General Auction including Antiques, Collectables, Militaria, Gold & Silver (14% Buyers Commission)
Lot 213:
Description
A collection of official matchday programmes for various English football cup finals, primarily the FA Cup and the League Cup. The group features programmes for matches held at Wembley Stadium involving clubs such as Everton, Manchester United, Liverpool, Manchester City, Chelsea, Tottenham Hotspur, Arsenal, West Ham United, Sheffield Wednesday, Stoke City, and Wigan Athletic. The collection spans several decades with visible dates including 1966, 1967, 1968, 1972, 1980, 1981, 1985, 1986, 1988, 2011, and 2013. The items are constructed from printed paper, with graphic styles ranging from mid-century typography to modern high-gloss photography. Notable inclusions are the 1966 FA Cup Final (Everton v Sheffield Wednesday), the 1967 FA Cup Final (Chelsea v Tottenham Hotspur), the 1972 League Cup Final (Chelsea v Stoke City), and the 1981 FA Cup Final centenary celebration programme.
Condition report:
The items are in fair to good condition, consistent with age and use. There are visible signs of handling, including minor creasing to the edges and corners. Light foxing and age-related discolouration are present on the older paper stocks. Some programmes exhibit more pronounced vertical creasing or light surface wear.
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