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Cricket » Cricket Scorecards » Ashes » AUSTRALIANS V ELEVEN OF ENGLAND 1886 CRICKET SILK SCORECARD

AUSTRALIANS V ELEVEN OF ENGLAND 1886 CRICKET SILK SCORECARD

AUSTRALIANS V ELEVEN OF ENGLAND 1886 CRICKET SILK SCORECARD

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Lord's, September 13-15, 1886. Printed on silk. This friendly match was the 36th game played by the touring Australians, and was made over for the benefit of JA Murdoch. The result was a draw, with WG Grace hitting 74 in the first innings, AH Jarvis top scoring for the Australians with 84.

28 x 19cm. Printed in blue on cream silk, the odd light crease, sl frayed at bottom margin, some staining above the title at the top. A very rare "silk" from this early tour, in lovely, bright condition.

Date
1886

£280.00 (Code: 19554)

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