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Lot 53:
Description
A collection of vintage matchbox labels and assorted trade ephemera, primarily housed within a pocketed stockbook. The collection features a diverse range of lithographic designs from the late 19th to mid-20th century, representing international manufacturers. Notable matchbox labels include the Engine Brand featuring a steam locomotive, The Crow, The Telegraph, and The Favorite Yacht for M. Shasha Manchester, all marked as manufactured in Sweden. Cultural subjects are represented by labels such as Santanu and Ganga and the Safety Kali Match, alongside examples from Belgium including the Collier brand, and a South American label for the Republica del Ecuador Monopolio del Estado. The collection is supplemented by loose items including a Bryant & May’s Royal Wax match strip, a Brooke Bond Choicest Better Tea label, a Deer Head label, and a pictorial card for Italy Cadore. The stockbook features multiple transparent pockets and shows signs of historical use.
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