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[2], viii, 331 + v ad pp. Illustrated from numerous photographs and engravings throughout. (Folio) 39.5x28.5 cm (15½x11"), original cream colored japon wrappers, titled in gilt. Remnants of the original slipcase present. No. 171 of 250 copies. First Edition.

The rare limited large paper edition with wider margins. This is one of the most elaborate books of the period, lavishly illustrated with remarkable photographs, etc. It also serves as an interesting commentary on the styles of clubhouses built at that time in England and Scotland. It was published in wrappers with the expectation that purchasers would bind to their own tastes. As a result, copies in the original state are very uncommon. A superb example of the best issue of one of the key books in its field. Murdoch 385; D&M 2940; D&J H28210. Provenance: From the collection of Theodore Prussing LeVino.