England: Grant, 1985. 92p. Cloth. Slipcase. Limited edition. 15/1055 Important and only Biography to date of this great man born in 1815 and regarded as the greatest golfer, unbeaten match player. The Open Championship was founded (in 1860) after the passing of Allan (in 1859) to determine the next best..... More
Scotland: Fife Council, 1985. 68p cloth. Only an ISBN number, no other publication details are printed on the book. Reprint of the very rare 1887 classic, becoming quite hard to find in the edition. More
Scotland, 1985. 48p, wrappers. More common second edition of this classic title, preface by Herbert Warren Wind. Foreword by Tom Watson. D&J G34840. More
England: Social Links Publishing, 2010. 389p. Cloth. Limited edition of 450 copies. No. 83/450 A dramatic 30 year period changed the face of English golf in to a peoples game for all to play. Superb reference book. Signed and inscribed by the author. More
Droitwich: Grant Books, 1994. 171p cloth covers. Foreword by Peter Crabtree. Subscriber edition of 100 copies only. 66/100 Also issued in a soft covered edition of 500 copies, thisbook is used by many researchers and iften copeis come to the market worse for ware, this is a near fine copy..... More
St. Andrews & Edinburgh: Ellesbourgh press. 1984. 80p, leather slipcase. folding map. Only reproduction of Bennett's very scarce work. No. 19/200 Bennett's book was the first to focus on a single golf course. He offers a history of golf in the town, describes several of the earliest St. Andrews golf..... More
London: Howe & Co., 1890. 167p. leather wrappers. Chapter (13 pages), dedicated to golf. nusual title and reference. More
Nebraska: Union Pacific, 1896. 870. wrappers. One of the earliest publications of Outdoor Sports and Pastimes. Rules adopted in 1889 by The National League and the American Association. Very scarce publication, and rare survivor, on the subject. Copyright July 1896. Golf is covered on 5 pages, this must make these..... More
Edinburgh: William Creech, 1791. 1791-1799 cloth First editions, the complete set of this major survey of Scotland's geography, economy, and population, "the most frequently quoted of all Scottish historical sources". These volumes are of particular significance to golf's early history, golf is reported in 8 separate volumes, even though the..... More
England: Privately Printed, 2020. 77p. Blue cloth. Lytham and St Anne's golf club held the first Ladies Amateur Championship in 1893 and has continued its long and illustrious tradition of supporting and hosting major ladies golf players and events. This book is a tribute not only to the clubs dedication..... More
Worcestershire: Grant books, 2020. 56p. Wrappers 400 copies only. Only 27 books where entirely devoted to golf prior to this books original publication. More
Worcestershire: Grant Books, 2021. 184p. gilt cloth. Limited edition 150 copies, illustrated, 184 pages, acid-free paper, casebound, and slipcased. Only 13 books that can be completely called a golf book precede this title published in 1870, only two copies of the original are speculated to exist. This offers a rare..... More
Worcestershire: Grant Books, 2021. 184p. gilt cloth. Limited edition 225 copies, illustrated, 184 pages, acid-free paper, casebound, and slipcased. 1897 proved to be a literary 'great year', Don Wilson has tracked down and edited some truly classic titles in golfs early library. All aspects are covered, from Humour, rules, Annuals..... More
Worcestershire: Grant Books, 2021. 112p. gilt cloth. Limited edition 175 copies, illustrated, 112 pages, acid-free paper, casebound, and slipcased. Fascinating look into a classic that is still in publication 120 years on from the first edition. Dr David Hamilton's enlightening Introduction, an attempt is made to who, what and..... More
Worcestershire: Grant Books, 2019. 60p. gilt cloth. Compiled and edited by D.M.Wilson, III 275 copies, casebound, slipcase, 2019 '1888' was an important year in golf. It was the founding of the 2019 Open Championship venue, the Royal Portrush Golf Club, as well as the beginning of one of..... More
England: Robert Gowland and Associates, 2011. 247p. cloth Limited edition 20/500 copies. Unique title, in depth research into the making of golfs earliest clubs. Gowland long time auctioneer to Phillips golf memorabilia, became the most knowledgeable golf authority of the 1980's through the following 20 years. Great piece of research. More
Chester, England: Privately Published, 2022. 100p. Illustrated Card cover. Limited edition, maximum 300 copies. Same heavy quality paper as the Colonel limited edition, perfect for a working copy. Four folios, two years, ONE ultimate reference work! The definitive book on Antique Golf Balls, The Story of the Golf Ball as..... More
Chester, England: Privately Published, 2022. 100p. Illustrated Hard cover. Limited edition, signed & numbered, maximum 150 copies. Four folios, two years, ONE ultimate reference work! The definitive book on Antique Golf Balls, The Story of the Golf Ball as recognised by collectors, auction houses and the most prestigious Golf Clubs..... More
Edinburgh: William Blackwood, 1907. 306p, decorative cloth. The seminal work of the esteemed club, researched in detail and extensively illustrated. The 28 chapters in the book cover history and evolution of the club from its origins through the nineteenth century. First and only edition. D&J E8890. More
St. Andrews: Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews, 2016. 266p, cloth. Winner of the U.S.G.A 2016 best golf book award, this comprehensive hold goes through the story of why there are eighteen holes as it tracks the evolution of the old course at St. Andrews and early Scottish..... More
Ballater, Royal Deeside, Scotland: Glengarden Press, 2008. ULTIMATE DOUBLE! ONLY ONE Set AVAILABLE! Tom Morris and Family and the Strath Family Both books in the very low limitation editions of 87 and 65 respectively! 384p 1st edition. Full Leather limited edition No. 80/87 of the Subscribers "87" edition. One printed..... More
Grant Books, 1998. 4 Volume set produced for the Royal and Ancient Golf Clubs 250th celebration. Volume 1 Challenges & Champions 1764-1883 1714/1750 signed by authors Peter Lewis and John Behrend. Volume 2 Champions & Guardians 1884-1939 419/1775 Volume 3 Traditions & Change 1939-2004 Ltd ed. 652/1754 Volume 4 Art..... More
St. Andrews: St. Andrews Golf Press, 2020. FOUR book set, Limited editions of 1821 ca 300, 300 and 300 copies only. Regular Price £50, £139, £99, £99 =£387 Set price = £339.00 In The Footsteps of Old Tom Morris 278p. illustrated cloth. limited edition 1821 copies only. Forewords, Peter Crabtree..... More
St. Andrews: St. Andrews Golf Press, 2020. Three book set, Limited editions of 300 and 1821 and 300 copies only. Regular Price £99, £50, £99 =£248 Set price = £199 In The Footsteps of Old Tom Morris 278p. illustrated cloth. limited edition 1821 copies only. Forewords, Peter Crabtree (author of..... More
St. Andrews: St. Andrews Golf Press, 2020. Two book set, Limited editions of 300 and 1821 copies only. Regular Price £99 and £50 =£149 Set price = £110.00 The Road War Papers 322pp. illustrated, gatefold (french flaps) stiff wrappers. Limited edition signed and numbered 300 only. Forewords David Hamilton, Pete..... More
