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This lot comprises a collection of vintage matchbooks and three larger associated aviation-themed cards. The matchbooks, constructed from paper and cardboard, primarily date from the mid to late 20th century. They feature various aircraft, including the Hawker Siddeley Sea Hornet F. Mk. 20, Harrier, and Hunter. Visible text indicates origins from Belgium, Germany, and Austria, with some manufactured by Solo Matches, and stating "AU CONT. 40 MATCHES" or "AV. CONT. FORTY MATCHES" (Contains 40 Matches). Several opened matchbooks reveal red-tipped matches and detailed captions for aircraft such as the 1910 Bristol Boxkite and the Vickers Armstrong Supermarine Spitfire Mk. XI, noting them as exhibits from The Shuttleworth Collection. A larger white matchbook is marked "ARMY & AIR FORCE EXCHANGE SERVICE." The accompanying cards depict historical aircraft, including one labeled "PHOENIX FLYER, " and another with the visible marking "D-8096."
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