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x, [2], 274 pp. Introduction by Bernard Darwin. Illustrated with several plates from photographs. (8vo) original green cloth, lettered in gilt over red cloth background on the spine and front cover, edges untrimmed, glassine jacket, slipcase with paper labels. No. 307 of 550 hand-numbered copies printed by the Riverside Press. First Edition.

The scarce signed limited first edition, signed by Ouimet on the limitation page, as issued. Ouimet emerged as a "player of the highest rank" in the 1913 Open, and he had a tremendous influence on American golf throughout his brilliant career. Advertising post card for this title with a photo of Ouimet and Bobby Jones laid in, along with a promotional letter from the publisher. Murdoch 580; D&M 28460; D&J O6310. Provenance: From the collection of Theodore Prussing LeVino.