Library Association, published for The Cricket Society, London, second edition, 1984. Cloth, 8vo,. xxxiv, 877 pp, ills,. A carefully prepared bibliography describing over 8,000 items (including books, pamphlets, journals and articles) on every aspect of cricket in Britain and around the world. The items are arranged in a detailed subject order and full bibliographical information is given for each item. The majority of entries are annotated on points of interest in bibliographical history or subject-matter. The 32 main sections cover general works (reference books and other bibliographies of cricket); the game at all levels in England and Wales (nearly 4,000 entries of the total 8,000 come under this section); the Commonwealth and other parts of the world; international cricket; cricket in literature; pictorial records; biography and reminiscences. The book is completed by a 12,000-entry index of authors and titles, a full synopsis of contents and a Foreword on the literature of cricket by John Arlott. Section headings illustrated with Victorian engravings of cricketing scenes. Near Fine in dustwrapper.

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Bookseller: Wykeham Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: BIBLIO-38359
Title: A Bibliography of Cricket
Author: Padwick, E.M
Format/Binding: Cloth, 8vo,
Book Condition: Used - Near Fine in dustwrapper
Binding: Hardcover
ISBN 10: 0853659028
ISBN 13: 9780853659020
Publisher: Library Association, published for The Cricket Society, London, second edition, 1984
Place of Publication: London
Date Published: 1984
Pages: xxxiv, 877 pp, ills,
Keywords: cricket cricketers cricketing Great Britain British team games sport sports 0853659028
Bookseller catalogs: Sports & Games (Bibliographies);

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