The Bobby Jones Story: From the Writings of O.B. Keeler.
London: W. Foulsham and Co. Ltd., 1990. 320p cloth. Special Foreword by Bernard Darwin. Introduction by Michael McDonnell. D&J R7660. More
Autobiography/Biography
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.
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The Bobby Jones Story: From the Writings of O.B. Keeler. (The Memorial Tournament); The 'Jack Nicklaus' Memorial Tournament 1976. Honoring Robert T. Jones, Jr.
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
Taylor's Gold
Bideford: Edward Gaskell, 2010. 199p. illustrated card wrappers. Not only a five time Open Champion. Great figure who helped develop the game immensely, forming the PGA. More
Come Swing with Me, my life on and of the tour.
London, England: W.H. Allen, 1974. 176p cloth 1st ed. Flamboyant character, first coming to fame by winning the 1956 Canadian Open while still an Amateur. This is the preferred volume by Sanders, an interesting read. Nicely inscribed by Sanders. More
Thirty Years of Championship Golf.
New York: Prentice Hall, 1950. 276p, cloth. Introduction by Robert T. Jones. Jr. Rare double signed copy, inscribed by Sarazen and Wind. D&J S3550. More
Thirty Years of Championship Golf.
New York: Prentice Hall, 1950. 276p, cloth. Introduction by Robert T. Jones. Jr. D&J S3550. More
Payne Stewart; The Authorized Biography
Nashville: Broadman & Holman, 2000. 318p, cloth. Twenty years of Payne Stewarts life told by Tracey Stewart. More
Seve A biography
2005. 288 p, Cloth. Seve's playboy good looks and natural magnetism attracted non-golfers to the game and made him the biggest drawing card Europe has ever had. He emerged on the world scene by hitting one of the most outrageous shots ever seen at the 1976 Open Championship and then..... More
Golf: My Life's Work.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1943. 236p cloth. 2nd edition printed in June 1943, 1st was printed in May 1943. 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..... More
Golf: My Life´s Work.
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
Golf: My Life´s Work.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1943. 236p cloth. Second edition, printed in June 1943, 1st was printed in May 1943. Introduction by Bernard Darwin. Autobiography of Taylor's career. One of very few war time golf publication's. This is a must read book for anyone interested in the development of golf from its..... More
Golf: My Life´s Work.
London: Jonathan Cape, 1943. 236p cloth. 2nd edition printed in June 1943, 1st was printed in May 1943. 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..... More
Taylor on Golf.
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
Taylor on Golf.
London: Hutchinson, 1905. 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
Taylor on Golf.
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
Taylor on Golf.
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
Taylor on Golf.
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
Taylor on Golf.
London: Hutchinson, 1905. 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
Taylor on Golf.
London: Hutchinson, 1911. 348p. decorative cloth. 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. Sixth Edition. Taylor was a great English golfer whose contributions to the game went far beyond his remarkable playing..... More
Joyce Wethered; The Great Lady of Golf
Stroud: Tempest Publishing Limited, 2004. 256p. Wrappers. Biography of Joyce Wethered, often rated the greatest lady to play the game, magical swing and highly rated by Bobby Jones. TLS laid in from the author to a well known Royal Dornoch historian, Wethered spent many holidays in Dornoch and was an..... More
The Snake in the Sandtrap (and other Misadventures on the Golf Tour)
New York: Holt, Rinehart, Winston, 1985. 166p. cloth. Fascinating stories from the people's favourite. US edition. D&J T15250. More
Super Mex.
London: Stanley Paul, 1983. 202p, cloth. Six time major winner Trevino tells his story. D&J T1560. More
The Life of Tom Morris, with glimpses of St Andrews and its golfing celebrities.
London: Werner Laurie, 1907. 334pp. 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. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the blank leaf before half..... More
The Life of Tom Morris, with glimpses of St Andrews and its golfing celebrities.
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