South Africa Versus England by Ray Knowles
South Africa Versus England (Collectible 1995 Test Cricket History, Illustrated)
A Fully Illustrated Review of Test Cricket Between South Africa and England, 1889 to 1994
Bibliographic Specifications
- Title: South Africa Versus England: A Test Cricket History
- Author: Ray Knowles
- Publisher: Sable Media (Pty) Ltd, Cape Town
- Publication Date: 1995
- ISBN-13: 9780958406239
- ISBN-10: 0958406235
- Edition Details: First published 1995.
- Binding: Publisher's illustrated perfect-bound card wrappers, cream and white with a yellow spine carrying the title and the Sable Media logo.
- Physical Format: Large softcover (trade paperback size), 222 pages. Illustrated with black-and-white photographs and line drawings.
- Language: English
Official Condition Report
- The Book: Very Good Plus (VG+)
- Exterior / Wraps: The illustrated cream and white card wrappers are clean and bright. There is a slight crease and light rubbing at the top of the spine, and a small bump to the top corner of the back cover. The spine is straight with no lean, and the edges are clean.
- Interior: The pages are clean, with no foxing or marks. The text block is tight and sound, and the book opens well. No markings.
- The Dust Jacket: Not Applicable (As Issued)
Synopsis & Historical Value
South Africa Versus England: A Test Cricket History, by Ray Knowles, surveys more than a century of Test cricket between the two countries, from the first meetings in 1889 up to 1994. The book is built around match reports and major scores, so readers can follow the course of the rivalry series by series.
It is richly illustrated, with period photographs of key players and decisive moments. The back cover mentions more than 400 photographs. It will suit collectors of South African sporting history and anyone interested in how one of the great Test rivalries developed.
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