拍品专文
FIRST EDITION. An important, early book on golf history based on the author's 50 years in the game, with a precise description of feathery ball manufacture. RARE. Murdoch 597.
![PETER, H. THOMAS. REMINISCENCES OF GOLF AND GOLFERS. EDINBURGH: JAMES THIN, [1890].](https://www.christies.com/img/LotImages/2012/CKS/2012_CKS_06021_0167_000(peter_h_thomas_reminiscences_of_golf_and_golfers_edinburgh_james_thin025225).jpg?w=1)
细节
PETER, H. THOMAS. REMINISCENCES OF GOLF AND GOLFERS. EDINBURGH: JAMES THIN, [1890].
Square 8°, opening page with decorative head-piece (title browned, block split at A1-2 leaving the title and A1 detached, A1v-A2r slightly soiled). Original limp red cloth, front cover with title and 'Far and Sure' legend in gilt (lightly soiled, back cover stained).
Square 8°, opening page with decorative head-piece (title browned, block split at A1-2 leaving the title and A1 detached, A1v-A2r slightly soiled). Original limp red cloth, front cover with title and 'Far and Sure' legend in gilt (lightly soiled, back cover stained).
来源
R. Otto Probst, with his bookplate and stamp, 1931.
Joseph S.F. Murdoch, bookplate.
Pacific, 16 June 1998, lot 736.
Joseph S.F. Murdoch, bookplate.
Pacific, 16 June 1998, lot 736.
荣誉呈献
Philip Harley