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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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1974: Cassette Tapes and 8-Track Cartridges from Tandy (+Realistic Chromium Dioxide C-90 High-Fidelity Cassette; Realistic Chromium Dioxide C-60 High-Fidelity Cassette; Realistic Supertape C-90 Cassette; Realistic Supertape C-60 Cassette; Realistic Supertape C-45 Cassette, and more)

2010: Chocolate Gift Sets from Hotel Chocolat (+The Grand Tour Deluxe; The Tour; The Season's Goody Bag; and Pretty in Pink Goody Bag)

1979: Racing Cars and Accessories from Scalextric (+Minis; TR7s; Porsches; B.M.W.s; Formula One Grand Prix cars; and March Ford 240)

1955: Curtains & Drapes and Home Furnishings from Freemans (+D6595 24 by 45 ins; D6594 Piece; D6584 45 ins; D6583 40 ins; D6582 36 ins; D6593 45 ins; D6592 40 ins; D6591 36 ins; D6590 45 ins; D6589 40 ins; D6588 36 ins; D6587 45 ins; D6586 40 ins; D6585 36 ins; D6575 36 ins; D6574 30 ins, and more)

1963: Agricultural Models and Circus Models from Corgi (+Massey Ferguson '65' Tractor with Shovel; Euclid T.C.12 Twin Crawler Tractor; Land Rover; Rice's Pony Trailer; and Circus Horse Transporter)

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1955: Standard Eight Family Saloon ad from Standard Motor Co. (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) (+Standard Cars; Triumph Cars; Standard Commercial Vehicles; Standard Diesel Engines; and Ferguson Tractors) «The pleasure of IT!»

1960: Men's Grooming and Women's Grooming from Bollin House (+Rolls Viscount Razor; Remington Fourmost Shaver; The New Remington Shaver; Chilton Electric Hair Clipper; Rolls Double Sided Mirror; Pifco Popular Shaver; New Ronson Shaver; Philishave Jet; Chilton Sportsman, and more)

From Germany, 1977: Women's Knitwear from Otto (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Warm Knit Jacket; Stylish Knit Jacket; Women's Sweater; Knit Jacket; Sweater; Stylish Sweater; Dralon Pullover; Cream Sweater; Rustic and Easy-Care Sweater; Coarse Knit Sweater, and more) [ENGinALT]

1976: Construction Toys from Dinky (+Articulated Tipper; Mobile Crane; Dump Truck; Tractor and Trailer; Army Mogulwagen; Breakdown Truck; Tractor Digger; and Army Truck)

1978: Aircraft Models from Airfix (+Lockheed S-3A Viking; McDonnell F-15A Eagle; Grumman F-14A Tomcat; Douglas Invader; B.A.C. Canberra B 6; Heinkel He 177; Junkers Ju 52/3m; Handley Page Halifax B.III; Bristol Superfreighter Mk. 32; Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina, and more)

1963: Men's Footwear from Freemans (+B8333 Brown lumber boots; B8098 Miners' and quarrymen's black safety boots; B8352 Black fully chromed grain leather working and agricultural boots; B8377 Black grain fully chromed leather working shoes, and more)

Advert Lucky Dip: Jun 1985: Hereford Beef Steaks ad from Krona (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social) (+in Cidercream Sauce; Margarine; Evaporated Milk; Whisky; Dry Cider; Tomatoes; Thyme; Celery; Onions; Flour; Pepper; and Salt) «A TASTE OF THE REGIONS»

1989: Kitchen & Dining from Habitat (+Chilton side chair; Barton; Bauhaus bar stool; Barton large tin; Barton medium tin; and Barton small tin)

From Finland, 1937: Products from Kodin Kasitoita (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social) (+Tablecloth "Rock Flower" and Hat "Reed") [ENGinALT]

1979: Vehicles from Meccano (+Merryweather Marquis Pumping Fire Engine; Convoy Fire Rescue Truck; ERF Fire Tender; Routemaster London Bus; Airport Fire Rescue Tender; Refuse Wagon; Johnston Road Sweeper; London Taxi; Superior Cadillac Ambulance; Ford Transit Ambulance, and more)

1991: Portable CD Players and Hi-Fi Systems from Dixons (+Sharp CDJX20; Philips AZ8304; JVC RC-X610; Sharp CD60; Sharp CD56; Sony D99; Sony D11; Philips AZ6893; Technics SLXP 300; Sanyo MCD Z10; Sony MHC 3600 CD; Sony MHC 1600 CD; Pioneer N70M; Pioneer N70T; JVC MX50; and Aiwa)

1983: Furniture and Audio Visual from Shoppers World (+San Remo Coffee/Occasional Table; Fanfare Sturdy Nest of Three Tables; Fanfare Telephone Table; Multiplicity Coffee Table; Fanfare Long John Table; Readers Telephone Table; Multiplicity Hanging Wall Unit; Fanfare Hi-Fi Storage Unit, and more)

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)