A Golfer's Gallery by Old Masters and introduction by Bernard Darwin - 1920 First Edition
A Golfer’s Gallery by Old Masters is a highly coveted, oversized folio art book (measuring approx. 34.5cm x 41.5cm) published by Country Life Ltd, London in 1920. It features a historical introduction written by Bernard Darwin, the legendary golf writer and grandson of Charles Darwin.
A historical compendium and a portfolio of artwork, featuring a 20 page introduction and containing 18 high-quality colour plates of historical "Old Master" paintings from the 16th to the 19th Centuries mounted on heavy card stock.
The portfolio is bound with a temporary twine tie specifically so owners could safely remove the plates for individual framing. Because of this, intact copies, such as this, are exceptionally rare today.
Published - 1920 - 1st Edition
Publisher - Country Life Ltd., London
Binding - Hard Cover - bound and tied with the original cord.
Condition - Used - Grade 3 Good (see Help & Guides) - Some wear to the cover boards and light foxing, some slight water damage (see pictures), however overall a good example.