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1939 World's Fair - Anacin matchbook cover
1939 World's Fair - Anacin matchbook cover
Courtesy of Bob Catania

1973-1978 – Strikers were moved from the front of the matchbook to the back. While some older matchbooks used a back striker, there were no more books produced with a front striker after this time.


1940 World's Fair - Diamound Match Co.
1940 World's Fair - Diamound Match Co.
Courtesy of Bob Catania

1940 World's Fair - Wrigley's Gum
Wrigley's
Courtesy of Andy Kaufman
1940 World's Fair
Courtesy of Andy Kaufman

1939 World's Fair
Courtesy of Andy Kaufman
1939 World's Fair
Courtesy of Andy Kaufman
1940 World's Fair - Lion Match Co.
1940 World's Fair - Lion Match Co.
Courtesy of Bob Catania

1940 World's Fair
Courtesy of Andy Kaufman

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