Old UK Catalogues

A catalogue page showcasing studio suites, settees, couches, and chairs in various colours and fabrics. The furniture is described as attractive, hardwearing, and practical, with some pieces convertible into beds. Payment plans are offered. (+Chair Couch Regent Studio Suite Royal Studio Suite Settee and Wonderbed Suite)

1968: Furniture from Great Universal

(+Regent Studio Suite; Royal Studio Suite; Wonderbed Suite; Couch; Settee; and Chair)

A vintage fashion advertisement for an evening blouse and skirt. The woman wears a skirt and blouse with detailed sleeves and waistcoat. The outfit is accompanied by accessories, including a hat, jewellery and a bracelet. The blouse is available in different colours and sizes, and the skirt is pencil-slim with a back panel. Harrods Style and Value! The Blouse in Tinsel Matte Crepe that glitters faintly silver. New "cutaway" waistcoat effect and intricate gauging-even on the sleeves. White, Marechal Red, Powder Blue, Pastel Pink or Almond Green. Bust sizes: 33, 34, 36, 38, 40. The Skirt Pencil slim with back panel. In lovely Rayon satin-backed, dull surfaced Pomegranate Crepe. It hangs beautifully. Black only. Hips 35. 37. 39, 41, 43.

Advert Lucky Dip: Oct 1936: Evening Blouse and Skirt ad from Harrods (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social)

(+Skirt and Evening Blouse)

«Harrods Style and Value!»

This page showcases Waterford Crystal and other gift items, focusing on a Christmas theme. The layout features numerous clocks, vases, figurines, and decorative items at various price points. (+3" Pair of Candlesticks 5" Posy Bowl 5" Posy Vase 6" Bud Vase 6" Rose Bowl 8" Nexus Vase April Showers Carriage Clock Dolphin Eagle Floral Anniversary Clock Girl with Robin HMS Victory How Pretty Irreversible Clock Lantern Clock Polar Bear Shell Clock Talking Alarm Clock World's Greatest Drinker Tankard and Zippo Varga Girl Chrome Lighter)

#Christmas 1995: Waterford Crystal from H. Samuel

(+Girl with Robin; April Showers; How Pretty; World's Greatest Drinker Tankard; Lantern Clock; Zippo Varga Girl Chrome Lighter; Floral Anniversary Clock; Talking Alarm Clock; Irreversible Clock; HMS Victory; Eagle; Polar Bear; Dolphin, and more)

This catalogue page from 1985 features a selection of toys for boys. The items include art supplies, dominoes, target games, and action figures from the Blackstar series. It highlights a range of products from brands like Casset O'Graph, Buldok, Peanuts Characters, Namco, and Filmation. Casset o' graph «Casset o' graph» Cibles velcro héros «Velcro Heroes Targets» Dominos cascades «Domino Cascades» Les trobbits «The Trobbits» Recharge 300 dominos de couleur «Recharge 300 Color Dominoes» Série n° I «Series No. I»

From France, 1985: Toys and Arts & Crafts from Orli (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social)

(+Domino Cascades; Recharge 300 Color Dominoes; Velcro Heroes Targets; Series No. I; The Trobbits; and Casset o' graph)

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Complete with subliminal Marlboro branding on the curves!

Ooft that Hitachi Opus 1 (here's a higher res pic of one that's going on ebay) is a gorgeous piece of design, CD deck & the two tape decks all in a neat row- it's like 70s top-load configuration reimagined in an 80s design; and the control panel on the right is giving video editor vibes! No. Notes.

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This page shows a selection of diecast model vehicles, likely from a toy catalogue. The models are categorized and displayed with their respective model numbers and sizes. The vibrant background suggests a toy catalogue aimed at children. (+Beach Buggy Ford Cortina GT Freeman Inter-City Commuter GMC Tipper Truck Lamborghini Miura Leyland Petrol Tanker Lincoln Continental Mack Dump Truck Mercedes 230SL Racing Mini Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow and Volkswagen Camper)

