Case -- A large carton of match books containing 50 caddies of 20-stick or 30-stick match books (total of 2500 match books). One matchcover, as opposed to a series or set. It was one of the companies that produced both "tall" and standard size matchcovers. First Movies (Type I) -- A set of Motion Picture Stars matchcovers issued between 1934 and 1935 by The Diamond Match Co. Orleans -- A Superior Match Co. trademark for matchcovers that had a waxy surface coating, spattered in a random manner over the entire surface of the matchcover. Any photo, logo, graphic design, or line drawing used as art work on a matchcover. 1. Above Striker -- On back strike matchcovers, the area between the striker and the tip of the matchcover. This known set of 60 is similar to Second Hockey (Type II) except that the manumark is two lines and reads: Made in U.S.A./THE DIAMOND MATCH CO. N.Y.C. Some collectors do not include Elks in this category. They began operating around 1894. Made in USA -- A generic manumark found on matchcovers from various match companies. Combs come in all match books. Personal -- Any or all matchcovers that are made for special occasions (i.e., weddings, bar mitzvah, graduations, etc.) 3. (Written as 200-stick) (See Souvenir, Hundred Stick, Two-Forty Stick). Errors -- A matchcover category whose design was unintentionally printed incorrectly by the manufacturer and accidentally released in a customer's order. Diamond Guide Posts -- The Diamond Match Co. Salesmen's Manual, issued by the company to all its sales personnel. Doctors may be included in this category. These designs were usually on the back, while the advertisement was on the front. Bean Match Co. -- A high volume, low quality match book company located in Jaffrey, NH, which started in 1938. (See Zone System). Military -- A popular matchcover category whose advertisement mentions any branch of the Armed Services to include Air Force, Army, Coast Guard, Merchant Marine, Marine and Navy (not U.S. The artist was Martin Garrity, who was published first by the Chicago Match Co. in 1948, and then by a number of match book companies later on. All Round The Box -- Label on a matchbox which wraps around the box instead of being one or two separate glued pieces on the front and/or back panels. Most Cameos are 30-stick and some are Jewels. Matchcovers are ephemera. (See Full Length, Horizontal). The award was named after Henry Rathkamp. It operated from 1932 to 1939. An example of a legend might include: [note: colors are the first and last letter of the word (i.e., green (GN) and appear in parentheses.] The matchcover measured 9 in. (See Legitimate Clubs). Trademark -- The manufacturer's brand name of the matchcover often appearing in the manumark, but also can appear inside. The pictures in this set are smaller than the Daytime set. Tall -- Any or all matchcovers produced prior to the beginning of the vending machine period (ca. Drava -- The company was formed in 1909 by the takeover of the A. Reisner Match Works in Osijek, Yugoslavia. This award was first presented at the 1953 R.M.S. These were frequently found on Features and show the designs printed on the wide match sticks through the Knot Hole. Typical dimensions were 24 in. There are 24 total matchcovers in this set with the colors (blue, green, pink and peach -- all in light shades). Press -- 1. Pixlite Book Matches -- An old, defunct match company manumark used by the Albert Pick Co., Chicago, IL. Leatherette -- A type of matchcover having a leather-like appearance. Empire Match Co. -- An old, defunct Chicago based match company that existed from the 1920s to the 1930s. ; 1956--The California Silver Jubilee, Fresno, CA; 1961--The Kansas Centennial Fair; 1962--The U.S. Government Century of Agriculture; 1962--The California Mid-Winter Fair, Imperial, CA (also in 1965); 1963--The West Virginia Centennial; 1964--the Arizona State Fair (also continuing years); 1967--the Northwest Washington Fair (repeated in 1973); 1967--The Alaska Exposition; 1967--The Oregon 100th Anniversary; 1971--The British Columbia Exposition, and the list goes on. when opened and flattened. (written as 40-stick). New York State Souvenir Set -- This set consists of eight matchcovers in each set issued by The Diamond Match Co. around 1937. There are two matchcovers in red and two in blue. 2,014,182. Horse Racing -- A matchcover category showing or advertising official horse racing tracks, including trotters. Merchants Ind(ustries) -- An advertising specialty company located in Bellefontaine, OH, that sold and manufactured match books. Big Boy Restaurants -- A relatively new matchcover collecting category for any of the hundreds of different Big Boy restaurants, including Frisch's, Bob's, Azar's, Bill's, Elby's, Shoney's, Elias Brothers, etc. The edges are blue and the matchcover has a double striker. Philippine Match Co. -- A Asian match book manumark from the Philippines. Vista-Lite -- A Western Match Co. trademark which used a four-color photograph as part of the design on some issues. Serving a classic American fare in a comfortable Chicago