Author: Neville Cardus; John Arlott; I. A. R. Peebles; Benny Green [ed.]; et al.
Title: Wisden Anthology 1940-1963; Wisden Anthology 1963-1982
Description: London, Guild Publishing, 1983-1985. Cloth. Two smart Wisden anthologies exploring cricket over the years 1940 to 1982, with contributions by well-known writers and cricketers. Two anthologies in the publisher's original cloth bindings, with the original unclipped dust wrappers. The Wisden Cricketers' Almanack is colloquially known as the Bible of Cricket, and is an extensive reference work on the sport. It was founded in 1864 by the cricketer John Wisden. Wisden was an important cricketer who, aside from his notable cricketing achievements, is best remember for the founding of this important cricketing publication.This set comprises:Wisden Anthology 1940-1963 (1985, early edition) edited by Benny GreenWisden Anthology 1963-1982 (1983, first edition) edited by Benny GreenThese volumes contain contributions from Sir Neville Cardus, I. A. R. Peebles, John Arlott, Basil Easterbrook, Sir Compton Mackenzie and many more. In the publisher's original cloth bindings, with the original unclipped dust wrappers. Externally, excellent. Spine is slightly cocked to the 1940-63 anthology. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean except for the odd spot to the fore edge. Small scattering of spots to the first couple of pages to the 1963-82 anthology. Dust wrappers are in lovely condition. Edgewear to the rear of the dust wrapper to the 1963-82 anthology. Fine . Ill.: Not Stated. Fine/Fine.

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