Sporting Scenes (1956) is a curated anthology of classic sporting writing, compiled primarily for educational and literary purposes. Edited by E. L. Black and A. H. Lawley, the volume reflects mid-20th-century British educational ideals, combining sport with literary appreciation.
Rather than being a single-author narrative, this book brings together extracts, essays, and descriptive passages from notable writers capturing memorable moments in sport.
Cricket features prominently, reflecting its cultural importance in Britain. While cricket is central, the anthology also includes scenes from: Football, Athletics, Rowing & Field sports.
Sporting Scenes (1956 First Edition) | Classic Cricket & Sporting Anthology
Title: Sporting Scenes
Editors: E. L. Black & A. H. Lawley
Publisher: Methuen & Co. Ltd, London
First Published: 1956
Format: Hardcover (no dust jacket present)
Pagination: 186 pages
Edition: First Edition
Condition: Original light grey/blue cloth boards clean and structurally sound. Red lettering to front board crisp and unfaded. Spine firm with only light age toning. No visible fraying or major corner bumping. Internally clean. Light, even age toning to endpapers. No heavy foxing evident. Binding tight. No dust jacket. Very good condition.
