The Cricketers of Vanity Fair - SIGNED BY AUTHOR

Russell March

ISBN 10: 0906671523 / ISBN 13: 9780906671528

Published by Webb & Bower, Exeter, UK, 1982

About this Item

112 pages, a good copy of Russell March's excellent and well-known book of cricketers who appeared in Vanity Fair. Tall book, 315mm high. Most of the cartoons depicting the cricketers are attributed to 'Spy' but there are works also by a number of others. Leslie Ward ("Spy" himself) is depicted by 'Pal'. Introduction by John Arlott. The author has written a dozen short but notable chapters on different aspects of the magazine or cricket in general by way of fascinating background. SIGNED by author as part of a dedication, on half-title page, "To G , , , P . . ., with all good wishes, Russell March". A few marks on end papers, with some slight damage around binding at rear end papers; internally else very good; a few spotting marks on top edge of text block. Jacket has some creasing along top and bottom edges, and bumping around spine; and is price-clipped. PLEASE NOTE! This is a heavy book (in excess of 1kg when packed) but postage/shipping within UK is included in the indicated pricing for 3-5 days shipping time option. For an order outside of UK or an order within UK for 1-3 days shipping time option, however, we will be asking for an additional contribution towards shipping costs.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: The Cricketers of Vanity Fair - SIGNED BY AUTHOR
• Publisher: Webb & Bower, Exeter, UK
• Publication Date: 1982
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 0906671523
• ISBN 13: 9780906671528
• Binding: Hardcover
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Good
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)
• Seller catalogs:
  • CRICKET

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Synopsis

Physical description; 112p. : col. ports. ; 32cm. Subjects; Cricket players - Portraits. Cricket players - Biography. Cricketers - 1857-1917 - Illustrations. Cricketers - 1857-1917. Cricket - Biography.

Synopsis

A collection of 40 of "Vanity Fair's" cricketing cartoons, accompanied by biographical notes which give an glimpse of outstanding figures in the public eye over a period of nearly fifty years. At this time the game of cricket became an international sport and masters of the game like W.G.Grace, Bernard Bosanquet and Alfred Littleton are seen togther in the caricatures of artists such as "Spy " and "Ape". It includes details of their batting and bowling averages, overseas tours and county matches.