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THE CRICKET MATCH

THE CRICKET MATCH

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De Selincourt's enduring novel centred around a village cricket match is his most famous work and has been rarely out of print since publication in 1924.

First edition, first impression. Bookplate to front pastedown. Original green clothboards, lightly rubbed to edges with some mild fading to spine. Good condition.

Date
1924
Publisher
Jonathan Cape
Author
Hugh DE SELINCOURT

£50.00 (Code: 85197)

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