7 volumes: The first six annual volumes and the eighth volume, 1888-1895. Profusely illustrated with numerous plates from many nicely produced photographs (including portraits of the top golfers of the time: John Ball, Willie Park, J.H. Taylor, Old Tom Morris, Horace Hutchinson, etc.), maps (most are folding, many with coloring by hand or lithographed), ads, etc. 7x4¾, publisher’s uniform gilt-decorated green cloth, lettered in gilt, yellow paper endpapers with printed ads.
Truly one of the great achievements in golf recording, with important match results, several fine maps (many are folding), rare photographic images, nice literary writings, with contributions from many of the top golf authors and players of the day. An essential set for any golf library. Murdoch 43; D&M 2600-2650, 2670; D&J G28810-60, G29020. Vol. I with bookplate of Arthur Petonys; Vol. V with rubberstamp of E.T. Ward on front endpapers.
Condition:
Light shelf wear, some leaning a bit; a few tender hinges (Vol. III hinges cracked), mild foxing (occasionally to maps), two plates a bit loose; maps still nice with no tears; very good to near fine.