2015 June Exclusive Memorabilia Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/21/2015
'Scotland's Gift. Golf. Reminiscences 1872–1927' by Charles Blair Macdonald
First edition, first printing of “one of the real masterpieces of golf literature” (Murdoch 475). Signed limited edition, this is number 30 of a limited edition of 260 copies signed by the author. MacDonald was an influential champion of golf in the United States and laid out several well-known courses, including the National Gold Links of America, The Creek Club, Piping Rock Club, Greenbrier Hotel course, and the Yale University golf club. This edition is one of the most highly valued books on American golf history and is quite scarce in good condition with the map intact, as here. Physical description is as follows: Quarto, original half japon. Black morocco label to the spine, red boards, top edge gilt. In near fine condition. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, New York and London in 1928. The book includes over 57 illustrations. Charles Blair Macdonald was one of the founders of the U.S.G.A. He also designed the National Golf Links of America and Mid Ocean Club in Bermuda.
We at The Golf Auction are proud to have the opportunity to represent Mark and Cynthia Brooks in the auctioning of items from their collection of golf books, art work and mementos assembled over a PGA career which began in 1983 and has encompassed a remarkable 799 career PGA tournaments. This great run of golf at its highest level has been highlighted by seven PGA Tour wins, his play as a victorious member of the 1996 United States Presidents Cup team, and of course his Major triumph at the 1996 PGA Championship.
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