MATCHBOOK SALESMAN’S SAMPLE CATALOGUE 1961.
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Winning Bid:
$512.32 (Includes 15% Buyer's Premium)
Bids:
4
Bidding Ended:
Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM (20 Minute Clock Begins At Wednesday, May 26, 2010 2:00:00 AM)
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Auction:
Auction #200 - Part I
Item numbers 1 through 1186 in auction 200
Value Code:
H - $200 to $400 Help Icon
Item Description
9.5x11.5”. Extensive 208 pages. “Match Corporation Of America – Chicago – Catalogue And Price List.” Extensive feature/benefits text on every imaginable style of matchbook. Page after page of attached actual matchbook samples including sports, political, pin-up art, gas stations, bars, hotels, restaurants, etc. Each sample page has textured opaque paper overlays (as made to protect samples from sticking together). In addition to the actual samples pages, there are an additional 100 pages of printed stock designs. Beautiful 60s graphics/images abound and include many names, images, logos of companies of the period. Unbroken plastic spine. Linen-like cover remains bright. Fine. Back has 7.5x11” removable pad of order forms with unused carbon paper. Order forms unused and Exc. Also, 3.5x8.5” price list booklet is removable from back cover pocket. N. Mint. One of the textured paper overlay sheets has a 5x.5" torn area due to excess glue on one of the samples on that page. Light insect damage to paper covering of inside back cover, o/w catalogue contents are bright and clean. Exc.
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