The British Academy of Cricket Manual for Gentlemen and Players. H/C. Jacket. 239 pp.

A hilarious spoof on the rules, regulations and behaviour which ruled cricket in the past. With chapters on hair and hairstyles for the cricketer, beards and self-discipline, the debilitations of marriage and love, and approved official and occasional prayers. With black and white photographs.

First published 1988 by Pavilion Books, London, in association with Michael Joseph, Kensington. Condition: Very good. Foxing on top page edges. Dust jacket very neat.