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Incredibly rare piece of early presidential aviation history: an original, vintage matchbook from President Harry S. Truman’s official aircraft, \"The Independence.\"This matchbook dates between 1947 and 1953, completely predating the creation of the official \"Air Force One\" radio call sign designation.Features & Condition:
• Condition: Unstruck. The striking strip is completely clean, and it contains the full, original row of matches with their distinct vintage blue tips. No missing match heads. Slight smudge on front cover.
• Front Graphic: Features the stylized blue graphic of the Douglas VC-118 presidential lift plane, complete with its iconic eagle nose-art motif.
• Reverse Graphic: Features a crisp mid-century variation of the official Presidential Seal.
• Manufacturer Markings: The bottom edge is clearly stamped with the authentic manufacturer imprint: \"Universal Match Corp., Los Angeles\".
• Markings/Inside: The inside cover is completely blank with no interior printing, consistent with early official fleet issues.This is a flight-flown historical artifact perfect for serious political memorabilia collectors or aviation history buffs.Shipping: Will be wrapped securely in bubble wrap and shipped safely in a rigid cardboard box via USPS Ground Advantage to comply with safety regulations and preserve the item\'s condition.
