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	Well Hit! Sir Sewell, E. H. D. (Book #ID 14898) Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London assumed First edition circa 1950. 1950. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5¾" 200 pp. Nine monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£9.50 Convert currency

	'I Was There' Twenty Exciting Sporting Events by Sports Writers of The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph Sports Writers of The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph (Book #ID 51729) Published by Collins, London and Glasgow First Edition 1966. London 1966. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and white check paper covers, gilt and scarlet title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xvi] 152 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with just a little rubbing of the paper to the spine tips and corners, not price clipped Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£6.50 Convert currency

	West Indian Adventure with Hutton's M. C. C. Team 1953-1954 [2] Swanton, E. W. [Edited by Michael Melford] (Book #ID 27439) Published by The Sportsmans Book Club Aldine House, Bedford Street, London 1955. 1955. Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 205 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Light foxing to page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with edge rubbing across the top edge, spine sun faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	Come in Number 3 Steele, David [With John Morris] (Book #ID 27485) Published by Pelham Books Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1977. 1977. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 192 pp ISBN 0720709660. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	A B C Guide to Australian Test Cricketers Smith, Rick [Foreword by Alan McGilvray] (Book #ID 27518) Published by A B C Books First Edition 1993. 1993. Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 292 pp ISBN 0733303218. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Cricket Under Fire Sewell, E. H. D. (Book #ID 27541) Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London circa 1948 edition not stated. 1948. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, light blue lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 260 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine sun faded, cloth covers to boards rippled and slightly baggy, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Elusive Victory with F. R. Brown's M. C. C. Team 1950-51 Swanton, E. W. (Book #ID 27543) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1951. 1951. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and upper panel. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 256 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Spotting to the spine and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£5.00 Convert currency

	West Indies Revisited: The M. C. C. Tour 1959-60 Swanton, E. W. (Book #ID 27608) Published by William Heinemann Limited, London First Edition 1960. 1960. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 288 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper which has been laminated, not price clipped 21s, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Athletic News Cricket Annual 1938 [Test Number] Sharpe, Ivan (Book #ID 66777) Published by Athletic News 1938. London 1938. Publisher's original printed card covers. 8vo 5½'' x 4'' 192 printed pages. Tanning to the page edges and in Very Good condition, covers without any tears and priced 6d, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	Sobers; Twenty Years at the Top Sobers, Garfield with Brian Scovell [Foreword by Donald Bradman] (Book #ID 71105) Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1988. London 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 204 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333372670 Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Parson's Pitch Sheppard, David (Book #ID 42694) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1964. London 1964. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 253 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings, light dust soiling to the top page edges. Near Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with minor rubs to the corners, not price clipped 18s, green spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Test Cricket; A Unique Record of England versus Australia Matches 1877-1929 Sparkes, William P. H. (Book #ID 38774) Published by Old Royalty Book Publishers, John Street, Adelphi, London Third Edition. Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 223 pp. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper, spine not faded. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Gubby Allen, Man of Cricket Swanton, E. W. (Book #ID 64059) Published by Hutchinson Stanley Paul & Co., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1985. London 1985. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 311 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Near Fine condition dust wrapper with one 10 mm tear to the top of the front fore edge, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0091597803 Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Art of Bowling Snow, John [As Told to Kenneth Wheeler] (Book #ID 67572) Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1968. London 1968. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sage green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 120 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the covers, age tanning to the end papers, light foxing to the upper edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the upper spine end and corners, not price clipped 21s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 090880307 Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£7.00 Convert currency

	Last Over; A Life in Cricket [Signed] + Letter Swanton, E. W. [With David Rayvern Allen] (Book #ID 81159) Published by Richard Cohen Books, 7 Manchester Square, London First Edition 1996. London 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sage green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, monochrome archive photograph end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 285 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Loosely enclosed is letter from John Lengthorn of Stour Court in Sandwich to E. W. Swanton, asking him to sign this book. SIGNED by the author to the frontispiece 'John Lengthorn, with best wishes Jim Swanton, Sandwich, Eastertide, 1997.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1860660797 Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£40.00 Convert currency

