Autumn 2020 Catalogue

59 American Heroes & Leaders Autumn 2020 Wonderful Original Golf Scorecard From The Courses At Andrews (Air Force Base), Filled Out For The East Course Entirely In Obama’s Own Hand And Signed By “Obama” 62. OBAMA, Barack. Golf scorecard filled out and signed. Joint Base Andrews, Maryland, circa 2008-16. Color golf scorecard for three games on three courses, measuring 12 by 6 inches; pp. 2. $7500. Click for more info Original color golf scorecard from the Courses at Andrews (AFB), filled out for 17 holes of the east course entirely in his own hand, with his handwritten player name: “OBAMA.” Due to its close proximity to the White House and convenient security arrangements, President Obama played golf at The Courses at Andrews—AFB “an average of 20 times a year” ( Joint Base Andrews ). This golf scorecard is filled out entirely in Obama’s own hand for holes 1-17; the 18th hole is omitted. Obama has written his own name (thus, signed his name) as well of those of his fellow players, Tom, Marvin, and Ray. “Marvin” refers to Marvin Nicholson, White House Trip Director and the man once referred to as “First Bro” by Time Magazine ; Obama was a groomsman at his wedding. Nicholson played golf with Obama over 140 times as president. This golf scorecard formerly belonged to Samuel Sutton, Obama’s personal valet at the White House, and is accompanied by his signed certificate of provenance. Long horizontal crease, possibly from pocket storage, and light rubbing. A very nearly fine signed copy. First Edition Of President Barack Obama’s Audacity Of Hope 61. OBAMA, Barack. Audacity of Hope: Thoughts On Reclaiming the American Dream. New York, 2006. Octavo, original black paper boards, dust jacket. $600. Click for more info First edition, first printing, of this optimistic plan for America, written before the 2008 election. Obama calls for “a different brand of politics—a politics for those weary of bitter partisanship… a politics rooted in the faith, inclusiveness, and nobility of spirit at the heart of ‘our improbable experiment in democracy.’” Original price sticker on front panel of dust jacket. Book fine, dust jacket near-fine with slight soiling. A handsome copy.