HILL, Clem [1877-1945: SA and Australia] and KELLY, James Joseph [1867-1938: NSW and Australia]: An albumen paper cabinet photograph (image size approximately 150x100mm) laid down on the blind-stamped card of H. Parker Rolfe of Philadelphia; it dates from the short visit to America made on the homeward journey of the 1896 Australian touring team to England. It is a posed outdoor shot of the batsman at the crease and the wicket-keeper in position; it is inscribed ('Yours sincerely') and signed in ink along the pad by Clem Hill, and it is inscribed ('Yours truly') and signed in ink in the bottom right-hand corner by Kelly. The surface of the image is slightly scuffed and there is one tiny marginal chip; the mount has a few minor surface chips and is slightly unevenly sunned on the bottom margin; overall it is in excellent condition. Clem Hill was 'one of the greatest left-handed batsmen'; this was his first of four tours in a career of 49 Tests (ten of them as captain). His first-class career ran from 1892-93 to 1924-25 and included 28 years as a Sheffield Shield player ... Kelly, the successor to Blackham, was an 'outstanding wicket-keeper' on this, his first of four tours; he eventually played in 38 Tests.   $2500

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