1971-73
Football Club Miniature Books
Coffer
? books
Ian Black sent me photos of this small Coffer book. I must admit I've never seen one of these before. When closed the book measures about 30x25mm and opening it reveals small portraits of footballers, Celtic players in this instance, in a concertina format - absolutely fascinating! While searching around I also found similar ones for Arsenal and Manchester United (Frank O'Farrell era - July 1971 to December 1972) as well as others relating to Queen Elizabeth II and London Landmarks.
UPDATE (13-03-2020 12:34): Mark Hughesdon has provided lots more information about these books. They were originally intended as keyrings, see the Chelsea one above, though many have lost the metal part. So far there seem to be between 14 and 17 players illustrated.
UPDATE (13-03-2020 19:44): Nik Yeomans has provided a list of players for the Chelsea book.
UPDATE (13-03-2020 20:01): Mark Hughesdon has been able to provide a list of the Everton players.
UPDATE (16-03-2020 13:32): Graham Bruton has provided some additional information including lists of players for Arsenal, Leeds United and Liverpool as well as an additional team - Rangers.
• Arsenal (15 players & manager)
Sammels, Marinello, Kelly, Roberts, Graham, Kennedy, Armstrong, Radford, Storey, Simpson, Rice, McNab, Wilson, C. George, McLintock, Mr. B. Mee
• Celtic (14 players)
Scottish Double Winners, Gemmell, J. Hughes, Murdoch, Wallace, Lennox, Callaghan, Hood, Hay, McNeill, G. Connelly, Brogan, Craig, Williams, J. Johnstone
• Chelsea (14 players)
F.A. Cup Winners 1970, Baldwin, Dempsey, McCreadie, Hinton, Boyle, Houseman, Webb, Cooke, Hudson, Hutchinson, Hollins, Bonetti, Osgood, Harris, E.C.W.C. Winners 1971
• Crystal Palace
• Derby County ("LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 1972-73" - sic) - added 08-09-2023
• Everton (13 players & manager)
First Division Champions 1970, K. Newton, Labone, Rankin, H. Newton, Harvey, Wright, Husband, Whittle, Kendall, Kenyon, Hurst, Royle, Ball (Capt.), Mr. Catterick
• Leeds United (16 players)
Hibbett, Belfitt, Yorath, Bates, Gray, Clarke, Jones, Giles, Lorimer, Hunter, Madeley, Cooper, Reaney, Sprake, J. Charlton, Bremner
• Liverpool (15 players & manager)
Boersma, Ross, Callaghan, McLaughlin, Hall, Toshack, Lindsay, Thompson, Evans, Lloyd, Heighway, Lawler, Clemence, Hughes, Smith, Bill Shankley (sic)
• Manchester City (16 players)
Hill, Heslop, Mann, Carrodus, Jeffries, Connor, Corrigan, Young, Pardoe, Booth, Doyle, Oakes, Summerbee, Lee, Bell, Book
• Manchester United (16 players)
Kidd, Law, Burns, Crerand, Dunne, Aston, Rimmer, Stepney, Morgan, Fitzpatrick, James, Edwards, Gowling, Sadler, Best, Charlton
• Newcastle United (?)
• Rangers (15 players)
League Cup 'Ready', Jackson, Penman, Miller, A. McDonald, Smith, Mathieson, I. McDonald, McLoy, Johnston, Greig, Jardine, McKinnon, Stein, Conn, Henderson
• Tottenham Hotspur
• Everton (13 players & manager)
First Division Champions 1970, K. Newton, Labone, Rankin, H. Newton, Harvey, Wright, Husband, Whittle, Kendall, Kenyon, Hurst, Royle, Ball (Capt.), Mr. Catterick
• Leeds United (16 players)
Hibbett, Belfitt, Yorath, Bates, Gray, Clarke, Jones, Giles, Lorimer, Hunter, Madeley, Cooper, Reaney, Sprake, J. Charlton, Bremner
• Liverpool (15 players & manager)
Boersma, Ross, Callaghan, McLaughlin, Hall, Toshack, Lindsay, Thompson, Evans, Lloyd, Heighway, Lawler, Clemence, Hughes, Smith, Bill Shankley (sic)
• Manchester City (16 players)
Hill, Heslop, Mann, Carrodus, Jeffries, Connor, Corrigan, Young, Pardoe, Booth, Doyle, Oakes, Summerbee, Lee, Bell, Book
• Manchester United (16 players)
Kidd, Law, Burns, Crerand, Dunne, Aston, Rimmer, Stepney, Morgan, Fitzpatrick, James, Edwards, Gowling, Sadler, Best, Charlton
• Newcastle United (?)
• Rangers (15 players)
League Cup 'Ready', Jackson, Penman, Miller, A. McDonald, Smith, Mathieson, I. McDonald, McLoy, Johnston, Greig, Jardine, McKinnon, Stein, Conn, Henderson
• Tottenham Hotspur
• Wolverhampton Wanderers
Chelsea 14 players: Baldwin, Dempsey, McCreadie, Hinton, Boyle, Houseman, Webb, Cooke, Hudson, Hutchinson, Hollins, Bonetti, Osgood, Harris.
ReplyDelete1971 Cup Winners Cup victory recorded, so late 1971 earliest.
Cheers Nik.
DeleteHow rare are these small books?
ReplyDeleteQuite rare, they don't come up for sale very often.
DeleteI have an Everton one of my late husbands wondered what it was thanks
ReplyDeleteThey are quite rare, very difficult to find.
DeleteI have a Leeds United one in immaculate condition. What is the value of these products
ReplyDeleteNo idea of value, they don't come up for sale very often. I expect some Leeds United collectors would be interested though.
DeleteIs this worth anything?
ReplyDeleteYes.
DeleteMy husband has 4 of these 2 x London Airport ones (they have broach pins attached to them), 1 x star album (Cassidy, Elvis, Elton John etc) with metal attachment, but no pin, and the 4th one being a Westham United one with a keyring attached. I can provide some photos if interested. Would also be interested to see who to approach / what audience would be interested in buying (we are located in Australia)
ReplyDeleteI have a Manchester City one
ReplyDeleteNice one. Is it the same as the one listed?
DeleteMy dad has a liverpool one he's selling
ReplyDeleteI have a Man utd one with photo's of players from the early 60's including George Best ,Nobby Stiles,Dennis Law etc. how much is it worth?
ReplyDeleteI have a Derby County one for 1972 as League Champions
ReplyDeleteNice one! I don't have any information on a Derby County one.
DeleteI have a Tottenham one of these.
ReplyDeleteNice one.
DeleteWhere would be best to sell it? EBay?
DeleteProbably. There are a few auction houses that deal with football memorabilia but they take a big cut. Loddon Auctions and Tim Davidson Auctions are two. You'll find them on the web.
DeleteAny idea of what the value of it is?
DeleteI've no idea.
DeleteI have the Derby County one,but it states "LEAGUE CHAMPIONS 1972-73" when we won it in 1971-72!
ReplyDeleteThanks, I didn't have a Derby County one listed.
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