Auction of GCA/golf related items is set for August 14 (Sale 385) by PBA Galleries, San Francisco.
The Auction includes many interesting items. Based on quick scan, the most expensive item might be the E. Harvey Ward stirling silver Low Amateur Trophy Cup from the 1957 Masters. Estimated pre-sale is 20,000/30,000. Lot #216 >> My reaction was ‘yikes'.
It also has an item, the 'International Team Championship of the Pacific' Trophy (1934-1943), established by Egan, engraved with winning team club and individual names. Stirling silver. Pre-auction estimate 7000/10000. Lot # 296. >>> Would look nice IMO in MPCC club house as they won the trophy in 1935 and 1936. Pebble Beach team won as well. That would only be about 5 tee times for Pebble Beach owners to buy.
There are many other items and among the books, there are several nice ones.
A first edition of ‘Golf Course Architecture in America' with inscription to Zane Grey signed by G.C Thomas, etc. Pre-auction estimate 2000/3000. Lot # 319.
A ‘rare' signed limited first edition ‘Mutt' by Tillinghast, only 4th auction in past 20 years etc. Pre-auction estimate 7000/10000. Lot # 320.
‘Scotland's Gift', signed by CBM and Hugh Wilson. Copy no. 181 of 260. First Edition. Pre-auction estimate 6000/9000. Lot #208. No slipcase No wait.....bad joke...bad joke. Only signed by CBM. Whew!
Another ‘Scotland's Gift', First Trade Edition. Not signed. Pre-auction estimate 400/700. Lot #209.
A ‘Golf Architecture' by Mackenzie, first edition, signed, "To George A. Ranney, with best wishes from the author, June 1930. Cypress Point Club, Pebble Beach California". Pre-auction estimate 5000/8000. Lot # 210.
There is also a book by Tony Lema, ‘Golfers' Gold' inscribed " To Dr. Ward, Read on, and be thankful your not a golf Pro. Golfingly Tony Lema". Pre-auction estimate 500/800. Lot #206. >> I like the funny inscription.
A first edition of ‘Municipal Golf Courses' by Colt & Alison. Described as scarce phamplet, 8 pp, 4 photographs. Near fine. Pre-auction estimate 1000/1500. Lot #68. PBA Galleries description includes "Not listed in any golf bibliographies consulted. No copies found in auction records consulted." >>> The PBA description adds some interest to this item.
A first edition of ‘Some Essays on Golf Course Architecture' by Colt & Alison. Described as very good or better. Pre-auction estimate 2000/3000. Lot #69.
Many nice first editions by Darwin, Hutchinson, Wodehouse, and of course the usual assortment of Bobby Jones materials, etc.
Visit their website. Nice catalog to look at but seems like more window shopping for me.