The Clubmakers Art: Antique Golf Clubs and Their History Revised and
Expanded in Two Volumes by Jeffrey B Ellis. Oak Harbor Washington.
Zephyr Productions, Inc. 2007. Two volumes in the original slipcase. Both with
the original dust jackets. Both volumes are inscribed
by the author. The Clubmaker's Art is the most complete, authoritative,
and stunningly beautiful book ever produced on antique golf clubs. Eminent golf
club collector, dealer, and historian, Jeffery Ellis leads you on an incredible
journey into the minds and workshops of golf's greatest craftsmen, exploring
the remarkable evolution of the equipment of the game. Sumptuously illustrated
with full-color photographs depicting amazing antique clubs, The Clubmaker's
Art reveals the most astonishing array of sporting equipment ever assembled.
Exhaustively researched and impeccably documented, the text describes in rich
detail more than 1000 rare and innovative clubs, and brings to life the
fascinating artisans who created and used them. Combining insightful historical
information with entertaining anecdotes and quotations, Ellis vividly captures
the exquisite artistry of the game and its equipment. Books, jackets and
slipcase are in perfect condition. Will ship boxed and insured. Don’t pass on
this rare signed set.