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FKS Publishers were the first and the most famous football sticker producers of the time. Their first album entitled "A Full Colour Picture Gallery of World Cup Stars" was produced in 1967. Sticker and album production run right through to the 1980’s. "The Wonderful World of Soccer Stars" series ran for most of that time, stickers were printed in Spain with a number of the albums printed in England. Each sticker was designed to be glued along the top edge and placed in the appropriate space within the album, allowing the collector to lift the sticker to view the players pen-picture beneath. As with all stickers between this period they were sold in packets in newsagents and sweet shops across the country.
A FULL COLOUR PICTURE GALLERY of WORLD CUP STARS
Anonymous album, unnumbered series of 330 coloured player portraits printed on team pages, these are not stickers as they were printed within the album pages. The album is not marked as FKS but is attributed to them and was clearly the forerunner to the FKS sticker sets that followed. The Brazilian footballer on the front of the album was used for both the 1974 and 1978 World Cup albums.
ALBUM:
Printed in Spain, but published in England
by World Distributors of Manchester.
Bobby Moore - England
THE WONDERFUL WORLD of SOCCER STARS 1967-68
TEST PROMOTION: North West of England
Billy Bonds
Eddie Bovington
Ron Boyce (Ron Royce)
Peter Brabrook
Trevor Brooking
John Charles
John Cushley
Brian Dear
Bobby Ferguson
Geoff Hurst
Bobby Moore
Martin Peters
Harry Redknapp
John Sissons
Trevor Hartley
This is by far the rarest of all FKS albums and stickers. This series was a "Test Promotion" and was only released in the North-East of England. Variations to "The Wonderful World of Soccer Stars" Which followed the following season. In this very first series there were no player details to reverse other than the Players name and club. Special album issued to accompany the series priced 3s 6d.
Size 72x50mm
PRICE GUIDE: £2.00 - WRAPPER £10.00
Coloured, numbered series of 330 player portraits. After the success of the test promotion the season before. Player names, club and biography were added to the reverse. Sold in envelope packets containing seven stamps for 6d. Album issued to accompany the series priced 3s 6d.
Size 72x50mm
PRICE GUIDE: £1.00
WRAPPER £10.00
No.301 Billy Bonds
No.302 Eddie Bovington
No.303 Ron Boyce
No.304 Peter Brabrook
No.305 Trevor Brooking
No.306 John Charles
No.307 John Cushley
No.308 Brian Dear
No.309 Bobby Ferguson
No.310 Geoff Hurst
No.311 Bobby Moore
No.312 Martin Peters
No.313 Harry Redknapp
No.314 John Sissons
No.315 Alan Stephenson
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF SOCCER STARS IN ACTION
Coloured, numbered series of 330 action portraits. Similar in style to the previous year's album priced 2s 6d, except this time the player biographies are no longer printed on the backs of the stickers. The now familiar phrase 'A full biography of this player will be found in the appropriate space in the album' first appeared. Sold in envelope packets containing seven stamps for 6d.
Size 72x50mm
PRICE GUIDE: £1.00
WRAPPER £10.00
ALBUM:
Printed by:
The Berkshire Printing Co. Ltd.
Reading, England
Published by:
F.K.S. Publishers Ltd.,
18 Soho Square, London
No.301 Billy Bonds
No.302 Ron Boyce
No.303 Trevor Brooking
No.304 John Charles
No.305 Bobby Ferguson
No.306 Peter Grotier
No.307 Bobby Howe
No.308 Geoff Hurst
No.309 Frank Lampard
No.310 Jimmy Lindsay
No.311 Bobby Moore
No.312 Martin Peters
No.313 Harry Redknapp
No.314 John Sissons
No.315 Alan Stephenson
MEXICO 70 - WORLD CUP SOCCER STARS
No.13 Geoff Hurst No.18 Bobby Moore No.23 Martin Peters
Coloured, numbered series of 272 stickers. Sold in envelope packets containing seven stamps for 6d. An album was issued to coincide with the World Cup priced 2s 6d, including the 30-man England squad and 16 players from each of the other qualifying countries.
