HOBBS, J.B. -- " A Record of the Names of the 1497 Subscribers to the Fund which was raised to re-build the Main Entrance to the Oval and to erect a pair of wrought-iron Gates in honour of J.B. Hobbs ," presentation album, 28ll., manuscript on vellum, 4to, [1934], the title illuminated and heightened in gilt and silver, further inscribed: " The opening ceremony was performed by the President of the Surrey County Cricket Club, Mr. H.D. G. Leveson Gower, on 5th May, 1934. Architect: L. de Soissons, Gates by: Eric Munday, Structure by: Hall, Bedall & Co. ," 3 mounted photographs, list of subscribers in gothic lettering, the pages ruled in gilt, contemporary brown morocco, silver edges.
HOBBS, J.B. -- " A Record of the Names of the 1497 Subscribers to the Fund which was raised to re-build the Main Entrance to the Oval and to erect a pair of wrought-iron Gates in honour of J.B. Hobbs ," presentation album, 28ll., manuscript on vellum, 4to, [1934], the title illuminated and heightened in gilt and silver, further inscribed: " The opening ceremony was performed by the President of the Surrey County Cricket Club, Mr. H.D. G. Leveson Gower, on 5th May, 1934. Architect: L. de Soissons, Gates by: Eric Munday, Structure by: Hall, Bedall & Co. ," 3 mounted photographs, list of subscribers in gothic lettering, the pages ruled in gilt, contemporary brown morocco, silver edges.
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