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A RARE 1950's set of six (6) unstruck matchbooks from the Diamond Match Company (Chicago, Illinois) in Very Nice overall condition.
Of the six "A Christmas Carol" - themed matchbooks, four (4) are unique - forming a COMPLETE CONTACT SET - and two (2) are duplicates of the others.
This item was handed to customers of the former Savings Deposit Bank & Trust Company (Elyria, Ohio) which is now - after several other acquisitions / takeovers - a part of the National City Bank.
The following ten (10) characters (from Charles Dickens' "A Christmas Carol") are depicted:
- Ebenezer Scrooge
- Bob Cratchit
- Jacob Marley
- Tiny Tim
- Christmas Carolers
- Mr. & Mrs. Fezziwig
- Mrs. Cratchit
- The Ghosts of Christmas Past, Present & Yet To Come
NOTE: There is some discoloration (age-toning) to the cardboard sleeve.
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