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Random selections of pages from vintage UK catalogues. Also: * @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social - International (non-UK) catalogues * @OldUKCataloguesXm.bsky.social - UK Christmas catalogues, from Sept 16th * @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social - UK Print Ads
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1987: Electronics from Sinclair Research (+Z88)

1968: Home Furnishings from Great Universal (+Hobnail Woven Bedspread; Rippleweave Candlewick Throwover Bedspread; and All-over Waffle Fringed Candlewick Bedspread)

1973: Construction & Transportation and Power Activators from Matchbox (+Big 'M-x' models; Mechanised Coal Delivery Hopper and Tipper Truck; Mechanised Tractor Plant and Winch Transport; and Power Activator BM-A)

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1983: Fussspots. ad (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) «Fussspots.»

1983: Women's Shoes from Freemans (+Black Patent Shoes; White O/Toe Shoes; Burgundy Lace Shoes; Black Lace Shoes; Taupe Moccasin Shoes; Beige Zip Shoes; Black Zip Shoes; Blue Back Lace Shoes; Black Back Lace Shoe; Green Shoes; White O/Side Shoes; and Black O/Side Shoes)

From Germany, #Christmas 1957: Products from Karstadt (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Porcelain Collectors' Set, Sabine; Porcelain Service, Venice; Porcelain Coffee Set, Milano-Rotpunkt; Series, Liane; Porcelain Place Setting; Porcelain Gift Set, and more) [ENGinALT]

1959: Men's Outerwear and Men's Footwear & Accessories from Littlewoods (+Black real leather blouse jacket; Black leathercloth jacket; Cotton/rayon suedette jacket; Waterproofed sueded cotton gabardine casual jacket; Black leathercloth hip-length jacket; Football boot, and more)

2000: Duplo Little Forest Friends and Duplo Winnie the Pooh from LEGO (+The Meadowsweets; Snuffle Snail with Lolly and Baby Jelly Strawberry; Read, Listen & Play Box; Little Forest Friends World; Jingle and Toot Bluebell with Buzzy Bee; Dot Ladybird, and Grumpy and Trixie Toadstool, and more)

1962: Racing Sets and Cars from Scalextric (+Grand Prix Series Set; Competition Model Series Set; Cooper Racing Cars; Lotus Racing Cars; Vanwall Racing Cars; and 'D' Type Jaguar Sports Cars)

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1899: Pears' Soap ad from Pears (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) «There is but one BERNHARDT and but one PEARS SOAP»

1978: Cars and Space Fiction Models from Airfix (+Maserati Indy; Porsche 917; Porsche Carrera 6; Aston Martin DB5; Ford 3-litre GT; Ferrari 250 L.M.; 1930 4½-litre Supercharged Bentley; Eagle Transporter; Starcruiser; Hawk Spaceship; and Angel Interceptor)

From Finland, 1999: Toys from Brio (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Darth Maul; Havoc; Toyota Corolla WRC; Mitsubishi Lancer Evolution V; Subaru Impreza WRC; Darth Maul Sno-Tube; Darth Maul Bop Bag; Junior Chairs R2-D2; Junior Chairs C-3PO; Queen Amidala; and Jar Jar) [ENGinALT]

1974: Roadmaking Equipment from Corgi (+Priestman Boom Crane; Mercedes-Benz Unimog; Priestman 'Cub' Shovel; Thwaites 'Tusker' Skip Dumper; and Raygo 'Rascal' Road Roller)

1953: Kitchenware and Tableware from Worldwide (+Transparent Oven to Table Glassware Set; Smooth Finish Colourware Set; Top of Stove Flameware Set; Week-end Joint Roasting Dish; Practical Pyrex Glassware Set; Superb 13 Piece Crystal Glass Fruit and Sandwich Set, and more)

#Christmas 1999: Toys from Boots (+Plush Frog Toy)

1985: Men's Nightwear and Men's Loungewear from Great Universal (+Stylish Dressing Gown; V-neck Pyjama; Fancy Print Pyjamas; Knitted Pyjamas; Plain Pyjamas; Patterned Pyjamas; Pyjama Trousers; and Gown)

