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Leitch, Cecil.
Golf for Girls.
Publisher: George Newnes, Limited, London;
Date of Publication: 1911
Stock Code: 15305
Third edition, revised, after the first of 1911. Duodecimo, pp., [6], 91, [5], plus 16 photographic plates, as called for. Publisher’s original pictorial paper wraps, depicting the author playing golf. Contemporary ownership inscription of one ‘Elsie Crowther’ to half-title. Significant loss to spine; upper hinge cracked; covers creased and slightly soiled. Two plates detached; occasional spotting. A complete, unrestored copy. A scarce work of instructional golfing literature written by a woman for other women. The author, Cecil Leitch (1891-1977), was a champion amateur golfer who would go on to win 12 UK titles, five French titles, and one Canadian championship. This was her first of three books on golf. £85.00