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. 4to. A very good copy in a very good dustwrapper. A clean copy without ownership inscription or other internal marking. Pp.viii,148. Numerous illustrations with many in colour. The history of a Giffmock golf club, one of the premier clubs in the west of Scotland.
Published : Whitecraigs Golf Club 2004, First Edition
£15.00
Hardback. 4to. A fine copy in publisher's green cloth with title and logo in gilt on front board and title in gilt on spine. No inscriptions. Endpapers showing plan view of the original clubhouse superimposed on the present outline. Profusely illustrated in colour and black and white. 148 pages. Very good illustrated dustwrapper with minimal rubbing at top and foot of spine.
Published : The Whitecraigs Golf Club 2004, First Edition
£18.00
Hardback. Nd. c.1934? A very good copy in a near very good dustwrapper which has a little edge wear and tear. A clean copy without foxing or ownership inscription. 89 pages. Many illustrations. Chapters by Percy Alliss, Bert Hodson, Ted Ray and others. "The book is distinguished from all other published golf lessons by the number and excellence of the photographs which illustrate each section."
Published : Hutchinson, London,
£35.00
A very good copy in a very good dustwrapper with an adhesive protective plastic sleeve. Spine of wrapper a little faded. No ownership inscription or other internal marking. Pp.xv,332. Numerous black and white illustrations. Described as "the first complete history ever to be published of the evolution of golf." The story is taken up to 1914.
Published : Henderson and Stirk Ltd 1979, First Edition
£15.00
Hardback. 4to. A near fine copy in a near fine dustwrapper. SIGNED by nine members of the Coulthard family. Pp.xviii,278. Numerous photographs, many in colour. Map. "This book records the family and transport history of five separate generations [of the Coulthard family] ---the author also looks at four generations of the Coulthard family who have made their mark in separate motorsport disciplines ."
Published : Hayton Coulthard Transport Ltd, Twynholm 2016, First Edition
£45.00
A very good copy in a very good, price-clipped, dustwrapper which has one small nick at foot of spine. A clean copy without foxing or ownership inscription. 192pp. Illustrated. Hitchcock's autobiography.
Published : Stanley Paul, London 1967, First Edition
£10.00
Hardback. 4ro. A very good copy in a very good dustwrapper. Pp.viii,282. Many illustrations. A celebration of Llanelli rugby club.
Published : Llanelli Rugby Football Club 1983, First Edition
£14.00
A very good copy. In a good dustwrapper which is a little chipped at head of spine and with a little edge wear and tear. A photograph signed by Len Hutton (and which shows him entering a cricket pavilion), has been pasted onto the front end-paper. Gift inscription. 192 pages. Illustrated.
Published : Hutchinson, London 1956, First Edition
£9.00
Hardback. A fine copy in a fine dustwrapper. Pp.v,213. Numerous illustrations, some in colour. The history of one of the oldest golf clubs in the world.
Published : Privately Published 1999, First Edition
£18.00
A very good copy in a very good, price-clipped, dustwrapper. 271 pages. 34 illustrations. All the facts and figures of the footballing fixtures between the two nations from 1872 to 1968.
Published : Pelham Books, London 1969, First Edition
£5.00
4to. A fine copy in a fine dustwrapper. 192 pages. Illustrated. The definitive guide to Scottish International matches from the first game in 1872 to the end of the 2000/01 season.
Published : Breedon Books, Derby 2001, First Edition
£30.00
Illustrated by Jennifer Cook.
Softback. Nd. c.1980? A very good copy. 56 pages. Numerous drawings. Other illustrations. Contains a number of curling verses in addition to a brief history of the game. Uncommon.
Published : Gordon Bennett Publications, Edinburgh, First Edition
£12.00
A very good copy in blue cloth lettered and decorated in gilt. In a good plus dustwrapper which has minor edge tears. The wrapper is now protected in a clear, removable sleeve. Fairly light edge foxing but clean internally and with no ownership inscription. 160 pages. Illustrations. Includes a historical survey of amateur athletics in Scotland, various short essays and a wealth of statistics.
Published : Scottish Amateur Athletic Association, Edinburgh 1933, First Edition
£65.00
Hardback. Dark blue cloth which shows a little wear and tear to the spine ends and edges. Front hinges tender. Internally there are a number of library stamps but no erxternal library markings. Pp.xv,440 + publisher's catalogue. Numerous illustrations.
Published : David Douglas, Edinburgh 1890,
£30.00
Hardback. A very good copy in green cloth lettered in gilt on the spine. In a very good dustwrapper. This is no. 354 of 600 copies and is signed by the author. A clean copy without ownership inscription or other internal marking. Pp.ix,116. Described as "a story of golf and golfers in one of the very cradles of the game."
