Low, John L. Concerning Golf. Hodder and Stoughton, 1903. First Edition
A first edition copy of Concerning Golf by John L. Low, published in London by Hodder and Stoughton, 27 Paternoster Row, 1903. This octavo volume is bound in the original green publisher's cloth with the title and author's name stamped in gilt on the front cover. The title page credits John L. Low as the primary author and notes the inclusion of a specialized chapter on driving authored by Harold H. Hilton, a prominent figure in early 20th-century amateur golf. The frontispiece or leaf preceding the title page features a printed quote from R. L. Stevenson regarding the philosophy of play.
Internal markings include a blue rectangular adhesive bookseller's label on the rear pastedown which reads: SPORTBOOKS / RARE - OUT OF PRINT - NEW / 42 CHURCH STREET / NEW HAVEN 10, CONN. The front flyleaf bears handwritten notations in lead pencil in the upper right corner, including the number 1134 and an inventory or reference code reading H77/P13-73. The text block includes running headers throughout, with notable sections titled The Art of Driving and Temperament and Training..
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