The Public School Cricket Year Book, Edited by A. W. Lane-Joynt — 1st Edition

£149.95

The Public School Cricket Year Book, Edited by A. W. Lane-Joynt — 1st Edition

Name: The Public School Cricket Year Book, Edited by A. W. Lane-Joynt — 1st Edition
Brand: Broadhursts Books
SKU: 4692
Price: 149.95 GBP
Availability: InStock

Write Review

In stock

£149.95

Shipping is calculated at checkout.

Publication: London, Hammond, Hammond & Co., Ltd., 1914

Formatting: 8vo, pp. vii, [pagination unverified].

Condition Report: Good. The original illustrated card wrappers are age-toned with handling wear commensurate with a fragile pre-war publication, displaying a closed tear near the mid-left spine joint of the upper wrapper and mild creasing to the extremities. The original brown cloth backstrip remains intact but exhibits rubbing and some fraying at the head and tail. The binding remains reasonably firm and square. Internally, the text block is gently and evenly toned with occasional light spotting, yet remains predominantly clean, entirely legible, and free from any major defects or previous ownership markings.

Catalogue Note: First edition, and the sole year of issue. This highly scarce sporting reference was the ambitious inaugural project of eighteen-year-old Albert William Lane-Joynt, compiled shortly after he left Radley College. Tragically, Lane-Joynt was killed in action during the First World War shortly after its publication, ensuring no subsequent editions were ever produced.

The title page bears the printed dedication that "H.M. The King has been graciously pleased to accept a Copy of this Book." Given its brief pre-war print run and the fragility of its paper-wrapper format, surviving copies of this 1914 edition are exceptionally rare on the open market today, serving as a poignant artifact of Edwardian sporting history.

Conceived and compiled by the young cricketing enthusiast A. W. Lane-Joynt, The Public School Cricket Year Book 1914 provides a fascinating, deeply detailed snapshot of schoolboy cricket on the eve of the Great War. Featuring contributions from notable figures such as Captain E. G. Wynyard, A. C. M. Croome, A. Podmore, and A. W. F. Rutty, the volume offers exhaustive reviews of the 1913 season, expert commentary on the era's emerging talents, and foundational advice for young players. Published just months before a generation of these very cricketers would be called to the trenches, this sole issue stands today as both an invaluable sporting reference and a tragic monument to a lost golden age of English cricket.

Book Condition: Good

Book Authors: A. W. Lane-Joynt

Book Publisher: Hammond, Hammond & Co., Ltd.

Book Language: English

Narrative Type: Non-Fiction

Genre: Sport & Games

Book edition: First Edition

Signed: No

Book Pages:

Book Publication Year: 1914

Book Publication Date:

Book Binding: Quarter Cloth over Card Wrappers

Illustrator: N/A

Book Series: N/A

Country/region of manufacture: London, United Kingdom

Book Dimensions:

Book Condition Guide

We stock thousands of books in a wide range of conditions. To make things clear and to help you know exactly what to expect, Please refer to these condition categories to understand the condition of the book you will receive.

Condition	Description
New	A brand-new, unread and professionally handled book. Carefully preserved from publication to purchase, these books are offered in the best attainable condition. This grade applies to recently published titles that have not entered long-term storage.
As New	The book is in pristine, original condition as if just published. No signs of use or handling. The dust jacket (if present) is equally flawless. This grade applies to any book that has remained untouched in storage for years.
Fine	The book is close to As New. It remains bright and attractive, but could show minor imperfections to the boards and/or dust jacket (if present). Its pages are typically clean and unmarked.
Near Fine	The book has a number of small flaws, i.e. slight rubbing to the edges, or tiny chips or creases to the dust jacket (if present). Its pages may have faint marks, or creases that are barely perceptible — nothing that detracts from their overall condition.
Very Good	The book maintains its structural integrity, and has no major flaws such as tears to its binding or pages. It may, however, show signs of careful use, handling, or storage — small marks and creases, light foxing. Its dust jacket (if present) remains fully intact, but small tears may be present.
Good	A book that remains intact and readable with complete text pages, but shows moderate signs of wear and use to both the book and dust jacket (if present). It may have noticeable creases, nicks, or stains, and the spine likely shows fading, bumping, and rubbing. There could be writing, underlining, and other marks on some pages, though the majority will be clean and tidy.
Fair	A book with significant wear or damage. The text pages will be complete, but there may be heavy underlining, highlighting and staining throughout, and the book’s endpapers, half-title, and copyright pages could be damaged or missing. The binding could be loose, and the dust jacket (if present) may have notable scuffs or tears. These copies are usually of interest for content, signature(s) or scarcity.
Poor	A heavily worn book whose value lies in its complete and legible text. A poor book will have substantial defects — loose joints or hinges, detached covers, loose and/or missing pages, and could be heavily soiled. A poor book is also known as a reading copy, and although compromised, can hold historical or bibliographic significance.