Vintage Coates Hire Advertising Memo Pad Notebook Orange Promo Desk Note Book

Key Details:

Item: Coates Hire advertising memo pad / notebook

Brand: Coates Hire

Era: Likely late 1970s to 1980s

Format: Fold-over vinyl-look promotional note pad

Colour: Orange with printed Coates Hire logo

Contents: Lined notepad with blank memo section / insert panel

Theme: Australian advertising / business promotional memorabilia

Made for: Coates Hire branch promotion and office use

Mini Story:

A great piece of Australian business advertising memorabilia, this vintage Coates Hire memo pad captures the practical promotional style of the era. With its bright orange cover, classic Coates Hire logo, and period branch contact details inside, it makes a terrific display piece for collectors of petroliana, advertising, transport, industrial, or office ephemera.

Condition:

Condition: Good vintage condition – see detailed notes below.

This is a vintage promotional memo pad in nicely preserved condition:

• Orange outer cover presents well with light general age wear and minor marks

• Coates Hire logo remains bright and clear to the front

• Inside printed contact details are clean and legible

• Includes writing pad pages inside

• Some light age toning, minor marks, and general storage wear consistent with age

• A neat and appealing survivor, ideal for display or collection

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