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Title: The American Golfer - thirteen early issues Author: Travis, Walter J., editor Place: Publisher: American Golfer Inc. Date: 1909-1916 Description: Includes: Vol. II, No. 2. July Supplement, 1909. * Vol. VII, No. 2, December 1911. * Vol. VII, No. 5, March 1912. * Vol. X, No. 3, July 1913. * Vol. X, No. 4, August 1913. * Vol. XI, No. 2, December 1913. * Vol. XI, No. 7, May 1914. * Vol. XIV, No. 2, June 1915. * Vol. XIV, No. 3. July 1915. * Vol. XIV, No. 4, August 1915. * Vol. XV, No. 3, March 1916. * Vol. XV, No. 6, April 1916. * Vol. XVI, No. 1, May 1916. Together 13 issues, each in their original white wrappers, lettered in black against an orange background. The American Golfer was a leading golf magazine of the early 20th century and precursor to modern publications like Golf Magazine and Golf Digest. It was founded in 1908 by Walter J. Travis, who also served as its editor from 1908-1920. From there Grantland Rice was the editor until 1936. It includes news, feature articles, results and photography, and was published from 1908 to 1936. Serves as a fascinating research tool, with a wealth of articles, photographs and art by leading golf writers and artists of the day, reporting on leading golfers. These early issues are especially difficult to come by. Lot Amendments Condition: Most covers are detached from spine from handling, with other mostly mild wrapper wear; very good. Item number: 223223