Book of matches, cover has black and white photographic print looking down on a section of Brighton seafront from above including the promenade and both the West pier and the Palace pier. Above the picture is black text, 'BRIGHTON - Brighter than ever.' On the top of the box is black text, ' "Brighton for a Good Time" '. On the reverse side of the book of matches is a black and white photographic print of a side on view of the Royal Pavilion. At the bottom in white text is, 'ROYAL PAVILION - BRIGHTON'. Stamped in black on each match inside the book, is 'BRIGHTON'S BRIGHTER'. On the bottom of the match book printed in black, 'BRYANT & MAY'S MATCHES. MADE IN ENGLAND. CONTENTS 20.' Printed inside the cover of the match book are instructions for 'AFTER DETACHING ALL MATCHES' sending the empty cover to C.G. Browne, Corporation Publicity Department, Brighton to receive a free copy of the Brighton Official Guide.
This is a book of matches made by Bryant & May's Matches, in England in the mid 20th century. On the cover of the book is a photographic print of Brighton seafront with both the West pier and the Palace pier in view, entitled 'Brighton - Brighter than ever.' On the reverse side of the book of matches is a picture of the Royal Pavilion. Inside the match book are the wooden matches with 'Brighton's Brighter' inscribed on the stem of each match and instructions on how to receive a free copy of the Brighton Official Guide by sending the empty cover to 'C.G. Browne, Corporation Publicity Department, Brighton'.
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