Autographed Cricket Ephemera

William. M. Woodfull. Australia 1930. 'Official Souvenir and Programme for the 17th Australian Eleven on Tour'. Published by the Western Australia Cricket Association. Compiled by Van Heurck & Thomas Ltd. Printers of Perth. Picture of Woodfull to front cover. Preview of the tour including the pre tour match against Western Australia, pen pictures and biographies of the Australian team, records etc. This was formerly the property of Woodfull with handwritten notes from his speech to back cover. A rare brochure from the tour. G

England v South Africa 1929. Original complimentary press ticket to the 2nd Test Match at Lord's 29th June-2nd July 1929. Issued to 'The Doncaster Gazette'. Adhesive marks to verso otherwise in good condition

Newspaper cuttings 1933-1935. File containing various cuttings from the period including Jardine's wedding, Australian Test victory at The Oval 1934, various 'Tom Webster' cartoons, the 1935 South African tour of England, tragic death of Dudley Pope (Essex) and 'Jock' Cameron (South Africa), retirement of Jack Hobbs, Bradman etc. G

Sir Learie Constantine, Trinidad & West Indies 1921-1939. Official programme/brochure for the Borough of Nelson 'Admission of Sir Learie Constantine, M.B.E. as Honorary Freeman of the Borough' held at the Council Chamber, Nelson on the 20th April 1963. Sold together with two letters from the Town Clerk regarding the occasion. G

Surrey C.C.C. 1920's. Selection of ephemera including Surrey membership cards for 1926-1928, fixture lists for 1926-1928, two typed letter from the Secretary of the club, R.C.N. Palairet (Somerset C.C.C 1891-1902) dated 1926 and 1927 both signed by Palairet, Pavilion ticket 1926 and four receipts/proposals for membership. G

'Improvements in or relating to cricket bats' 1961. Official three page patent specification with drawing. Slazengers Limited of Croydon, Surrey. Relates to improvements to the bottom of a cricket bat blade. G

Test match and club tickets 1960's/2000's. Large collection of over 160 tickets for Test matches, Finals, World Cup matches etc. Matches in England, Australia, South Africa, Sri Lanka etc. Includes England v Australia 1968, 1985, 1997, Sri Lanka v England 2001, South Africa v England 1992, 1995, England v Pakistan 1974, Australia v England 1986, 1991, 1995, 2002/03, England v India 1974, 1979, Lancashire v India 1959, New Zealand v Australia 1986, World Cup 1979, 1999 etc. Some duplication. Good selection

Frank Edward Woolley. Kent & England 1906-1938. One page handwritten letter from Woolley to J.D. Coldham regarding receipt of a book and remarking that 'I am looking forward to a much quieter cricket season next Summer than the past six seasons. The letter dated 25th February 1946 and nicely signed by Woolley in ink. G

Len Hutton. Yorkshire & England. One page handwritten letter from Hutton to a Miss C.M. Hunt. The letter with cricket content 'I am feeling much better, although last week a bone was slightly cracked in my hand. I hope to play in five days'. The letter dated 2nd August 1953. With original envelope. G

John Barton King. Philadelphia. U.S.A. 1893-1912. Handwritten two page letter from Barton King to a S. Beresford Fowler recalling playing against Edgar Mayne of Australia. ' I remember , so well bowling to Edgar Mayne and looking for his weak spot which I failed to find. I hope you will remember me to him'. Letter on 'J. Barton King, Philadelphia' headed paper but undated. Second page trimmed to end of handwriting. Adhesive marks to verso. Rare

Sir Francis Eden Lacey. Hampshire 1880-1897 and Secretary of M.C.C. 1898-1926. Typewritten letter from Lacey to D.J. Knight (Surrey & England) advising him that the M.C.C. Committee has asked him to accept a gift of a cricket bat in recognition of his innings of 124 runs against the Players. The letter on Lord's headed paper and dated 30th July 1919. Nicely signed in ink by Lacey. G

William Gilbert Grace. Gloucestershire & England. 1865-1908. Handwritten two page letter on London County Cricket Club letterhead dated 1st March 1900 to 'Budden'. Letter regards Budden going abroad 'I am sorry to lose your valuable services for next season. I will put you down on the abroad list'. Nicely signed by Grace. The second page of the letter has a piece cut out of it, not affecting text, and has been laid down to card otherwise in good condition

