In an era when advertising was strongly supported by handouts, matchbooks sold and reminded smokers of life's memories. Where had you visited? Where did you eat? Who did you see? What did you need? This remarkable find draws thousands (literally) of memories gone by.

Buy a single pack or
bid on several to place in a shadow frame as a gift. These matchbooks range from the 1930's through the early 1960's.

Every imaginable place, product, etc is represented: Restaurants, stores, hotels, plays, athletics, war, railroad, airplane -- they are all here!

This is a very inexpensive way to bring back a past that won't return!

You can please all of your friends with this collectible art work!

Please note that these are VINTAGE matchbooks and there has been some wear and tear in some of them.  Please check out the pictures for a clearer view of the condition.

ALL MATCHBOOKS ARE PRICED AT $2.95 EACH

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American Hotels Corporation, NY This is a very dark printed Matchbook, with a dark grey and a navy blue print, of the American Hotels Corporation, NY.

Inside flap is a list of all the American Hotels which are part of the Corporation, and under the striker it says "Diamond Quality" in large letters, and probably "close cover before striking match", in smaller letters (can't read it well)

 
 
Beacon Hotel, Hyannis The Beacon - Serves no beer or wines.

For a snack or dinner "It costs no more for the best at the Beacon"

On the back it says: Sea Clams, Clam Chowder, Bouillabaisse, Ocean Fresh Capeland Hyannis Visit our Sea Kitchens.

On fold it says: "Snackerie" Adjoining Beacon Services Beers & Wines - Special Cocktails - Dancing"

Made by Federal Match Corp, New York
 
Bennington Monument, Bennington, Vermont The front is a picture of the Monument. On the back of the match book is details about the history of the Bennington Monument.  
Bromo Seltzer for Headaches Showing Bromo Seltzer for Headaches - says the same thing on the front and the back and the top, but on the front and back it has a picture of the bottle.

Under the striker it says in larger letters "Diamond Quality" and next to that it says in smaller letters, close cover before striking match.
 
 
Chamber of Commerce Dining Rooms, Inc Showing Chamber of Commerce Dining Rooms, Inc.

Shows the building. It says "Chamber of Commerce Building".

Doesn't say where it is located.

Created by Union Match Co, New York
 
Chaplin's Restaurant, Cleveland, Ohio Chaplin's Restaurant, 1864 East 9th Street, Cleveland, Ohio. Finer Foods. Take home a pound of special roasted coffee  
Edwards Restaurant and Filling Station, Keene, NY Showing Edwards Restaurant and Filling Station, Keene, NY

On the front it shows Edwards' Restaurant, Open All Year - Beer and Ale, N.J. Edwards, Prop.

on the back it says Edwards' Filling Station, Shell Gasoline and Oils, both say Keene, New York

Made by Merchants Industries Inc.
 
F & F Throat Lozenges Showing F & F Lozenges - for coughs due to cols

Taks a way tobacco, onion, liquor breathe - adds pleasure to smoking.

On the back is a picture of a nurse and the box of lozenges and it says "throat soothing - really medicated"

Made by the Diamond Match Co, N.Y.C.
 
 
Fetter-Hollinger Hotels in Atlantic City, NY Fetter-Hollinger Hotels in Atlantic City, N.J.
including:
The Madison
The Jefferson
The Monticello
The Boscobel
The Devonshire.

by The Ohio Match Co, New York
 
Garb-O-Beauty Cosmetics Showing Garb-O-Beauty Cosmetics - Noew in your favorite 10-25c stores. See free offer inside.

On back it says: Garb-o-Beauty (using the name Garbo) 5***** Glamour Program

1. Lipstick
2. Powder
3. Rouge
4. Powder Base
5. All Purpose cream

Ask your favorite ten cents store to order Garb-O-Beauty for you, if they do not have it.
Distributed by Garb-0-Beauty, Inc., New York.
Inside is a free offer to fill out and mail in.
Made by the Jersey Match Co, New York, N.Y.
 
 
Gold Tip Gum Showing Gold tip Gum 5c for 10 pieces.

Flavors: Peppermint; Spearing; Wintergreen; Cinnamon; Fruit

Inside is a slogan : Aristocrat of Gums.
 
Hotel Rogers, Lebanon, N.H. Hotel Rogers, Lebanon, New Hampshire on the Famous Dartmouth College Highway, near Mascoma & Crystal Lakes.

On the back it says Hotel Rogers, Lebanon, N.H. 9 & 18 Hole Golf links - all sports - fireproof Construction - Capacity 150 - James E. O'Connell

 
Hotel Snyder, Little Falls, NY Showing Hotel Snyder, Little Falls, N.Y.
Club Breakfast Noon Luncheon 75 cts
Dinner $1.00
Special Sunday Dinner $1.25

On the fold it says "Where you are a stranger but once"

On the back is a picture of a bellman carrying 4 bags (including a hat box)

Made by the Ohio Match Co.
 

 
James Beam Bourbon Whiskey Showing James Beam Bourbon Whiskey - Since 1795 - Famous for Quality

On the back is a picture of a bottle of "Bonded Beam" and it says "World's Finest Bourbon" "Yet Moderately Priced"

Inside it says Whiskey made from a formula over 146 years old. Five generations of distillers, James B Beam in Clermont Kentucky

Made by Universal Match Co.
 
