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SIND XI V INDIA 1978 CRICKET PROGRAMME -FULLY SIGNED BY SIND

Programme for the match between Sind and the touring Indian team in Hyderababd, 9-11 October 1978.  Large format. 60pp. Very good condition. Ex. Woodhouse collection (bookplate). Signed across

£95.00 (Code: 49641)

FORTY-FIVE SUMMERS: PERSONAL MEMORIES OF 264 TEST MATCHES SEEN FROM THE COMMENTARY BOX

Brian JOHNSTON

Johnners, aged 80, sets out in diary form his favourite and most memorable moments from the 264 Test matches on which he has commentated, for much of the time alongside Bill Frindall, to whom

£8.00 (Code: 22141)

ONE TEST AFTER ANOTHER: LIFE IN INTERNATIONAL CRICKET

Henry BLOFELD

A survey of the 1983/84 and 1984/85 cricket seasons in Australia. 8vo. 172pp. 12 pages of photographs. Dust-wrapper, very good.

£5.00 (Code: 32438)

GONE TO THE TEST MATCH: PRIMARILY AN ACCOUNT OF THE TEST SERIES OF 1948

John ARLOTT

Test-by Test account of the 1948 Austalian cricket tour of England with short essays on each of the Australian players. First Edition. Small 8vo. 192pp. 8 plates. Dust-wrapper, lightly rubbed.

£15.00 (Code: 86544)

AUSTRALIAN TEST JOURNAL: A DIARY OF THE TEST MATCHES AUSTRALIA V ENGLAND 1954-55

John ARLOTT

John Arlott's only visit to Australia was to cover the 1954-5 Ashes series when, after being routed in the first Test at Brisbane, England fought back to win the next three Tests and the series 3-1. 8vo.

£9.00 (Code: 87685)

INDIA V ENGLAND 1993 TEST MATCH PROGRAMME - 1ST TEST (EDEN GARDENS)

(ENGLAND CRICKET TOUR OF INDIA 1993)

Official souvenir programme for the 1st Test match of England's tour of India in early 1993, played at Eden Gardens on January 29th - February 2nd 1993. India won by 8 wickets in what was Gooch's 100th

£25.00 (Code: 68461)

INDIA V WEST INDIES 1958-59 (3RD TEST) CRICKET PROGRAMME - RECORD TEST WIN

Official programme for the match played at Eden Gardens, Calcutta, on December 31st 1958 to January 5th 1959. It was a humbling few days for India as Kanhai scored 256 in a total of 614 for 5 and the West

£240.00 (Code: 72110)

M.C.C. IN SOUTH AFRICA 1938-39

Brian BASSANO

An account of the MCC tour of South Africa in 1938-39, famous for the so-called 'timeless' final test when the match had to be abandoned as a draw after 10 days when the MCC had to catch the ship home. 8vo.

£10.00 (Code: 85225)

CRICKET CRUSADER

Gary SOBERS

The first autobiography from the great West Indian all-rounder. Includes accounts of the 1960-61 West Indies tour of Australia (including the famous tied test at Brisbane). 8vo. 171pp. Frontispiece, 16

£7.00 (Code: 70336)

OVER TO YOU, AGGERS: A CRICKETING ODYSSEY

Jonathan AGNEW

Amusing account of life of the international cricket cicuit as firstly a tabloid reporter then as cricket correspondent for the BBC before finally joining the Test Match Special team. 8vo. 238pp. 16 pages

£4.00 (Code: 71267)

OVER TO YOU, AGGERS: A CRICKETING ODYSSEY

Jonathan AGNEW

Amusing account of life of the international cricket cicuit as firstly a tabloid reporter then as cricket correspondent for the BBC before finally joining the Test Match Special team. 8vo. 238pp. 16 pages

£9.00 (Code: 61097)

IT'S BEEN A LOT OF FUN ... AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Brian JOHNSTON

Early volume of autobiography from Johnners, covering his boyhood introduction to cricket, life at Eton and Oxford and his 27 years with the BBC and his time with the Test Match Special team. Readers

£8.00 (Code: 60209)

MCGILVRAY - THE GAME IS NOT THE SAME

Alan McGILVRAY (as told to Norman TASKER)

Cricket book. Alan David McGilvray (1909-96) was a famous Australian cricket commentator for ABC radio, having previously played a few first-class games for New South Wales in the 1930s. When commentating

£5.00 (Code: 63747)

WICKETS, CATCHES AND THE ODD RUN

Trevor BAILEY

Cricket autobiography of Trevor Bailey, the all-rounder for Essex and England and later regular member of BBC Radio's Test Match Special team. First edition. 8vo. 240pp, 16 pages of photographs. Dust-wrapper,

£4.00 (Code: 31320)

IT'S BEEN A LOT OF FUN ... AN AUTOBIOGRAPHY

Brian JOHNSTON

Early volume of autobiography from Johnners, covering his boyhood introduction to cricket, life at Eton and Oxford and his 27 years with the BBC and his time with the Test Match Special team. 8vo. 310pp.

