Taddy & Co. produced three sets of cards in their Prominent Footballer series: 1907, 1908 and finally 1913. The first series has already been featured and this particular card is the third from the second series that was issued in 1908. Once again the series included two different back designs, ‘Imperial Tobacco’ and ‘Grapnel Mixture’. Continue reading
Category: Memorabilia
The 20th Independent R’s Badge
My 20th Indy R’s badge has been available for a while, and at the time of writing around half the stock has been sold. Limited to just 100, the badge commemorates the pre-season friendly against FC Groningen, on Monday 11th July. They are priced at ¬£3.00 each and can also be purchased via mail order. Continue reading
The Topical Times 100 Football Stars of 1930 Album (issued in 4 parts), featuring George Goddard
In 1930, the Topical Times issued a four-booklet illustrated collection of the top 100 footballers of the day. The legendary R’s player, George Goddard, was featured on page 11 in Part 2 alongside; H. McLenahan of Manchester United, G. Reed of Leeds United and M. McGregor of Falkirk. The players were displayed on one side Continue reading
The 1974 7‚’ Single: ‘Give ‘Em The ‘Ol One Two’ b/w ‘Goal’
In April 1974, ‘Shoot’ magazine were giving away in a competition, 15 copies of the latest QPR single: ‘As you may know, Queen’s Park Rangers players have just released a record “Give ‘Em The ‘Ol One Two” which looks like being a real hit. Well, they’ve given us 15 copies of the disc to offer Continue reading
A 1908 Taddy & Co. QPR Cigarette Card from Series 2 – Samuel Morris
Taddy & Co. produced three sets of cards in their Prominent Footballer series: 1907, 1908 and finally 1913. The first series has already been featured and this particular card is from the second series that was issued in 1908. Once again the series included two different back designs, ‘Imperial Tobacco’ and ‘Grapnel Mixture’. Samuel Morris Continue reading
The 1975 Revolutionary QPR Silk Scarf
I met up with Clive Roberts recently and amongst the items he kindly passed on, was an unusual mid-70’s QPR silk scarf. In the 1970’s, many R’s fans used to tie their silk scarves to their wrists. This particular scarf was described in the Supporters Club section of a November 1975 home programme as the: Continue reading
A 1908 Taddy & Co. QPR Cigarette Card from Series 2 – Percy Skilton
A 1908 Taddy & Co. QPR Cigarette Card from Series 2 – P. G. Skilton Taddy & Co. produced three sets of cards in their Prominent Footballer series; 1907, 1908 and finally 1913. This particular card is from the second series that was issued in 1908. Once again the series included two different back designs, Continue reading
The 19th Independent R’s Badge
My latest badge has been selling steadily from day one. Taking into account sales and firm orders, at the time of writing, I have 26 available. The badge was limited to 100 and is based on the Swedish R’s flag. The design was sanctioned with their approval of course. They are priced at ¬£3 each Continue reading
The 15th Taddy & Co. QPR Cigarette Card – Archie Mitchell
Taddy & Co. produced three sets of cards in their Prominent Footballer series. This is the 15th and final QPR card from the first series that was issued in 1907. On the reverse side of this original card it reads: ‘A ripe, full flavoured Pipe Tobacco, fine cut. In a good well-seasoned briar or a Continue reading
The 17th Independent R’s Badge
My 17th Indy R’s badge has been selling well. In fact, just over half the stock has now gone. The badge was limited to 100 and is based on Dubliner’s flag. The badges are available at ¬£3 each and I also have a limited number of some of my previous issues. For further information please Continue reading