Pre war Arsenal reproductions

[bisphamseasider]

I have just sold a 38/9 season Arsenal home which was in exceptionally good condition for its age.

I didn't give a second thought to the programme being a reproduction as I have ones in my collection which are equally as good, and I have seen lots of other Arsenal pre war over the years which also were in very good condition.

The buyer, whilst not making a song and dance about it, is questioning whether the programme is genuine.

Does anyone know if there are any Arsenal reproductions from this or any other pre war season?

[foxes1]

Woolwich Arsenal v Leicester Fosse 06/09/13 has been reproduced in the past it was included in a 1963 Arsenal v Leicester City programme. I also think other reproductions of it have been produced down the years.

[BAZZABAGGIES]

The only red cover one i know is v Newcastle 1930s it has the scores on the team line ups and apart from that you cannot tell. It was part of a reprinted series which included Aston Villa v Bristol City 1910 i think.

[Wullie]

I have a couple of outstanding Arsenal pre war. I can't see how an experienced collector can doubt their originality. Even tough their are pristine it is obvious they are the real deal. No doubt a few unsold programmes on the day have survived , these will probably be some of them. Next time, throw it in the mud, fold it and leave it in the rain for 5 minutes. Then I'm sure the buyer will be satisfied .

[bisphamseasider]

Thanks for the replies.

So far nothing suggests there is a spate of reproductions knocking around.

You're right Wullie, if I had dirtied it a bit and introduced the odd fold the authenticity wouldn't have been questioned.

[BAZZABAGGIES]

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/RARE.....0909665%26

There you go another Reprint not listed as such.

[mark01]

Yes, Villa v Bristol City quite a common reprint - mine even has rusty staples!