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Athletic News 1896 bound volume,

Hammer Price:
£340
Estimated Price:

£360 - £400

Athletic News 1896 bound volume, approx. 30 publications from 29th June No.1083 to 28th December 1896 No.1109, also has several copies in back circa 1902-03, bears wear to covers and page edges Athletics News Newspapers produced every Monday, first published in 1875 until 1931. When it merged with Sporting Chronicle until 1940s. It covered all sports, events, except horse racing and was the sportsman’s bible. Its football coverage was second to none and covered match reports, fixtures, results, goal scorers, league tables and editorial. It was produced as an annual in 1887, notes, references to Newton Heath before they became Manchester United in 1902.The bound volumes are unique and are all flat with no folds in heavy protective covers, excellent condition, all are over 100 years old and all have superb coverage of FA Cup Finals.