John Arlott. The original grey Olivetti Studio 44 manual typewriter, previously owned by John Arlott, on which he wrote many of his cricket, sporting and other articles over the many years of his journalistic career. Sold with a note of authenticity from David Rayvern Allen, a previous owner, which incorporates a poem entitled 'Prayer for an Immortal Line'. 'The authenticity typewritten by Allen begins 'John Arlott's Olivetti typewriter on which two forefingers produced millions of words on all manner of subjects'. An unusual piece of cricketing history..... Some signs of wear otherwise in good condition. Previously sold in Vennett-Smith's auction of November 1999 as lot 2381
Leslie Thomas John Arlott was an English journalist, author and cricket commentator for the BBC's Test Match Special. He was also a poet and wine connoisseur. With his poetic phraseology, he became an iconic cricket commentator noted for his 'wonderful gift for evoking cricketing moments' by the BBC
John Arlott. The original grey Olivetti Studio 44 manual typewriter, previously owned by John Arlott, on which he wrote many of his cricket, sporting and other articles over the many years of his journalistic career. Sold with a note of authenticity from David Rayvern Allen, a previous owner, which incorporates a poem entitled 'Prayer for an Immortal Line'. 'The authenticity typewritten by Allen begins 'John Arlott's Olivetti typewriter on which two forefingers produced millions of words on all manner of subjects'. An unusual piece of cricketing history..... Some signs of wear otherwise in good condition. Previously sold in Vennett-Smith's auction of November 1999 as lot 2381
Leslie Thomas John Arlott was an English journalist, author and cricket commentator for the BBC's Test Match Special. He was also a poet and wine connoisseur. With his poetic phraseology, he became an iconic cricket commentator noted for his 'wonderful gift for evoking cricketing moments' by the BBC
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