Collectors books on cricket - price guide and values

Rules of Melbourne Cricket Club (1861)

Rules of the Melbourne Cricket Club. November, 1861' (Melbourne, Mason & Firth, Printers, 16 Elizabeth Street) 16pp. A small (12 cm tall) publication with an illustration of a batsman at wicket in front of a tent flying the M.C.C. banner. The booklet…

Signed Steve Waugh limited edition cricket presentation

Australian cricket 'The record Breakers' Limted edition presentation 444/1000, signed by Steve Waugh, still in bubblewarp never displayed with original shipping box, 49 x 65 cm

Diverse Album with Sports and Non-Sport Collectibles

Album containing a diverse range, noted Hoadleys 'Victorian Footballers' (24), Allen's 'Footballers' (89), MacRobertson's 'Australian Birds' (8), Sweetacres 'Australian fighting Forces Badges' (47), Allen's 'Cricketers' (9) plus other non-sport subjects…

Australian Tour Scrapbook: England, Scotland & Ireland 1938

The Australian Tour to England, Scotland & Ireland, April to September 1938, a scrapbook, assembled and annotated by team member, bill Barnett and with a presentation inscription on the inside front cover, 'To George, in memory of a Grand Tour, and with…

Harold Larwood Signed Photos

Harold Larwood, two signed photographic cuttings from books. (2).

India's 1932 Cricket Tour to England

Indian cricket Tour to England 1932: published by the board of control for cricket in India. Pre-tour, for the 1932 Indian tour of England, their second visit but the first in which they played test matches. Large 8vo. 48pp. Illustrated throughout.…

Grimmett and Bradman Signed Flicker Book

C.V. Grimmett 'Flicker' book no. 2 circa 1930, demonstrating 'Googley Delivery and off break finger Spin', the title page (slightly reduced at top) signed in ink by Grimmett and Don Bradman. (the front cover has a narrow piece of adhesive tape affixed).…

Cricket Equipment Catalogue 1907-81

The M.S.D. Cricket list Season 1907-81 issued by the Melbourne sports Depot, 55-57 Elizabeth Street, Melbourne, a 32 page price list of bats, balls, caps, wickets, bails, protectors and guards, gloves, bags, scoring books, wearing apparel, nets, boots,…

Cricketers and Entertainers Autograph Book

A small autograph book, circa 1970s-90s, containing over 250 signatures, mainly cricketers but also a few entertainers. Noted holding, Statham, Chappell, Trueman, Barlow, Richie Benaud, ray Lindwall, Dean Jones, Jeremy Coney, Gladstone small, Robin Smith,…

Cricket Club Bar Hanging Sign with Memorabilia

The 'Cricket Club Bar' hanging sign from the Windsor Hotel, Melbourne, featuring a full-size bat hanging from a metal wall bracket. Now renamed 'The cricket Bar', the walls are covered in a fantastic range of cricket memorabilia. 77 cm x 55 cm, this is…

Cricket Scrapbook 1949-61 with 150+ Autographs

The 1949-61 scrapbook, companion to the previous item. Includes the 1959 Indian Team to England, the Oxford University team and County teams of the period including Middlesex 1959, Sussex 1958, Hampshire, Somerset, Glamorgan, Derbyshire, Gloucestershire…

A Missionary Voyage to the Southern Pacific Ocean

Wilson, James, A Missionary Voyage to the Southern Pacific Ocean, Performed in the Years 1796, 1797, 1798 in the Ship Duff, commanded by Captain James Wilson, compiled from journals of the officers and the missionaries, and illustrated with maps, charts…

Cricket Autograph Book - Commonwealth, Australia, India, England Players

1949-56 Autograph Book, with 40 cricket signatures, includes 1949 Commonwealth team (8); 1956 Australia (14); various India & England players, noted Ray Lindwall, Keith Miller, Alec Bedser, Derek Shackleton, Fred Trueman, Vijay Hazare, Duleepsinhji…

The Bradman Book: Records of World's Greatest Cricketer

Don Bradman: 'The Bradman Book - The Story and Records of the World's Greatest Cricketer', compiled by 'Outfield', drawn by Will Mahony (Melbourne, 1948).

