The picture shows an inside and outside view of this Old Unused New York City Longchamps Restaurant Oversized AdvertisingMatch Book. The match book is not dated but it is believed to be from the 1930s or 1940s. Inside the cover it states that there were (11) Longchamps Restaurants in New York City. It gives the addresses. There are (11) large matches inside that have a Chef at the tips. The hats are the sulphur tip. Each match is has print and they are marked as follows:
LONGCHAMPS HOME OF SIZZLING PLATTERS WHERE LUXURY COST LITTLE LUNCHEON ENTREES FROM 50c DINNER ENTREES FROM 75c OFTEN COPIED - NEVER EQUALLED FRESHEST FOODS - FINEST QUALITY DOUBLE SIZE COCKTAILS FROM 25c AUTHENTIC LIQUORS ONLY TIPPING NOT PERMITTED LONGCHAMPS
The opened matchbook measures about 3-3/8'' x 8''. It is in near mint condition with some corner dents as pictured.