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CRICKET PRESS, publisher
The Third Australian Team in England. London: Cricket Press, [1882]. 8vo, 14 portraits and 2 other illustrations. Modern blue wrappers. Provenance: Robert Stratten Holmes (1850-1933, signature at head of title and his 3-line ms note on p. 11, last line cropped by binder) -- Julien Cahn.
Post-tour account of perhaps 'the best ever' Australian team, the single Test at the Oval, 28-29 August 1882, ending with Spofforth taking 4 for 2 in his last eleven overs to snatch a sensational 7-run victory. Padwick 4975; and 2 others on Australian cricket. (3)
The Third Australian Team in England. London: Cricket Press, [1882]. 8vo, 14 portraits and 2 other illustrations. Modern blue wrappers. Provenance: Robert Stratten Holmes (1850-1933, signature at head of title and his 3-line ms note on p. 11, last line cropped by binder) -- Julien Cahn.
Post-tour account of perhaps 'the best ever' Australian team, the single Test at the Oval, 28-29 August 1882, ending with Spofforth taking 4 for 2 in his last eleven overs to snatch a sensational 7-run victory. Padwick 4975; and 2 others on Australian cricket. (3)