This image showcases the cover of Spalding's Athletic Library Official Golf Guide from December 1898. The vintage publication features a striking dark blue background with white and orange text. The title "Spalding's" is elegantly written in a flowing script, while "GOLF" stands out in large, bold letters. An illustration of a golfer mid-swing adorns the left side, rendered in a vibrant orange hue. The guide was edited by C.S. Cox and published by the American Sports Publishing Co. in New York. Priced at 10 cents per issue or $1.20 per year, this monthly publication was part of a series numbered Vol. 8 No. 90. The cover design exemplifies late 19th-century graphic style, combining decorative typography with simple yet effective illustration. This historical artifact provides a glimpse into the early days of golf literature and sports publishing in America.