New York: Harper Collins, 1993. 648p. cloth dust Jacket, 1st edition, 1st impression. To this day the only such title, listing all known architects and their works. An absolute must have for anyone interested in this subject. More
London: Duckworth, 1919. 79p. Illustrated throughout by H. M. Bateman. Green cloth, lettered in black. Though stated First edition in the book this is a Second Edition, Revised. Originally published in 1904 in wrappers. This is the first illustrated edition of this book of poetry. D&M 32030; D&J R10480;. More
Philadelphia: Lippincott, 1919. 252p. pictorial cloth. 7th impression. Impressive title of this multiple major champion, his less impressive follow up book in 1925 "Guide to Good Golf" gave much more detail of his methods. Almost unheard of dust jacket, in very good condition, small chips. D&J B5980. More
Worcestershire: Grant Books, 2013. 308p. cloth. Dust Jacket. ltd. ed. of 2000 copies. Comprehensive treatment of Braids substantial and often underrated architectural contribution, notes on virtually all his design's. Braid's playing career covered some 30 years, his architectural career 50 plus, given that he travelled to 99% of his time..... More
London: Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent. 1906. 108p decorative cloth. illustrated by Gemmell Hutchinson. Ex-library but original binding and three stamps two to FFEP and one in rear, not covering any text. Hard to find cloth edition. D&J M13900. More
England: . ca 1935. Large photo of 1902 Open Champion Alex Herd, with the 1893 Champion Willie Auchterlonie. Auchterlonie won the championship at 21 years and 25 days and is still the second youngest Open champion. More
USA: 1959. Nice instruction Calendar. More
London: Ogdens, ca 1902. Hard to find and very early cigarette card, produced by Ogden's two cards Douglas McEwan and Leslie Melville Balfour. More
Spalding, ca 1928. Nice example the Spalding Berwick, unusual letter box pattern, repainted. Ideal to display. More
ca 1913. Nice example of a Nimble with an unusual patern, Diamonds and Chevrons, repainted. Ideal to display. More
ca 1910. Nice example of an early dimple patented ball, repainted. Good to display. ; Very good, slight markings, maybe had a few holes experience. More
ca 1890. Nice example of 1890's gutty no name visible. Some original paint still present. More
Scotland: Williams Blackwood, 1891. 100p. cloth. Introduction by Arthur James Balfour. Frontispiece from a photograph of author. Original red cloth, lettered and stamped in black. First Edition. An important book of reminiscences of golf of the day, particularly in Perth, from where McPherson hailed. McPherson was well known for holding..... More
London: J. S. Virtue and Co., 1897. 2], viii, 331 + v ad pp. Illustrated from numerous photographs and engravings throughout. 39.6x28.5 cm. (15½x11"), original cream coloured japon wrappers, titled in gilt, custom cream drop-back box. No. 169 of 250 copies. First Edition. The rare limited large paper edition with..... More
Spain: 1988. Stunning original poster of the 1989 Spanish Open, the Open has been played since 1912. Won by Mark James. More
1953: Daily Mail, 1953. Very scarce originally signed certificate by Ben Hogan. The Daily Mail newspaper ran a challenge tournament and anyone beating Hogan's final round of 68 at the 1953 Open won a signed certificate. This is the first time we have handled this scarce item, of huge significance..... More
. ca. 1920. Ca. 1920 VERY RARE GOLF GAME CALLED SPINGOFF PLAYED WITH 5 SPINNING TOPS CONSISTING OF DRIVER,MID-IRON,MASHIE,MASHIE-NIBLICK AND PUTTER, SET OF RULES AND LIST OF 20 DIFFERENT GOLF COURSES YOU CAN PLAY WITH ALL HOLES AND DISTANCES SHOWN,EXAMPLE-18th HOLE AT NEW SUNNINGDALE GOLF COURSE,YOU SPIN YOUR DRIVER AND..... More
St. Andrews: Non, 1921. Every now and again an item comes along with the WOW factor, Fine Golf Books are proud to offer this special collection of all autographs of every competitor to play the June 20-21st qualifiying and hence the Open itself, to date the by far strongest ever..... More
Portland, Oregon: U.S.G.A., 1996. 112p. illustrated wrappers. 1996 was Tiger Woods third Amateur Championship in a row, and his sixth National Championship having won the Junior Championship the preceding three years. The rest is history. Included is a scarce final round ticket. More
Sunningdale: 1924. Scarce example of Amateur Champion Johnny Laidlay, Champion 1889 and 91, Runner-Up 1888, 1890 & 1893. Along with his golfing success, Laidlay was the founder of the overlapping grip, Vardon is credited for this technique, but Laidlay was the first to successfully implement it. Letter was found in..... More
London, ca 1933. 12p. each. illustrated wrappers. Full set of all 4 Golf Shots No 1 The Drive, No. 2 The Iron. No 3 The Mashie & No. 4 Niblick and Putter. D&J W11560 to 11650. More
Liverpool, England: Privately printed, 1969. Dinner menu, one of the most elaborate dinner menus we have seen, very large attendance with many prominent golfers of the time. Included is an invitation card addressed to Mr G.H. Carter. More
. ca 1960. Early Palmer dedication and signature on photo of Palmer, in his 30's VERY NICE. More
London: Hutchinson, ca 1925. 88p. cloth. Well illustrated. Dedicated to Harry Vardon "To Harry Vardon, because he was playing in the 1900 American Open Championship, which he won, he entirely missed the ball for a putt of only six inches" Chapters by Arthur Havers, Percy Alliss, Ted Ray, Charles Whitcombe..... More
New York: Knopf, 1926. 259p. dec. cloth Turn of the 20th century's United States premier Amateur Champion, also captured amongst his US Amateur titles the 1915 US Open. D&J T13990. More