1971: Toy Vehicles from Matchbox

(+Rolls-Royce Silver Shadow; Lincoln Continental; Ford Cortina GT; Freeman Inter-City Commuter; Volkswagen Camper; Mercedes 230SL; GMC Tipper Truck; Mack Dump Truck; Leyland Petrol Tanker; Lamborghini Miura; Racing Mini; and Beach Buggy)

This page advertises Hotel Chocolat's giant chocolate slabs, available in various flavors and designs. Each slab is 500g, alcohol-free, and presented in a sleek bag. The page highlights the unique marbled appearance and texture of the chocolate. (+Caramel Fruit & Nuts Dark Fruit & Nuts Milk Rocky Road Triple Chocolate Wham Bam and White & Caramel Cookies)

2010: Chocolate Slabs from Hotel Chocolat

(+Triple Chocolate Wham Bam; White & Caramel Cookies; Rocky Road; Caramel; Fruit & Nuts Milk; and Fruit & Nuts Dark)

The page showcases various track accessories for Scalextric racing circuits, including bridges, chicane sets, borders, and crash barriers, with a focus on the 'Bridges, Borders, Barriers & Chicanes' section. The products are displayed in a grid format with images and descriptions. (+CHICANE STRAIGHT CRASH BARRIERS CURVED CHICANE 45° FLYOVER BRIDGE GOODWOOD CHICANE SET HUMP BRIDGE INNER BORDERS OUTER BORDERS and SKID CHICANE)

1983: Track Accessories from Scalextric

(+CURVED CHICANE 45°; SKID CHICANE; GOODWOOD CHICANE SET; CHICANE STRAIGHT; HUMP BRIDGE; FLYOVER BRIDGE; OUTER BORDERS; INNER BORDERS; and CRASH BARRIERS)

Dixons catalogue page advertising high-technology products. Features a Sanyo TV, Saisho VHS player, Hitachi Hi-Fi system, and a Pentax SLR camera. Highlights 'no deposit instant credit' financing options. (+Hitachi Opus 1 Compact Disc Hi-Fi System Pentax Multi-Programme Autofocus SLR with Built-in Retractable Flash Saisho Extended Play VHS with 'Transmitter' Remote Control and Sanyo 21" Picture in Picture FST Colour TV)

1987: Electronics and Cameras from Dixons

(+Sanyo 21" Picture in Picture FST Colour TV; Hitachi Opus 1 Compact Disc Hi-Fi System; Saisho Extended Play VHS with 'Transmitter' Remote Control; and Pentax Multi-Programme Autofocus SLR with Built-in Retractable Flash)

This is a catalogue page showcasing office equipment and stationery. The page features typewriters, cassette recorders, answering machines, writing cases, and various stationery sets. The products are accompanied by their prices, item numbers, and suggested retail prices. The layout is visually appealing, with clear product images and well-organized information. (+Binatone Phonecorder Deluxe Duke Size Writing Case EC1000 Electronic Compact Typewriter Helix X1100 Technical Set Imperial Midget Size Portable Tape Recorder Purpax R15 Personal Home File Quarto Size Plastic Zip Writing Case Quarto Size Writing Case Simulated Leather Fold-over Maths Set Smith-Corona C400 Electric Portable Typewriter Smith-Corona S300 Electric Portable Typewriter Smith-Corona S301 Electric Portable Typewriter Smith-Corona S520 Electric Portable Typewriter Sony M9 Micro Cassette Recorder and Texet MC60 Pack of 3 Micro Cassettes)

1983: Office Supplies & Accessories and Office Machines from Shoppers World

(+Quarto Size Plastic Zip Writing Case; Duke Size Writing Case; Quarto Size Writing Case; Simulated Leather Fold-over Maths Set; Imperial Midget Size Portable Tape Recorder; Sony M9 Micro Cassette Recorder, and more)

This page from a Worldwide Wholesale Warehouses catalogue showcases a range of home furnishings, including tablecloths, a settee set, and cushion cases. Items are described with details about material, size, and price. A focus is placed on the attractive designs and quality of the products. (+Chair Backs Cushion Cases Dainty Lace Effect Tablecloth Delightful Supper Cloth Dining Table Plastic Material Tablecloth Runners and Settee Set and Cushion Cases)

