1935 Diamond Match Company football matchbook featuring Ray Flaherty of the New York Giants, a Pro Football Hall of Fame player and one of the most influential figures in early professional football. This issue is part of Diamond’s mid-1930s football series, which paired player portraits with printed biographical text.

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of Flaherty framed within Diamond’s standard football design, with the familiar “Close Cover Before Striking Match” line printed along the bottom edge. The interior panel contains Diamond Match Co.’s printed biographical text summarizing Flaherty’s career achievements with the Giants. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length matchbook format.

Vintage Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Nelson Stewart of the New York Americans, issued as part of Diamond’s well-known tan hockey player series produced during the 1936–1939 period.

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of Stewart in his New York Americans uniform, framed by the standard Diamond hockey design incorporating stick and puck graphics, with the printed instruction “Close Cover Before Striking Match” along the bottom edge. The interior panel contains Diamond Match Co.’s printed biographical text summarizing Stewart’s professional hockey career, presented in the familiar layout used consistently across this series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge.

Nelson Stewart was a notable early NHL player, and examples from Diamond’s tan hockey series are among the most collected pre-war sports matchbooks, valued for their player portraits and standardized biographical format. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

Vintage illustrated matchbook advertising The Homestead Restaurant, featuring its Cocktail Lounge and Dining Rooms in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. The cover and interior panels display colorful mid-century artwork, including a chef illustration promoting “Featuring Prime Ribs of Beef” and a bar scene highlighting the restaurant’s social atmosphere.

The matchbook promotes the venue as “Friendly, Homelike, Never Expensive,” with mentions of private dining rooms and parking at the door. Reservation information is printed as HU 3-9989, and the business address appears as 3107 E. Layton Avenue, Milwaukee, noted as one mile east of Milwaukee Airport (Billy Mitchell Field).

Interior panels include period typography and decorative borders, along with standard matchbook safety text. A strong example of mid-20th-century restaurant and lounge advertising ephemera, combining dining culture, graphic design, and local Milwaukee history.

Original Diamond Match Company baseball advertising matchbook issued in 1934 as part of the well-known silver border baseball series. This example features the classic Diamond vertical layout with a photographic portrait panel on the lower front cover and the printed Diamond biographical-style text panel above, framed within the silver-bordered design used for this early baseball run.

The interior retains the original Diamond-printed text block as issued, with crossed-bats graphic elements and period typography consistent with the series. Manufactured by The Diamond Match Co., with the striker positioned along the top edge. Reverse panel follows the standard Diamond format used for baseball issues of this era. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

1937 Diamond Match Company baseball matchbook featuring Joe Medwick of the St. Louis “Cardinals.” This issue is part of Diamond’s late-1930s baseball series, which presented individual player portraits accompanied by printed biographical text.

The front panel displays a photographic image of Medwick in uniform, framed within the green-bordered Diamond series design, with the standard “Close Cover Before Striking Match” line printed along the lower edge. The interior panel contains the Diamond Match Co. printed biography block, listing player background and career information in the familiar Diamond layout. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length matchbook format.

Vintage Diamond Match Company baseball matchbook cover featuring William “Wm.” Knickerbocker of the Cleveland Indians, issued in 1934 as part of Diamond’s early 1930s baseball player series.

The front panel displays a color portrait of Knickerbocker in his Cleveland Indians uniform, framed within Diamond’s distinctive teal-and-yellow baseball design. Above the portrait is Diamond Match Co.’s printed biographical text summarizing Knickerbocker’s professional career, including his major league service during the early 1930s.

The interior panel contains the standard Diamond Match Company advertising and player biography layout used across this series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker area positioned along the top edge.

This issue represents an early pre-war baseball advertising piece from Diamond Match Co., and examples featuring named major league players from this period remain highly collectible. Manufactured by The Diamond Match Co., New York. Standard Diamond matchbook cover format.

Vintage giant matchbook promoting Nero the Chimpanzee, billed as the “Star of the Show” at the St. Louis Zoo. The front shows Nero riding a unicycle beneath a striped marquee, holding sparklers with bright orange, blue, and cream graphics. The inside panel features additional zoo-themed artwork with elephants and show banners, along with promotional text inviting visitors to the attractions at St. Louis Zoo. The reverse carries matching advertising design in the same bold circus-style layout. Matches include printed stems styled to fit the overall theme.

Original Diamond Match Company hockey advertising matchbook issued during the 1936–1939 tan hockey series. This example features the standard tan-front layout with player portrait panel, printed Diamond biographical text panel above, and the familiar “Close Cover Before Striking Match” instruction along the lower edge.

Manufactured by The Diamond Match Co., New York, N.Y., with the striker located along the top edge. Interior retains the original Diamond-printed text block as issued for this series. Reverse panel is blank, consistent with known examples from the tan hockey run. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format. A representative pre-war sports advertising piece from Diamond’s widely collected late-1930s hockey series.

Vintage advertising matchbook issued for Gladys Roller Rink & Ballroom, a popular local skating and dance venue located one mile from the business center on Highway 7 East. The cover features period roller-skating artwork and bold typography promoting skating as “real fun… every nite,” reflecting the recreational culture of the era.

The front panel reads:
Gladys Roller Rink & Ballroom
1 Mile From Business Center
On Highway 7 East
Phone 116

Interior panels include skating-themed graphics and period advertising copy. The reverse panel is blank as issued. Standard full-length matchbook format, produced in the United States, with the familiar “Close Cover Before Striking” safety instruction present.

A strong example of mid-20th-century American skating rink and ballroom ephemera, appealing to collectors of roller skating memorabilia, dance hall advertising, and regional Texas matchbooks.

Vintage advertising matchbook issued for Hunt & Whittaker, Inc., a firearms and sporting goods dealer located in Jackson, Mississippi.

The main advertising panel reads “Pistols” above the business name Hunt & Whittaker, Inc., followed by the line “In Jackson Since 1921.” The address is printed as 147–149 N. Farish St., Jackson, Miss., along with the phone number 4-6539.

The upper portion of the cover features a promotional graphic with the slogan “You Will Remember Us For Our Quality, Service, Value, Prices.” Manufacturer imprint at the top reads Match Corp. of America, Chicago – Made in U.S.A.

The striker edge includes the standard safety notice “Close cover before striking.” Reverse panel is plain as issued.

A strong example of early-to-mid 20th century American retail advertising, notable for its clear firearms-related theme and complete business identification. Appropriate for collectors of Mississippi ephemera, firearms memorabilia, or vintage matchbooks.

Vintage advertising matchbook issued for Royal Tavern, located at 924 Manitou Avenue, Manitou Springs, Colorado.

The front panel features a bold yellow background with a large black question-mark graphic and the slogan “Where in H-I did I get these?” along with the phone number PH. 685-9916. The main advertising panel clearly reads Royal Tavern, followed by the full street address and city. The owners’ names, Dean & Rita Gardner, are printed at the bottom of the cover.

Interior text includes the standard safety notice “Close cover before striking”. The reverse panel is plain, as issued. Manufacturer imprint reads Western Match Co., North Hollywood, California, printed along the striker area.

A strong example of mid-century American tavern advertising, notable for its graphic design, bright color palette, and clearly printed business information. Suitable for collectors of Colorado ephemera, bar and tavern memorabilia, or vintage matchbooks.

Advertising matchbook issued for Chevrolet, featuring the bold Flying Bowties graphic design associated with Chevrolet branding from the 1960s. The front panel displays multiple stylized Chevrolet bowtie logos radiating forward, with the slogan “Chevrolet… Value You Can Depend On.”

The reverse panel promotes “Bill” Brass Chevy-Olds, listing the dealership contact information:

Phone: (405) 735-2516

Location: Buffalo, Oklahoma 73834

The inside striker panel reads “Value You Can Depend On,” and the bottom edge is printed “Lion Match Corp. of America – Detroit.” Standard full-length Lion Match format with the familiar “Close Cover Before Striking” safety instruction.

A strong example of mid-century American automotive advertising ephemera, combining dealership promotion with iconic Chevrolet graphic design, making it appealing to collectors of car memorabilia, dealership advertising, and vintage matchbooks.

Vintage advertising matchbook issued for The Del Rio Restaurant, operated by Stella & Waddy, located in Highwood, Illinois. The front panel features an illustrated couple with the text “The Del Rio – Famous for Fine Food”.

