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J. C. Armitage ”Ionicus” (British, 1913-1998) Signed Watercolor and Pencil Golf Art Illustrations - Description: A collection of Joshua Charles Armitage original signed ”Ionicus” watercolor and pencil golf art illustrations and letters, along with four 1971 Royal Birkdale Golf Club prints to include: three illustrations on rice paper, with artist notes, ”The Magic Plus Fours”, ”The Rough Stuff”, ”Rodney Fails to Qualify”, a signed pen and ink wash illustration ”Chester” (with letter), four additional signed letters (1995-1996) and two ”Ionicus” hard cover cloth presentation portfolios with gilt and leather personalized plates on the cover. ”The Rough Stuff” being a P.G. Wodehouse short story originally published 1920, ”The Magic Plus Fours” published 1922, ”Rodney Fails to Qualify” published 1924. Type: Drawings, Illustrations, Art Materials: Rice paper, ink, pencil Markings & Inscriptions: Signed Date: Mid to late 20th century Maker: J C Armitage Dimensions: Watercolor illustrations 10” x 13”, prints 11.25” x 14”, letters 10” x 8”. portfolios 11.5” x 14.75” Provenance: From a Chester County, Pennsylvania collection Condition: Very good condition