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Bill Woodfull's 1930 Ashes Tour Photograph Album: A Large…
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Melbourne
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15-Feb-2011
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Bill Woodfull's 1930 Ashes Tour Photograph Album: A Large Photograph Album, very well annotated in Woodfull’s hand, with photographs (207), including the highlight a photograph of Don Bradman walking out to bat at Leeds (for his record 334), signed & endorsed ‘To Billy Woodfull, in appreciation of a fine Captain and a wonderful fellow. Sincerely Yours, Don Bradman, Leeds 1930’. Includes many action photographs, interesting crowd scenes, meeting King George V, and Don Bradman during his first record breaking tour. Other highlights include the Airship R101 over Lords during the 2nd Test; Woodfull walking out to bat with Bill Ponsford, Don Bradman & Archie Jackson; panoramic photo (3 joined) during the 2nd Test at Lords; Woodfull being chaired from Lords after winning the 2nd Test; panoramic photo (3 joined) of the 3rd Test at Headingley; panoramic photo (4 joined) of the 4th Test at Old Trafford; panoramic photo of Kennington Oval before the 5th Test; panoramic photo (3 joined) of the 5th Test at Kennington Oval; J.B.Hobbs final Test appearance with the Australians doffing their caps. A unique and extensive record of the tour through the eyes of the Australian captain with the majority of images not previously published. Together with the subsequent photo & scrap albums [Lots 76, 79, 85, 86 & 87], this group represents a complete photographic record of Bill Woodfull’s years as captain of the Australian Team. Exceptional condition and of the utmost importance. Provenance: The Woodfull family, by descent. (See Photos)
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