Chorley's January auction of Fine Art & Antiques includes the second auction of The Christopher Saunders Cricket Collection. A rare opportunity to purchase items from such a comprehensive collection, the auction includes not only items from Chris' personal collection of early books on and mentioning Cricket, but also distinguished items from cricketing collectors such as John Arlott, Irving Rosenwater, Gordon Ross and the infamous A. E. Winder.
Viewing times
Sunday 25 January 2026 | 10am - 4pm
Monday 26 January 2026 | 9am - 4pm
Buyer's Notes
Postage & Packing
Chorley's offer a discretionary packing service within the UK for small non-breakable items - contact us to check if this is available for your lot and we will then let you know the charge. This service is offered at the client's risk and we will require a written disclaimer beforehand. There are certain items we do not pack or ship, including but not limited to ceramics, glass, paintings or framed and glazed artwork, arms or weaponry.
Packing charges start at £15 per package plus postage by Royal Mail Special Delivery (packing charges are subject to VAT).
Collection & Storage
Lots uncollected after Friday 6th February 2026 will be moved to storage at a cost of £10 and will incur storage charges thereafter at a rate of £2 per lot per day (all charges subject to VAT).
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Lot 530
[Z] [Various Authors] A Collection of Poems ....by Several Hands
Lot 531
[Z] [Willoughby (Bertie, Earl of Abingdon)] An Adieu to the Turf
Lot 536
[Z] [Ward (Edward)] The Dancing Devils: or, the Roaring Dragon
Lot 537
[Z] Hall-Stevenson (John) The Works of John Hall-Stevenson, Esq. containing Crazy Tales
Lot 552
[Z] Stevens (Sacheverell) Miscellaneous Remarks made on the Spot
Lot 558
[Z] [Anon] The Book of Games; or, a History of Juvenile Sports
Lot 559
[Z] [Anon] The Book of Games ; or, a History of the Juvenile Sports
Lot 565
[inc] A collection of twelve typed letters from John Arlott to Reginald Moore
Lot 568
[inc] [Oxford v Cambridge Football] A poster of a Contest in Sturdiness and Agility
Lot 569
[inc] [Canterbury Cricket Week] Three Playbills, an Epilogue and a Booklet
Auction: Fine Art & Antiques | The Cricket Auction II
Chorley's January auction of Fine Art & Antiques includes the second auction of The Christopher Saunders Cricket Collection. A rare opportunity to purchase items from such a comprehensive collection, the auction includes not only items from Chris' personal collection of early books on and mentioning Cricket, but also distinguished items from cricketing collectors such as John Arlott, Irving Rosenwater, Gordon Ross and the infamous A. E. Winder.
Viewing
Sunday 25 January 2026 | 10am - 4pm
Monday 26 January 2026 | 9am - 4pm