Beschreibung:

Title: Wright and Ditson’s Golf Guide [on cover]. The Rules of Golf as Approved by the Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews in 1899. With Rulings and Interpretations by the Executive Committee of USGA in 1900 Author: Wright & Ditson Place: Boston Publisher: Wright & Ditson Date: [1901] Description: 60 + [12] ad pp. Illustrated with a few figure drawings, ads. 6x4½, original printed light olive green wrappers, saddle stitched. Early rare American golf guide, with the official rules (according USGA) and latest information of the day on various aspects of the game, including course layout, construction and maintenance, club selections, helpful hints on playing, handicapping, etiquette, plus a sizable glossary and twelve pages of ads for Wright and Ditson golf products. Inside front cover provides April 1, 1901 date and a notice: “Wright & Ditson are the pioneer Golf dealers in America. Mr. George Wright introduced Golf into New England. Wright & Ditson were the first to make Golf Clubs and Golf Balls in America. A.H. Findlay is manager of our Golf Department…” (Findlay also provides written contributions). See D&M 4690 and D&J W25420 (both citing 1900 as first edition and a measurement of 15.5cm tall, present copy/issue not listed and is 15cm tall). Only two other copies (different editions) offered at auction in the past twenty years, both of which were at PBA Galleries (selling for over $4000 each). Lot Amendments Condition: Fading to front cover, top corner carefully re-affixed, scattered light and small stains, some creases including vertical crease affecting most of book, ½" tear at upper staple on spine; early rubberstamp from Norsemen’s Bazaar (Portsmouth, NH) on front cover and title; still good or better. Item number: 188113