Pre-owned original FHM Magazine, September 2013, Issue #285.

From the photographs, this copy appears to be in good used condition for its age, with attractive colour and a clean-looking interior, but it does show some normal handling and storage wear which should be taken into account by collectors.

Visible condition details include:

• Front cover remains bright, glossy and strongly coloured, with the Helen Flanagan cover image displaying very well.
• Some light rubbing and surface wear is visible around the outer edges.
• There is noticeable but relatively minor corner wear, particularly around the lower corners and spine ends.
• Small areas of edge scuffing/chipping can be seen, especially around the bottom/spine area.
• Light handling marks and very minor surface impressions are visible under the photography lighting.
• The spine remains intact and the magazine appears securely bound.
• Interior pages shown are clean, colourful and well preserved, with no major staining or widespread discolouration visible.
• The photographed interior spreads lie reasonably well when opened.
• The rear cover/spine view shows additional light edge and corner wear, consistent with a magazine that has been read and stored rather than kept mint.
• No obvious major tears, missing pages, extensive writing or serious liquid damage can be seen in the supplied photographs.

Overall, a solid and presentable collector's copy, but not mint. Please use all supplied photographs as part of the condition assessment.

Description

Original September 2013 edition of FHM Magazine, Issue #285, with Helen Flanagan as the principal cover star.

This is a particularly striking early-2010s FHM cover, using a bold black-and-hot-pink design with Helen Flanagan photographed in a bright summer-themed shoot. The cover promotes her feature as:

“24 Hours In Ibiza With Helen Flanagan”

and positions the feature prominently as one of the main attractions of the issue.

The editor's page also includes another large photograph of Helen Flanagan, photographed poolside, confirming that she receives substantial coverage within the magazine rather than merely appearing on the front.

Helen Flanagan Feature

The contents page lists the main Helen Flanagan feature at page 64.

The magazine describes travelling to Ibiza with Helen Flanagan, making this a dedicated destination/photo feature rather than a brief celebrity mention.

For collectors of Helen Flanagan memorabilia, British television personalities, glamour photography and FHM back issues, this is one of the more visually distinctive issues from this period.

Other Models & Personalities Featured

The photographed contents pages show several other recognisable personalities and features.

Pete Tong

A feature on Pete Tong appears at page 44, presented as a dance-music focused article. The contents imagery shows Tong in a studio/DJ setting, making the issue of additional interest to collectors of British dance-music and DJ memorabilia.

“Would Wife: Erin”

An Australian personality/model is featured from page 16 under the regular “Would Wife” section. The photographed contents page clearly identifies her as Erin, although the supplied images do not show a complete surname clearly enough for me to add one confidently to the title.

Summer Feature

A substantial photographed feature beginning around page 82 is centred on making the most of the end of summer.

The opening spread uses colourful outdoor party photography with several models and is headed:

“Make Your Summer The Sexiest Ever”

The imagery has a deliberately summery festival/garden-party atmosphere, with outdoor social scenes, fashion and lifestyle photography.

Other Notable Magazine Content

The September 2013 contents pages reveal a broad mix of FHM's typical entertainment, celebrity and lifestyle material, including:

• Helen Flanagan – Ibiza feature
• Pete Tong – dance/DJ feature
• Australian “Would Wife” feature
• Summer lifestyle and party feature
• Football / 2013–14 Footy Manifesto
• Outdoor fitness
• Action camera testing
• Waterproof gadget coverage
• Barbecue / food features
• Travel and road-trip material
• Fishing equipment
• Men's fashion
• Entertainment and popular-culture material

The cover also promotes:

• “Make Summer 500% Sexier”
• Football's return for the new season
• Snapchat relationship discussion
• Grooming
• Fitness
• Technology/business-themed content

This gives the issue a particularly strong summer, travel, sport and celebrity theme.

Magazine Details

Publication: FHM
Issue Number: #285
Full Date: September 2013
Main Cover Star: Helen Flanagan
Other Notable Personality Shown: Pete Tong
Format: Original printed men's lifestyle / entertainment magazine
Language: English
Condition: Pre-owned

Collector Appeal

A desirable back issue for collectors interested in:

Helen Flanagan, Pete Tong, FHM magazines, British celebrity memorabilia, television personalities, modelling photography, early-2010s popular culture, Ibiza features and men's lifestyle magazines.

Helen Flanagan is particularly prominent throughout the issue, with the main cover, editor's-page photography and dedicated Ibiza feature giving this copy stronger collector appeal than an issue containing only a minor mention.

Postage & Packaging

This magazine will be carefully protected before dispatch, with packaging selected according to the finished size and thickness of the parcel.

The magazine will be protected using sturdy cardboard and/or protective bubble wrap, with particular attention paid to the front and rear covers, spine, corners and outer edges.

Where appropriate, rigid cardboard will be used to help reduce the risk of the magazine becoming bent or folded, while protective wrapping will help guard against rubbing, knocks and movement inside the parcel.

The item will then be securely enclosed in suitable outer packaging so that it is well protected throughout transit.

SKU 1474