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“I don't believe in philosophies. I believe in fundamentals": First Edition of on off the fairway a pictorial autobiography; Signed by Jack Nicklaus
NICKLAUS, JACK.
On & Off the Fairway: A Pictorial Autobiography.
New York: Simon & Schuster 1978.
First edition of this work by the golfing legend. Quarto, original half-cloth, illustrated. Signed by the author opposite the half-title page, “Best Regards Jack Nicklaus.” Near fine in a near fine dust jacket.
Price: $750.00 Item Number: 145802
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First Edition of Jack Nicklaus' Memories and Mementos from Golf's Golden Bear
NICKLAUS, JACK WITH DAVID SHEDLOSKI.
Jack Nicklaus: Memories and Mementos from Golf’s Golden Bear.
New York: Stewart, Tabori & Chang 2007.
First edition of the ‘Golden Bear’ of Golf’s autobiographical collection of memoirs and facsimiles. Quarto, original golden boards, illustrated with collectible facsimiles selected by Jack Nicklaus himself as his favorite pieces of memorabilia, each housed in an unopened protective pocket. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Sticker to the front panel, ‘Includes 10 rare removable collectibles from the Jack Nicklaus Museum.’ Front jacket photo by Walter Iooss, Sports Illustrated. Rear jacket photo of the conclusion of Nicklaus’s final round, in the 2005 British Open, at St. Andrews Scotland by AP, Wide World Images.
Price: $125.00 Item Number: 145103
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"Managing yourself is just as important as managing the course": First Edition of The Greatest Game of All; inscribed by Legendary Golfer Jack Nicklaus
NICKLAUS, JACK WITH HERBERT WARREN WIND.
The Greatest Game of All: My Life in Golf.
New York: Simon & Schuster 1969.
First edition of the golfer’s autobiography, which includes six full chapters on instruction. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To John Good Golfing Jack Nicklaus.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Milton Charles. Foreword by Robert Tyre Jones, Jr. Housed in a custom half morocco clamshell box made by the Harcourt Bindery.
Price: $2,800.00 Item Number: 142473
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“Resolve never to quit, never to give up, no matter what the situation": First Edition of Jack Nicklaus' Golf My Way; Inscribed by him
NICKLAUS, JACK.
Golf My Way.
New York: Simon & Schuster 1974.
First edition of this classic golf instructional. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated by Jim McQueen. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author opposite the title page, “To John all the best Jack Nicklaus.” Fine in a near fine jacket. Written with Ken Bowden. Foreword by Jack Grout.
Price: $850.00 Item Number: 140089
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"The smaller the ball used in the sport, the better the book": First Edition of The Bogey Man; Inscribed by George Plimpton and Jack Nicklaus To Max Steele
PLIMPTON, GEORGE [JACK NICKLAUS].
The Bogey Man.
New York: Harper & Row, Publishers 1968.
First edition of Plimpton’s classic work on golf. Octavo, original cloth. Association copy, inscribed by the author, “For Great Max another wild effusion- George.” The recipient was Max Steele, who along with Plimpton started The Paris Review. Additionally inscribed by golf legend Jack Nicklaus on the front free endpaper to the same recipient, Max Steele. Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Robert Korn. A unique example.
Price: $2,000.00 Item Number: 136489
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First Edition of Jack Nicklaus' Golf My Way; Inscribed by him
NICKLAUS, JACK.
Golf My Way.
New York: Simon & Schuster 1974.
First edition of this classic golf instructional. Quarto, original cloth, illustrated by Jim McQueen. Presentation copy, warmly inscribed by the author on the front endpaper, “To John Good Golfing Jack Nicklaus.” Fine in a near fine jacket. Written with Ken Bowden.
Price: $850.00 Item Number: 106534
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"I hope you enjoy my book and it helps your golf": First Edition of the The Greatest Game of All; Lengthily Inscribed by Jack Nicklaus
NICKLAUS, JACK WITH HERBERT WARREN WIND.
Greatest Game of All: My Life in Golf.
New York: Simon & Schuster 1969.
First British edition of the golfer’s autobiography, which includes six full chapters on instruction. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Presentation copy, lengthily inscribed by the author on the front free endpaper, “To John I hope you enjoy my book and it helps your golf My Best Regards Jack Nicklaus.” Fine in a very good dust jacket. Jacket design by Milton Charles. Foreword by Robert Tyre Jones, Jr.
Price: $2,800.00 Item Number: 132344
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“Pursue what you love, what you are passionate about. Don’t let somebody else dictate your life’s path”: First Edition of Jack Nicklaus' Autobiography The Greatest Game of All; Signed by Him and Co-Author Herbert Warren Wind
NICKLAUS, JACK WITH HERBERT WARREN WIND.
Greatest Game of All: My Life in Golf.
London: Hodder & Stoughton 1969.
First British edition of the golfer’s autobiography, which includes six full chapters on instruction. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Boldly signed by Jack Nicklaus on the frontispiece and by co-author Herbert Warren Wind on the dedication page, “To Bobby Burt Who knows his golf and understands why the champions win. Herb Wind.” Fine in a near fine dust jacket. Jacket design by Milton Charles. Foreword by Robert Tyre Jones, Jr. Rare and desirable signed by both Nicklaus and Wind.
Price: $2,000.00 Item Number: 126499
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First Edition of Gary Players First Book; Inscribed by Golfing Legend Gary Player
PLAYER, GARY [JACK NICKLAUS].
Gary Player’s Golf Secrets.
Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice Hall 1962.
First edition of Gary Player’s first book. Octavo, original cloth, illustrated. Inscribed by Gary Player on the title page and additionally signed by Player on the front panel of the dust jacket. Fine in a good dust jacket with a large chip to the rear panel.
Price: $350.00 Item Number: 109227