The Art of Golf
Far Hills, NJ: United States Golf Association, 1982. 1st. Cloth. Octavo. (xii) 186pp. Illustrated with figure drawings. Preface by Harry Easterly, Jr.; a six-page appreciation by Ben Crenshaw. Facsimile edition; originally published in Edinburgh, D. Douglas, 1887. Limited #1046 of 1400 copies. Original blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine in cream slipcase. As new; still in original shrinkwrap. Item #7177
Second in the USGA rare book series. Early chapters include history, praise of the game, clubs and caddies; later chapters focus on instruction. Simpson "was a former captain of the Honourable Company of Edinburgh Golfers. Referring to the first printing of this title, Murdoch states, "One of the great classic books of golf literature. It includes the first use of photographs to demonstrate the swing." (M 699; D&M 3890). Next day shipping. Celebrating our 20th year - all domestic orders ship with Delivery Confirmation Tracking Number - Images available upon request.
Price: $125.00