Cricket Autograph Book with Bradman Plate and Team Plate

Autograph Book with 250+ signatures, many collected during 1977 Centenary Test, noted Norman Yardley, Colin Cowdrey, Richard Hadlee, Denis Compton, Jack Ryder, Leo O'Brien, Ray Lindwall, Bill Brown, Arthur Morris, Ron Hamence, Neil Harvey, Peter May; Don…

Cricket Biographies Collection

Biographies 'Pep - The Story of Cec Pepper' by Piesse No.92/100 hardbound (Mt Eliza, 2018); 'Reggie: Five Years of Fame, the Story of Reginald Duff' by Sissons No.66/200 (Mt Eliza, 2015); 'The Silk Express - The Story of Ea Ted McDonald' by Richardson (Mt…

Cricket Library: 68 Books & More

Cricket library with 68 books including 'The Paddock That Grew - The Story of the Melbourne Cricket Club' by Dunstan (Melbourne, 1974); 'Glorious Innings - Tresures from the Melbourne Cricket Club Collection' by Bouwman (Melbourne, 1987); 'Seasons in the…

Cricket Books Collection (Qty 27)

Cricket books including 'The Fight for the Ashes in 1926' & 'The Fight for the Ashes in 1930' by Warner; 'Kissing the Rod - The Story of the Tests of 1934' by Fender; 'South African Cricket 1927-1947' by Duffus. (Qty 27)

Cricket Books Collection (7) - 1891 to 1987

Cricket books including 'Cricket' by Wg Grace (Bristol, 1891); 'Lord's 1787-1945' by Sir Pelham Warner (signed) (London, 1947); 'Cricket Safari - A Pictorial View of the Australian Team in South Africa 1985-87' by Chris Harte (signed) (Adelaide, 1987).…

Signed Album with Centenary Test FDC and More

Album with First Day and other covers etc including 20 signed items, noted 1977 Centenary Test Fdc with 17 signatures. Ex Don Wigan collection. (Qty 60+)

Autographed books with famous sports signatures

Autographed books noted signatures of O.J.Simpson, Lance Armstrong, Mary Lou Retton (Us gymnast); cricket book with 15 signatures including Glenn McGrath. (Qty 4 books)

1932/33 English Team Autograph Page with Notation

The 1932/33 English Team in Australia: Page removed from an autograph book featuring the original signatures in pen of the 17 cricketers in the English touring party including Jardine (Captain), Tait, Wyatt, Hammond, Sutcliffe, Larwood and Bowes. Mounted…

Clarrie Grimmett's Flicker Books and Pocket Knife Gift Set

Clarrie Grimmett Flicker Books: No.4 'Leg Break Delivery and Leg Break Finger Spin' and No.5 'Googly Delivery and off Break Finger Spin' both complete and in fair condition; accompanied by a small pocket-knife with Grimmett's monogrammed initials 'Cvg'.…

Jilliby Cricket Club Minutes Book 1909-1916

Jilliby Cricket Club 1909 - 1916: The Minutes book of this pioneer-era Central Coast Cricket Club, in the hand of A.H.Brown, who was the Honorary Secretary. Recorded in his fine copper-plate manuscript are the minutes of meetings, including the decision…

Alice in Holidayland: A Parody with Pictures

'Alice in Holidayland' by F.W.Martindale 'A parody in prose, verse and picture perpetrated with apologies to the Immortal Originals of Lewis Carroll and John Tenniel.' Pictures by Frank Mason and Noel Pocock. second Edition. [Leeds; Chorley & Pickersgill;…

Bat and Ball: Cricket Records 1864-1900

'Bat-v-Ball Individual Cricket Records From 1864 to 1900' compiled by J.H. Lester [Nottingham, 1900]; 366pp + intro + adverts; original stiff paper wrappers with faults. Scarce.

Distinguished Visitors Book: Old Swan Hotel 1953-1984

Old Swan Hotel, Harrogate, Yorkshire: The Distinguished Visitors Book (blue leather with gilt embossing) intermittently maintained during the 1953-84 period. Yields many fascinating autographs including Mary, Princess Royal; James Ramsden; Jose Ferrer;…

Ben Barnett's Sensational Autograph Book with Arthur Mailey's Illustrations

Ben Barnett's Sensational Autograph Book Featuring the Work of Arthur Mailey An autograph book titled 'Australian Cricket Tour - England 1934' on the first page, followed by 18 full-page illustrations of the team members and officials in the touring party…

English Cricket Autograph Book: 1908-1930

An English Autograph Book c1914-30 autograph book containing the pen signatures English County and Test Match cricketers who appeared in Tests between 1908 and 1930. The collection was assembled by C.M.Pardy, who went on to become an Alderman of the City…

