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	Heroes and Contemporaries [Signed] Gower, David with Derek Hodgson (Book #ID 87696) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1983. 1983. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 127 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. A little foxing to the upper closed edges. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the half-title page 'Mike, best wishes, David Gower.' 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 000217054X Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Cricketer (Weekly Magazine) Volume II Number 7 Saturday June 17th 1922. Warner, P. F. [Sir Pelham Francis Warner MBE (2 October 1873 - 30 January 1963), affectionately and better known as Plum Warner or "the Grand Old Man" of English cricket, was a Test cricketer]. He founded the magazine in 1921 and was editor until 1963. Later editors included E. W. Swanton and Christopher Martin-Jenkins. [Cartoon by Charles Shaw Baker (5 January 1883 - 16 December 1976) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Warwickshire between 1905 and 1920]. (Book #ID 89454) Published by the Proprietors at 3 Bolt Court, London Saturday June 17th 1922. 1922. First edition in publisher's original stapled illustrated paper covers [softback]. 4to 12'' x 9''. Weekly publication with monochrome photographs depicting the cricketer's of the day, illustrated advertisements and cartoon. Warner wrote extensively on cricket. He detailed his Ashes Tests and a history of Lord's Cricket Ground. He founded The Cricketer Magazine. He was cricket correspondent of the Morning Post from 1921 to 1933, and subsequently of the Daily Telegraph. After surviving for over 80 years as an independent publication, Wisden purchased the magazine and in 2003 merged it with Wisden Cricket Monthly. Staples starting to rust but still holding, age tanning to the margins and in Good condition. We currently hold in stock 23 other Cricketer Weekly issues. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Bat and Ball: A New Book of Cricket Moult, Thomas (Book #ID 25346) Published by The Sportsmans Book Club, 38 William IV Street, London 1960. 1960. Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 256 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs to corners and spine tips. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Beating the Bat: An Autobiography Underwood, Derek (Book #ID 75571) Published by Stanley Paul & Company Ltd., 3 Fitzroy Square, London First Edition 1975. London 1975. First edition hard back bound in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt author and title lettering to the spine. 8vo 8¾'' x 5¾''. Contains 175 printed pages of text with monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chip to the foot of the spine, rubs to the corners, tanning of the white paper to the inside flaps, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0091237505 Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	More Laughs On Us Hook, Jeff [Cartoons by] Foreword by Richie Benaud (Book #ID 38799) Published by Swan Publishing Ltd., Byron Bay N.S.W. First Edition 1991. 1991. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 200 pp ISBN 0958784175. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Opening Up Boycott, Geoffrey (Book #ID 38797) Published by Arthur Barker Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1980. London 1980. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 10'' x 8'' 183 pp ISBN 0213167603 Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with two tiny nicks to the top front cover, not price clipped. 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	£6.50 Convert currency

	Cricket in the Blood Nourse, Dudley (Book #ID 27386) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London Second Edition 1950. 1950. Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 212 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in torn and repaired dust wrapper, price clipped. 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	£8.00 Convert currency

	Down the Wicket Pollock, Graeme [Edited by Kenneth Wheeler] (Book #ID 27387) Published by Pelham Books Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1968. London 1968. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 123 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Dusty marks to boards. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the edges of the paper, one small tear to top of lower panel, not price clipped 25s. 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	£9.00 Convert currency

	The Surrey Story Ross, Gordon [Foreword by Lord Tedder, Preface by Stuart Surridge] (Book #ID 27394) Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1957. 1957. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 208 pp. 34 monochrome illustrations throughout. Former name to the front end paper. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tears to top of spine edge, very minor edge wear, not price clipped 15s, 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	£17.50 Convert currency

	Professional Captain Dollery, H. E. [Tom] [Horace Edgar 1914-1987] (Book #ID 27396) Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1952. 1952. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 192 pp. 25 monochrome illustrations throughout. Light damp lines to inside front paste down and frontispiece, former message inside. Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with only very minor edge wear. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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	£7.50 Convert currency

	Talk of the Double Titmus, Fred (Book #ID 27397) Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1964. 1964. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, black and scarlet lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 196 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 20 mm closed tear to foot of spine, light edge wear, not price clipped 21s, spine not faded, nice copy. 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	£17.50 Convert currency

