American Export Line Matchbook

matchbook

American Export Line matchbook from Europe and Mediterranean cruise, circa 1930. White and brown cardboard matchbook cover illustrated with image of sailing vessel with “AMERICAN EXPORT” written around; printed on the lower edge of top cover “STRIKE ON THE BACK COVER”, printed on bottom edge of matchbook “MATCH CORP. OF AMERICA-CHICAGO”. Interior reads “‘Modern American Living At Sea’ NEW YORK — ALL EURPOE and the MEDITERRANEAN via the SUN LANE ROUTE AMERICAN EXPORT LINES”. All thirty matches remain. Overall fair condition; slightly worn. Overall: 2 x 2 1/8 x 1/4 in.