Craven “A” Matchbook – Trophée de Vitesse Racing Promo (1950s–60s)

Description

Craven “A” Matchbook – Trophée de Vitesse Racing Promo (1950s–60s)

🚬 Brand: Craven “A” (Carreras Ltd, London)
🏎️ Theme: International Speed Trophy / Racing Promotion
📍 Origin: France (Régie Française)
📅 Era: 1950s–1960s
🔥 Type: Tobacco Advertising Matchbook

Condition:
Vintage wear with light ageing and spotting, but overall good and clean for age. Striker with expected use patina. Matches intact and unused.

Description:
A stylish mid-century Craven “A” racing-themed matchbook, featuring the “Trophée Craven A” steering-wheel design on the front and classic King Size branding on the reverse. Produced by Régie Française, it blends motorsport advertising with iconic tobacco marketing — a proper little slice of retro promo history. A great pick for tobacco collectors, racing fans, or anyone who loves clean 50s/60s graphic design.