Matchbook cover collecting is a popular and organised niche. There are conventions and swapmeets around the world, and the collectors are known as “phillumenists”, which means “lovers of light”.
This matchbook cover collection has to be one of the largest in the world. It’s sad that the seller has to let it go because of health problems. There’s no telling how many covers are here, there are binders everywhere in the house.
The starting bid for this incredible collection of matchbook covers is $19,000.