Cricket Library: Australian and English Content

A Cricket Library: A large quantity of books, mainly about Australian cricket and cricketers but also strong in English content. Mixed condition and with a degree of duplication, but includes many useful books in hard cover and with dust jackets.…

Cricket Library with 68 Books & Magazines

Australia: Cricket Library with 68 books including 'The Paddock That Grew- The Story of The Melbourne Cricket Club' by Dunstan (Melbourne, 1974); 'Glorious Innings- Treasures from the Melbourne Cricket Club Collection' by Bouwman (Melbourne, 1987);…

Cricket Biographies Bundle

Biographies 'Reggie: Five Years of Fame, the Story of Reginald Duff' by Sissons No.68/200 (Mt Eliza, 2015); 'Shane Warne- My Illustrated Career' by Warne (signed) No 927 in slipcase; 'The Terror: Charlie Turner, Australia's Greatest Bowler' by Sissons (Mt…

Cricket Books Collection

Books: 'With Bat and Ball' by Giffen (Melbourne, 1898); 'The Fight for the Ashes 1932-3' by Jb Hobbs (London, 1933); 'History of Yorkshire County Cricket 1924-1949' by Kilburn (Leeds, 1950); 'South African Cricket 1927-1947' by Duffus (Johannesburg, 1948)…

Famous Cricket Players Gallery

'The Book of Cricket. a New Gallery of Famous Players' by C. B. Fry [London, 1899], Fair condition

Cricket Books Bundle, Including 'With Bat and Ball' (1898)

Cricket books (6) in Varied condition, Noted 'With Bat and Ball' by George Giffen [London, 1898].

Cricket Autographs Collection

Cricket Autographs: signed pictures, pieces & books (17 items), Noted Clem Hill, C.B.Fry, Don Bradman & Arthur Morris.

Cricket Library Collection (178 books)

1980s Cricket Library, noted 'The Third Australian Team in England 1882' published by McKenzie (Cambridge, 1989), 'Archie Jackson -The Keats of Cricket' by Frith (London, 1987), 'Men in White - The History of New Zealand International Cricket' by Neely,…

Cricket Bibliography

A Bibliography of Cricket' by Padwick (1st edition, London, 1977)

Australian Cricket Memorabilia Collection

Cricket Group, noted Abc Cricket Books (31) from 1965-66 to 1994-95, '200 Seasons of Australian Cricket' deluxe edition signed Glenn McGrath, Melbourne Cc Annual reports (4) from 1946-47 to 1950-51

ABC Cricket Collection & Almanack (67)

Abc Cricket Books, collection (60) from 1954-55 to 2015-16, plus 'The Abc Australian Cricket Almanack' (7) from 1990-96. Fair/VG. (Total 67)

Cricket Programmes Collection, 1964-98

Cricket Programmes, 1964-98 range, noted 1964 New Zealand v South Africa 3rd Test in Auckland, 1985-89 England programmes (44) in four bound volumes. Fair/Good condition.

Bodyline Tour Guide 1932-33

1932-33 Bodyline Tour: 'The Sporting Globe Cricket Book 1932-3' by Baillie [Melbourne, 1932]. Fair/Good condition. Scarce 'Body-Line' tour guide.

Cricket and Golf Books Collection

Abc Cricket Books (38) from 1947-92, plus other cricket books/tour guides (16) including 'Souvenir of Australian Cricket Tour 1930', golf book.

Vintage Autograph Book: Cricket and Rugby Teams 1950s

1950s autograph book, with c202 signatures, noted cricket teams including 1950-51 England, West Indies, Victoria & NSW;rugby league teams with 1951 France, 1951 Australia, later Australia & New Zealand teams.

Cricket Autograph Books with Notable Signatures

Autograph books (3), noted range of signatures including John McCarthy Blackham (Australian test player no.2), Hugh Trumble, Monty Noble, 1926-27 Victoria (7), 1926-27 NSW (9), 1926-27 south Aust (12), 1927-28 Queensland (12), 1927-28 Victoria (14),…

Pakistan Cricket: Encyclopedic History and Triumphs

Pakistan cricket books, noted 'Encyclopedia of Pakistan Cricket 1947-48 to 2004' by Baloch & Parvez [Pakistan, 2005], 'Babes of Cricket to World Champion' by butt [Karachi, 1996], 'Cornered Tigers - a History of Pakistan's Test Cricket' by Licudi [Antigua…

Cricket Bibliography: Padwick and Eley's Works

A Bibliography of cricket' by Padwick [1st edition, London, 1977], plus 'Padwick's Bibliography of Cricket Vol.II' by Eley & Griffiths [London, 1991].