style setting. (See Forty-Strike). The call letters and/or call number of the station are usually present on the front, back or inside. (See F). This phrase was discontinued in the early 1940s. Their excise mark was 2/4. Navy -- (See Military). Oriental Restaurants -- A category of restaurants including Japanese, Chinese, Thai, Korean, and other Far Eastern eating places. Half Tone -- The intermediate step between a photo and a final art reproduction on a matchcover. Operated in the 1930s. Nested Category -- A hobby organizational tool in which a subject can first be organized into a major classification and then broken down into sub-classifications. Sirius Zundholz Fabric -- A European match book manumark from Austria. (See Spot Strikers). Also known as an "A-Frane" which sums up the shape. Usually categorized under banks as a sub category. Ace -- A hobby term used to describe American Ace Boxes. Bicentennial -- Any and all matchcovers issued to commemorate the 200th anniversary of the United States. Chains -- A matchcover category whose advertisement mentions hotels, motels, restaurants, or other business establishments having multiple locations (i.e., Holiday Inn, Best Western, Bonanza Sirloin Pits, etc.). Bars -- A matchcover category whose advertisement mentions bars, taverns, cocktail lounges, or other establishments where alcoholic beverages may be obtained (not to be confused with Liquor Stores). SOB -- An abbreviation for "Strike on Back." They measured 2 in. Only the Group I term is still used. The matchcovers were 20-stick only and most came in sets of five colors each. This category comes in all sizes. (See Girlies). It was used to help facilitate mail delivery. About 30 different issues have been found. Empire Book Match Corp. -- An old, defunct match company that was located in Brooklyn, NY. It was the same size as the 30-stick matchcover with added discs or gussets on either side of the saddle, giving the opened matchcovers a satchel-like appearance. Petty Girls -- Five sets of girlie matchcovers issued by the Superior Match Co. between 1948 and 1951. (See Gold Set). Forty-Strike -- A match book size that is twice as large as the regular (20-stick) match book. Texas Souvenir Set -- This set consists of four blue matchcovers issued by The Diamond Match Co. Popular in the 1930s and 1940s, they were also referred to as "Pull Quickies." Sets include the 1958 Metalart Sets, Nebbishes Set, Monogram of California Prison Set, Chicago Match Space Set, Tip 'n Twinkle Sets, and others. Fosforera Peruanna, S.A. -- A South American match book manumark from Peru. and is often produced in sets. Convention in 11 categories. Louden's matchcover was hand lettered and read, "A cyclone of fun -- powerful caste -- pretty girls -- handsome ward-robe -- get seats early." under U.S. Pat. (See Match Book Holders, Match Safes). There are 185 matchcovers in this set with one oddity (Janet Gaynor). Atlas Match Co. (TX) -- A Texas based match company which started operation in 1960. (See Staple). Sets either "break good" or "break poorly." (See Grabber, Easy Matchcovers). (See Boxes). Lists -- A description and assignment of reference numbers by collectors and/or matchcover clubs to what matchcovers have been issued in specific categories. Introduced in 1940, their shiny appearance popularized this matchcover until the supply of aluminum dried up due to government defense work in mid-1941. Canadian Tax Stamp -- Any or all older Canadian matchcovers that have a tax stamp printed as part of the design on the matchcover. Their excise mark was 10/5. (See Small Towns). Their factory is located in Manila. Legend -- The list of abbreviations that often appears in a mail auction list. Allumettes -- French word for matches. Foreign -- Any or all matchcovers, match books, or matchboxes that were manufactured in a foreign country (outside the United States but not including Canada) or that advertise a business establishment, product or service for use or sale in that foreign country. Tehran Match Co. -- A Middle Eastern matchcover manumark from Iran. Australian Match Mfg. (See Bobtail). The personal matchcover of a well known personality (i.e., Paul Whiteman's personal matchcover), or 2. X 8 7/8 in.) This expansive field of collecting includes short-lived or transitory printed matter of current or passing interest. Adaco Co. -- An old, defunct match company. Gowland Girls -- Generally referred to as the Series of Girlie matchcovers issued by the Republic Match Co. during the 1970s. These matchcovers may come in any size. Truck Lines -- A matchcover category whose advertisement mentions any and all forms of cargo haulers or carriers. Zone Sales Co. -- An old, defunct advertising specialty company located in Delray Beach, FL that sold match books. RR -- An abbreviation for the railroad matchcovers category. (See Auto Dealers). The two line manumark read: THE DIAMOND MATCH CO./ N.Y.C. Hats -- A peripheral matchcover category with any matchcovers featuring a hat worn by a person. when opened and flattened. Federal Match Co. -- An old, defunct