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BATSMAN'S PARADISE: AN ANATOMY OF CRICKETOMANIA

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In this partly autobiographical work, the author recounts his memories of the great batsmen of his youth in the 1920s: Hobbs, Hammond, Hendren, and the Surrey teams of the period. A great read, especially for the Surrey cricket supporter.

8vo. 167pp. Frontispiece, 4 pages of photographs. Dust-wrapper, sl rubbed. A good copy. 

Date
1955
Publisher
Hollis & Carter
Author
Ronald MASON

£5.00 (Code: 77670)

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