Edmonton Oilers Auction 2005
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 12/16/2005
The very first of five hockey card issues produced by the O-Pee-Chee company in the 1930's is loaded with the rookie cards of several hockey legends, with this lot in attractive condition; the majority of the cards are in "VG+" or better shape. We count 15 cards in terrific crease-free "EX" condition, including the RC's of Nels Stewart, Dit Clapper and Joe Primeau, as well as Bill Cook. Other "EX" cards with just slight corner/edge wear as the only flaws are numbers 2, 4, 5, 19, 30, 35, 36, 41, 43, 46 and 47. There are 22 cards which grade "VG+" due to the same corner/edge wear and a small light crease, often only detectable upon close inspection and often only visible on the reverse. Big names here are Howie Morenz, Eddie Shore, King Clancy, Busher Jackson, Syd Howe, Cooney Weiland, Red Horner, Ching Johnson and Roy Worters. Other "VG+" cards are numbers 1, 7, 9, 13, 14, 16, 20, 21, 25, 26, 37 and 40. Completing the collection, put together by an elderly gentleman who wished to have it sold in the Edmonton Oilers auction, are nine still good-looking "VG" cards including those of George Hainsworth and Hap Day, the others being numbers 17, 22, 28, 29, 42, 44 and 48. The only two cards needed to complete this "Series A" set are those of Charlie Conacher and Alex Levinsky. Colorful cards from the pre-war era have remained popular to this day and have had but one owner. Wonderful opportunity for collectors and dealers alike!
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