Catalogue for the auction of
Cricket, Football & Sporting Memorabilia
To be held on Thursday, Friday, Saturday & Sunday
6th, 7th, 8th & 9th August 2026
Lot 1739
Estimate: £40/60
Hugh de Selincourt. Two hardback titles by de Selincourt with dustwrappers. ‘The Game of the Season’, London 1931. Presentation copy with signed dedication in ink to half title page, ‘To L. [John] Arlott’ dated June 1941. Padwick 6108. Fairly good dustwrapper. Sold with ‘Over! Some Personal Remarks on the Game of Cricket’, London 1932. Padwick 499. Loss and tape repair to dustwrapper. Good condition.
It is thought that John Arlott was known by his first name, Leslie, in his early years.