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1911 C55 Imperial Hockey PSA Graded Complete Set (45) - Ranked #9 Current Finest on the PSA Set Registry!


This set is Ranked #9 Current Finest on the PSA Set Registry with a GPA of 5.842.

In the early years of the 20th century, as the crisp Canadian air echoed with the sounds of skates carving through ice, the Imperial Tobacco Company embarked on a historic venture that would forever entwine the realms of hockey and collectibles. The 1911 C55 Imperial Hockey Set, a masterpiece of early trading card craftsmanship, stands as a testament to the roots of professional hockey and remains an iconic relic that has transcended generations.
Against the backdrop of the nascent hockey scene, the C55 set emerged in 1911, capturing the essence of a sport that was rapidly gaining popularity. The Imperial Tobacco Company, already a household name, embarked on a visionary journey, intertwining the cultural phenomenon of hockey with the burgeoning realm of trading cards. This pioneering fusion gave birth to a collection that would become synonymous with the spirit of early Canadian hockey.
The C55 set boasts a curated selection of players from the Pacific Coast Hockey Association (PCHA) and the National Hockey Association (NHA). These colorful early hockey luminaries came to life on the small canvas of each card. From the iconic Cyclone Taylor to the revered Georges Vézina, the set captured the faces of those who would become legends in the annals of hockey history. Includes: PSA NM 7: 10 cards, #'s 3 Holden, 12 Shore, 13 Currie, 15 Stuart, 16 Lesueur, 22 Gilmour, 25 Cleghorn, 26 Ronan, 35 Russell, 39 Dallaire; PSA EX-MT 6: 27 cards, #'s 1 Moran, 2 Hall, 5 Oatman, 7 Mallen, 8 MacDonald, 9 Lake, 10 Kerr, 11 Walsh, 14 Ridpath, 18 Vair, 19 Smith, 20 Taylor, 21 Lindsay, 23 Rowe, 27 Small (Right Hand on Stick), 29 Marshall, 30 Hyland, 31 Ross, 32 Hern, 33 Roberts, 34 Glass, 36 Gardiner, 37 Bernier, 40 Power, 41 Pitre, 42 Lalonde, 44 Poulin; PSA EX 5: 8 cards, #'s 4 Malone, 6 Dunderdale, 17 Darragh, 24 Cleghorn, 28 Johnson, 38 Vezina, 43 Payan, 45 Laviolette.


Guide Value or Estimate: $50,000 - up.

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Bidding Begins Approx.
February
6th Friday
Auction Dates
Feb-Mar
28th-1st Saturday-Sunday
Proxy Bidding Begins Approx.
32 Days
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