{"product_id":"a-scarce-copyright-edition-of-the-cricket-match-by-hugh-de-selincourt","title":"A scarce copyright edition of The Cricket Match by Hugh de Selincourt","description":"\u003cp\u003eHere we have a Readers Library copyright edition (no. 372) of this iconic work of fiction from 1928. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe first edition of this book was published in 1924.  De Selincourt's enduring novel centred around a village cricket match is his most famous work and has been rarely out of print since its release.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnown for producing affordable, pocket-sized hardbacks with decorative gilt-stamped covers, The Readers Library mass-market editions were widely sold in the 1920s. Due to the low-cost acidic paper used at the time, surviving copies are now considered collectible. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis copy is in G+ condition, binding and boards sound, gilted cover and spine have survived well which adds value. Missing dust jacket. Tear to top of spine. Measures 170mm by 110mm. A nice find! \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Anec•dote","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58789555044655,"sku":"UB3543","price":48.0,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0912\/0579\/6143\/files\/UB3543A.jpg?v=1793920606","url":"https:\/\/anec-dote.co.nz\/products\/a-scarce-copyright-edition-of-the-cricket-match-by-hugh-de-selincourt","provider":"Anec•dote","version":"1.0","type":"link"}