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WILLIAM SAUNDERS THE CRICKETER

WILLIAM SAUNDERS THE CRICKETER

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Classic cricket-themed religious tract by the former Shrewsbury School XI player who went on to become Queen Victoria's Private Chaplain. He was also the Hon. Sec. of the Religious Tract Society.

8vo. 72pp. Original cloth-covered boards with embossed design. Boards lightly rubbed. Previous owner's name in ink to fly-leaf. Good condition. A rare book.

Date
1869
Publisher
Morgan & Scott
Author
Rev. James FLEMING

£200.00 (Code: 95733)

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