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Lot #43 - THE SOUTH AFRICAN TEAM IN ENGLAND, 1929 An original photograph

  • Auction House:
    Leski Auctions
  • Sale Name:
    A Celebration of Cricket
  • Sale Date:
    02 Sep 2018 ~ 3pm (AEST)
  • Lot #:
    43
  • 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.
  • Estimate:
    A$200 - 300
  • Realised Price:
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  • Category:
    Collectables

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