Vintage Matchbook Album WW2 To 1990 War Effort, Hotels, Trains, More 430+ Covers for Sale

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Vintage Matchbook Album WW2 To 1990 War Effort, Hotels, Trains, More 430+ Covers For Sale

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Vintage Matchbook Album WW2 To 1990 War Effort, Hotels, Trains, More 430+ Covers:
$485.00

This vintage matchbook album is a remarkable piece of history. It contains over 430 covers that showcase the United States' war effort during World War II and the subsequent years. The matchbook covers are a fascinating collection, with advertisements and artifacts from various industries, hotels, bars, railroads, tourist destinations, election campaigns, and more.

Included are a war bond issue in which the match is struck on the seat of Hitlers pants, a cover commemorating the wedding of Princess Diana and Prince Charles, Jack Dempsey’s restaurant in NYC, various WW2 bases and officer clubs, NYC Copacabana, sports figures, Mayor LaGuardia reelection offer, New York Worlds Fair, Dartmouth and Harvard, and many more well known destinations.

Most are 20 match books but some jumbo and 10 match book covers are included (see pictures).

The album is an excellent addition to any collection of paper items or matchbooks, and it is a unique piece of American history. The matchbooks are a testament to the country's resilience and resourcefulness during a time of great adversity. This item is a must-have for any collector or history enthusiast.