The Former Collection of
Sir Henry William Russell Bencraft
of Hampshire (1876-96).
Sir Henry William Russell Bencraft (1858-1943) was secretary to the Hampshire Club from 1882-1904, captain from 1893-1895, and on the Committee of the Club for many years, finally becoming president in 1936. He was also a noted Rugby player. The Wisdens for 1865-1919 contain his engraved bookplate.
WISDEN, John. Cricketers' Almanack, London: John Wisden & Co., 1865, 8°, second edition (lightly browned throughout, annotations in pencil to title, margins trimmed not affecting text), blue half calf, gilt (original wrappers not preserved, slight discolouration to spine, lightly scuffed).
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WISDEN, John. Cricketers' Almanack, London: John Wisden & Co., 1865, 8°, second edition (lightly browned throughout, annotations in pencil to title, margins trimmed not affecting text), blue half calf, gilt (original wrappers not preserved, slight discolouration to spine, lightly scuffed).