St Andrews The Road War Papers, + In The Footsteps of Old Tom Morris

McStravick, Roger

Edité par St. Andrews Golf Press, St. Andrews, 2020

Two book set, Limited editions of 300 and 1821 copies only. Regular Price £99 and £75 =£174 Set price = £125 The Road War Papers 322pp. illustrated, gatefold (french flaps) stiff wrappers. Limited edition signed and numbered 300 only. Forewords David Hamilton, Pete Georgiady and Hon Lord Burns (David Burns) Authored by McStravick and designed by award winning graphic designer Chic Harper, a full three years in the making. Keeps the suspense high and the expectation does not disappoint, like going back in time to 1879 and early, following this case really does give you the feeling of living in St. Andrews 150 years ago., and getting to know on personal its characters. This new angle of writing, and in depth research is rare today, and actually brings fully new material to the golf historians table. Published in two editions only, a pre publication (sell out) leather bound limited edition of 50 copies only, and a sure to be sold out very soon limited edition of just three hundred copies, this being part of the latter edition, and still at regular retail price. In The Footsteps of Old Tom Morris 278p. illustrated cloth. limited edition 1821 copies only. Forewords, Peter Crabtree (author of Tom Morris The Colossus), Angela Howe, R&A Golf Hertitage Secretary. Research is the key to this title, unlimited hours have been spent unearthing new facts of Old Tom, the Links and Toon. The book authored by McStravick and designed by award winning graphic designer Chic Harper, keeps the suspense high and the expectation does not disappoint as each page is turned, large often two page photos of Tom, his counterparts and their home's make for pure fascination to any golf enthusiast, making the reader want to visit the toon its links and walk the streets with book in hand. Virtually every street, house, citizen, event and change of significance is included. McStravick is becoming the modern day Hay Fleming (coincidentally his favourite author) of the town, picking up significant golf awards including the coveted U.S.G.A. Herbert Warren Wind, the British Collectors Society's Murdoch Medal, this volume compliments his Footsteps published in 2016. N° de réf. du vendeur 10968

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Titre : St Andrews The Road War Papers, + In The ...
Éditeur : St. Andrews Golf Press, St. Andrews
Date d'édition : 2020