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The Game of Golf….Lonsdale Library, Vol. IX.
by Wethered, Joyce and Roger; Bernard Darwin; Horace Hutchinson; & T.C. Simpson
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Palm Beach, Florida, United States
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About This Item
London: Seeley, Service & Company, 1931. First edition, deluxe issue of the author's classic work. Octavo, original half green morocco over cloth. Inscribed by Roger Wethered in the year of publication, "Hope this will help you to beat Harry! Roger Wethered 1931." Illustrated with plates, which some folding from 100 photographs. In near fine condition. "The Game of Golf Lonsdale Library, Vol. IX is an outstanding symposium on the game" (Murdoch 843).
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- Bookseller
- Raptis Rare Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 14008
- Title
- The Game of Golf….Lonsdale Library, Vol. IX.
- Author
- Wethered, Joyce and Roger; Bernard Darwin; Horace Hutchinson; & T.C. Simpson
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Seeley, Service & Company
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1931
- Keywords
- Joyce Wethered First Edition, The Game of Golf Roger Wethered First Edition
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About Raptis Rare Books
Founded by Matthew and Adrienne Raptis, Raptis Rare Books is an antiquarian book firm that specializes in literature, children's books, economics, photo books, signed and inscribed books, and landmark books in all fields. Our business model is simple: we strive to handle books that are in exceptional condition and to provide exceptional customer service.
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