Historical Hockey Memorabilia Auction - June 2009
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 6/16/2009
Great grouping of five vintage black and white team photographs picturing the Montreal Canadiens squads of the fabulous Fifties. Starting with a 6" x 9.5" image of the 1953-54 Habs, the collection includes four more 8" x 10" photographs of the teams from 1954-55, 1955-56, 1957-58 and 1958-59. This talent-laden franchise won Stanley Cups in three of the five years presented here and boasted such on-ice stars as Maurice Richard, Elmer Lach, Jacques Plante, Henri Richard, Jean Beliveau, Boom Boom Geoffrion and Doug Harvey. All five pics have the photographer's stamp on the backside and the four larger ones are in excellent-plus condition with the smaller photo grading VG-EX.
The beauty of the rare photos featured in this incredible collection of hockey memorabilia is not solely in the eye of the beholder, rather it’s obvious to one and all. The pages that follow are filled with incredible treasures such as original team photos of some of the earliest Stanley Cup champions that speak to the great and broad history of the game. Lovingly fashioned by one of the hobby’s most enthusiastic and determined collectors, the remarkable items offered here for auction include some lots that are subject to a silent reserve. We are confident that this truly historical gathering of hockey artifacts and memorabilia will spark the enthusiasm and passion that drive your desire to seek and acquire nothing short of the best.
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