The author, Neville Cardus (1888 to 1975) CBE was an English writer, crtic and cricket correspondent. This book, written in 1956, focuses on English cricket including commentary on English county cricket, such as, Yorkshire, Surrey and Gloucestershire. The author also delves into some of England's famous cricketers of the time, like:- Jack Hobbs, Herbert Sutcliffe, Walter Hammond, Alec Bedser, and others.
A nice read for cricketing buffs.
Close of Play by Neville Cardus
Title: Close of Play - Neville Cardus
Author: Neville Cardus
Edition: First Edition
Publication Date: 1956
Publisher: Collins, London
Binding: Hardcover
Pages: 192 pages
Dust Jacket: No
Condition: Very good for its age. Green cloth cover. Some very minor foxing on a few page edges and pages 2 & 3. Inscribd by previous owner on first page.
ISBN: N/A
Dimensions: 21.5 x 14.5 x 2 cm
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