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Harold Gimblett. Somerset & England 1935-1954. ‘Harold Gimblett’s Hundred’ 1935. Black album comprising nicely presented photographs, articles, copy scorecard, cards, letters and telegrams of congratulations all relating to Gimblett scoring a century on his debut in first-class cricket for Somerset v Essex at Frome, 18th- 21st May 1935. Gimblett scored 123 in Somerset’s only innings of 337, beating Essex by an innings and 49 runs. Contents include a copy head and shoulders photograph nicely signed in black ink by Gimblett, copy scorecard with handwritten scores for the match, also two original handwritten letters from former Somerset players, a two page letter dated 31st May 1935 from John Daniell (Somerset & Cambridge University 1898-1927) Secretary of Somerset C.C.C. enclosing a cheque for 30/- and hoping Gimblett will be fit to play ‘in the May Bank Holiday match at Taunton’, and a single page letter dated 20th May 1935 from J.B. Challen (Somerset 1884-1899). Other items include original postcards of congratulations from Gimblett’s sister, family friends, admirers etc., ‘A Tribute’ certificate presented to Gimblett by the ‘Lyons Sports Sheet’ etc. Very good condition.