Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Football & Sporting Memorabilia
Held on Friday, Saturday & Sunday
10th, 11th & 12th April 2026
Lot 1421
Estimate: £200/300
Hammer: £190
‘The Cricketer’s Companion; containing the scores of the principal matches of cricket, played at Lord’s and other grounds in the Season 1844’. William Denison. Published by Sherwood and Co of London 1845 ‘and sold by W. Clement Jun., R. Dark, Eton: Mary Clapshaw, Canterbury: F. Pilch, Brighton: Box, Oxford: H. Slatter.....’. 116pp. Bound in half leather with original paper wrappers to front and rear, gilt titles ‘Denison’s Cricketers’ Companion 1845’ to spine. Second edition, 2nd issue with the “Laws of Cricket as altered June 2, 1845”. Sadly, the book is missing pages at the rear, pages 117 to 124 and eight advertising pages, some wear and loss to wrapper extremities otherwise in good condition. Padwick 1068
The book was published in paper wrappered copies at 2/6d and cloth copies at 3/- so this is the cheaper version. William Denison is an important figure in cricket history, as he was the first true cricket journalist, reporting on matches for several newspapers all over the country and printing them in annuals such as this. Post Britcher, pre Wisden.....