1910 'The Golf Courses of the British Isles' Seldom Seen Deluxe First Edition Book by Bernard Darwin<
Handled for the first time is this 1910 'The Golf Courses of the British Isles' Seldom Seen Deluxe First Edition Book by Bernard Darwin, carrying the upscale marbled element of design on both the cover and end pages inside it. Gold gilt accents the ridged spine. One of the greatest golf writers, Bernard Darwin, wrote 'Golf Courses of the British Isles' over 100 years ago. This famous book covers the courses spread all along the hillsides of England, Scotland, and Ireland. The original green cloth is decoratively stamped. This First Edition with wonderful Darwin narrative is illustrated with mostly color plates that are by Harry Rountree, and is a book that set the standard for excellence in the golf world's libraries. This book is offered to bidders in good condition, showing little signs of wear. Bernard Darwin was the grandson of Charles Darwin, the geologist and naturalist best known for his contributions to the evolutionary science. Bernard made a name for himself as an amateur golfer, but more notably as a golf writer. This biblophile's dream has been preserved to good to very good condition, please use accompanying lot photos as a detailed condition report.
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