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AN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE - THE STORY OF THE MYTHICAL ASHES

AN AFFECTIONATE REMEMBRANCE - THE STORY OF THE MYTHICAL ASHES

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An engaging account of 19th-century origins and growth of Australia v England Test cricket and in particular the urns and other trophies which have represented the Ashes, accompanied by an excellent selection of historical illustrations and archival material.

4to. 90pp. Paperback. Very good condition.

Date
2006
Publisher
Melbourne: Melbourne Cricket Club Library
Author
David STUDHAM (ed.)

£20.00 (Code: 84568)

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