£15.00 (Code: 68736)

PLAYING FOR INDIA

Sujit MUKHERJEE

History of Indian Test cricket from player and commentator Mukherjee. Paperback. 1st edition. 240pp. Minor edge wear, a very good copy. With the bookplate of Robin Marlar (Sussex 1951-68).

£18.00 (Code: 35161)

CRICKET CRUSADER

Gary SOBERS

The first autobiography from the great West Indian all-rounder. Includes accounts of the 1960-61 West Indies tour of Australia (including the famous tied test at Brisbane). 8vo. 171pp. Frontispiece, 16

£30.00 (Code: 85596)

CRICKET GLOSSARY '69

TEST & COUNTY CRICKET BOARD

Aims to provide the cricket follower with a companion to enhance enjoyment of the game in 1969, including a resume of the laws, fielding positions etc plus full fixture list and English first-class averages

£7.00 (Code: 79915)

THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD

Don MOSEY

Written shortly after he retired as the BBC Cricket Correspondent, Mosey looks back over 25 years as a cricket broadcaster and writer. 8vo. 199pp. 8 pages of photographs. Dust-wrapper, very good. Signed

£15.00 (Code: 37317)

THE ALDERMAN'S TALE

Don MOSEY

"The Alderman" was Brian Johnson's name for Don Mosey when they worked together in the TMS commentary box in the late 1970s and 80s. Mosey (1924-99) was a versatile sports journalist in both print and

£4.00 (Code: 82192)

THE BEST JOB IN THE WORLD

Don MOSEY

Written shortly after he retired as the BBC Cricket Correspondent, Mosey looks back over 25 years as a cricket broadcaster and writer. 8vo. 199pp. 8 pages of photographs. Dust-wrapper, very good.

£5.00 (Code: 27424)

WE DON'T PLAY FOR FUN: A STORY OF YORKSHIRE CRICKET

Don MOSEY

A series of pen pictures of the men who shaped the history of Yorkshire CCC described by the author as " a sentimental outpouring of love and reverence". 8vo. 207pp. 8 pages of photographs. Dust-wrapper,

£6.00 (Code: 27426)

EIGHT DAYS A WEEK: DIARY OF A PROFESSIONAL CRICKETER

Jonathan AGNEW

An amusing account of a year in the life of a pro cricketer on the county treadmill. 8vo. 183pp. Illustrated. Dust-wrapper, very good. Signed and dedicated by the author to title-page. Also signed

£10.00 (Code: 30711)

EIGHT DAYS A WEEK: DIARY OF A PROFESSIONAL CRICKETER

Jonathan AGNEW

An amusing account of a year in the life of a pro cricketer on the county treadmill. 8vo. 183pp. Illustrated. Dust-wrapper, very good.  

£5.00 (Code: 86907)

THE TEST MATCH CAREER OF WALTER HAMMOND

Derek LODGE

A full record of Hammond's performances in 85 Test Matches 1927/28 - 1946/47, in particular the seven Test campaigns against Australia. 8vo. VIII+216pp, monochrome photo illustrations. Dust wrapper, spine

£5.00 (Code: 46950)

THE TEN GREATEST TEST TEAMS

Tom GRAVENEY with Norman GILLER

Graveney analyses great Test sides. 1st edition. Large 8vo. Very good in dustwrapper.

£5.00 (Code: 50932)

OLD TRAFFORD - TEST MATCH CRICKET SINCE 1884

David MORTIMER

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£7.00 (Code: 84333)

CORNERED TIGERS: A HISTORY OF PAKISTAN'S TEST CRICKET

Adam LICUDI with Wasim RAJA

A comprehensive history of Pakistani Test cricket, chronicling the development of the Test team from its inauguration in 1952, just five years after gaining independence, to date. Paperback. 4to. 304pp.

£12.00 (Code: 85550)

TEST MATCH CRICKET: A PERSONAL VIEW

Tony GREIG

Thoughts on and history of Test cricket from then England captain Greig in the wake of the Centenary Test match in Melbourne in the year of publication. 1st edition. 4to. 176pp. including black and white

£6.00 (Code: 26925)

THE CENTENARY TEST

Frank TYSON

An account of the centenary Test at Melbourne in 1977 and the celebrations surrounding it. Paperback. A4. 64pp. Profusely illustrated, very good.

£4.00 (Code: 90673)