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Bill Woodfull's 1934 Ashes Tour Photograph Album No.2: A Large…
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Melbourne
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15-Feb-2011
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Bill Woodfull's 1934 Ashes Tour Photograph Album No.2: A Large Photograph Album, very well annotated in Woodfull’s own hand, with photographs (299), including action photographs, and others showing the huge crowds. Highlights include a photo of combined teams at Cambridge; aerial views (3) of the 1st Test at Nottingham; panoramic photos (3) of the 1st Test; unusual photos of balloons used to obscure the view of outside spectators & photographers; meeting the King & Queen at Windsor; panoramic photos (3) of the 2nd Test at Lords; the teams being presented to King George V. Other matches represented include Australians v Leicestershire, Cambridge, Mcc, Essex, Oxford, Hampshire, Middlesex, 1st Test at Nottingham, Gentlemen, 2nd Test at Lords & 3rd Test at Old Trafford. A unique and extensive record of the tour through the eyes of the Australian captain. Exceptional condition and of the utmost importance. Provenance: The Woodfull family, by descent. (See Photos)
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