	David Gower A Right Ambition Gower, David [With Derek Hodgson] (Book #ID 27400) Published by Collins 8 Grafton Street, London First Edition 1986. 1986. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 127 pp ISBN 0002170434. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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	£6.00 Convert currency

	In Defence of the Ashes: England's Victory, Packer's Progress Martin-Jenkins, Christopher (Book #ID 27401) Published by Macdonald and Jane's London First Edition 1979. 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 218 pp ISBN 0354043803. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with small crease lines across spine tips. 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	£8.00 Convert currency

	Cricket Cauldron: With Hutton in the Caribbean Bannister, Alex (Len Hutton) (Book #ID 27404) Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1954. 1954. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry cloth covers, blue lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 232 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Erased pencil price to the front end paper. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to edges and corners, very minor tears to edges, price clipped, 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	£15.00 Convert currency

	Test Cricket Records From 1877 Gibb, James [Introduction by John Arlott] (Book #ID 27408) Published by Collins, London First Edition 1979. 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 210 pp ISBN 0004116917. 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

	For Surrey and England Lock, Tony (Book #ID 27420) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1957. London 1957. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 192 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Former name to the front end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 5 mm crushed chip across spine tip, light edge wear not price clipped 12s 6d, green paper to 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	£9.00 Convert currency

	Between Wickets Robinson, Ray [Foreword by Sir Pelham Warner] (Book #ID 27424) Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Third Edition New and Enlarged 1948 [First Edition 1946]. 1948. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 233, vi [pp]. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Slight age darkening to page edges. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with edge and corner rubbing, 25 mm closed tear to top of upper spine edge, not price clipped 8s 6d, 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

	The M. C. C. Tour of West Indies, 1968 Close, Brian (Book #ID 27425) Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1968. 1968. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 166 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with only very light edge wear, not price clipped 25s. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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. Various newspaper clippings about this tour loosely enclosed. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the SPORT [Cricket] Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	The M. C. C. Tour of South Africa 1956-1957 Fortune, Charles [Foreword by Peter May] (Book #ID 27426) Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1957. 1957. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 262 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in dust wrapper which has been crudely repaired on the blank side with sellotape, this has discoloured the outside of the paper to the areas that are repaired, not price clipped 15s. 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	£15.00 Convert currency

	Time for Reflection Cowdrey, Colin (Book #ID 27427) Published by Frederick Muller Ltd., London First Edition 1962. 1962. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 207 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Age darkening to page edges, small name and stamp to upper paste down. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with general light edge wear, spine slightly faded, not price clipped 18/-. 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	£8.50 Convert currency

	Cricketers of My Times Thomson, A. A. (Book #ID 27431) Published by The Sportsmans Book Club Aldine House, Bedford Street, London 1968. 1968. Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 208 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight edge wear, light fading to the spine, not price clipped. 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

	Championship Cricket: A Review of County Cricket Since 1945 Bailey, Trevor (Book #ID 27432) Published by The Sportsmans Book Club Aldine House, Bedford Street, London 1962. 1962. Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 226 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with only very minor edge wear. 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

	Spinning Round the World [1] Laker, Jim (Book #ID 27434) Published by The Sportsmans Book Club Aldine House, Bedford Street, London 1959. 1959. Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 224 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Cheap paper browning to edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the spine. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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

	With the M. C. C. in Australia 1962-1963 A. G. Moyes and Tom Goodman [Foreword by Colin Cowdrey] (Book #ID 27437) Published by The Sportsmans Book Club Aldine House, Bedford Street, London 1965. 1965. Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 200 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with slight sun fading to the spine. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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	£11.00 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

	Cricket Crusaders Dale, Harold (Book #ID 27440) Published by The Sportsmans Book Club Aldine House, Bedford Street, London 1953. 1953. Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 239 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Light foxing to page edges and lower end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to spine, small chips across spine tips. 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	£7.50 Convert currency

	The Greatest Test Teams Graveney, Tom [With Norman Giller] (Book #ID 27445) Published by Sidgwick & Jackson Limited, 1 Tavistock Chambers, Bloomsbury Way, London First Edition 1988. 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' pp ISBN 0283995297. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with shallow rub across spine tip. 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	£7.00 Convert currency

