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Enquiries@oldsportsauction.com- Tuesday, 7 April, 2020
Old Sports Auctions Ltd is the Company which has evolved as the primary internet auction site for handling the sale and purchase of sporting memorabilia especially golf memorabilia. The success of internet trading has created the demand for a high quality, knowledgeable supplier to satisfy the needs of the discerning collector, and the Company created by Graham Rowley is perfectly designed to satisfy that need.
Graham Rowley is a member of the Golf Collectors Society in both Britain and America, and is a regular attendee at meetings and fairs designed to promote the collecting of sporting artefacts and literature. So successful has this been that he is now acknowledged as one of the few who has expertise extending to virtually all areas of golf collecting, a skill that has extended into the general sports arena. His reputation for helping and encouraging new collectors is well founded, matching the desires of new devotees with advice on how to acquire the best from their individual collections, at the most advantageous cost, and without wasting time on futile expeditions with little reward.
His knowledge of the auction scene throughout Great Britain and the USA has enabled him to unearth some unique items of memorabilia for release to the collecting world. In addition he has acted on commission to acquire single items and collections for the most serious collectors around the world. He has dealt with collectors from over thirty five countries, enjoying their confidence because of the extensive knowledge and contacts that he has developed within the collecting fraternity, where trust is a vital element in the dealing.
Old Sports Auctions Ltd will continue to offer this very individual and rewarding facet of the business, and will be happy to receive enquiries from individuals seeking to enhance their collections in a selective manner. In an environment where the value of individual items can vary from a few pounds to hundreds of thousands for the rarest pieces, particularly where there is provenance available to endorse them, expert knowledge is critical in assessing true value, a skill and an art that has been exhibited by Graham Rowley on numerous occasions. Graham's thirty five years in the collecting arena have given him a unique knowledge and awareness of the marketplace, a knowledge that will benefit all the clients using either the web auctions or the personal acquisition commissioning. He has created the ideal supply and demand vehicle in a very selective environment, one that will serve clients on each and every transaction.
Lot 551 Rare Bobby Jones Signed Letter on his headed paper + Envelope dated 1976. He mentions Nicklaus, Palmer, Armour & Snead. Come with letter of authentication. Perfect to display
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18 days 23 hours 29 mins 28 secs
Starting Price
£100.00
£100.00
Lot 552 1935 Bound Volume. The American Golfer Magazine Complete year of twelve issues in binder with front covers attached. This binder is designed so the individual issues can be removed intact. Good condition
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18 days 23 hours 30 mins 28 secs
Starting Price
£100.00
£100.00
Lot 553 (Ben Hogan) Bound Volume of Golfing Magazine March 1952 to July 1953 Two complete years of five issue per year. All covers bound in excepting the rear cover for April 1952. Hogan features a lot. Very Good Condition
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18 days 23 hours 31 mins 28 secs
Starting Price
£100.00
£100.00
Lot 554 Signed Copy Twice!. Dai Rees. On Golf 1959 First edition in DW. Inscribed and autographed by Dai Rees & additionally inscribed to same recipient on pastedown. Very good condition
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18 days 23 hours 32 mins 28 secs
Starting Price
£10.00
£10.00
Lot 555 Bound Volume of Golfing Magazine March 1954 to July 1955 Two complete years of five issues per year .All covers bound in. Very Good Condition
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18 days 23 hours 33 mins 28 secs
Starting Price
£100.00
£100.00
Lot 556 Scarce history. Bob Burke.The Oklahoma City Golf and Country Club The First Century 2012 in DW. Fine Condition
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18 days 23 hours 34 mins 28 secs
Starting Price
£10.00
£10.00
Lot 557 Bound Volume of Golfing Magazine March 1956 to July 1957. Two complete years of five issues per year All covers bound in. Very Good Condition
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18 days 23 hours 35 mins 28 secs
Starting Price
£100.00
£100.00
Lot 558 Rare Pinehurst Postcard c1910 showing match including Donald Ross George Low, Bernard Nichols, Alex Ross & Willie Anderson. Fair Condition
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18 days 23 hours 36 mins 28 secs
Starting Price
£10.00
£10.00
Lot 559 Bound Volume of Golfing Magazine March 1958 to July 1959. Two complete years of five issue per year. All covers bound in. Very Good Condition
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18 days 23 hours 37 mins 28 secs
Starting Price
£100.00
£100.00
Lot 560 Assortment of ten plastic ball markers from famous clubs including The National Golf Links, Chicago Golf Club, Myopia Hunt Club, Baltusrol, Fishers Island, Crystal Downs, St Andrews Golf Club, Bala Golf Club and two from The Masters
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18 days 23 hours 38 mins 28 secs
Starting Price
£10.00
£10.00
Lot 561 1900s American Pewter golf decoration cigarette ashtray 4 inches in diameter. Very good condition
Time Left
18 days 23 hours 39 mins 28 secs
Starting Price
£20.00
£20.00
Lot 562 Deck of poker size TEE UP playing cards with different cartoon drawings on each card. Good condition
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18 days 23 hours 40 mins 28 secs
Starting Price
£10.00
£10.00
Lot 563 Assortment of fifteen metal ball markers including PGA Championship at Valhalla - Million Dollar Hole in One -Michael Jordon others
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18 days 23 hours 41 mins 28 secs
