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79th Annual Matchcover Collectors’ Convention & Auction
CLEVELAND, OH – The 79th annual conven- will be held at the Holiday Inn located in
tion of the Rathkamp Matchcover Society (RMS) Strongsville/Cleveland, August 18th - 24th, 2019.
Founded in 1940 by a group of collectors who met
at the 1940 World’s Fair, and later named for
founding member Henry Rathkamp, RMS is the
national organization of matchcover collectors.
The convention brings together collectors from all
over the U.S. and Canada to buy, sell, and swap
matchbook covers, matchboxes, and historic
match-related items.
Thursday, July 25th
Thursday, August 22nd “Because matches record every aspect of history
Thursday, September 19th and culture, they offer something for everyone,
Thursday, October 24th and collecting them is an ideal hobby for anyone
who appreciates history and advertising design,”
says RMS President Nancy Smith. “I welcome
collectors of anything to come check us out.
Collectors of railroad memorabilia, breweriana,
military and political history, sports, enter-
tainment, even Tiki pop-culture, can find fascina-
Milford ting and beautiful matchcovers to pique their
interest, and enhance their collections. There’s no
Antiques Show end to it!”
Hampshire Hills Athletic Club The RMS convention will have four days of
50 Emerson Road 300 lot auctions and a dealers’ room of collectors
Milford, New Hampshire selling their surplus and duplicate matchcovers.
Sunday, August 4, 2019 The convention also keeps four or more tables
range’ matches,” explains nationally recognized
well-stocked with piles of free covers for attendees
during Antiques Week in New Hampshire to sift through, looking for treasures to add to their collector and marketing expert Richard Greene.
“But because of their effectiveness as an advertising
65 dealers in quality antiques and collectibles collections. According to Greg Wolf, a professional medium, and enduring popularity as a keepsake,
graphic designer, “Matches are inspirational eye-
8:30 AM to Noon candy and a designer’s delight. Collectors display high-end bars and restaurants are leading a
resurgence of new matches. Social causes and
for more information: specially-prepared framed exhibits, and compete public service campaigns are also rediscovering
www.milfordantiqueshow.com for awards which are presented at the Friday night their efficacy in precisely reaching target audiences.
banquet. Many of these are true works of art, and
Jack Donigian, Manager 781-329-1192 give collectors a chance to show off many rare and The entertainment and casino industries still
culturally significant items.” produce plenty of matches, and the recent legaliza-
“Once considered tion of medical and recreational marijuana is
the third most popular generating a new growing category for match
collectible, after coins collectors. Because estates and many aging collec-
and stamps, the advent tors who amassed huge collections during the
of disposable lighters heyday of matches are liquidating, it’s a great time
and anti-smoking laws, to enter the hobby. Many senior collectors are very
greatly curtailed the generous with covers and information, especially
availability of ‘free towards young people who show an interest.
They’re eager to see their collections carry on as a
legacy to the hobby.”
RMS today is comprised of 20 regional and 10
other topical affiliate clubs. Topical clubs include
collectors of Casino,
Tobacco, and other spe-
cific kinds of matches.
Most collectors belong
to more than one club
and collect more than a
single category. They
conduct hobby business
online, and through the
mail.
Many of these
specialty clubs hold
meetings at the RMS
convention, so collec-
tors who are geographi-
cally spread out can
meet and greet each
other at least once a
year.
For more informa-
tion, visit the RMS web-
site, matchcovers.org
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CLEVELAND, OH – The 79th annual conven- will be held at the Holiday Inn located in
tion of the Rathkamp Matchcover Society (RMS) Strongsville/Cleveland, August 18th - 24th, 2019.
Founded in 1940 by a group of collectors who met
at the 1940 World’s Fair, and later named for
founding member Henry Rathkamp, RMS is the
national organization of matchcover collectors.
The convention brings together collectors from all
over the U.S. and Canada to buy, sell, and swap
matchbook covers, matchboxes, and historic
match-related items.
Thursday, July 25th
Thursday, August 22nd “Because matches record every aspect of history
Thursday, September 19th and culture, they offer something for everyone,
Thursday, October 24th and collecting them is an ideal hobby for anyone
who appreciates history and advertising design,”
says RMS President Nancy Smith. “I welcome
collectors of anything to come check us out.
Collectors of railroad memorabilia, breweriana,
military and political history, sports, enter-
tainment, even Tiki pop-culture, can find fascina-
Milford ting and beautiful matchcovers to pique their
interest, and enhance their collections. There’s no
Antiques Show end to it!”
Hampshire Hills Athletic Club The RMS convention will have four days of
50 Emerson Road 300 lot auctions and a dealers’ room of collectors
Milford, New Hampshire selling their surplus and duplicate matchcovers.
Sunday, August 4, 2019 The convention also keeps four or more tables
range’ matches,” explains nationally recognized
well-stocked with piles of free covers for attendees
during Antiques Week in New Hampshire to sift through, looking for treasures to add to their collector and marketing expert Richard Greene.
“But because of their effectiveness as an advertising
65 dealers in quality antiques and collectibles collections. According to Greg Wolf, a professional medium, and enduring popularity as a keepsake,
graphic designer, “Matches are inspirational eye-
8:30 AM to Noon candy and a designer’s delight. Collectors display high-end bars and restaurants are leading a
resurgence of new matches. Social causes and
for more information: specially-prepared framed exhibits, and compete public service campaigns are also rediscovering
www.milfordantiqueshow.com for awards which are presented at the Friday night their efficacy in precisely reaching target audiences.
banquet. Many of these are true works of art, and
Jack Donigian, Manager 781-329-1192 give collectors a chance to show off many rare and The entertainment and casino industries still
culturally significant items.” produce plenty of matches, and the recent legaliza-
“Once considered tion of medical and recreational marijuana is
the third most popular generating a new growing category for match
collectible, after coins collectors. Because estates and many aging collec-
and stamps, the advent tors who amassed huge collections during the
of disposable lighters heyday of matches are liquidating, it’s a great time
and anti-smoking laws, to enter the hobby. Many senior collectors are very
greatly curtailed the generous with covers and information, especially
availability of ‘free towards young people who show an interest.
They’re eager to see their collections carry on as a
legacy to the hobby.”
RMS today is comprised of 20 regional and 10
other topical affiliate clubs. Topical clubs include
collectors of Casino,
Tobacco, and other spe-
cific kinds of matches.
Most collectors belong
to more than one club
and collect more than a
single category. They
conduct hobby business
online, and through the
mail.
Many of these
specialty clubs hold
meetings at the RMS
convention, so collec-
tors who are geographi-
cally spread out can
meet and greet each
other at least once a
year.
For more informa-
tion, visit the RMS web-
site, matchcovers.org
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