The Royal and Ancient Game of Golf
London: Golf Illustrated Ltd, by London & Counties Press, 1912. 276p. Full Red Leather. Profusely illustrated from photographs, drawings, paintings, etc.; 3 color plates and 2 photogravures. (4to) 12¼x9¾", original full red pebbled calf, gilt-tooled pictorial lion emblem lettered "Far & Sure" on front cover, lettered in gilt, all edges gilt. Number 292 of 900 copies. First (Subscriber's) Edition.
First "Subscribers' Edition" this copy subscribed by H.W. Brettell. Contains a listing of golf books published to 1912. "This is one of the most magnificent books in the entire library of golf, comprehensive in content, very handsome in appearance and attractively illustrated" Excellent very good, very scarce to find in such condition for this title, as the size and weight of the book often causes knocks and marks. Item #8785
Murdoch 348; D&M 21090; D&J H17860.
Price: £1,800.00