Chick Evans Golf Book.
New York, United States of America: Thos E. Wilson and Co., 1921. 343p. cloth. Biography every one should have read. D&J E8620. More
Boomer Library
Percy Boomer is synonyms with his revolutionary classic "On Learning Golf" published in 1942, and recognised by the great players Hogan, Player, Watson...
On Learning Golf , was one of the most influential books of the 20th century, Boomer being voted number one golf swing guru of all time by Sports Illustrated in 2005.
How did he gain this knowledge? Leading golf instrutor, Dutch, Swiss and Belgian National Open Champion, advanced agronomist, architecture... what else made this man a visionary! see more, Percy H. Boomer
Now for the first time the Boomer golf library, 30 plus years in the building, hidden away for 73 years, the library is available, to view, admire and purchase....
Everybook has an 'Ex-libris Percy Boomer' bookplate containg the three signatures of Percy's grandchildren, this serves as definitive provenance.
A History of the Royal and Ancient Golf Club, St. Andrews from 1754-1900
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. More
Golf in Theory and Practice.; Some hints to beginners
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
Golf in Theory and Practice.; Some hints to beginners
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
Golf
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
Flowers of Grass; How to know the names of British Grasses
London: Wheldon & Wesley, 1931. 47p. plus illustrations, wrappers. Another title likely bought to increase Percy boomers knowledge. More
Golf Donts: Admonitions that will Help the Novice to Play Well and Scratch Men to Play Better
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
The Basis of the Golf Swing
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
The Basis of the Golf Swing
London: Thomas Murby & Co., 1925. 60p cloth. A study of how the hand action and movement in golf. D&J F12340. More
The Golf Stroke
London: Thomas Murby and Co., 1930. 110p cloth. A study of how the hand action and movement in golf. D&J F12340. More
The Technique of The Golf Swing.
London: Methuen, 1934. 117p, cloth. Instruction, poor condition water damage as per photo. D&J F13780. More
The Golfer's Pocket Tip Book.
London: Mills and Boon, 1911. 126p. Illustrated wrappers. 34 illustrations of Jack White playing. Chapter on putting by Jack White. D&J F13900. More
The Golfer's Pocket Tip Book.
London: Mills and Boon, 1911. 126p. Leather wrappers. 34 illustrations of Jack White playing. Chapter on putting by Jack White. D&J F13900. More
The Golfer's Pocket Tip Book.
London: Mills and Boon, 1911. 126p. Leather wrappers. 34 illustrations of Jack White playing. Chapter on putting by Jack White. D&J F13900. More
Golf Its Rules and Decisions
New York: MacMillan, 1937. 411p, cloth. Comprehensive treatise of the Rules and Handicapping. A thorough analysis of the rules with over 300 decisions by the USGA Rules of Golf Committee. D&J F14740. More
Golfs Little Ironies
London: Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent, 1919. 147p, cloth. Preface by J.H. Taylor. Fulford was the professional at Bradford Golf Club, Yorkshire, before moving on to Le Touquet. This is the scarcer of his two works, the other being Potted Golf published in 1910. Scarcely seen in jacket, but poor condition..... More
Pictorial History of Golf
New York: A. S. Barnes, 1974. 282p. Cloth. Revised edition, first 1968. D&J G6790. More
Golf Illustrated No. 1340 & 1401 December 1927 and February 1929
England: Golf Illustrated Ltd., 1927. Interesting articles. many period advertisements. cover. More
Golf Monthly Volume 38 No. 1 January 1948, No. 3 March 1948 & Vol. 39 No. 1 January 1949
England: Golf Monthly, 1948. 3 issues. Interesting articles. many period advertisements. 1 extra issue included but cover missing. cover of Vol. 39 No. 1 cover missing. More
Historical Gossip About Golf and Golfers
Edinburgh: Privately Printed, 1863. 58p. wrappers. Spine professionally repaired, clam shell box. The images show a before and after state of this wonderful and rare title when found usually without original wrappers. The first anthology of golf. Contains an absorbing history of the Bruntsfield Links, descriptions of Dutch "Kolf" and..... More
The Golfer´s Handbook.
Edinburgh: The Golfer´s Handbook, 1927. 891p 29h edition. This is the longest running and yearbook publication, a treasure chest of information. This is the first year of the larger format the 1926 issue had 1335p. Hard to find edition. D&J G24900. More
Golf The Pocket Prosessional.
London: Methuen, 1930. 60p. leather boards. More
Saint Andrews as it is and as it was or Delineations of St Andrews; Being a present account of every thing Remarkable in the History and Present State.
Cupar: M Fletcher, 1838. 264p. Cloth binding, updated third edition, some 31 years after the first. More