*** VINTAGE BRITISH BREWERY & BEER MATCHBOX COLLECTION (LOT OF 16) ***

An exceptional 16-piece original collection of vintage promotional matchbooks and matchboxes. This lot highlights mid-century British brewing heritage, featuring iconic national brands alongside hard-to-find regional UK breweries. Perfect for Breweriana collectors, pub memorabilia displays, or vintage ephemera enthusiasts.

*** SAFETY & POSTAL COMPLIANCE NOTE ***
PLEASE NOTE: In strict accordance with postal and postal carrier safety regulations (Royal Mail / International Courier guidelines regarding flammable items), ALL MATCHES WILL BE REMOVED prior to dispatch. You are bidding on/buying the vintage original matchboxes, covers, and outer/inner sleeves only.

--- WHAT IS INCLUDED (16 ITEMS TOTAL) ---

• NEWCASTLE BROWN ALE – Classic 1960s/70s matchbook ("It's a little harder to find a match for Newcastle Brown").
• TETLEY'S ALES / TETLEY BITTER – 2 items (Iconic Huntsman logo matchbox & Tetley Bitter box).
• OLDHAM BREWERY CO LTD – Rare defunct regional Lancashire brewery matchbox (OB Ales & Stout).
• JOSEPH HOLT'S ALES – Derby Brewery, Manchester matchbox.
• BASS – Retro mid-century matchbook featuring "For both of us" couple illustration.
• MARSTON'S – Vintage red matchbook with bar service graphic.
• M&B (Mitchells & Butlers) – Export Pale Ale matchbook.
• TARTAN BITTER (Wm. Younger's) – 2 distinct variants (Piping motif & Tartan pub pump design).
• WHITBREAD TROPHY – "The Best Bitter" matchbox.
• WALKER'S BITTER – 2 matchboxes ("None Better").
• USHERS – "Good Beer" matchbox featuring pint tankard graphic.
• MANSFIELD ALES – Vintage Mansfield Bitter matchbox.
• CARLING BLACK LABEL – "The Lager with the Fuller Flavour" matchbox.

--- CONDITION ---
Authentic vintage condition across all items with expected age-related patina, light edge wear, and historical strike marks. Covers remain vibrant with crisp period graphics. Please inspect all high-resolution photos for individual front-and-back physical condition details.

--- POSTAGE & PACKAGING ---
Carefully packed with protective padding and dispatched empty of matches in a sturdy box/board envelope via Royal Mail Large Letter to prevent damage in transit. Worldwide shipping is available via the eBay Global Shipping Program / eBay International Shipping.