FRY, (C.B.).

THE BOOK OF CRICKET. A GALLERY OF FAMOUS PLAYERS.
London, [1899].
Folio. 256pp. Profusely illustrated. Original pictorial cloth, gilt, covers soiled and worn.
This pictorial record of 19th century cricketers, with short commentaries, was the first successful attempt to publish action photographs of cricketers. Originally issued in 16 weekly parts. Padwick, 7208.
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