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Lot # 1849: Group Of Three Bobby Jones Vintage Photographs

Category: Golf

Starting Bid: $200.00

Bids: 1 (Bid History)

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Item was in Auction "Summer/August 2006 Catalog",
which ran from 7/30/2006 12:00 AM to
8/28/2006 9:00 PM



Three outstanding photos of golf's original phenom, Bobby Jones. In the first 8x10" (trimmed at one time to 8 x 9") he appears alongside his wife, child and other family members. Stamp dated on the reverse July 25, 1926. Paper remnants from mounting on back as well, VG-EX. The next has him receiving his amateur title trophy from W.C. Fownes after defeating Chick Evans in '27. Original press clipping on the reverse with stamped date, "Aug 29, 1927". Missing top right corner and editing enhancements around both men, VG. 8 x 9". The final 7 x 10" wire photo (slight trim) dates from his run at the '37 Augusta National Tournament. Dated 3-1-37. Front copy, vintage pencil markings on the reverse, VG-EX.

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