Check Mate 1976, October Issue

Check Mate 1976, October Issue[Vintage Japan] [Japanese Language] [Mens Fashion] Check Mate 1976, October Issue Check Make, Tokyo, 1976. Incredibly well preserved, some yellowing to the interior. This awesome slice of the 70s comes from the many book stalls of Nakano Broadway, shlepped back myself after a sojourn in Japan earlier this year. This is one of the coolest fashion mags I have ever seen; stunningly confident style, lifestyle tips,and particularly great sections on

which to me

my recommendation – skip the intro and head straight into the cold dark heart of this book

to the vivid exorcism

chipping on edges and spine

and lots of letters from kooks

for example

October Issue

Beautiful viridian green binding with gilt letters

beautiful edition

wear to the cover and edges

and high-frequency rat repellants used against teenagers in malls

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