Vintage match book covers

Artist chet phillips created this awesome deck of playing cards featuring handdrawn illustrations inspired by vintage matchbook covers. One of the attractions of collecting matchcovers is the low cost. The amcal vintage matchbook convention home facebook. Cut matches from their covers to prevent a fire hazard. 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. All of the covers feature an image of an unaccompanied woman in a state of undress. The person who runs that set of images, who uses the flickr username maraid, explains that the collection had been the passion of the grandfather of a friend, and also that the images date from 1920s1940s. Cut the matchbook covers to reveal the fronts and backs of the designs. As of the start of 2018, there are almost 1200 matches. There are many still available on the market, varying in price according to the player and surviving quality of the matchbook. In the opinion of many, sierradiablo matchcover club has the best bulletin auction, but several of the other clubs have similar outlets. Hobbymasters matchbook album is a large 3 thick and includes 10 12pocket ez in plastic pages to hold 20strike, 30strike and 10strike matchbooks. 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. Any such club will charge a percentage of the sale price, but you get higher prices than the above options other than perhaps ebay and.

Apr 20, 2006 fantasies of ocean travel, bathing beauties, regal leisure, and tropical locales adorned the covers, as did handlettered typography, stylized illustration, and eyecatching color. Hold onto matchbooks from your favorite restaurants, hotels, and even the weddings that you attend. Collecting 1930s matchbooks sports collectors daily. Vintage matchbook covers lot of 5 southern style fried chicken restaurant bbq. This set of erotic japanese vintage matchbox covers is. Actually, sometimes the smaller something is, the more impressive it is. This post may contain affiliate links which wont change your price but will share some commission, you can find our privacy policy here. The comprehensive reference book and price guide to matchcovers, 2nd edition paperback january 1, 1998.

This redhot celebration brings the ubiquitous matchbooks art to. Coverscovers should be organized in any way that makes sense to you. A vast collection of vintage matchbook covers from cocktail bars, hotels, lounges and business from. Feature is a lion matchbook trademark for covers with pictures, and or printing on the match sticks.

Matchbooks, casino memorabilia, casino, collectibles. Matchbook covers etsy etsy shop for handmade, vintage. Find great deals on ebay for vintage match book covers. I only used a few of the images that i found and wanted to share the rest with you. Place pieces of wood on the jaws of the vice to protect the covers on the top and bottom of the stack.

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. There are many still available on the market, varying in price according to the. Make offer vintage aluminum matchbook cover case ducks w random headless book of matches. Put the covers in to stacks of roughly 50 covers and flatten them in a vice. Today, well make three of them, quickly and easily hey, my crafting friends. Find all the books, read about the author, and more. Over 400 matchbook match covers, some of which are shown in this listing. Judging by their web site, the match group seems a fairly runofthemill custom matches concern. As with the similar collectible, postcards, far too many were made over the years to make an allinclusive collection possible, or reasonable. Find great deals on ebay for vintage matchbooks and vintage matchbooks lot. Vintage photo does the heavy lifting by creating a dark and moody border tea dye creates a delicate tint that ages the paper 92 years in seconds finally, a hint of soft, harmonious color will complete the look. Recognizable, lightweight and affordable, matchbooks are classic promotional products that will continue to promote your business even when their original owners leave them behind.

The pages are archival safe with no acid, vinyl or pvc to damage your covers. With over 25 years in the industry, company founder, joe danon began his career as the. These oil pastels are creamy, deeply pigmented and a joy to blend just add a few slapdash swipes of color. With over 25 years in the industry, company founder, joe danon began his career as the north east regional sales. The subjects of each image are drawn from pop culture subjects, from alien to monty pythons holy grail. Vintage metal match book case rostrevor crest on front. And it is, with its own clubs the oldest, rathkamp matchcover society, going back to 1940. Many collectors also find it helpful to keep a running tally of how many covers are in their.

Years later, many of those now vintage matchbooks have become collectors items. Al schacht was a major league pitcher for the washington senators from 1919 to 1921. Incredible vintage matchbook cover art 12 pics bit rebels. Hang your posters in dorms, bedrooms, offices, or anywhere blank walls arent welcome. Matchbook collecting is a fun and easy way to create a visual record of your favorite local excursions and broader travels. You can organize the covers within that collection by size, age, manumark, state, city, subject matter, etc. Matchbook sport covers are a fascinating addition to any vintage collection, and are worth the effort to locate, even if all you want is a sample, or type card of each. Hd has a zerotolerance policy against illegal pornography. A membership roster of some 600 collectors with whom you are encouraged to trade covers, and to collect ideas and other hobby information. Covers have been glued into albums covers have been written on covers are flats salesmans samples. Matchbooks have been around since 1892, when joshua pusey patented the idea of paper matches, whose tips were.

