I got an interesting email late last night, essentially pointing me towards these super-rare acetates from The Jam, which have just gone on eBay. According to that email, from the seller, they are being sold on behalf of a 'well known promoter' and as as well as having rarity value […]
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eBay watch: Lambretta book by RH Warring
Interesting little book on eBay, going by the name of The Second Book of the Lambretta – LI and TV models by RH Warring. Very few details on the site, as it seems to be a charity selling it rather than a scooter enthusiast. But you can probably gather than […]
eBay watch: Small Faces magazines
Interesting little pile of magazines on eBay – all with the Small Faces as covers stars. The magazines are all being sold by one seller, with two copies of Rave present, as well as Beat Instrumental and Fabulous 208. No details of the contents of each, but all seem to […]
Something Beginning With 'O' on eBay
If you own a copy of Paolo Hewitt's 'mod compilation' book The Sharper Word, you might have encountered a piece in titled Something Beginning With 'O' by Kevin Pearce. It was taken from a now quite rare book of the same name – and a copy has just landed on […]
eBay watch: Mods in the Observer
I'm not recommending you buy this unless you happen to be loaded today, but if you are browsing a box of old magazines and see an Observer magazine from 1967 (you've a 1 in 52 chance), you might get lucky with this one. It features what looks like an extensive […]
Swinging 60s fridge up for auction
A real swinging London rarity is up for auction next month – this Philips Swinging 60s fridge. It's not some DIY job, the fridge was produced by Philips in a run of 500, nicknamed 'the 'Generals' Wardrobe' and intended solely for shop displays. However, affluent hipsters of the day also […]
eBay watch: A Glasgow Gang Observed
I know we have flagged up copies of this before, but a copy of A Glasgow Gang Observed by James Patrick on eBay is always worth a mention as the book remains a sought-after item with little chance of a reissue. It's an academic book about Glasgow gangs (including 'mod' […]
eBay watch: Terry Hall's tonic suit
Bit of an odd one on eBay, it's a tonic suit made for Terry Hall. Except he didn't wear it. The suit was made by a company called Ace Face Clothing and obviously left a bit of room for growth. It was made for the reunion tour and was worn […]
