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New York, United States of America: Thos E. Wilson and Co., 1921. 343p. cloth. Biography every one should have read. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. D&J E8620. More
Percy Boomer is synonyms with his revolutionary classic "On Learning Golf" published in 1942, and recognised by the great players Hogan, Player, Watson...
On Learning Golf , was one of the most influential books of the 20th century, Boomer being voted number one golf swing guru of all time by Sports Illustrated in 2005.
How did he gain this knowledge? Leading golf instrutor, Dutch, Swiss and Belgian National Open Champion, advanced agronomist, architecture... what else made this man a visionary! see more, Percy H. Boomer
Now for the first time the Boomer golf library, 30 plus years in the building, hidden away for 73 years, the library is available, to view, admire and purchase....
Everybook has an 'Ex-libris Percy Boomer' bookplate containg the three signatures of Percy's grandchildren, this serves as definitive provenance.
Download PDF of Percy Boomer's Library of GolfNew York, United States of America: Thos E. Wilson and Co., 1921. 343p. cloth. Biography every one should have read. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. D&J E8620. 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. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. More
London: George Bell & Sons, 1897. 194p. cloth. This the second printing, March 1897, first printing stated January 1897. This book is traditionally listed as being first published in 1896. Early and popular instruction from the St. Andrews golfer and historian. Many period advertisements to first and last pages. Part..... More
London: George Bell & Sons, 1910. 194p. cloth. Later printing, first printing stated January 1897. This book is traditionally listed as being first published in 1896. Early and popular instruction from the St. Andrews golfer and historian. Many period advertisements to first and last pages. Part of the Percy Boomer..... More
London: William Jackson (Books) Ltd., ca 1930. 30p. cloth. Concise instruction on Major Farrell's theory of keeping the waist the centre of the swing and by accomplishing this, you cannot go far wrong! Scarce title, in glassine and Dust jacket as issued. Some damp staining to jacket spine and book..... More
London: Wheldon & Wesley, 1931. 47p. plus illustrations, wrappers. Another title likely bought to increase Percy boomers knowledge. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. More
New York: Doubleday, Page & Co., 1900. 114p. Cloth. 6¼x4¼, coarse tan-yellow cloth, green-stamped vignette on front and rear covers, spine lettered in gilt, top edge gilt. Fitzpatrick was the first golf reporter in America; he covered the very first tournament, held in 1894, for the New York Sun. Part..... More
London: Thomas Murby & Co., 1925. 60p cloth. A study of how the hand action and movement in golf. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. D&J F12340. More
London: Thomas Murby and Co., 1930. 110p cloth. A study of how the hand action and movement in golf. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. D&J F12340. More
London: Mills and Boon, 1911. 126p. Illustrated wrappers. 34 illustrations of Jack White playing. Chapter on putting by Jack White. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. D&J F13900. More
London: Mills and Boon, 1911. 126p. Leather wrappers. 34 illustrations of Jack White playing. Chapter on putting by Jack White. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. D&J F13900. More
London: Mills and Boon, 1911. 126p. Leather wrappers. 34 illustrations of Jack White playing. Chapter on putting by Jack White. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. D&J F13900. More
London: Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent, 1919. 147p, cloth. Preface by J.H. Taylor. Fulford was the professional at Bradford Golf Club, Yorkshire, before moving on to Le Touquet. This is the scarcer of his two works, the other being Potted Golf published in 1910. Scarcely seen in jacket, but poor condition..... More
England: Golf Illustrated Ltd., 1927. Interesting articles. many period advertisements. cover. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. More
England: Golf Monthly, 1948. 3 issues. Interesting articles. many period advertisements. 1 extra issue included but cover missing. cover of Vol. 39 No. 1 cover missing. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. More
Edinburgh: Privately Printed, 1863. 58p. wrappers. Spine professionally repaired, clam shell box. The images show a before and after state of this wonderful and rare title when found usually without original wrappers. The first anthology of golf. Contains an absorbing history of the Bruntsfield Links, descriptions of Dutch "Kolf" and..... More
Edinburgh: The Golfer´s Handbook, 1927. 891p 29h edition. This is the longest running and yearbook publication, a treasure chest of information. This is the first year of the larger format the 1926 issue had 1335p. Hard to find edition. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. D&J G24900. More
London: Methuen, 1930. 60p. leather boards. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. More
Cupar: M Fletcher, 1838. 264p. Cloth binding, updated third edition, some 31 years after the first. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. More
London: John Murray, 1935. 170p. cloth. Another agronomy title showing Percy Boomers search for knowledge. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. More
London: Chatto and Windus, 1920. 159p cloth. second impression July 1920, first impression April 1920. illustrated Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. D&J H4930. More
London: Methuen, 1913. 56p, cloth scarce 1st edition. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. D&J H6310. More
London: Fine Art Society, 1899. [8] + plates. Introduction by Horace Hutchinson. With 7 loose color lithograph plates of a golfer at various stages of his life, wrapped with original tissue-guard. Folio, 16¾x10¾, contents loose in cloth-backed boards portfolio (as issued), pictorial color lithographed cover label. First Edition. The golfer..... More
New York: Baker and Taylor, 1904. 217p. illustrated cloth. Includes a chapter by Rhona K. Adair. Illustrations from photographs and drawings including frontispiece portrait of the author. (8vo) original pictorial green cloth stamped in white, gray, gilt and brown, front cover lettered in white, spine lettered in gilt. First Edition..... More
London: Mills and Boon, 1925. 64p. Cloth. plus ads. cloth. Hardest to find of the four Eleanor Helme golf titles. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. D&J H12730. More