Size 71x50mm
PRICE GUIDE: £1.50
WRAPPER £10.00
ALBUM:
Printed by: The Berkshire Printing Co. Ltd. Reading, England
Published by: F.K.S. Publishers Ltd. 18 Soho Square, London
SOCCER STARS GALA COLLECTION 1970-71
Coloured, numbered series of 420 player portraits. This much larger sticker set, included a new Second Division Star Gallery, European Cup Finalists and the Best Players of Mexico 70 sections. The phrase at the top of each sticker changed from 'Apply adhesive here only' to 'Glue here only'. Sold in envelope packets containing seven stamps for 6d. At the rear of the album was a place for you to order and stick a Second Division Team Sheet, comprising photos of 15 players on a single, large sheet. The Sheets were 2/- each, plus 1s 6d postage and packing. Album issued to accompany the series priced 2s 6d.
Size 72x50mm
PRICE GUIDE: £1.00
WRAPPER £10.00
ALBUM:
Printed by:
The Berkshire Printing Co. Ltd.
Reading, England
Published by:
F.K.S. Publishers Ltd.,
FKS House,
175 Wardour Street, London
No.311 Geoff Hurst
No.312 Peter Bennett
No.313 Bobby Moore
No.314 Harry Redknapp
No.315 Alan Stephenson
No.301 Clyde Best
No.302 Billy Bonds
No.303 Ron Boyce
No.304 John Charles
No.305 Peter Eustace
No.306 Bobby Ferguson
No.307 Jimmy Greaves
No.308 Peter Grotier
No.309 Pat Holland
No.310 Bobby Howe
Sub-set:
Star Players of Mexico 70
No.414 Bobby Moore
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF SOCCER STARS 1971-72
Coloured, numbered series of 352 player portraits. Anonymous issue, reverse has a small Black & White insert of the player. Album editor was Jack Rollin with the Professional Footballers Association (PFA) endorsing the collection. Club badge was introduced for each team. Each packet contained one self adhesive club badge and seven player stickers. Album issued to accompany the series priced 15p.
Size 72x50mm
PRICE GUIDE: £0.75
WRAPPER £5.00
ALBUM:
Printed by:
The Berkshire Printing Co. Ltd.
Reading, England
Published by:
F.K.S. Publishers Ltd.,
FKS House,
175 Wardour Street, London
No.301 Clyde Best
No.302 Billy Bonds
No.303 Ron Boyce
No.304 Trevor Brooking
No.305 Peter Eustace
No.306 Bobby Ferguson
No.307 Bobby Howe
No.308 Geoff Hurst
No.309 Frank Lampard
No.310 John McDowell
No.311 Bobby Moore
No.312 Harry Redknapp
No.313 Bryan Robson
No.314 Alan Stephenson
No.315 Tommy Taylor
No.U West Ham United - Badge
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF SOCCER STARS 1972-73
Coloured, numbered series of 330 player portraits. Anonymous issue. Sold in envelope packets containing ten stamps for 3p. Album issued to accompany the series priced 15p. Unlike the previous issue the club badge and the black and white head-shot on the rear of each sticker have disappeared. The set did, however include a wall poster "MUNICH 74' onto which 25 circular stickers were stuck.
Size 72x50mm
PRICE GUIDE: £0.75
CIRCULAR ENGLAND STICKERS: £2.00 - WRAPPER £5.00
Copies of this poster have now become quite rare.
