Lords of the Links.
London: Hutchinson, Benham, London, 1977. 176p, cloth 1st ed. History of Professional Golf. D&J C23920. More
London: Hutchinson, Benham, London, 1977. 176p, cloth 1st ed. History of Professional Golf. D&J C23920. More
Gullane: Gullane and Dirleton History Society, 1996. 48p, wrappers. All golf content from East lothian, underrated publication. D&J C24640. More
Edinburgh: William Blackwood, 1907. 306p, decorative cloth. The seminal work of the esteemed club, researched in detail and extensively illustrated. The 28 chapters in the book cover history and evolution of the club from its origins through the nineteenth century. First and only edition. D&J E8890. More
Dallas, Texas: Woodson Press, 1998. Card laid in from Avril Graham to the Crabtree's. D&J G34360. More
Dallas, Texas: Woodson Press, 1998. 134p, cloth. D&J G34360. More
Scotland, 1985. 48p, wrappers. More common second edition of this classic title, preface by Herbert Warren Wind. Foreword by Tom Watson. D&J G34840. More
Banff, Scotland: Banffshire Journal, 1895. 47p illus. wrapps. 1st ed. Golf club Bazaar's where a popular in several clubs, published for a specific day, these books are very hard to come by. Scottish club bazaar books are few and rare. Although Golf is supposed to have been played in Banff..... More
Edinburgh: Peter Hill, 1823. 224p. contemporary cloth binding, poor condition, boards loose, contents with contemporary newspaper clippings stuck in. Part of the Percy Boomer golf library. More
Scotland: Patrick Press, 1985. 32p. decorative cloth. ltd. ed. of 17/450 copies only. D&J H3850. More
Glasgow, Scotland: Patrick Press, 1988. 49p. linen cloth, limited edition of 207/300 copies only. Fascinating research from one of the best historians in the last 50 years. D&J H3880. More
Glasgow, Scotland: Patrick Press, 1985. 22p. stiff boards 181/250 copies only. David Hamilton's highly specific books are superb reference source to many little known, very early publications. Early Hamilton publication, and keeping to his high standards, educational collection from a great historian. D&J H4330. More
Scotland: Partick Press, 1987. 21p, quarter leather. limited edition 29/70 The scarce 1791 poem is reproduced. Published for friends of the press. Hardest of David Hamilton's titles to find, but essential to complete the collection. Inscribed from the author to Archie baird. D&J H4000. More
Kilmacolm, Scotland: Patrick Press, 1992. 37p. quarter cloth 13 of 150 copies only. David Hamilton's intelligent, beautifully produced title of this fictitious club. Ephemera in rear pocket fully present. All sold out very quickly and do now occasionally surface. D&J H4360. More
London: Thomas Tegg and Son, 1835. 363p. cloth. An alphabetic list of sports, golf included. More
London: Golf Illustrated, 1912. 275p, hand tooled decorative vellum. Limited edition 31/100 The rare and highly desirable "Large Paper" edition of this golfing classic. "This is one of the most magnificent books in the entire library of golf, comprehensive in content, very handsome in appearance and attractively illustrated" - Murdoch..... More
London: Golf Illustrated Ltd, by London & Counties Press, 1912. 276 pp. Profusely illustrated from photographs, drawings, paintings, etc.; 3 color plates and 2 photogravures. (4to) 12¼x9¾", original full red pebbled calf, gilt-tooled pictorial lion emblem lettered "Far & Sure" on front cover, lettered in gilt, all edges gilt. Number..... More
London: Golf Illustrated Ltd, by London & Counties Press, 1912. 276p. Full Red Leather. Profusely illustrated from photographs, drawings, paintings, etc.; 3 color plates and 2 photogravures. (4to) 12¼x9¾", original full red pebbled calf, gilt-tooled pictorial lion emblem lettered "Far & Sure" on front cover, lettered in gilt, all edges..... More
London: Golf Illustrated Ltd, by London & Counties Press, 1912. 276p. Full Red Leather. Profusely illustrated from photographs, drawings, paintings, etc.; 3 colour plates and 2 photogravures. (4to) 12¼x9¾", original full red pebbled calf, gilt-tooled pictorial lion emblem lettered "Far & Sure" on front cover, lettered in gilt, all edges..... More
Blackpool: Market Index, 2012. 22p. dec. card covers. Revised edition 2012 August. Fascinating small booklet. The story of the Hitler trophy and its homecoming to Hesketh Golf Club. More
London: 1835. 492p, leather boards. Important early reference work, this being the preferred edition. More
London: Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd, 1890. 463p dec. cloth. Second edition. Illustrated with several plates from paintings, photographs, engravings, etc., including frontispiece with tissue-guard; plus numerous wood engravings within the text. original decorative brown cloth, lettered in black and white, gilt-stamped vignette and additional gilt lettering on spine. Part..... More
London: Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd, 1890. 463p dec. cloth. Second edition. Illustrated with several plates from paintings, photographs, engravings, etc., including frontispiece with tissue-guard; plus numerous wood engravings within the text. original decorative brown cloth, lettered in black and white, gilt-stamped vignette and additional gilt lettering on spine. Part..... More
London: Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd, 1890. 463p decorative cloth. First edition. Illustrated with several plates from paintings, photographs, engravings, etc., including frontispiece with tissue-guard; plus numerous wood engravings within the text. original decorative brown cloth, lettered in black and white, gilt-stamped vignette and additional gilt lettering on spine. Part..... More
London: Ashford Press Publishing, 1987. 483p, decorative cloth. reprint of the 1890 1st edition. Introduction from the eleventh Duke of Beaufort. More
London: Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd, 1890. 463p, illus. cloth. With plates from paintings, photographs; frontispiece, etc. 7¼x5¼, original decorative brown cloth, re-cased with original spine intact, lettered in black and white, gilt-stamped vignette and additional gilt lettering on spine. First Edition, trade issue. D&M 2990; D&J H28600. More