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Cricket
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1894 At The Sign of The Wicket: Essays on the Glorious GameBristol: [1894]The first edition of this scarce collection of essays on the game of Cricket by Edmund B. V. Christian. -
1919 The Life of a Great Sportsman (John Maunsell Richardson)London: 1919A first edition biographical work on cricketer and jockey, John Maunsell Richardson, written fondly by his sister, with a plethora of monochrome plates throughout. -
1891 CricketBristol; London: 1891The first edition of this illustrated history of cricket, written by one of the greatest ever players of the sport, W. G. Grace. -
1919-45 Kent County Cricket ClubCanterbury: 1919-45A set of Kent County Cricket Club's famous 'Blue Books', detailed records of their club's matches through each year. -
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1984 Bob Woolmer: Pirate and Rebel?London: 1984A signed first edition copy of this autobiography from controversial cricketer and coach, Bob Woolmer. -
1862-63 Frederick Lillywhite's Cricket Scores and Biographies of Celebrated CricketersLondon: 1862-63Frederick Lillywhite's important reference work on cricket, an extensive record of scores of the sport alongside biographies. -
1907 The History of Kent County CricketLondon: 1907A smart first edition of this illustrated history of Kent County Cricket, with contributions from captains of the team. -
1858 An Encyclopaedia of Rural SportsLondon: 1858A scarce, new edition of Delabere Blaine's encyclopaedia of rural sports, including fishing, shooting and racing. -
1908-35 British Sports and SportsmenLondon: 1908-35A library limited edition set of the important sporting series 'British Sports and Sportsmen', comprising of eleven illustrated works on a wide variety of sports. -
1905 4vol The Encyclopaedia of SportLondon: 1905A complete four volume set of the encyclopaedia of sport, with illustrations throughout. -
2005-2006 2vols Wisden Cricketers' Almanack: 2005 and 2006London: 2005-2006Fine first edition copies of the 2005 and 2006 Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. -
1959-1994 5vol Wisden Cricketer's Almanack for 1959, 1980, 1981, 1984, & 1994London: 1959-1994Five volumes of the Wisden Cricketer's Almanack with special features in each volume. -
1956 A Brechin Eleven and A Printer's DozenBrechin: 1956The scarce first edition of this book concerned with cricket by David Gourlay. -
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1885 Sports Recollections of Hunting, Shooting, Steeplechasing, Racing, Cricketing, &c.London: 1885A scarce third edition of this exciting work of sporting tales and illustrations. -
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1951 Arthur Wellard Testimonial 1951 Souvenir BrochureLondon: 1951A very scarce souvenir brochure for 1951 Testimonial for Arthur Wellard, signed by the beloved cricketer to the front of the paper wraps. -
1832 Pierce Egan's Book of Sports, and Mirror of LifeGlasgow: 1832Twenty Five issues of Pierce Egan's Book of Sports bound into one volume. Scarce in its original illustrated hardback boards -
1951 Devon Tour Cricket Club 1907-1950Nottingham: 1951The very scarce first edition documenting the tour of the Frogs' Cricket Club in the original dust wrapper. -
1902 Cricket of To-Day and YesterdayLondon: 1902An interesting early 20th century illustrated work on the popular sport of cricket, a presentation copy signed and inscribed by cricketer Sir H. F. G. Leveson Gower. -
2004 Sussex Cricket in the Eighteenth CenturySussex: 2004A fine first edition work on the development of cricket in Sussex in the eighteenth century, an important work on the subject, complete with plates. -
1968 Pageantry of SportLondon: 1968First edition of this large paper volume concerning the history of a vast array of sports, featuring numerous charming illustrations. -
1986 The Brigadier's CollectionLondon: 1986A humorous and entertaining first edition work containing numerous tales of Peter Tinniswood's erstwhile cricketer, 'Brigadier'. -
1925 The Story of British Sporting PrintsLondon: 1925Illustrated throughout, this first edition work contains an extensive account of the history of sports engravings in England. -
1888 Annals of the Teignbridge Cricket ClubNot Stated: 1888A fascinating history of the now defunct Teignbridge Cricket Club from the years 1823 until 1883. -
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1987 The AutobiographyLondon: 1987A fine signed limited edition autobiography of the cricket player Geoffrey Boycott, in a fine morocco binding. -
1907 Laws of CricketLondon: 1907A very scarce collection of humorous illustrations depicting scenes of cricket, by cartoonist Charles Crombie. -
1878 Marylebone Club Cricket Scores and Biographies From 1855 to 1875London: 1878An attractive and extensive documentation of cricket scores between the years 1867 to 1876, with concise biographies of notable cricket players of the time. -
1950 History of Yorkshire County Cricket J M Kilburn T L Taylor J H Nash Sport[Leeds]: 1950An interesting work of sporting history by the noted sports writer J M Kilburn, illustration throughout with a total of 34 plates. -
1959-80 3vols Wisden Cricketers Almanack Sporting Handbook Norman PrestonLondon: 1959-80A three volume set of the Wisden Cricketer's Almanack edited by Norman Preston. This is a pleasing set of works offering a history of the sport. -
1951-86 10vols Wisden Cricketers Almanack Sports History John Wisden N. PrestonUnamed: 1951-86A ten volume set of 'Wisden Cricketers' Almanack' from the fifties throughout until the mid-eighties. A lovely example of this work which is widely considered one of the best sporting reference works. -
1908 Repton Cricket 1865 - 1905 by Alfred CochraneLondon : 1908A text detailing tracking the events and changes in the Cricket team in Repton, Derbeyshire. -
1921 The Cricketer P F Warner Illustrated Sporting Periodical Volume ILondon: 1921A collection of issues of The Cricketer from 1901. -
1980-83 4vol Wisden Cricketers' Almanack Sporting Reference Book WoodcockLondon : 1980-1983Four consecutive volumes of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack from the early 1980s. -
1978-81 4vol Wisden Cricketers' Almanack Sporting Reference Book Norman PrestonLondon : 1978-1981Four consecutive volumes of the Wisden Cricketers' Almanack. -
1969-1976 4vol Wisden Cricketer's Almanack Edited by Norman Preston Linen CoversLondon: 1969-1976A four volume set of the well known Wisden Cricketer's Almanack.