1953: Home Furnishings from Worldwide

(+Dining Table; Settee Set and Cushion Cases; Delightful Supper Cloth; Dainty Lace Effect Tablecloth; Plastic Material Tablecloth; Cushion Cases; Chair Backs; and Runners)

This is an advertisement for Kylie Minogue's filmed concert in Sydney, which contains 20 Greatest Hits including "Can't Get You Out of My Head and Spinning Around". The album Fever is also available. The products are sold at Tesco. Filmed Live In Sydney Contains 20 Greatest Hits including Can't Get You Out of My Head and Spinning Around ...tonight's show scales heights of theatrical aceness... Generation K has glimpsed heaven. And, that... is just slightly wonderful' NME As well as a formidable singing voice, she has a personality all her own, and it shines best amid hi-NRG beats, silver tassels and six-inch stiletto heels... it's riotous fun... a fantastic encore... has the audience screaming themselves silly' The Independent An intoxicating mix of pop, cabaret, glitz and glamour' Daily Mail The album Fever out now Out Now on Video & DVD at Tesco Every little helps. Selected stores only. Excludes Express, Metro and ROI WARNER MUSIC VISION

Advert Lucky Dip: Oct 2001: Live In Sydney (DVD) ad from Tesco (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social)

(+The album Fever)

«Filmed Live In Sydney»

This is a Bollin catalogue page featuring women's summer clothing and swimwear. The page showcases various styles, including playsuits, slacks, shorts, jackets, sweaters, and swimsuits in a range of colors and fabrics. (+Attractive Playsuit Cavalry Twill Slacks Cotton Blazer Jacket Elegant Swimsuit Fashionable Sailcloth Slacks Figure flattering Swimsuit Green/Coffee/Cream woven stripe Cotton Slacks Matching Blue with Pink Skirt Practical Orlon Sweater Royal Blue and White Playsuit and Tailored Shorts)

1960: Clothing and Swimwear from Bollin House

(+Royal Blue and White Playsuit; Cavalry Twill Slacks; Fashionable Sailcloth Slacks; Matching Blue with Pink Skirt; Attractive Playsuit; Cotton Blazer Jacket; Practical Orlon Sweater; Tailored Shorts, and more)

This is a page from a Christmas catalogue featuring toys, mainly remote-controlled vehicles and Lego sets. The page is divided into sections showcasing different product types, with prices listed in Danish Krone. The overall theme seems to be gifts for children and enthusiasts of remote control cars and Lego. Affyringsrampe «Launch Ramp» Belejringstårn «Siege Tower» Benzinstation «Gas Station» Flot motorcykel af metal «Nice metal motorcycle» Grundbyggesæt 355 «Basic building set 355» Grundbyggesæt 555 «Basic building set 555» Grundbyggesæt 710 «Basic building set 710» Kabelstyret Audi Quattro «Remote-controlled Audi Quattro» Kabelstyret kæmpe Datsun «Remote-controlled giant Datsun» Kabelstyret sportsvogn «Remote-controlled sports car» Motorcykelcenter «Motorcycle Center» Politibil «Police Car» Smart og hurtig Porsche Turbo «Smart and fast Porsche Turbo» Truck med anhænger «Truck with trailer» Veteranbil «Veteran Car» Ørkenracer «Desert Racer»

From Denmark, #Christmas 1984: Lego and Toys from Magasin (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social)

(+Basic building set 710; Basic building set 555; Basic building set 355; Siege Tower; Gas Station; Motorcycle Center; Desert Racer; Launch Ramp; Remote-controlled giant Datsun, and more)

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This page is from a garden catalogue featuring various gardening tools, accessories, and plants. The items are organised into smaller images with product numbers and prices. The page showcases a wide variety of useful items for gardening enthusiasts. (+24 Dwarf Border Plants Auto Security Light System Beetle Wellipull Bird Kitchen Bulk Bag Ceramic Letters & Numbers Cordless Doorbell Crocus Bulbs-in-a-Bowl Dwarf Banana Plant Easy Kneeler Stool Fishing Kit Garden Gauntlets Greenhouse and Garden Tidy Indoor Amaryllis Indoor Garden Tidy Indoor Hyacinths Lantern' Wild Bird Feeder Long-handled Fork & Trowel PVC Apron Personalised Door Mat Royal William Rose Collection Simplegrow Spring Patio Tub Wash-Matik Weeding/Paving Stone Cleaner Set and Window Washer)

