Bobby Jones 1928 Brae Burn U.S. Amateur Champion
– Brown Brothers Vintage Type II Photo –
The offered photograph is a large-format vintage Brown Brothers darkroom print measuring approximately 9.75" x 7.75", capturing Bobby Jones unleashing a drive before a packed gallery. This historic image documents Jones on the 13th tee at Brae Burn Country Club during the 1928 U.S. Amateur Championship—the tournament where he dominated the field 10 & 9 to secure his fourth amateur crown. Struck directly from the original Brown Brothers master negative, the print displays exceptional clarity, deep contrast, and a dynamic follow-through that makes this one of the most compelling tournament images from Jones’ competitive prime.
Subject: Bobby Jones (Grand Slam legend & co-founder of Augusta National Golf Club & the Masters)
Event & Date: 1928 U.S. Amateur Championship, Brae Burn Country Club (13th tee)
Classification: Vintage Type II Brown Brothers archive darkroom print, struck from the original 1928 negative/glass plate
Provenance: Brown Brothers Archive, with layered mid-century agency markings confirming Type II classification
Dimensions: Approx. 9.75" x 7.75" large-format single-weight silver gelatin semi-gloss print
This photograph originates from the legendary Brown Brothers archive and was produced directly from the original 1928 glass negative. Brown Brothers is the oldest continuously operating photo agency in the United States, and their mid-century darkroom prints are highly prized for their authenticity and archival lineage.
The reverse carries layered agency history: a ghost transfer of the early “Brown Brothers, 220 West 42nd St., N.Y.C.” stamp and a bold, live “Sterling, PA 18463” archive stamp, along with editorial fee warnings and pencil file numbers. Together, these elements confirm the print as a mid-century Type II Brown Brothers darkroom print—produced from the original 1928 negative and circulated by the archive decades later. This is an authentic vintage darkroom print with true archival character and Brown Brothers provenance.
Front: Superb vintage condition. A large-format, just shy of 10x8 single-weight silver gelatin semi-gloss print. Outstanding visual impact with excellent clarity, deep blacks, and beautifully preserved silver halide tones. Margins are clean and structurally sound, with only minimal handling wear consistent with archival use. There is a subtle, vertical area of light age toning/discoloration along the left white border, visible under closer inspection; it does not intrude into the image area and does not distract from overall display.
Reverse: Rich archival history. Features the ghosted early NYC Brown Brothers stamp, a bold Sterling, PA 18463 credit stamp, the “IF CREDIT LINE IS OMITTED PRICE WILL BE DOUBLED” notice, and multiple original file markings (“03831” and “410”). Displays typical, honest edge and corner wear fully consistent with a well-preserved vintage archive print. Overall good condition with minimal handling wear. No major defects.
This photograph is guaranteed to be an authentic, original Type II photograph. If any major third‑party photo authenticator (PSA, or equivalent) determines it cannot be authenticated as a Type II photo, you may return it within 90 days of purchase for a full refund of the purchase price plus the cost of return shipping to me. This guarantee does not include any third‑party authentication fees or the cost of shipping the photo to an authenticator. The photo must be returned in the same condition with the authenticator's documentation.
This premium, large-format historical photograph will be handled with strict archival care to ensure it arrives exactly as shown. It will be placed in a hard plastic top-loader and clear protective sleeve, secured in a sturdy package reinforced with cardboard. Shipped free via USPS, fully insured with tracking, free of charge.
This listing is for the sale of the physical vintage photographic print only. No copyright, reproduction rights, licensing, or commercial usage rights are transferred or implied with this purchase.