Major R T Stanyforth (5 results)

Condition: New. SB 56 pp Illustrated with 11 plates 2019 N&MP Reprint of 1935 Original Edition R. T. Stanyforth may not be a celebrated name in cricket, but he deserves to be remembered. Born in 1892, the Yorkshireman was the only man to captain England without previously playing county cricket. A wicket-keeper who played mainly for the Army, he unexpectedly led England on the 1927-28 South African tour, appearing in four Tests and earning praise as a capable captain and popular personality. He later played briefly for Yorkshire and toured the West Indies in 1929 before injury ended his playing career. A Lieutenant-Colonel and MCC trustee, Stanyforth remained closely associated with cricket until his death. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. This copy is in fine, unmarked condition bound in green cloth covered boards with bright gilt titling to the spine. This copy is bright, tight, white and square. There is a neat gift inscription to the f.e.p. The unclipped dust wrapper has some mild edge wear but is still in fine condition. International postal rates are calculated on a book weighing 1 Kilo, in cases where the book weighs more than 1 Kilo increased postal rates will be quoted, where the book weighs less then postage will be reduced accordingly. Lieutenant-Colonel Ronald Thomas "Rony" Stanyforth, CVO, MC (30 May 1892 - 20 February 1964) was an Army officer and English amateur first-class cricketer, who played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club and England, captaining England in the four Test matches he played in. Stanyforth, a wicket-keeper, captained England against South Africa in 1927-28, and he won two, lost one and drew once. However, the series was a draw as the fifth Test, when Greville Stevens stood in for Stanyforth, was lost. Only three of Stanyforth's sixty one first-class games were played for Yorkshire County Cricket Club in the County Championship, and all three came in 1928 after he had captained England. He also played for the Free Foresters from 1930 to 1933. Stanyforth served in the 21st Lancers, as Aide-de-camp to General Alan Brooke 1939-1940, and as GSO1 21st Army Group 1941-1945. Stanyforth died at Kirk Hammerton, Yorkshire, in February 1964, aged 72. He was a trustee of the MCC at the time of his death, and the author of Wicketkeeping, published in 1935. Ref XX 2.…

1935 1st edition with B&W illustrations; tightly bound in green cloth with title/author details on onlay to front. Dust jacket front panel slightly discoloured; spine and back more so; wear, tear and small losses to edges and corners. Pale discolouration to page fore-edges. Internally, front free endpaper/paste-down slightly discoloured with owner's name to endpaper; otherwise, a clean, tidy copy. Used - Very Good. VG hardback in Good dust jacket.…

Cloth. Condition: Very Good Minus. Dust Jacket Condition: Fair. First Edition. DJ foxed and rubbed with chips and small tears to edges. Tiny rubbing to top of front board, looks like a bookplate has been torn from front pastedown, else book clean and tidy. Size: 8vo.

Hardcover (Original Cloth). Condition: Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Good. First Edition. Green cloth with dustwrapper, illustrated in black and white. Wrapper a little worn at edges and light foxing to text block edges. This is the first UK edition. Size: Octavo (standard book size). Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Sports & Pastimes; Cricket; Britain/UK; 1930s; Inventory No: 30310. For further info on this title, click on the "Ask Bookseller a Question" button directly underneath this listing. We will try to reply within two working days. Buyers from OUTSIDE of the UK are strongly recommended to make contact, to ask for an accurate shipping cost, BEFORE buying.…