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'The Australians 1888', a commemorative printed silk handkerchief, depiciting the Australian IX of 1888 with the names of the players below (cut down, slight staining to margins), 270 x 270mm.
The 1888 Australian touring side was the sixth such team to visit these shores. The series was won 2-0 by England, with wins in the second test at the Oval by an innings and 137 runs and in the third and final test at Old Trafford by an innings and 21 runs.
The 1888 Australian touring side was the sixth such team to visit these shores. The series was won 2-0 by England, with wins in the second test at the Oval by an innings and 137 runs and in the third and final test at Old Trafford by an innings and 21 runs.