A Trio of Tony Lema Original Press Photographs and Editorial Card Memphis Press-Scimitar Archives
This lot comprises a trio of original vintage press production items featuring professional golfer Tony Lema, sourced from the archives of the Memphis Press-Scimitar. The first item is a black-and-white action photograph depicting Lema putting while wearing a white bucket hat. The reverse is stamped William Leaptrott Staff Photographer Memphis Press-Scimitar and is date-stamped JUN 1 1963. It includes various handwritten editorial notations in red and blue ink, including the name Lima and layout instructions. The second item is a black-and-white portrait photograph of Lema dressed in a suit and tie while using a telephone. This item is also stamped by photographer William Leaptrott and bears a date stamp of MAY 31 1966. The reverse contains extensive handwritten production notes and the typed name Tony Lema. The third item is an editorial layout card on green cardstock featuring a headshot of Lema. The image has been masked with gray paint for publication layout and includes handwritten instructions.
Welcome to our 2026 October Golf Auction, it will end on Sunday, October 18th at 10pm ET with extended bidding to follow! Please utilize the categories column and search bar to help you navigate towards your preferred collectibles. All initial bids must be placed before 10pm ET Sunday in order to participate in extended bidding. Bid Now!
AUCTION CLOSING RULES:
1. Place your initial bids BEFORE 10pm ET Sunday October 18th in order to bid on the item(s) during extended bidding
2. During extended bidding, you may only bid on items you PREVIOUSLY placed a bid on.
3. Lots with only ONE or NO BIDS at the time of initial auction close will close at 10pm ET
Extended bidding starts at 10pm ET, and all lots will begin closing with their own separate 30-minute countdown clock. Each lot will get its own 30 minute clock, which will extend by 30 minutes any time that lot receives a bid during extended bidding. Please refresh your page to receive the most up to date bid amount. Thank you
Please Note: TGA will charge the Bidder/Buyer of the Item(s) a commission (Buyer’s Premium) of nineteen and one-half percent (19.5%) on the successful and final bid price of each of the Item(s) or lot(s) won. No discounts apply. No returns. TGA is not responsible for customs, duties, brokerage and/or similar charges on items shipped internationally. Placement of a bid in this auction constitutes acceptance of all of the terms and conditions in this auction. ALL SALES ARE FINAL.