FHM Magazine June 2003 Rare Sarah Whatmore Monica Bellucci Colin Farrell

Original FHM Magazine – June 2003, featuring Sarah Whatmore as the main cover star.

A strong early-2000s issue of the classic men’s lifestyle magazine, combining celebrity photography, interviews, sport, entertainment, fashion, lifestyle features and the distinctive irreverent editorial style associated with FHM during this period.

This issue has particularly good celebrity interest, with Sarah Whatmore, Monica Bellucci and Colin Farrell among the most recognisable names featured.

⭐ SARAH WHATMORE – COVER STAR

The main attraction is Sarah Whatmore, who dominates the front cover in a red bikini photographed beside the sea.

The contents confirm a dedicated Sarah Whatmore cover story beginning on page 76, with the magazine describing her transition from Pop Idol into her FHM appearance.

For collectors of early-2000s pop culture and reality-TV memorabilia, this is an especially recognisable period appearance.

⭐ MONICA BELLUCCI

Also prominently featured inside is internationally known actress Monica Bellucci.

The photographed contents show a dedicated Monica Bellucci cover-story feature around page 164, accompanied by a large black-and-white photograph.

This gives the issue additional crossover appeal for collectors of film, celebrity and Monica Bellucci memorabilia.

⭐ COLIN FARRELL

Actor Colin Farrell is another major celebrity name listed in the issue, with his feature beginning around page 72.

⭐ OTHER NOTABLE FEATURES

The photographed contents show a substantial FHM Sport Special, advertised as approximately 29 pages of sporting material.

Names and subjects visible include:

• James Beattie
• Shane Warne
• Colin Farrell
• Sarah Whatmore
• Monica Bellucci
• Foster’s Pit Girls
• Bikini Heaven 2003
• Sporting mishaps
• Fashion
• Lifestyle features
• FHM regular columns and humour

The cover itself promotes this as a “25-Page Sport Blow Out”, making sport one of the major themes of this particular issue.

MAGAZINE DETAILS

Publication: FHM
Full Date: June 2003
Main Cover Star: Sarah Whatmore
Notable Celebrity Features: Monica Bellucci, Colin Farrell
Additional Famous Names: James Beattie, Shane Warne
Genre: Men’s Lifestyle / Celebrity / Entertainment / Sport
Language: English
Original Cover Price: £3.20
Format: Original physical magazine

CONDITION – IMPORTANT, PLEASE READ

Pre-owned vintage condition with visible age, storage and handling wear. Not mint.

The magazine is now over 20 years old and shows genuine signs of previous ownership, but it remains a presentable complete-looking collector/reading copy from the photographs supplied.

FRONT COVER

The front cover remains bright, colourful and highly presentable, with Sarah Whatmore’s main photograph and the principal cover text displaying clearly.

Visible wear includes:

• General surface rubbing and light scratching
• Edge wear
• Some rubbing around the spine edge
• Corner wear
• Small creases
• Slight curling/waviness from storage
• More noticeable wear around the lower-left/spine corner
• Light wear to the lower-right corner
• Minor age-related marks across the cover

The masthead, date and main Sarah Whatmore photography remain strong despite the wear.

SPINE / BINDING

The spine appears to remain intact and the magazine is holding together normally in the supplied photographs.

There is visible rubbing and age-related wear along the spine, particularly towards the lower end, together with small creases from previous handling.

No major separation of the magazine is apparent from the photographs.

INTERNAL PAGES

The photographed interior pages appear bright and generally clean for their age, with strong colour reproduction and clearly readable text.

The Sarah Whatmore contents spread remains particularly attractive, while the sport and Monica Bellucci pages shown also appear well preserved.

As a used magazine of this age, buyers should expect occasional:

• Light page-edge wear
• Minor corner creasing
• Small handling marks
• Natural page curvature
• General age-related imperfections

Nothing visible in the supplied photographs suggests extensive internal damage.

REAR COVER

The rear cover features a full-page Eternity / Calvin Klein advertisement.

The rear remains presentable with:

• Light surface marks
• Minor rubbing
• Some edge wear
• Slight corner wear
• Natural storage curvature

Overall, this is best described as a good vintage reading/collector copy with moderate age-related wear, rather than a mint or near-mint example.

Please study all photographs carefully before purchasing, as they form an important part of the condition description and show the exact magazine supplied.

POSTAGE & PACKAGING

This magazine will be carefully packed to help protect it from bending, crushing, corner damage and movement during transit.

Depending on the final parcel size, protective packing will include sturdy cardboard and/or bubble wrap, with particular attention paid to supporting the covers, spine, corners and outer edges.

The magazine will then be placed securely inside suitable outer packaging rather than being sent loose, helping preserve its condition as much as reasonably possible during delivery.

SKU (1460)