NSW Cricket Year Book

Six volumes: NSW Cricket Association Year Book

Fine Cricket Prints, Harrods, & Masterpieces of Photography

Three large pictorial volumes, 'The Noblest game: a book of fine cricket prints', 'Harrods a Palace in Knightsbridge', '50 Masterpieces of Photography by Dr Julian Smith.

Aussies in England 1884: Complete Cricket Tour Record

Cricket: 'The Australians in England - A Complete Record of the Cricket Tour of 1884' Edited by Charles F. Pardon. (George Robertson & Co., London, 1884) 184pp + advertisement pages. Rebound, lacking original soft covers.,

ABC Cricket Books & Tour Guides Collection

ABC cricket books, 67 issues from 1947-48 to 2013-14, plus other tour guides (11). Fair/VG condition

Cricket Sketches 1928-1929 by Arthur Mailey

'Cricket Sketches 1928-1929' by Arthur Mailey [Sydney, 1928], rebound in green cloth, preserving original wrappers (back cover with piece missing). Fair/Good condition.

Cricket Sketches by Artur Mailey

'Cricket Sketches, By Artur Mailey, The famous Australian Googly Bowler' [Sydney, 1924]. We haven't had this one before, and it is only listed in Padwick Volume II. Fair/Good condition.

Test Cricket Caricatures 1920-21 by Arthur Mailey

'Who's Who in Test Cricket, England v Australia, 1920-1921' with caricatures by Arthur Mailey [London, 1921], original paper wrappers. Fair condition. Very scarce.

Mailey's Cricket Sketches

'Mailey's Googlies - County and Test Cricket Sketches by the Great Australian Bowler', by Arthur Mailey [London, 1921], original wrappers. Fair/Good condition.

Triangular Tests 1876-1912: A Historical Account

'The Triangular Tests 1876-1912' by Dorey [London, 1912], rebound preserving original wrappers.

Antique Book: English Cricket Game, 1877

'The English Game of Cricket' by Charles Box [London, 1877], original blue pictorial boards. Fair/Good condition.

1872 Lillywhite's Cricketers Annual - Rebound in Black Cloth

'James Lillywhite's Cricketers' Annual', for 1872 (first year of publication), rebound in black cloth (without original covers). Fair/Good condition.

Lillywhite's Cricket Companion 1865-1885 (7 Volumes)

'John Lillywhite's Cricketers' Companion', for 1865-1885 [London 1865-85], complete set bound in seven volumes. Fair/Good condition.

Rare Set: Cricket Scores & Biographies of Celebrated Cricketers

'Cricket Scores and Biographies of Celebrated Cricketers', by Lillywhite/ Haygarth/ Ashley-Cooper [London, 1862-1925], complete set of 15 volumes. Fair/Good condition. Very rare set.

1833 'Young Cricketer's Tutor' in Fair Condition

'The Young Cricketer's Tutor' by John Nyren [London, 1833], first edition, publisher's cloth with printed label. Fair condition.

Bound Volumes of 'The American Cricketer' Magazine (1907-10)

'The American Cricketer' magazine, issues for 1907-10 in four bound volumes [Philadelphia, 1907-10]. Good condition.

Bringing Back the Ashes: M.C.C. Tour in Australia, 1903-1904

'Bringing Back the Ashes. A Complete and Accurate Review of The M.C.C. Tour in Australia, 1903-1904' by Looker-On (J.H.Stainton) [London, 1904], rebound in maroon cloth, preserving original wrappers. Fair/Good condition..

Cricket: Today & Yesterday - 2 Vol. Set (1902)

'Cricket of To-day and Yesterday', two volume set, by Percy Cross Standing [London, 1902], with extensive photos and 13 colour plates. Fair/Good condition.

Victor Trumper's Pen Signature in Jubilee Book of Cricket

Victor Trumper, pen signature on page from Ranjitsinhji's 'Jubilee Book of Cricket'. Collected by L.C.Palariet.

P.F. Warner's Cricket Books Collection

P.F.Warner Cricket Books, noted 'Cricket in Many Climes' [London, 1900], 'Cricket Across The Seas' [London, 1903], 'How We Recovered the Ashes' [London, 1904], 'The Fight for the Ashes in 1926' & 'The Fight for the Ashes in 1930'. Poor/Good condition.

