One of the greatest joys of collecting is the eternal quest for the holy grail and the adventure it takes us on.

Everyone’s grail may look different, but the thrill of the hunt and the satisfaction of the “find” typically leads to the next quest.

I’ve accepted that the unopened Topps hockey “master” collection, consisting of an unopened pack, wrapper, and display box from each issue is virtually unattainable, but that hasn’t stopped me from looking. One day that elusive 59 wax pack or 66 test wrapper will present itself, as unicorns sometimes do.

Here’s the premier edition, circa 1954