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First US instruction book for women, 1904

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Author: Hecker, Genevieve (Mrs. Charles T. Stout)
Title: Golf for Women
Place Published: New York
Publisher:Baker & Taylor
Date Published: [1904]
Description:

217 + [6] ad pp. Includes a chapter by Rhona K. Adair. Illustrations from photographs and drawings including frontispiece portrait of the author. (8vo) original pictorial green cloth stamped in white, gray, gilt and brown, front cover lettered in white, spine lettered in gilt. Presented in custom green cloth slipcase. First Edition.

The first instruction book for women published in America. The game of golf presented to the "feminine inquiring mind and from a woman's viewpoint". The pictures of early lady champions illustrate that the woman golfer of the day was probably more handicapped by her dress than by her lack of golfing ability - Murdoch 331; D&M 20510; D&J H12160. A true golf classic.

Condition

Light rubbing at spine ends with a bit of fraying, a few scuffs, rubbed patch to rear board near head of spine; front hinge cracked with front free endpaper excised; very good.

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First US instruction book for women, 1904

Name: First US instruction book for women, 1904
SKU: 110737197
Price: 300 USD
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