Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction Winter 2022
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A requirement for any advanced hockey autograph collection and crucially historic for both the evolution of Canada’s foremost sport and the development of the nation, this military commission for the 4th Middlesex Rifles Corp from 1877 has been signed by Her Royal Highness Queen Victoria, and the individual responsible for the Stanley Cup, Lord Stanley of Preston. At roughly 12” x 16” (open) and dated July 23, 1877, the folded antique document features wonderful period script, with an affixed seal over the upper left. Stanley has signed over the bottom right as “Fred Stanley”, with the fountain pen signature displaying brilliantly and remaining completely bold with no issues (there is a handwritten “X” in front of the signature). The Queen has signed over the upper left, with the large and majestic signature slightly faded but especially attractive. Arguably the most important signature in hockey, the document exhibits prominent fold lines along with a few small creases and edge wear, with some minor darkening/discolouration to one side of the reverse which also sports pencil notations. An LOA from Classic Auctions will accompany.
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