Title: The Book of St. Andrews Links, Containing Plan of Golf Courses, Descriptions of the Greens, Rules of the Game, By-Laws of the Links, Regulations for Starting, Golfing Rhymes, &c. Author: [Bennett, Andrew] Place: St. Andrews & Edinburgh Publisher: J. & G. Innes & J. Menzies Date: 1898 Description: [3 (ads)], vi, [2 (ads)], 80 pp. With 1 photo plate facing page 1, plus a few drawings; [the folding color course map not present]. 7x5, original wrappers with flexible tan card-stock covers printed in red and green cloth spine, green chemise and slipcase. 1 of 1000 copies. First Edition. Bennett's rare book, one of the few primary sources of information on the Royal and Ancient Club. Provides the most definitive account of the evolutionary stages in the design, development, and growth of the courses, as well as their condition prior to 1898, the year in which major alterations were implemented, and customs, traditions, rules and history of the Club. Murdoch 57; D&M 690; D&J B13270. Lot Amendments Condition: Light wear to slipcase and chemise; cardstock covers with light dampstains and soiling, small chips to edges and spine; glue remnants on front free endpaper of cardstock cover, wear and some stains to wrappers, some scattered foxing, gift inscription on title page; very good. Item number: 259432
Title: The Book of St. Andrews Links, Containing Plan of Golf Courses, Descriptions of the Greens, Rules of the Game, By-Laws of the Links, Regulations for Starting, Golfing Rhymes, &c. Author: [Bennett, Andrew] Place: St. Andrews & Edinburgh Publisher: J. & G. Innes & J. Menzies Date: 1898 Description: [3 (ads)], vi, [2 (ads)], 80 pp. With 1 photo plate facing page 1, plus a few drawings; [the folding color course map not present]. 7x5, original wrappers with flexible tan card-stock covers printed in red and green cloth spine, green chemise and slipcase. 1 of 1000 copies. First Edition. Bennett's rare book, one of the few primary sources of information on the Royal and Ancient Club. Provides the most definitive account of the evolutionary stages in the design, development, and growth of the courses, as well as their condition prior to 1898, the year in which major alterations were implemented, and customs, traditions, rules and history of the Club. Murdoch 57; D&M 690; D&J B13270. Lot Amendments Condition: Light wear to slipcase and chemise; cardstock covers with light dampstains and soiling, small chips to edges and spine; glue remnants on front free endpaper of cardstock cover, wear and some stains to wrappers, some scattered foxing, gift inscription on title page; very good. Item number: 259432
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