George C. Thomas Jr. Signed 1st Ed 1927 'Golf Architecture in America' Book - J.D.D. Collection
Not only did George Thomas design The Los Angeles Country Club North Course in 1921, but also 6 years later he authored one of the best books ever on golf course architecture. In addition to the expert narrative by Thomas, this book contains approximately 100 photos of famous holes and courses including the 17th green of the Los Angeles Country Club. There are also approximately 60 architectural drawings of holes and architectural concepts. A true golf architecture masterpiece that should be in every golf book library. This example from fellow course designer John Duncan Dunn's library is signed by the famous author George C. Thomas Jr. James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed this signature and their auction letter of authenticity (ALOA) comes with this lot.
After moving from Scotland to America in 1897 John Duncan Dunn (1872-1951), grandson of Willie Dunn, became assistant professional to his uncle Willie Jr. at the Ardsley CC in New York. Three years later, in 1900, he took over as manager of the Bridgeport Gun Implement Company (BGI Co) golf club division. That is where he produced, most notably, the famous 1-piece driver - a patent he had carried with him since 1894. That same turn-of-the-century year Duncan Dunn was the course architect of Ekwanok CC in Vermont, and later added The Catalina Island GC in California, Belleair Country Club West Course in Belleair, Florida and others to his portfolio. Finally, John Duncan Dunn imparted much of his knowledge of the game as the golf author of titles 'A. B. C. of Golf' (1916), 'Intimate Golf Talks' (1920), and 'Natural Golf' (1931). Through his great-granddaughter Catherine Dunn, we now have the pleasure of offering never before seen items from his family's estate in this auction.
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