A first Australian edition of The Fight for the Ashes 1961 by R. A. Roberts — a comprehensive account of the 1961 Ashes series held in England, where Australia, under the leadership of Richie Benaud, reclaimed the urn in one of the most memorable contests of the post-war era.
The book includes a foreword by Sir Frank Worrell and concluding reflections (“Summing-up”) by captains Peter May and Richie Benaud.
The volume is handsomely produced, bound in red textured cloth with white lettering to the spine and the Harrap winged horse emblem at the base.
Illustrated with black and white action photographs throughout, it captures the intensity, drama, and sportsmanship of the series — particularly the famous Old Trafford Test where Benaud’s tactical brilliance turned the match.
A sought-after Ashes title documenting one of cricket’s most tactically significant series.
