Brownlee (W. Methven) Lawn Tennis,J.W. Arrowsmith, London,1889, hardcover, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR in black ink and dedicated "To E.W. Lewis, Esq., with the compliments of the author", good condition, wear to cover edgesE.W. Lewis with partner Harry Barlow won the men's doubles championship at Wimbledon in 1892. His winner's medal is offered elsewhere in the auction. This was just reward for Ernest Lewis who lost four men's singles finals at the All England Club between 1886 and 1894.
Hammer:
£1,300
Estimate:
£250 - £350
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Brownlee (W. Methven) Lawn Tennis,J.W. Arrowsmith, London,1889, hardcover, SIGNED BY THE AUTHOR in black ink and dedicated "To E.W. Lewis, Esq., with the compliments of the author", good condition, wear to cover edgesE.W. Lewis with partner Harry Barlow won the men's doubles championship at Wimbledon in 1892. His winner's medal is offered elsewhere in the auction. This was just reward for Ernest Lewis who lost four men's singles finals at the All England Club between 1886 and 1894.