2016 November Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/20/2016
1960's Augusta National Membership Invitation Signed by Bobby Jones - Unparalleled
Typed letter of formal invitation on club letterhead from Robert T. Jones Jr.(Bobby) to perspective member of the Augusta National. **(Name of recipient, who of course ACCEPTED membership, and dating of this correspondence, has been electronically blacked out but will appear unaltered on the letter for our winning bidder). This letter represents the uncontested collecting prize of the members family that has consigned this most significant of Augusta National manuscripts to this auction. This fresh, never previously offered item to the golf collecting world presents an unparalleled collectible for the devotee of Augusta National and Bobby Jones memorabilia. It is well known that the National is one of the most exclusive clubs in the world with a membership of roughly 300 that consists of the creme-de-la-creme of the corporate and public world. Let's simplify the equation of this item, an invitation to the National is a miraculous happening available only to the most connected, for this item to transfer from family ownership to the collecting world, well borders on a second miracle. Oh did we mention, that this invitation from over fifty years ago comes under the signature of the most famous of all golfers and founder of the Augusta National, Bobby Jones. The legendary Jones' signature appears on this missive with "10" strength of penning. This signature of Robert T. Jones Jr. has been reviewed by James Spence Authentication (JSA), and their letter of authenticity will come with this lot. To be economically reasonable we will start the bidding on this most unique letter with substantial content, at the standard price of any Jones' full-name signed letter on the market today. Enjoy this one! Normal mailing folds. Excellent condition with limited wear to the overall appearance of this most significant of golf membership invitations.
Please note: This auction will end at 7:00pm EST on Sunday, November 20th with EXTENDED BIDDING to follow. All items in the auction will remain open until no items have received a bid within a 15 minute time period. All lots are free to be bid on until extended bidding has ended
1960's Augusta National Membership Invitation Signed by Bobby Jones - Unparalleled Opportunity- JSA ALOA
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