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History of the Augusta Golf Club and the Masters. Author Christian is a third generation golf photographer. His father, Frank Sr. was the first club photographer, and his great uncle has been photographing the Masters since before its inception in 1933. Lots of great archival golf photos from a collection that dates to 1860. If you're a golfer, you need to go to Augusta. If you can't go, you need the book. The book has slight bumping on the top and bottom of the spine. There is a fold visible on the front free end page and the next 2 pages, but it is not a severe crease. There is a barely perceptible stain on the front cover and a tiny dent on the bottom edge. The dust jacket has been folded back on the frond flap and there is shelf wear and slight edgewear. However, the pages are clean and unmarked, and the corners are square. It looks like they didn't read it, but they took it out on the course and passed it around. The Forward is by Gene Sarazen. Under his name on the title page it is handwritten… Read More

Record book of Whitetail deer hunting. Hundreds of current and archival photos. Contains names dates stories and details of each hunt. The book is in fine, nearly unread condition. Only the slightest bit of shelf wear.

First Edition. Near Fine / very good+. Major study of the most important aquatic insects - entomology, fly tying and fishing techniques. Book has tiny corner bumps, Previous owners name on front free end page and fold on back end page. Jacket is slightly toned and minor shelf wear.

Signed. A comprehensive overview of the history, archeology and culture of Easter Island and East Polynesia. The is a collection of papers presented at a 1984 International Congress of Easter Island and East Polynesia held in Hanga Roa, Rapanui. Illustrated with black and white maps and drawings. In English, with a prologue and editorial preface in Spanish. Front cover is creased at the bottom right corner and there is a 1/2' tear on the bottom left front cover. Inscribed and signed by Patricia Vargas C., author and president of the Congress of the Easter I. and E. Polynesian Archaeology Assn. Sponsored by the Universidad de Chile Facultad de Arquitectura y Urbanismo Instituto de Estudios Isla de Pascua.

Fish decoys are a traditional craft of the Lake Superior Chippewas. It is a sustenance craft for the purpose luring fish close enough to get within spearing distance. This is primarily ice fishing in winter. In addition to photographs of decoys, there are maps and action photos. The book was written in support of the Lac Du Flambeau Chippewa Museum. Everything you want to know about winter, ice spearfishing with decoys.

The fine points of archery instruction. Everything from equipment to technique to mindset. The authors are father and son. As an instructor / coach Vittorio has compiled 70 medals from Olympic Games and World Championships. Son Michele has earned more than 90 International medals, including 3 Olympic medals. This is the curriculum of one of the most famous archers at world archery level. The authors are Italian, but the book is in English. The book is in fine condition. The jacket has a small tear on the bottom back cover and is listed as near very good plus.

169 photographs by George Grant of the National Park Service, from the years 1929 to 1950. Grant had been an officer in WW 1, and a professor at Penn State, before joining the National Park Service. Authors Ren and Helen Davis had written and contributed to several books related to the Atlanta area before resurrecting the career of Photographer Grant.Signed by both authors on left side of the title page, under their printed names.

Collection of 40 detailed bird portraits and 10 Texas landscapes. Originally published in a subscription elephant portfolio in 1986, this book has been described as a modern equivalent James Audubon's seminal nineteenth century work.

This is an album of the story of Electronics in Operation Crossroads, which was the detonation of the atomic bomb around Bikini Island, in the South Pacific in 1946. Photographs of men, equipment and landscapes at the time of, what was called "the greatest peacetime experiment in the history of mankind". Several photographs of the blasts, including their aftermath. Full roster of various crews, led by Vice Admiral W H P Blandy, Jr, USN. There is a signature on the front page, presumably that of the original owner: "R W Ellison, 3-21-46, Pearl Harbor". The book is damaged; it has pulled away from the spine on the inside front. There is no flyleaf. The end papers are a 2 page map of the South Pacific showing the location of Bikini Island. The cover is scuffed and weathered, but everything is intact. I've never seen another copy offered.

This numbered and signed edition is the fifth book in the Classics of Big Game Hunting Series, published by Safari Press. Copy #435 of 500. Book is in fine, like new condition, with bookmark ribbon, in fine slipcover.

Signed and inscribed by author. Breeding, selecting, showing, equipment and rider turnout. Everything you need to know about Tennessee Walking Horses and competition. The author's brother was a champion. The book is in near fine condition with a little scuffing on the front cover. The pages are clean and unmarked and the corners are square. The author has inscribed, dated and signed on the front free end page.

Signed. Limited boxed edition. Photographs of America's premium horse farms and ranches in Kentucky, Texas Florida, Virginia and California. Written by Rallie McAllister, MD, a noted equestrian, horse trainer and syndicated columnist. Photography, design and production are by Doug Prather of Prather & Associates. Signed by Prather on the title page, under the facsimile signature. The only flaw is an inscription to a client from a businessman. Boxed limited edition #175 of 350.

Shaolin monks explain the core of Shaolin philosophy to the public for the first time. A large portion of the book is devoted to the martial art of Gung Fu. The book is in fine condition. Three pages have tiny folds at the corners, otherwise the book is in like new condition. First printing, so stated.

Fly fishing for trophy sized fish in the Rocky Mountains. Streamers and Bucktails were originated to imitate the big fish diet. The book is in fine, almost unread condition. The dust jacket has only slight shelf wear and edge wear. First Edition, so stated.

Signed. Historic camping trips and conservation dialogue involving America's top entrepreneurs and major conservationist; also joined by President Warren Harding, beginning in 1921. Author Norman Brauer has meticulously researched this obscure material to reveal some of the most powerful men of industry, roughing it in the wilderness and discussing nature. Included are 275 photographs. The author also produced and published this book. The book would be rated higher, except the front flyleaf has been removed. The jacket has only slight rubbing, but it has been price clipped. Book is signed by the author on the Title page.

Near Fine. Light shelf wear. Not price clipped. Signed and dated by author/photographer Janell Kleberg, who is the great granddaughter of the founder of the King Ranch. Photographs of working cowboys on one of the largest and oldest ranches in America.

The world of Tennessee Walking Horses. The history, champions and personalities. The book is in near fine condition with only very slight bumps on the top and bottom of the spine.