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THE HISTORY OF A HUNDRED CENTURIES, WRITTEN BY W.G. GRACE

THE HISTORY OF A HUNDRED CENTURIES, WRITTEN BY W.G. GRACE

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A detailed account of each of W.G.'s first 104 centuries, from the first in 1866 (224* for England v Surrey at the Oval) to the 104th in 1895 (101 Gentlemen of England v I. Zingari). Published as part of W.G.'s testimonial fund.

Small 8vo. 135pp + [8] adverts. Rebound in black cloth, gilt title to upper board. A very good copy. [Padwick, 7582] 

Date
1895
Publisher
L. Upcott Gill
Author
William YARDLEY (Ed)

£82.00 (Code: 94100)

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