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Rugby · 1996-05-25
Bath v Wigan May 1996 - Nigel Starmer-Smith
Original commentary notes by Nigel Starmer-Smith
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A print of Nigel Starmer-Smith's original commentary notes from the match between Bath and Wigan at Twickenham on May 25, 1996.
In the first of this highly anticipated two match series, dubbed the "Clash of the Codes", Wigan had comfortably beaten Bath 82-6 in the match played under League's laws.
In the second encounter, played under union laws, Bath claimed a memorable 44-19 win in front of the Twickenham crowd.
Available as A3 print-only or framed.
The wrapped MDF wooden frame has a black matt finish, scratch-resistant perspex, built-in picture hooks and an MDF back.
They are A3 (297mm x 420mm) in size and the frame is 30mm wide and 15mm deep.
All products include a letter of authentication verifying that these are prints of the original commentary notes.
Black matt MDF frame with scratch-resistant perspex, built-in picture hooks and MDF back. A2 size (420 × 594mm). Frame is 30mm wide and 15mm deep. Ready to hang.
Prints are carefully packaged in rigid mailers to arrive in perfect condition. Free UK delivery on orders over £50. Check our shipping page for current delivery times and international rates.
In your hands
What arrives.
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A print of the original notes
A high-quality reproduction of the handwritten commentary notes used during the live broadcast.
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Match data and artwork
Key stats, lineups and results presented alongside the original notes.
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Certificate of authenticity
Confirming this is a verified print of the commentator's original working notes.
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Frame and hanging kit
Black matt frame with scratch-resistant perspex and built-in picture hooks. Ready to hang straight out of the box.
Where the notes come from
Straight from the commentary box.
You're buying a print, not the original paper — and the value is in whose paper it was. We'd rather say that here than let you find out later.
- Supplied by the commentator who wrote it. We work with them directly, not the resale market.
- Reproduced, never recreated. Nothing retyped or tidied. The shorthand and corrections stay exactly where they fell.
- Signed editions are numbered. Selected prints are signed by hand and limited.
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