	Last Over; A Life in Cricket Swanton, E. W. [With David Rayvern Allen] (Book #ID 73781) Published by Richard Cohen Books, 7 Manchester Square, London First Edition 1996. London 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sage green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, monochrome archive photograph end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 285 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper with light rubs. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1860660797 Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	P. G. H. Fender \| A Biography Streeton, Richard [P. G. H. Fender] Foreword by John Arlott (Book #ID 97586) Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 3 Queen Square, London First Edition 1981. 1981. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 194 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small nick to the foot of the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0571116353 Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	25 Years Behind The Stumps Strudwick, Herbert with Foreword by Charles Platt (Book #ID 92941) Published by Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers), Ltd., Paternoster Row, London Cheap Edition circa 1926. circa 1926. Hard back binding in publisher's original olive cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 254 printed pages of text with monochrome photographic plates throughout. Spine ends softened. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with 25 mm v-shaped piece of paper missing from the upper rear corner, nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, 2/6 to the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£145.00 Convert currency

	P. G. H. Fender \| A Biography Streeton, Richard [P. G. H. Fender] Foreword by John Arlott (Book #ID 94288) Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 3 Queen Square, London First Edition 1981. 1981. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 194 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0571116353 Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	Sobers; The Changing Face of Cricket Sobers, Sir Garfield (Book #ID 100129) Published by Ebury Press, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 1996. 1996. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 184 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome archive photographs throughout. Upper corners creased. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0091807131 Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Follow On [Signed] Swanton, E. W. [Foreword by Tim Rice] (Book #ID 105692) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1977. 1977. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth effect covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt, gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. Contains 288 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Derek - In congratulation on his 70th and hoping this may afford you an hour or two of enjoyment. It's just about the people and places I've liked and admired - Jim Swanton, Sandwich, April, 1996.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0002162393 Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Playfair Football Annual \| 1954-55 (Seventh Year of Issue) Sewell, Albert [Edited by] (Book #ID 106493) Published by Playfair Books, 19 Clarges Street, London First Edition 1954. 1954. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7'' x 4¾''. Contains 144 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Light rubbing to the cover edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Playfair Football Annual \| 1953-54 (Sixth Year of Issue) Sewell, Albert [Edited by] (Book #ID 106492) Published by Playfair Books, 19 Clarges Street, London First Edition 1954. 1954. First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7'' x 4¾''. Contains 144 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Light rubbing to the cover edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Somerset County Cricket Club Official Annual Year Book 1949-50 Somerset County Cricket Club (Book #ID 106505) Published by Sports Publications, 46 Watford Way, London First Edition 1950. 1950. First edition in publisher's original cream card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7'' x 4¾''. Contains 128 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Light rubbing to the cover edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Somerset County Cricket Club Official Annual Year Book 1955-56 Somerset County Cricket Club (Book #ID 106506) Published by Sports Publications, 46 Watford Way, London First Edition 1956. 1956. First edition in publisher's original cream card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7'' x 4¾''. Contains 140 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Light rubbing to the cover edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	South African Cricket Tour \| The Official Souvenir of the 1947 Tour of England Simpson, A. W. [Edited by] Foreword by E. K. Scallan (Book #ID 106544) Published by I. M. Young, London 1947. 1947. Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated paper wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 32 pp + covers with fixtures, records and photographs of players. Light soiling to the covers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Pictorial Records of Cricket Tours 1920 - 1950 Simpson, A. W. (Book #ID 106547) Published by I. M. Young, London 1950. 1950. Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated paper wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 32 pp + covers with monochrome portraits of England, Australia, New Zealand, India, South Africa and West Indies teams since 1920. Old damp stain across the bottom page edges, repaired splitting down the spine and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Cricket 1949 \| New Zealand Tour \| A Complete Cricket Handbook + New Zealand Versus Kent Souvenir Programme Including New Zealand 1949 Fixture List Simpson, A. W. (Book #ID 106548) Published by I. M. Young, London 1949. 1949. Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated paper wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 48 pp + covers with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Old stain to the top of the fore edge pages and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Surrey County Cricket Club 1929 \| Handbook Surrey County Cricket Club (Book #ID 106560) Published by The Club, The Oval, Surrey 1929. 1919. Hard back binding in publisher's original deep burgundy paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 208 pp. Spine sun faded, old humidity stain across the page tops. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£35.00 Convert currency

Well Hit! Sir

Sewell, E. H. D.

(Book #ID 14898)

Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London assumed First edition circa 1950. 1950.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5¾" 200 pp. Nine monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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'I Was There' Twenty Exciting Sporting Events by Sports Writers of The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph

Sports Writers of The Daily Telegraph and Sunday Telegraph

(Book #ID 51729)

Published by Collins, London and Glasgow First Edition 1966. London 1966.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black and white check paper covers, gilt and scarlet title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains [xvi] 152 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Without any ownership markings. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with just a little rubbing of the paper to the spine tips and corners, not price clipped Member of the P.B.F.A.