Interior text reads “Arrivederci e Grazie”, with additional wording “Stella & Waddy”. The matchbook includes the address 228 Green Bay Road, Highwood, Illinois, along with identification number ID 2-4608. Manufacturer imprint at the top reads Superior Match Co., Chicago, U.S.A.

Standard full-length matchbook format with the familiar “Close Cover Before Striking” safety instruction printed along the base. A classic mid-century restaurant advertising piece from Highwood, Illinois.

This vintage Club Normandy girly-feature matchbook displays its classic “Glamorous All Girl Show” theme with front-panel dancers and the printed number LO.1-4077. The interior and reverse show bright graphics including the “All Girl Revue” imagery. A representative example of mid-century nightclub advertising ephemera.

This vintage Casa de Fritos matchbook features the classic Frontierland artwork used in early Disneyland advertising. The cover shows the Casa de Fritos restaurant with “Authentic Mexican Food” and the Frontierland designation, while the reverse includes the “Meet Me at Disneyland” Frito Kid artwork. The interior displays the promotional Fritos map graphic and full printed match stems. A representative example of mid-century Disneyland promotional ephemera.

Vintage advertising matchbook issued for Patrick Transfer & Storage Company, located at 1117 Vine Street, Houston, Texas.

The front panel features a colorful illustrated moving truck graphic with the company name Patrick Transfer & Storage Company and a Texas-themed design. Printed contact information includes Phone Preston 0111. The reverse advertising panel promotes professional moving services, listing United Van Lines as agents and describing services such as packing, crating, moving, and storage, with the line “Serving Houston Since 1900.”

Produced by Universal Match Corp., Dallas, with standard production markings and the familiar “Close Cover Before Striking” safety instruction along the striker edge.

A strong example of early-to-mid 20th century Texas business advertising ephemera, representing Houston’s commercial moving and storage history.

Vintage European advertising matchbook promoting Chateau de Latour in Virton, Belgium.

The illustrated cover features a stylized drawing of the Chateau de Latour ruins. Text on the matchbook advertises the venue’s amenities, including:

Ses Bowlings

Ses Bars – Dancing

Son Restaurant

Contact details printed on the matchbook include:

Tel. 063/583.52 (bars & dancing)

Tel. 063/586.70 (restaurant)

Additional text identifies the location as Virton, Belgique. Produced by Universal Match (manufacturer imprint visible).

A strong example of mid-century European hospitality ephemera, combining tourism, dining, nightlife, and architectural imagery from southern Belgium.

Anniversary edition release of Stories & Alibis by Matchbook Romance, presented in an opaque red and black colorway. The front cover features a distressed, vintage-style design with the album title “Matchbook Romance” and subtitle Stories & Alibis in ornate script typography.

This edition includes the full album tracklist pressed on colored vinyl, housed in a matching sleeve consistent with the original artwork aesthetic. Issued as a special anniversary pressing, this release reflects the band’s mid-2000s emo/post-hardcore era and is sought after by collectors of alternative and scene-era vinyl.

Vintage advertising matchbook issued for Strecker & Hart Liquors, located in Annandale, Minnesota, promoting Cities Service Premium Gasoline.

The front panel features bold period advertising with the slogan “Power! Power! Power! Power!” alongside Cities Service Premium Gasolene branding. The lower portion reads “Strecker & Hart Liquors – On & Off Sale – Annandale, Minn.”

The interior text panel promotes Cities Service Premium Gasoline, describing its performance benefits and extra power. The reverse panel carries the standard “Close Cover Before Striking” instruction, with manufacturing credit to Universal Match Corp., New York.

A strong example of mid-20th-century gasoline and liquor store advertising ephemera, combining regional Minnesota business history with classic Cities Service branding.

Vintage flat matchbook issued in 1939 featuring Ed Justice, halfback for the Washington Redskins. The front panel displays a portrait of Justice with printed details noting his position (H.B.), college (Gonzaga University), height (6'1"), and weight (201). Interior text promotes this piece as one of a series of 20 autographed pictures of the Washington Redskins.

The reverse advertising panel reads “Compliments of the Ross Jewelry Co., L231 F St. N.W., Jewelers – Opticians,” and includes an “Official 1939 Schedule” reference. Matchbook carries period advertising graphics and standard “Close Cover Before Striking” instruction at the base. A strong example of late-1930s NFL and Washington Redskins sports ephemera combining player imagery with local business advertising.

Original Diamond Match Company hockey advertising matchbook issued during the early 1930s. This example features a photographic action image of Lloyd Gross on the ice, identified at the lower margin as a member of the New York Americans. The front design reflects Diamond’s early hockey layout, combining period photography with simple graphic framing typical of pre-war sports issues.

The interior retains the original Diamond-printed text block as issued. The striker is present, positioned along the edge, and the reverse panel is blank. Standard Diamond Matchbook format with the printed “Close Cover Before Striking Match” instruction along the lower front edge, consistent with known Diamond hockey matchbooks of this era.

A representative early-1930s professional hockey advertising piece from Diamond’s pre-war sports series, featuring New York Americans imagery.

Vintage 1934 Diamond Match Company baseball matchbook featuring Joe Morrissey of the Cincinnati Reds, issued as part of Diamond’s early 1930s baseball player series.

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of Morrissey in his Cincinnati Reds uniform, framed within Diamond’s green baseball-themed design featuring crossed bats and ball imagery. The interior panel contains the standard Diamond Match Co. printed biographical text summarizing Morrissey’s professional baseball career, presented in the familiar Diamond layout used throughout this series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge.

Diamond baseball matchbooks from the 1930s are among the earliest sports advertising issues produced by the company and are highly collected for their player imagery, biographical content, and period design. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond matchbook format.

1936–1939 Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Syd Howe of the St. Louis Eagles, issued during Diamond’s tan hockey series of the late 1930s.

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of Howe in his St. Louis Eagles uniform, framed within Diamond’s standard hockey-themed design with illustrated sticks and puck, and the printed instruction “Close Cover Before Striking Match” along the lower edge. The interior panel contains the Diamond Match Co. biographical text block outlining Howe’s career, including his seasons in the NHL and scoring achievements. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker located along the top edge.

Syd Howe was a prominent NHL forward during the 1930s, remembered for his scoring ability and contributions to multiple franchises, including the St. Louis Eagles and Detroit Red Wings. This matchbook represents an early hockey advertising collectible from one of Diamond Match Company’s most recognizable sports series. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

Vintage Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Aurel Joliat of the Montreal Canadiens, issued during Diamond’s tan hockey series from the mid-to-late 1930s (circa 1936–1939).

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of Joliat in his Canadiens uniform, framed within the standard Diamond hockey layout with illustrated hockey equipment motifs. The player name “Aurel Joliat” and team designation “Canadiens” appear beneath the image, with the familiar “Close Cover Before Striking Match” instruction printed along the lower edge.

The interior panel contains the Diamond Match Co. biographical text block, outlining Joliat’s career highlights and achievements, presented in the standard Diamond format used across this hockey series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge.

Aurel Joliat was a Hall of Fame forward and one of the most celebrated early stars in Montreal Canadiens history, making this a desirable early hockey advertising matchbook from Diamond’s collectible sports issues. Manufactured in the U.S.A. by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

Original 1934 Diamond Match Company baseball matchbook featuring William Herman of the Chicago “Cubs.” Issued as part of the well-known Silver-Red border series, this cover shows Herman’s portrait framed in the metallic border, with the familiar crossed-bats graphic and printed biography on the interior panel.

The inside text follows the standard Diamond layout used across the 1934 baseball run, noting Herman’s early career with the Cubs and his performance during the early 1930s. The piece uses the tall vertical format typical of these matchbooks, produced in New York by the Diamond Match Co.

A classic example from one of the most collected 1930s baseball advertising series, displaying the characteristic portrait-and-bio design associated with the Diamond issues.

1934 Diamond Match Company football matchbook featuring John West of the University of Georgia. This piece is from Diamond’s well-known mid-1930s collegiate football series, which paired player portraits with printed biographical text and classic sports-themed graphic elements.

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of West in uniform, framed within Diamond’s standard red-bordered football design, with the familiar instruction “Close Cover Before Striking Match” printed along the lower edge. The interior panel contains the original Diamond Match Co. biographical text block, outlining West’s collegiate football career and background in the distinctive Diamond layout used across this series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond matchbook format.

