Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Wisden Cricketers’ Almanacks,
Football & Sporting Memorabilia

‘Cricket. Slow v. Fast’. Early and rare original advertising handbill for ‘A Grand Match’ at Lord’s, 5th July 1841 ‘and following day’. The handbill describes the teams as comprising ‘Eight Gentlemen and Players, with Three Slow Bowlers, against Eight Gentlemen and Players, with Three Fast Bowlers’. The ‘Slow’ team included Bayley, Cobbett, Lillywhite, Liddell, Hastings, Anson, Bentinck, Kynaston, Taylor, Guy and Wenman. The ‘Fast’ team was Mynn, Fenner, Redgate, Savile, Keate, Napier, Nethercote, Thackeray, Ward, Box and Pilch. Advertising to lower portion for ‘Matches to Come’, J.H. Dark’s cricket equipment, score papers etc. Printed by Morgan, 39 New Church Street, Portman Market. 5.5”x8.75”. Minor wear and nicks to edges, some foxing, light creasing, otherwise in good condition.