Sold for A$18
3 early advertising matchbook covers with matches: 1. State Express 333 Cigarettes, Bryant & May, Australia. 2. "Wild Woodbine" Cigarettes, WD & HO Wills, Sydney, Bryant and May. 3. Generic household matches, internal advertising for Mortein, Taylor Chemical Co, Sydney. Tobacciana Advertising All are cardboard with matches and striker. All 50 - 55 mm high.. 1930s
1. Good. Torn part to front, nibbled to right part of this. Rusty staple. Has only had a few matches used, the matches are printed alternately with either State Express or 333 cigarettes! 2. Good. Torn part near top on one side. Some bends. Rusty staple. Has some matches remaining, most have been used. Matches are printed with either Wild Woodbine or Cigarettes. 3. Good. Part of one end of the striker part is missing. Some bends and stains. Rusty staple. Tear or two. Most of the matches are in place. These matches are plain. Interesting group of items. Grade: N/A Estimate: $20 - 30