1936–39 Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Norman Locking of the Chicago Blackhawks. This issue is part of Diamond’s late-1930s hockey series, produced during the original six–era buildup of professional hockey collectibles.

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of Locking framed within Diamond’s standard hockey-stick border design, with the familiar “Close Cover Before Striking Match” line printed along the bottom edge. The interior panel contains Diamond Match Co.’s printed biographical text summarizing Locking’s career with the Blackhawks. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length matchbook format.

This vintage Diamond Strike-On-Box matchbox features the classic red, white, and blue Diamond branding with the “34 Safety Matches” panel on the front and “Made in U.S.A.” noted below. The side panel reads “Diamond International Corp – Diamond Match Div. – New York, N.Y. 10017.” The box retains its original wooden matches with red-tipped heads, shown partially slid open in the listing photos. Traditional strike-on-box surface is located on the side panel. A straightforward mid-century Diamond Match Co. example and a recognizable piece of American matchbox advertising.

Vintage Diamond Match Company sports matchbook featuring Morris Badgro of the New York Giants, issued during Diamond’s well-known 1934–1936 red-color sports series.

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of Badgro in his Giants uniform, framed in the standard red-bordered Diamond design with the printed instruction “Close Cover Before Striking Match” along the lower edge. The interior panel contains the Diamond Match Co. biographical text block, presenting career highlights and background information in the familiar Diamond layout used across this series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge.

Badgro was inducted into the Pro Football Hall of Fame, making this an early Hall of Fame-era football advertising piece from one of Diamond Match’s most collected sports issues. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

Vintage hotel advertising matchbook from Mickey Mantle’s Holiday Inn, dating to the 1950s–1960s era.

The front cover features a gold-toned illustration of Mickey Mantle in batting stance alongside the Holiday Inn Hotel sign, with his name printed prominently above. The design reflects the classic mid-century Holiday Inn branding tied to Mantle’s post-baseball business ventures, making it a crossover piece appealing to both hotel advertising collectors and baseball memorabilia enthusiasts.

Interior and reverse panels follow standard Holiday Inn matchbook format. Strike panel includes the usual safety line “Close Cover Before Striking.” No additional advertising text beyond the primary branding.

A desirable example of sports-related hotel ephemera, combining one of baseball’s most iconic figures with a well-known American hotel chain during its peak expansion years.

1934–36 Diamond Match Company football matchbook featuring Orien Crow of the Boston “Redskins.” This issue is part of Diamond’s mid-1930s sports player series, which included football subjects alongside baseball and hockey players.

The front panel displays a photographic image of Crow in uniform, framed within the green-bordered design used for this series, with the standard “Close Cover Before Striking Match” line printed along the lower edge. The interior panel contains the Diamond Match Co. printed biographical text block, presenting player background and career information in the familiar Diamond layout. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length matchbook format.

Vintage advertising matchbook promoting Langenfelds Ice Cream, issued for Reedy’s Eagle Cafe in Watertown, South Dakota.

The front panel features a bright yellow and pink design with the Langenfelds Ice Cream name and wheat emblem, along with the slogan “For Your Enjoyment.” The lower panel displays an illustrated ice cream sundae and reads:

“Reedy’s Eagle Cafe America’s Heritage Good Food is Good Health Watertown, S. Dak.”

Reverse panel is blank as issued. Interior strike panel includes the standard safety line “Close Cover Before Striking.”

A strong regional food and dairy advertising piece, representing mid-20th-century small-town cafe culture and ice cream promotion. Attractive graphics and bold color make this a desirable example for collectors of restaurant, ice cream, and South Dakota ephemera.

Advertising matchbook issued for Kennedy’s Timely Clothes, a Boston clothing retailer. The front cover features bold script lettering reading “Timely Clothes,” with a registered U.S. patent office emblem centered on the design. Reverse panel reads “Kennedy’s”, printed in large block lettering.

Standard fold matchbook format. Interior and exterior panels display simple mid-century retail advertising typography typical of local men’s clothing and tailoring businesses of the period. Strike surface and printed advertising panels are present. Manufacturer imprint not visible in the listing images.

Vintage advertising matchbook issued for Custy’s II, a seafood restaurant located in Danielson, Connecticut.

The cover features bold red artwork with a lobster illustration and the wording “Sea Foods – Fresh Daily.” Interior text reads “Custy’s II, Danielson, Conn.” with the telephone number 774-9442, along with the slogan “World’s Most Famous Buffet.”

A strong example of mid-20th-century restaurant advertising ephemera, combining regional seafood branding with eye-catching graphic design. Produced in standard full-length matchbook format. Reverse panel includes the familiar “Close Cover Before Striking” instruction.

Vintage advertising matchbook issued for Alice’s Restaurant, located at 23000 Pacific Coast Highway, Malibu, California. The interior panel lists the restaurant’s offerings, including cocktails and Sunday brunch, with service for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. The matchbook prominently displays the restaurant name along with the telephone number (213) 456-6646.

The exterior features a blue-and-white illustrated design showing the Alice’s Restaurant Malibu Pier structure, with the standard instruction “Close Cover • Strike on Back” printed on the reverse. Interior matches are present as shown.

A classic Southern California restaurant and bar matchbook, representing Malibu dining history and collectible West Coast advertising ephemera.

Bob Monnett appears here in his 1933 Diamond Match Company football player series, shown in full uniform on the front panel with his name and Green Bay Packers identification beneath the portrait. The reverse carries a detailed biographical write-up highlighting his move to the Packers after three standout seasons at Michigan State, his reputation as an open-field runner and reliable passer, and the strong expectations placed on him by fans familiar with his work under Jimmy Crowley, who also coached Monnett during his college years. Edge graphics show the classic early-1930s Diamond layout with the striped spine design typical of this issue.

Vintage Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Donnie McFayden of the Chicago Black Hawks, issued as part of Diamond’s tan hockey player series produced during the late 1930s (circa 1936–1939).

The front panel displays a photographic action portrait of McFayden in his Black Hawks uniform, framed by the standard Diamond hockey stick and puck motif, with the printed instruction “Close Cover Before Striking Match” along the bottom edge. The interior panel contains Diamond Match Co.’s printed biographical text outlining McFayden’s professional hockey career, presented in the familiar Diamond layout used throughout this series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge.

Donnie McFayden was a notable NHL forward during the early years of the league, and hockey player matchbooks from Diamond’s tan series remain among the most collected pre-war sports issues. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

Original Diamond Match Company football matchbook issued in 1933 as part of the Green Box flat matchcover series. This example displays the distinctive green-bordered Green Box design, with a photographic portrait panel on the lower front cover and Diamond’s printed biographical-style text panel above, arranged in the standard early-1930s layout used for this football series.

The interior retains the original Diamond-printed text block as issued, featuring period typography consistent with Green Box production. Diamond branding appears in its typical placement, with the striker positioned along the top edge. The reverse panel is plain, consistent with known examples from this series.

Vintage 1934 Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Howie Morenz of the Montreal Canadiens, one of the most important figures in early professional hockey history.

The front panel displays a period action photograph of Morenz in his Canadiens uniform, framed within Diamond’s early 1930s hockey design with the player name captioned below. The interior panel contains the original Diamond Match Co. printed biographical text, detailing Morenz’s career achievements, including his reputation as one of hockey’s first true superstars and a dominant scorer of the era. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker area present.

Howie Morenz was a three-time Hart Trophy winner and is widely regarded as the NHL’s first major superstar. He was inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame, and Diamond Match issues featuring Morenz are among the most sought-after pre-war hockey matchbooks. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Company. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

This Diamond baseball matchbook features Dave Cook of the Chicago “Cardinals” from the 1934–36 Diamond Match Co. U3-1 series. The front shows a sepia portrait of Cook in uniform, set within a black border. Above the photo is his printed name panel: “DAVE COOK – Chicago ‘Cardinals’.” The reverse carries his full printed biography, summarizing his early career and performance with the Cardinals. The text highlights Cook’s running and tackling strengths, his development under Chicago coaching, and his anticipated role in the upcoming professional season. The upper panel includes the standard Diamond crossed-bats graphic and the “Made in U.S.A. – The Diamond Match Co., N.Y.C.” line typical of this series. This example is the green-background variant, one of several color versions produced in the mid-1930s Diamond U3-1 football and baseball matchbook run.

