Details
'M.C.C. South African Tour 1938-39. Union Castle Line R.M.M.V. "Athlone Castle"': A programme containing the autographs of the M.C.C. Sixteen, including Leslie Ames, W.J. Edrich, Len Hutton and Eddie Paynter; an autograph album containing autographs and inscriptions of eleven members of the team, including a verse signed by W.J. Edrich 'Here's to the man that gets, forgets and never tells. And here's to the girl that gives, forgives and never swells'; a Franklin Mint Commemorative tankard celebrating the Ashes Centenary, transfer-printed in brown -- 6½in. high; together with a musical mug. (4)
Provenance
The lot belonged to Mary Honri, a Music Hall star en route to South Africa who entertained the England tour team with her accordian. The 'Sarie Marais' musical mug was a present from the team.