Starting Price
£20.00
£20.00
Lot 564 Limited Edition Medallion of Pebble Beach Centenary 1919 to 2019 in original box. Fine unused
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18 days 23 hours 42 mins 28 secs
Starting Price
£10.00
£10.00
Lot 565 Assortment of seven metal tokens including Salzburg Golf Club, Miami Biltmore and five Asian tokens Very good
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18 days 23 hours 43 mins 28 secs
Starting Price
£10.00
£10.00
Lot 566 Gold plated medal of Lady Margaret Scott by Alexander Kirkwood and Sons Edinburgh in original lined case circa 1990 Perfect for display or your next Ladies Tournament
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18 days 23 hours 44 mins 28 secs
Starting Price
£15.00
£15.00
Lot 567 Assortment of twelve metal ball markers including 1980 PGA - Crail Golfing Society - Royal Aberdeen - Royal Dornoch - Monifieth - Cruden Bay - Machrihanish -Woodlands + others. All Good
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18 days 23 hours 45 mins 28 secs
Starting Price
£15.00
£15.00
Lot 568 1920s Counter Golf Display for Canadian Dry soda by the Canadian Club Corporation Philadelphia Pennsylvania, circa 1920. superb golfing illustration with vibrant colors, unfolded 12 inches x 14 inches and in unused condition
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18 days 23 hours 46 mins 28 secs
Starting Price
£25.00
£25.00
Lot 569 Bobby Grace. The Little Man patent putter. Autographed by Bobby Grace on the face. Stamped EXPERIMENTAL HSH on the sole 35 inches, right handed Grace is globally recognized for innovative putter design Credited for over 20 years with helping achieve hundreds of professional golf victories and major golf championships, in unused condition
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18 days 23 hours 47 mins 28 secs
Starting Price
£20.00
Lot 570 Unusual sequence of photos. Alex Morrison. 27 original five by seven inch studio photographs circa 1930. Study of Foot Action in Golfers in several sequences taken from different angles all by Alex Morrison one of the foremost golf instructors of the century. Very Good Condition
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18 days 23 hours 48 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£15.00
£15.00
Lot 571 Silver plated medal two inches diameter depicting 1800s golf scene made by Alexander Kirkwood and Sons Edinburgh.In original lined case circa 1990. Perfect for display or your next Tournament Award
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18 days 23 hours 49 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£15.00
£15.00
Lot 572 Unique Bobby Jones photograph (owned by Jones) with the five championship trophies. This is one of the most important photographs in the history of golf complete with a Letter of Authenticity from Dr Richard Gordin stating this five inch by four inch photograph was given to him during one of his many interviews with Bobby Jones while writing his Doctoral Dissertation on the great man. Fine Condition
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18 days 23 hours 50 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£30.00
£65.00
Lot 573 Unique Bobby Jones Photo (once owned by him. Mounted photograph eight by ten inches of Bobby Jones from his portrait wearing his Augusta Nation Golf Club Green Jacket complete with a Letter of Authenticity from Dr Richard Gordin stating this photograph was given to him during one of his many interviews with Bobby Jones while writing his Doctoral Dissertation on the great man
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18 days 23 hours 51 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£30.00
£30.00
Lot 574 Unique Bobby Jones photo (Once owned by Jones) 10 by 8 inch photograph of Bobby Jones practicing from a sand bunker while Walter Hagen and another pro and caddie watch intently, circa late 1920s Complete with a Letter of Authenticity from Dr Richard Gordin stating this photograph was given to him during one of his many interviews with Bobby Jones while writing his Doctoral Dissertation on the great man Fine
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18 days 23 hours 52 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£30.00
£30.00
Lot 575 Collection of unused golf balls including Arnold Palmer Logo Balls + Many others
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18 days 23 hours 53 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£20.00
£20.00
Lot 576 Unique photo of Bobby Jones 16 by 14 inches taken by official Augusta Nation Golf Club photographer Frank Christian senior c1930s - Neatly signed by his son Frank Christian Junior - Rare photo used in his book 'The Masters'
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18 days 23 hours 54 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£100.00
£100.00
Lot 577 Herbert Warren Winds Own Copy!. H.B. Martin. Fifty Years of American Golf 1936 1st edition - cult classic on America's golfing history - Owned by Warren Wind America's finest author. It comes with a letter of authentication from his family
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18 days 23 hours 55 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£20.00
£20.00
Lot 578 Henry Cotton. Hints on Play With Steel Shafts 1933 1st edition - VG condition - Hard to get in this condition
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18 days 23 hours 56 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£20.00
£20.00
Lot 579 Harry Vardon. My Golfing Life 1933 1st edition. Cult classic collectible autobiography of a famous champion golfer. Best ever golf book to read!
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18 days 23 hours 57 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£40.00
Lot 580 John Duncan Dunn. A-B-C of Golf 1916 1st edition uncommon title in very good condition
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18 days 23 hours 58 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£20.00
£20.00
Lot 581 (Rare Book) Harold Begbie. J'. H. Taylor or The Inside Of A Week' 1925 1st edition - wonderful account of Taylor's golfing life - Much sought after book & hard to obtain!
