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This section of cricket books contains Ayres, Athletic News, Busseys, News Chronicle and many other cricket annuals both long-lived and short. Wisdens Cricketers' Almanacks and Lillywhite's Cricket Annuals can be found in their own sections.
This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issue published 1915-18 and 1940-45.
Paperback. 12mo. 128pp. Original paper wrappers, slightly rubbed. A very good copy.
Sixth year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45. From 1947 onwards it took the title Sunday Chronicle Cricket and Golf Annual.
Paperback. 12mo. 176pp.
Seventh year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 168pp. 6 full-page illustrations (incl. England XI v Australia, 1893).
Eighth year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 168pp. 6 full-page illustrations. Original paper wrappers, with some small
Ninth year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 192pp. Frontispiece comprising 5 cameo portraits. Original illustrated
30th year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45. From 1947 onwards it took the title Sunday Chronicle Cricket and Golf Annual.
Paperback. 12mo. 192pp.
31st year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45. From 1947 onwards it took the title Sunday Chronicle Cricket and Golf Annual.
Paperback. 12mo. 192pp.
32nd year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45. From 1947 onwards it took the title Sunday Chronicle Cricket and Golf Annual.
Paperback. 12mo. 192pp.
33rd year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45. From 1947 onwards it took the title Sunday Chronicle Cricket and Golf Annual.
Paperback. 12mo. 192pp.
34th year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45. From 1947 onwards it took the title Sunday Chronicle Cricket and Golf Annual.
Paperback. 12mo. 192pp.
35th year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45.
Paperback. 12mo. 208pp. 2 plates. Original wrappers, lightly rubbed. A good copy.
36th year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45. From 1947 onwards it took the title Sunday Chronicle Cricket and Golf Annual.
Paperback. 12mo.
37th year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45. From 1947 onwards it took the title Sunday Chronicle Cricket and Golf Annual.
Paperback. 12mo. 192pp.
38th year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45. From 1947 onwards it took the title Sunday Chronicle Cricket and Golf Annual.
Paperback. 12mo. 192pp.
39th year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45. From 1947 onwards it took the title Sunday Chronicle Cricket and Golf Annual.
Paperback. 12mo. 208pp.
This annual was first published in 1888. From 1947 onwards it took the title Sunday Chronicle Cricket and Golf Annual.
Paperback. Fortieth issue. 192pp. 2 plate. A very good copy.
41st year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45. From 1947 onwards it took the title Sunday Chronicle Cricket and Golf Annual.
Paperback. 12mo. 192pp.
43rd year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45.
Paperback. 12mo. 192pp. Original paper wrappers, lightly rubbed with small area of surface loss to
44th year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45.
Paperback. 12mo. 192pp. 4 plates. Original paper wrappers, very good. [Padwick, 1034]
45th year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45.
Paperback. 12mo. 192pp. 4 plates. Original paper wrappers, sl rubbed. Bookplate. A very good
46th year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45.
Paperback. 12mo. 192pp. Original paper wrappers, sl rubbed. A very good copy. [Padwick, 1034]
47th year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45.
Paperback. 12mo. 192pp. Original paper wrappers, a very good copy. [Padwick, 1034]
48th year of issue. This annual ran from 1888 to 1946, with no issued published 1915-18 and 1940-45.
12mo. 192pp. 4 plates grubby. Original paper wrappers, sl rubbed. Book-plate affixed to first adverts
Thirteenth year of issue. This annual ran to thirty volumes, from 1902 to 1931. The editor until 1927 was W.R. "Weir", who was actually W.R. Wright. J.N. Pentelow edited between 1928 and 1931, and J. Slee
Fifteenth year of issue. This annual ran to thirty volumes, from 1902 to 1932. The editor until 1927 was W.R. "Weir", who was actually W.R. Wright. J.N. Pentelow edited between 1928 and 1931, and
Seventeenth year of issue. This annual ran to thirty volumes, from 1902 to 1931. The editor until 1927 was W.R. "Weir", who was actually W.R. Wright. J.N. Pentelow edited between 1928 and 1931, and J.
Eighteenth year of issue. This annual ran to thirty volumes, from 1902 to 1931. The editor until 1927 was W.R. "Weir", who was actually W.R. Wright. J.N. Pentelow edited between 1928 and 1931, and J. Slee
Twentieth year of issue. This annual ran to thirty volumes, from 1902 to 1932. The editor until 1927 was W.R. "Weir", who was actually W.R. Wright. J.N. Pentelow edited between 1928 and 1931, and
