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Many collectors also find it helpful to keep a running tally of how many covers are in their. Inspired designs on tshirts, posters, stickers, home decor, and more by independent artists and designers from around the world. The comprehensive reference book and price guide to matchcovers, 2nd edition paperback january 1, 1998. Do not strike any of the matches on the striker strip on the covers, doing so renders the. Rare vintage matchbook zanies moose bird funny lot mass diamond comedy unused. Corps book of pull matches very old and rare military supply. All are unstruck except for the red one, which is half used. The owl club, stockton, california usa match book cover vintage graphic design. Matt klein loves the fiery passions of matchbook collectors. Normally, the only fullbooks intact matchbooks collected are those wherein the matches, themselves, have art work on them called features if the matchsticks have detailed pictures on them, and printed sticks if the matchsticks just have text on them. Recognizable, lightweight and affordable, matchbooks are classic promotional products that will continue to promote your business even when their original owners leave them behind. Lot 39 matchbook covers washington redskins football 1984 schedule unused.

Some of the technologies we use are necessary for critical functions like security and site integrity, account authentication, security and privacy preferences, internal site usage and maintenance data, and to make the site work correctly for browsing and transactions. My folks recently gave me a grocery bag plastic full of matchbook covers they have collected in the past 40 years or so. This site has been created and is maintained to enhance those facets of the matchcover collectors life. Thats what i found recently on the auction table a binder of matchbooks in plastic sleeves, page after page of them. All orders are custom made and most ship worldwide within 24 hours. Matchbook covers come in various sizes and shapes, such as diecut examples shaped like a steak, lobster, flower, package, house or football helmet. But, it was the disasters that give those covers special value, and those are rare exceptions. After getting requests for information on what to look for when finding matchbooks, i put together a video with some basic information about matchbook. Division of rare and manuscript collections, cornell university library repository location. Years later, many of those nowvintage matchbooks have become collectors items. Matches come in a wide variety of sizes and special shapes.

Since then, just about every organization, business, political party, resort and cause has used the medium of matchbook advertising to reach untold millions of consumers. Many historians point to the mendelson opera as the first to use matchbooks for advertising. Unfollow vintage matchbooks to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Guide to the larry blagg gay club matchbook covers and. Authentic white house presidential matchbook matches are 100 intact. Pictures of hundreds of casino matchcovers from nevada, across the united states, and around the world. Some unusual book shaped covers feature intricate detail on the spine. Leave them in the vice for a few days and they come out nice and flat, perfect for putting into clear pages in a binder or for trading with other collectors. Over 300 matchbook covers from gay bars, discos, private clubs, restaurants, and bathhouses across the united states. You will find over 200,000 items here, most with images. Shown at top are matchbooks while most of the rest you see are matchcovers. The best way to identify a pre1920 is to look for the everso rare approved match no. Book of pull matches very old and rare military supply. Matchbooks have been around since 1892, when joshua pusey patented the idea of paper matches, whose tips were.

Matchbook collecting is easy to do and always provides a great conversation piece when entertaining. To keep your prized novelty collectable matchboxes and matchbooks in prime condition, a brass match case cover is the perfect choice. It had some spanish senorita artwork on the cover, said klein, an ebay. Mkt katy railroad matchbook missouri kansas texas lines 1940s mint full book rare. Musical novelty collectable matchboxes and matchbooks are a rare find and are ideal for centrepiece display in any organised collection. These matches are then discarded and the covers are stored flat.

Alternately, one could use corner or strip mounts intended for thicker artworks on board, or simply slip them into appropriately sized polyethylene or mylar pocketprint sleeves for. We have a staff of about a dozen people and are housed in a 15,000 square foot former grammar school and have a catalogued inventory of about 250,000 volumes, with many more awaiting processing. Division of rare and manuscript collections, cornell university library. See more ideas about cover, old and new and matchbox art.

Normally each category is looked upon as a separate collection. Phillumenists, as matchbook collectors are known, shuck matchbooks by carefully prying open the staple to remove the matches from the inside of the cover. Matchbook seller turns cardboard into gold ebay inc. A matchcover, or matchbook cover, is a thin cardboard covering that folds over match sticks in a book or pack of matches. C1960 mickey mantles holiday inn matchbook cover, black inside rare, psa 3. Jan 22, 2017 after getting requests for information on what to look for when finding matchbooks, i put together a video with some basic information about matchbook sizes and strikers. Your source for information on matchcover collecting.

Matchbook covers from a collection that sold at auction earlier this year. Matchbooks, casino memorabilia, casino, collectibles. We dont cut the strikers off covers in any hobby, knowledge leads to both skill and enjoyment. Choosing a backup generator plus 3 legal house connection options transfer switch and more duration. Covers have been used as a form of advertising since 1894, two years after they were patented, and since then, have attracted people who enjoy the hobby of collecting. The home for the rocky mountain matchcover collectors club. Oct 24, 2004 labels and covers have borne manufacturers logos from their inceptions, but in 18945 an ad for pisos cough medicine appeared on a matchcover, creating advertising history. Lot vintage 1940s bowling cafe pin up girlie matchbook cover. Coverscovers should be organized in any way that makes sense to you. Get the best deals on vintage matchbook when you shop the largest online selection at. Other collectible matchbooks, matchbooks, paper, collectibles. Rare antique collectibles shop our wide selection of antiques online.

