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80 pp. Illustrated with plates from photographs. Gilt-stamped and lettered green cloth. First Edition.

Presentation copy, with inscription written by David Burgess to James Cruikshank, on half title page that reads, "Presented to James A. Cruikshank Esq. Captain of the Blackford Golf Club, in token of esteem and regards, from the Directors of the Murrayfield Golf Club." Beneath the inscription, dated December 1948 are four signatures, each of the Captain, Vice Captain, Hon. Treasurer, and Hon. Secretary. With a laid in letter on The Union Bank of Scotland Limited letterhead: An autograph letter signed from David Burgess to James A. Cruikshank, dated Dec 13th, 1948. The letter reads, "Dear Mr. Cruikshank, As arranged I have today forwarded to you two copies of our Jubilee Book, duly inscribed as desired. One copy is to you personally, and the other to the Blackford Capt. I should like to take this opportunity of thanking you most sincerely for the courtesy, goodwill and generous hospitality extended to our Vice Captain and myself in person and as representing the Murrayfield Club, on the occasion of your annual dinner. Permit me also to offer my congratulations on a most happy and successful evening, enhanced by a fine exhibition of good chairmanship. Sincerely yours, David Burgess." D&J R10780; D&M 32050.