1988: Farm Models from Britains (+Ford Animal Transporter Boxed Set; Massey Ferguson Collection boxed set; Deutz Tractor and Implements Set; Ford Tractor and Implements Set; Farmhouse and Farmyard; Model Farmyard; Farm Building; Livestock Building; 2 Shelters with Animals; and Pig Sty)

#Christmas 1982: Electronic Games and Educational Toys from Hyde's (+Battleship Computer Game; Pac-Man; Galaxy Invader 1000; Scramble; Astro Wars; Munchman; Mini Munchman; Speak and Spell; Speak and Maths; Speak and Write; Little Professor; and Touch and Tell)

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1958: Sunbeam Rapier Saloon ad from Dinky Toys (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Austin A30 Saloon) «Dinky Toys»

1979: Bed and Bath from Argos (+Biederlack Bengal Tiger Reversible Blanket; Biederlack "Horses" Head Reversible Blanket; Biederlack "Lassie" Blanket; Glenaire Nylon Fitted Bedspread; Brushed Nylon Sheet Set; Dongora Thermal Under-blanket; and Dongora Brushed Cotton Lace Bedspread)

From Germany, 1977: Audio and Accessories and Televisions from GENEX (for DDR) (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+RK 7 Sensit; Toccata 940; Andante; LK 240; K 24; Konstanze; Zimmerantenne; Hochantenne; Bildröhre; City 2201; Santiago Color; Chromat 1160; Raduga 706, and more) [ENGinALT]

1976: Cutlery & Tableware and Kitchen & Bar from Argos (+Love Story 62 Piece Set; Love Story 44 Piece Set; Chelsea 44 Piece Set; Mosaic 44 piece set; Executive 44 piece set; Leisureline 32 Piece Set; Leisureline 24 Piece Set; Love Story 24 Piece Set; Love Story 7 Piece Place Setting, and more)

1934: Railway Accessories from Meccano (+E2E engine shed; E1E engine shed; No. 2 engine shed; No. 1 engine shed; No. 2A engine shed; No. 1A engine shed; Platform crane; No. 1A footbridge; No. 1 footbridge; M series footbridge; No. E2E level crossing; No. E1E level crossing, and more)

1989: Kitchen and Dining from Habitat (+Zeus rectangular table; Zeus round table; Chandler Kitchen; and Tivoli bentwood chair)

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1988: Everyday Is Like Sunday ad from Morrissey (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Viva Hate; Disappointed; Sister I'm A Poet; and Will Never Marry) «"HIS MASTER'S VOICE"»

#Christmas 1991: Classical Music and Easy Listening from WH Smith (+Tchaikovsky - The Royal Opera House; Vaughan Williams Sinfonia Antarctica; The Essential Mozart; Virginia Black - The Essential Harpsichord; James Galway - Greatest Hits; James Galway - In Dulci Jubilo; Carols from Kings, and more)

From America, 1974: Lighting from Laurel Lamps (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+O-1041: 58" Floor lamp; O-551: 59" Floor lamp; L-320: 59" Floor lamp; L-1129: 59" Floor lamp; L-551: 57" Floor lamp; and O-1051: 53" Floor lamp)

1971: Construction Vehicles from Dinky (+A.E.C. Hoynor Car Transporter; Refuse Wagon; Turntable Fire Escape; Dragster Set; Michigan 180-111 Tractor Dozer; Eaton Yale Articulated Tractor Shovel; and Jones Fleetmaster Cantilever Crane)

1995: Watches from Argos (+Sekonda Gents Sports Quartz Watch; Sekonda Ladies Quartz Watch; Sekonda Gents Quartz Watch; Sekonda Gents Mechanical Watch; and Sekonda Ladies Mechanical Watch)

