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THE QUEST FOR BOWLERS

THE QUEST FOR BOWLERS

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Mainly instructional, with a chapter of reminiscences, published following the 1926 Australian tour of England. Charles "The Terror" Turner (1862-1944) was one of Australia finest bowlers and considered near unplayable after rain on uncovered pitches. Outside cricket, he was a banker in Sydney.

8vo. 54pp. Frontispiece, 5 plates. A couple of closed tears to page edges. Light foxing. Blue cloth boards, rubbed to edges of spine. Good condition.

Date
1926
Publisher
Sydney: Cornstalk Publishing Co.
Author
Charles Thomas Biass TURNER

£50.00 (Code: 102480)

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