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Rare Vintage 1980s NYC Nightclub Matchbook Lot (Set of 3)
Up for sale/sale is a phenomenal lot of three authentic vintage matchbooks from iconic 1980s New York City nightlife venues:
Included in Lot:
1. AREA (Navy Blue)
Venue: 157 Hudson Street, Manhattan
Significance: One of the most legendary Downtown NYC art and nightlife hubs of the 1980s, famous for changing its immersive theme every 6 weeks and attracting icons like Andy Warhol, Jean-Michel Basquiat, and Keith Haring. Extremely collectible piece of NYC art scene history.
Condition Note: Empty / No matches remaining inside cover. Clean display piece.
2. THE SAINT (Black with Gold-Tone Foil Logo)
Venue: 105 Second Avenue (East Village), Manhattan
Significance: The world-famous 1980s mega-club and central fixture of NYC\'s LGBTQ+ and dance music history. Highly sought-after piece of queer historical ephemera.
Condition Note: Mostly complete (missing only 2 matches).
3. SURF CLUB (White & Blue)
Venue: 415 East 91st Street, Manhattan
Significance: Famous Upper East Side preppy/nightlife hangout spot during the mid-to-late 1980s.
Condition Note: Fully intact / Complete set of original matches.
Condition Details
Overall strong vintage condition with light, age-appropriate shelf wear along edges.
Please review all photos carefully for exact physical condition.
Sold AS-IS as vintage historical collectibles.
