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ARCHIE MACLAREN TELEGRAMS 1905 (HIGHEST TEST SCORE OF 140) - ENGLAND V AUSTRALIA AT TRENT BRIDGE

ARCHIE MACLAREN TELEGRAMS 1905 (HIGHEST TEST SCORE OF 140) - ENGLAND V AUSTRALIA  AT TRENT BRIDGE

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Collection of 21 telegrams sent to Archie Maclaren at Trent Bridge on May 30th/31st 1905, congratulating him on scoring 140 in the first Ashes Test. This remained his highest Test match score. Senders include Edgar Hornby and Jack Mason.

 All are stamped with the date and in generally good condition, with some creasing and small tears to edges.

Date
1905

£300.00 (Code: 3850)

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