WISDEN, John. The Cricketer's Almanack for the year 1866, edited by W.H. Crockford and W.H. Knight. London: John Wisden, 1866. 8° (154 x 92mm). (Title with letter ‘e’ in fourth line poorly impressed. ) Earlier 20th-century green cloth, spine titled in gilt, red speckled edges (without wrappers). THIRD EDITION of Wisden’s fledgling publication. Published in the 30th year of Victoria's reign, it recorded matches between the nine county sides and the All England, United All England and United South of England Elevens. In this same year Fred Lillywhite’s Guide was transformed into John Lillywhite’s Cricketer’s Companion in an obvious effort to respond to the growing competition. A WELL-PRESERVED COPY.