The Chronicles of Golf: 1457 to 1857 (SIGNED COPY) by: Alastair J. Johnston Jr.; James F. Johnston
Hardcover. Cleveland OH, privately printed, 1st, 1993, Book: Very Good, Dust Jacket: Very Good, Hardcover in a bright dust jacket. Illustrated. 734 pages. #104 of a limited edition of 900 numbered copies signed by the authors. In the original blue cloth slipcase with complete color label, Monumental work on the early history of the game. A most important and thorough record of all references to golf in the English language for the four hundred year following the first reference to golf in The Scottish Acts of Parliament of 1457. Scholarly, investigative, and comprehensive examination of the history and foundations of golf. An instant classic upon its issue. It went immediately out-of-print just as the demand was gaining momentum. Like new condition. NOTE: DOMESTIC SHIPPING ONLY.