In Cricket: The Golden Ages, renowned cricket historian A. A. Thomson revisits the most memorable eras and personalities of the game, celebrating cricket’s enduring charm and heritage.
Thomson’s lyrical and nostalgic prose captures the essence of great players, unforgettable matches, and the spirit of cricket from the late Victorian age through to the mid-20th century.
A quintessential work for lovers of the game, this book reflects the golden tradition of cricket writing that Thomson perfected across his long literary career. A number of black & white photos.
First editions of A.A. Thomson’s cricket writings are highly collectable, particularly those published by Stanley Paul in the early 1960s.
Cricket | The Golden Ages by A A Thomson
Title: Cricket: The Golden Ages
Author: A. A. Thomson
Publisher: Stanley Paul & Co. Ltd.
Place of Publication: London, England
Date: 1961
Edition: First Edition
Format: Hardcover with Dustcover
Pagination: 224 pages
Dimensions: 22.2 cm x 14.5 cm x 2.5 cmCondition: Dustcover in good condition with minor chipping and a small tear to the top edge; colours remain bright and artwork clean. Price clipped. Black cloth boards in excellent condition with crisp gilt lettering to spine. Some foxing spots to endpapers and title page, with light tanning consistent with age. Pages clean, bright, and tightly bound.
