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Wisden, John
Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed
Description
- Wisden, John
- John Wisden's Cricketers' Almanack for 1898...Edited by Sydney H. Parson. London: John Wisden and co., 1898
- paper
8vo (164 x 100mm.), hardback edition in publisher's original brown cloth lettered in gilt, mounted photographic plate, original yellow wrappers used as endpapers, thirty-fifth edition in the series, collector's brown cloth case and matching quarter brown morocco slipcase, pp.29-30 with marginal tear (not affecting text); [together with]: Wisden Cricketers' Almanack 1938. Edited by Wilfrid H. Brookes. London: J. Whitaker, 1938, original linen wrappers, original cricket bat bookmark, original red wrap-around band, some slight darkening to a few leaves, slight wear to covers, wrap-around band slightly torn (2)
Provenance
[1898 edition:] Henry Hawkins, bookplate and ownership signature
Condition
Condition is described in the main body of the cataloguing, when appropriate.
"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."
Catalogue Note
One of the "Five Cricketers of the Year" in the 1898 edition is the legendary Gilbert Jessop. The 1938 edition is the first where linen covers replaced paper covers, and contains "An Australian View" on the great D.G. Bradman by the Hon. Mr. Justice Herbert V. Evatt.