The Sixties Catalogue

49 J u l y 2 0 2 0 Dedication Copy Of Behind The Scenes At Wimbledon , Inscribed By The Author To The Duchess Of Kent 47. MACAULAY, A.D.C. Behind the Scenes at Wimbledon. London, 1965. Octavo, publisher’s half green morocco gilt. $1750. Click for more info First edition, the dedication copy, inscribed: “To Her Royal Highness Princess Mariana, Duchess of Kent. With my grateful thanks, Ma’am, for the encouragement you have always given to me in running Wimbledon. Duncan Macaulay.” Also signed by Duncan Macaulay, Sunday Times tennis columnist Jackie Smyth and publisher W.A.R. Collins. Long-time Wimbledon secretary Duncan Macaulay surveys the history of the world’s oldest and most prestigious tennis tournament since 1922, when the All England Club moved to its famous Church Road location. Macaulay inscribed this copy to the dedicatee, Princess Marina, Duchess of Kent, longtime president of The All England Club. It may have been specially bound in the Club’s colors for presentation. Spine and spine ends lightly rubbed. A unique inscribed and signed copy in very nearly fine condition. “All of the greats are mentioned and their sets described.” --Kirkus