Trumper Definitive Biography by Sharpham Peter (5 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. 1st printing. DJ in protective plastic cover.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Included. 1st Edition. Octavo, 253pp including index. Black cloth with gilt text to spine, very minimal shelf wear to edges and corners, coloured end papers, internally immaculate, no marks or inscriptions. D/J is pictorial with red text, minimal shelf wear to edges and corners, unclipped. Considered Australia's greatest cricketer.

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Victor Thomas Trumper (1877-1915) was known as the most stylish and versatile batsman of the Golden Age, capable of playing match-winning innings on wet wickets that his contemporaries found unplayable. He died of Bright's Disease aged just 37. 8vo. 253pp. Text illustrations. Dust-wrapper, very good. Fine condition.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. SHARPHAM, Peter [253] pp. Hodder and Stoughton 1985 9 1/2" x 6 1/4" Victor Thomas Trumper (2 November 1877 28 June 1915) was an Australian cricketer known as the most stylish and versatile batsman of the Golden Age of cricket, capable of playing match-winning innings on wet wickets his contemporaries found unplayable. Archie MacLaren said of him, "Compared to Victor I was a cab-horse to a Derby winner". Trumper was also a key figure in the foundation of rugby league in Australia.