Yes, it looks perfectly bookmatched! I think the reverse effect from lighting is throwing off how you're viewing the grain lines. In particular, check out the grain lines that kiss the outside edges of the heel cap & be even more happy!Looks bookmatched to me, F30!! Very nice!
Combined with it probably being Sapele instead of tropical Mahogany. The striping is more prominent, in general, with Sapele than it is with Mahogany.Chatoyance
I think this is correct, F30. Guild has been quite clear about the move away from Honduran... I think yours is African, or at least it's supposed to be (as you said).Guild site says African Mahogany