Vintage 1950s Zippo Cardboard Mailing Box & Complete Paper Inserts Ephemera Bradford PA

1. Original Cardboard Shipping Box: Two-piece kraft cardboard slide-box stamped "1 LIGHTER" on the top cover with clear vintage typography and address markings.
2. "A Word About ZIPPO" Pamphlet: Classic introductory care and instruction sheet detailing the brand's American manufacturing heritage.
3. "ZIP!... It's Lit!" Instruction Card: Illustrated dual-panel card showing proper operation, wick adjustment, and flint care instructions.
4. "Embossed Designs" Military Insignia Insert: Rare insert promoting the mail-in program to engrave or emboss official military emblems (Army, Air Force, Navy, Coast Guard, Marines) for just $1.25.
5. "An Added Zippo Service" Flint Envelope: Original red/orange paper holder used to hold complimentary replacement flints under the felt bottom pad.

• Paperwork Inserts: Excellent vintage condition. The paper ephemera sheets are exceptionally clean, crisp, and remarkably flat. They show no major tears, heavy water staining, or severe discoloration. The text and illustrations remain perfectly bright and readable.
• Cardboard Box: Good vintage condition. The box shows honest cosmetic wear, light corner scuffs, and typical age-toning/surface smudging consistent with handling and vintage postal transit. Structurally sound with a functional lid.

selling as pictured.

more than welcome to pick up at shop in butler pa & save shipping.

052626 gp