#Christmas 1988: Gardening from Barnardos

(+Auto Security Light System; Bulk Bag; Easy Kneeler Stool; Greenhouse and Garden Tidy; Spring Patio Tub; PVC Apron; Indoor Garden Tidy; Fishing Kit; Cordless Doorbell; Personalised Door Mat; Wash-Matik; Window Washer, and more)

This page advertises Empire Stores, a mail-order company. It highlights numerous branded products available at competitive prices, emphasizing the convenience and quality of their service. The brands are grouped visually across different sections, highlighting the range of goods on offer. (+Black & Decker Dombros Gossard Harrella Hoover Klingsill Lotus Miss Trilfit Morphy-Richards Patons & Baldwins Peter French Philips Philishave Phoenix Playtex Living Girdle Prestige Remington Silhouette Van Tona and Vono)

1957: Clothing & Accessories and Home Appliances & Personal Care from Empire Stores

(+Klingsill; Van Tona; Gossard; Peter French; Miss Trilfit; Silhouette; Harrella; Lotus; Dombros; Patons & Baldwins; Prestige; Vono; Hoover; Remington; Philips Philishave; Black & Decker, and more)

The Airfix multipose figure sets were great and I still grab them if I ever find them.

I would wear the shit out of all of these 1989 Finnish fashions?! bsky.app/profile/oldu...

This page showcases a selection of girls' dresses and outerwear for both children and teens, including various styles, fabrics, and price ranges. Each item is accompanied by its price, size information, and a code for easy identification. (+All Wool Jersey Dress Attractive Dress Charming Dress Cosy Snow Suit Cosy winterweight Dress and Knicker Set Delightful dress Gay Dress Girls' Dress Neatly styled Dress Really smart dress Smart new Dress Smart winterweight Dress Well cut Dress and Winter-time favourite-cosy Duffle Coat)

1957: Girls' Clothing and Women's Outerwear from Empire Stores

(+Cosy Snow Suit; Smart new Dress; Well cut Dress; Charming Dress; Delightful dress; Gay Dress; All Wool Jersey Dress; Really smart dress; Girls' Dress; Attractive Dress; Neatly styled Dress, and more)

An advertisement for a 7-inch, double-sided, long-playing, electrical recording. The record is a "Victory" record, obtainable only from a well-known vendor, and includes a song called 'Yes, Let Me Like A Soldier Fall'. The advert features a ship image and cost six pennyworth. A RECORD SIX PENNYWORTH ELECTRIC RECORDING "THE VICTORY" MADE IN ENGLAND N.18 YES.LET ME LIKE A SOLDIER FALL Vocal Suny by Robin Stone DC479 LONG PLAYING RECORD 7 INCH DOUBLE SIDED ELECTRICAL RECORDING DOUBLE SIDED LONG PLAYING RECORD OBTAINABLE ONLY FROM 6D EACH

Advert Lucky Dip: Oct 1928: "The Victory" Record ad from Woolworths (more at @OldUKPrintAds.bsky.social)

«A RECORD SIX PENNYWORTH»

This page showcases Matchbox toys, specifically Steer-n-go racing sets and Station Maker garage building sets. It features images of children playing with the toys and detailed specifications of each set, including piece counts. The page highlights the creative possibilities of the Station Maker. (+Giant Station Maker Station Maker Steer-n-go and Super Station Maker)

1973: Toys from Matchbox

(+Giant Station Maker; Super Station Maker; Station Maker; and Steer-n-go)

This page showcases women's clothing from Seppälä. It includes blazers, trousers, blouses, and bermuda shorts in various styles and patterns, mostly featuring a 60's vibe. The items are clearly priced in Finnish Markkas. BLAZER «Blazer» HIHATON PUSERO «Sleeveless Blouse» HYVINISTUVAT HOUSUT «Well-fitting Trousers» PUSERO «Blouse» RUUTU-BLAZER «Checked Blazer» RUUTUBERMUDAT «Checked Bermuda Shorts»

