{"product_id":"cricket-as-it-should-be-played-rules-practical-directions-for-amateurs-1883-kessinger-publishing","title":"Cricket As It Should Be Played: Rules \u0026 Practical Directions for Amateurs (1883) | Kessinger Publishing","description":"\u003ch2\u003eDiscover a scarce piece of cricket history\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat makes this edition meaningful\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRather 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eFaithful facsimile of the 1883 text\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eIncludes the rules and club references from the era\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003ePractical directions for amateurs to study and apply\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCarefully reproduced typography and pagination\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eA collectible that supports preservation of historical literature\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWho will value this edition\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCricket 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCricket history enthusiasts\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eLibrarians and researchers\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eCollectors of rare books and sporting governance texts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eNote 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003csection class=\"product-faq-snippet\"\u003e\u003ch3\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: What makes this edition unique?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: A faithful facsimile of the 1883 original, preserving layout, rules, and marginalia for historical study.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"faq-item\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-q\"\u003eQ: Who should consider this book?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"faq-a\"\u003eA: Cricket historians, collectors, and researchers seeking authentic, affordable access to classic guidance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/section\u003e","brand":"Kessinger Publishing","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53080832213103,"sku":"1166430359","price":30.33,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0724\/7354\/2767\/files\/kessinger-publishing-cricket-as-it-should-be-played-cover.jpg?v=1778570907","url":"https:\/\/golfavero.com\/products\/cricket-as-it-should-be-played-rules-practical-directions-for-amateurs-1883-kessinger-publishing","provider":"My Store","version":"1.0","type":"link"}