Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Football & Sporting Memorabilia

To be held on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
6th, 7th, 8th & 9th August 2026

Lot 1692
Estimate: £50/80
Cricket histories and reference books. Box comprising a mixed selection of twenty one titles, some signed and the odd limited edition. ‘Between the Wickets’, Eric Parker, London 1926, signed in ink to the front endpaper by Parker, 17th April 1942, with ownership signature of John Arlott (signed ‘Leslie T.J. Arlott’). Original dustwrapper with faults. ‘Memorable Cricket Matches’, Geoffrey Tomkinson, Kidderminster 1958, no. 232/500 signed by the author. ‘First-Class Cricketers from Christ College, Brecon’, D.T. and J.B. Smith, 1979, limited edition no. 61/100, signed by D.T. Smith. Good dustwrapper. ‘A Bibliography of Cricket’, E.W. Padwick, 1st edition London 1977, only 750 copies printed, 2nd Edition London 1984, and ‘Volume II’, Stephen Eley and Peter Griffiths, London 1991. Dustwrappers. ‘The Noblest Game. A Book of Fine Cricket Prints’, Neville Cardus and John Arlott, London 1969, original green cloth in very good condition. ‘Ayres’ Cricket Companion’ 1908 in very good condition, and other titles signed by Alan Hill, David Foot, Brian Johnston, Mike Brearley, Steven Chalke etc. Odd faults to some, overall in good condition.

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