Arnold Palmer.  MEMORIES, STORIES AND MEMORABILIA FROM A LIFE ON AND OFF THE COURSE.  Norwalk, CT: Easton Press, 2006.  Full-Leather Luxury Edition.  Book Condition: As New.  Limited. 9" x 10".  MINT CONDITION -- still sealed in publisher's original shrinkwrap.  Luxurious dark green leather binding, with a distinctive design and gilt lettering, highlighted in 22 kt gold, as all Eastons; moire silk endpapers; hand-sewn pages of the highest quality, acid-neutral paper; and sewn-in satin book marker.  The words "SIGNED EDITION" appear on the spine, which is hubbed, and the Easton Press Certificate of Authenticity has been inserted (laid in) by the publisher.  Issued without a dust jacket, as is the case with virtually all of Easton's fine volumes.  Including rare photographs from Palmer's personal collection, here is his fully illustrated autobiography.  The book includes removable facsimiles of 12 rare collectibles from Arnie's archives -- golf souvenirs (winning scorecard, shot booklet, usable dial-a-problem instant tip device, letters (including an invitation to The White House), and photographs (such as a photostrip showing Arnie's swing) -- all in glassine envelopes for ease of removal and review.  An Easton Press luxury edition signed by golf legend Arnold Palmer.

Reviewers' Comments:

Arnold Palmer: Memories, Stories, and Memorabilia from a Life On and Off the Course gives readers the opportunity to spend some time with Arnie and enjoy firsthand his fascinating anecdotes both personal and professional.  These tales alone would be enough to entice any golf fan, but the book features not only rare photos from Arnie's private collection but also removable facsimiles of 12 collectibles from his archives: golf souvenirs, letters, and pictures, all displayed in glassine envelopes.

The next best thing to a scrapbook handcrafted by the man himself, for fans of the legendary golfer it's the gift equivalent of a hole in one.  ARNOLD PALMER is commander-in-chief of "Arnie's Army," the world's largest noncombative force.  Among his 61 PGA Tour victories, Palmer won the Masters four times, the U.S. Open once, and the British Open twice.  A gifted athlete, Palmer is also an accomplished entrepreneur, a skilled aviator, a prominent advertising spokesperson, a talented golf course designer, and the author of four books about the game.  He resides in Latrobe, Pennsylvania.

Rare book dealer prices on the dealers' board for this unique book range as high as $500, as of this morning.  My reserve is infinitely lower and this is one spectacular book and collection!  Bid and surprise yourself!  By the way, the photos of the memorabilia in their glassine envelopes were taken using an unsealed copy of this book which I have already auctioned.  U.S. Buyer to add $9.00 for insured priority shipping; Canadian shipping is $18.00.  A buyer ouside North America will be notified of the shipping charge within one business day of the auction's close.  Good luck if you bid!    Sandy