Description:
New York: Doubleday & Company, 1960. First edition, early printing of this classic golfing technique manual. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For Earl Bottom With best wishes Bobby Jones." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing. Jacket design by Ben Feder. Jones left an enduring legacy of athletic prowess and exemplary personal characteristics. No one is likely to break his records of 13 U.S. and British national championships, and four in one year (he won the U.S. Open a total of four times, the U.S. Amateur five times, the British Open three times, and the British Amateur one time) The Masters seems to have a secure place in the pantheon of golf; and the name Bobby Jones will continue to represent the highest standards of amateurism, sportsmanship and self-mastery" (ANB).
Golf Is My Game. by Jones, Robert T. [Bobby] - 1960
by Jones, Robert T. [Bobby]
Similar copies are shown below.
Similar copies are shown to the right.
Golf Is My Game.
by Jones, Robert T. [Bobby]
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
New York: Doubleday & Company, 1960. First edition of this classic golfing technique manual. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Signed by the author in full on the half-title page, "Robert T. Jones." Near fine in a excellent near fine price-clipped dust jacket with light wear to the extremities. Jacket design by Ben Feder. Jones left an enduring legacy of athletic prowess and exemplary personal characteristics. No one is likely to break his records of 13 U.S. and British national championships, and four in one year (he won the U.S. Open a total of four times, the U.S. Amateur five times, the British Open three times, and the British Amateur one time) The Masters seems to have a secure place in the pantheon of golf; and the name Bobby Jones will continue to represent the highest standards of amateurism, sportsmanship and self-mastery" (ANB).
- Bookseller Raptis Rare Books (US)
- Book Condition Used
- Binding Hardcover
- Publisher Doubleday & Company
- Place of Publication New York
- Date Published 1960
- Keywords gifts for golf lovers, Golf Is My Game Signed First Edition, rare golf books, Robert T. Jones inscribed first edition
We have 2 copies available starting at £1,627.80.
Golf Is My Game.
by Jones, Robert T. [Bobby]
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Palm Beach, Florida, United States
- Item Price
-
£1,627.80
Show Details
Item Price
£1,627.80
Golf Is My Game.
by Jones, Robert T. [Bobby]
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Seller
-
Palm Beach, Florida, United States
- Item Price
-
£1,627.80
Show Details
Description:
New York: Doubleday & Company, 1960. First edition, early printing of this classic golfing technique manual. Octavo, original half cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, "For Doug Peters With best wishes Robert T. Jones Jr." Near fine in a near fine dust jacket with light rubbing. Jacket design by Ben Feder. Jones left an enduring legacy of athletic prowess and exemplary personal characteristics. No one is likely to break his records of 13 U.S. and British national championships, and four in one year (he won the U.S. Open a total of four times, the U.S. Amateur five times, the British Open three times, and the British Amateur one time) The Masters seems to have a secure place in the pantheon of golf; and the name Bobby Jones will continue to represent the highest standards of amateurism, sportsmanship and self-mastery" (ANB).
Item Price
£1,627.80