London, 1937. Large folio. 24pp. Profusely illustrated. Original wrappers, soiled. Issued as a special supplement to The Times. Includes a chapter on Lord's and its founder, by R.S. Rait Kerr, a chapter on Hambledon, by John C. Squire, and a chapter: Some Cricket Books, by Edmund Blunden. Other contributions are by P.G.H. Fender, Lord Hawke, H.S. Altham and Sir Home Gordon. Padwick, 1239-1. [ref: 32946] £21.00 enquire buy |
A fine original pen and ink and watercolour caricature by an unidentified artist. (c.1930). Size 21cms x 13cms. With manuscript caption. Preserved in cut mount. Depicts a very young batsman at the wicket, with disproportionately large head, emphasising his youthful looks and cherubic expression. [ref: 35639] £75.00 (including VAT) enquire buy |
FACSIMILE REPRINTS OF THE FIRST FIFTEEN EDITIONS OF WISDEN'S CRICKETERS' ALMANACK (1864 TO 1878 INCLUSIVE). 1991. Fifteen volumes. 8vo. Each bound in cloth with wrappers. All preserved in a cloth box. LIMITED EDITION of 1,000 numbered sets. The original editions are very scarce and much sought after. [ref: 55489] £800.00 (including VAT) enquire buy |
Facsimile reprint. Published in 1974. Rebound in cloth with original wrappers preserved. [ref: 70813] £85.00 enquire buy |
Facsimile reprint. (Published in 1974). Original wrappers. Fourth year of publication. Second facsimile reprint. [ref: 34919] £50.00 enquire buy |
Facsimile reprint. (Published in 1974). Rebound in cloth, with original wrappers preserved. Sixth year of publication. [ref: 42924] £50.00 enquire buy |
Facsimile reprint. Published in 1960. Original wrappers. Seventh year of publication. [ref: 67777] £50.00 enquire buy |
Facsimile reprint. Published in 1960. Original wrappers. [ref: 40273] £50.00 enquire buy |
Facsimile reprint. (Published in 1960). Rebound in calf without original wrappers preserved. [ref: 67776] £45.00 enquire buy |
Facsimile reprint. (Published in 1974). Original wrappers. Eighth year of publication. [ref: 3903] £50.00 enquire buy |
