Lot Essay
A HANDSOME SET. Volume I is known for its series of caricatures of 'Golf in Old Japan': I. The Waggle (p. 176); II. The Drive (p. 233); III. The Brassey (p. 321); and IV. The Niblick (p. 379).
![GOLF ILLUSTRATED [THE WEEKLY ORGAN OF THE 'ROYAL & ANCIENT' GAME]. LONDON: 1899-1902.](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2012/CKS/2012_CKS_06021_0193_000(golf_illustrated_the_weekly_organ_of_the_royal_ancient_game_london_189123051).jpg?w=1)
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GOLF ILLUSTRATED [THE WEEKLY ORGAN OF THE 'ROYAL & ANCIENT' GAME]. LONDON: 1899-1902.
Volumes I-IX and XI only, 2°, plates and illustrations (Vols. I, VII and XI somewhat affected by damp, worming at end of vol. XI causing slight loss of letters). Later red calf, spines gilt with black morocco labels (lightly rubbed, scratch marks to lower cover of vol. I).
Volumes I-IX and XI only, 2°, plates and illustrations (Vols. I, VII and XI somewhat affected by damp, worming at end of vol. XI causing slight loss of letters). Later red calf, spines gilt with black morocco labels (lightly rubbed, scratch marks to lower cover of vol. I).
Provenance
Sam Sharp, bookplate in vol. I.
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Philip Harley