CURIOSITIES OF FIRST-CLASS CRICKET

A compendium of unusual occurances, or notabilia, in cricket matches for the period 1730 to 1901, presented in chronological order. For example, from 1838: "Sussex (with F. Pilch) v. England, at Brighton, August 27th, 28th and 29th. J. Napper, for Sussex, was at the wicket two hours in his second innings for but 7 runs". 

Small 8vo. viii + 126pp. Rebound in dark full-calf with original printed paper wrappers preserved, sl soiled. Handmade marbled end-papers. Gilt lettering to spine. A handsome copy.  [Padwick, 99]