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.
Edinburgh: William Blackwood, 1901. 75p, decorative cloth 6th edition of the century classic, this book was a huge success, first published in 1886 going into at least 14 editions being published until 1905. Quite a challenge to collect all 14 editions. D&J H28380. More
Edinburgh: William Blackwood, 1888. 69p, decorative cloth 4th edition of the century classic, this book was a huge success, first published in 1886 going into at least 14 editions being published until 1905. Quite a challenge to collect all 14 editions. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. D&J H28380..... More
Edinburgh: William Blackwood, 1893. 83p. illustrated cloth 8th edition revised of this turn of the century classic, front board well worn, contents are good. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. D&J H29410. More
Edinburgh: William Blackwood, 1905. 84p, decorative cloth 14th and final edition of the turn of the century classic. This book was a huge success, first published in 1886 going into 14 editions, this the very hard to find 14th edition revised, only surpassed by the scarcity and importance of the..... More
Edinburgh: William Blackwood, 1896. 83p, decorative cloth 10th edition this classic, this book was the first instruction book to meet success huge success, first published in 1886 going into at least 14 editions being published until 1905. Quite a challenge to collect all 14 editions. D&J H28380. More
Chicago, Illinois: Chicago Tribune, 1929. 30p. illusustrated wrappers. Hutchison claimed three major Championships including the 1921 St. Andrews Open. This is his only contribution the the golf library and hence pretty scarce. D&J H29920. More
London: St. Catherine Press, 1925. 313p. 1/4 cloth. Foreword by Bernard Darwin. An anthology of golfing tips, Vardon, Braid, Barnes, Darwin, Taylor... all the great names are quoted, thus adding up to a very interesting title. Reportedly by Murdoch a print run of just 880 makes this book very hard..... More
London: Beaverbrook Newspapers, ca 1965. 28p, illustrated wrappers. One of the earliest Jacobs publications, he would go on to be one of the most respected teachers in British history, a genuine nice guy. D&J J2230. More
Chelsea, Michigan: Sleeping Bear Press, 1997. 112p Reprinted edition in 1997 by Sidney L Matthew from the original 1931 edition, foreword by Matthew. D&F J9730. More
United States of America: Doubleday, 1960. 255p cloth. Jones own account of The Grand Slam and an account of Golf Then and Now. Excellent condition! a classic. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. D&J J9970. More
United States of America: A. G. Spalding & Brothers, 1935. 59p cloth. Classic Jones, this was published with various covers, this is the stronger imitation leather cover. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. More
New York: One Time Publications, 1931. 112p. illustrated wrappers. Published a year on from his Grand Slam. Many Jones essays, all of equal interest and high "Jones" standard. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. More
New York: NYT Special Services, 1990. 285p. Cloth. Foreword by Bob Toski. Kite a pupil of famed teacher Harvey Penick. Long inscription from Kite. More
Stadia Sports, 1972. 64p, illus. wrapps. More
England: Dent, 1937. 498p cloth edited by Lawless. chapters by Bernard Darwin, Henry Cotton, Robert Browning, A.H. Padgham, Eleanor Helme, O.B. Keeler. More
London: L. Upcott Gill, 1911. 72p. red cloth. First edition Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. More
London: L. Upcott Gill, 1911. 72p. red cloth. First edition. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. More
London: L. Upcott Gill, 1912. 72p. red cloth. First edition, third impression. More
Weston, Mass. Hunter Publishing, 1978. 142p. cloth. Dust jacket. Introduction by Bob Hope. Quite unique book, the autobiography of Lazaro a completely blind golfer, 7 times National Champion, the first blind golfer to shoot in the 70's. Reflecting back on his achievments the incredible people he has met. Inspiring book. More
London: Methuen, 1907. 299p. Red Cloth. Illustrated with plates from 24 photographs, including a frontispiece portrait of Herd, Taylor, Braid and Vardon, together, with tissue-guard. original red cloth, lettered in gilt, gilt golfer vignette on spine. Very interesting book, autobiographical accounts of 34 golfers, the contributors are James Braid, Tom..... More
London: Collins Willows, 1993. 192p cloth Modern classic, follow on volume to the hugley succesful Th Golf Swing. Signed on ffep by the author. D&J L7360. More
Lexington, massachusetts: Stephen Green Press, 1990. 143p cloth Early printing of a modern classic, printed in the same year as first. Signed on ffep by the author. D&J L7360. More
London: George Newnes, ca 1911. 91p. illustrated wrappers. Cecil Leitch born in Silloth in 1891 widely thought of as the country leading female golfer of the 20th century, the book was originally written and published in the UK in 1911 when she was just 20 years old, she was Holder..... More
London: George Newnes, ca 1911. 91p. illustrated wrappers. Cecil Leitch born in Silloth in 1891 widely thought of as the country leading female golfer of the 20th century, the book was originally written and published in the UK in 1911 when she was just 20 years old, she was Holder..... More
