Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction March 2010
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 3/16/2010
Always popular with Canadiens collectors and difficult to find in any condition, this vintage jigsaw puzzle is a scarce treat because it has not yet been cut into individual pieces! This fantastic 12" square color photo montage of the 1932-33 Montreal Canadiens, most likely a proof for the wildly popular jigsaw puzzle, is mounted on heavy card stock backing. Hall-of-Famers Howie Morenz, Aurele Joliat, George Hainsworth and Sylvio Mantha are joined by the likes of Albert Leduc, Johnny Gagnon, Pit Lepine, Marty Burke and Wildor Larochelle. Portraits of coach Newsy Lalonde, manager Leo Dandurand and owner Joseph Cattarinich are also included. A four-inch vertical tear runs from the Morenz's left glove to the bottom edge of the photo along the left edge of Cattarinich's portrait. A curved crease through the bottom of Harrington's leg in the right side of the image is also to note along with rough edges and rounded corners, otherwise this treasure is in truly outstading condition considering it's vintage, not to mention its rareness. Presented recessed in a two-layer matte, this remarkable and highly-sought uncut Canadiens jigsaw puzzle is an incredible find and can be yours, if you deliver the winning bid.
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