BOOK – SPORT – CRICKET – MASTERS OF CRICKET, FROM TRUMPER TO MAY by JACK FINGLETON

In Masters of Cricket, from Trumper to May, celebrated Australian cricketer and journalist Jack Fingleton assesses some of the great players from the early days of international cricket including Victor Trumper , Sir Jack Hobbs, Warren Bardsley and many more

Originally published by William Heinemann in 1958, this is a Sportsman's Book Club edition published in London in 1959 - it is 260 page hardback, burgundy cloth cover with gold lettering on the spine complete with dustjacket measuring 8.25" (20.5m) x 5.25” (13cm) x 7/8" (2cm)

The paper is a little yellowed with age but otherwise it is in excellent condition with a good binding, no written dedications and no staining etc – as you can see from the photos, the dustjacket has a few wear marks but is generally in good condition

A nice collectable book and a great read for the enthusiast, it will make a fine addition to any cricket library