Matchcover glossary Z
| ZIP Code — A USPS addressing requirement instituted on July 1, 1963, to improve on the older Zone System. (See Zone System). Zone — (See Striker, Reverse Striker, SOB, Back Striker). Zone Sales Co. — An old, defunct advertising specialty company located in Delray Beach, FL that sold match books. Zone System — A USPS addressing requirement instituted on May 1, 1943, and terminated on June 30, 1963. It was used to help facilitate mail delivery. Zundholzer — The German word for matches. Zundholzreklame — A European matchcover manumark from Switzerland. |