Standardized Golf Instruction Book 5-Golf Swing Illustrated.
New York: Seymour Dunn, 1934. 28p wrappers missing. Part of a five booklet set. D&J D217000. More
Percy Boomer's Library of Golf
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.
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Standardized Golf Instruction.
New York: Seymour Dunn, 1934. 153p, cloth. First edition. All five books in one. Dunn was one of the foremost and respected instructors of the time. One page with Boomers comments. Dunn wrote " It is the pivotal action of the body that converts the vertical action of the arms..... More
Humours and Emotions of Golf
London: Blades, East and Blades, ca 1905. 93p. red wrappers. Scarce. More
The Gate to Golf.
St. Albans, England: Edgar & Co., 1920. 61p cloth. True first edition. 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
The Gate to Golf.
St. Albans, England: Edgar & Co., 1920. 61p Blue cloth. True first edition. 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. More
The Gate to Golf.
St. Albans, England: Edgar & Co., 1920. 61p Blue cloth. True first edition. 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. More
Outdoor Sports in Scotland
London: W.H. Allen & Co., 1889. 388p. decorative Navy cloth. Chapter 22 A Boom in Golf. 15 pages, History, St Andrews, Honourable Company, Club Dinners. More
Ida Broke The Humor and Philosophy of Golf.
New York: E.P. Dutton & Co., Inc., 1929. 302p. Cloth. Introduction by Grantland Rice. Illustrated with "McDuffer" cartoons. (8vo) cloth, First Edition. D&J E8800. More
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
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 Golfer's Handbook.
Edinburgh, Scotland: John Menzies & Co., 1897. 84p. Frontispiece drawing, and others within. 18x12.2 cm. (7¼x4¾") cloth-backed pictorial boards. 5th 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 for..... More
The Golfer's Handbook. Special edition
London: Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton Kent and Co., ca 1897. 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..... More
The Golfer's Manual, Previously The Golfer's Handbook.
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
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 Science of Golf.
London: Methuen, 1922. 128p. Cloth. Inscribed by Percy Boomer and dated 1928 "Please Bring it Back" 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 Technique of The Golf Swing.
London: Methuen, 1934. 117p, cloth. Instruction, poor condition water damage as per photo. Inscribed by Percy Boomer. D&J F13780. More