Vintage Matchbox Labels - Label - Pinewood
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Massive collection of over 200 vintage matchbox labels and matchbook covers from Poland (PRL era, 1960s–1980s), featuring industrial-style designs on wood and paper with pinewood elements, overall fair condition with heavy use and possible minor parts missing.
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Massive Collection of 200+ Vintage Matchbox Labels & Matchbook Covers – Polish PRL Era & European (1960s–1980s)
An diverse phillumenist collection comprising over 200 vintage matchbox labels, uncut sheet strips, and matchbook covers dating primarily from the 1960s through the 1980s. This collection features a wide array of mid-century graphic designs, Eastern European/Polish PRL-era themes (industrial safety, sports, wildlife, tourism, and state advertising), as well as astrological series and European matchbook covers.
-Quantity: ~200+ individual items (labels, multi-panel strips, and matchbook covers).
-Themes Included: Polish PRL state advertising, nature & fauna, sports, industrial safety emblems, zodiac series, and commercial brand covers.
-Origin: Poland, Germany, and Western Europe
-General Condition: Overall good vintage condition with vibrant original printing and colors.
---Specific Detail: Please note that some of the natural thin wooden veneer matchbook covers show age-related curvature/bending. These have deliberately been kept in their original state and have not been forcibly flattened in order to prevent any risk of cracking or damage.
Please inspect all high-resolution photos for a detailed view of exact condition, variants, and layout.
Massive Collection of 200+ Vintage Matchbox Labels & Matchbook Covers – Polish PRL Era & European (1960s–1980s)
An diverse phillumenist collection comprising over 200 vintage matchbox labels, uncut sheet strips, and matchbook covers dating primarily from the 1960s through the 1980s. This collection features a wide array of mid-century graphic designs, Eastern European/Polish PRL-era themes (industrial safety, sports, wildlife, tourism, and state advertising), as well as astrological series and European matchbook covers.
-Quantity: ~200+ individual items (labels, multi-panel strips, and matchbook covers).
-Themes Included: Polish PRL state advertising, nature & fauna, sports, industrial safety emblems, zodiac series, and commercial brand covers.
-Origin: Poland, Germany, and Western Europe
-General Condition: Overall good vintage condition with vibrant original printing and colors.
---Specific Detail: Please note that some of the natural thin wooden veneer matchbook covers show age-related curvature/bending. These have deliberately been kept in their original state and have not been forcibly flattened in order to prevent any risk of cracking or damage.
Please inspect all high-resolution photos for a detailed view of exact condition, variants, and layout.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Wood type
Pinewood
Title
Vintage Matchbox Labels
Country of origin
Poland
Material
Paper, Wood
Style
Industrial
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
5 cm
Width
3 cm
Autographed by a famous person
No
Estimated period
1960-1970, 1970-1980, 1980-1990, 1990-2000
Qualification
Original/official
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