Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2013
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/5/2013
Sensational gathering of the scarcer, more-difficult-to-locate Group 1 Bee Hive photos is the likes of which is rarely offered for sale/auction and presents hobbyists with a wonderful opportunity. All of the pictures “book” for over $100 each, while in the four figures and leading the way in value and rarity is that of Joe Krol of the N.Y. Americans. All original and in splendid problem-free condition with an EX-EX+ cream-colored backing, it’s a heck of a start to this desirable ensemble. Other “most notables” are a trio of Canadiens; Howie Morenz, (small tear in right edge which leads into a 3-inch crease in the red mat), Maurice Richard (VG) and Earl Robinson (VG-EX), along with Ken Mosdell of the Americans (EX) and Toronto’s Rhys Thompson (VG+). We won’t get into grading each individual picture among the rest but will tell you that they’re all in nice collectible condition, with, remarkably, no real low grade examples. We count 18 in the EX neighborhood, with only corner touches to report. Another 22 exhibit additional wear at the corners, (again, we’re referring to the backings), with a small light peripheral crease or two, but nothing drastic, rendering them VG and VG+. With condition issues are four Toronto photos; Stewart (home)(photo also glued at the bottom of a faded mat), Normie Mann (re-glued on the opposite side of a faded mat), Stewart (away)(mat staining, writing) and Mel Hill (re-glued on the opposite side, with remnants remaining on the original side). The same goes for Bill Summerhill of the Canadiens. We detect only one obvious replacement backing, that of the Rangers’ Red Garret. Now then, for the rest of the lineup, it includes: Boston’s Yank Boyd, Don Galligher, Bep Guidolin and Jack Schmidt, Chicago’s Glenn Brydson, Wingy Johnston, Joe Papike, Fido Purpur and Aud. Tuten, Detroit’s Adam Brown, Eddie Bush (creases in the photo itself), both Wilfred McDonalds and Carl Voss, Canadiens Adam Brown, Leo Lamoureux, Pete Morin and Buddy O’Connor, Maroons Jerry Carson, Max Kaminsky, Gus Marker, Paul Runge, Jerry Shannon and Dave Trottier, Americans Charlie Rayner, Allen Shields, Alfred Thurier and Harry Watson, Rangers Norman Burns, Jim Franks, Jim Henry vertical, Bobby Kirk, Vic Myles and Norman Tustin and finally, Maple Leafs George Boothman, Ernie Dickens, Jack Forsay, Bob Goldham, Bud Poile and Babe Pratt. A splendid complement is a big (12-3/4” by just over 9”) team photo of the 1944-45 Maple Leafs, with the picture itself crease-free and on a VG+ blue backing. Serious Bee Hive and vintage collectors will surely concur – this is one serious stash!
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