Compiled and Edited by a W Simpson (2 results)
Language: English
Published by Brighton Herald, Brighton, UK, 1953
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Carvid Books, Cranbrook, United KingdomCarvid Books
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Poor. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 32 pages, well illustrated, this is A W Simpson's then annual pre-tour souvenir for the Australian cricket team tour of England. Printed by Brighton Herald, and assumed published by them as well. Foreword by Maurice Tate. Contains biographical details of the tourists; group pi…ctures of the two previous Australian touring sides; an action shot of HRH the Duke of Edinburgh; biographical details of the likely England players; group photographs of England's tours to New Zealand 1932-33, and to Australia 1936-37 and 1946-47. Covers somewhat marked and torn at top with a small loss; inclined to foxing internally; a mark on rear; staples noticeably off-centre; a little fragile overall but perfectly readable. A collectable item.
Language: English
Published by I M Young, 1948
- Softcover
- First Edition
Seller: Carvid Books, Cranbrook, United KingdomCarvid Books
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Add to basketSoft cover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 40 pages, pre-tour souvenir publication, well illustrated, to mark the 1948 cricket tour of England by the Australians, captained by Don Bradman and managed by Keith Johnson, the touring team which became known as The Invincibles. Publisher indicated as I M Young but presumabl…y on behalf of Simpson (Piccadilly) Ltd. Introduction by R C Robertson-Glasgow; itinerary; tourists' biographical details; some likely England opponents; group photographs of previous tourists. Fair condition overall - an ownership initial/identification mark towards top right of front cover; some marks on covers; mild edgewear; inclination to a degree of foxing.
