James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual 1885

T A H P R E F A . FIGURESare stubborn facts , andthe proprietors of the Annualcan adduce their conclusive evidence to prove its indisputable right to be considered the most popular of the yearly works of reference in connection with our national game. In a few weeks the whole issue of 1884 was exhausted , and another and larger edition had to be prepared to meet the great and pressing demandsfor copies Each year brings a large addition to its readers from every part of the cricket world. This confidence is a source of great pride to the promoters of the work, and no effort shall be spared to merit the universal support of cricketers . Tothe hundreds whohelp themin the compila- tion of the Annualits managers desire to express their hearty thanks with ahope that the help will be still continued . Any particulars of interest or suggestions will be welcomed. Forms for the insertion of statistics can be obtained at any time on application to the Proprietors , at.4 , Newington Causeway, London, S.E.