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Up for sale is a fantastic, nostalgia-packed collector\'s lot of 18 vintage advertising matchbooks from famous, defunct, and highly missed casual dining restaurant chains, iconic steakhouses, and regional supper clubs from the 1960s, 1970s, and 1980s. This layout features several clean, matching stacks—making it an exceptional instant collection for food history buffs or retro Americana enthusiasts!
Lot Breakdown Includes:
• Henry\'s Hamburgers (6x Matching Covers): An incredible multi-pack stack featuring the classic red cursive typography from the beloved, now-defunct fast-food icon of the \'60s and \'70s.
• Steak and Ale (5x Matching Covers): A premium multi-pack of the iconic Tudor-style casual dining giant founded by Norman Brinker. Features the classic dimly lit tavern graphics.
• Mr. Steak (2x Variant Covers): Includes both the classic bright red-and-yellow cartoon logo version and the harder-to-find dark maroon version.
• Cronstrom’s Supper Club (2x Matching Covers): A beautiful matching set in black and white script variants showcasing classic upper-Midwest supper club style.
• Salty’s at Redondo (1x Cover): The highly nostalgic, textured gray cover from the legendary Pacific Northwest coastal seafood staple in Washington.
• Village Inn (1x Cover): Bold orange block-branding cover from the legendary pancake and pie houses.
• Antonio’s Restaurant (1x Cover): Classic retro text layout from the Dryden, Ontario highway travel stop.
Condition:
Excellent vintage, pre-owned condition. Covers are flat and beautifully preserved with bold colors, sharp graphics, and clean text. Minor shelf wear and edge aging present consistent with authentic vintage paper ephemera. Please inspect the high-resolution photo carefully to evaluate individual striking strips and match counts. Sold as-is.
Shipping Note:
Shipped securely via USPS Ground Advantage (Surface Transport Only) to strictly comply with federal regulations regarding the shipping of safety matches.
