Title: Famous Golf Links Author: Aldin, Cecil Place: [United Kingdom] Publisher: Date: No date [c. early 1900's] Description: [2] pp. of text, plus 6 leaves each containing a tipped-in color plate (3¼x4½) from artwork by Cecil Aldin. 4¾x6, saddle stitched green wrappers, cover lettered in dark blue. First (and only) Edition. Publisher's scarce promotional booklet for the famous collection of golf prints by noted artist, Cecil Aldin. Advertises the publication of a series of illustrations by Aldin in editions of 50 remarque proofs and 500 artist's proofs. Golf links include: St. Andrews, North Berwick, Sunningdale, Westward Ho, Walton Heath, and Royal St. George’s (Sandwich). Each with publisher’s “Specimen” printed at top. One seen listed for £900-1,000 price range in the current DK Antiques & Collectibles reference. Not listed in the Donovan & Jerris golf bibliography. Lot Amendments Condition: Mild edge wear, tan stain to right side of front cover; staples a bit rusty; plates fine, book very good or better overall. Item number: 190339
Title: Famous Golf Links Author: Aldin, Cecil Place: [United Kingdom] Publisher: Date: No date [c. early 1900's] Description: [2] pp. of text, plus 6 leaves each containing a tipped-in color plate (3¼x4½) from artwork by Cecil Aldin. 4¾x6, saddle stitched green wrappers, cover lettered in dark blue. First (and only) Edition. Publisher's scarce promotional booklet for the famous collection of golf prints by noted artist, Cecil Aldin. Advertises the publication of a series of illustrations by Aldin in editions of 50 remarque proofs and 500 artist's proofs. Golf links include: St. Andrews, North Berwick, Sunningdale, Westward Ho, Walton Heath, and Royal St. George’s (Sandwich). Each with publisher’s “Specimen” printed at top. One seen listed for £900-1,000 price range in the current DK Antiques & Collectibles reference. Not listed in the Donovan & Jerris golf bibliography. Lot Amendments Condition: Mild edge wear, tan stain to right side of front cover; staples a bit rusty; plates fine, book very good or better overall. Item number: 190339
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