thomas aitchison george lorimer (10 risultati)

Paperback. Condizione: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a charming glimpse into the evolution of a beloved sport through the recollections of a dedicated golf enthusiast. Taking the reader back to the mid-19th century, it traces the origins and early years of the Bruntseld Links Golf Club in Edinburgh. Through a series of delightful anecdotes and reminiscences, the author captures the camaraderie, humor, and passion that defined this group of avid golfers. The book vividly portrays the convivial atmosphere of the club's gatherings, where members reveled in good-natured banter and shared a deep appreciation for the game. It also provides fascinating insights into the personalities and rivalries that shaped the club's history, shedding light on the unique social and sporting culture of the time. Beyond its historical value, this book serves as a testament to the enduring spirit of golf and the timeless bonds it fosters among its devotees. By recounting the experiences of a bygone era, it invites readers to reflect on the enduring allure of this challenging and rewarding sport. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

First edition, printed for private circulation. 4to. Rebacked in blue buckram covers with gilt title to cover and spine. A very good copy, with the head of the spine neatly strengthened and some wear to spine ends and corners. Ownership inscription to the front free endpaper and occasional foxing. Frontispiece photogravure of the author and line drawing of old clubhouse facing p.1. Set up in 1761, Bruntsfield is the fourth oldest golf club in the world. "Told in the first person, this handsome volume includes many of the club's poems, or lays, as they were called, which were written to honor members on special occasions. The recollections of the two authors make interesting reading and are valuable in helping to fill out our knowledge of early golf" - [Murdoch] Murdoch 8.

Blue hardback cloth cover. First Edition. Cover rubbed. Original cloth rebacked. New fep affixed to half title page. Hinges along an initial and end leaf with tape repairs along gutter. Part of prelims misbound. Light scattered browning. Teg. 260mm x 190mm (10" x 7"). xl, 126pp. Photographic frontispiece and vignette of old clubhouse.

LeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1902 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 160 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 160 Language: English.

126p. Decorative cloth. Important essays on early golf in Bruntsfield and St. Andrews, the 1858 match being described in detail, the author was present. Published in an edition of just 400 copies, hard to find. D&J A3610. Very good, best copy we have handled.

Condizione: Good. 126p. Decorative cloth. Important essays on early golf in Bruntsfield and St. Andrews, the 1858 match being described in detail, the author was present. Published in an edition of just 400 copies, hard to find. D&J A3610.

The Edinburgh golf scene of the day is described in this attractive and illuminating volume of recollections. Many of the Bruntsfield Links Golf Club's poems, written by members in honour of their fellow players, are here too. Large 8vo. xiv + 126pp. Frontis. photogravure (tissue-guard) + vignette of The Old Club-House. Orig. blue cloth, gilt design, gilt title to spine, edges sl. rubbed and bumped, hinges neatly repaired, t.e.g. Bottom corners of leaves sl. dog-eared. Scarce. [Cox, 234] [D&M, 5040] [Murdoch, 8].

Paperback. Condizione: Brand New. 142 pages. 8.75x5.75x0.32 inches. This item is printed on demand.

Leather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2017, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1902. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 144, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 144.

Full Leather Bound. Condizione: NEW. Language: English. {Size: 14.60 x 22.86 cms} A Unique Premium Leather-Bound book for elite readers/collectors of old rare books. An Original Leather is being used for binding this book with Golden Leaf Printing and designing on Spine, front and Back of the book with edge gilding. WE HAVE MULTIPLE OPTIONS IN COLOR OF LEATHER RED, GREEN, BLUE, MAGENTA, TAN, PURPLE DEEP BROWN, BLACK AND WITH DIFFERENT COLOR LABELS. YOU MAY CHOOSE ANY COLOR OF YOUR CHOICE AND MAIL US. This service is chargeable. Original edition was published in [1902] and this unique edition is Reprinted in 2017 with the help of original edition. Black & white printing on high quality natural shade paper with sewing binding for longer life, professionally processed without changing its contents. As these are old books, we processed each page manually on computer and make them readable. We give our best to give you the best book but in some cases we have to adjust few pages which are blur or missing or black spots. If it is multi volume set, then it is only single volume. We hope that you understand these issues in these old treasure. This is an important book for the readers who want to know more about our old treasure. Our dedicated team is trying to bring these rare books back to the shelves. We are also giving service of printing the hard-to-find books which are not listed in our store. Hope you will like it and give your comments and suggestions. Lang: - English, Pages 144, Print on Demand. Product Disclaimer: Please be aware that because leather is a natural material, slight discoloration or change in texture may be visible. {FOLIO EDITION (Size 12x19 Inches) IS ALSO AVAILABLE ON REQUEST}. 144.