 
Kents Restaurants, Atlantic City Kents Sea Food Dinners in Atlantic City, New Jersey. Good food since 1903. Over 14,000,000 customers.

Shows addresses of three different Kents Restaurants.

Made by the Ohio Match Co, New York, NY

 
Kinkaid Hotel, Uvalde, Texas On the back it shows that it came from the Kincaid Coffee Shop, and on the top of the match book it says "The Host of Uvalde".  
New Yorker Restaurant, Worcester, Mass Showing the New Yorker Restaurant, 698 - 702 Main Street, Worcester, Mass. Established in 1925.

Inside it says : To dine at the New Yorker means the best in Food & Liquors. Visit our lunch counter, dining room or bar.

Special steak, chicken, chops or sea food dinners
"Ours" to give you courteous & efficient service.
"yours" to enjoy & remember.
 
Northmoor Straight Bourbon Whiskey Showing The gin of the Century - Century Products

Northmoor Straight Bourbon Whiskey

Inside the flap it says Century Products are scientifically distilled from pasturized grain.

Made by Lion Match Co, N.Y.C.
 
 

Potters Cafe, Portland Maine Potter's Cafe, 658 Congress Street, Portland Maine. Phone Forest 6671

On the fold it says "learn to play bridge"

and on the back it has the table of points for Auction Bridge.

Made by the Diamond Match Co, New York
 
Phillips Sandwich Shop, Marianna Florida # 1 Showing Phillip's Sandwich Shop and Splendid Cafe in Marianna, Florida.

This one is made by the Maryland Match Co.
 
Phillips Sandwich Shop Marianna, Florida # 2 Showing Phillip's Sandwich Shop - Delicious Sandwiches and cold Beer, Marianna, Florida (on the front)

and on the back:
Splendid Cafe - Famous for Delicious Food - Marianna, FLA.

On fold it says "Call Again"

Made by David Lionel Press, Chicago
 
Ray B. Cralle, Automobiles

Washington St, Tampa FL

Showing Ray B. Cralle - Automobiles Since 1916 - 501 Washington Street, Tampa, Florida

On back it says: Marine and Industrial Supplies (same address)

and the phone number appears on the fold.

Made in U.S.A. by the Diamond Match Co, N.Y.C.
 
Red Cross Cough Drops Showing Red Cross Cough Drops - 5c

Famous for over 50 years (on fold)

Made by Universal Match Corp, St. Louis
 
Rex Davis, Blountstown, FLA

Gulf Gasoline

Showing Rex Davis, Clean Rest Rooms, Blountstown, Florida

On the fold it says: Gulfpride

On the back it says "That Good - Gulf Gasoline for Power, Pick-up, Mileage

Made by the Lion Match Co, New York.
 
Seagram's 5 & 7 Crown Blended Whiskies Showing Seagram's 5 & 7 Crown Blended Whiskies.

On the back it says Crown Whiskies. [Same company which makes Crown Royal!] America's Favorite because they taste better.

on the top it says "Say Seagrams and be Sure"

Inside the flap it tells about other Seagram's products, including a coupon to write for a pamphlet "Fun at Cocktail time"
 
 

Semon's Colonnade, Canaan, Connecticut Semon's Colonnade, from the Knickerbocker Hotel, Canaan, Connecticut., from the Star Match Company, St Louis.  
Service Tire Co, Portland, Maine Service Tire Co. Portland - Preble - Oxford Streets, Portland Maine

Phone: Preble 1500

On back is a picture of a tire and it says Pennsylvania Tires

Made by Universal Match Corp St Louis
 
Steven's Hotel, Michigan Blvd, Chicago The Stevens Hotel, Michigan Blvd, Chicago. On the back shows a picture of the hotel and it says "The World's Greatest Hotel".  

Tums Antacid Showing Tums - Amazing, Fast way to relieve acid indigestion. 10c
Under the striker it says "always carry Tums"

On the back is a picture of a roll of tums. Quick Rrelief for Acid Indigestion Heartburn Gas - Tums for the tummy in hyperacidity.

on the fold it says "After eating drinking smoking

Made by Universal Match Co.
 
U.S. War Stamps and Bonds "Buy U.S. War Stamps and Bonds Regularly".

Same written on back and front, and on the flap there are 3 stars.  Colors: Red White and Blue.

Manufacturer: Looks like: D.D. Bean & Son Co, Jaffrey, N.H.

 
Vick's Medicated Cough Drops Showing Vick's Medicated Cough Drops - Soothe Throat

On the fold it says: By makers of Vicks Vaporub

On the back is a picture of the inhaler. Says "New Vicks Inhaler" Makes cold stuffed noses feel clearer in seconds! Use as often as needed.

Made by the Ohio Match Co, New York, N.Y. Made in the USA
 
Walnut Pipe Tobacco Picture of Pipe on front. Picture of leaf and tobacco box on back, and the words "A natural blend of 7 select tobaccos".

On fold: John Middleton, Established 1856.

Manufactured by DD Bean & Sons, Co, Jaffrey, NH

Inside match book it has a coupon to get a sample of the tobacco, for 6c.
 
Wrigley's Spearmint Gum Wrigley's Spearmint - The perfect gum - the flavor lasts. Mint Leaf Flavor

Inside the matchbook it says "Wrigley's makes the next smoke taste better".

Made by the Diamond Match Co

 
     
     
     

 

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