WISDEN
Cricketers' Almanack for 1880 [-
1889]. London: J. Wisden, [1880-1889]. 10 vols, 8vo.
A much sought after decade. Finely bound in uniform brown half morocco gilt by Bayntun-Riviere. Original buff or pink wrappers preserved in the eight volumes for 1881-1886, 1888-1889.
Mounted plate of portraits, 'Six Great Bowlers of the Year,' in 1889, the first published.
Provenance:
'W.H. Lance/Los Angeles/ California' (contemporary inscription on front wrapper of 1883, wrapper also with small label stating 'W.H. Lance 36').
E.M. Hadow (1863-1895, 54 matches for Middlesex 1883-1893; contemporary signature on wrapper of 1884).
John W. Clayton, 1885 (first owner's inscription on 1885 wrapper).
Cliff Davies (later signature on wrappers or title of 1884-1885, 1887-1888, front wrapper of 1888 also with '25' added in thick pencil).
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