Schrite J E (2 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good+. First Edition. B & W drawings; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 96 pages; 1934 [Self-Published] HC 1st edition. Snugly bound in original turquoiuse blue cloth lettered brightly in gilt to cover and spine. Laid in at front is a small bi-fold advertising leaf for the book; it includes a pictorial vignette on the cover and a special verse/poem suggesting the value of the book for a prospective purchaser as well as the author's name and address label as the avenue of purchase. A collection of humorous verse describing golf's techniques, jargon and unique problems and foibles of the amateur golfer. Illustrated with ten humorous full page drawings in the manner of John Held - but uncredited. Just trace shelf rubbing to extrmities. VG+.

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine, Unclipped. First Edition. Illustrated. 96 pages. "'Divots for Dubs' explains in verse, How to play golf, better or worse.". Scarce book of verse featuring a frustrated golfer and his dog companion. Bright, unused copy. Turquoise covers with gilt lettering bright with sharp corners; flawless. Unclipped dust jacket slightly stained at spine and upper edge else bright white with unmarred illustration, and clean, protected in mylar. Size: 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.