A Round of the Links.Views of the Golf Greens of Scotland Etched by George Aikman, A.R.S.A. From Water Colour Drawings of John Smart, R.S.A. To Lovers of The Royal and Ancient Game this Series of Views of Twenty of the Older Greens is dedicated by a Brother Golfer.
[Edinburgh, privately published] 1893.
Limited edition, signed by the artist, no 70 (of 100?). Oblong folio, publisher's cloth, lettered and illustration of a golfer placing his ball in gilt on front board; title, dedication and 20 etched plates with remarques, each with a title leaf. Front hinge split.
A book of views of Scottish golf courses drawn by John Smart (1838-1899) and etched by George Aikman (1830-1905), one of the most sought-after golfing books of the period. The courses are: Dunbar, North Berwick, Gullane, Luffness, Musselburgh, Leith, Leven, Elie, St. Andrews, Carnoustie, Montrose, Aberdeen, Perth, Stirling, Bruntsfield, Lanark, Glasgow, Machrihanish, Prestwick and Troon.
[Ref: 47212] £6,500.00
Limited edition, signed by the artist, no 70 (of 100?). Oblong folio, publisher's cloth, lettered and illustration of a golfer placing his ball in gilt on front board; title, dedication and 20 etched plates with remarques, each with a title leaf. Front hinge split.
A book of views of Scottish golf courses drawn by John Smart (1838-1899) and etched by George Aikman (1830-1905), one of the most sought-after golfing books of the period. The courses are: Dunbar, North Berwick, Gullane, Luffness, Musselburgh, Leith, Leven, Elie, St. Andrews, Carnoustie, Montrose, Aberdeen, Perth, Stirling, Bruntsfield, Lanark, Glasgow, Machrihanish, Prestwick and Troon.
[Ref: 47212] £6,500.00