Canadian Art, Culture and History

November 0712, 2020
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LOT 9

Lot 9

Six Letters Relating to National Hockey League and Briston Films and Filming Rights, 1956-1967

Six Letters Relating to National Hockey League and Briston Films and Filming Rights, 1956-1967
Lot 9 Details
Six Letters Relating to National Hockey League and Briston Films and Filming Rights, 1956-1967

comprising one on NHL letterhead concerning the rights to film the playoffs signed by Clarence Campbell, (1956) two on Maple Leaf Gardens letterhead, signed by Foster Hewitt and George Imlach, respectively (1959), two on Club de Hockey Canadien Inc. (Montreal Canadiens) letterhead signed by Frank J. Selke (1956 and 1959, respectively) and one on signed by Gordon (Gordie) Howe on personal letterhead (1967)
largest 11 x 8.5 in — 27.9 x 21.6 cm

Estimate $500-$700

Realised: $450
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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CONDITION DETAILS

All in good condition.

LOT 9
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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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