Collecting matchbox labels is called phillumeny; its obsessive proponents are phillumenists. One reason there are so many phillumenists is because there are untold matchbox (and matchbook) graphics ...

It is unlikely that many have heard about phillumeny, the hobby of collecting matchbox labels and matchboxes. Throwing light on the history of matchboxes and their association with people, an ...

Enjoying wine for some of us is more than the drink itself. Some are fascinated with the vintage, the region, the vineyard's history, the owners. But for me, it's the story behind the design of the ...

Why is Christian Science in our name? Our name is about honesty. The Monitor is owned by The Christian Science Church, and we’ve always been transparent about that. The Church publishes the Monitor ...

A handful of museums may exist in the world dedicated to matchbox labels or complete matchboxes that people once used in years gone by. The matchbox labels also provide people with a unique and ...

Can anyone out there solve the mystery of the missing cricketers on matchbox labels, asks Gulu Ezekiel. Stamp collecting, or philately, has for long been the most popular hobby in the world. That may ...

A unique collectible and great marketing item, the hobby of collecting matchboxes, better known as phillumeny is quickly gaining traction among the masses. Acting as a visual record of your travels, ...

As new brands creating matchbox art emerge, Sunday mid-day looks at the history of this craft and where you can find it Long before Instagram grids or brand logos, India’s matchbox labels were tiny ...

I thought I was cured. About a decade ago, I vowed to put a cap on my bottle cap collection, after being injured in the line of duty (an embarrassing story I’ve recounted way past its expiration date, ...