A Century of Memories Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/8/2009
Among the most sought after and desirable collectibles from the pre-war era are these colorized pictures that were inserts in Montreal Forum game programs during the 1934-35 NHL season. Printed on paper stock with write-ups on the backs in either English or French, the photos measure approximately 6-7/8" by 9-1/2" with the lowdown as follows. The majority fall into the VG and G-VG grades because of either light creases, tack holes at the corners, scotch tape/stains at the corners or small tears, or a combination of, but still are rather pleasing to the eye despite the flaws. Nicest of the group are VG-EX and EX and include Eddie Shore, Ching Johnson, Primeau, Jackson, Aurie, Maroons Connell, Cain, Wentworth, Northcott and Evans, as well as Canadiens Carson and McGill. A similar Dave Kerr is autographed "To Rick with Best Wishes, Dave Kerr" and dated "21/5/75." Photos with a noticeable crease down the middle include those of Morenz, Charlie Conacher, Horner, March, Ward and S. Mantha, while Lionel Conacher includes a diagonal crease. Trimmed photos and thus fillers are Nels Stewart, Babe Siebert and Russ Blinco. Only pictures not present are those of Joe Lamb and Jack Riley. Considering the scarcity of these Sweet Cap photos, this lot deserves serious consideration by serious vintage collectors.
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