Souvenir of the 1962–63 England v Australia Test Series was issued to commemorate the 1962–63 Ashes series played across Australia from October 1962 to February 1963.
Published in Adelaide by Associated Publishers, this 96-page illustrated booklet provides a comprehensive contemporary record of the tour, combining:
Player profiles of both Australian and MCC (England) teams
Full tour itinerary
Statistical summaries
Historical Australia v England Test records
Editorial features including:
“Dashing, daring Ted Dexter”
“Richie Benaud – inspiring leader”
“Neil Harvey — our greatest left-hander”
Coverage of Fred Trueman and other key figures
Score sheets and match forms
Photographic plates throughout
Future tour projections
The cover prominently features portraits of Richie Benaud (Captain of Australia) and Ted Dexter (Captain of England), reflecting the leadership duel central to the series.
The 1962–63 Ashes finished 1–1, with Australia retaining the Ashes — a tightly contested and strategically fascinating series of the early 1960s.
Unlike basic match programmes, this souvenir functions as a hybrid publication:
Part commemorative tour record
Part statistical annual
Part cricket magazine
Souvenir of the 1962–63 England v Australia Test Series | AshesTest Cricket
Title: Souvenir of the 1962–63 England v Australia Test Series
Cover Title: A.P. Test Cricket 1962–63
Publisher: Associated Publishers
Place of Publication: Adelaide, South Australia
Printer: The Griffin Press, Advertiser Lane, Adelaide, South Australia
Date: 1962
Edition: First Edition
Format: Softcover booklet
Pagination: 96 pages
Illustrations: Black & white photographic plates throughout
Original Cover Price: 4/- (four shillings)
Condition: Very Good (VG) – First Edition. Bright, striking original colour covers with strong green and yellow tones. Light edge wear and minor handling marks. Slight rubbing to spine edge; structurally sound. Internally clean with mild uniform age toning. No major tears, inscriptions or loose pages observed. Original price (4/-) present — not price clipped. A clean, well-preserved example of a 1960s Ashes souvenir booklet.
