Beschreibung:

The Golfer's Handbook, including History of the Game; Special Uses of the Different Clubs; Hints to Beginners; History of Golf Balls; The Feats of Champion Golfers; Golfiana; Glossary of Technical Terms; Rules for the Game; List of Clubs and Their Secretaries Author: Forgan, Robert Place: London Publisher: Simpkin, Marshall, Hamilton, Kent Date: [c. 1891] Description: iv, 80, [1] pp. New rules for the game of golf slip tipped to title page. Illustrated with plates from drawings, etc.; plus diagrams within the text. (8vo) original pictorial yellow cloth stamped in black. "Forgan's Special Edition," following the fourth edition. Forgan's "Special Edition" as stated on the front cover, which seems to be an issue in-between the fourth and fifth editions. The fourth and fifth editions were enlarged to include a chapter on the history of golf ball making, this edition has this as well. Murdoch 260; D&M 1250; D&J F11800. Lot Amendments Condition: Cloth heavily rubbed, with stains and soil; hinges repaired, some stains within, a few minuscule chips at foot of some leaves; about very good. Item number: 310074