Byron Nelson Signed 1975 USGA Encyclopedia of Golf Book & 1925 Rules Booklet
This lot features two items of golf literature. The first is a copy of The Encyclopedia of Golf, edited by Donald Steel and Peter Ryde, with American advisory editor Herbert Warren Wind. Published in 1975 by The Viking Press (A Studio Book), New York. The dark green binding is decorated with an embossed United States Golf Association (USGA) seal and gilt-stamped with GOLF HOUSE Far Hills, New Jersey. The interior flyleaf is inscribed and signed in blue ink by Hall of Fame professional golfer Byron Nelson, reading: To - Karen Shipman Thank you and all my best wishes always Byron Nelson. The book also features a printed foreword by Arnold Palmer with a printed facsimile signature at the conclusion. The second item is a vintage 1925 Rules of Golf booklet issued by the United States Golf Association, New York. This booklet features branding and advertisements for Abercrombie and Fitch Co., New York, on the front and back covers, identifying the retailer as the Greatest Sporting Goods Store in the World. The text includes rules as approved by The Royal and Ancient Golf Club of St. Andrews in September 1908 and as amended by the USGA through September 23, 1924. James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed this signature and their auction letter of authenticity comes with this lot.
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