Vintage 3D Triangular Matchbooks Zodiac Horoscope Novelty Matchbook Job Lot

A job lot of vintage novelty matchbooks with vivid printed graphic decoration, including a group of zodiac horoscope matchbooks and additional novelty examples.

The zodiac matchbooks feature bold, brightly coloured illustrated designs for individual star signs including Taurus, Virgo and Libra, each with the sign name, illustrated symbol or figure, star decorations and the corresponding date range printed to the front. The reverse sides carry further decorative printed designs.

Additional matchbooks in the lot include examples with a blue folk-art bird and floral design and a green matchbook with an illustrated building or architectural scene.

The matchbooks appear to be of Indian or South Asian origin based on the graphic style and printing.

The matchbooks are unused or part-used. Contents and match condition vary between individual books. Please inspect all photographs carefully as they form an important part of the condition description.

Condition:
Used vintage condition with surface wear, marks and age-related wear to the printed covers. Some tarnishing and dulling to the foil or metallic elements where present. Matches may be incomplete or absent in individual books.

Circa: Mid-20th century, estimated.

Item Details:

• Type: Novelty matchbooks - zodiac horoscope and novelty designs
• Designs: Taurus, Virgo, Libra and additional novelty subjects
• Style: Vivid printed graphic illustration
• Origin: Likely Indian / South Asian
• Quantity: Job lot as shown in photographs

Packed carefully and dispatched securely from the UK.