PALMER, Arnold. A Golfer’s Life (Signed first edition)

With James Dodson. New York: Ballantine Books, 1999. pp. 417. First edition, first printing. Octavo. Bound in publisher’s blue boards with maroon cloth spine, spine lettered in gilt. In the original photographic dust jacket. Illustrated with photographs. Signed boldly on the half-title page, with a clear inscription in black ink “Best wishes, Arnold Palmer”. An excellent signed example of Palmer’s definitive autobiography, issued in the year of publication. A fine copy: clean, bright boards; contents crisp and unmarked; signature strong and unfaded. Dust jacket likewise very good to near fine, with only minimal handling wear.

Arnold Palmer remains one of the most important figures in modern sport, transforming professional golf’s popularity and commercial appeal. Signed copies of his principal autobiography are increasingly scarce, particularly in such fresh condition.

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