Matchbox

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Rectangular cardboard matchbox with push through centre and a striker on one side. The top face is in red, green, black and white and bears the words "R. BELL & Co's/ ROYAL/ WAX VESTAS/WELLINGTON, NEW ZEALAND/ NON-POISONOUS/ ESTABLISHED/(LONDON) 1832".
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A88.708
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I have a box are these, are they safe to store without self ingniting?

- Robyn posted 5 years ago.

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