In 1895 pusey sold his invention to the diamond match co. The comprehensive reference book and price guide to matchcovers, 2nd edition. Color plays a big role in creating the look and feel of any book cover design. If you have any items for sale i will be very pleased to hear from you. Are you wanting to sell a matchbook collection or are you asking if people are wanting to sell their matchbook collection. 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 front cover must stand out to get peoples attention within a second or the sale may be lost. Searchable appraisal guide to current market values for old magazines. Theyre so gorgeous i want to buy them all only to rip off the covers and frame them. I got two questions recently about matchbooks from people who came across my blog post about a matchbook covers collection sold at auction. Some unusual book shaped covers feature intricate detail on the.
Thousands of authors visit the book cover designer every month looking for premade book covers from romance to horror. Matchbooks from two night clubs, a desoto car and an ad for a book. British matchbox label and bookmatch society british matchbox. Matt klein loves the fiery passions of matchbook collectors.
Matchbox and matchbook collection vintage joblot a mainly uk. As an international membership society our members are interested in matchboxes, matchbox labels, bookmatch covers and all types of match related items from around the globe. Unlike some collectible hobbies, there is little problem here with fakes. Most us collectors generally do not want canadian or other. All you have to do is upload your covers and we take care of the rest. 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. Etsy is the home to thousands of handmade, vintage, and oneofakind products and gifts related to your search.
As an international membership society our members are interested in matchboxes, matchbox labels, bookmatch covers and all types of match related items. No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you. While the guy selling individual covers is getting a few dollars a cover i cant imagine someone making all those listings and trips to the post office without it. Matchbooks have been around since 1892, when joshua pusey patented the idea of paper matches, whose tips were. In most cases of people trying to sell their covers, the few dollars they may get simply doesnt justify the time and effort in trying to sell them. Besides some very old very specific covers most are worth 1075 cents. Im looking for the actual answer to whether shipping matchbooks is allowed thru usps. Where can i find out what old matchbox cars are worth. Shop today online, in stores or buy online and pick up in store. There are a number of options the collector has in both buying and selling covers, more than ever with the advent of the internet. Nothing is more important than an effective book cover to sell a book. Tablehopping a unique feature of this hobbycollectors visit other collectors rooms where covers are set out for the taking. During its heyday from the 1940s70s, matchbooks were available and distributed by a wide range of businesses for advertising such as flower shops, dry cleaners, car dealers, jewelry stores, dress shops, funeral homes and.
Achievements for the past year are recognized and trophies awarded to the exhibit display winners. The downside of this option is that the number of collectors available for you to approach will be limited, and if you live in a rural area. Home welcome to the british matchbox label and bookmatch society here are some items that interest our members and inspire them to collect. Here are a few key points to make sure your cover has what it takes to sell. Thats what i found recently on the auction table a binder of matchbooks in plastic sleeves, page after page of them. Get the best deal for collectable matchboxes from the largest online selection at. Matchbox labels wanted steven smiths matchbox label collection. Find mathematics book covers stock images in hd and millions of other royaltyfree stock photos, illustrations and vectors in the shutterstock collection. Cut matches from their covers to prevent a fire hazard. Stars command more, obviously, and there is a premium for books still complete with the original matches.
I have even more, but i dont know where mine are right now. Unfollow matchbook collectors to stop getting updates on your ebay feed. Either way, the best place for online commerce for private parties is none other than ebay. Matchbook seller turns cardboard into gold ebay inc. The hobby of collecting matchboxes is called phillumeny. This is the fastest and easiest way for you to sell your covers if you can find a collector willing to buy them. Check out our matchbook selection for the very best in unique or custom. Musical novelty collectable matchboxes and matchbooks are a rare find and are ideal for centrepiece display in any organised collection. Is there is no money in selling board games anymore duration.
No matter what youre looking for or where you are in the world, our global marketplace of sellers can help you find unique and affordable options. Another reader wante dto know the value of a book about booker t. Oldest known matchbook binghampton john fendrich tobacco matchbook. Most of his purchases are of matches from 1960 or earlier, and he focuses on north american matchbooks predominantly from. I want to sell a lot of matchbooks and boxes that still have the matches in them. Hold onto matchbooks from your favorite restaurants, hotels, and even the weddings that you attend. The way i understand it you can ship them as long as they are shipped ground and not air. Get the best deal for collectible matchbooks from the largest online selection at. Phillumeny british matchbox label and bookmatch society. Matchbooks for sale in uk 11 secondhand matchbooks. The host club retains a small percentage of the selling price. In addition to black and white, which work great for copy, most book covers look best. Buying or selling without iguide could be hazardous to your wealth. Cut the matchbook covers to reveal the fronts and backs of the designs.
While the guy selling individual covers is getting a few dollars a cover i cant imagine someone making all those listings and trips to the post office without it becoming a full time job. I wasnt around when the matchbook collection was sold, but i suspect that it didnt go for much. The diamond match company promptly purchased puseys patent he remained diamonds attorney for the rest of his life, and in 1894, a company salesman named henry traute got his first order for 10 million matchbooks bearing ads for pabst beer on. The comprehensive reference book and price guide to matchcovers, 2nd edition bill retskin, john williams on. If you plan on shipping please contact your local post. My latest wanted advert currently being published in the match label news. These covers are as good as gold, often selling for at least several dollars each, and often quite a bit more, but its easy to get overwhelmed in this area since there are so many. Matchbook collecting is a fun and easy way to create a visual record of your favorite local excursions and broader travels. Matchbook wine company wine brands portfolio sustainable farming sell sheet matchbook diam cork program trellis design sell sheet cover crop sell sheet logo jpg horizontal 274kb png horizontal 87kb jpg vertical 3 kb png vertical 8 kb. Match book collecting is a fun and inexpensive way to create a visual record of your favorite destinations and worldwide travel. New listingearly korbel sec champagne traders dist matchbook cover san francisco california. I get my matchbooks through trading and buying small collections like this on ebay for a reasonable amount of course. This cover manages to embody the action of a crime novel with the bare minimum of a bright color.
Custom matches and matchbooks strike up conversations about your brand with our quality selection of custom printed promotional matches and matchboxes. Years later, many of those nowvintage matchbooks have become collectors items. Almost all collectors collect most matchcovers without the matches, as long as no matches have been struck on the covers striking surface, so dont worry if your. It had some spanish senorita artwork on the cover, said klein, an ebay.
In that case, please consider simply donating them to either a local collector or a collector who will reimburse you postage, such as myself as long as the covers. Hi glenda, my twin sister passed away recently and she had several collections that i would love to sell, for example she has a matchbook collection too. To keep your prized novelty collectable matchboxes and matchbooks in prime condition, a brass match case cover is the perfect choice. The 60 best book covers of 2016, as chosen by designers.
Matchbooks, casino memorabilia, casino, collectibles. The dominant colors in an image influence mood and play a role in creating the contrast necessary to draw attention to the design. Even as ebay as helped shrink the hobby by making matchbox cars accessible to anyone, dealer shows still provide a place to. Hes made a career out of buying and selling matchbooks on ebay. In the vast majority of situations, youre going to receive exactly what you thought you bought, but you should always be guided by the adage let the buyer beware. Some unusual book shaped covers feature intricate detail on the spine. You can look on ebay all day and see people asking for huge sums for similar collections. I have a matchbook collection how could i get them appraised. Today i take a look at a batch of matchbooks i found at an estate sale and do a little research to find if its worth my time to sell. You wont get rich collecting matchbooks most covers are worth no more than a few cents each, so most folks do it because they love it.
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