A very special selection of items, rare, scarce, unusual, unique are some of the qualifying reasons to enter one of our items into this catergory. Items we are proud to present and often sory to say goodbye too.
Edinburgh: Privatley Printed, printed by David MacDonald, 1906. 54p. Decorated stiff wrappers. A small book large in content. Illustrated from photographs and drawings of members, past champions, etc., including a portrait drawing of Old Tom Morris with caption "who laid out Barnton." In back, with List of Office-Bearers of the..... More
Edinburgh: Privately Printed, 1888. 40p. Drawings by John Smart. 15.2x12.2 cm. (6x4¾"), original tan front wrapper re-backed with a later paper spine and rear facsimile wrapper. First Edition. A very scarce little book with nice drawings that accompany some humorous golf instruction, under each drawing a famous quote. Extremely scarce..... More
London: Longmans, Green and Co., 1897. 44p. Illustrated boards. Early golfing humour. Andre was a member of West Herts. Golf Club. More
London: R.A. Everett, 1904. 127p. Red cloth with black text. Scarce tale, this title rarely comes up and less so in this very good condition. Andre was a member of West Herts. golf club. More
Edinburgh, Scotland: David Douglas, 1887. 68p. red wrappers, black text. Cornerstone title. Rare title, providing firsthand accounts of the Old course and St. Andrews, thus important to historians of early golf.. Balfour would become a cabinet minister. Book is renowed for its fragile construction, this copy having just one crease..... More
London: The Photochrom Co. Ltd., 1924. Complete series of 10 instruction books plus 1 volume of key to interpretation of photos, 11 volumes total. Capturing the golf swing of six famous golfer's, including the following number of volumes on each pro: two on Joyce Wethered, two on Roger Wethered, two..... More
London: The Photochrom Co. Ltd., 1924. Complete series of 10 instruction books plus 1 volume of key to interpretation of photos, 11 volumes total. Capturing the golf swing of six famous golfer's, including the following number of volumes on each pro: two on Joyce Wethered, two on Roger Wethered, two..... More
London: George Newnes, 1908. 86p. Blue Cloth. Early ladies title and importantly the subject has been given deep consideration by one of the leading 2 to 3 players of the period. Certainly adding more credibility that golf is a sport for both sexes. Also published in wrappers, this is the..... More
Edinburgh, Scotland. Golf Monthly, 1935. 127.p cloth. limited edition 500 copies only. Tracing the development of the Rules of Golf, beginning with the earliest identified code issued by the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers in 1744, including a reprint of the original texts. Clapcott was one of the game first..... More
Edinburgh, Scotland. Golf Monthly, 1935. 127p cloth. limited edition 500 copies only. Tracing the development of the Rules of Golf, beginning with the earliest identified code issued by the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers in 1744, including a reprint of the original texts. Clapcott was one of the game first..... More
Edinburgh, Scotland. Golf Monthly, 1935. 127p cloth. limited edition 500 copies only. Tracing the development of the Rules of Golf, beginning with the earliest identified code issued by the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers in 1744, including a reprint of the original texts. Clapcott was one of the game first..... More
London: Country Life, ca 1920. 19pp, text, 19 mounted plates, plus 1 extra. Limited edition No. 21/500 signed by Darwin. The plates, designed to be framed, and very impressive art work they would become, to find this in its original state, in the rare limited edition and in good condition..... More
London: Country Life, ca 1920. 19p, text, 19 mounted plates, plus 1 extra. Limited edition No. 64/500 signed by Darwin. The plates, designed to be framed, and very impressive art work they would become, So to find this in its original state, in the rare limited edition and in very..... More
United States of America: Zephyr Productions, 1997. 576p. Cloth. Dust jacket. Foreword by Karen Bednarski. Illustrations from 800 full-colour photographs depicting more than 640 antique clubs. First Edition. Signed by author. Reveals the evolution of the game as well as combining historical information with entertaining anecdotes and quotations. Also, describes..... 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
Cupar, Scotland: John Innes, 1881. 83, [1] + [6] ad pp. Illustrated with 4 engraved plates; plus figure drawings within text. 7x4¾, publisher's green cloth-backed pictorial printed gray paper over boards. First Edition. The first golf book to be successful in sales. Forgan founded a famous club-making firm in St..... More
Edinburgh, Scotland: John Menzies & Co., 1884. 70 pp. Frontispiece drawing, and others within. 18x12.2 cm. (7¼x4¾") cloth-backed pictorial boards. Third 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..... More
London: Fine Art Society, 1899. [8] + plates. Introduction by Horace Hutchinson. With 7 loose color lithograph plates of a golfer at various stages of his life, wrapped with original tissue-guard. Folio, 16¾x10¾, contents loose in cloth-backed boards portfolio (as issued), pictorial color lithographed cover label. First Edition. The golfer..... More
London: Hutchinson, 1904. 336p decorative cloth. Three Time British Ladies Champion Hezlet (later MRS A.E. Ross) wrote this primarily instruction book. The first to be published in Britain for women. The book focuses on proper instruction, also has sections on rules, etiquette and dress. Companion volume to Taylor's work Taylor..... More
London: Day & Son, ca1891. 27p, illustrated wrappers. First edition. Chromo-lithographed throughout (full-page and within text) with humorous illustrations by Hillinthorn; lithographed by Emrik & Binger. original chromolithograph wrappers. First Edition. Rare and important golf book as it is likely the first book of golf fiction not written in verse..... 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
Forth Worth, Texas: 1990. Typed note and fully signed in Hogan's hand on Hogan company stationary, nicely signed. ; Provenance; Part of a collection of letters and photographs to Bob Blyth of Dundee, Scotland who corresponded with various American and international Golfers over a long period of time. Blyth was..... More
Forth Worth, Texas: 1995. Typed note and fully signed in Hogan's hand on Hogan private stationary, nicely signed. ; Provenance; Part of a collection of letters and photographs to Bob Blyth of Dundee, Scotland who corresponded with various American and international Golfers over a long period of time. Blyth was..... More
Forth Worth, Texas: 1989. Typed note and signed "Ben" in Hogan's hand on Hogan company stationary, nicely signed personally. ; Provenance; Part of a collection of letters and photographs to Bob Blyth of Dundee, Scotland who corresponded with various American and international Golfers over a long period of time. Blyth..... More
1953: Daily Mail, 1953. Very scarce originally signed certificate by Ben Hogan. The Daily Mail newspaper ran a challenge tournament and anyone beating Hogan's final round of 68 at the 1953 Open won a signed certificate. This is the first time we have handled this scarce item, of huge significance..... More
