The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
A sensational treasure for deceased Hockey Hall of Fame autograph seekers is this “Retrospects of a Newspaper Person” by Philip Dansken Ross. When Lord Stanley donated his challenge cup in 1893, Ross was named one of the trophy’s trustees and remained a trustee until his death in 1949. Ross had earlier played on the “Rebels” hockey team with Lord Stanley’s son Edward! This 1931 book is signed on the inside cover to “Mrs. ?, with regards, P.D. Ross.” Fountain pen signature is nice and bold and mirrors the facsimile signature on the cover. Ross’ foreward to the 300+ page book reads “These stories are given because each seems to have a moral. With a few exceptions, perhaps. As to those that may be thought exceptions – well, I like them.” Interesting reading and a rare HOF autograph make for a winning combination. A LOA will be included.
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