The Golfer´s Handbook.
Edinburgh: The Golfer´s Handbook, 1940. This is the longest running and yearbook publication, a treasure chest of information. Contents very good and complete, boards worn, corners rounded. More
Collecting these publications for reference is invaulable, choose a particular annual, or a certain period of time. Early books can be scarce and often expensive. A good run of any annual can be very rewarding.
Edinburgh: The Golfer´s Handbook, 1940. This is the longest running and yearbook publication, a treasure chest of information. Contents very good and complete, boards worn, corners rounded. More
Manchester: Manchester Guardian, 1939. 32p. illustrated wrappers. 2nd edition of a very short lived annual, this being the final year. D&J M8530. More
New York: Privately Printed, 1899. [-2], 374 + 7 ad. pp. Illustrations from advertisements, photographs, charts and portraits. 27.2x19.8 cm (11x8"), original red calf, gilt lettering. First Edition. Very scarce and quite early guide to American clubs in original binding. Published to aid the traveller. Providing information on incorporation, location..... More
England: EGU, 1938. 204p. + 48p rules. A very scarce and early year book for the EGU as it was only founded in 1924. Includes much information on international matches, county matches, the Amateur and Open Championship and British and foreign golf unions. Illustrated throughout with photographs. A nice copy..... More
England: EGU, 1936. 176p. + 48p rules. A very scarce and early year book for the EGU as it was only founded in 1924. Includes much information on international matches, county matches, the Amateur and Open Championship and British and foreign golf unions. Illustrated throughout with photographs. A nice copy..... More
London: James Nisbet, 1911. 654p, cloth. 7th edition. This fine comprehensive Year Book was published for 10 consecutive years and demised at the onset of the First World War. Spine has usual loss of white text boards good, contents very good. A treasure trove of information covering a period of..... More
London: James Nisbet, 1910. 598p, cloth. 6th edition. This fine comprehensive Year Book was published for 10 consecutive years and demised at the onset of the First World War. Spine has usual loss of white text boards good, contents very good. A treasure trove of information covering a period of..... More
London: James Nisbet, 1909. 596p, cloth. 5th edition. This fine comprehensive Year Book was published for 10 consecutive years and demised at the onset of the First World War. Spine worn and rubbed, contents very good. A treasure trove of information covering a period of strong growth and great player's..... More
Augusta: Augusta National Golf Club, 2001. 80p, dec. leatherette. 25th edition of this annual. Edited by Robin McMillan. The winner was Tiger Woods. Mint condition, still in the unopened box it came in. Probably the most important major win of all time, Woods after this victory held all 4 major..... More
London: Horace Cox, 1888. 228p, dec. cloth. Classic series full of topical information around the turn of the century. The series ran to 23 editions/annuals the later editions being harder to find. As is the rare important 1st annual. This was produced in the traditional green cloth and also in..... More
London: 1911. 12p, green golf wrapps. Very early handbook, not many pre-date this handbook. More
Edinburgh: The Golfer´s Handbook, 1951. 931p 48th edition. This is the longest running and yearbook publication, a treasure chest of information. This is the longest running annual in the library of Golf, publication of the "Golfer's Handbook" commenced in 1899 and continues to the present day (not the publication was..... More
New York: Harper & Brothers, 1901. 330p, 1/4 leather. Great early photographs of U.S. courses club houses and players. Lists all courses to the time with fees, Secretaries, presidents etc... Many photographs. Rare in original spine 3/4 inch chip to bottom of spine but none the less the first time..... More
London: The Golf Agency, 1909. 696pp. Very early annual. Very hard to locate annuals. More
Huddersfield: Alfred Jubb and Son, 1909. Rare Yearbook from the oldest county Union in England, founded in May 1894. More
Huddersfield: Alfred Jubb and Son, 1902. Rare Yearbook from the oldest county Union in England, founded in May 1894. More
Dublin: Irish Life, 1913. Comprehensive guide to golf in Ireland, course descriptions, photos, 250 pp Previously unlisted and significant title. More
England: EGU, 1937. 195pp. + 48pp rules. A very scarce and early year book for the EGU as it was only founded in 1924. Includes much information on international matches, county matches, the Amateur and Open Championship and British and foreign golf unions. Illustrated throughout with photographs. Reprinted is C.B...... More
Edinburgh: Travel Press, ca 1946. 64p. illustrated wrappers. Golf is of course included as a popular activity in North Berwick. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. More
London: Horace Cox, 1909. 760p, decorative cloth. Classic series full of topical information around the turn of the century. The series ran to 23 editions/annuals the later 2 editions 22 and 23 being very harder to find, for along time they where thought not to exist. Part of the Percy..... More
London: Horace Cox, 1888. 228p, decorative red cloth. First annual to find success, running to 23 volumes, covering the first golf boom, dozens of new clubs where built every year. Off the 23 editions/annuals the later editions being harder to find. As is the rare important 1st annual. This was..... More
Paris: Privately printed, 1939. 90p. no covers. Club year book, club rules and membership list, written in French. More
Louvre, Paris, France: Societe Francaise de Publications Sportives, 1910. 132p. + advertisements. Photograph of Braid stating Open Champion 1910, illustrated wrappers. French language, scarce. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. More
Paris: Guides Plumon, 1926. 499p. red cloth with black and white text. French edition of this French publication. Stated third edition. The first English edition was 1926. Substantial. Very scarce title. More