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Published by Luath Press Ltd, 2006
ISBN 10: 1905222653ISBN 13: 9781905222650
Seller: BookHolders, Towson, MD, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. [ No Hassle 30 Day Returns ][ Ships Daily ] [ Underlining/Highlighting: NONE ] [ Writing: NONE ] [ Edition: First ] Publisher: ý Luath Press Ltd Pub Date: 12/1/2006 Binding: hardcover Pages: 224 First edition.
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Published by Luath Press Ltd, 2006
ISBN 10: 1905222661ISBN 13: 9781905222667
Seller: Decluttr, Kennesaw, GA, U.S.A.
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Condition: Very Good. 1708951297. 2/26/2024 12:41:37 PM.
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Published by Arcturus Publishing, London, 2010
Seller: Fine Golf Books, St. Andrews, Fife, United Kingdom
256p. Cloth. Dust wrapper. Facsimile copy of the 1896 first edition. Illustrated with numerous plates from photographs and wood engravings; plus wood-engraved figures within the text. 7½x5½, original decorative green cloth, front cover illustration stamped in black, white and terra-cotta, spine lettered in gilt, original black end papers, edges untrimmed. A cornerstone book for a golf library. The first book written by a playing golf professional and, thus, the forerunner of many books in which a champion would reveal the "secret" of his success. Park also includes important historical data on equipment, with an important chapter on course architecture. "In composing the chapter entitled 'Laying Out and Keeping Golf-Links,' Park became the first practising golf course architect to illuminate the theoretical and practical aspects of his design philosophy".
Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd, London, 1896
Seller: Fine Golf Books, St. Andrews, Fife, United Kingdom
277p.Decorative cloth. Illustrated with numerous plates from photographs and wood engravings; plus wood-engraved figures within the text. 7½x5½, original decorative green cloth, front cover illustration stamped in black, white and terra-cotta, spine lettered in gilt, original black end papers, edges untrimmed. First Edition. A cornerstone book for a golf library. The first book written by a playing golf professional and, thus, the forerunner of many books in which a champion would reveal the "secret" of his success. Park also includes important historical data on equipment, with an important chapter on course architecture. "In composing the chapter entitled 'Laying Out and Keeping Golf-Links,' Park became the first practising golf course architect to illuminate the theoretical and practical aspects of his design philosophy". The first edition is an important work in the golf library, normally commanding a higher price, this first is a chance to own this title at a lower than average price. Donovan & Jerris P4750. Good to fair, one and only library sticker applied to front board, could possibly be removed, 6 pages have some insect damage to around 1/2inch of paper, but not affecting text.
Published by Donald Mathieson, United States, 1921
Seller: Antiquarian Golf, Pepperell, MA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First US Edition. 47 pages, illustrated. A very nice copy of this classic by one of the acknowledged best putters of all time. Park is credited for coining the phrase written as the title for his first chapter: "The Man who can Putt is a match for anyone." So true. "Copyright 1921 Publication rights reserved by Donald Mathieson" printed across from title page. Front pastedown sticker "Supplied by The Golf Printing & Publishing Co Edinburgh." oddly enough, it appears the US 'printing' was also sold in the UK. Small ink stain center hinge front ffep. Green cloth clean and bright. Slight foxing to eps, title, and half title pages. No notations, underlining, soiling, creases, or tears. Covers protected in mylar wrapper. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by Donald Mathieson, United States of America, 1921
Seller: Fine Golf Books, St. Andrews, Fife, United Kingdom
47p, Illustrated with plates from photographs. 8¾x6, original gilt-lettered green cloth, top edge gilt. First American Edition. Green Boards, Also published in Red and Blue boards in the United Kingdom 1920. As Park wrote as the title for his first chapter: "The Man who can Putt is a match for anyone." "Copyright 1921 reserved by Donald Mathieson" Additional page bound in "Supplied by The Golf Printing & Publishing Co Edinburgh." Appears the US printing was also sold in the UK, without the extra page. Possibily a later edition not recognised.
Published by Donald Mathieson, United States, 1921
Seller: Antiquarian Golf, Pepperell, MA, U.S.A.
First Edition
Cloth. Condition: Very Good. First American Edition. 47 pages, illustrated. Nice bright green cloth, gilt titling. Slight pastedown offset else an unmarked copy of this classic by one of the acknowledged best putters of all time. As Willie wrote as the title for his first chapter: "The Man who can Putt is a match for anyone." Title page with publication by J. & J. Gray Edinburgh, 1920; prior page states copyright Donald Mathieson 1921. Covers protected in mylar wrapper. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.
Published by Donald Mathieson, United States of America, 1921
Seller: Fine Golf Books, St. Andrews, Fife, United Kingdom
47p, Cloth. Illustrated with plates from photographs. 8¾x6, original gilt-lettered green cloth, top edge gilt. First American Edition. Green Boards, Also published in Red and Blue boards in the United Kingdom 1920. As Park wrote as the title for his first chapter: "The Man who can Putt is a match for anyone." "Copyright 1921 reserved by Donald Mathieson" Additional page bound in "Supplied by The Golf Printing & Publishing Co. Edinburgh." Appears the US printing was also sold in the UK, without the extra page. Very good, as good a copy as we have seen.
Published by J. & J. Gray and Company, Edinburgh, 1920
Seller: Fine Golf Books, St. Andrews, Fife, United Kingdom
47p, Illustrated with plates from photographs. 8¾x6, original gilt-lettered Red cloth, top edge gilt. No ERRATA slip. This is the very scarce true and preferred first edition.
Published by Longmans, Green and Co. Ltd, London, 1896
Seller: Fine Golf Books, St. Andrews, Fife, United Kingdom
277p. Illustrated with numerous plates from photographs and wood engravings; plus wood-engraved figures within the text. 7½x5½, original decorative green cloth, front cover illustration stamped in black, white and terra-cotta, spine lettered in gilt, original black end papers, edges untrimmed. First Edition. A cornerstone book for a golf library. The first book written by a playing golf professional and, thus, the forerunner of many books in which a champion would reveal the "secret" of his success. Park also includes important historical data on equipment, with an important chapter on course architecture. "In composing the chapter entitled 'Laying Out and Keeping Golf-Links,' Park became the first practising golf course architect to illuminate the theoretical and practical aspects of his design philosophy" -. Donovan & Jerris P4750. Very good, brown, black and white paint to front board very good, often worn. Collectors condition without doubt.