Auction #18 - October 2024
This lot is closed for bidding. Bidding ended on 11/10/2024
The R22-1 Big Chief Wahoo set is a set of (9) "Matchbook" covers that can be found in two different formats. The covers are numbered on the colorful side of the cover from one through nine. The back sides of the cover can be found in one of two different formats--either blank or with an advertising back that advertises premiums. The actual matchbook covers did not hold matches but did hold small sticks of gum wrapped in glassine type paper that had matches printed on the outside. The individual pieces were stapled into the cover and they were folded over just like a matchbook. Collecting matchbook covers was a huge hobby--especially in the 1920's-1950's so these covers were issued right in the middle of that time frame.
This pair of R22 Big Chief Wahoo covers includes #1 (blank back, poor condition) and #3 (advertising back, EX condition). Great pair for the type card collector.
R22-1 Big Chief Wahoo Type Card Lot of (2)
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