Evening News
‘Sir and Lady Bradman Depart England’ (1934)
PSA Type I Auth Photo

Sir Don Bradman & Wife – Type I Original Press Photograph (December 1934)

An original Evening News press photograph depicting Sir Don Bradman alongside his wife during December 1934, authenticated by PSA as a Type I original photograph.

Unlike the more familiar action images at the crease, this photograph captures Bradman in a personal and off-field setting during the height of his playing career, offering a rare humanising perspective of cricket’s most dominant figure.

Authentication

• PSA Type I – Authentic
• Dated December 1934
• Original Evening News copyright stamp on reverse
• Editorial date markings and period newsroom annotations
• Encapsulated in PSA holder

Why This Matters

Sir Don Bradman’s Test batting average of 99.94 remains one of the most extraordinary statistical achievements in global sport. While Bradman is frequently depicted in action, authenticated Type I photographs showing him away from competitive play are considerably scarcer.

As a working press photograph produced for newspaper publication, this image represents a contemporaneous artefact from the era in which Bradman’s legend was being actively shaped.

Condition

The photograph displays natural period toning consistent with 1930s press production. Reverse exhibits original copyright stamp, date markings, and editorial crop annotations typical of newsroom use. Overall presentation is strong and historically intact.

Availability

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