Vintage Diamond Match Company advertising matchbook issued for The Bagdad Inn, located in Las Vegas, Nevada. The front cover features colorful themed artwork with the Bagdad Inn name prominently displayed, reflecting classic mid-century Las Vegas hotel advertising. Interior panels include printed promotional text listing affiliated Flamingo Hotels properties in cities such as Phoenix, Tucson, Flagstaff, Yuma, and McAllen, along with brief descriptions of hotel amenities offered at the time.

Manufactured by The Diamond Match Co., Chico, California, with the striker positioned along the bottom edge. Interior retains the original Diamond-printed text layout as issued. Reverse panel presents the standard informational design consistent with Diamond Match hotel issues from this period.

This vintage Swan Vestas matchbox was produced by Bryant & May Ltd, long known as match manufacturers “By Appointment to H.M. The Queen.” The box carries the classic yellow, red, and green Swan Vestas branding on the outer sleeve, with the swan logo and the slogan “The Smoker’s Match.” Side text notes a price of 3d and “British Made,” along with “Average 88 Contents” as printed on the front panel. The inner tray is present along with a group of original wooden matches, each retaining the characteristic red tips. The back panel displays the Bryant & May crest and traditional product layout associated with mid-century British match production. Striker surfaces remain on the box sides. A strong example of an early Swan Vestas matchbox and a desirable addition for collectors of British advertising and match ephemera.

This 1936 Diamond matchbook features Chicago Bears guard Daniel Fortmann, with a sepia portrait on the front panel and full biographical text on the reverse describing his birth on April 11, 1916, in Pearl River, N.Y., his arrival from Colgate University, twelve varsity letters across football, basketball, track, and baseball, and his A.B. degree. The interior text notes his play at guard while attending medical school, his 210-pound build, six-foot height, and membership in Delta Upsilon and Phi Beta Kappa. The matchbook remains unstruck, with the original green-tipped matches intact, showing the classic mid-1930s Diamond printing and the “Chicago ‘Bears’” text band along the bottom edge. A strong surviving example of the early NFL player matchbook series.

1936–39 Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Art Coulter of the Chicago “Black Hawks.” This issue is part of Diamond’s late-1930s hockey series, which presented individual player portraits paired with printed biographical text.

The front panel displays a halftone photographic portrait of Coulter framed within the standard hockey stick border design used across the series, with the familiar “Close Cover Before Striking Match” line along the lower edge. The interior panel contains the Diamond Match Co. printed biographical text outlining Coulter’s career with Chicago during the mid-to-late 1930s. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with striker along the top edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond matchbook format.

Vintage Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Harry Oliver of the New York Americans, issued during Diamond’s tan hockey series from 1936–1939.

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of Oliver in his New York Americans uniform, framed within the standard tan Diamond hockey design, with the printed instruction “Close Cover Before Striking Match” along the lower edge. The interior panel contains the Diamond Match Co. printed biographical text block, outlining Oliver’s professional hockey career and background in the familiar Diamond layout used across this series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

Vintage Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook issued as part of the well-known tan hockey series produced during the 1936–1939 period.

This example features the classic tan cover design with a black-and-white player portrait framed by the standard Diamond hockey stick and puck graphics. The interior panel contains Diamond Match Co.’s printed text block in the familiar layout used across this series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

A representative pre-war sports advertising matchbook from Diamond’s highly collected hockey series, valued for its consistent design, period printing, and strong visual appeal.

Original Diamond Match Company football matchbook issued in 1933 as part of the Green Box flat matchcover series. This example features the classic green-bordered design associated with the series, with a photographic portrait panel on the lower front cover and Diamond’s printed biographical-style text panel above, arranged in the standard early-1930s layout.

The interior retains the original Diamond-printed text block as issued, using period typography consistent with Green Box football production. Diamond branding appears in the familiar placement, with the striker positioned along the top edge. The reverse panel is plain, consistent with known examples from this series.

Feature advertising matchbook for Lauer Sisters’ Restaurant, located at 63rd Street at Normal Boulevard in Chicago. Front panel promotes it as “Chicago’s Most Beautiful Restaurant” with the line “All Foods Cooked & Served under the Supervision of the Lauer Sisters – We Never Close.” Lower display reveals a multi-color illustration of diners seated at tables, with the matches designed as decorative vertical elements framing the scene. The restaurant name is printed again across the lower strip. Typical early–mid 20th century Chicago restaurant advertising style with distinctive blue and cream layout.

Vintage 1930s Diamond Match Company football matchbook featuring William Conkright of the Chicago “Bears.” The front displays a portrait of Conkright in a red-bordered frame, while the reverse contains the printed player biography text used across this Diamond series. Manufactured in New York by the Diamond Match Co., this issue is part of the well-known 1930s red-color variant used for several football subjects.

Standard full-length matchbook format with striker on the bottom panel. Player bio section is printed in green with the familiar layout and font style typical of this run. A representative example of early football promotional ephemera tied to the Golden Age of matchbook advertising.

1935–36 Diamond Match Company baseball matchbook featuring Paul Waner of the Pittsburgh Pirates, one of the premier hitters of the Deadball and early Live Ball eras and a longtime cornerstone of the Pirates franchise.

This issue is from Diamond’s well-known 1935–36 U3-1 baseball series, which paired player portraits with printed biographical text and a consistent green-bordered design used across the set. The front panel displays a photographic portrait of Waner in his Pirates uniform, with his name and team printed beneath the image, along with the standard “Close Cover Before Striking Match” instruction along the lower edge.

The interior panel contains the original Diamond Match Co. biographical text block, outlining Waner’s career highlights and achievements in the familiar Diamond layout. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond matchbook format.

A classic mid-1930s baseball advertising matchbook featuring a Hall of Fame player from one of Diamond Match Company’s most widely collected sports series.

1930s Diamond Match Company football matchbook featuring Lone Star Dietz of the Boston “Redskins.” This issue is part of Diamond’s early sports player series, which included football subjects alongside baseball and hockey players during the period.

The front panel displays a photographic image of Dietz in uniform, framed within the standard Diamond series layout, with the “Close Cover Before Striking Match” line printed along the lower edge. The interior panel contains the printed biographical text block used across the series, outlining player background and career information. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length matchbook format.

Vintage Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Lynn Patrick of the New York Rangers, issued as part of Diamond’s tan hockey player series produced during the late 1930s (circa 1936–1939).

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of Patrick in his Rangers uniform, framed by the standard Diamond hockey stick and puck motif, with the printed instruction “Close Cover Before Striking Match” along the bottom edge. The interior panel contains Diamond Match Co.’s printed biographical text summarizing Patrick’s professional hockey career, presented in the familiar Diamond layout used across this series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge.

Lynn Patrick was a prominent NHL player and later an executive, and examples from this Diamond hockey series are among the most collected pre-war sports matchbooks. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

Vintage 1934 Diamond Match Company sports matchbook featuring John “Blood” McNally of the Pittsburgh Pirates. This issue is part of Diamond’s green-color sports series, produced during the early 1930s and known for pairing player portraits with detailed biographical text.

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of McNally in his Pirates uniform, framed within the standard Diamond green-bordered design, with the printed instruction “Close Cover Before Striking Match” along the lower edge. The interior panel contains the Diamond Match Co. printed biographical text block, presenting McNally’s career highlights and background in the familiar Diamond layout used across this series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge.

John “Blood” McNally was a notable early professional football and baseball figure, making this an early Hall of Fame–era sports advertising matchbook from one of Diamond Match Company’s most collected sports issues. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

1936 Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Mervin “Red” Dutton of the New York “Americans.” This issue is part of Diamond’s mid-1930s sports player series, which included hockey subjects alongside baseball and football players.

The front panel displays a halftone photographic portrait of Dutton framed within the tan-bordered Diamond series design, incorporating hockey-themed graphics and the standard “Close Cover Before Striking Match” line along the lower edge. The interior panel contains the Diamond Match Co. printed biographical text block, outlining player background and career highlights in the familiar Diamond layout. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length matchbook format.

Classic 1937 Diamond Match Company football matchbook featuring William Conkright of the Chicago “Bears.” This issue comes from the well-known tan-border football run produced by Diamond in New York during the late 1930s.

