Part of the Modern Sports series edited by Howard Marshall, Cricket by D. R. Jardine is a classic instructional and analytical text by one of cricket’s most controversial and cerebral figures — the England captain behind the infamous “Bodyline” strategy.
Jardine’s work explores every facet of the game, including batting, bowling, fielding, captaincy, and tactics, offering a masterclass in cricketing thought from one of its most strategic minds.
This edition, printed under the Book Production War Economy Standard, reflects post-war British publishing conditions and remains a fascinating collectible for cricket historians and readers interested in the evolution of cricket technique and strategy.
The 1946 revised edition is moderately scarce, particularly with its dustcover intact.
Cricket by D. R. Jardine | 1946 Revised Edition
Title: Cricket (Modern Sports Series)
Author: D. R. Jardine (Douglas Robert Jardine)
Editor: Howard Marshall
Publisher: J. M. Dent & Sons Ltd., London
Publication Year: 1946 (First published 1936; reprinted 1939; revised and reprinted 1946)
Edition: Revised 1946 Edition
Dimensions: 22 cm × 14.5 cm × 2.5 cm
Format: Hardcover with Dustcover
Illustrations: 45 pages of photographs and 21 diagrams
Pages: (approx.) 240Condition: Hardcover with original dustcover. Dustcover shows minor edge wear and small tears consistent with age but retains strong presentation. Green cloth boards and gilt spine lettering are clean and well preserved. Pages show mild age toning but remain firm and unmarked. Inscription by previous owner on front paste down. Price clipped. Overall, a very good copy for its age.
