VERY GOOD CONDITION

 

This sale is for an edition entitled “Play It as It Lies,” subtitled “Thelwell’s Golfing Manual,” by Norman Thelwell, with numerous wonderful cartoon illustrations by the author.

 

It was published by Mandarin Paperbacks, an Imprint of Reed International Books Ltd., of London, in 1996.

 

Norman Thelwell (1923-2004) was an English cartoonist well-known simply as “Thelwell” for his humorous illustrations, particularly of ponies and horses.  He was a regular contributor to the satirical magazine Punch in the 1950’s and was known to most simply as Thelwell.  His cartoons and drawings delighted millions, and his earlier books, particularly first editions are becoming more and more collectable.

 

In this hilarious book he interprets the rules, definitions and etiquette found in the game of golf.

 

The contents include:

 

·        The Truth about Golf

·        Talking Golf

·        Rules and Etiquette

·        Golf in the Office

·        Ladies’ Game

 

...and more...

 

The book measures 7.75 inches x 5 inches and has 128 pages (including illustrations). 

 

The book is in very good neat condition for a softback of its age. There are NO inscriptions/book-plates and NO other ink or pencil markings in the book.

 

A good neat copy of this wonderfully illustrated edition.

 

COMBINED POSTAGE - ALL BIDDERS: We offer 30% off the total postage & packing (‘shipping’) cost for 2 or more items – Please wait for a combined invoice.

 

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Buyer to pay postage & packing

For UK Postage: 2nd Class/Parcels = £1.95;

or 1st Class = £2.70

 

European Union Postage: = 5.45 GB Pounds

 

Rest of the World Postage: Air Mail (Anywhere in the World) = 6.45 GB Pounds

 

Surface Mail (Anywhere in the World) = 6.00 GB Pounds

 

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