From Finland, 1989: Products from Seppala (more at @OldInCatalogues.bsky.social)

(+Blazer; Checked Blazer; Well-fitting Trousers; Checked Bermuda Shorts; Sleeveless Blouse; and Blouse)

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A Selfridges Christmas catalogue page showcasing a wide variety of women's perfumes and fragrances from various brands like Hermes, Dior, and Givenchy. The page features product images and pricing for various sizes and formats. (+Balenciaga Le Dix Balenciaga Quadrille Dana Tabu Dior Diorella Givenchy III Grès Cabochard Hermes Calèche Houbigant Chantilly Houbigant Quelques Fleurs Jean d'Albret Casaque Jean d'Albret Ecusson Lanvin Arpège Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps Prince Matchabelli Wind Song and Schiaparelli So Sweet)

#Christmas 1973: Fragrances from Selfridges

(+Hermes Calèche; Balenciaga Quadrille; Lanvin Arpège; Givenchy III; Dior Diorella; Grès Cabochard; Jean d'Albret Casaque; Jean d'Albret Ecusson; Balenciaga Le Dix; Schiaparelli So Sweet; Nina Ricci L'Air du Temps; Prince Matchabelli Wind Song, and more)

This is a page from a Dinky Supertoys catalogue, showcasing a range of diecast model vehicles. The page features photographs of several models, along with a list of product numbers and names. It's aimed at children and collectors. (+10-ton Army Truck 20-ton Lorry-mounted Crane A.E.C. Tanker Big Bedford Van Heinz Blaw Knox Bulldozer Blaw Knox Heavy Tractor Coles Mobile Crane D.H. Comet Airliner Elevator Loader Euclid Rear Dump Truck Fire Engine with Extending Ladder Foden Diesel 8-wheel Wagon Foden Flat Truck Foden Flat Truck with chains Foden Flat Truck with tailboard Goods Yard Crane Guy Van Ever Ready Horse Box Leyland Octopus Wagon Muir-Hill Dumper Truck Pullmore Car Transporter and Tank Transporter)

1956: Construction Vehicles from Meccano

(+Muir-Hill Dumper Truck; Blaw Knox Heavy Tractor; Euclid Rear Dump Truck; 20-ton Lorry-mounted Crane; Coles Mobile Crane; Goods Yard Crane; Blaw Knox Bulldozer; 10-ton Army Truck; Foden Diesel 8-wheel Wagon; Foden Flat Truck with tailboard, and more)

This is a Sega Saturn catalogue page showcasing the officially licensed UEFA Euro 96 game. The page features screenshots of gameplay, menus, and team selection screens, highlighting the game's features. It emphasizes the inclusion of all 16 teams, stadiums, and detailed statistics. (+Euro96)

1996: Video Games from SEGA

(+Euro96)

This page from a vintage shoe catalogue showcases a range of women's and men's footwear. Styles vary from elegant court shoes and wedges to casual sandals and oxfords. The catalogue highlights features such as comfort, fitting, and materials, with prices listed in pounds and shillings. The overall tone suggests a focus on style and practicality. (+Concealed Broad Fitting Full Fitting Glace Tab Court Leisure Shoe Monk Shoe Oxford Shoe Spring Sandal Ward Shoe and Wide Fitting Wedge Gibson)

1953: Women's Shoes and Men's Shoes from Worldwide

(+Glace Tab Court; Wide Fitting Wedge Gibson; Ward Shoe; Full Fitting; Concealed Broad Fitting; Leisure Shoe; Monk Shoe; Oxford Shoe; and Spring Sandal)

This is a Sega Mega Drive game catalogue page advertising European Club Soccer. The page features images of the game box, and in-game screenshots, along with text in English, French, German, and Spanish. The page highlights the game's key features, including over 170 teams and competition for the Super Cup. (+European Club Soccer)

1993: Sports Games from SEGA

(+European Club Soccer)

This is a catalogue page for Scalextric, featuring a family enjoying the product and information about official service dealers and the availability of spares. It also includes a signature from a world champion driver. (+Car)

1967: Spares and Racing from Scalextric

(+Car)