A period photograph of the England international rugby union XV v Scotland in 1877, 4 by 6in., mounted on blue writing paper with manuscript legend id
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£200
Estimate:
£250 - £350
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A period photograph of the England international rugby union XV v Scotland in 1877, 4 by 6in., mounted on blue writing paper with manuscript legend identifying the players, related newspaper articles pasted to the reverse This match marked the first time the teams fielded 15 players as opposed to 20-a-side. England were defeated by a dropped goal in the last 5 minutes.