The 2009 Montreal Centennial Auction
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 2/24/2009
Canadiens and Maurice Richard collectors will line up to bid on this remarkable lot comprised of more than 2,500 original photos from Richard's personal collection. Originally obtained directly from the Rocket's family, this collection includes some 40 prints bearing an original Richard autograph. This amazing and intimate group of photos includes shots from Richard's playing days and retirement. The shots range from those of his private life, including shots from his own wedding as well as those of brothers Henri and Claude, as well as hundreds of staged and posed photos from his very public life. A vintage Richard autograph appears on a 1940s promo picture, and the Rocket has signed the reverse of a formal wear shot of himself. Richard, Beliveau, Geoffrion and Moore have signed an Oldtimers photo of themselves that also features Henri Richard and Tom Johnson, with all six former teammates wearing white Canadiens jerseys. Henri and Maurice have both signed in blue sharpie an Oldtimers photo of themselves. The Rockets blue sharpie signature adorns a photo of him wearing the captains C and he has added his No. 9 to his autograph on shot from early in his career. A shaky silver sharpie autograph appears on a print of a photo of the Rocket along with Lach and Bouchard. Richard's vintage autograph adorns nine prints from his 1959 trip to the world championships in Prague and 23 vintage 8 x 10 prints from events at his T.V. store in the 1960s. Canadiens GM Frank Selke has signed "Best Wishes" a David Bier photo of himself with Richard. Gordie Howe has signed a portrait - that comes along with its original envelope - of himself and his wife Colleen, who has added a smiley face and personalized the couple's signature, "To Lucille and Maurice, two very special people! The best always!" Photos of Richard making public appearances with minor hockey players, in golf foursomes, giving speeches, taking part in promotions and the like offer a glimpse into the heavy demands made on the hockey legend. Images of Richard fishing, skiing and playing golf are among the photos of him enjoying some leisure time, and there are plenty of shots of family life with Lucille and their children. A fascinating look behind the scenes at the life of a Canadiens icon. .[red] Will come with an LOA from the Richard family. [/red]
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