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OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE VISIT OF THE M.C.C. TEAM TO CEYLON 1927

OFFICIAL HANDBOOK OF THE VISIT OF THE M.C.C. TEAM TO CEYLON 1927

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The comprehensive guide to England's cricket tour of Sri Lanka in January/February 1927 under A.E.R. Gilligan, including a history of past matches, a who's who of the MCC team, relevant statistics and the full programme, with photographic illustrations throughout. Portrait of Gilligan to front. The trip to Ceylon was the final leg of a tour that included India and Burma.

21.5 x 14cms. 42pp. Paperback. A few light creases. Staples are a little rusty but strong. Previous owner's name in ink to fly-leaf. A very good copy. Very scarce.

Date
1927
Publisher
Ceylon Cricket Association
Author
S.P. FOENANDER

£600.00 (Code: 95823)

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