Published : The Bruntsfield Allied Golf Club, Edinburgh 1997, First Edition
£25.00
Hardback. A near fine copy in a near fine dustwrapper which is complete and untorn. This is copy number 253 of 600 and is signed by the author. A clean copy with no other inscription or internal marking. Pp.ix,116. Full-page colour plate and black and white illustrations. Foreword by Alex Hay. The story of a golf club, which in its earliest days was largely made up of club and ball makers.
Published : The Bruntsfield Allied Golf Club, Edinburgh 1997, First Edition
£25.00
A fine copy in a fine dustwrapper. Pp.ix,165. Many illustrations. Introduction by Bernard Gallacher. This is copy no. 301 but the limitation is not given.
Published : The Kilmacolm Golf Club 1991, First Edition
£28.00
A very good copy in a poorish dustwrapper missing a two inch by one inch piece from the rear panel. 288pp. many illus. This is a history of Royal Ascot from its founding by Queen Anne and includes Appendices of races, winners, records etc.
Published : Hodder & Stoughton, London 1976, First Edition
£5.00
Hardback. A good copy in dark blue cloth which is faded on the spine and an area of the boards next to the spine. Lettered in silver on the upper board. No ownership inscription. A little edge foxing but otherwise clean. 71 pages. 12 plates. 9 diagrams. A scarce early work on dancing on ice.
Published : Hugh Rees, London 1911, First Edition
£40.00
Hardback. A rebound ex-library copy. 304 pages. 18 tissue-guarded illustrations. Foreword by Andrew Lang. Tait was a leading amateur golfer in the late 19th century.
Published : J. Nisbet & Co, London 1900, First Edition
£20.00
A fine copy in a dark blue leatherette binding lettered in gilt. In a very good dustwrapper which is now protected in a clear, removable sleeve. Pp.viii,124. Numerous illustrations. The history of a ladies' golf club of which many of the most outstanding Scottish lady golfers of the 20th century were members.
Published : Shona Low, Gullane 2003, First Edition
£18.00
Hardback. A very good copy in a very good dustwrapper. A clean copy without ownership inscription or other internal marking. Pp.viii,124. Numerous illustrations. The history of a ladies' golf club of which many of the most outstanding of the Scottish lady golfers of the 20th century were members.
Published : Shona Low, Gullane 2003, First Edition
£18.00
Hardback. A very good copy in publisher's blue cloth with title in gilt on spine. No inscriptions. Illustrated endpapers. Many black and white illustrations. 145 pages. A nice clean copy.
Published : Douglas Park Golf Club 1982, First Edition
£15.00
Hardback. A very good copy in a fine dustwrapper. The book would be fine but for a gift inscription on the front free end-paper. Numerous black and white illustrations. Pp.[x],140,[ii]. The story of the first 100 years of a Skye shinty club.
Published : Skye Camanachd, Portree 1992, First Edition
£18.00
Hardback. A fine copy. Signed by all four authors on half-title. Pp.xiii,[vii],242. Numerous illustrations with a section in colour.
Published : Birlinn, Edinburgh 2009, First Edition
£15.00
A fine copy in a fine dustwrapper. Pp.viii,232. Many illustrations including colour. The Longniddry course has hosted the World Seniors Championship and the Ladies Home Internationals. This tells the first 75 years of the club's history.
Published : Longniddry Golf Club 1998, First Edition
£18.00
A near-fine copy in a similar dustwrapper. Signed by the author. 134pp. Many illustrations.
Published : CollinsWillow, London 1998, First Edition
£10.00
A very good copy in a very good dustwrapper. A clean copy without ownership inscription or other internal marking. Pp.xiv,137. Numerous illustrations including colour. Folding plans.
Published : The Committee of Troon Golf Club 1974, First Edition
£18.00
A near fine copy in a near fine dustwrapper. Copy number 887 of a limited edition. Ppvi,153. Illustrated. The history of an East Lothian golf course.
Published : Luffness New Golf Club, Aberlady 1994, First Edition
£12.00
A very good copy in a very good dustwrapper which has one small closed tear at top of front cover. This copy is number 255. Pp.vi,153. Illustrated. The history of an East Lothian golf course.
Published : Luffness New Golf Club 1994, First Edition
£8.00
Hardback. 4to. A very good copy in publisher's grey cloth with title in gilt on spine. SIGNED by author on front free endpaper. Many black and white photographs throughout. 208 pages. Very good illustrated dustwrapper which is price-clipped and is protected in a removable cover.
Published : Mainstream Publishing, Edinburgh 1992, First Edition
£15.00
A fine copy in a fine dustwrapper. Pp.x,185. Many illustrations including colour.
