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Set of three vintage John Mandis advertising matchbooks from Washington, D.C., featuring two historic restaurants: the Road House Inn and Market Inn.
Each matchbook features colorful Road House Inn artwork depicting an old-fashioned road construction scene with workers, horses, and machinery. The reverse advertises John Mandis' Market Inn and Antique Bar Room with a detailed illustration of the restaurant and surrounding market.
The interiors advertise live fish and lobster tanks, aged prime beef, continuous entertainment, and free valet parking.
These collectible matchbooks offer a glimpse into Washington, D.C.'s restaurant history, with attractive period graphics and advertising from two establishments operated by John Mandis.
Condition: Vintage pre-owned condition with age-related discoloration, light spotting, edge wear, and minor handling marks. Original matches remain attached in all three matchbooks. Please review photos for individual condition details.