The front displays Conkright’s portrait above the familiar team identifier panel, while the reverse interior carries the standard printed biography block used across the 1937 football series, paired with the illustrated crossed-bats-and-ball motif adapted for this set. Produced in the typical long-format matchbook style with the striker on the lower panel.

1934 Diamond Match Company football matchbook featuring Turk Edwards of the Boston “Redskins.” This issue is part of Diamond’s early sports player series, which included football subjects alongside baseball and hockey players during the mid-1930s.

The front panel displays a photographic image of Edwards in uniform, framed within the green-bordered Diamond series design, with the standard “Close Cover Before Striking Match” line printed along the lower edge. The interior panel contains the Diamond Match Co. printed biographical text block, outlining player background and career information in the familiar Diamond layout. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length matchbook format.

Vintage Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Roy Worters of the New York Americans, issued as part of Diamond’s silver hockey player series produced during the late 1930s (circa 1936–1939).

The front panel displays a photographic image of Worters in full goaltender equipment, framed within the distinctive silver Diamond hockey design incorporating stick-and-puck graphics, with the printed instruction “Close Cover Before Striking Match” along the lower edge. The interior panel contains Diamond Match Co.’s printed biographical text outlining Worters’ professional hockey career, presented in the standard Diamond layout used throughout this series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the edge.

Roy Worters was one of the premier NHL goaltenders of his era and a Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, making his Diamond hockey matchbooks especially desirable among pre-war hockey and sports advertising collectors. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

1935–36 Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Ching Johnson of the New York Rangers, a Hockey Hall of Fame defenseman and one of the most respected blue-line players of the early NHL era. This issue is part of Diamond’s mid-1930s hockey series, which featured individual player portraits paired with printed career summaries.

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of Johnson framed within Diamond’s standard hockey-stick border design, with the familiar “Close Cover Before Striking Match” line printed along the bottom edge. The interior panel contains the Diamond Match Co. printed biographical text outlining Johnson’s career highlights with the Rangers. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length matchbook format.

Vintage Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook from Diamond’s tan-color hockey series, produced during the late 1930s (circa 1936–1939).

The front panel displays a photographic portrait framed within Diamond’s standard hockey stick and puck graphic design, with the printed instruction “Close Cover Before Striking Match” along the lower edge. The interior panel features Diamond Match Co.’s original printed text in the standard layout used throughout this series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

This vintage Club Esquire matchbook promotes Issy Bushkoff’s “Creole Follies,” with illustrated artwork and bold advertising text. The cover shows the venue’s location at Spicer Ave. & Park Blvd. in Wildwood, N.J., along with the printed phone number. The interior includes the promotional match stems and nightly entertainment details. A representative example of mid-century nightclub and revue advertising.

Early 1920s Diamond Quality matchbook cover depicting the USS Saratoga in a full-length profile illustration, rendered in a simple black-and-white line style typical of Diamond’s naval issues from this era. The image presents the ship at sea with its long flight deck, superstructure, and balanced horizon line, while the caption “U.S.S. SARATOGA” appears below. The border follows the familiar narrow-frame layout used by Diamond before mid-1930s rebranding, and the right edge carries the small Diamond Quality imprint.

Vintage Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Lo Lo Couture of the Montreal Canadiens, issued during Diamond’s tan hockey series produced in the late 1930s (circa 1936–1939).

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of Couture in his Canadiens uniform, framed within Diamond’s standard tan hockey design with stick-and-puck motif. The lower margin carries the printed instruction “Close Cover Before Striking Match.”

The interior panel contains Diamond Match Co.’s printed biographical text outlining Couture’s professional hockey career, presented in the familiar layout used across this series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker located along the top edge.

Lo Lo Couture was an important early NHL player, and examples from Diamond’s pre-war hockey series are among the most collected sports matchbooks from the era. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

Vintage Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Sylvio Mantha of the Montreal Canadiens, issued during Diamond’s 1936–1939 tan hockey series.

The front panel displays a period portrait of Mantha in Canadiens uniform, framed by the standard hockey-themed border with crossed sticks and puck graphics. His name appears above the image, with the familiar “Close Cover Before Striking Match” instruction printed along the lower edge.

The interior panel contains the Diamond Match Co. printed biographical text, outlining Mantha’s NHL career highlights with Montreal during the early 1930s. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge.

Produced by The Diamond Match Co., New York, this example represents one of the classic pre-war hockey player advertising matchbooks, issued during the golden age of Diamond’s sports series. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

Vintage advertising matchbook from the Black Diamond Bar & Cafe in Belt, Montana. Front panel features bold brown lettering on a light aqua background, with the classic “Thank You” panel and illustrated promotion for Wine, Liquors, and Dinner Foods. Manufactured by Match Corp. of America, Chicago — Made in U.S.A. This piece is part of the mid-century regional bar and café matchbook genre, collected for its typography, local advertising history, and distinctive color palette. Inside striker and reverse panel show typical age toning consistent with vintage matchbooks.

This early Pine Valley Golf Club matchbook was produced by The Diamond Match Co. of New York City and features the club’s classic green-ink branding. The front panel displays “Pine Valley Golf Club – Pine Valley, N.J.” with the small pine-tree emblem beneath the lettering. The reverse shows the PVGC crest — a stylized central pine framed by surrounding trees and scrollwork, with “P.V.G.C.” on the signboard. The inside cover presents the factory text “Made in U.S.A. – The Diamond Match Co. N.Y.C.” The bottom panel carries the printed reminder “Close cover before striking match.” A solid example of early private-club advertising from what is widely considered one of the greatest golf courses in the world.

Vintage Diamond Match Company baseball matchbook featuring Ed Majeski of the Philadelphia Athletics, issued in 1934 as part of Diamond’s silver-border baseball series.

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of Majeski in his Athletics uniform, framed within the silver border design used across Diamond’s 1934 baseball issues. The upper portion features the standard Diamond baseball graphic with crossed bats and ball, along with the printed biographical text block summarizing Majeski’s professional baseball career, presented in Diamond’s familiar layout.

The interior panel contains the full Diamond Match Co. printed biography text. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co.

This issue is part of Diamond’s early-1930s baseball player run, one of the most widely collected pre-war sports matchbook series. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

1934 Diamond Match Company baseball matchbook featuring Ray Benge of the Brooklyn “Dodgers.” This issue is part of the well-known Diamond baseball series issued during the early 1930s, which paired player portraits with printed biographical text.

The front panel displays a halftone photographic portrait of Benge framed within the green border design used for this series. The reverse interior panel contains the standard Diamond Match Co. printed biography block, listing player position, batting and throwing information, physical statistics, and career notes, accompanied by the crossed-bats illustration commonly seen across the set. The striker is located along the bottom panel. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length matchbook format.

1934 Diamond Match Company baseball matchbook featuring William McKechnie of the Boston “Braves.” This issue is part of Diamond’s early 1930s baseball series, which presented individual player portraits accompanied by printed biographical text.

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of McKechnie framed within the orange-and-black Diamond series design, with baseball-themed graphics and the standard “Close Cover Before Striking Match” line along the lower edge. The interior panel contains the Diamond Match Co. printed biography block, outlining player background and career information in the familiar Diamond layout. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length matchbook format.

This mid-century feature matchbook advertises Vagabond’s House, the Los Angeles nightclub at 2505 Wilshire Blvd, with the front panel displaying the red-and-gold logo and the telephone exchange DUnkirk 4-3293. Inside, the matchsticks form the signature “topless tiki” illustration, a continuous risqué scene popular in 1950s bar and lounge promotions. The artwork extends across the inner flap and lower panel, capturing the tropical aesthetic associated with Joe Chastek’s branding during the post-war era. Colors remain vivid throughout, including the deep red cover and the blue and teal internal artwork, and the striker is present on the bottom panel. A distinctive example of Los Angeles nightlife advertising and a desirable addition for collectors of tiki culture and mid-century matchbooks.

Original 1935–36 Diamond Match Company baseball matchbook featuring Frankie Frisch of the St. Louis Cardinals. This series is known for its bright red border, portrait photo on the lower panel, and a printed biographical section on the inside cover. The interior text includes career highlights, collegiate background, and batting records, laid out in the familiar Diamond format with crossed-bat illustration above the bio.