1972: Farm Animals & Accessories and Farm Buildings & Sets from Britains (+Clydesdale Cart Horse; Percheron Horse; Hunter Horse; Suffolk Mare; Shire Horse; Colt, Lying; Colt; Donkey; Bull; Cow; Cow Feeding; Cow Lying; Calf Frisking; Calf; Calf Lying; Highland Steer; Jersey Bull, and more)

1988: Grocery and Drinks from Sainsbury's (+Corn Flakes; Mincemeat; Fruit Juice; Cream Soda; and Wine)

1968: Floorcoverings from Great Universal (+Gold Label plastic surface floorcovering and Super Felt base floorcovering)

1972: Toys from Pink Stamps (+Tebro teddy; Tiny Tears baby doll; Spacehopper; Arizona holster set with guns; Roller skates; Books for boys; Football, 'Wembley International'; Tennis racket; and Toy sewing machine)

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1985: Original Cider ad from Bulmers (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) «One taste and you're an Original drinker.»

1958: Women's Apparel from Drivers Family Bargain Club (+Youthful Two-Piece in Spun Rayon; Check Trimmed; Long Sleeve Coat Overall; Nylon Overall; Useful House-Frock; All-Purpose Smock; Cross-Over Overall; and Practical Pinarette)

From Germany, 1956: Women's Dresses and Women's Hosiery from Schoepflin (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Toledo; Favorite; Topsi; Gibsi; Delia; Greta; Reva; Like; Desiree; Blenda; Peggi; Genia; Dani; Jike; Lugano; Vivian; Ostende; and Godiva) [ENGinALT]

1991: Watches from Argos (+Imado Ladies' Gold Plated Quartz Bracelet Watch; Imado Gents' Quartz Watch; Lorus Gents' Quartz Watch; Imado Ladies' Quartz Dress Watch; Zeon Ladies' Quartz Watch; Lorus Ladies' Quartz Watch; Imado Ladies' Quartz Sun/Moon Window Watch, and more)

And again, "We didn't start the fire..."

If any time travellers are looking at this I fancy C on both pages please.

1953: Home Furnishings from Worldwide (+Axminster Rugs; Standard Size Cot Mattress; Cot Mattress and Pillow Set; and The "Comfy" Pram Mattress)

1977: Handbags & Shoppers from Green Shield Stamps (+Large Capacity Weekend/Shopping Bag; HILMAR Clutch Bag; Suede Shoulder Bag; Ladies' Flight/Casual Bag; HILMAR Handbag; Casual Bag; Shopping Bag; Tote Bag; Bamboo Leaf Bag; Shopping Basket; PRINDUS Denim Tote Bag; Blue Tie Dye Tote Bag, and more)

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1985: Clothing ad from Wrangler (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Shirt; Trousers; and Shorts) «Wrangler THAT'S WHAT'S GOING ON.»

1955: Men's Apparel from Freemans (+R5275 Fawn sports jacket; R5228 Brown corduroy leisure jacket; R5236 Black and white sports jacket; R5234 Green fleck blended woollen cloth jacket; R5272 Fawn blended woollen sports jacket; R5235 Brown blended woollen hacking jacket, and more)

From France, 1984: Toys and Hobbies from Mammouth (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Electronic Organ; Swing-Hampton Cassette Recorder; Walkie Talkie; Farm; and Playmobil Space Vehicle) [ENGinALT]

1970: Motorcycling Gear and Motorcycling Accessories from Freemans (+Mike Hailwood Racer boots; Mike Hailwood Red Seal motorcycling boot; Leather motorcycle jeans; Leather motorcycle jacket; Set of two Brooks pannier bags; Stadium Project 4 crash helmet; Kangol Comet Starflame helmet, and more)

1966: Accessories and Racing Sets from Scalextric (+B.R.M. Formula 1 car; Porsche Formula 1 car; and Set 30 with Skid Chicane)

1985: Clothing from Great Universal (+Jacket; Jeans; Sweater; Shirt; and Top)

1988: Subbuteo from Subbuteo (+Teams; Les équipes Subbuteo; Subbuteo-ploegen; - Mannschaften; Le squadre Subbuteo; and Los equipos Subbuteo)