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18 days 23 hours 59 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£50.00
£50.00
Lot 582 UNIQUE BOOK! Andrew Cunningham. The Golf Clubs Round Largo Bay. Innerleven, Leven, Leven Thistle, Lundin, Wemyss, Methil, Leven Ladies', and Lundin Ladies 1909 1st edition. Authors Signed Presentation Copy to Field Marshal Douglas Haig, Early golf course guide has 146 pages, in good condition. This is not listed on abebooks or amazon! Very Rare Golf Book!.
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19 days 0 hours 0 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£80.00
£160.00
Lot 583 (5th & 6th Editions) J. & G. Innes. How to Play the Old Course. Scotland c1948. 5th & 6th editions - Both in good condition. Scarce booklets
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19 days 0 hours 1 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£15.00
£15.00
Lot 584 R.J. Maclennan. 'Golf at Gleneagles' 1921 1st edition - wonderful golf club history - rare golf book
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19 days 0 hours 2 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£75.00
£75.00
Lot 585 Horace G. Hutchinson. 'Famous Golf Links' 1891 1st edition - a cult classic and rare Hutchinson book - 129 years old!
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19 days 0 hours 3 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£100.00
£100.00
Lot 586 Golf Book Collectors 'Holy Grail' Joseph S. F. Murdoch. The Library of Golf 1743 - 1966. 1968 1st edition in its Slipcase in both in excellent condition - 314 pages. (Master Piece Of Literary)
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19 days 0 hours 4 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£40.00
Lot 587 Bernard Darwin, The English Public School. 1st edition, 1929 - in good condition
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19 days 0 hours 5 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£20.00
Lot 588 Bernard Darwin. Dickens (Charles) - Great Lives 1933 1st edition - scarce Darwin non golf book - in very good condition
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19 days 0 hours 6 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£20.00
£20.00
Lot 589 Bernard Darwin. British Sports & Games 1940 1st edition - Good conditioned copy - Scarce book
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19 days 0 hours 7 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£15.00
£15.00
Lot 590 Bernard Darwin. Receipts And Relishes - 1950 1st edition in good condition - scarce book on cooking by Darwin
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19 days 0 hours 8 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£20.00
£20.00
Lot 591 Authors Signed Copy Archie Baird. Golf on Gullane Hill. Mint in dust jacket - A golfing Gem!
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19 days 0 hours 9 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£10.00
£10.00
Lot 592 J. B. Salmond. The Story of The R & A 1956 1st edition, a special R & A members only copy which are scarce - 255 pages Classic History
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19 days 0 hours 10 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£20.00
Lot 593 Bernard Darwin. Pack Clouds Away. dated 1941 1st edition in it's rare dust jacket (colourful dust jacket) As good as copy there is
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19 days 0 hours 11 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£20.00
£20.00
Lot 594 Bernard Darwin. Golfing By-Paths 1946 1st edition in dust jacket (Scarce Dust Jacket) in VG condition - Illusive book when in this condition
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19 days 0 hours 12 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£25.00
£25.00
Lot 595 Scarce Golf Club History. Mr. Young. Sanquhar Golf Club 1894 - 1933. Privately published in 1984 in fine condition
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19 days 0 hours 13 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£20.00
£20.00
Lot 596 Bernard Darwin. The Golfer's Manual; Being an Historical and Descriptive Account of the National Game of Scotland by 'A Keen Hand' and Originally Published in 1857 - in a dust jacket with slipcase a numbered limited edition - Super fine condition
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19 days 0 hours 14 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£25.00
£25.00
Lot 597 Signed & dated by Henry Cotton. Bernard Darwin. Golf Between Two Wars 1944 1st edition in its Dust Jacket - in very good condition - rare combination
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19 days 0 hours 15 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£25.00
£25.00
Lot 598 Very Rare Golf Club History covering 120 years. James Colville. The Glasgow Golf Club 1787 - 1907 dated 1907 - 113 years old - In excellent condition, 172 pages
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19 days 0 hours 16 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£100.00
£100.00
Lot 599 Harry B. Wood Golfing Curios And The Like 1910 1st edition - The first to attempt to gather a listing of golfiana (books, balls, clubs, cups, medals, prizes, etc.) in book form - Wood was one of the earliest collectors of such items. Donovan & Murdoch 40710; Murdoch 878. 149 printed pages. With an Appendix comprising a 'Bibliography of Golf,' etc. Illustrated with plates from photographs and other reproductions including frontispiece photo; with tissue-guards. 9 x 7¼, gilt-lettered green cloth. a stunning copy of this classic cornerstone book
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19 days 0 hours 17 mins 27 secs
Starting Price
£250.00
£250.00
Lot 600 Bernard Darwin. A Round of Golf on the London & North Eastern Railway 1927 1st edition - Cult Classic course guide of golf courses near the Railways 100 years ago
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19 days 0 hours 18 mins 26 secs
Starting Price
£45.00
£45.00