match company that started in 1923, and had headquarters located in New York City. Match book manufacturers do not sanction lists. (See Embossed). Group I Football, made in 1933. Advertising match books are what are sold to users by match companies and matchcovers, void of the match sticks, are what is generally collected. U UES -- An abbreviation for United Eastern Swapfest, held annually in Hagerstown, MD. Personality Products -- A European match book manumark from England (Made in Japan). (See Stock Design). (See Machine Staple, Comb). (See Royal Flash, Billboard, Double Size). The "Silver Set" issued in 1934, the second year of the Exposition, followed it. Bowling Alleys -- A matchcover category whose advertisement mentions bowling alleys, bowling products, or other recreational facility that offers the sport of bowling. The set contained popular radio broadcasters of the time. This category does not include Military. Twenty four stars appear in three colors: (green, orchid and red), making a complete set of 72 matchcovers. (See Colleges). It started in 1939 and was out of business shortly after the war ended in 1946. This symbol is offered to the match book customer but is not required. Feature Match Book -- A current manumark owned by the Lion Corporation of America (formerly Lion Match Co. of Chicago). (See Bobtailed, Clipped). by Lion Match Company, Inc. Sticky Back -- A matchcover category, introduced about 1955, which has an adhesive strip on the back of the matchcover for fastening it to the side of a cigarette pack. and there are 456 matchcovers in this set. Also called Barbecue Matches. Quantities will vary according to the matchbox size and manufacturer. The complete set consists of 200 different baseball players, each with four different colors backgrounds including blue, green, orange and red (deep tones). Pats -- A short form of "Patriotic" as applied to matchcovers within the hobby. Wartime restrictions on cellophane eventually resulted in a thin strip of glue being used to fasten the two backs of the matchcovers together. Match books were issued; just how many are not known. Included here are schedules, players, coaches, stadiums, VIPs, etc. Suggested collecting method is alphabetically within cities, within states. 2. Stapleton Co. (The) -- An old, defunct advertising specialty company located in Salt Lake City, UT, that sold match books. Taffeta Foil -- A Lion Match Co. trademark whose matchcovers had portions of the design printed with metallic foil. San Antonio World's Fair -- Opened in 1968 in San Antonio, TX. Cocktail Lounges -- (See Bars). Souvenirs -- A matchcover category that come from famous places, states, cities or other locales. Front -- The portion of the matchcover between the saddle and the bottom. They made principally "Tall" matchcovers. Cerillos De Mexico -- A Central American match book manumark from Mexico. There were approximately 40 different dealer imprints known, making a total of about 1200 different matchcovers possible. Introduced by Universal Match Corp. in the mid-1950s. This category's divisions include: 1. (Opposite of embossed.) Twenty-One Feature (21-Feature) -- A Lion Match Co. trademark for its 30-stick size matchcovers that contained 21 wide stick panes. (See Souvenir, Jumbo King). Ohio Match Co. -- A match company located in Wadsworth, OH, which started operations in 1895, and went out of business in 1987. Second Baseball -- A set of baseball players matchcovers issued in 1935, by The Diamond Match Co. General Match Co. -- An old, defunct match company that was located in Cincinnati, OH. Satintone -- A matchcover category and type that feels like satin or rayon. (Also seen as Match Cover.) Name-On Match Co. -- An old, defunct match company that was located in Cleveland, OH. Extend n'Ad -- A Universal Match Corp. trademark whose matchcover had a peel-off label, either inside or outside, where additional advertising was displayed. X 4 1/2 in. These are generally seen as blue 40-stick matchcovers. Allubox -- A European matchbox manumark from Switzerland. Nov. Co. -- An old, defunct advertising specialty company located in Dayton, OH, which sold match books. It includes matchcovers issued for Apollo 7 in October 1968 through Apollo 17 in December 1972. Action Match -- A Universal Match Corp. trademark for a different type of matchcover. -- An abbreviation for Self Addressed Stamped Envelope. Art Quality -- The footer wording used by the Art Match Company, Grand Rapids, MI on their early matchcovers. Acorn Match Co. -- An old, defunct match company of the 1920s. This process was developed in 1915. # Union Match -- A European matchcover manumark from Belgium. Other establishments that use the word "club" (i.e., night clubs, bars, gambling casinos, matchcover clubs) are not part of this category. Booklite Match Co. -- A African match book manumark from the country of South Africa. American Matchcover Collecting Club -- A currently thriving matchcover/match book collecting club, started in 1986. Oddity -- Any single matchcover that belongs to a set by virtue of its origin, but