Your old programmes

[BlackCountryVilla]

This is a bit of a request on behalf of my brother (who doesn't do this internet thing very well!)
He collects football cards, stickers and programmes. At least he did when he was younger but now, gone 50, he has rekindled his interest! We used to buy the programme every match (until started to equate the cost to another pint!). As a result he has loads from the 70's to early 90's but hardly anything from the last 25 years.
If anyone has any they are planning to get rid of he would love them! He collects all teams so any at all really. Any teams, any years, all welcome!
Feel free to ignore if it seems a bit cheeky to ask !!!

Cheers,
BCV.

[PGW]

This is a bit of a request on behalf of my brother (who doesn't do this internet thing very well!)
He collects football cards, stickers and programmes. At least he did when he was younger but now, gone 50, he has rekindled his interest! We used to buy the programme every match (until started to equate the cost to another pint!). As a result he has loads from the 70's to early 90's but hardly anything from the last 25 years.
If anyone has any they are planning to get rid of he would love them! He collects all teams so any at all really. Any teams, any years, all welcome!
Feel free to ignore if it seems a bit cheeky to ask !!!

Cheers,
BCV.

R u able to pick up?

[BlackCountryVilla]

This is a bit of a request on behalf of my brother (who doesn't do this internet thing very well!)
He collects football cards, stickers and programmes. At least he did when he was younger but now, gone 50, he has rekindled his interest! We used to buy the programme every match (until started to equate the cost to another pint!). As a result he has loads from the 70's to early 90's but hardly anything from the last 25 years.
If anyone has any they are planning to get rid of he would love them! He collects all teams so any at all really. Any teams, any years, all welcome!
Feel free to ignore if it seems a bit cheeky to ask !!!

Cheers,
BCV.

R u able to pick up?

Could do mate. I'll send you a message.

[steamer]

Not Programmes, but,
I was cleaning out junk rooms at the weekend and came across a trove of Villa newspapers. The Villa times.
The first batch were from 1972
The next lot were, 76,77,78
Seems like most are there but number 1 from 72 is missing
I well remember them being delivered to the house.
My question to any knowledgeable collectors is, was there a gap between 72 and 76 or did my dad just cancel the subscription ?

[dave.woodhall]

Not Programmes, but,
I was cleaning out junk rooms at the weekend and came across a trove of Villa newspapers. The Villa times.
The first batch were from 1972
The next lot were, 76,77,78
Seems like most are there but number 1 from 72 is missing
I well remember them being delivered to the house.
My question to any knowledgeable collectors is, was there a gap between 72 and 76 or did my dad just cancel the subscription ?

It was out of print for a few years.

[knightra]

I'm a first-time poster but an avid reader of the site ( at least once a day. ) I get to VP around 4/5 times a season and attended my first match back in 1968 ( I think ) -  v Stoke which we won 2-1. I've been a season ticket holder ( late 70's / early 80's ) and have been fortunate to witness us win the league, European Cup and League Cups. The only big trophy missing is the FA Cup but I don't intend to dwell on this after Sunday's debacle.
Enough about me and I do hope I've posted this in the correct place. If not, apologies and I do hope a Mod will shift it where it should be.
I was clearing some stuff out earlier and came across this which appears to be from 1947. As you can see from the attached cover photograph, it's a collection of cartoons reprinted from the Birmingham Evening Despatch ( I'm not old enough to recall that. ) I wondered how rare it might be. Any information would be gratefully received. I should say I'm not looking to dispose of it but I did think it might be quite rare.


Any advice will be gratefully received. Thanks.

[dcdavecollett]

Hi Knightra.

I'm by no means an expert but I once tried to track this book down and couldn't get hold of a copy so I would say that it is a rare item.

PS. I went to that game against Stoke in 1967. It was to be our last win at the top level for over EIGHT years!

[knightra]

Thanks, Dave. I guess by the date itself it's rare but as it's only a collection of re-prints, I'm not certain it would be very valuable.

[Simon Page]

They weren't rare at the time of print, so just a case of how many are still kicking about and what nick it's in. I have this and a similar Villa FA Cup history that Edwards did, passed down through the family. Mine are well thumbed - not quite a Razzle in a bush but showing their age nonetheless. I'd be surprised if they have major value; you're probably talking tens of pounds. Edwards did these for a few clubs, including a Blues pamphlet. He was a prolific and fine cartoonist. Got some great likenesses.

[dcdavecollett]

Edwards was brilliant, wasn't he?

I used to look forward to his cartoon in the 'Argus' on a Saturday night. Even when the villa had lost (quite often in those days), he could raise a laugh.

[Simon Page]

And a really excellent artist. Properly of the era. His line, the bobblehead, the little background details. Love his drawings.

[dcdavecollett]

Well described!