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Sport & pastimes
A La Recherche du Cricket Perdu
Simon Barnes (presenter/editor; contains pieces by various authors) · illustrated by David Smith (illustrations; jacket illustrations by David E. Smith)
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- Author
- Simon Barnes (presenter/editor; contains pieces by various authors)
- Illustrator
- David Smith (illustrations; jacket illustrations by David E. Smith)
- Publisher
- Macmillan London Limited
- Year
- 1989
- Binding
- Hardback
- Dust jacket
- Yes – Very Good
- Condition
- Very Good
- ISBN
- 9780333487228
About this copy
A delightful cricket anthology gathered and presented by Simon Barnes, the much-admired sports columnist of The Times and 1986 Sports Writer of the Year. Barnes has brought together an entertaining cast of writers, from P. G. Wodehouse and Dante to Hunter S. Thompson and Tolkien, all united by a love of the game. A witty and inspired gift for cricket lovers and admirers of fine writing alike.
A handsome hardback, complete with its original green dust jacket, featuring David E. Smith's striking caricature artwork.
Condition
- Book
- Very Good - a tight, sound binding with clean, bright pages and a neat green cloth cover. Light wear only.
- Dust jacket
- Very Good - bright and attractive with clear printing and no significant tears shown.
A pre-owned book; any wear beyond that described is minor and in keeping with its age.
Collector's notes
- Edited and presented by Simon Barnes, former Sports Writer of the Year.
- Published by Macmillan London, 1989.
- Jacket illustrations and caricatures by David E. Smith.
- Jacket back priced £7.99 net.
A fine addition to any cricket or literary shelf.
This is a pre-owned book. Please look at every photograph: they show its true condition.
