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Pete Townshend The Who Skateboarding 1966 Press Photo 10x8 Mod READ DESC

A wonderful, rare 10x8 archive print of Pete Townshend skateboarding during the height of the Mod era in 1966. Printed on Crystal Archive paper. Please Note: This specific print has a slight crease near the top right corner. It does not affect the main image of Pete and would be largely hidden if placed in a standard window mount frame. Priced lower to reflect this.

Condition: Fair vintage condition. Excellent laboratory-quality silver-halide photographic prints. NOT cheap home computer inkjet reproductions. Handling wear from historical filing. The listing images show some inevitable surface reflections due to the high-gloss nature of the archive paper. Rest assured, the physical print has deep, solid blacks and excellent contrast.
PHOTOGRAPHIC GRADING & PROVENANCE NOTE (PSA TYPE II) .This archive print is a true, first-generation photograph developed chemically in the laboratory directly from the original Press Association negative—it is NOT a modern digital inkjet reproduction or a low-quality copy photo. Classified under the US memorabilia system as an official Type II Press Photograph—a genuine darkroom print struck by the original media agency directly from the master negative in the 1980s or early 90s. It offers the exact exceptional clarity, deep contrast, and direct historic lineage from the original negative that serious collectors look for.

Provenance & Shipping Details:

Dempsey Archive Lineage: This print comes directly from the private collection of Press Association photographers Mike and Sean Dempsey. A copy of the official career provenance statement will be securely enclosed with your order to guarantee its flawless agency background.

Source: Sourced directly from a Press Association archive collection.

Terms of Sale & Copyright This listing is for the physical vintage photographic print only, sold strictly as historical memorabilia. This sale does not transfer copyright, reproduction rights, or commercial rights.

Shipping & Packaging Packed securely in card backed envelope. Combined shipping is available if you are selecting multiple pieces from this collection.

"COA" Statement

Prints will be accompanied by a copy of the signed provenance statement from the archive's custodians, which serves as a Certificate of Authenticity. (see photo) It reads:

"These photographs were collected and kept by myself and my brother, Sean Dempsey, during our careers at the Press Association, in Fleet St London. The Collections include Original Music, sub culture, and British Social history Archive Prints, spanning the 1960s-1980s - (Some with the original PA stamps) along with historical and later files from the agency " — Mike Dempsey

Shipping, Offers & Multi-Buy

Best Offer: Reasonable offers are welcome, particularly if you are looking to purchase multiple prints from this archive collection.
Multi-Quantity: This listing is for one photographic print.
Combined Shipping: Please contact me in advance to build a lot to combine postage or build a basket before checkout.
🛈 MULTI-BUY POSTAGE NOTE: To combine shipping and only pay a single £2.70 delivery charge for multiple prints, please add all items to your eBay Basket before checking out. Do not click 'Buy It Now' individually.

ARCHIVE BULK BUY DISCOUNTS: Looking to buy more than one vintage archive print lot? Simply use the "MAKE OFFER" button on your selected items! I gladly accept 10% OFF when you buy 2 print lots or 15% OFF for 3 or more print lots. COMBINED SHIPPING: Add all items to your basket before paying to automatically combine your postage and save!

This listing is part of a premium, curated release from a major private press archive collection. As a lifelong specialist in football vintage memorabilia, my extensive archive was professionally catalogued by Bonhams in 2006 for their prestigious specialist collections. I have continued to curate, collect, and trade ensuring absolute authenticity and solid provenance. Please check my other items for more rare, high-quality vintage rock music photography.