Cricket As It Should Be Played: Rules & Practical Directions for Amateurs (1883) | Kessinger Publishing

Discover a scarce piece of cricket history

This scarce antiquarian book is presented here as a facsimile reprint of the original 1883 edition. The physical feel of the pages—age-related nuances, subtle foxing, and handwritten marginalia—offers a tangible link to the sport’s early governance and practical guidance for amateurs. The edition is designed to be affordable and high quality, while remaining true to the original work.

What makes this edition meaningful

Rather than a simple transcript, the reprint preserves the original layout, typography, and spirit. Readers can explore the official rules as they were written, along with practical directions that guided clubs under the Marylebone Club tradition.

• Faithful facsimile of the 1883 text
• Includes the rules and club references from the era
• Practical directions for amateurs to study and apply
• Carefully reproduced typography and pagination
• A collectible that supports preservation of historical literature

Who will value this edition

Cricket historians, researchers, and collectors will appreciate the authenticity and context provided by this edition. It also serves as a readable artifact for study, display, or thoughtful study in a quiet library or personal reading space.

• Cricket history enthusiasts
• Librarians and researchers
• Collectors of rare books and sporting governance texts

Note that, as a reprint of an 1883 work, readers may encounter age related imperfections such as marks, marginalia, and occasional flawed pages. The publisher aims to deliver a high quality, affordable edition that stays true to the original experience and intent.