Lot 53 of 213:
Donovan & Jerris, trade edition  

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$270
Estimate:
$200 - $300

Title:
The Game of Golf and the Printed Word 1566-2005. A Bibliography of Golf Literature in the English Language

Author:
Donovan, Richard E. and Rand Jerris

Place:
Endicott, NY

Publisher:
Castalio Press

Date:
2006

Description:

2 volumes. Vol. I: A-L; Vol. II: M-Z, plus index. 27.7x21.5 cm. (11x8¼"), blue gilt-lettered cloth, housed together in publisher's slipcase. First Trade Edition.

A must for any collector of golf literature. The update of the most comprehensive reference guide on golf literature, containing over 15,000 entries, more than three times the previous edition (Donovan & Murdoch) in 1987. Includes hundreds of previously undiscovered publications from 1566-1985, plus works published up to an including 2005. Organized in alphabetical order by author (or subject if no author) and includes an index of club histories organized by state and country. Contains annotations for certain select titles, authors or major golf figures. Sadly, this masterpiece was the final golf reference from Dick Donovan, truly a pioneer and great person in the golf collecting world.


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Condition:
Light wear; near fine in near fine slipcase.


 
Item number:
309568
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