Title: A Golfer's Gallery by Old Masters Author: Darwin, Bernard, introduction Place: London Publisher: Country Life Date: [c.1920] Description: Introduction by Bernard Darwin. Illustrated with 18 full-page mounted color plates of paintings depicting golf or golf relatives (Dutch Kolf, Het Kolven, Jeu de Mail) in different forms, from the 16th to the 19th centuries; plus other reproductions within the introduction. 16x13¼, decorative green and black boards, paper cover label. First Edition. An important compendium of Old Master & 19th century paintings of golf in play and golf equipment as part of home scenery in numerous Dutch, Scottish & British works. Publisher's "Suggestions for those who wish to Frame" tipped-in on the rear inside cover, as issued. Donovan & Murdoch 13890. Formerly sold as a duplicate from the U.S.G.A. Library. Lot Amendments Condition: Wear and rubbing to spine ends and joints with foot chipped, corners bumped, soiling, top portion of tie-string binding broken at rear; plates fine and bright, else very good. Item number: 154549
Title: A Golfer's Gallery by Old Masters Author: Darwin, Bernard, introduction Place: London Publisher: Country Life Date: [c.1920] Description: Introduction by Bernard Darwin. Illustrated with 18 full-page mounted color plates of paintings depicting golf or golf relatives (Dutch Kolf, Het Kolven, Jeu de Mail) in different forms, from the 16th to the 19th centuries; plus other reproductions within the introduction. 16x13¼, decorative green and black boards, paper cover label. First Edition. An important compendium of Old Master & 19th century paintings of golf in play and golf equipment as part of home scenery in numerous Dutch, Scottish & British works. Publisher's "Suggestions for those who wish to Frame" tipped-in on the rear inside cover, as issued. Donovan & Murdoch 13890. Formerly sold as a duplicate from the U.S.G.A. Library. Lot Amendments Condition: Wear and rubbing to spine ends and joints with foot chipped, corners bumped, soiling, top portion of tie-string binding broken at rear; plates fine and bright, else very good. Item number: 154549
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