Putting and Spared Shots
London: Methuen, 1939. 75p, cloth. foreword by Abe Mitchell. Nice Jacket. D&J A10150. More
Abe Mitchell (3 Ryder Cup's.)
1887 - 1947
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Henry Abraham Mitchell (18 January 1887 – 11 June 1947) was an English professional golfer. Mitchell had eight top-10 finishes out of 17 appearances in the Open Championship, his best performance being fourth in 1920. He was runner-up in the 1912 Amateur Championship and won the 1924 Miami Open.Mitchell was born in East Grinstead, Sussex on 18 January 1887.[1][2] He was the illegitimate son of Mary Mitchell. Mary married a Mark Seymour in 1890 and Abe was brought up by his grandparents, George and Sophia Mitchell. Mark and Mary had a son Mark, Abe's half-brother, who also became a successful professional golfer.[3] Mitchell was a fine amateur, and played for England against the Scots in 1910 and won. He won the Golf Illustrated Gold Vase twice in 1910 and 1913, and played in two Open Championships before turning professional in 1913, attached to Sonning Golf Club in Berkshire.[2]
Mitchell won many golf tournaments in Great Britain[2] and toured the United States frequently,[2] winning the 1924 Miami Open, and entered three U.S. Opens. He led at the halfway stage in the 1920 Open Championship before collapsing in the third round, when he shot 84 and finished four shots behind winner George Duncan, who had been 13 shots off the lead after two rounds. In a match held on 26 July 1921, Mitchell and George Duncan were paired in a foursomes match and won against Chick Evans and Charles Mayo at Edgewater Golf Club in Chicago, Illinois where Mayo was serving as the head professional.[4]
Mitchell had eight top-10 finishes out of 17 appearances in the Open Championship. In the 1920 Open Championship he had rounds of 74-73-84-76=307 and finished in fourth place. He was leading the tournament on 147 after the first 2 rounds of play, but a third round 84 knocked him out of contention.
He was runner-up in the 1912 Amateur Championship, losing to John Ball on the second extra hole.[1][2]
Mitchell was supposed to be the player-captain of Great Britain's first Ryder Cup team in 1927, but was unable to make the voyage to the United States due to appendicitis.[5] He did play on the next three teams in 1929, 1931, and 1933. Mitchell was Samuel Ryder's personal golf instructor from 1925 at Verulam Golf Club, St Albans.[1][5]
Mitchell had the lowest round at the 1933 Open Championship at St Andrews, carding a fine 68, and won the Tooting Bec Cup.
Mitchell died suddenly in St Albans, England at age 60.[1][2] Mitchell was honoured by his peers when elected PGA Captain 1933–34.
Putting and Spared Shots
London: Methuen, 1939. 75p, cloth. foreword by Abe Mitchell. Nice Jacket Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. D&J A10150. More
The World´s Champion Golfers: Their Art Disclosed By The Ultra-Rapid Camera. Complete set 11 volumes.
London: The Photochrom Co. Ltd., 1924. Complete series of 10 instruction books plus 1 volume of key to interpretation of photos, 11 volumes total. Capturing the golf swing of six famous golfer's, including the following number of volumes on each pro: two on Joyce Wethered, two on Roger Wethered, two..... More
Six Golfing Shots By Six Famous Players.
London: Dormeuil Freres, 1927. 40p. Blue wrappers. The six famous players are Abe Mitchell, J.H.Taylor, James Braid, George Duncan, Arnaud Massey and Jim Barnes. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. More
Verulam Golf Club 1905-2005; The Home of the Ryder Cup
Dunstable: Book Castle press, 2006. 118p. Illustrated wrappers. Home course of Samuel Ryder and Abe Mitchell, the two combined to inspire the founding of the biannual USA v. GB match that would, in 1927 become The Ryder Cup. More
cut autograph
ca. 1935. Fine example of Mitchell's's period signature, would be great displayed. Mitchell was the pro to Samuel Ryder, founder of the Ryder Cup, and it is indeed Mitchell that dons the top of the cup, only with his inspiration do we have the most famous team game in the..... More
Essentials of Golf.
London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1937. First printed in 1927, very good copy, dust jacket chipped. Went into many editions. Mitchell was with Samuel Ryder responsible for the idea of the Ryder Cup. Indeed Mitchell is the man standing on top of the Ryder Cup Trophy. D&J M31390. More
Length on The Links.
