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Sean_A

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Used Book Dealers
« on: January 24, 2006, 10:53:34 AM »
Anybody have a few recos for used golf book dealers in The States?

Ciao

Sean
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PThomas

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Re:Used Book Dealers
« Reply #1 on: January 24, 2006, 10:55:30 AM »
Sean - have you gone to alibris.com or abebooks.com??  they sell books from MANY sellers
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Mike Benham

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Re:Used Book Dealers
« Reply #2 on: January 24, 2006, 10:56:06 AM »
Quote from: Sean Arble on January 24, 2006, 10:53:34 AM
Anybody have a few recos for used golf book dealers in The States?

Ciao

Sean

IM Ed Getka, he had a nice library at one time that he collected from a variety of places.
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wsmorrison

Re:Used Book Dealers
« Reply #3 on: January 24, 2006, 10:56:44 AM »
Amazon, Alibris, Abe Books and BookCloseouts.com for a start.
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Garland Bayley

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Re:Used Book Dealers
« Reply #4 on: January 24, 2006, 11:19:43 AM »
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Dan King

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Re:Used Book Dealers
« Reply #5 on: January 24, 2006, 03:17:14 PM »
A source I like to use is www.bookfinder.com. They use a variety of resources for used books.

Of course, nothing beats going into little hole-in-the-wall used book stores. Years ago I found an original Alister MacKenzie's Golf Course Architecture in a new age book store in San Luis Obispo for $25.

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Beyond learning things for their own sake, the only satisfaction in reading deeply, really deeply, into the subject of golf -- its lore, its famous figures, its historical development, anything beyond curing your slice -- is a certain smugness in knowing something about the game that somebody else doesn't, or would be expected to, an advantage that comes in handy at the 19th hole after your have had your brains beaten out on the previous 18.
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David_Tepper

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Re:Used Book Dealers
« Reply #6 on: January 24, 2006, 03:28:02 PM »
Sean -

I know you asked about golf book dealers in the US, but are you familiar with Rhod McEwan, a used golf book dealer out of Ballater, Scotland?

He was profiled in a 2-page article in a US golf mag (GolfWeek) in November, 2003. The article claims he has 8,000 golf books in his inventory.

The article also mentions he does business with a golf book dealer in the U.S. named Dick Donovan, who lives in Endicott, NY.

Hope this info is of some help.

DT
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wsmorrison

Re:Used Book Dealers
« Reply #7 on: January 24, 2006, 03:35:55 PM »
Sean,

If you're having trouble finding a specific book, I've met Dick Donovan and have his contact information.  He probably knows more about collecting golf books than anyone in the US.  Let me know if you want to speak with him.  Good luck.
Wayne
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PThomas

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Re:Used Book Dealers
« Reply #8 on: January 24, 2006, 03:40:20 PM »
another is George Lewis golfiana in NY
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JohnV

Re:Used Book Dealers
« Reply #9 on: January 24, 2006, 03:58:20 PM »
There is a guy named something like Jon Bonjenour who sends out an e-mail every few weeks with a good list of books.  Unfortunately I deleted it from my yahoo account and it is already gone from the trash.  I'm sure someone else has his contact information.

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John Keenan

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Re:Used Book Dealers
« Reply #10 on: January 24, 2006, 05:24:35 PM »
A question to the collectors if one were starting a collection what would you suggest be the ultimate starting book? Or is it a group of books


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PThomas

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Re:Used Book Dealers
« Reply #11 on: January 24, 2006, 05:26:50 PM »
Story of American Golf would be the first book I recommend
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ed_getka

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Re:Used Book Dealers
« Reply #12 on: January 24, 2006, 05:32:56 PM »
John,
  It depends on your area of interest and funds available.

Sean,
   In the US, I would contact Ron Muszalski (a personal friend of mine, and a wealth of info), Peter Yagi up near Seattle, Dick Donovan, although I don't know how much selling he is doing these days, George Lewis I believe closed up his business. Rhod McEwan puts out far and away the best catalogue. Pacific Book Auctions is a great place to look for golf books too if you can show up in person in San Francisco, because they sell books by lot (can be 5-20 books or so) at the end of the auction and is a good place to start a collection.
   Also, I will have many books for sale in the coming year as I try to finance a golf trip to Australia, so have your friend get in touch and I'll be happy to help.
   BTW, be careful of Jon Bonjenoor as I have heard sketchy things about him.
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Tony_Muldoon

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Re:Used Book Dealers
« Reply #13 on: January 24, 2006, 05:49:59 PM »
I hope it's all right to put this up but it seems the right thread.

If anyone has a copy of Colt & Co by Hawtree that they are considering selling please get in touch.  I've been searching the web for about a year and havn't even seeen one for sale.  email me with description and price.  If you would consider lending your copy I'd be happy to send security first.

Thanks Tony
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Alfie

Re:Used Book Dealers
« Reply #14 on: January 24, 2006, 06:54:03 PM »
Sean,

Bob Grant, Rhod McEwan, you already know.

I just recently purchased a book from John Bonjernoor and he shipped it over to Scotland very quickly - there wasn't a problem ?
mailto:jbonjernoor@comcast.net for mailing lists.

You could also try the golf auction houses at
www.mullockmadely.co.uk
www.oldgolfauctions.com

Alfie.
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