Front panel shows a half-tone photographic portrait framed in silver, with the standard “Close Cover Before Striking Match” line along the bottom edge. The upper interior retains the classic Diamond Match Co. New York imprint. Standard full-length matchbook format.

Original Diamond Match Company hockey advertising matchbook from the 1936–1939 tan-color hockey series. This example features the standard tan front panel design used throughout the series, with a black-and-white photographic image framed by crossed hockey sticks and puck graphics.

The interior panel contains Diamond Match Co.’s printed promotional text in the familiar layout used for this hockey run. Reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker located along the top edge. Produced by The Diamond Match Co., New York.

Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format. A representative pre-war hockey issue from Diamond’s well-known late-1930s sports series.

Vintage Diamond Match Company sports matchbook featuring Harold Jackson of the Chicago “Black Hawks.” This issue is part of Diamond’s early sports player series, which included hockey subjects alongside baseball and football players.

The front panel displays a halftone portrait of Jackson framed within the standard Diamond border design, with the “Close Cover Before Striking Match” line printed along the lower edge. The interior panel contains the printed biographical text block used across the series, outlining player background and career notes. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with striker positioned along the top edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length matchbook format.

This 1920s–1930s Diamond Quality matchbook was issued as a promotional piece by the Brookover Oil Company of Eureka, Kansas and features the classic Pennzoil “100% Pure Pennsylvania – Safe Lubrication” sunburst logo on the front. The reverse panel carries the advertising text “Compliments of Brookover Oil Company – Phone 1026 – Eureka, Kansas,” along with the Diamond Match Company’s standard “Close Cover Before Striking Match” line.

1937 Diamond Match Company baseball matchbook featuring Charles “Charlie” Grimm of the Chicago Cubs, a Hall of Fame player and manager and one of the most recognizable figures in Cubs history. This issue is part of Diamond’s red-border baseball series from the late 1930s, which paired player portraits with detailed biographical text.

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of Grimm in Cubs uniform, framed within the red Diamond baseball design, with the standard “Close Cover Before Striking Match” line printed along the bottom edge. The interior panel contains Diamond Match Co.’s printed biographical text outlining Grimm’s playing and managerial career. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length matchbook format.

Original vintage Diamond Match Company advertising matchbook produced during the World War II era for Du Barek’s Tavern, located at 3859 W. 47th Street, Chicago. The front panel features bold patriotic artwork with red, white, and blue graphics and the slogan “STEP ON IT!”, incorporating wartime imagery associated with the period.

The main text promotes Schlitz on Tap and includes the printed phone number LAF 7348, along with proprietor credit A. Baranowski, Mgr. The reverse panel is printed with “Home of Weber’s 4th Degree Club” emblem. Manufactured by The Diamond Match Co., Chicago, with standard period typography and layout. Striker present, and the interior retains the original Diamond-issued format.

A strong example of WWII-era tavern advertising with patriotic theme, representative of early 1940s American matchbook production.

Vintage advertising matchbook issued for The Bathing Corporation of Southampton, featuring a simple, bold blue design with gold lettering and a prominent shell emblem incorporating the initials “BS.” The front panel reads “The Bathing Corporation of Southampton” with the telephone exchange TEL-665 printed vertically.

Produced by Lion Match Co., Inc., Made in U.S.A., with standard period typography and layout. The lower front panel displays the familiar “Close Cover Before Striking” safety text. Reverse panel is plain.

Standard full-length matchbook format. A straightforward and visually striking piece of early 20th-century seaside and leisure advertising ephemera associated with Southampton, New York.

Vintage Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Harold Starr of the New York Rangers, issued during Diamond’s tan hockey series from 1936–1939.

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of Starr in his Rangers uniform, framed within the standard tan Diamond hockey design, complete with the illustrated hockey stick and puck motif and the printed instruction “Close Cover Before Striking Match” along the bottom edge.

The interior panel contains Diamond Match Co.’s printed biographical text outlining Starr’s professional hockey career, presented in the familiar Diamond layout used across this pre-war series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge.

This series is widely collected for its early NHL player portraits and consistent Diamond Match Company design, making it a strong representative example of 1930s hockey advertising ephemera. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

Original Diamond Match Company baseball advertising matchbook issued in 1934, featuring Pittsburgh Pirates player William M. Harris. This example displays the blue-border design used for the 1934 baseball series, with a photographic portrait panel on the front cover and Diamond’s printed biographical text panel above, accompanied by crossed-bats and baseball graphic elements.

Produced by The Diamond Match Co., with the standard “Close Cover Before Striking Match” instruction printed along the lower edge. The interior retains the original Diamond-printed text block as issued for this series. Reverse panel is blank, and the striker is positioned along the top edge, consistent with known examples from this issue.

Original Diamond Match Company matchbook cover issued for the 1939 New York World’s Fair, featuring the Cosmetics Building pavilion.

The front cover displays a colorful illustrated aerial view of the Cosmetics Building, paired with the official New York World’s Fair 1939 Trylon and Perisphere emblem. The side panel includes the standard Diamond Match production imprint.

The interior text panel describes the design and purpose of the Cosmetics Building, noting its glass construction, architectural design by Cross and Cross with John H. Hirons, and its use as an auditorium for motion pictures, pageants, and cosmetic shows during the fair.

Reverse panel is blank as issued. Standard full-length Diamond Match format, produced in the U.S.A., with the familiar “Close Cover Before Striking Match” instruction present.

A classic World’s Fair advertising matchbook representing one of the fair’s themed exhibition buildings and a strong example of late-1930s American exposition ephemera.

Original Diamond Match Company football matchbook issued in 1933 as part of the Green Box flat matchcover series. This example features the green-bordered design used for the series, with a photographic player portrait panel on the lower front cover and Diamond’s printed biographical-style text panel above, set within the period Green Box layout.

The interior retains the original Diamond-printed text block as issued. The standard Diamond branding and typography are present, with the striker located along the top edge. Reverse panel is plain, consistent with known examples from this early 1930s football issue.

Original Diamond Match Company football matchbook issued in 1933 as part of the Green Box flat matchcover series. This example features the classic green-bordered Green Box design, with a photographic portrait panel on the lower front cover and Diamond’s printed biographical-style text panel above, arranged in the standard early-1930s layout used for football issues.

The interior retains the original Diamond-printed text block as issued, using period typography consistent with the Green Box series. Diamond branding appears in the familiar placement, with the striker positioned along the top edge. The reverse panel is plain, consistent with known examples from this production.

Original Diamond Match Company baseball advertising matchbook issued in 1934 as part of the U-1 baseball series. This example features the classic red-border front design with a photographic portrait panel on the lower front cover and Diamond’s printed biographical-style text panel above, accented with crossed bats and baseball graphic elements typical of the series.

The interior retains the original Diamond-printed text block as issued. The reverse panel is blank, with the striker positioned along the top edge. Printed instruction “Close Cover Before Striking Match” appears along the lower front edge, consistent with known U-1 baseball issues.

Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format. A representative early-1930s baseball advertising issue from Diamond’s pre-war sports series.

Vintage advertising matchbook featuring The Widow Browns Cafe and The Marble Dale Pub, both longtime Connecticut establishments. The design presents hand-drawn, chalkboard-style graphics with clearly printed business names, locations, phone numbers, and founding years.

One panel advertises The Marble Dale Pub, established in 1973, located on Route 202 in Marble Dale, Connecticut. The opposite panel promotes The Widow Browns Cafe, established in 1977, located at 128 Federal Road, Danbury, Connecticut. Typography and layout reflect a late 20th-century neighborhood tavern aesthetic.

Standard full-length matchbook format with printed interior text and plain reverse panel. A representative piece of regional restaurant and bar advertising ephemera, capturing local Connecticut dining history in original printed form.

Red-border Diamond baseball matchbook featuring George Musso of the Chicago “Bears.” The front carries his sepia portrait with the classic “Close Cover Before Striking Match” bar beneath. The reverse panel presents his printed biography, noting his rise from New Wilmington, Pennsylvania, his four-sport collegiate career, his 260-pound frame, and his reputation for physical dominance on the field. It highlights his All-America selection, his leadership role with the Bears, and his continued academic standing in the School of Science. Classic late-1930s Diamond Match Co. format.

Classic 1934 Diamond Match Company baseball matchbook featuring Jim Elliott of the Philadelphia “Phillies.” This is the silver-border variant, part of the well-known 1934–36 Diamond baseball series issued by The Diamond Match Co., New York.

