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1912 The Art of GolfLondon: 1912An illustrated guide to golfing, with a chapter on the evolution of the bunker.
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1925 A Guide to Good GolfLondon: 1925A first edition copy of this approachable, illustrated guide to playing golf by well-known golfer James M. Barnes.
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1953 Twelve Under Fours: An Informal History of The Selangor Golf ClubKuala Lumpur: 1953An illustrated history of the Selangor Golf Club in celebration of its Diamond Jubilee.
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1929 Some Friendly FairwaysNot Stated: [1929]An illustrated book dedicated to Britain's finest golf courses by E. P. Leigh-Bennett.
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1919 The Swing in Golf and How to Learn ItLondon : 1919A bright first edition copy of this masterclass in the golf swing.
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1901 The Nineteenth Hole: Being Tales of the Fair GreenNew York and London: 1901A bright first edition of this collection of golfing short stories by Van Tassel Sutphen.
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1938 A Natural Golfer: Hand Action in GamesLondon: 1938The first edition of this lovely early twentieth century book on golfing technique with illustrations.
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1926 The Heart of a GoofLondon: 1926The first edition, second printing of P. G. Wodehouse's second golfing book.
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c1924 The Clicking of CuthbertLondon: c1924An early printing of this collection of short stories by P. G. Wodehouse.
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1922 The Clicking of CuthbertLondon: 1922An early printing of this collection of short stories by P. G. Wodehouse.
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1968 Pageantry of SportLondon: 1968First edition of this large paper volume concerning the history of a vast array of sports, featuring numerous charming illustrations.
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1951 With the Skin of Their TeethLondon: 1951A bright first edition of this uncommon work comprising personal anecdotes of sporting finishes by leading players.
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1923 My Golfing LifeLondon: 1923The first edition of Sandy Herd's autobiography, an exciting tale of his award winning golfing career, complete with illustrations.
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1956 The Nine Bad Shots of Golf and what to do about themLondon: 1956A smart sixth impression of Leo Diegel and Jim Dante's exhaustive guide to golfing, illustrated with handy diagrams throughout the text.
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1910 Golf for BeginnersNew York : 1910The first edition of Marshall Whitlatch's handy and informative golfing guide for beginners.
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1922 The Most Excellent Historie of MacHamlet Hys HandycapLondon: 1922A brilliant parody merging the subject of golf with the writings of Shakespeare, with fantastic illustrations.
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1989 John Ball of HoylakeWorcestershire: 1989A magnificent first limited edition, signed by the author, of this volume exploring the career of great golfer John Ball. -
1952 Playing the LikeLondon: 1952The scarce Sportsman's Book Club edition of this selection of golf writings by Bernard Darwin.
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1976 Mostly Golf: A Bernard Darwin AnthologyLondon: 1976A superior first edition copy of this anthology of Bernard Darwin's work.
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1931 The Game of GolfLondon: 1931The illustrated first edition of Lonsdale Library's essay collection on golf, containing the writings of Bernard Darwin and other influential golfers.
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1937 A Round of GolfLondon: 1937An illustrated golfing work by Bernard Darwin, showing the golf courses along the tracks of the London and North Eastern Railway.
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1900 F. G. Tait a Record, Being His Life, Letters, and Golfing DiaryLondon: 1900The first edition of this illustrated biography of the short life of Frederick Guthie Tait, an amateur golfer.
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1983-87 The Chronicle of the Royal Burgess Golfing Society of Edinburgh 1735-1985Broxburn: 1983-87A two volume of the history of this Scottish golf club which holds claim to be the oldest golfing society in the world.
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1962 The Education of a GolferLondon: 1962A first edition by one of the greatest golf players of all time, in a well-preserved dust wrapper.
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1920 The Art of PuttingEdinburgh: 1920The first edition of Willie Park's fascinating work on putting and golfing, on how putting is the key to success in golfing, illustrated. With a letter tipped in signed by the author's relatives.
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1886-1893 7vol The Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes IllustratedLondon: 1886-1893A charming seven volume set of works from the 'Badminton Library of Sports and Pastimes' in a uniform publisher's original pictorial cloth binding and copiously illustrated throughout.
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1910 Potted Golf Harry Fulford Illustrated First Edition Sport InstructionGlasgow: 1910A first edition copy of this work of sport writing by the professional golfer, Harry Fulford.
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1939 An Eye Off The Ball At Littlestone Limited Edition Illustrated ScarceLittlestone: 1939A limited edition copy of this charming work detailing the flora found among a local golf course.
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1991 Characters and Kings Mid-Surrey Golf Club Limited Peter Ryde SIGNEDLondon : 1991A signed and attractive copy of this golfing history, commemorating the Royal Mid-Surrey Golf Club in Richmond.