1949 Leytonstone v Ilford Football Programme Essex Senior Cup Semi Final 11 Apr
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"Overall Rating: Very Good vintage condition for its age.Paper Quality: Naturally toned paper with light, age-appropriate maturation; well-preserved.Markings: Small handwritten pencil number "11" in the top right corner.Structure: Clean folds, clear text, no major tears or heavy staining affecting the readability or display value of the inner pages or team line-ups."
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Description
Item Specifics
Competition: Non-League
Sport: Football
Competition Type: Domestic Club Competitions
Away Team: Teams F-K
Home Team: Teams L-N
Away Team (list): Ilford
Fixture Features: Final
Season: Pre 1950
Country of Origin: United Kingdom
Clubs: Leytonstone
Programme Features: Written-on
Seller note: Overall Rating: Very Good vintage condition for its age.Paper Quality: Naturally toned paper with light, age-appropriate maturation; well-preserved.Markings: Small handwritten pencil number "11" in the top right corner.Structure: Clean folds, clear text, no major tears or heavy staining affecting the readability or display value of the inner pages or team line-ups.
Item description
Item Size & Specifications
- Item Type: Original post-war football match programme
- Match: Leytonstone F.C. vs. Ilford F.C.
- Date: Monday, 11th April 1949 (Kick-off 6:30 p.m.)
- Competition: Essex Thameside Senior Cup Semi-Final
- Page Count: 4-page gatefold format
- Features: Authentic vintage local advertisements (Stratford Express, Anchor Cafe, J. B. Stores), full team line-ups, and league tables updated to April 5th, 1949.
Description
This is an authentic, highly collectible original official football programme from the post-WWII era. The match features a historic clash between local rivals Leytonstone F.C. and Ilford F.C. in the Semi-Final of the Essex Thameside Senior Cup. The programme is packed with incredible social history, including detailed club notes reflecting on an historic F.A. Amateur Cup run, contemporary Isthmian League tables, and charming vintage advertisements from local businesses of Suburban Essex and Leytonstone.
Condition
- Overall Rating: Very Good vintage condition for its age.
- Paper Quality: Naturally toned paper with light, age-appropriate maturation; well-preserved.
- Markings: Small handwritten pencil number “11” in the top right corner.
- Structure: Clean folds, clear text, no major tears or heavy staining affecting the readability or display value of the inner pages or team line-ups.
Item History
Dating back to April 1949, this programme documents a golden era for non-league football in East London and Essex. Leytonstone F.C. was a powerhouse of the Isthmian League during this period, often drawing tens of thousands of fans to amateur cup ties. This specific item has been carefully stored for decades, serving as a pristine surviving record of regional post-war British sporting history.
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Great quality and price, as described, seamless transaction, thanks so much for this wonderful piece of theatrical memorabilia! 🌟
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Great quality and price, seamless transaction, thanks so much for this wonderful piece of theatrical memorabilia! 🌟
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Great piece of theatrical memorabilia, thanks so much! 10/10
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