The cover displays a sepia portrait of Elliott framed in the silver border design used across the baseball run, while the inside panel carries the standard printed biographical text paired with the illustrated crossed-bats motif. Reverse is blank as issued.

Approximate full length: ~4.5 inches (standard Diamond Match format).

A representative early baseball advertising matchbook from one of the most collected Diamond Match Co. sports issues of the 1930s.

1935–36 Diamond Match Company baseball matchbook featuring Hugh M. Critz of the New York “Giants,” issued in the U3-1 blue-border series. The front displays a sepia-tone player portrait framed in the familiar blue-silver border used for this run. The inside cover carries the standard printed biography panel used across the 1935–36 series, including career highlights, team affiliation, and basic player details. The reverse shows the classic crossed-bats motif printed above the text section, consistent with Diamond’s design format of the mid-1930s.

Manufactured by The Diamond Match Co., N.Y.C., this series is a recognized part of early baseball matchbook advertising and is collected both for its player selection and its clear visual identifiers (border color, portrait format, and bio layout). Full-length matchbook format with striker at bottom.

This World War II–era propaganda matchbook features the slogan “Match ’Em Bond for Bomb” with a caricature of Hitler clinging to a globe on the front panel. The reverse reads “Strike at the Seat of Trouble — Buy War Bonds,” reflecting wartime home-front messaging. The interior advertising promotes Putnam & Thurston’s, Worcester, Massachusetts, and the match stems are illustrated as bomb silhouettes. A representative example of mid-1940s patriotic and propaganda matchbook art.

Original WWII-era Diamond Match Company advertising matchbook produced for Du Barek’s Tavern, featuring the well-known wartime “Step on Hitler” patriotic graphic. The front panel displays the bold red, white, and blue design with the caricature artwork and period typography, including the printed phone number LAF 7348.

Issued for Du Barek’s Tavern – Schlitz on Tap, located at 3859 W. 47th Street, Chicago, with A. Baranowski listed as manager. The interior retains the original Diamond-printed striker panel marked “Match Corp. of America – Chicago – Made in U.S.A.”, with the standard “Close Cover Before Striking” safety notice.

The reverse panel is printed “Home of Weber’s 4th Degree Club” with the fraternal emblem, consistent with known examples from this issue. Full-length Diamond matchbook format with original covers intact. A classic World War II–period Chicago tavern advertising piece combining patriotic propaganda imagery with local business promotion.

This 1935–36 Diamond baseball matchbook features Hazen “Kiki” Cuyler of the Chicago “Cubs,” shown in a full-length batting pose with a green and yellow layout typical of the Diamond U3-1 series. The reverse panel includes the printed biographical text highlighting Cuyler’s height, weight, batting and throwing information, and his 17-year career averages. The upper panel carries the characteristic crossed-bats graphic with ball in glove, alongside the narrative about his 1933 season and World Series performance. The back is the plain tan striker-side typical of mid-1930s Diamond issues. A classic example from this popular baseball matchbook run.

Vintage 1936 advertising matchbook promoting the Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling heavyweight fight, tied to the national Buick-sponsored broadcast. Front panel reads “Tune in on the Biggest Match Yet! Joe Louis vs. Max Schmeling – June 18th 1936” with bold fight-graphic artwork of both boxers. Reverse panel lists “16 Reasons Why Buick’s the Buy” with period automotive features and a small car illustration. Inside cover shows NBC Red & Blue Networks promotion with Hear Clem McCarthy and Edwin C. Hill describe this great battle, plus the broadcast tagline “Ladies and Gentlemen … THE WINNAH!” over the match stems. Interior graphic also includes the phrase “It’s a knockout!” Classic 1930s boxing and automotive cross-promotion piece with strong color printing on front, reverse, and interior.

This vintage matchbook advertises KIST Beverages and Honolulu Soda Water Co., Ltd., located at 844 Mokauea St., Honolulu 12, Hawaii. The front and back panels feature the classic black-and-red KIST graphic design with the “Enjoy KIST Beverages – All Sizes All Flavors” logo and the Honolulu address printed below. The reverse panel shows the full “Honolulu Soda Water Co., Ltd.” text with matching black border lines and branding. Made in the U.S.A. by The Diamond Match Co., N.Y.C., as printed along the edge. Interior striker and match stems are present, with the typical factory print layout.

1934 Diamond Matchbook featuring Lloyd Waner of the Pittsburgh “Pirates,” Silver Border variation. The front shows a sepia portrait of Waner, while the reverse carries his printed biography detailing his batting achievements, fielding performance, and team history through the early 1930s. The matchbook includes the classic Diamond Baseball series design with bats-and-ball graphic above the bio panel. All printed text and imagery follow the original period layout.

Vintage Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Dave Schriner of the New York Americans, issued during Diamond’s well-known tan hockey player series from 1936–1939.

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of Schriner in his Americans uniform, framed within the standard Diamond hockey stick and puck design, with the printed instruction “Close Cover Before Striking Match” along the lower edge. The interior panel contains the Diamond Match Co. printed biographical text summarizing Schriner’s professional hockey career, presented in the familiar Diamond layout used throughout this series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge.

Dave Schriner was a prominent NHL scorer during the 1930s and remains a recognized figure from hockey’s pre-war era. Matchbooks from Diamond’s tan hockey series are among the most collected early hockey advertising issues. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

Vintage Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook issued as part of Diamond’s tan-color hockey series produced during the late 1930s (circa 1936–1939).

The front panel features a black-and-white photographic portrait set within Diamond’s standard hockey stick and puck graphic design, with the printed instruction “Close Cover Before Striking Match” along the lower edge. The interior panel contains Diamond Match Co.’s original printed text in the standard format used across this series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

Original Diamond Match Company hockey advertising matchbook issued during the 1936–1939 tan hockey series. This example features the classic tan-front design used for the series, with a photographic player portrait panel on the lower front cover and Diamond’s printed text panel above, framed within the standard hockey-stick and puck graphic layout.

The interior retains the original Diamond-printed text block as issued for this series. The familiar “Close Cover Before Striking Match” instruction appears along the lower front edge. Striker is positioned along the top edge, consistent with known Diamond hockey matchbooks from this period. Reverse panel is blank.

Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format. A representative pre-war Diamond hockey issue from the late 1930s tan series.

Classic 1934–36 Diamond Match Company baseball matchbook featuring Carl Hubbell, star pitcher of the New York “Giants.” This series is known for its bright green covers, portrait photo at the bottom, and a biographical panel paired with illustrated crossed bats on the inside cover.

The text panel highlights Hubbell’s dominant performance during the early 1930s, including his remarkable 23 wins in 1933, consecutive shutouts, postseason achievements, and recognition as one of baseball’s most reliable left-hand pitchers of the era. The portrait photo shows Hubbell in uniform, posed at the plate in a sepia-style image typical of the issue.

Back cover is blank, consistent with many Diamond baseball releases. Standard full-length format.

Vintage Diamond Match Company baseball matchbook featuring Harold “Muddy” Ruel of the Chicago White Sox, issued as part of Diamond’s 1935–1936 U3-1 baseball series, recognizable by its blue-bordered design.

The front panel displays a photographic action portrait of Ruel in full catcher’s gear, framed within the standard Diamond sports layout, with the printed instruction “Close Cover Before Striking Match” along the lower edge. The interior panel contains the Diamond Match Co. biographical text block, outlining Ruel’s playing career and background in the familiar Diamond format used across this series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge.

Ruel was a longtime Major League catcher best known for his years with the Chicago White Sox and Washington Senators, making this a classic 1930s baseball advertising piece from one of Diamond Match Company’s most collected player issues. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

Original Diamond Match Company baseball matchbook cover issued during the 1935–1936 U3-1 baseball series. This example features the standard red-border Diamond layout used for the series, with a black-and-white player portrait panel on the lower front and the printed Diamond informational text panel above.

