1932 South London Harriers Gazette Athletics Club Chronicle Magazine
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"Overall Rating: Vintage / Antique - Good ConditionCover Presentation: The light green paper stock remains intact with clear, dark typography. There is standard age-toning and light handling smudges present on the surface.Edges & Corners: Shows typical signs of age, including mild edge fraying, tiny chips along the margins, and soft corner creasing that does not affect the text area.Binding: Original staple binding remains structurally sound, though showing minor rust bleed expected from a 90+ year old document. No major missing text or heavy ink stains."
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Item Specifics
Type: Fanzines/ Journals/ Magazines
Autographed: No
Sport: Football
Surname Initial: C
Season: 1932
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Clubs: South London Harriers Gazette
Seller note: Overall Rating: Vintage / Antique - Good ConditionCover Presentation: The light green paper stock remains intact with clear, dark typography. There is standard age-toning and light handling smudges present on the surface.Edges & Corners: Shows typical signs of age, including mild edge fraying, tiny chips along the margins, and soft corner creasing that does not affect the text area.Binding: Original staple binding remains structurally sound, though showing minor rust bleed expected from a 90+ year old document. No major missing text or heavy ink stains.
Item description
You are purchasing very collectable & Original Magazines.
Item Size & Specifications
- Type: Antique Sports Club Magazine / Official Journal
- Club: The South London Harriers (Founded 1871)
- Edition: No. 5, Vol. XLVIII (July/August, 1932)
- Featured Event: 1932/33 Cross-Country Season Opening Run at St. Andrew’s Hall, Coulsdon
- Editor: J. F. E. Bloss
- Dimensions: Approximately 24.5 cm x 18.5 cm
- Format: Paper booklet chronicle with official club emblem, executive committee lists, and vintage club notices
Description
This is an incredibly rare, authentic antique copy of The South London Harriers’ Gazette and Club Chronicle, dating from July/August 1932. Marked “For Private Circulation Only,” this historical publication was distributed exclusively to members of the prestigious South London Harriers athletics club. The front page features a prominent announcement for the upcoming 1932/33 Cross-Country Season “Opening Run” held on Saturday, 1st October 1932 at St. Andrew’s Hall on Brighton Road, Coulsdon. It includes a complete breakdown of the club’s executive officers, travel instructions from historic London train stations, and a fascinating “Club Outfitters” section listing period prices for running kit, silk ties, and club blazers from Stokes & Co. Ltd. A remarkable piece of social and running history for sports historians and vintage London ephemera collectors.
Condition
- Overall Rating: Vintage / Antique – Good Condition
- Cover Presentation: The light green paper stock remains intact with clear, dark typography. There is standard age-toning and light handling smudges present on the surface.
- Edges & Corners: Shows typical signs of age, including mild edge fraying, tiny chips along the margins, and soft corner creasing that does not affect the text area.
- Binding: Original staple binding remains structurally sound, though showing minor rust bleed expected from a 90+ year old document. No major missing text or heavy ink stains.
Item History
- Origin: Distributed privately via postal subscription or at club headquarters to registered members of the South London Harriers in the summer of 1932.
- Background: Founded in 1871, the South London Harriers are one of the oldest and most influential cross-country and athletics clubs in the United Kingdom. This specific gazette captures the club’s activity during the golden era of inter-war British amateur athletics, making it a highly localized piece of Surrey and Greater London sporting heritage.
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