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Sale 348: Fine & Rare Golf Books (#348) 02/08/2007 1:00 PM PST Closed
Starts Ending 02/08/2007 1:00 PM PST

Lot #236First-day issue, Augusta National Golf Club postal envelope

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Lot closed - Sold For (Includes Buyers Premium):$312.50

Estimate: $200 - $300

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Sale 348: Fine & Rare Golf Books (#348) 02/08/2007 1:00 PM PST Closed
Starts Ending 02/08/2007 1:00 PM PST

Description

Heading:

(Jones, Bobby)

Title:

First-day issue, Augusta National Golf Club postal envelope

Author:

Augusta National Golf Club

Place Published:

Augusta, GA

Publisher:

Augusta National Golf Club

Date Published:

1933

Description:

3¾x6¾" commemorative postal envelope for the Augusta National Golf Club, Robert T. (Bobby) Jones Course, grand opening, January 13, 1933, Augusta, Georgia. With a drawing printed and lettered in green. Postmarked January 13, 1933 (opening day). Type addressed to Mr. Carl H. Groff, New Holland, PA.

Scarce golf ephemera / first-day cover. Bobby Jones and golf architect legend, Dr. Alistair Mackenzie designed the course. Construction began in 1931. Official Championship play began as the Augusta National Invitational Tournament, but now known as The Masters. Also, with a blank receipt from A.B. Groff & Sons / Pratts Poultry and Animal Remedies with color lithographed letterhead, laid inside envelope.

Condition:

Light handling and age wear, else near fine.

Item#:

174208

Headline:

Augusta National Golf Club first day envelope 30s
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