Brain Golf by Bailey (9 results)

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Nice copy of this uncommon 1st printing lacking dustjacket and endpapers. 96pp incl' index.16pp catalogue. Prelim's foxed, spine darkened with the odd mark to boards otherwise very good 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall.

LeatherBound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 130. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1924 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 130.

Cloth. Condition: Good Plus. No Jacket. First Edition. Illustrated. 96 pages. Bernard Darwin, the Dean of English golf writers, contributes a chapter on Theory and Practice. One of the few instances where Darwin, a good player himself, gives his thoughts on instruction. This book "is an attempt to bring the newest discoveries of mental science to the aid of players of a great game, to explain failure, and to bring hope of success. Simple things like knowing the length of one's attention span can improve one's chances of golfing success." The Morning Post's book review says, "In effect the difference between the professional and the amateur is nothing but the training of the sub-conscious." The preface states "This little book does not profess to teach beginners how to play Golf, but it aims at interesting Golfers in a branch of experimental science, which has important if possibly unsuspected, associations with the game. Mind is the master of muscle." This ground-breaking golf book was "written in the delightful golfing village of Machrihanish which has one of the most sporting golf-links in the world." Typical scattered light foxing, tan and maroon covers clean, bump to lower front. Covers protected in mylar. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Hard Cover. No Jacket. First Edition. HARDBACK NODustJacket, 1924, 1st U.S. Edition, 1st Printing, VG/GOOD+, AS-IS, NOJACKET, Interior nice tight with light Fox Toning Thruout & few small light Stains wear, Small Green with Black Decorations Cvr light rub, wear tiny Chips Extremities, Spine Cvr wear & tiny Dings chips , 5 X 7 1/2 IN. 93 Pgs , Index, NO ADS in Back, few small dogears pgs, .Glossy B/W photo Frontispiece of Man in Knickers, Shirt & Tie Playing Indoor Golf photo taken by Richard Brown of A. G. Havers of Coombe Hil Golf Club Swinging the Follow Through, Blank Endpapers Foxing & some pencil writing, Illustrated with B/W Glossies .It is an attempt to bring the newest Discoveris of Mental Science to the aid of players of a Great Game, to Explain Failure, & to bring hope of Success. Nothing has been more pleasant in recent yrs. than the camaraderie of Golf with America Winning the Open British Championship of the Game. Ancient Game of Golf, Mr. Bailey was seized with the thought, still very much alive today, that the subconscious execution of the swing would produce quicker and more satisfactory resUlts than learning the physical aspect.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. 1st Edition. Fist American edition. Previous owner's name in pencil on the title page.Very Good. Light wear on corners and spine tips. Slight lean. Clean, tight copy. The author was sponsored by Sir Charles Sherrington and Bernard Darwin. The author was inspired by Sir Sherrington's inaugural address on Animal Mechanism at the British Association in 1923. He tries to use that scientific information in relation to golf movements. An early, important book on the mind and golf. (nbc).

Decorative Cloth. Condition: Near Fine. No Jacket. First US Edition. Illustrated. 93 pages. Published the year following the British edition, inclusive of the complete UK edition with an additional 'Preface to the American Edition'. Bernard Darwin, the Dean of English golf writers, contributes a chapter on Theory and Practice. One of the few instances where Darwin, a good player himself, gives his thoughts on instruction. This book "is an attempt to bring the newest discoveries of mental science to the aid of players of a great game, to explain failure, and to bring hope of success. Simple things like knowing the length of one's attention span can improve one's chances of golfing success." The Morning Post's book review says, "In effect the difference between the professional and the amateur is nothing but the training of the sub-conscious." The preface states "This little book does not profess to teach beginners how to play Golf, but it aims at interesting Golfers in a branch of experimental science, which has important if possibly unsuspected, associations with the game. Mind is the master of muscle." This ground-breaking golf book was "written in the delightful golfing village of Machrihanish which has one of the most sporting golf-links in the world." Typical scattered light foxing, tan and maroon covers clean, bump to lower front. Covers protected in mylar. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Cloth. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. First Edition. Illustrated. 96 pages. Bernard Darwin, the Dean of English golf writers, contributes a chapter on Theory and Practice. One of the few instances where Darwin, a good player himself, gives his thoughts on instruction. This book "is an attempt to bring the newest discoveries of mental science to the aid of players of a great game, to explain failure, and to bring hope of success. Simple things like knowing the length of one's attention span can improve one's chances of golfing success." The Morning Post's book review says, "In effect the difference between the professional and the amateur is nothing but the training of the sub-conscious." The preface states "This little book does not profess to teach beginners how to play Golf, but it aims at interesting Golfers in a branch of experimental science, which has important if possibly unsuspected, associations with the game. Mind is the master of muscle." This ground-breaking golf book was "written in the delightful golfing village of Machrihanish which has one of the most sporting golf-links in the world." Light foxing up to the dedication page and several page edges. No marginalia, underlining, other soiling or damage. Very nice copy. Covers protected in mylar. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.

Cloth. 1st. 12mo. 93pp. Index. 2 full-page photo-illustrations (including frontispiece). Foreword by Sir Charles S. Sherrington. Original green cloth with dark green lettering and decoration. "Mr. Bailey was seized with the thought, still very much alive today, that the subconscious execution of the swing would produce quicker and more satisfactory results than learning the physical aspect." J. Murdoch. Includes a chapter on Theory and Practice by Bernard Darwin. (D&M 6000; M 27). Minor wear to extremities; darkening to upper page edges otherwise near fine.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1924. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: - 130, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 130 130.