Golf and Golfers, Past and Present McPherson, Rev. J. Gordon [Near Fine] [Hardcover]

Frontispiece of the author. 100 pages. First edition. 1891. A rare volume of reminiscences of golf by a good player from Perth. The book begins with a chapter on what golf was like on St. Andrews links in the 1860s, and profiles the greatest player of the era, Allan Robertson. Chapters on club and balls, caddies, style, students and golf, the Edinburgh Braids, niceties in golf, finesse in golf, golf and its attractions, false golf, mannerisms in golf, hazards, match and medal play, the greatest unplayed golf match, etc. An insightful and delightful copy. Slightest lightening of the upper corners, otherwise the original red cloth is bright, the cover black lettering and decoration of crossed long-nose clubs and balls are clear and complete. The four cover corners are sharp. Pastedown offset to end papers, former Glasgow owner's name dated 1903 on ffep, else an unmarked copy with bright, flawless contents. A true collector's condition copy in a near fine state. Covers protected in mylar. Murdoch #514 Size: 16mo - over 5¾"" - 6¾"" tall