IT WILL not be the fastest double century of the summer, having taken all of 47 years in its compilation. But when you have shared your 'innings' with, among others, John Arlott, Don Bradman and Harold Pinter, what has been the point in hurrying?
John McKenzie, the world's foremost cricket book dealer, will soon be sending out catalogue No.200 from his unique emporium in Stoneleigh, Surrey.
For his customers, the four-times yearly tomes are always a delight, listing as they do books of differing vintage, Wisden almanacks or cricket memoribilia in themed editions.
And catalogue No.199 reflected another of his activities. McKenzie has published more than 50 books, the latest being an account of Sir Garfield Sobers’ early years and career which is pictured on the cover of a catalogue featuring autographed material.
Earlier titles often carried introductions and forewords by the much-loved radio and television commentator John Arlott who McKenzie frequently visited at the great man’s Alderney home.
“Those visits were always something to treasure, so convivial and full of great stories,” he said.
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