Instructional books, have been written by the greatest in the game, and occaissionaly by entusiastic Amateur's. Some are very elaborate, some but a few pages long. There are probably more books written on instruction than any other subject. We try at fine golf books to offer more renowed plays or acclaimed teachers.
Lake Placid: Seymour Dunn, 1922. 283p. cloth. Illustrated with photographs throughout; folding chart in the rear. 31x23 cm. (12x9¼"), gilt-lettered dark blue cloth. Inscribed "To Miss Adela Kelley My most advanced lady pupil. Sincerely Seymour Dunn". on the author's portrait. Contains a folding golf specification chart in rear which shows..... More
Edinburgh: Golf Monthly, 1922. 283p. cloth. Illustrated with photographs throughout; folding chart in the rear. 31x23 cm. (12x9¼"), gilt-lettered dark blue cloth. Contains a folding golf specification chart in rear which shows the characteristics of a golf club best adapted to the physical build of the golfer. Large publication sticker..... More
New York: Seymour Dunn, 1934. 39p illustrated wrappers. This is volume 2 of the individually published set of 5 instructions later published together. D&J D21610. More
New York: Seymour Dunn, 1934. 24pp illustrated wrappers. pbk ed. D&J D21670. More
New York: Seymour Dunn, 1934. 28pp illustrated wrappers. pbk. ed. D&J D217000. More
New York: Seymour Dunn, 1934. 28p wrappers missing. Part of a five booklet set. D&J D217000. More
New York: Seymour Dunn, 1934. 153p, cloth. First edition. All five books in one. Dunn a foremost and respected instructors of the time. Scarce in this compact edition and jacket. D&J D21520. More
St. Albans, England: Edgar & Co., 1920. 61p cloth. A man ahead of his time. Harry Vardon once said this man will become the best there has ever been. Tragically died at the age of 36 in Atlanta under rather mysterious circumstances. D&J E2260. More
England: Edgar & Co., 1982. NEEDS EDITING 61p. cloth. Reprint of the 1920 first and only edition. In rare reproduction of "The Gate". A man ahead of his time. Harry Vardon once said this man will become the best there has ever been. Tragically died at the age of 36..... More
London: George Bell & Sons, 1896. 194p. cloth. Early and popular instruction from the St Andrews golfer, went in to many editions, this the hard to find first. D&J E8920. 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. D&J..... 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. D&J E8920. More
London: Herbert Jenkins, 1952. Introduction by Bobby Jones, the man he beat in the 1928 U.S. Open after both players tied in the regulation 72 holes, Farrell went on to win by a single shot in the 36 hole play off! This is the UK version of "If I was..... 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
Skokie, Illinois: Privately Printed, 1958. 60p, illus, wrapps. Scarce booklet. D&J F7600. More
New York: Doubleday, Page & Co., 1900. 114 pp. 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. D&J..... 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. D&J..... More
Oswestry: Hughes & Son, 1954. 70p, dec. cloth Book is dedicated to the Golfer George Duncan. Inscribed and autographed by the author. Unusual dust jacket. D&J F10810. More
Cupar, Scotland: John Innes, 1881. 83, [1] + [6] ad pp. Illustrated with 4 engraved plates; plus figure drawings within text. 7x4¾, publisher's green cloth-backed pictorial printed gray paper over boards. First Edition. The first golf book to be successful in sales. Forgan founded a famous club-making firm in St..... More
Edinburgh, Scotland: John Menzies & Co., 1884. 70 pp. Frontispiece drawing, and others within. 18x12.2 cm. (7¼x4¾") cloth-backed pictorial boards. Third Edition. The first golf book to be successful in sales. Forgan founded a famous club-making firm in St Andrews and his old shop is still open as a museum..... More
London: Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton Kent and Co., 1897. Title page missing, library binding, 84p 6th rev. none the less a very unusual title. Preface dated 1897 Donovan and Jerris mention a 6th edition but not dated. Contents good, D&J F11950. More
London: Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton Kent and Co., 1907. 100 + [4] ad pp. Illustrated with plates from photos, including a frontispiece portrait of Old Tom Morris. 7¼x4¾, gilt-lettered green cloth. Seventh Edition. The author founded a famous club-making firm in St Andrews and his old shop is still open as..... More
London: Thomas Murby & Co., 1925. 60p cloth. A study of how the hand action and movement in golf. Inscribed with the Authors compliments. D&J F12340. More
London: Thomas Murby & Co., 1925. 60p cloth. A study of how the hand action and movement in golf. D&J F12340. More
