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Published by Luath Press Ltd, 2006
ISBN 10: 1905222653ISBN 13: 9781905222650
Seller: Goodwill Books, Hillsboro, OR, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: Good. Signs of wear and consistent use.
Published by Arcturus Publishing, 2010
ISBN 10: 184837710XISBN 13: 9781848377103
Seller: Better World Books: West, Reno, NV, U.S.A.
Book
Condition: Very Good. Former library book; may include library markings. Used book that is in excellent condition. May show signs of wear or have minor defects.
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Published by Dell Magazine New York, 2012
Seller: Scene of the Crime, ABAC, IOBA, St. Catharines, ON, Canada
Magazine / Periodical First Edition
Soft cover. Condition: Fine. 1st Edition. First Edition, First Printing of this Collection of 11 Short Stories. Featured are: Salt by Joan Druett, Pueri Alleynienses by Stephen Ross, The Devil To Pay by David Edgerley Gates, Caretaker by Brendan DuBois, All Prayers Are Answered by Eric Rutter, Dr Juiceman by Brad Parks, Dubstep by Diana Deverell, The Mysterious Cipher by Willie Rose, Booked and Printed by Robert C Hahn and Dying Words Acrostic Puzzle by Arlene Fisher. Slight spine-smudging to spine. In Near Fine Condition.
Published by Strathaven Golf Club, 2007
Seller: BoundlessBookstore, Wallingford, United Kingdom
Hardcover. Condition: Good. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has light wear to edges. Book has clean and bright contents.
Published by DC Comics 2016-04-05, Burbank, CA, 2016
ISBN 10: 1401266649ISBN 13: 9781401266646
Seller: Blackwell's, London, United Kingdom
Book
paperback. Condition: New. Language: ENG.
2010 1ST FINE /FINE.
Publication Date: 2022
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
Book Print on Demand
Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. 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. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1920 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. Pages: 88 Language: English Pages: 88.
Published by Strathaven Golf Club, 2007
Seller: Voltaire and Rousseau Bookshop, Glasgow, United Kingdom
Book
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Book condition: Near Fine. Dustjacket: VG with creasing to head of spine.
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 Luath Press Ltd, 2006
ISBN 10: 1905222661ISBN 13: 9781905222667
Seller: Save With Sam, North Miami, FL, U.S.A.
Book
Paperback. Condition: New. Brand New!.
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 J & J Gray & Company, Edinburgh, 1920
Seller: Old Hall Bookshop, ABA ILAB PBFA BA, Brackley, United Kingdom
First Edition
Maroon Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. First Edition. (viii), 47pp, illustrated with black & white photographic plates demonstrating various shots, various inscriptions to the half title, top edge gilt, maroon endpapers, maroon cloth with gilt lettering to upper board, bottom corners a little bumped, spine slightly sunned, some sunning to the boards also, one or two small stains to lower board. Size: 8vo. Golf.
Published by Longman's, London, England, 1901
Seller: Antiquarian Golf, Pepperell, MA, U.S.A.
Decorative Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Illustrated, 277 pages, indexed. This is the first golf book written by a playing Professional golfer, containing both instructional, architectural, and historical information. Truly a Renaissance man, Willie Park Jr. was an inventor with many ball and club patents, a champion player winning The Open Championship twice, author, club manufacturer, and golf course architect. Significantly, this book contains the first published information on golf course architecture in the chapter entitled, "Laying Out and Keeping Golf-Links". The delicate cover illustration is complete (often rubbed), no fading to spine and all gilt is present. The original endpapers are bright with uncracked hinges. A sound copy of the Fifth Impression, identical to the first edition, with scattered minor foxing. There is a small stain and "Mowbray M___" written on the upper title page. No bookplate, marginalia, underlining, creases, or tears. Covers protected in clear mylar. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall.
Published by Longman's, London, England, 1896
Seller: Antiquarian Golf, Pepperell, MA, U.S.A.