The interior text panel is printed in the familiar Diamond Match Co. format used across this run. Reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker located along the top edge. The front lower edge displays the standard “Close Cover Before Striking Match” instruction. Manufactured by The Diamond Match Co., New York, N.Y. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

Early 1934 Diamond Match Co. baseball issue featuring William G. Rogell of the Detroit “Tigers.” The front panel carries the sepia portrait framed in the series’ silver-border layout, with team attribution printed beneath. The upper panel includes the full biographical write-up: Rogell’s standout defensive work in 1933, his American League record for double plays as shortstop, his winter training regimen, and his playing measurements (“5 ft. 10 in., 165 lbs.”). The Diamond Match Co. New York imprint appears along the inside edge. Classic green-tinted background consistent with this year’s baseball run, with crossed-bat graphic above the player text. Standard full-length cover format.

Original Diamond Match Company matchbook issued during the 1935–36 U-3 baseball series. This example features the blue-border design used for the series, with a player portrait panel on the front and Diamond’s printed biographical text panel above.

Produced by The Diamond Match Co., with the familiar “Close Cover Before Striking Match” instruction printed along the lower edge. The interior retains the original Diamond text block as issued for this series, and the reverse panel is blank. Striker is located along the top edge, consistent with known U-3 baseball issues. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format. A representative mid-1930s baseball advertising issue from Diamond’s pre-war sports series.

Vintage Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Harold “Hap” Oliver of the Boston Bruins, issued during Diamond’s 1934–35 silver hockey series.

The front panel displays a photographic image of Oliver in his Bruins uniform, framed within Diamond’s distinctive silver-border hockey design. The interior panel contains the standard Diamond Match Co. printed biographical text summarizing Oliver’s professional hockey career, presented in the familiar Diamond layout used across this early hockey series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge.

Harold Oliver was a key early Boston Bruins player and a Hockey Hall of Fame inductee, making this a desirable pre-war hockey advertising piece from one of Diamond Match’s most collected sports series. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond matchbook format.

3 3/8 inches wide by 4 1/4 height. With figural matches.

Helen Hamilton's Troika, Continental Revues Twice Nightly, Washington, District of Columbia Matchbook

Vintage Diamond Match Co. advertising matchbook issued for Joe DiMaggio’s Restaurant, located at Fisherman’s Wharf Grotto, San Francisco, California. This example dates to the 1940s and features bold red cover graphics with gold lettering promoting the restaurant, including menu offerings and printed phone number for reservations.

The interior panel displays a color portrait-style image associated with Joe DiMaggio and period Diamond Match advertising design. The reverse panel includes Diamond Match Co. manufacturing text, noting U.S. production, with standard striker placement along the lower edge.

Typical full-length Diamond Match format, as issued. A representative mid-20th-century restaurant advertising piece combining sports-related branding with classic Diamond Match Co. design aesthetics. Manufactured in the United States by The Diamond Match Company.

Vintage Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Frank Finnigan of the St. Louis “Eagles.” Issued as part of Diamond’s well-known tan hockey player series, produced during the 1936–1939 period.

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of Finnigan in his St. Louis Eagles uniform, framed by the standard Diamond hockey stick and puck design, with the printed instruction “Close Cover Before Striking Match” along the lower edge. The interior panel contains Diamond Match Co.’s printed biographical text outlining Finnigan’s professional hockey career, presented in the familiar Diamond layout used throughout this series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge.

Frank Finnigan was a notable NHL player of the 1930s, and examples from Diamond’s tan hockey series are among the most collected pre-war hockey advertising matchbooks. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

Vintage Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Lorne Chabot of the Chicago Blackhawks, issued as part of Diamond’s well-known tan hockey player series produced during the 1936–1939 period.

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of Chabot in his Blackhawks uniform, framed by the standard Diamond hockey stick and puck design, with the printed instruction “Close Cover Before Striking Match” along the lower edge. The interior panel contains Diamond Match Co.’s printed biographical text outlining Chabot’s professional hockey career, presented in the familiar Diamond layout used throughout this series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge.

Lorne Chabot was a prominent NHL goaltender of the 1930s and a key figure in early Chicago Blackhawks history. Matchbooks from Diamond’s tan hockey series are among the most collected pre-war hockey advertising issues. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond matchbook format.

Early Diamond Match Company baseball matchbook from the 1934 red-border series featuring Hugh M. Critz of the New York “Giants.” The front displays a sepia-toned portrait framed in red with the familiar Diamond layout used across this run. Inside cover text presents the standard printed biography, noting fielding highlights, batting averages, and club history, all set above the illustrated crossed-bats motif typical of Diamond’s 1930s sports issues.

Back panel carries manufacturer credit (“The Diamond Match Co., N.Y.C.”) with the usual tall, full-length matchbook format used for this set. Colors, fonts, and design elements align with other authenticated examples from the red baseball series. A representative piece from one of the most collected pre-war matchbook baseball issues.

This is a 1939 advertising feature matchbook promoting King Oscar Sardines, produced for the Bjelland Co. and tied to the New York World’s Fair. The front panel reads: “For your next Lunch, Snack or Tidbit Try King Oscar – Brisling Sardines, Mackerel, Kippered Herring, Kippered Snacks etc.” with the classic King Oscar logo above. Lower panel displays the illustrated sardine-shaped matches arranged in a row, each designed to look like a fish — a distinctive and highly collectible feature of these early food-brand matchbooks. Reverse carries additional promotional copy highlighting King Oscar product lines and quality claims. Colors remain strong with the characteristic blue and cream layout associated with late-1930s Bjelland advertising. Interior striker remains present on the bottom panel.

Vintage Diamond Match Company hockey matchbook featuring Carl Voss of the St. Louis Eagles, issued as part of Diamond’s well-known tan hockey player series produced during the late 1930s (circa 1936–1939).

The front panel displays a photographic portrait of Voss in his St. Louis Eagles uniform, framed by the standard Diamond hockey stick and puck motif, with the printed instruction “Close Cover Before Striking Match” along the lower edge. The interior panel contains the Diamond Match Co. printed biographical text summarizing Voss’s professional hockey career, presented in the familiar Diamond layout used consistently across this series. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge.

Carl Voss was a prominent early professional hockey player and later a coach, and examples from Diamond’s tan hockey series are among the most collected pre-war hockey matchbooks. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length Diamond Matchbook format.

1935–36 Diamond Match Company baseball matchbook featuring Leo Durocher of the St. Louis “Cardinals.” This issue is part of Diamond’s mid-1930s baseball series, which presented individual player portraits accompanied by printed biographical text.

The front panel displays a halftone photographic portrait of Durocher framed within the green-bordered design used for this series, with the standard “Close Cover Before Striking Match” line along the lower edge. The interior panel contains the Diamond Match Co. printed biography block, listing player position, physical statistics, and career notes in the familiar Diamond layout. The reverse panel is blank as issued, with the striker positioned along the top edge. Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co. Standard full-length matchbook format.

Original 1935 Diamond Match Company black-border baseball matchbook featuring Al Lopez of the Brooklyn “Dodgers.” This issue presents the familiar portrait photo on the lower panel with Lopez in uniform, framed in the distinctive black border used for this run. The upper interior panel carries the standard Diamond Match Co. printed biography block used across the 1935 baseball series, including career notes and team identification, paired with the crossed-bats illustration that appears in this set.

Manufactured in New York by The Diamond Match Co., this is a representative example from one of the most collected pre-war baseball matchbook issues. Standard full-length matchbook format.

Issued by the Diamond Match Company in 1934, this baseball player matchbook features Charles “Chuck” Klein of the Philadelphia “Phillies.” The front displays a sepia player portrait framed by the green border style used in this series. The inside biography panel presents Klein’s career highlights as printed by the manufacturer, including his years with the Phillies and Cubs, his batting record, and notable achievements. The text block is clear and fully legible, showing the typical Diamond Match Co. layout of the mid-1930s. The reverse carries the standard blank strike area and factory markings. Classic early baseball advertising piece from the well-known 1934 Diamond Match Co. player lineup, collected for its imagery, variation colors, and historical appeal. Dimensions follow standard matchbook size for the period.

Complete 1937 baseball-schedule matchbook issued by Eagle Tire Co., featuring the full season schedules for both the New York Yankees and the New York Giants printed inside. The front shows a bold baseball player graphic with “BASEBALL SCHEDULE 1937” across the top. The reverse promotes Eagle Tire Co.’s automotive services, including brake work, alignment, ignition service, auto radios, batteries, and seat covers. Inside is the tall “Giant” matchbook layout with crisp printed schedules and the original matches still present — a strong 1930s advertising piece and a nice example of sports-themed ephemera.