Historical Hockey Memorabilia Winter 2012
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/22/2012
A tantalizing opportunity for serious vintage card collectors who "want it all" is offered with this eight-card ensemble of cards cut from the boxes of Royal desserts. The United States' issue was released over a two-year period and featured movie stars and sports stars, of which eight were hockey players. The then powerhouse Detroit Red Wings are well represented, with the cards of Gordie Howe and Ted Lindsay joining that of fellow Hall-of-Famer Chuck Rayner of the Rangers as having been slabbed "A" (Authentic) by the SGC grading company. Leading the way condition-wise is Royal Stars of Hockey No. 1 featuring Detroit's Tony Leswick and which received VG/EX 4 status, while Red Kelly's card is encapsulated and deemed Good 2. Completing are Sid Abel and Edgar Laprade at Fair 1.5 and Leo Reise at Poor 1. Extremely tough to find in complete set form, this group is destined for a Hall of Fame caliber card shrine. Please note that this lot may be subject to a silent reserve.
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