The Legend of Bagger Vance, Inscribed with Author's Handwritten Quote from Book
New York; (1995): William Morrow and Co. First Edition. Octavo. Item #028739
252 pages. Nice inscription from the author dated 6/95: "Dear Dwayne, I think I might take up golf! Enjoy the story. Love, Steve." The seven-line quote above inscription is from Chapter 11, pages 69-70 about the quest in golf for higher ideals which he says is the Self..."the Authentic Self. I believe this is the reason for the endless fascination with golf. The game is a metaphor for the soul's search for its true ground and identity." A fine bright copy bound in dark blue cloth over light blue paper covered boards, spine lettering silver, in unclipped fine pictorial dust jacket, without names or bookplates. A lovely sharp cornered copy.
Price: $325.00