	The Test Match Career of Sir Jack Hobbs Porter, Clive W. [Foreword by John Arlott] Sir Jack Hobbs (Book #ID 27446) Published by Spellmount Ltd., 12 Dene Way, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent First edition 1988. 1988. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 177 pp ISBN 0946771618. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with slight fading to the spine, not price clipped. 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

	David Gower on the Rack Gower, David [With Alan Lee] (Book #ID 27447) Published by Century Hutchinson Ltd, London First Edition 1990. 1990. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 144 pp ISBN 0091745411. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with slight fading to the spine, not price clipped. 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

	The Incomparable Game Cowdrey, Colin (Book #ID 27448) Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London. Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 131 pp ISBN 0340125829. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Title page missing. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with only very minor edge wear, price clipped. 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

	The Independent World Cup Cricket '87 Martin Johnson and Henry Blofeld (Book #ID 27449) Published by William Heinemann Limited, London First Edition 1987. 1987. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 144 pp ISBN 0434981427. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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	£6.00 Convert currency

	Cricket Conversations Walker, Peter (Book #ID 27455) Published by Readers Union Group of Book Clubs Newton Abbot 1979. Newton Abbot 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 191 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Slight age tanning to the paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with fading to the spine. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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

	Runs and Catches Pawson, Tony (Book #ID 27456) Published by Faber and Faber Limited, 24 Russell Square London First Edition 1980. 1980. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 155 pp ISBN 0571115659. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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	£7.00 Convert currency

	England versus West Indies 1981: The Official England Team Tour Book [1] [Edited by Peter Smith] (Book #ID 27458) Published by Pelham Books Ltd., 44 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1981. London 1981. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 192 pp ISBN 0720713536. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight fading to the spine, not price clipped. 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	£8.00 Convert currency

Heroes and Contemporaries [Signed]

Gower, David with Derek Hodgson

(Book #ID 87696)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London First Edition 1983. 1983.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original red paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 127 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. A little foxing to the upper closed edges. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, price clipped. SIGNED by the Author to the half-title page 'Mike, best wishes, David Gower.' 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 000217054X

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The Cricketer (Weekly Magazine) Volume II Number 7 Saturday June 17th 1922.

Warner, P. F. [Sir Pelham Francis Warner MBE (2 October 1873 - 30 January 1963), affectionately and better known as Plum Warner or "the Grand Old Man" of English cricket, was a Test cricketer]. He founded the magazine in 1921 and was editor until 1963. Later editors included E. W. Swanton and Christopher Martin-Jenkins. [Cartoon by Charles Shaw Baker (5 January 1883 - 16 December 1976) was an English cricketer who played first-class cricket for Warwickshire between 1905 and 1920].

(Book #ID 89454)

Published by the Proprietors at 3 Bolt Court, London Saturday June 17th 1922. 1922.

First edition in publisher's original stapled illustrated paper covers [softback]. 4to 12'' x 9''. Weekly publication with monochrome photographs depicting the cricketer's of the day, illustrated advertisements and cartoon. Warner wrote extensively on cricket. He detailed his Ashes Tests and a history of Lord's Cricket Ground. He founded The Cricketer Magazine. He was cricket correspondent of the Morning Post from 1921 to 1933, and subsequently of the Daily Telegraph. After surviving for over 80 years as an independent publication, Wisden purchased the magazine and in 2003 merged it with Wisden Cricket Monthly. Staples starting to rust but still holding, age tanning to the margins and in Good condition. We currently hold in stock 23 other Cricketer Weekly issues. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Bat and Ball: A New Book of Cricket

Moult, Thomas

(Book #ID 25346)

Published by The Sportsmans Book Club, 38 William IV Street, London 1960. 1960.

Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 256 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small rubs to corners and spine tips. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Beating the Bat: An Autobiography

Underwood, Derek

(Book #ID 75571)

Published by Stanley Paul & Company Ltd., 3 Fitzroy Square, London First Edition 1975. London 1975.

