Jim Barnes Signed 1951 Typed Letter Asking Distributor for Copy of His Book
Here is a tough signature that has more than stood the test of time concluding a typed letter signed (TLS) by World Golf Hall of Fame inductee Jim "Long Jim" Barnes, dated April 2, 1951. The Hall of Famer won both the first PGA Championship at Siwanoy, but also the 1921 US Open at Columbia Country Club. The letter is composed on a single sheet of cream-colored stationery with the letterhead address 120 Forest Hill Road, West Orange, New Jersey. The correspondence is addressed to Dr. Robert J. Smith at 258 Hyde Park Boulevard, Buffalo 21, New York.
The content of the letter concerns 6 foot 2 inch Barnes's attempts to recover a copy of his own published golf literature. Barnes notes that while at Pinehurst, Bob Harlow informed him that Dr. Smith might have a copy of one of his books to spare. He mentions having received requests for these books from several friends but had been unable to obtain any copies at that time. He offers to reimburse Dr. Smith for the cost of the book.
The letter is signed by Jim Barnes in black ink at the conclusion, featuring the distinctive elongated flourish underlining the surname. In the lower-left corner, the typist's initials JMB/C are present. James Spence Authentication (JSA) has reviewed this signature and their auction letter of authenticity (ALOA) comes with this lot.
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