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SALE RFC WARTIME INTERNATIONALS (PARSONS, HOLLIS, MYCOCK, DUNKERLEY & DOHERTY)

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Original Press rugby photograph of the Sale RFC English internationals of the 1940s - S/Ldr J. Parsons, Lieut. G. Hollis RN, Cpl. J. Mycock RAF, Capt. E.P. Dunkley RA and S/Lt J.B. Doherty RN in their military uniforms.

16.4 x 11.3cm. Original copyright stamps, paper slip with handwritten ink annotations and handwritten pencil annotations to reverse. A few signs of age, but overall in very good condition.