THE HISTORY OF VESUVIAN

Who or what is Vesuvian?
I gave myself the nickname of Vesuvian, which is the name for a type of match made in the 19th century as I consider myself upright and honest and a bright flame in what is a darkening and diminishing hobby.

Cor' Strike a Light Guv!!
As I had to retire early on medical grounds, I decided to devote my time to a hobby that is older than stamp collecting, just as enjoyable - if not more, but less expensive. I collect matchboxes, matchbox labels and skillets, [the all in one cardboard matchboxes made today]. Currently I am building a website for and creating a simplified world encyclopaedia of matchbox labels in both book and electronic form. Collecting matchboxes or labels especially those from the earlier part of the last century or even going back into the 1850's is like owning minature works of art. Some of the early Japanese labels are true masterpieces. I hope that as a visitor to this page you have pondered on the idea that collecting these little pieces of coloured paper could be fun and rewarding. If you are interested, just enter phillumeny [the official name of the hobby] into a search engine and see what transpires!! It's a wonderful colourful world out there - lets try and keep it that way Best wishes "Vesuvian" I am always interested in purchasing single labels or collections. I will always be pleased to hear from anyone who has labels or matchboxes for sale.

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Date:17-Aug-09 00:39:33 AEST

Praise: another geat transaction,A++++++++++++++++++

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Date:17-Aug-09 00:39:33 AEST

Praise: a pleasure to deal with as always

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Date:10-Aug-09 03:35:35 AEST

Praise: as always a pleasure to do business with,a good transaction.A++++++++

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Date:17-Jun-09 03:22:11 AEST

Praise: as always a pleasure to deal with.A++++++++++++++

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