The Golden Age of Cricket 1890–1914, by David Frith, is one of the most evocative and visually rich studies of cricket’s most romantic period — the years immediately preceding the First World War.
Covering the era when cricket reached its peak of stylistic elegance and cultural importance, Frith explores the game as played by legends such as Victor Trumper, Gilbert Jessop, Wilfred Rhodes, and C. B. Fry.
The book combines literary analysis, historical narrative, and period illustration to capture the rhythm, sportsmanship, and atmosphere of late-Victorian and Edwardian cricket.
A standout feature of this volume is its artwork and photographic reproductions, including the celebrated George W. Beldam image of Victor Trumper, reproduced here in colour. The presentation reflects Omega Books’ reputation for high-quality cricket titles produced for collectors rather than mass-market readers.
This copy is the first edition, second impression, issued in the early 1980s, published under licence from Lutterworth Press. While lacking its original dustjacket, the book remains an attractive and desirable example of a classic cricket history title.
The Golden Age of Cricket 1890–1914 is consistently sought after by collectors of classic cricket literature, particularly those focusing on the Edwardian period.
This book has some water damage. Discounted sale on clearance.
