[Almost all of these publications are available only as PDF files via e-mail. Order from
Mike Prero, 12659 Eckard Way, Auburn, CA 95603]
 
--The American Match Industry: A Biograph - the most comprehensive compendium of American match manufacturers (companies, histories, dates, production centers, trademarks, and more). Currently 49 pp. $15.....................................................................................Last updated: 1/12
--Chronology - the most comprehensive data base of match-related events by date, from 1826-present. Manufacturers, cover types, clubs, etc. are all covered. $5..........Last updated: 1/12
--Dating Guide - Dates for 1,531 sets, match co’s, footers, etc. $10..................Last updated: 1/12
--Glossary - The largest glossary in the hobby. Matchcover terms, companies, sets, manumarks, trademarks, footers, and more. $10.........................................................................Last updated: 1/12
--List of Lists - Who maintains which lists and on what. Available free on this web site.
--Manufacturers & Distributors (mm's) - a listing of worldwide manufacturers and distributors over the years: dates, location, etc., where possible. Currently 7,582 are listed. $15 ..............................................................................................................................Last updated: 1/13
--MM Dating Guide - Date your covers using the thousands of dated manumarks contained here. Currently 123 pp. $15.....................................................................................Last updated: 1/13
--Sets & Series Guide - Over 2,000 sets and series detailed and dated (where possible), most never listed before; 269 pages. [Note: Girlies, Cigarettes, Group I not included, since they have been adequately listed elsewhere]. $15...................................................................Last updated: 1/12
--Trademarks - the most comprehensive database of matchcover/matchbox trademarks ever. Worldwide, with manufacturers, dates and descriptions wherever possible. Currently, 3,535 trademarks are listed. $15......................................................................................Last updated: 10/12
--Who’s Who In the Match Industry - a compendium of the personalities who have shaped the American match industry: company founders, design artists, etc. $3.............Last updated: 5/11
--Global Manufacturers - a listing of the match manufacturers worldwide w/appropriate info. Currently 374 entries. $3..........................................................................................Last updated: 5/11

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