Since 1894, when pabst beer ordered the first promotional matchbooks on record ever made, businesses and individuals have been placing their logos, slogans, and artwork on matchbook covers to promote their products and services. This auction is for super old rare vintage matchbook covers with no matches in them. There are all sorts of ways to do this, but basically all involve small stacks of covers at a time being subjected to opposing weights for at least a couple of days. For your consideration, a lot of 8 pontiac matchbooks from 1982. Off with their heads matchbooks in archives smithsonian. Do you by any chance have the 7 layer casserole or sheppards pie. Unused matchbook lot for sale rare antique collectibles. In most matchbook collections, only the match covers are collected. Out of print banned books matchbook set rare hostess gift, matchbox, collectible. For information regarding for this image, send inquiries to rarerepro. A handful of matchbook covers sold at auction, nicely tucked in plastic in a binder.

Put the covers in to stacks of roughly 50 covers and flatten them in a vice. Your favorite rare book seller or ilab member should be able to help recommend a book restoration expert in your area. Lileks provides commentary and background on each one and in many cases updates on where are they now. Almost all collectors flatten their books like this for display, storage, and safety reasons.

Another reader wante dto know the value of a book about booker t. Leave them in the vice for a few days and they come out nice and flat, perfect for putting into clear pages in a. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. Rare 1980s nfl buffalo bills unused matchbook cover free delivery.

Given that there are as many as four pictures on some pages and the book totals 272 pages, there are in excess of 500 pieces of art reproduced here. Vintage matchbook covers 2 kodak plant rochester new york. Still, you could find a cover from the 1930s, and it might not be of any great. Custom matches and matchbooks strike up conversations about your brand with our quality selection of custom printed promotional matches and matchboxes. Only 200 of these books were printed for a private party honoring charles. The best way to identify a pre1920 is to look for the eversorare approved match no.

Once the covers are stripped, they normally need to be flattened so that they lay straight, especially the older covers which are thicker and hold their creasing more stubbornly. See more ideas about displaying collections, display and ticket display. The best protection you can provide your most treasured books is a custommade case or box. Today we offer a wide ranging inventory, from modern first editions to general used books to rare archival collections.

Local matchbook enthusiasts share their collection. You can organize the covers within that collection by size, age, manumark, state, city, subject matter, etc. The beatles butcher cover yesterday and today giant matchbook rare. Presidential matchbook for sale rare antique collectibles. Matchbook matches for sale rare antique collectible store. Some of the matchbook covers are close to actual size while others are blown up to fill the page. They are from bryant pontiac in covina, california. An online museum of some of the rarest and most desireable matchbooks and.

We have had a number of shops but presently operate by appointment only. Matchbook covers carry different values sun sentinel. The diamond match company promptly purchased puseys patent he remained diamonds attorney for the rest of his life, and in 1894, a company. Place pieces of wood on the jaws of the vice to protect the covers on the top and bottom of the stack. Matchbooks have been around since 1892, when joshua pusey patented the idea of. Any xl, or extralong, matchbook covers made before vending machines were invented in 1883. Matchbooks lot of advertising book matches salesman sample matchbook ads rare. Unfollow rare matchbooks to stop getting updates on your ebay feed.

Once you are sure that repairing your book is the best course of action find a book binder or restorer who specializes in the type of repair you require. Matchbook cover for sale rare antique collectible store. My dad used the recipes from the match books when i was a little girl. Lot of 8 vintage 80s 1982 pontiac matchbooks general motors bryant covina ca. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Basic procedures matchcovers come from matchbooks, but almost all collectors carefully strip the matches out and collect the covers. Matchbooks, casino memorabilia, casino, collectibles picclick. Examples of some highly soughtafter vintage matchbooks include. See more ideas about matchbox art, vintage advertisements and vintage labels. Klein, his mother and his girlfriend all have ebay stores that sell matchbooks and other rare paper collectibles. Display your vintage matchboxes matchcovers and matchbooks collection proudly in our matchbook albums and matchcover albums. Matchbook, cover, totos zeppelin diner, northampton, ma. Apr 20, 2006 some of the matchbook covers are close to actual size while others are blown up to fill the page. I purchased this book for my husband who is a collector of the old matchbook covers, primarily those that have the striker on the front.

Rare kennedy era uss sequoia presidential yacht unused matchbook. Labels and covers have borne manufacturers logos from their inceptions, but in 18945 an ad for pisos cough medicine appeared on a matchcover, creating advertising history. Website dedicated to collecting matchbooks, matchcovers and matchboxes. Feb 01, 2016 local matchbook enthusiasts share their collection. Check out our rare matchbooks selection for the very best in unique or. The matchcover vault a resource site for matchcover collectors. C1960 mickey mantles holiday inn matchbook cover, black inside rare. A collection of beautiful vintage matchbox covers from japan. Matchbooks for sale that were originally printed between 1894 and 1929. The two matchbook covers from the sixties differ in exposure and density, so the one in better condition was chosen as the one to display open in the sink mat.

They told of cities visited atlantic city, carson city, nv, foods eaten steak. Little things mean a lot, especially matchbook covers, which strike many a. For safety reasons, most collectors prefer to shuck the matches from matchbooks and save only the cover, lain flat. Normally, the only full books intact matchbooks collected are those wherein the matches, themselves, have art work on them called features if the matchsticks have detailed pictures on them, and printed sticks if the matchsticks just have text on them. Oct 05, 2012 i got two questions recently about matchbooks from people who came across my blog post about a matchbook covers collection sold at auction. Its impossible to find a favorite among so many gems. Matchbooks have been around since 1892, when joshua pusey patented the idea of paper matches, whose tips were dipped in a solution of sulphur and phosphorus and then stapled to a piece of cardboard. This is a big lot of assortment matchbook covers some of them are old election covers, hunts, kenlration dog food, illinois central, latkas golden glove, 1962 seattle world fair, bee hive, kip, jolly jack, worlds fair new york visit the cocacola tower. With these particular covers, it is located just above the striker, although this wording or variations have been seen located other places, in the handful that are known. Focusing on book matches available for sale this week. In japan, teiichi yoshizawa was listed in the guinness book of world records as the worlds top.