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MR. W.H. LAVERTON'S ELEVEN V THE AUSTRALIANS (1890)

MR. W.H. LAVERTON

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A typed copy taken from the original newspaper articles of May 17th and 24th 1890 covering the first-class match which took place at Westbury and saw the home side, captained by W.G. Grace, defeat the touring Australian team. A full narrative account with scorecards.

33 x 20.5cms. 8pp. Stapled sheets. Minor wear to sheets which have been folded vertically and horizontally, otherwise good condition. From the collection of The Cricket Society, with its stamp to first page.

Date
Original 1890 / copy c1970s
Publisher
(Originally) Wiltshire Times & Trowbridge Advertiser / modern copyist unknown
Author
WILTSHIRE TIMES & TROWBRIDGE ADVERTISER

£14.00 (Code: 86157)

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