Description
A first edition, first printing published by The Star Publications in 1935.A very good+ book SIGNED by Hobbs without dedication to the half-title page (above a gift inscription) and to the full portrait also. Some spotting to the page edges. In a very good+ dust wrapper which has a repaired to a large closed tear to the front panel. Some rubbing to the edges and a little chipping here and there. Very rare double signed by the great man. Sutcliffe first edition is signed without inscription to the front endpaper. A near fine book in like unclipped wrapper. A rare opening partnership! Hobbs and Sutcliffe were arguably the greatest England batsmen in cricket. The world of cricket rejoiced in 1953 when Hobbs became the first cricketer to be knighted.
