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1893. GOLF: A ROYAL AND ANCIENT GAME * RARE *
1893 Clark, Robert (editor). Golf: A Royal and Ancient Game. xviii, 304, [2] pp. With 6 plates and 16 illustrations. Numerous vignettes throughout. 8vo., 210 x 145 mm, bound in original gilt-stamped red cloth. London, Macmillan & Co., 1893. This is the very rare Second Edition, revised and augmented. This is one of the true masterpieces of golf literature according to Murdoch. It is certainly one of the most important works on the subject from the early Gutta Percha era of golf. In excellent condition overall with minor scuffing to edges and corners with some fox spots on plate tissues.
This rarity is currently being sold by another antiquarian bookseller for $1,250.
From a recently acquired old archive library, from large Scottish Estate. Many more quality books available. Send us your wants lists if you so desire.
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