This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 4/15/2013
Best of the best. Considered to be the most sought after golf book of the twentieth century
239 pp. Foreword by Grantland Rice. Illustrated with plates from photographs and from a score card from Sunningdale Golf Club; photogravure frontispiece of a young Jones with tissue-guard. 9¼x6½, vellum-backed, gilt-stamped green cloth, top edge gilt. No. 184 of 300 copies. First Edition.
Signed by Bobby Jones and O.B. Keeler on the limitation page, and again by Jones on the frontispiece below his portrait. The rare signed limited first edition. Considered to be the most sought after golf book of the twentieth century. Slipcase not present. D&M 22730; D&J J12490.
Condition: Vellum spine a touch darkened, light edge wear, faint cup ring on front cloth cover, other very small and light soiling; fine internally. James Spence Authentication (JSA) provides a letter of authenticity for the O.B. Keeler and Bobby Jones signatures.
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This lot has a Reserve Price that has not been met.