First edition hard back bound in publisher's original dark green cloth covers, gilt author and title lettering to the spine. 8vo 8¾'' x 5¾''. Contains 175 printed pages of text with monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with small chip to the foot of the spine, rubs to the corners, tanning of the white paper to the inside flaps, not price clipped. Dust wrapper protected. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0091237505

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More Laughs On Us

Hook, Jeff [Cartoons by] Foreword by Richie Benaud

(Book #ID 38799)

Published by Swan Publishing Ltd., Byron Bay N.S.W. First Edition 1991. 1991.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original colour illustrated glazed boards. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 200 pp ISBN 0958784175. Monochrome illustrations throughout. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as published, unused new book. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Opening Up

Boycott, Geoffrey

(Book #ID 38797)

Published by Arthur Barker Ltd., 91 Clapham High Street, London First Edition 1980. London 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet paper covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 10'' x 8'' 183 pp ISBN 0213167603 Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with two tiny nicks to the top front cover, not price clipped. 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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Cricket in the Blood

Nourse, Dudley

(Book #ID 27386)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London Second Edition 1950. 1950.

Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 212 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in torn and repaired dust wrapper, price clipped. 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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Down the Wicket

Pollock, Graeme [Edited by Kenneth Wheeler]

(Book #ID 27387)

Published by Pelham Books Ltd., 26 Bloomsbury Street, London First Edition 1968. London 1968.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 123 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Dusty marks to boards. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to the edges of the paper, one small tear to top of lower panel, not price clipped 25s. 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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The Surrey Story

Ross, Gordon [Foreword by Lord Tedder, Preface by Stuart Surridge]

(Book #ID 27394)

Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1957. 1957.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 208 pp. 34 monochrome illustrations throughout. Former name to the front end paper. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with short closed tears to top of spine edge, very minor edge wear, not price clipped 15s, 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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Professional Captain

Dollery, H. E. [Tom] [Horace Edgar 1914-1987]

(Book #ID 27396)

Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1952. 1952.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 192 pp. 25 monochrome illustrations throughout. Light damp lines to inside front paste down and frontispiece, former message inside. Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with only very minor edge wear. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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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Talk of the Double

Titmus, Fred

(Book #ID 27397)

Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1964. 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, black and scarlet lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 196 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 20 mm closed tear to foot of spine, light edge wear, not price clipped 21s, spine not faded, nice copy. 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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David Gower A Right Ambition

Gower, David [With Derek Hodgson]

(Book #ID 27400)

Published by Collins 8 Grafton Street, London First Edition 1986. 1986.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 127 pp ISBN 0002170434. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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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In Defence of the Ashes: England's Victory, Packer's Progress

Martin-Jenkins, Christopher

(Book #ID 27401)

Published by Macdonald and Jane's London First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 218 pp ISBN 0354043803. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with small crease lines across spine tips. 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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Cricket Cauldron: With Hutton in the Caribbean

Bannister, Alex (Len Hutton)

(Book #ID 27404)

Published by Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd., 178-202 Great Portland Street, London First Edition 1954. 1954.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original raspberry cloth covers, blue lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 232 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Erased pencil price to the front end paper. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing to edges and corners, very minor tears to edges, price clipped, 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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Test Cricket Records From 1877

Gibb, James [Introduction by John Arlott]

(Book #ID 27408)

Published by Collins, London First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 210 pp ISBN 0004116917. 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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For Surrey and England

Lock, Tony

(Book #ID 27420)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London First Edition 1957. London 1957.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, black lettering to the spine. 8vo 7½'' x 5¼'' 192 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Former name to the front end paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with 5 mm crushed chip across spine tip, light edge wear not price clipped 12s 6d, green paper to 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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Between Wickets

Robinson, Ray [Foreword by Sir Pelham Warner]

(Book #ID 27424)

Published by Collins 14 St. James's Place, London Third Edition New and Enlarged 1948 [First Edition 1946]. 1948.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original camel cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 233, vi [pp]. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Slight age darkening to page edges. Very Good condition book in near Very Good condition dust wrapper with edge and corner rubbing, 25 mm closed tear to top of upper spine edge, not price clipped 8s 6d, 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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The M. C. C. Tour of West Indies, 1968

Close, Brian

(Book #ID 27425)

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

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 166 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with only very light edge wear, not price clipped 25s. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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. Various newspaper clippings about this tour loosely enclosed. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The M. C. C. Tour of South Africa 1956-1957

Fortune, Charles [Foreword by Peter May]

