Lot #43 - THE SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM IN ENGLAND, 1929 An original photograph
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Auction House:Leski Auctions
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Sale Name:A Celebration of Cricket
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Sale Date:02 Sep 2018 ~ 3pm (AEST)
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Lot #:43
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Lot Description:THE SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM IN ENGLAND, 1929 An original photograph
(taken for the Jaeger Co., Ltd by Hana, London) showing the full South African touring squad of 16 players plus 2 officials; fully signed in ink; all somewhat faded but clearly legible. [The Jaeger company provided the shirts, sweaters and trousers worn by the team]. 25 x 31cm. -
Notes:The South African team toured England in 1929 to play a five-match Test series. It was their first tour since 1924, though Tests had been played between the two sides in the interim with the 1927-28 England tour of South Africa. England won the 1929 Test series, winning 2 matches with the other 3 games drawn. In first-class matches overall, the South Africans won 9 games and lost 7, with 18 being drawn. There were 3 non-first-class matches; 2 of them ended in South African victories, the other was drawn.
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Estimate:A$200 - 300
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Realised Price:
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Category:Collectables
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