Maple Leaf Gardens Broadcaster Pamphlet Featuring Foster Hewitt

Description

"Greetings From the Gondola" dawns the front cover of this broadcasting pamphlet featuring Foster Hewitt and Percy LeSueur. The single-fold pamphlet was likely a Christmas season handout from the Maple Leaf Gardens and is sponsored by Imperial Products on the reverse side. A very early image of Foster Hewitt at the microphone is seen on the inside cover. Winter town-themed artwork by Stanley Turner. A rare example.

Size
9" x 6".

Condition
The pamphlet is in excellent condition with bold colour and only minor corner imperfections. Minor foxing to the imperial logo on the reverse.

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Maple Leaf Gardens Broadcaster Pamphlet Featuring Foster Hewitt

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May 31, 2026, 8:18 PM EDT

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