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Estimate
3,000 - 4,000 GBP
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Description
- A collection of Lillywhite's Guides and other works and ephemera, comprising:
- paper
Lillywhite, Frederick. The Young Cricketer’s Guide. F. Lillywhite, [1849], first edition, 8vo (153 x 91mm.), 32pp., [Padwick 1086], bound with 5 other works (the 9th, 12th, 13th and 14th editions of the same work, [1856-1861], and The Public School Matches, 1853), together 6 works in one volume, nineteenth-century half calf
and 9 others, comprising 2 further Lillywhite Guides (5th and 16th editions, original wrappers, 1852 and 1862); Nyren’s Cricketer’s Guide… seventh edition, original cloth, [1849]; 3 printed scorecards with manuscript additions (Kent & Sussex 1839, Kent & Sussex 1841, Kent & England 1841) and 3 admission tickets to the testimonial of Alfred Mynn, 26-27 July 1847 (each a half ticket only)
and 9 others, comprising 2 further Lillywhite Guides (5th and 16th editions, original wrappers, 1852 and 1862); Nyren’s Cricketer’s Guide… seventh edition, original cloth, [1849]; 3 printed scorecards with manuscript additions (Kent & Sussex 1839, Kent & Sussex 1841, Kent & England 1841) and 3 admission tickets to the testimonial of Alfred Mynn, 26-27 July 1847 (each a half ticket only)
Condition
the condition of this lot is as described in the catalogue description
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."
"In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective, qualified opinion. Prospective buyers should also refer to any Important Notices regarding this sale, which are printed in the Sale Catalogue.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF BUSINESS PRINTED IN THE SALE CATALOGUE."