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London: Stanley Paul, 1983. 202p, cloth. Six time major winner Trevino tells his story. D&J T1560. More
An important category, and can in itself become a very satisfying collection of book's.
Most of the succesfull players and writers have set their life's work to paper, some with the aid of a ghost writer. To be enjoyed by many for generations to come. Often very enlightening golf in different stages of its development.
Collecting signed biography's can give a deeper feeling of uniqueness.
London: Stanley Paul, 1983. 202p, cloth. Six time major winner Trevino tells his story. D&J T1560. More
London: Hurst & Blackett, 1931. 320p. decorative cloth. Chipped but scarce Jacket. D&J H12670. More
London: Stanley Paul, 1980. 192p, cloth. Autobiography. D&J L18310. More
London: Robert Hall, 1956. 242p, cloth. 1st UK ed. Must read autobiography of the greatest woman athlete of all time. Inspiring. D&J Z1240. More
London: Stanley Paul, 1988. 145p, cloth. Incredible and unlikely story of Germany's first major golf Champion, a professional's professional and role model to any aspiring golfer. D&J L4210. More
New York: Prentice Hall, 1950. 276p, cloth. Introduction by Robert T. Jones. Jr. D&J S3550. More
Droitwich: Grant, 1989. 108p, leather slipcase ltd. ed. 43/100 Special 'Author's Presentation Copy'. Foreword by William C. Campbell. Illustrated from photographs and facsimiles from old sources. original full red morocco, gilt-decorated and lettered, slipcase. D&J B11110. More
London: T. Fisher Unwin Ltd, 1921. 224p. Cloth. Fine autobiography of the long time St. Andrews pro. This the second edition revised printed in July 1921 the first was printed in June 1921. Interestingly, the title changed from "Fifty Years of Golf: My Memories" to My Fifty Years of Golf..... More
London: Hutchinson, 1933. 255p, cloth. The greatest lady golfer. Quote Bobby Jones. Wethered had a fine style the envy of every golfer male or female. Autobiography of a great lady and great career, doing enormous things for ladies golf. D&J W10540. More
London: Jonathan Cape, 1943. 236pp cloth. Introduction by Bernard Darwin. Autobiography of Taylor's career. One of very few war time publication's. This is a must read book for anyone interested in the development of golf from its early days. Scarce first edition. D&J T2980. More
Dirleton, 1896. xix, 516, [2], xxxiv, [1] pp. + 9 full-page plates (added for this edition) from paintings and photographs (mostly photogravure and/or sepia-tone), including frontispiece portrait; numerous illustrations throughout chiefly from photographs, some from paintings and facsimiles. 28.5x22 cm. (11x8¾"), original brown cloth boards with gilt text. No. 229..... More
London: Hutchinson, 1933. 281p, dark green cloth, gilt-lettered spine. First Edition. Vardon looks back at his outstanding career. To date the record winner of the Gold Medal for The Open Championship. Classic autobiography, and hard to find. D&J V3040. More
London: Werner Laurie, 1907. 334p. Dec. cloth. Illustrated with plates from photographs, including frontispiece. 21.8x14 cm. (8½x5½"), original pictorial green cloth stamped in white, light blue, black and red-orange, spine lettered in gilt, front cover lettered in black. First Edition. Very Fine condition, small loss of paint to the front..... More
London: Duckworth, 1948. 122p. cloth, who better to have write your biography, Darwin and Grace where good friends. More
London: Chatto & Windus, 1955. 256p, cloth. Darwin's third and final autobiography. D&J D7510. More
London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1952. 196p, cloth. Biography of Braid a year after his passing. D&J D5740. More
London: Country Life, 1953. 196p, cloth foreword by Bernard Darwin. Locke was renowned as one of the greatest putters of all time. "You drive for show, but you putt for dough", was Locke's famous line. Remembered as the four time winner of the British Open in 1949, 1950, 1952 and..... More
London: Country Life, 1919. 229p. cloth plus ads. Hutchinson's Autobiography of a very full and fascinating life in golf's early days. Hutchinson contested the first three Amateur Championship finals and the 1903 event winning two, the 1886 and 1887. He left a huge contribution to the literal world, various subjects..... More
Edgewood Tahoe: Batchworth Press, 1953. 131pp cloth. Great amateur, three-time playing Captain of the Walker Cup Team, 1922, 1923 and 1926 runner-up three times in the British Amateur, finally winning in 1925. Very interesting autobiography. Signature of Harris pasted to title page. D&J H7720. More
London: Hodder & Stoughton, 1970. 192p, cloth. Introduction by Arnold Palmer written at the peak of his powers. Signed by Jacklin. D&J J1390. More
London: Chatto & Windus, 1961. 270p, cloth 1st UK edition of this classic. D&J J10030. More
London: Sportsman's book club, 1951. 255pp 2d ed rev cloth. Part of the Sportsmans Club Book Club titles. More
Cincinnati, Ohio: Old Golf Shop Inc., 1980 but 1976. 304p decorative leather. Published by The Old Golf shop retrospectively for Jack Nicklaus's inaugural Memorial tournament in 1976 ltd 34 /100 facsimile. Special Foreword by Bernard Darwin and preface by Bobby Jones. A great book in any edition, this probably the..... More
London: Hutchinson, 1902. 328p. Illustrated with 48 plates from photographs specially taken for this work, including frontispiece with "Taylor's Grip." original gilt-decorated green cloth, lettered in gilt, top edge gilt. Classic title, instruction, autobiography, course upkeep, ladies golf, club directory, championship courses are just some of the subjects covered in..... More
London: Hutchinson, 1903. 328p. Illustrated with 48 plates from photographs specially taken for this work, including frontispiece with "Taylor's Grip." original gilt-decorated green cloth, lettered in gilt, top edge gilt. Classic title, instruction, autobiography, course upkeep, ladies golf, club directory, championship courses are just some of the subjects covered in..... More