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West Indian Adventure with Hutton's M. C. C. Team 1953-1954 [2]

Swanton, E. W. [Edited by Michael Melford]

(Book #ID 27439)

Published by The Sportsmans Book Club Aldine House, Bedford Street, London 1955. 1955.

Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 205 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Light foxing to page edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with edge rubbing across the top edge, spine sun faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Come in Number 3

Steele, David [With John Morris]

(Book #ID 27485)

Published by Pelham Books Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1977. 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 192 pp ISBN 0720709660. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A B C Guide to Australian Test Cricketers

Smith, Rick [Foreword by Alan McGilvray]

(Book #ID 27518)

Published by A B C Books First Edition 1993. 1993.

Publisher's original colour illustrated laminated card covers. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 292 pp ISBN 0733303218. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In near Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cricket Under Fire

Sewell, E. H. D.

(Book #ID 27541)

Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London circa 1948 edition not stated. 1948.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, light blue lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 260 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine sun faded, cloth covers to boards rippled and slightly baggy, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Elusive Victory with F. R. Brown's M. C. C. Team 1950-51

Swanton, E. W.

(Book #ID 27543)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1951. 1951.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, black lettering to the spine and upper panel. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 256 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Spotting to the spine and in Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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West Indies Revisited: The M. C. C. Tour 1959-60

Swanton, E. W.

(Book #ID 27608)

Published by William Heinemann Limited, London First Edition 1960. 1960.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 288 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper which has been laminated, not price clipped 21s, spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Athletic News Cricket Annual 1938 [Test Number]

Sharpe, Ivan

(Book #ID 66777)

Published by Athletic News 1938. London 1938.

Publisher's original printed card covers. 8vo 5½'' x 4'' 192 printed pages. Tanning to the page edges and in Very Good condition, covers without any tears and priced 6d, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Sobers; Twenty Years at the Top

Sobers, Garfield with Brian Scovell [Foreword by Donald Bradman]

(Book #ID 71105)

Published by Macmillan & Co. Ltd., 4 Little Essex Street, London First Edition 1988. London 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original brick red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 204 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0333372670

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Parson's Pitch

Sheppard, David

(Book #ID 42694)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Ltd., London First Edition 1964. London 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5¼''. Contains 253 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Without any ownership markings, light dust soiling to the top page edges. Near Fine condition book, in near Fine condition dust wrapper with minor rubs to the corners, not price clipped 18s, green spine not faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Test Cricket; A Unique Record of England versus Australia Matches 1877-1929

Sparkes, William P. H.

(Book #ID 38774)

Published by Old Royalty Book Publishers, John Street, Adelphi, London Third Edition.

Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 223 pp. In Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper, spine not faded. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Gubby Allen, Man of Cricket

Swanton, E. W.

(Book #ID 64059)

Published by Hutchinson Stanley Paul & Co., 17-21 Conway Street, London First Edition 1985. London 1985.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original dark blue paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 311 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Near Fine condition dust wrapper with one 10 mm tear to the top of the front fore edge, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0091597803

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The Art of Bowling

Snow, John [As Told to Kenneth Wheeler]

(Book #ID 67572)

Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1968. London 1968.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sage green paper covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 120 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the covers, age tanning to the end papers, light foxing to the upper edges. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the upper spine end and corners, not price clipped 21s. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 090880307

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Last Over; A Life in Cricket [Signed] + Letter

Swanton, E. W. [With David Rayvern Allen]

(Book #ID 81159)

Published by Richard Cohen Books, 7 Manchester Square, London First Edition 1996. London 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sage green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, monochrome archive photograph end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 285 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Loosely enclosed is letter from John Lengthorn of Stour Court in Sandwich to E. W. Swanton, asking him to sign this book. SIGNED by the author to the frontispiece 'John Lengthorn, with best wishes Jim Swanton, Sandwich, Eastertide, 1997.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1860660797

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Last Over; A Life in Cricket

Swanton, E. W. [With David Rayvern Allen]

(Book #ID 73781)

Published by Richard Cohen Books, 7 Manchester Square, London First Edition 1996. London 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sage green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, monochrome archive photograph end papers. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 285 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Fine condition book in Fine condition price clipped dust wrapper with light rubs. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 1860660797

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P. G. H. Fender | A Biography

Streeton, Richard [P. G. H. Fender] Foreword by John Arlott

(Book #ID 97586)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 3 Queen Square, London First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 194 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small nick to the foot of the spine, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0571116353

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25 Years Behind The Stumps

Strudwick, Herbert with Foreword by Charles Platt

(Book #ID 92941)

Published by Hutchinson & Co. (Publishers), Ltd., Paternoster Row, London Cheap Edition circa 1926. circa 1926.

