Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Football, Golf & Sporting Memorabilia
Held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
21st, 22nd & 23rd March 2025
Lot 839
Estimate: £140/180
Hammer: £140
‘John Lawrence’s Handbook of Cricket in Ireland’ 1865-1866. First Number (issue). Compiled and edited by J.T.H.[Hurford]. Lawrence, Dublin. Original paper wrappers laid down to boards with replacement spine. Signed bookplate of B.J. Wakley to inside front cover. Padwick 3315. Wear and soiling to original wrappers, internally in good/ very good condition.
The handbook was published annually from 1865, the last volume published in 1882 covering both 1881 and 1882 seasons.