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EARLY GOLF AT ST. ANDREWS

EARLY GOLF AT ST. ANDREWS

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The book looks at evidence gleaned from the Delvine Papers, which were presented to the National Library of Scotland in 1926, of golf in the early 18th century. Includes a set of accounts fror 1712-15 (with a facsimile sheet included) showing a variety of golf balls and clubs being purchased.

Small 8vo (landscape). Original blue boards. Very good condition. Ltd. ed. 192/350, signed by the author.

Date
1986
Publisher
David Hamilton at the Partick Press
Author
David HAMILTON

£120.00 (Code: 37900)

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