doesn't look anything like the other members of the set. Crests -- A matchcover category bearing a heraldry design. C E l z G This is one of the companies that produced both "tall" and standard size match books. Hospitals, with at least one in every state including Washington, D.C. and Puerto Rico. Manufacturers do not sell matchcovers. Reverse Striker -- A matchcover on which the striker zone appears on the back. Flair -- A Maryland Match Corp. trademark for matchcovers with the look of a textured material. Some collectors include Americana. Single -- 1. It was issued in the early 1930s. There are 95 known matchcovers with two oddities. It began operating in 1939 and was sold to Maryland Match Co. in 1959 but continued operations under its original name. Transportation -- A general matchcover category whose advertisement mentions any form of commercial or paid travel or transportation, including; 1. General -- A catchall category for: 1. all categories, or 2. categories featuring personal or oddball items, such as alligators, ravens, watermelons, miners panning for gold, lips, etc. Svenska Tandsticks Aktiebolaget -- A European match book manumark from Sweden. (See Presidential). Vista-Lite -- A Western Match Co. trademark which used a four-color photograph as part of the design on some issues. Chez Paree Serials -- Advertised as America's Smartest Theater Restaurant at 610 Fairbanks Ct. in Chicago made a matchcover for a number of its headliners. Hospitals -- A matchcover category showing or advertising a hospital, medical center, clinic, etc. Duplicates -- A second, third, etc., identical version of matchcover in a collection, often used for trading stock. Fancy (Types) -- Any or all matchcovers with other than an ordinary size or surface finish. Vista-Lite Canadian Girls Series -- A single set first issued in 1964 (the panel above the manumark was blank). Six known designs were issued. Mini-Max -- (See Hilton Mini-Max). Striking Tape -- A part of the inside of a WWII vintage 40-stick matchcover near the bottom tip. This set differs from the First Football (Silver Set) in that each player appears on four background colors including: blue, green, red and tan. This idea remained popular only for a short period of time. 121 7th Place E, Suite 360 St. Paul, MN 55101, Evening entertainment (regularly scheduled), Accommodations for tour groups of 40 or more. Diamond Brands -- A holding company based in Minneapolis, responsible for mostly Diamond box matches. They were first produced in 1965 and over 7,500 varieties are known. First Names -- A relatively new matchcover category in which the first name of a man or woman must appear. Not related to a later company of the same name from Ohio. diameter) spools of Pullmatches, frequently with an advertisement (i.e., Standard Radio, Jerry King and Milt Blink). (See Sticky Back). Horizontal -- A type of full length matchcovers in which the matchcover is held sideways in order to view the design or read the advertisement or message. Tramp Art -- Non-commercial items that are made out of match sticks, matchcovers, or various other commonplace items (Popsicle sticks, bottle caps, etc.). Match Tax Stamps -- Stamps affixed to packages of matches produced during the 1864-1883 period to show payment of the match tax. This company used the manumark Arrow Match Co. until it went out of business in 1950. Sixteen-Strike -- Very short lived match book size, with 16 match sticks. Stem -- Another term for match stick. Jewelite Sports -- A sub-category of Jewelite matchcovers relating to popular team sports. Lucky Sticks -- A Lion Match Corp. trademark for matches with various poker hands printed on the sticks. The three sub sets do not repeat the same theme or description. The artist was Lawson Wood. They were used for mailing sample match books or presentation match books. The two line manumark reads: Made in U.S.A./THE DIAMOND MATCH CO. N.Y.C. -- (See Veterans Clubs, Fraternal). It was lamely dubbed "The 1968 World's Fair", and issued several matchcovers. Presidential -- A matchcover category whose message pertains to U.S. Presidents. (See Flats). Candidates -- A matchcover category whose main theme is a person or persons running for any office be it fraternal, local political, or national political. It was reported that one collection had over 500 varieties. Miscellaneous Categories -- There are hundreds of minor categories that are mostly personal fancies of individual collectors. Class B Match Books -- An early industry name for matchcovers printed with one color on white stock. Front Cover Striker -- A matchcover design that had the striker on the front, forcing the user to close the front flap against the match book in order to strike the match. Hotels & Motels -- A general category classification of matchcovers that advertise places of lodging or rooms for a night (this category might also include guest houses, dude ranches, resorts, lodging inns, houses or courts). Back Panel -- (See Back). Safety First -- A generic safety phrase placed on the footer (lower left portion of the front).