Decorative Cloth. Condition: Very Good. Second Edition. Illustrated, 277 pages. This, the first golf book written by a playing professional, contains both instructional and historical information. Truly a Renaissance man, Willie Park Jr. was an inventor with many ball and club patents, a champion player winning The Open Championship twice, author, club manufacturer, and golf course architect. Significantly, this book contains the first published information on golf course architecture in the chapter entitled, "Laying Out and Keeping Golf-Links". The fragile cover illustration (typically rubbed) is in excellent condition, original endpapers, spine slightly faded, small brown spot and two rubber stamps from the Boy's Institute North Berwick on half title page. Bright, clean copy without the usual foxing. No bookplate, former owner name, marginalia, underlining, soiling, creases, tears, etc. Very uncommon second edition, published in 1896, the same year as the first edition. Covers protected in clear mylar. Size: 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" 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 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, 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 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 J. & J. Gray & Company, Edinburgh, 1920
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
First Edition
First edition of the author's rare book on putting. Octavo, original cloth, top edge gilt, illustrated with plates from photographs. In near fine condition with light rubbing. First editions are rare. Willie Park was one of the top professional golfers of his era, winning The Open Championship twice. Park was also a successful golf equipment maker and golf writer, as one of the first professional players to write an instructors manual. In his later years, Park built a significant career as one of the world's best golf course architects.
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.
Published by Edinburgh: J. & J. Gray & Company, 1920. Illustrated with 12 photographic plates. With the errata slip tipped to p. 11., 1920
Seller: Waverly & Rugby Books, Pinehurst, NC, U.S.A.
First Edition
Condition: Very good. First edition. Hardcover. Very good condition (no dust jacket-as issued). Top edge gilt. Former owner's ink notation on the half-title. Very neat minimal red ink underlining on four pages. With the errata slip tipped onto p. 11. The scarce true first edition in the red binding.
Published by J. & J. Gray & Company, Edinburgh, 1920
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
First Edition
First edition of the author's rare book on putting. Octavo, original cloth, top edge gilt, illustrated with plates from photographs. In very good condition, rebacked. First editions are rare. Willie Park was one of the top professional golfers of his era, winning The Open Championship twice. Park was also a successful golf equipment maker and golf writer, as one of the first professional players to write an instructors manual. In his later years, Park built a significant career as one of the world's best golf course architects.
Cloth. Condition: Very Good Indeed. Not Stated (illustrator). First edition. The first edition of Willie Park's fascinating work on putting and golfing, on how putting is the key to success in golfing, illustrated. With a letter tipped in signed by the author's relatives. The first edition of this work. Illustrated with twelve plates. Collated, complete. Collated from Jisc from a copy held at the University of St Andrews Library. A detailed and entertaining work on golfing, and how putting is the key to success in golf. Though the author was a professional golfer, this work is approachable for amateur golfers, explaining the sport in a plain and engaging language. This was one of the first instruction manuals for golf that was written by a professional player. Written by Willie Park, who was one of the top professional golfers of his era. He won the Open Championship twice, in 1887 and 1889. Letter tipped in to the front pastedown, 'Three yips and hurrah for . with our grateful thanks from Eva . Park and Irene Park'. These two appear to be relatives of the author. The letter is dated 6th September 1978, with the address '7 Greenhill Park, Edinburgh, EH10 4DW' In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, smart. A little bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. A few light marks to the boards. Letter tipped in to the front pastedown. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd spot. Very Good Indeed. book.
Published by J. & J. Gray & Company, Edinburgh, 1920
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First edition of the author's rare book on putting. Octavo, original cloth, top edge gilt, illustrated with plates from photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "To H.G. English Dobbs Ferry N.Y. With Compliments, Willie Park." In near fine condition. Willie Park was one of the top professional golfers of his era, winning The Open Championship twice. Park was also a successful golf equipment maker and golf writer, as one of the first professional players to write an instructors manual. In his later years, Park built a significant career as one of the world's best golf course architects.
Published by J. & J. Gray & Company, Edinburgh, 1920
Seller: Raptis Rare Books, Palm Beach, FL, U.S.A.
First Edition Signed
First edition of the author's rare book on putting. Octavo, original cloth, top edge gilt, illustrated with plates from photographs. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the title page, "To C.A.J. Ament Esq. With Compliments, Willie Park." Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box. Rare signed an inscribed. Willie Park was one of the top professional golfers of his era, winning The Open Championship twice. Park was also a successful golf equipment maker and golf writer, as one of the first professional players to write an instructors manual. In his later years, Park built a significant career as one of the world's best golf course architects.