Hard back binding in publisher's original olive cloth covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and front cover. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 254 printed pages of text with monochrome photographic plates throughout. Spine ends softened. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with 25 mm v-shaped piece of paper missing from the upper rear corner, nicks and chips to the spine ends and corners, 2/6 to the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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P. G. H. Fender | A Biography

Streeton, Richard [P. G. H. Fender] Foreword by John Arlott

(Book #ID 94288)

Published by Faber and Faber Ltd., 3 Queen Square, London First Edition 1981. 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 194 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0571116353

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Sobers; The Changing Face of Cricket

Sobers, Sir Garfield

(Book #ID 100129)

Published by Ebury Press, 20 Vauxhall Bridge Road, London First Edition 1996. 1996.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original racing green paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9½'' x 6¼''. Contains 184 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome archive photographs throughout. Upper corners creased. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0091807131

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£11.00

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Follow On [Signed]

Swanton, E. W. [Foreword by Tim Rice]

(Book #ID 105692)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1977. 1977.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original forest green cloth effect covered boards, blocked and lettered in gilt, gilt back. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. Contains 288 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'Derek - In congratulation on his 70th and hoping this may afford you an hour or two of enjoyment. It's just about the people and places I've liked and admired - Jim Swanton, Sandwich, April, 1996.' Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0002162393

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Playfair Football Annual | 1954-55 (Seventh Year of Issue)

Sewell, Albert [Edited by]

(Book #ID 106493)

Published by Playfair Books, 19 Clarges Street, London First Edition 1954. 1954.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7'' x 4¾''. Contains 144 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Light rubbing to the cover edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Playfair Football Annual | 1953-54 (Sixth Year of Issue)

Sewell, Albert [Edited by]

(Book #ID 106492)

Published by Playfair Books, 19 Clarges Street, London First Edition 1954. 1954.

First edition in publisher's original colour illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7'' x 4¾''. Contains 144 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Light rubbing to the cover edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Somerset County Cricket Club Official Annual Year Book 1949-50

Somerset County Cricket Club

(Book #ID 106505)

Published by Sports Publications, 46 Watford Way, London First Edition 1950. 1950.

First edition in publisher's original cream card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7'' x 4¾''. Contains 128 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Light rubbing to the cover edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Somerset County Cricket Club Official Annual Year Book 1955-56

Somerset County Cricket Club

(Book #ID 106506)

Published by Sports Publications, 46 Watford Way, London First Edition 1956. 1956.

First edition in publisher's original cream card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 7'' x 4¾''. Contains 140 pp with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Light rubbing to the cover edges and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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South African Cricket Tour | The Official Souvenir of the 1947 Tour of England

Simpson, A. W. [Edited by] Foreword by E. K. Scallan

(Book #ID 106544)

Published by I. M. Young, London 1947. 1947.

Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated paper wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 32 pp + covers with fixtures, records and photographs of players. Light soiling to the covers and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Pictorial Records of Cricket Tours 1920 - 1950

Simpson, A. W.

(Book #ID 106547)

Published by I. M. Young, London 1950. 1950.

Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated paper wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 32 pp + covers with monochrome portraits of England, Australia, New Zealand, India, South Africa and West Indies teams since 1920. Old damp stain across the bottom page edges, repaired splitting down the spine and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Cricket 1949 | New Zealand Tour | A Complete Cricket Handbook + New Zealand Versus Kent Souvenir Programme Including New Zealand 1949 Fixture List

Simpson, A. W.

(Book #ID 106548)

Published by I. M. Young, London 1949. 1949.

Publisher's original stapled colour illustrated paper wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 48 pp + covers with monochrome archive photographs throughout. Old stain to the top of the fore edge pages and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Surrey County Cricket Club 1929 | Handbook

Surrey County Cricket Club

(Book #ID 106560)

Published by The Club, The Oval, Surrey 1929. 1919.

Hard back binding in publisher's original deep burgundy paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt front. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 208 pp. Spine sun faded, old humidity stain across the page tops. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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£35.00

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