Felix on The Bat; Being a Scientific Enquiry into the Use of The Cricket Bat Together With the History and Use of the Catapulta.

Felix, Nicholas (pseud), Nicholas Wanostrocht

Published by Baily Brothers, 1845

About this Item

First edition of Felix's famous book of cricket instruction illustrated with full colour lithograph plates attributed to G.F. Watts. Felix (real name Nicholas Wanostrocht) was a famous player for Kent and All-England in the 1830s and 40s. Large 8vo. 40pp + addenda + ads. Original green cloth with gilt engraving to front cover, restored spine. All edges gilt. Full colour frontis + 6 colour plates, 3 black and white plates + further illustrations in text. Bookplate of Hugh Cecil, Earl of Lonsdale, foxing to prelims and frontis, light foxing throughout, including some plates. Overall a very nice copy of the first edition of one of the true classics of cricket literature. From our large stock of cricket books and publications.

Seller Inventory # 3131

Bibliographic Details

• Title: Felix on The Bat; Being a Scientific Enquiry into the Use of The Cricket Bat Together With the History and Use of the Catapulta.
• Publisher: Baily Brothers
• Publication Date: 1845
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
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  • Cricket