The earliest record of using history matches was in ancient China, when incense sticks were coated with sulfur and used to light a fire. However, it was not until the 19th century that modern matches were invented. In 1826, British chemist John Walker invented the first friction match, which was made from a stick coated with a mixture of sulfur, potassium chlorate and other chemicals. These matches are ignited by dragging them over a rough surface, such as sandpaper, which causes a chemical reaction that produces a flame.
Although friction matches were invented, they were not widely used because they were expensive to produce and dangerous to handle. It was not until the middle of the 19th century that matches became commonplace. In 1836, a man named Charles Soria invented the first phosphorus match, which was made of white phosphorus. These matches are easier to ignite and safer to handle than friction matches, but their production costs are still high and dangerous. In 1855, Swedish chemist John Edward Lundstrom invented the first safety match, replacing white phosphorus with red phosphorus. These matches are safer to handle because red phosphorus is only activated when it comes into contact with the striker coated with a chemical mixture. Since the invention of safety matches, the match industry has undergone earth shaking changes. Today, matches are made of a variety of materials, including wood, cardboard and plastic. They also come in different sizes, shapes, and colors and can be ignited using a variety of methods, including friction, heat, and electricity.
The paper book match, also known as the match marked on the box, was invented at the end of the 19th century and became a popular way to pack and distribute matches. These book matches are made of paper and usually contain a small amount of matches, which are fixed together with sandpaper or other abrasive materials. The first known paper book match was made in 1889 by Joshua Pusey, who owned a small tobacco shop in Philadelphia. Pusey’s book matches are made of cardboard and contain 20 matches, which are lit by placing them on the rough surface of the box. Paper book matches are popular because they are cheap and easy to use. They are also a popular form of advertising, because companies can print their logo and slogan on the cover of book matches. Nowadays, due to the widespread use of disposable lighters, paper book matches are not as common as before. However, they are still used in some parts of the world and are often collected as a hobby.
Book matches, also known as vesta matches, are matches packaged in the form of books, which are fixed together by a strip of sandpaper or other abrasive materials. The first book match was invented in the late 19th century and was made of cardboard or paper. Ignite them by striking them against the rough surface of the book. Book matches are similar to paper matches, but they are usually larger and contain more matches. They are also usually made of cardboard or paper, sometimes packed in cardboard boxes or paper covers.
Due to the widespread use of disposable lighters, matches are not as common as before. However, they are still used in some parts of the world and are often collected as a hobby.

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