(Book #ID 27426)

Published by George G. Harrap & Co. Ltd, 182 High Holborn, London First Edition 1957. 1957.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 262 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs throughout. Very Good condition book in dust wrapper which has been crudely repaired on the blank side with sellotape, this has discoloured the outside of the paper to the areas that are repaired, not price clipped 15s. 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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Time for Reflection

Cowdrey, Colin

(Book #ID 27427)

Published by Frederick Muller Ltd., London First Edition 1962. 1962.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 207 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Age darkening to page edges, small name and stamp to upper paste down. Near Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with general light edge wear, spine slightly faded, not price clipped 18/-. 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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Cricketers of My Times

Thomson, A. A.

(Book #ID 27431)

Published by The Sportsmans Book Club Aldine House, Bedford Street, London 1968. 1968.

Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 208 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight edge wear, light fading to the spine, not price clipped. 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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Championship Cricket: A Review of County Cricket Since 1945

Bailey, Trevor

(Book #ID 27432)

Published by The Sportsmans Book Club Aldine House, Bedford Street, London 1962. 1962.

Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 226 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with only very minor edge wear. 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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Spinning Round the World [1]

Laker, Jim

(Book #ID 27434)

Published by The Sportsmans Book Club Aldine House, Bedford Street, London 1959. 1959.

Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 224 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Cheap paper browning to edges. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to the spine. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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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With the M. C. C. in Australia 1962-1963

A. G. Moyes and Tom Goodman [Foreword by Colin Cowdrey]

(Book #ID 27437)

Published by The Sportsmans Book Club Aldine House, Bedford Street, London 1965. 1965.

Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 200 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Near Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with slight sun fading to the spine. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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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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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Cricket Crusaders

Dale, Harold

(Book #ID 27440)

Published by The Sportsmans Book Club Aldine House, Bedford Street, London 1953. 1953.

Hard back binding in publisher's original maroon cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 239 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Light foxing to page edges and lower end papers. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with sun fading to spine, small chips across spine tips. 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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The Greatest Test Teams

Graveney, Tom [With Norman Giller]

(Book #ID 27445)

Published by Sidgwick & Jackson Limited, 1 Tavistock Chambers, Bloomsbury Way, London First Edition 1988. 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' pp ISBN 0283995297. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with shallow rub across spine tip. 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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The Test Match Career of Sir Jack Hobbs

Porter, Clive W. [Foreword by John Arlott] Sir Jack Hobbs

(Book #ID 27446)

Published by Spellmount Ltd., 12 Dene Way, Speldhurst, Tunbridge Wells, Kent First edition 1988. 1988.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original russet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 177 pp ISBN 0946771618. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with slight fading to the spine, not price clipped. 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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David Gower on the Rack

Gower, David [With Alan Lee]

(Book #ID 27447)

Published by Century Hutchinson Ltd, London First Edition 1990. 1990.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, silver lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 144 pp ISBN 0091745411. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with slight fading to the spine, not price clipped. 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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The Incomparable Game

Cowdrey, Colin

(Book #ID 27448)

Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited, London.

Hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 131 pp ISBN 0340125829. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Title page missing. Very Good condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with only very minor edge wear, price clipped. 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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The Independent World Cup Cricket '87

Martin Johnson and Henry Blofeld

(Book #ID 27449)

Published by William Heinemann Limited, London First Edition 1987. 1987.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 9½'' x 6¼'' 144 pp ISBN 0434981427. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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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Cricket Conversations

Walker, Peter

(Book #ID 27455)

Published by Readers Union Group of Book Clubs Newton Abbot 1979. Newton Abbot 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 191 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Slight age tanning to the paper. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with fading to the spine. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and 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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Runs and Catches

Pawson, Tony

(Book #ID 27456)

Published by Faber and Faber Limited, 24 Russell Square London First Edition 1980. 1980.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 155 pp ISBN 0571115659. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. 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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England versus West Indies 1981: The Official England Team Tour Book [1]

[Edited by Peter Smith]

(Book #ID 27458)

Published by Pelham Books Ltd., 44 Bedford Square, London First Edition 1981. London 1981.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 192 pp ISBN 0720713536. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with slight fading to the spine, not price clipped. 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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