derryck murray (1 risultati)

A nice collection of souvenirs of a very exciting and interesting tour. The West Indies did very well indeed, beating England in the test series 3-1. ONE: The signatures on four pieces of paper, laid down on green 8vo paper backing, with card carrying maroon and black logo of 'West Indies | 1963 | England'. All in good condition, lightly-aged. First, signature of 'G Sobers' written across 22.5 x 11.5 cm magazine photograph of Sobers at the crease. Second, signature of 'W Hall' across 8 x 5 cm magazine photograph of face of 'WESLEY HALL (Barbados), age 25.', with swollen left eye. Third, four signatures on 10 x 12 cm piece of grey paper: 'Willie Rodriguez', 'Seymour Nurse', 'D. W. Allan' and another. Fourth, six signatures on 8 x 12.5 cm piece of grey paper: 'L A King', 'Joe Solomon', 'Rohan Kanhai', 'Lance Gibbs', 'C C Hunte', 'D Murray' and ''. The three printed items are all pamphlets. TWO: 'West Indies Touring Team v Sir Learie Constantine's XI | Souvenir Brochure'. Match at the Oval, on behalf of the Anglo Caribbean Social Centre Appeal, Sponsored by the Standing Committee of Organisations concerned with West Indians in Britain (London Region). 20pp., 8vo. Stapled on shiny art paper, with the outer leaves printed in green. In good condition, lightly-aged. The only copy traced at the British Museum. THREE: '1963 West Indies Cricket Tour of England | Pen Pictures | Records | Souvenir Programme'. 8pp., 8vo. On shiny art paper. Cover printed in black and red. In fair condition, lightly aged and creased. Only copy traced at the British Library. FOUR: 'England v West Indies. A record of the test matches. Presented with the Compliments of the Sunday Telegraph.' Single piece of paper, printed on both sides, folding to make 6pp., 8vo. Printed in blue. In good condition, lightly-aged. No copy traced.