ARLOTT, (John) and ACKROYD, (Norman).

ARLOTT AND ACKROYD. A CELEBRATION OF CRICKET, WINE, POETRY AND PLACE. WITH A COMMENTARY BY DAVID RAYVERN ALLEN.
Newnham on Severn, 2002.
Oblong 4to. [62]pp. Illustrated with 11 reproductions of etchings, and two proof plates, one signed and numbered by Ackroyd in pencil, loosely inserted in front pocket. Original full calf. Preserved in cloth slipcase.
LIMITED EDITION of 295 numbered copies, SIGNED BY NORMAN ACKROYD AND DAVID RAYVERN ALLEN. John Arlott (1914-1991) is best known as a cricket author and commentator. He was also an avid collector of books, poetry, prints and wine. Norman Ackroyd (RA) (1938-2024) was a British etcher who shared Arlott's love of wine, poetry and cricket. This book matches eleven of Ackroyd's etchings with Arlott's prose and poetry, together with a commentary by David Rayvern Allen, a friend of both men.
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