Bennett's rare Book of St. Andrews Links 1898

Title:The Book of St. Andrews Links, Containing Plan of Golf Courses, Descriptions of the Greens, Rules of the Game, By-Laws of the Links, Regulations for Starting, Golfing Rhymes, &c.
Author:[Bennett, Andrew] [3 (ads)], vi, [2 (ads)], 80 pp. With 1 photo plate facing page 1, plus a few drawings; [the folding color course map not present]. 7x5, original wrappers with flexible tan card-stock covers printed in red and green cloth spine. 1 of 1000 copies. First Edition. Bennett's rare book, one of the few primary sources of information on the Royal and Ancient Club. Provides the most definitive account of the evolutionary stages in the design, development, and growth of the courses, as well as their condition prior to 1898, the year in which major alterations were implemented, and customs, traditions, rules and history of the Club. This copy lacks the folding color course map. Copies with the map typically sell for over $3000. Murdoch 57; D&M 690; D&J B13270. Early owner's signature "Bliss" on front cover.
Place:St. Andrews & Edinburgh
Name:J. & G. Innes & J. Menzies
Date:1898

Condition report

Dampstains and soiling to covers, mild edge wear; first 5 leaves before page 1 laid in loose and with old tape repairs, large tears to front ad leaf, scattered pencil marks; fair to good.