Published : 1996, First Edition
£10.00
A very good copy in a very good dustwrapper with a small tear on rear panel. 185pp. Many illustrations including colour.
Published : Duddingston Golf Club, Edinburgh 1996, First Edition
£9.00
. A very good copy in a near very good dustwrapper which has minor closed edge tears. The wrapper is now protected in a clear, removable, sleeve. Gift inscription on front free end-paper. 192 pages. Illustrations. Mainly deals with motor trials shortly after the Second World War.
Published : G. T. Foulis, London 1948, First Edition
£15.00
4to. A fine copy in a fine dustwrapper. 208 pages. Many illustrations including colour. The official history of Celtic from the early days to the end of the 1994-95 season.
Published : Hamlyn 1995, First Edition
£7.00
4to. A very good copy in a near very good dustwrapper which shows a little wear to the spine ends and board tips. No.975 of 1500 copies. A clean copy without ownership inscription or other internal marking. 231 pages. Numerous illustrations including colour. This is a history of the estate of Killermont from earliest times and of the Glasgow Golf Club which is the ninth oldest in the world.
Published : Glasgow Golf Club 2003, First Edition
£45.00
Hardback. A very good copy in green cloth lettered in gilt. In a good dustwrapper which has an edge tear and some fading to the spine (although the lettering is clear). Not foxed and no ownership inscription. Small brown stain at edge of later pages. 245 pages. Illustrated. When this book was written Celtic had had only four managers in 90 years!
Published : Stanley Paul, London 1978, First Edition
£8.00
A good plus copy in dark blue cloth lettered in gilt. Top edge gilt. Ownership inscription on front free end-paper. Some foxing to end-papers. Some pencilled and a little ink writing to rear end-papers. 304 pages. Folding tables. Deals with the identification of winning strains of race-horses.
Published : The International Horse Agency and Exchange, London 1907, First Edition
£25.00
A very good copy in a very good complete and untorn dustwrapper. This is number 528 of 750 copies and is signed by Bob Fenning. Pp.xiv,110. Many illustrations including colour.
Published : Grant Books, Droitwich 1992, First Edition
£16.00
Hardback. A very good copy in a very good dustwrapper which is complete and untorn. Inscribed on half-title "To Jean With Best Wishes Nevill 1986." 318 pages. Black and white illustrations. Gives results of major tournaments. Published to coincide with the centenary of the Hockey Association.
Published : Lifeline Ltd., Staines 1986, First Edition
£8.00
A near fine copy in a similar dustwrapper. Signed by the author on the title page. 224pp. 20 illustrations.
Published : Aedificamus Press 1990, First Edition
£6.00
A very good copy in a good dustwrapper which has a bit of edge wear and tear. 208 pages. Illustrated. The story of Arsenal football club from 1886 to 1961.
Published : Stanley Paul, London 1961, First Edition
£8.00
Hardback. A very good copy in a near very good price-clipped dustwrapper which has a couple of closed edge tears and a little edge rubbing. Ownership inscription. 368 pages. 24 plates. This is effectively a history of rugby itself up to 1955.
Published : Playfair Books, London 1955, First Edition
£14.00
A very good copy in a complete dustewrapper which has minor creasing at the top of front cover. Not price-clipped. 110 pages. Many illustrations.The personal story of a man who became a true credit to the game of golf not only because of a great talent but also because of a magnetic and graceful personality
Published : Pelham Books, London 1966,
£6.00
A very good copy in a near very good dustwrapper which is complete and untorn. There is a damp stain at the foot of the spine of the wrapper but it is barely visible externally. A clean copy internally with no ownership inscription or other marking. 187 pages. Illustrated. The autobiography of a world champion cycle racer.
Published : Robert Hale, London 1975, First Edition
£15.00
A very good copy in green cloth lettered in silver and black. In a good dustwrapper which shows a fair amount of edge wear. Some fore-edge and a little end-paper foxing. No ownership inscription or other internal marking. Pp.xv,252. 33 illustrations. The story of lawn tennis from the first Wimbledon tournament in 1877 up to 1935. The book shows how tennis developed, "the great players who have triumphed, the thrilling matches and the brilliant tactics."
Published : Charles Scribner's Sons 1936, First Edition
£25.00
4to. A fine copy in a fine dustwrapper. 236 pages. Illustrated.
Published : Norrie Price 1995, First Edition
£10.00
Hardback. A very good copy in dark green cloth lettered in gilt. 107 pages. Illustrated including colour.
Published : Bradford Golf Club 1991, First Edition
£8.00
A very good copy in a very good dustwrapper. Slight damage towards the foot of the first 20 pages or so. 368pp. Many illustrations. A comprehensive history of Aberdeen football club.
Published : Breedon Books 1987, First Edition
£40.00
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