SIR DONALD BRADMAN A.C. — TYPED LETTER SIGNED (TLS), 19-12-1993 The Wm Sykes Bat Letter — His First Test Century & 340 Not Out, 1929 Original typed letter on Bradman’s personal letterhead, dated 19-12-93, signed in blue ink “Don” — his personal signature used only with friends, not his formal autograph. Why this letter is special: Bradman explains, in his own words, the bats behind two of the most famous innings of his career, both played in January 1929 — his first Test century (112 v England, MCG, 3 Jan 1929) and his 340 not out for NSW v Victoria (SCG, 25 Jan 1929), a Sheffield Shield record. For both innings, Wm Sykes bats “were not then on the market,” so he used an Alan Kippax autograph bat and a Roy Kilner autograph bat instead. This is also the exact period Wm Sykes Ltd first approached him to use his name — the start of his lifelong bat partnership. He also shares personal detail rarely seen in writing: he never weighed his bats, going by feel alone, and preferred a slightly oval handle over a round one. His lightest bat (2lbs 2oz) was used against the West Indies; his heaviest (2lbs 5oz) was the Kippax bat from the 340no. Condition: Single typed page, light age-toning, small mark to top edge, strong bold signature. A genuinely personal, content-rich letter connecting directly to two landmark 1929 innings — the kind of detail Bradman rarely committed to paper. Possibly the only one in existence. Postage: Available to overseas collectors. Postage cost reflects full insurance for international shipping. Please refer to Sharp resolution clear picture of condition