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First year of issue. This annual was published from 1901 to 1904 and in 1907. It follows on from Nottinghamshire Cricket Scores and Biographies by the same compiler.
8vo. 38pp. 2 plates,
Paperback. The third of three issues 1932-34. Continued as the "Handbook" from 1948 to date.
Paperback. Third year of issue. 8vo. 80pp. 8 plates. Original decorative paper wrappers, sl darkened.
Paperback. The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season, and continues to this day. It continued the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34.
Paperback. 8vo. 136pp. Illustrated.
The first issue of the new-look Handbook, following on from the three issues of the Yearbook 1932-34. Covers details of the 1947 season.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 88pp. Illustrated wrappers, rubbed
Paperback. The second issue of the new-look Handbook, following on from the three issues of the Yearbook 1932-34.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 92pp. Illustrated, mainly portraits. Printed green paper wrappers,
The third issue of the new-look Handbook, following on from the three issues of the Yearbook 1932-34.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 88pp. 1 plate, text illustrations, mainly portraits. Printed green
Paperback. The fourth issue of the new-look Handbook, following on from the three issues of the Yearbook 1932-34.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 88pp. Text illustrations, mainly portraits. Printed green paper
Paperback. The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 84pp. 2 plates, text illustrations,
Paperback. The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 84pp. 2 plates, text illustrations,
The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 84pp. 2 plates, text illustrations, mainly
Cricket book. The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 76pp. 2 plates, text illustrations.
Cricket book. The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 92pp. 2 plates, text illustrations,
Paperback. The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 90pp. Printed green paper wrappers, very
The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 104pp. Printed green paper wrappers - front
Paperback. The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 96pp. Printed green paper wrappers, lightly
Paperback. The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34. Covers the 1959 season.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 96pp. Printed green paper
The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34. Covers the 1960 season.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 100pp. Text illustrations. Printed
The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34. Covers the 1961 season.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 100pp. Text illustrations. Printed
The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34. Covers the 1962 season.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 100pp. Text illustrations. Printed
The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 104pp. Text illustrations. Printed green paper
The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 104pp. Text illustrations. Printed green paper
The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 104pp. Text illustrations. Printed green paper
The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34. Covers the 1965 season.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 88pp. Text illustrations. Printed
The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 84pp. Text illustrations. Printed green paper
The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 104pp. Text illustrations. Printed green paper
The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 116pp. Text illustrations. Printed green paper
The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 92pp. Text illustrations. Printed paper wrappers.
The Handbook was first issued in 1948, covering the 1947 season. It continues the three issues of the Yearbook ,1932-34.
Paperback. Small 8vo. 92pp. Text illustrations. Printed paper wrappers.