Tips for newer collectors outlining collecting terms and general hobby information. This redhot celebration brings the ubiquitous matchbook s art to life in all its pulp panache and visual zing. Custom matches and matchbooks strike up conversations about your brand with our quality selection of custom printed promotional matches and matchboxes. This collector had meticulously kept his or her matchbooks tucked in special plastic sleeves, indicating that this was a serious hobby. This is part of my collection of matchbook covers for your enjoyment. I will make one more video of my very best soon thanks for watching. Theres just something about the simplicity of the designs, thick typography and offregister spot printing of the colorful inks not to mention the attentiongetting verbage. In japan, teiichi yoshizawa was listed in the guinness book of world records as the worlds top. Other collectible matchbooks, matchbooks, paper, collectibles. Display your vintage matchboxes matchcovers and matchbooks collection proudly in our matchbook albums and matchcover albums. Lewin is recovering from a heart attack he suffered in january and hopes to return to tend to his store soon. Matchbooks, casino memorabilia, casino, collectibles picclick. New listing 40 x 1939 and 1940 new york worlds trade fairs matchbooks.

These 1930s covers are recognizably smaller than the average, designed specifically for women and their purses. A striking collection playing cards look like old matchbook. The 19351936 diamond matchbook covers measure about 112 x 418. A vast collection of vintage matchbook covers from. 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. A special limited edition deck is available in an oversized match box.

A matchcover, or matchbook cover, is a thin cardboard covering that folds over match sticks in a book or pack of matches. These things are just so common that very nice examples can be had cheaply. Six club bulletins per year, 32 pages per issue hard copies or fullcolor ebulletins a copy of the rms constitution. 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.

Dont forget that, as with all collectibles, condition is an important factor in value. See more ideas about matchbox art, vintage advertisements and light my fire. Money back guarantee ensures you receive the item you ordered or get your money back. 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. Vintage 1940s foresters of america matchbook cover spokane washington wn tree. Incredible vintage matchbook cover art 12 pics diana adams 1 8 years ago. The front of the matchbook feature a sepia tone baseball player picture pose. Make offer vintage matchbook liquor bottles on matches gin, wine, etc. Full 20ct match book vintage nikko inn chinese restaurant matchbook cover st. Two pages of matchbook covers in their plastic sleeves. Amcal will celebrate 63 years of vintage matchbook collecting in 2018 come join the fun. Consigning your covers to a club to have them auctioned off piecemeal in lots, normally through their bulletin auctions. Thought youd enjoy a few from my collection for your crafty projects. Matchbook album matchcover collecting albums and supplies.

Vintage pin up match book covers feb 29, 2020 keystone. Fantasies of ocean travel, bathing beauties, regal leisure, and tropical locales adorned the covers, as did handlettered typography, stylized illustration, and eyecatching color. If desired, leave the black strike strip on some of them to give the project added visual interest. The matches, themselves, are almost always removed by the collector, so if yours have already been carefully taken out, theres no problem with that. The gromay company, 1123 broadway, new york city, twin slitbook match cover collection, loose leaf book. Get the best deals on vintage matchbook case when you shop the largest online selection at. Matchbook covers carry different values sun sentinel. Matchbook collecting is easy to do and always provides a great conversation piece when entertaining. Amcal is a yearly convention for vintage matchbook collectors. The images are so fun that i decided to print them out and display them. Vintage matchbook covers digital matchbook clip art, burlesque adult match book art, match label, old fashioned diner advertising, 350 rarepaperdetective 5 out of 5. See more ideas about displaying collections, nyc restaurants and matchbox art. Collectors are looking for unstruck, undamaged covers.

The diamond match company promptly purchased puseys patent he remained diamonds attorney for the rest of his life, and in 1894, a company. Vintage book covers are a cinch to create with the graphics fairy images. Years later, many of those nowvintage matchbooks have become collectors items. Vintage matchbooks, vintage advertising, antique matchbook covers, lot of 16, instant collection, from 1930s and 1940s, free shipping u. It might not be the largest collection on the internet, but its the most detailed i dont just post em and leave it at that. If you follow the trends in unique art, you know that bigger does not mean better. One collector is seymour shedlow, vice president of the windy city matchcover club. Any such club will charge a percentage of the sale price, but you get higher prices than the above options other than perhaps ebay.