RARE
COMPLETE ACADEMIC YEAR RUN (WITH ONE KNOWN DEFECT)
An original hardbound volume of Varsity, the
Cambridge University student newspaper, covering the 1967–68 academic year.
This period captures one of the most fascinating eras in British university
history, including student politics, Vietnam War protests, debates over grants,
Union controversies, social change and the events leading into the wider
student movements of 1968.
• Bound volume containing the 1967–68
academic year issues
• Michaelmas, Lent and Easter terms
• Original newspapers professionally bound
• Contemporary advertisements, photographs and student commentary
• Includes many notable headlines relating to grants, protests, student
government and university life
Good vintage condition for its age. Pages show expected age toning and handling wear. Binding remains sound and the volume displays well.
IMPORTANT: The issue dated 9 March 1968 appears to be missing pages 1–8. This has been reflected in the price and is clearly disclosed. Apart from this known defect, the volume appears to contain the entire academic year run.
This volume provides a remarkable snapshot of Cambridge University during a pivotal year. Topics include student grants, Vietnam demonstrations, Union politics, King's College reforms, Rag controversies, social attitudes and the famous Cambridge sex-poll issue. It is both a historical record and a collectible piece of university and student press history.
Collectors of newspapers, Cambridge University memorabilia, student history, political history, social history, archives and researchers.