Poster Size
ALBUM:
Printed by:
Editorial Fher,
Bilbao, Spain
Published by:
F.K.S. Publishers Ltd,
FKS House,
175 Wardour Street, London
No.301 Johnny Ayris
No.302 Clyde Best
No.303 Billy Bonds
No.304 Trevor Brooking
No.305 Ade Coker
No.306 Peter Eustace
No.307 Bobby Ferguson
No.308 Peter Grotier
No.309 Pat Holland
No.310 Geoff Hurst
No.311 Frank Lampard
No.312 John McDowell
No.313 Bobby Moore
No.314 Bryan Robson
No.315 Tommy Taylor
Sub-set:
Munich '74
Letter. (A) Bobby Moore
No.302 Clyde Best
No.303 Billy Bonds
No.304 Trevor Brooking
No.301 Johnny Ayris
Cost £55,000 fee when signed from Charlton Athletic in May 1967 when he was a full-back. Has been featured more in a midfield role in the last couple of seasons. Has won Under-23 honours. Professional since 1964
Midfield player who can act in a striking position when needed. Former England youth international and earlier schoolboy cap. Turned professional with West Ham in May 1966. Really made his mark last term as an Under-23 cap
Made his intial appearance in the side in October 1970 and did well on the right wing. Out of action part of last season with injury he ecovered well. Was a member of the England Youth squad a season ago
Joined West Ham from Somerset F.C. in his native Bermuda. Had won youth and full international honours for his country previously. Still only 21 years old. Turned professional in April 1969. Plays anywhere up front
No.308 Peter Grotier
No.307 Bobby Ferguson
No.305 Ade Coker
No.306 Peter Eustace
Has been understudy to Bobby Ferguson in the West Ham side for the past few seasons. Has managed to make more than three score of League appearances and has shown continued promise during his senior outings
Made a fine debut last season against Crystal Palace when deputising at centre forward for Geoff Hurst. Managed to score as well. A 17 year old apprentice professional at the time he comes from Nigerian stock. A good prospect
Signed from Sheffield Wednesday for a £90,000 fee in January 1970 this midfield player had made his League debut v. Leicester City in August 1962. Joined Wednesday as an apprentice. Had a spell on loan to Rotherham 1971-72
When he joined West Ham from Kilmarnock for £65,000 in May 1967 it was a record fee for a goalkeeper. Has won youth, Under-23, League and seven full Scottish caps. Took some time to settle but now established
No.310 Geoff Hurst
No.311 Frank Lampard
No.312 John McDowell
No.309 Pat Holland
The second highest goalscorer in the club's history, he has more than 175 League goals. Was a wing-half on his bow in February 1960 but moved up front. Has youth, Under-23 and 49 full caps. Hat-trick in 1966 World Cup Final.
Won England Under-23 honours last season and joined the club originally as an apprentice. Emerged as a full-back with West Ham and Essex Boys. Turned professional in 1965; debut in 1967. Former youth international
Was given his real chance in the senior side when Billy Bonds was switched to a midfield role. Turned professional for West Ham in June 1970 after spending two years as an apprentice. Now settled down at right back
Local discovery who has made a number of appearances in the attack usually on the right wing during the past few seasons. Despite limited opportunities has shown promise. Comes from the Limehouse area of London
No.315 Tommy Taylor
No.313 Bobby Moore
No.314 Bryan Robson
This defensive half-back captains club and country. Most capped of current internationals with 96 caps. Turned professional in June 1958 at 17. Awarded the O.B.E. and has youth, Under-23, League and F.A. honours to his credit
Was a £100,000 signing from Newcastle United in February 1971. A former England Under-23 international he was switched from a wing role to midfield but can score, too. Turned professional in November 1962 for Newcastle
Was signed originally when injury hit Alan Stephenson. Has now taken over the latter's centre-half role. Cost £78,000 from Orient in October 1970. Made his Hammers bow v. Spurs. Former schools and youth international, too
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF SOCCER STARS 1973-74
Coloured, numbered series of 304 player portraits. A new landscape format was introduced, complete with flag in the club colours with a small, colour head shot. Sold in envelope packets containing ten stamps for 3p. Album issued to accompany the series priced 15p.
Size 72x49mm
PRICE GUIDE: £0.75
WRAPPER £5.00
ALBUM:
Printed by:
Editorial Fher, Bilbao, Spain
Published by:
F.K.S. Publishers Ltd.,
FKS House, 175 Wardour Street, London
No.261 Clyde Best
No.262 Billy Bonds
No.263 Trevor Brooking
No.264 Bobby Ferguson
No.265 Pat Holland
No.266 Frank Lampard
No.267 Kevin Lock
No.268 Bertie Lutton
No.269 Ted MacDougall
No.270 John McDowell
No.271 Bobby Moore
No.272 Bryan Robson
No.273 Tommy Taylor
The centre pages of the sticker album include fourteen stickers of Sunderland commemorating their F.A. Cup win - these stickers have letters A to N. The final pages of the album include 2 pictures of Bobby and Jack Charlton, stickers O, P, Q and R.
