Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Football & Sporting Memorabilia

‘Poems on Several Occasions’, James Love, Comedian (James Dance). Printed by R. Fleming. Third edition, Edinburgh 1754. xvi, 115pp. Pages 1-22 comprise a poem titled ‘Cricket, An Heroic Poem’, considered to be one of the earliest description of a cricket match. Rebound in half calf with marbled boards, raised bands and gilt title label to spine. Bookplate of A.E. Winder to inside front cover. Padwick 6445. Expert repair to title page. Light staining and wear to pages, otherwise in remarkably good condition for the age.