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Tribune Gilbert Trophy 1928 Runner-Up, R. Otto Probst

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Sale 337: The Golf Library of a Gentleman (#337) 07/27/2006 1:00 PM PDT Closed
Starts Ending 07/27/2006 1:00 PM PDT

Lot #74 Tribune Gilbert Trophy 1928 Runner-Up, R. Otto Probst

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Estimate: $100 - $150

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Description

Heading:

(Golf Award Medal)

Title:

Tribune Gilbert Trophy 1928 Runner-Up, R. Otto Probst

Author:

Probst, R[udolph] Otto

Place Published:

[Owatonna, MN]

Publisher:

[Made by Josten Jewelers for the Chicago Tribune]

Date Published:

1928

Description:

Official decoratively embossed brass award pendant with golf engraving. On rear "Tribune Gilbert Trophy, 1928, Runner-Up, R. Otto Probst" and "Josten, Owatonna." Triangularly shaped. 1" tall, bottom base 5/8" wide.

Col. R. Otto Probst (1896-1986), of South Bend, Indiana, is considered one of the great golf book collectors. Also, the Probst Library is one of the world's premier golf collections, showcased in the PGA Historical Center in Port St. Lucie, Florida.

Condition:

Small portions a bit darkened (but could be cleaned), other minor nicks; near fine.

Item#:

154566
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