Percy G.H. Fender. Sussex, Surrey & England 1910-1935. Two page typewritten letter from Fender to R. Yeomans of Leeds regarding the format of a Dinner in Leeds and Huddersfield where Fender was to speak. The letter, dated 15th September 1953, on 'Herbert Fender & Co' headed paper and signed nicely in ink by Fender. VG

Charles B. Fry. Sussex and England 1894-1921. Handwritten two page letter from Fry to a Mr Moore regarding a speech to be made at The Buccaneers Dinner on the 6th January 1948. 'Moreover "Cricket" is a large and elusive subject- AND, by the way, its usefulto know who is going to "respond" because he may be a swill and in need of sustenance in order to avoid being a heavy roller'. The letter dated 8th December 1947 on Naval School, Hamble, Hampshire headed paper and nicely signed by Fry. G

Pelham. F. Warner. Middlesex & England. Handwritten note from Warner in ink stating he knew C.J.B. Marriott. 'He was at Tonbridge and Clare, Cambridge. Captain- Cambridge Univ XV. Played for England at Rugger and Captained England. Strong as a Bull!, Brave as a Lion!'. Signed in ink by Warner and dated 3rd September 1915. Note laid down to card. G

William Gilbert Grace. Gloucestershire & England. 1865-1908. Handwritten one page letter on London County Cricket Club letterhead dated 8th May 1906 to 'Mr Manson'. Grace thanks him for sending a copy of the 'Bowlers Handbook' and promises to send, in return, a copy of 'The Bowlers Annual' which he is helping to compile. Nicely signed in ink by by Grace. Good condition

Alexander J. Webbe. Middlesex & England 1875-1900. Two page handwritten letter from Webbe to Pelham Warner dated 17th January 1941. Signed in ink by Webbe. Very good cricket content. G

Edward Humphreys. Kent & England 1899-1920. Five letters to Humphreys, 1918-1928, regarding his appointment as Cricket Master at Uppingham School from Stanley Christopherson (Kent & England 1883-1890) and R.H. Owen. Good content including reference to taking up a post in Jamaica dated 1924. Some folds, nicks to page edges, generally good

Alfred Lyttelton. Cambridge University, Middlesex & England 1876-1887. Handwritten one page letter on Great College Street, Westminster' letterhead to 'Lushington'. Letter refers to not being able to make an appointment due to sitting as a Recorder to try appeals in Oxford. The letter dated 18th April 1902 and nicely signed in ink by Lyttelton. G

Sir Frank Mortimer Maglinne Worrell. Barbados, Jamaica & the West Indies 1941-1964. Handwritten four page air mail letter from Worrell to Reg Lockett of Norton C.C. who Worrell played for during the 1950/60's. Good cricket content 'If the Norton Boys can get the runs , Jim Laker can get the opposing sides out......I really miss the general atmosphere of League Cricket very much although I realise that there comes a time in everymans life when he has got to bow out from sport in order to carve a niche for his future...'. The letter dated 10th June 1960 and nicely signed in ink 'Frank'. Odd staining to letter otherwise in good condition

James Charles Laker. Surrey, Essex & England 1946-1964. Handwritten two page letter from Laker to Reg Lockett of Norton C.C. who Laker played for during the early 1960's. Letter on 'Ashpool & Twiddy. Jim Laker Garments' headed paper. Some cricket content 'I spoke to Tom last night about next year and I think he would like me to come back to Norton but I fear it is going to be difficult as I have many business commitments in London....'. The letter dated 18th October 1960 and nicely signed in ink by Laker. G

William Alexander Camac Wilkinson. Oxford University & M.C.C. 1913-1939. Handwritten two page letter with good cricket content. 'I am afraid that much cricket, as it is played today, send me to sleep. The first match I saw was between N.S.W. and Victoria in Sydney, about 65 years ago and Trumper and Duff opened.... I have played with some great players, but for me, there has never been a batsman like Trumper'. Signed in ink by Wilkinson. VG

Pelham Francis Warner. Middlesex & England 1894-1920. Two page handwritten letter on Cricketer magazine headed paper from Warner to Palairet regarding his resignation from the position of Secretary of Surrey C.C.C. 'to say how very sorry I am to hear that you are leaving the Oval which will not seem the same place to me after you have gone..'. The letter dated 5th May 1931 and nicely signed 'Plum'. G