London: Methuen, 1935. 143p, cloth, second edition, 1936. 1st was 1935. Mitchell Samuel Ryder private golf professional and influential in setting 'the seed!' of the Ryder Cup. Indeed Mitchell is the man standing on top of the Ryder Cup Trophy. D&J M31480. More
Principes Essentiels du Golf
Paris: La Bonne Idee, ND. 221p. boards. French edition of Mitchell's best selling book. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. More
cut autograph
ca. 1930. good example of Mitchell's period signature, would be great displayed. Henry Abraham Mitchell (18 January 1887 – 11 June 1947) was an English professional golfer. Mitchell had eight top-10 finishes out of 17 appearances in the Open Championship, his best performance being fourth in 1920. He was runner-up..... More
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1933 '9 issues'
USA: American Golfer, 1933. Edited by Grantland Rice, contributors include Bernard Darwin, Abe Mitchell, Harold H. Hilton... Bobby Jones & Walter Hagen article. Present issues; February April May "Bobby Jones cover!!" June July "cover missing" October November December All complete and in very good condition, just July with misplaced cover. More
1934 '9 issues'
USA: American Golfer, 1934. Edited by Grantland Rice, contributors include Bernard Darwin, Abe Mitchell, Harold H. Hilton... Bobby Jones & Walter Hagen article. Present issues; January March April May June July August September December All complete and in very good condition. More
1935 '6 issues'
USA: American Golfer, 1935. Edited by Grantland Rice, contributors include Bernard Darwin, Abe Mitchell, Harold H. Hilton... Bobby Jones & Walter Hagen article. Present issues; January February May July September October All complete and in very good condition, just July with misplaced cover. More
1936 '4 issues'
USA: American Golfer, 1936. Edited by Grantland Rice, contributors include Bernard Darwin, Abe Mitchell, Harold H. Hilton... Bobby Jones & Walter Hagen article. Present issues; January Name changed to Sports Illustrated & The American Golfer March April September All complete and in very good condition, just July with misplaced cover. More
1921 Open autographs All competitors!!
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
The World´s Champion Golfers: Their Art Disclosed By The Ultra-Rapid Camera. Complete set 11 volumes.
London: The Photochrom Co. Ltd., 1924. Complete series of 10 instruction books plus 1 volume of key to interpretation of photos, 11 volumes total. Capturing the golf swing of six famous golfer's, including the following number of volumes on each pro: two on Joyce Wethered, two on Roger Wethered, two..... More
The World´s Champion Golfers: Their Art Disclosed By The Ultra-Rapid Camera. Complete set 11 volumes.
London: The Photochrom Co. Ltd., 1924. Complete series of 10 instruction books plus 1 volume of key to interpretation of photos, 11 volumes total. Capturing the golf swing of six famous golfer's, including the following number of volumes on each pro: two on Joyce Wethered, two on Roger Wethered, two..... More
Down to Scratch
London: Methuen, 1933. 145p, cloth. edited by J.Martin. 1st edition with a review slip included, stating publishing date 14th September 1933. Quiet scarce and important title. 1st edition September 1933. Dust Jacket good, little wear to cover. D&J M31360. More
Down to Scratch
London: Methuen, 1933. 145p, cloth. edited by J.Martin. Publishing date 14th September 1933. Quiet scarce and important title. 1st edition 1st impression, went into many impressions. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. D&J M31360. More
Down to Scratch
London: Methuen, 1933. 145p, cloth. edited by J.Martin. Publishing date 14th September 1933. Quiet scarce and important title. 1st edition 1st impression, went into many impressions. Nice inscription "To Percy Boomer, to a great sportsman, from one who is doing his best, Alex Holle, October 1933" Again showing Percy's keenness..... More
Down to Scratch
London: Methuen, 1937. 145p, cloth. edited by J.Martin. 5th impression. Quiet scarce and important title. 1st edition September 1933. D&J M31360. More
Essentials of Golf.
London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1927. First printed in 1927, very good copy. Went into many editions. Mitchell was with Samuel Ryder responsible for the idea of the Ryder Cup. Indeed Mitchell is the man standing on top of the Ryder Cup Trophy. Sunningdale stamp to FFEP Do not Remove! Part..... More
Essentials of Golf.
London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1927. 191p. cloth. First printed in 1927, very good copy. Went into many editions. Mitchell was with Samuel Ryder responsible for the idea of the Ryder Cup. Indeed Mitchell is the man standing on top of the Ryder Cup Trophy. Notes by Percy green keeping related..... More
Length on The Links.
London: Methuen, 1936. 143p, cloth, 2nd impression, 1st being July 1935 Mitchell was with Samuel Ryder responsible for the idea of the Ryder Cup. Indeed Mitchell is the man standing on top of the Ryder Cup Trophy. Hard to find. D&J M31480. More
Length on The Links.
London: Methuen, 1936. 143p, cloth. 1st edition July 1935. Mitchell was with Samuel Ryder responsible for the idea of the Ryder Cup. Indeed Mitchell is the man standing on top of the Ryder Cup Trophy. Hard to find first edition. Page, two sides of pencil notes, titled 'Points on Golf'..... More