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Author: Reid, William
Title: Golfing Reminiscences: The Growth of the Game, 1887-1925
Place: Edinburgh
Publisher: J. & J. Gray
Date: [1925]
Item # : 124752
Offered by: PBA Galleries
End Date   12/02/2002 19:05:00 CST
Price realized   $ 1200

Item was sold in an online auction !

Description:
[6], 140 pp. Illustrated with 4 plates from paintings and facsimiles. 7¼x4¾, gilt-lettered blue cloth. First Edition.
According to Murdoch, "Mr. Reid was one of the very first writers who specialized in golf reporting and his recollections are interesting and informative." Sans the original plain but scarce dust-wrapper. Signature of collector O.M. Leland on the front pastedown. Donovan & Murdoch 31480; Murdoch 632.
Condition:
From the U.S.G.A. library with their rubberstamp on the front and rear pastedowns. Light wear to cloth; front hinge starting to crack at half-title page, else very good to near fine - a rather clean and bright copy.
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