The Elmer Lach Auction - October 2006
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/24/2006
Intriguing items are highlighted by a one-page handwritten letter on “Government House – Ottawa” letterhead, dated April 11, 1926, and signed by Byng of Vimy and Lady Byng. The latter was the wife of Sir Julien Byng who was Canada’s Governor-General and well known military leader of Canadian Army Corps during World War I. Lady Byng presented the Lady Byng Trophy to the NHL in 1924-25 and then another in 1936 when the original was given to the Rangers’ Frank Boucher after he had won it seven times in eight seasons. Then, after Lady Byng’s death in 1949, the NHL presented a new trophy, changing the name to the Lady Byng Memorial Trophy. The letter, written in fountain pen by Julien Byng, thanks a General for a work of art depicting the taking of Vimy Ridge in 1917 and is signed by both Byngs. Another note is signed “Byng of Vimy”, while clippings picturing Mr. and Mrs. Byng complete the lot. Fascinating!
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