The
SP&S issued a number of matchbooks as an advertising medium during the peak of the
social acceptability of smoking (1930's - 1960's). I have given approximate dates
for each book shown. I think I have them in order, but there is some room for some
error.
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| Issued prior to 1945 |
Issued prior to 1945 |
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| circa 1947 |
circa 1950 |
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| circa 1951 |
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| circa mid-1950's The green
version was prone to scuff damage from the striker on the next book in the package.
Most books are like this. There were a total of 5 different colors for the 30 strike
book. Red is not shown here.
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Golden Anniversay
1958 |
circa 1960
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| circa mid-1960's |
circa mid-1960's |
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The 20-strike matchbooks were
wrapped in cellophane packs of six like this.
The 30-strike books were packaged in groups of four.
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