Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Football, Golf & Sporting Memorabilia

‘The Live Doll or Ellen’s New Gift by the authoress of the “Three Birthdays”, “Baby Tales”, etc.’. Harriett A. MacKeever. Darton & Clark, London c.1840. 50pp. Bound in modern olive cloth boards, gilt title to spine, original decorative paper wrappers retained. Part instructional guide for girls comprising seven hand coloured plates, each with a cricket scene to lower portion. Ownership name ‘Mary Elizabeth Reece, January 1st 1841’ to title page. Bookplate of A.E. Winder to inside of the original front wrapper. Padwick 6285-1. Some wear and soiling to original wrappers, otherwise in good condition. Very scarce.