Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction June 2015
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/17/2015
A like-new Ching Johnson Arco Skate Skating Club Member pin amazingly looks to have never been removed from the membership certificate inside the accompanying and less-often-seen booklet here. The pin is 7/8” in diameter, while the booklet measures a little over 4” by 5-1/2”. A fabulous bonus is a rare and like-new golden decal-like 2” in diameter affair that features an embossed image of the Rangers’ star and his facsimile autograph, encircled by “Designed and Endorsed by “Ching” Johnson.” A very cool trio of pre-war collectibles!
The booklet is titled “Ching Johnson’s Book on Skating.” The 20-page booklet is presumed to have been inserted into boxes of Arco skates sold back in 1938 and is a rather fascinating read, telling first of Ivan “Ching” Johnson’s early years, including how he got his nickname, and offering tips on skating and training. There are also reviews of the 1937 Stanley Cup playoffs by noted commentators. The latter shows moderate handling and wear on the covers that include a half-inch tear in the top edge of the front and light creasing to both front and back.
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