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c1922 A Cricketer's Log by G.L. Jessop Antique Illustrated Sport History Book

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c1922 A Cricketer's Log by G.L. Jessop Antique Illustrated Sport History Book

A Cricketer's Log
By G.L. Jessop
Published by Hodder and Stoughton Limited: London c1922 (undated)

" A Cricketer's Log by G. L. Jessop is a vivid and personal account of cricketing life written by one of England's most celebrated and aggressive batsmen of the late Victorian and Edwardian eras. Jessop, famously nicknamed "The Croucher" and renowned for his explosive stroke play, reflects on his career with candour, humour, and insight, blending match narratives with observations on technique, temperament, and the evolving character of the game. The book reads as both memoir and commentary, capturing cricket from the inside rather than as a detached historical record.

Drawing on his experiences with Gloucestershire, England, and overseas tours, Jessop recounts memorable matches, rivalries, and dressing-room moments, while offering thoughtful reflections on amateurism, professionalism, and the enduring tension between Gentlemen and Players. His prose is direct and engaging, often revealing the physical and mental demands of high-level cricket, as well as the influence of weather, pitches, and tactical decision-making. Illustrated with photographic plates of leading players and action scenes, the volume brings immediacy and personality to early twentieth-century cricket.

Published in London by Hodder and Stoughton around 1922, A Cricketer's Log stands as an important first-hand sporting document from a transitional period in cricket history, when the game was moving from Victorian ideals toward a more modern, competitive ethos. Both reflective and spirited, it remains a compelling read and would particularly appeal to collectors of classic cricket literature, admirers of G. L. Jessop, and those interested in the lived experience of English cricket in its formative modern years. "

Light wear and fading to original covers and spine with a few marks as shown. Contemporary inscription present. Binding solid overall with no loose pages. Pages typically clean with light age toning only. All 8 plates are present. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.

Size 24cm x 17cm x 4cm - 264 Pages

PRODUCT DETAILS


Condition: Very good
Binding: Cloth
Special Attributes: ["1st Edition", "Illustrated", "Original Cloth Bindings"]
Region: Europe
Subject: Sport
Original/Facsimile: Original
Seller Notes: Light wear and fading to original covers and spine with a few marks as shown. Contemporary inscription present. Binding solid overall with no loose pages. Pages typically clean with light age toning only. All 8 plates are present. A nice copy in very good condition overall. Please study photos to further understand condition.
Language: English
Author: G.L. Jessop
Publisher: Hodder and Stoughton Limited: London
Year Printed: 1922
Sub-subject: Cricket