THE WONDERFUL WORLD OF SOCCER STARS 1974-75
N0.293 Trevor Brooking
No.294 Keith Coleman
No.292 Billy Bonds
No.291 Clyde Best
No.295 Mervyn Day
No.296 Bobby Gould
No.297 Pat Holland
No.298 Frank Lampard
No.299 Kevin Lock
No.291 Clyde Best
No.292 Billy Bonds
No.293 Trevor Brooking
No.294 Keith Coleman
No.295 Mervyn Day
No.296 Bobby Gould
No.297 Pat Holland
No.298 Frank Lampard
No.299 Kevin Lock
No.300 Bertie Lutton
No.301 John McDowell
No.302 Mick McGiven
No.303 Graham Paddon
No.304 Bryan Robson
No.305 Tommy Taylor
Coloured, numbered series of 330 player portraits. A new smaller size for the stickers, and a new card material, The price has gone up significantly since the last edition, with the previous 10 for 3p being replaced by 6 cards for 4p. Album issued to accompany the series priced 20p.
Size 65x45mm
PRICE GUIDE: £0.75
WRAPPER £5.00
ALBUM:
Printed by:
Editorial Fher, Bilbao, Spain
Published by:
F.K.S. Publishers Ltd.,
Warwick House,
334 Kilburn High Road, London
SOCCER STARS '75 '76
Coloured, numbered series of 360 player portraits. Soccer Stars '75 '76 English First Division, Stars of Scotland, Ireland and Wales, European Team Pictures. It's no longer a 'Wonderful World', with the phrase gone from the title after 8 years. The previous years' card experiment has been ditched in favour of the original sticker format. Sold in envelope packets containing seven stamps for 4p. Album issued to accompany the series priced 20p.
Size 65x45mm
PRICE GUIDE: £0.75
WRAPPER £5.00
ALBUM:
Printed by:
Editorial Fher, Bilbao, Spain
Published by:
F.K.S. Publishers Ltd.,
Warwick House,
334 Kilburn High Road, London
No.291 Clyde Best
No.292 Billy Bonds
No.293 Trevor Brooking
No.294 Keith Coleman
No.295 Mervyn Day
No.296 Bobby Gould
No.297 Pat Holland
No.298 Frank Lampard
No.299 Kevin Lock
No.300 Bertie Lutton
No.301 John McDowell
No.302 Mick McGiven
No.303 Graham Paddon
No.304 Bryan Robson
No.305 Tommy Taylor
EURO SOCCER – 1976
Coloured, numbered series of 55 postcards. Featuring English and European football teams. Sold in envelopes containing two postcards. Anonymous back, inscribed "Printed in Spain". Sold in envelopes containing 2 postcards. Album issued to accompany the series priced 20p.
Size 137x90mm
PRICE GUIDE: £5.00
WRAPPER £7.00
No.27 West Ham United
The Hammers were featured in this series by qualifying for the
European Cup Winners' Cup
ALBUM:
Printed by:
Editorial Fher, Bilbao, Spain
Published by:
F.K.S. Publishers Ltd.,
Warwick House,
334 Kilburn High Road, London
SOCCER STARS 76-77
Coloured, numbered series of 360 player portraits and action pictures. Anonymous issue. Sold in envelope packets containing seven pictures for 4p. Album issued to accompany the series priced 20p.
Size 65x45mm
PRICE GUIDE: £0.75
WRAPPER £5.00
ALBUM:
Printed by:
Editorial Fher, Bilbao, Spain
Published by:
F.K.S. Publishers Ltd.,
Warwick House,
334 Kilburn High Road, London
No.4 West Ham v. Newcastle
No.14 John Lyall - Manager
No.346 Johnny Ayris
No.347 Billy Bonds
No.348 Trevor Brooking
No.349 Keith Coleman
No.350 Alan Curbishley
No.351 Mervyn Day
No.352 Pat Holland
No.353 Billy Jennings
No.354 Frank Lampard
No.355 Kevin Lock
No.356 John McDowell
No.357 Graham Paddon
No.358 Keith Robson
No.359 Alan Taylor
No.360 Tommy Taylor
SOCCER STARS – 1977
Coloured series of ?? cards with Rounded corners. FKS monogram to front bottom right. Reverse depicts football printed in Blue.
Size 100x65mm
PRICE GUIDE: £1.00
I would like to purchase a better copy for my collection, if anyone can help?
SOCCER STARS 1977-78
Coloured, numbered series of ??? action portraits. Anonymous plain backs. Sold in envelope packets containing ? stamps. Album issued to accompany the series.