South Australian Cricket: 50 Years Reminiscences

'South Australian Cricket. Reminiscences of Fifty Years' by Clarence Moody [Adelaide, 1898], rebound in maroon covers, preserving original wrappers. Good condition.

Australian Cricketers Album 1898

'Cricket Album - Noted Australian Cricketers' edited by Clarence Moody [Adelaide, 1898], the six monthly parts bound in blue cloth. Fair/Good condition.

English Cricketers' Tour in the Colonies (9 words)

'The English Cricketers' Tour in the Colonies', edited by Clarence Moody [Adelaide, 1898], rebound in maroon cloth, preserving original wrappers. Fair/Good condition.

Australian Cricket Annual 1896-98 (3 Volumes)

'Australian Cricket Annual - A Complete Record of Australian Cricket...', edited by John C.Davis, complete set of 3 volumes [Sydney, 1896-98], rebound in maroon cloth, preserving original wrappers. Fair/Good condition.

World of Cricket: 50 Years of England vs Australia

'World of Cricket. 50 Years of Cricket. England v. Australia. Colony v. Colony, 1856 to 1895' by Ironside [Sydney, 3rd edition, 1895], rebound in dark green cloth (without original wrappers). Fair/Good condition. Rare (Padwick 3419 & 4371 - this 3rd…

Australian Cricket and Cricketers, 1856-1894

'Australian Cricket and Cricketers, 1856 - 1893-94' by Clarence Moody [Melbourne, 1894], rebound in maroon cloth, preserving original wrappers. Presentation copy initialled by the author in 1920. Good condition.

Cricket Field Magazine 1892 Bound Volume

'The Cricket Field' magazine, Volume 1 Nos.1-24 in bound volume [London, 1892]. Fair/Good condition.

Comic Cricket by Alec Nelson and Chris Davis

'Comic Cricket, by the Cockney Sportsman (Alec Nelson), With Illustrations by Chris Davis' [London, 1891], rebound in maroon cloth, preserving original pictorial boards. Fair condition. Padwick 6831.

Signed W.G. Grace Cricket Book

'Cricket' by W.G.Grace [Bristol, 1891] deluxe edition No.640/652, signed by W.G.Grace, and with ownership signature of Percy Thornton. Fair/Good condition.

3 Bound Volumes of 'Cricket' (1886-1909)

'Cricket: A Weekly Record of the Game', bound volumes V (1886), IX (1890) & XXVII (1909). Fair/Good condition.

Cricket Chat: Portraits and Biographies of Eminent Cricketers

Cricket Chat: Gleanings from 'Cricket' during 1884-85. Portraits & Biographies of Eminent Cricketers' [London, 1886], rebound in grey covers. Fair/Good condition.

Aussie Cricket Tour 1884 Record

'The Australians in England. A Complete Record of the Cricket Tour of 1884' by Charles Pardon [London, 1884], rebound in maroon cloth (missing front wrapper). Fair/Good condition.

The Fourth Australian Cricket Team in England

The Doings of The Fourth Australian Cricket Team in England, with Portraits, Biographies, Averages' [London, 1884], rebound preserving original wrappers, and with Cabinet Card 'The Australian Cricketers' tipped in. Fair/Good condition.

1964 Esso India Cricket Stars Album - Complete Set

1964 Esso (India) 'Album of Cricket Stars', complete set [37] affixed into album with photo corners. G/VG. Scarce.

Cricket Bibliography with Catalogues

A Bibliography of Cricket' by Padwick [London, 1984]. plus 'Padwick's Bibliography of Cricket Vol.II' by Eley & Griffiths [London, 1991]. Also range of J.W.McKenzie book catalogues (87). Fair/Good condition.

Centenary Test Dinner Book with Secombe's Signature

'The Lord's Taverners Sticky Wicket Book', special edition for 1980 Centenary Test Dinner, with caricature & signature of Harry Secombe inside. Bookplate of Sam Loxton.

Rare Cricket Sketches and Stories by Arthur Mailey

'Cricket Sketches and Short Stories', by Arthur Mailey, The Australian Googly Bowler [Sydney, 1933], rebound in green cloth, preserving original wrappers. Extremely scarce. Fair/Good condition.

Aussies in England 1882: Complete Cricket Tour Record

The Australians in England. A Complete Record of the Cricket Tour of 1882' by Charles Pardon [London, 1882], rebound in maroon cloth (missing covers), endorsed 'The Sporting Editor, South Australian Register, With the Authors' Compliments'. Fair/Good…