Walter Hammond, Gloucestershire & England. War time hand written four page letter from Hammond to his Wife dated 4th August 1941 and written from Headquarters RAF. Middle East. Good general content regarding his missing his Wife, life at the time and in England, going away on a trip (mission), talks of receiving letters from Brian Sellers and Indian Captain etc, signed 'Wal'. Folds, otherwise in good/ very good condition

Learie Constantine, Trinidad & West Indies 1921-1939. Typewritten letter from Constantine to H. Houghton of Adlington regarding not being able to attend a prize giving function. The letter dated 28th August 1929. Nicely signed in ink by Constantine. G

Charles Jesse Kortwright. Essex 1894-1907. Excellent ink signature of Kortwright on page with small laid down picture. Note to bottom stating 'I'm sorry but your further request would be difficult to choose and initialled 'C.J.K.'. VG

Herbert Sutcliffe. Yorkshire & England 1919-1945. Excellent one page typewritten letter from Sutcliffe to the Editor of the Cambridge Independent press regarding clothing shortages following the war 'forcing many enthusiastic young cricketers to turn out in unconventional rig'. He talks of village green cricket needing help and hopes to appeal through the press column for 'lovers of the cricket match to give every possible support to their local clubs.... So we shall weather the storm of austerity until happier days are with us again'. The letter dated 9th July 1946 and very nicely signed in ink by Sutcliffe. VG

Herbert Strudwick. Surrey & England 1902-1927. One page handwritten letter to 'Master Fielding' regarding a friend John who played golf with Strudwick etc. The letter dated 10th August 1965 and nicely signed in blue ink by Strudwick. G

Sir Charles Aubrey Smith. Two page typewritten agreement between Smith (Manager) and Roland Pertwee (Dramatist) regarding the production of a play. Signed by Aubrey Smith and Pertwee and dated 8th May 1924. G

Edgar Richard Mayne. South Australia, Victoria & Australia 1906-1926. One page handwritten letter to 'Mr Higgins' thanking him for sending 'postcards and the photograph of Miss Marie Corelli (English novelist) and sending to him in return a menu card and signed photograph of the team. The letter, on Hotel Cecil headed paper, dated 15th August 1921(?) and nicely signed in black ink by Mayne and inscribed 'Australian XI'. G

Don Bradman. Australian tour of England 1948. Original handwritten one page letter from Don Bradman at the Piccadilly Hotel London, to Mr Wells thanking him for his letter of congratulations on the teams success and responding to a request for a message from Bradman for a proposed brochure. Nicely signed in ink by Bradman. The letter is dated 15th August 1948. The previous day to this letter being written, Bradman was playing for Australia against England at the Oval in his last Test match making a duck, bowled Hollies. VG

Don Bradman. Australia. Original handwritten one page letter from Don Bradman to Jack Pollard regarding payment for an article for 'Six and Out' a book edited by Pollard. bradmanrequests some form of payment and asks for a cheque to be sent made out to 'Adelaide Crippled Childrens Association' as he does not wish to profit from the article. Nicely signed in ink by Bradman. The letter is dated 17th June 1966 and is written on Bradman headed paper. VG

Don Bradman. Australia. Original typewritten one page letter from Don Bradman to 'Kenneth' thanking him for 75th Birthday wishes and advising of addresses to contact Neil Harvey and Ray Lindwall for autographs. Nicely signed in ink by Bradman. The letter is dated 17th August 1983 and is written on Bradman headed paper. VG

Douglas Robert Jardine. Surrey & England 1921-1933. Short handwritten one page letter from Jardine. The letter written on 'Holwell Park, Wrotham, kent' headed paper and undated. 'Dear Sir, Thank you for your nice letter. It was very kind of you to send the snaps- they are excellent and much appreciated'. Excellent signature of Jardine below. Slight age toning and adhesive mark to verso otherwise in good condition. Rare

Bill Bowes. Yorkshire & England 1929-1947. Short handwritten one page letter from Bowes regarding an autograph. He also refers to Umpire Frank Chester, 'one of the best of all time-with a reputation bettering that of Sid Bullen or todays Dickie Bird'. The letter dated 5th February 1985. G

G.O. Allen. Middlesex & England 1921-1950. Two page handwritten letter from Allen regarding his opinion of the Body-line documentary. 'Some of it was very good but frankly I thought it could have been better if the editing had been done more wisely. For instance, having watched it... was body-line good for cricket or bad?, were many batsmen hurt?, was it their fault or the line of attack?. So much was left unanswered'. Nicely signed in ink by Allen. Dated 2nd December (no year). VG