Golf instruction, like most aspects of the game, has a long and interesting past. One glimpse into the past includes this book:
It's the first book of golf instruction (and the first book of prose devoted entirely to the game of golf). Written by "A Keen Hand" who is H.B. Farnie, who published this first edition in 1857 under a pseudonym. Perhaps he was nervous that golf instruction would not be well received? Well, Farnie had the right idea, and obviously had his finger on the pulse of what was popular in golf in 19th century Scotland. Farnie wrote several guide books, was an editor at a newspaper, and was later a journalist in London.
Here's a look at the beautiful red cloth cover, lettered in gilt. Rare to find in its complete original cloth covers.
You can own this piece of golf history, if you register to bid with www.pbagalleries.com and place your bid of $4,000 or higher. A fair price to pay to expand your golf library with a key work in the history of the game. (A lesser copy last sold at auction for over $6,000! A copy in great shape like this is a steal at $4,000.)
Click here for more information on this lot: Lot 110: Golfer's Manual 1857
Don't wait too long! The sale will go live on Thursday, March 5th, 2015 starting at 11:00 am Pacific Time.
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