Size 65x45mm
PRICE GUIDE: £0.50
WRAPPER £5.00
No.274 Graham Paddon - Norwich City WHU KIT
No.363 Billy Bonds
No.364 Trevor Brooking
No.365 Alan Curbishley
No.366 Mervyn Day
No.367 Alan Devonshire
No.368 Bill Green
No.369 Billy Jennings
No.370 Frank Lampard
No.371 Geoff Pike
No.372 John Radford - Shown in Arsenal Kit
No.373 Bryan Robson
No.374 Keith Robson
No.375 Alan Taylor
No.376 Tommy Taylor
SOCCER STARS SERIES ONE – 1978
No.1 Trevor Brooking
Coloured numbered series of 33 cards with Rounded corners. FKS monogram to front bottom left. Vertical format, reverse depicts footballer printed in Red.
Size 100x65mm
PRICE GUIDE:£3.00
ARGENTINA 78
No. 271 Trevor Brooking
Coloured, numbered series of 300 stickers. Player portraits and flags from the competing countries in the World Cup 1978. And as in this case some of the countries and players who missed out. FKS have learnt from their errors and now publish the biographies under the sticker spaces, so that you can still read it once the sticker is stuck in! Anonymous plain back. Sold in envelopes containing six stickers. Album issued to accompany the series priced 10p.
Published by:
F.K.S. Publishers Ltd.,
Warwick House,
334 Kilburn High Road, London
SOCCER STARS 80
No.307 West Ham United
The Hammers were in the Second Division at the time of the release and were only featured as a team group.
Coloured numbered series of 450 self-adhesive stickers. Sold in envelopes containing five stickers. Special album issued to accompany the series.
Size 64x45mm
PRICE GUIDE: £0.50
WRAPPER £5.00
SOCCER 81
No.327 Trevor Brooking
No.328 Club Badge
Coloured numbered series of 450 stickers. A sign of the times in football, reflected in this FKS collection, with the addition of a section on USA Star Players i.e. those from the English and Scottish game who had travelled across the pond to America to play. Also featured are Second Division Star Players.
Size 64x45mm
PRICE GUIDE: £0.20
WORLD CUP SPECIAL – 1982
No.140 Trevor Brooking
Coloured, numbered series of 288 self-adhesive stickers,
Inscribed on reverse "F.K.S. publishers 1981"
Special album issued to accompany the series.
Size 64x45mm
PRICE GUIDE: £0.35
WRAPPER: £3.00
ALBUM:
Printed in Spain by:
Editorial FHER, S.A. - Bilbao (España)
Published by:
F.K.S. Publishers Ltd.,
Warwick House,
334 Kilburn High Road, London
SOCCER 82
Coloured, numbered series of 400 self-adhesive stickers. Inscribed on reverse F.K.S. Soccer 82" Special album issued to accompany the series which changed from the traditional portrait to a landscape format. The glue on the stickers was not designed to last. Stickers which have survived through until today will often be found without their backing, making it hard to identify the players.
Size 64x45mm
PRICE GUIDE: £0.35
WRAPPER: £2.00
ALBUM:
Printed in Spain by:
Editorial FHER, S.A. - Bilbao (España)
Published by:
F.K.S. Publishers Ltd.,
Warwick House,
334 Kilburn High Road, London
No.136 Ray Kennedy / Alan Devonshire
No.137 Ray Kennedy / Alan Devonshire
No.338 West Ham v. Swansea
No.339 West Ham v. Swansea
No.340 Phil Parkes
No.341 Ray Stewart
No.342 Alvin Martin
No.343 Billy Bonds
No.344 Frank Lampard
No.345 Trevor Brooking
No.346 Alan Devonshire
No.347 Paul Allen
No.348 Paul Goddard
No.349 David Cross
No.350 Jimmy Neighbour
No.351 Pat Holland
No.352 Stuart Pearson
No.353 Geoff Pike
No.354 Paul Brush
SPAIN 82
No.109 Trevor Brooking - England
No.250 Ray Stewart - Scotland
Coloured, numbered series of 312 stickers. Special album issued to accompany the series.
Size 64x45mm
PRICE GUIDE: £0.35
FHER S.A. 1982 (Spain FKS)
ESPANA 82
This set is a variation to the above set which was issued in Spain, same images were used but with different numbered backs.
