Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Fall 2020
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 10/20/2020
Alluring cards exhibiting minimal handling/wear comprise this inviting 1969-70 O-Pee-Chee assembly with original gloss featured on several dozen which mirror (or are higher than) the Tony Esposito (RC) and Bobby Orr cards, recently meriting deserved EX-MT 6 status at PSA. EX and EX+ examples are present and approximately equal the amount of EX-MT-and-better cards, with the winning bidder sure to enjoy spotting the NM-and-better beauties. We'd say NM for the Orr Norris and All-Star entries, with two Howe Mr. Hockey (both NNO) EX+ and EX-MT and Gordie's regular issue similar but with a stamp affixed. Bobby Hull is one of just a dozen creased cards, with the Serge Savard RC and two (unmarked) checklists also exceptions, with more details and images on our website.
The Hull card, comparatively, is a filler with side-to-side creasing and evidence of a stamp having been removed from the back, while the (off-centered) Savard rookie would be EX-MT save for a spec of paper/color loss on the reverse. Checklists are G+ (31-2nd Series) and VG+ (132-1st Series). We rate 89-Parent as a notable NM-MT standout, with the first card (1-Worsley)(EX+) and last (231-Stanley Cup)(EX-MT) superior to most that cross our doorstep. The 204B-Phil Esposito variation (with "205" on the front) is not present. Two or more different of several of the stars of the day and in beauty crease-free condition - this batch of OPCs is bound to please its new owner.
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