8vo. Photographic frontispiece and numerous illustrations; text browned at edges. Publisher's gray cloth; extremities rubbed, a few small stains. Publisher's illustrated dust-jacket (second printing); a bit of edge wear, price-clipped.

8vo. Photographic frontispiece and numerous illustrations; text browned at edges. Publisher's gray cloth; extremities rubbed, a few small stains. Publisher's illustrated dust-jacket (second printing); a bit of edge wear, price-clipped.
In response to your inquiry, we are pleased to provide you with a general report of the condition of the property described above. Since we are not professional conservators or restorers, we urge you to consult with a restorer or conservator of your choice who will be better able to provide a detailed, professional report. Prospective buyers should inspect each lot to satisfy themselves as to condition and must understand that any statement made by Sotheby's is merely a subjective qualified opinion.
NOTWITHSTANDING THIS REPORT OR ANY DISCUSSIONS CONCERNING CONDITION OF A LOT, ALL LOTS ARE OFFERED AND SOLD "AS IS" IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE CONDITIONS OF SALE PRINTED IN THE CATALOGUE.

First edition, eighth printing. Presentation copy, inscribed by Hogan to Louise Suggs: "To Louise with all good wishes and kindest personal regards. Golfingly Ben Hogan" Suggs was a pioneer of women's golf and one of the founders of the LPGA. Hogan was a great admirer of her game and wrote the introduction for Suggs's Par Golf for Women (1953). The two paired to claim the 1946 Pro-Lady Victory National Championship at Medinah's course 3.