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AMBASSADORS OF GOODWILL - MCC TOURS 1946/47-1970/71

AMBASSADORS OF GOODWILL - MCC TOURS 1946/47-1970/71

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An illustrated assessment of the MCC's attempts to foster good relations within the Empire/Commonwealth via long overseas tours, an aim which became gradually undermined by the increasing professionalism of England sides captained by the likes of Hutton and Illingworth.

8vo. 287pp. Dust-wrapper. Very good condition. Signed by the author to title-page.

Date
2018
Publisher
Worthing: Pitch Publishing
Author
Mark PEEL

£16.00 (Code: 80695)

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