| Lot | Description |
| 1 | CHATHAM & DISTRICT TRACTION COMPANY Official BUS TIMETABLE booklet dated January 1932 – UFN. 32pp in VGC. (1) | £60 |
| 2 | CENTRAL LONDON RAILWAY whole and half 3rd class UNDERGROUND TICKETS comprising Edmondson card issues from Bond Street and Bank, chine issues from Oxford Circus and Bond Street, plus two interesting severed halves both Cheap Ticket types to West Acton for Barclays Bank Sports Club and Warison Amateur A.A. Good condition. (4whole 2halves) | £60 |
| 3 | An LCC TRAMWAYS POCKET MAP & GUIDE for 1919 with outline illustration of The Thames with tug and sailing barges on the cover in VGC. A rare edition not listed in Burwood & Brady. (1) | £50 |
| 4 | Six IAN ALLAN ABC SPOTTERS BOOKS: Bristol Tramways 1949; East Kent 1949; London Transport 1954; London Transport Buses & Coaches 1949; Ribble 1953; Southdown 1950. All in good, unmarked condition. (6) | £40 |
| 5 | A SWANSEA & MUMBLES TRAMWAY black and white ENAMEL SIGN listing the stations along the line from Mumbles Pier. Size 6" x 18" with some "starring" of the enamel but generally good condition. (1) | £55 |
| 6 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY. Two PASSENGER TIMETABLES dated 11/9/1933 – UFN and 7/10/1946 – 4/5/1947 both in good condition although latter has a little spine damage. (2) | £55 |
| 7 | LONDON STREET TRAMS selection of punch type HORSE TRAM TICKETS comprising four 1d and two 2d issues including an unusual olive green issue from Holloway – Clerkenwell Road with red "B" overprint. Mostly VGC. (6) | £75 |
| 8 | BATH ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS Co. published BOOKLET "Visitor’s Guide to Bath & District by Electric Car and Motor Bus" with green and blue covers show illustrations of company vehicles in and around Bath. 64pp, fully illustrated and complete with two supplementary leaflets. Undated, but clearly c.1920. A super items. (1) | £48 |
| 9 | A LONDON TRANSPORT "UNDERGROUND" POSTER MAP dated 1936. An early Beck design with interchange stations shown in diamond shape with early names for some lines retained e.g. Central London Line (now Central Line), Morden – Edgware Line (now Northern Line). Blue border (slight loss at one side). 31"x26" folded, generally VGC. (1) | £65 |
| 10 | A METROPOLITAN ELECTRIC TRAMWAY COMPANY CONDUCTOR’S WHISTLE in barrel shape manufactured by Deane & Co. MET name (in full) engraved on the barrel. Ornate end and hoop for attaching to a chain. Good working order. (1) | £150 |
| 11 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY small 2½"x3½" folding card TIMETABLE of Train Services between Oxford and Bicester dated January 1906 - UFN in VGC. | £10 |
| 12 | LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. Ltd. Selection of geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Service 14 serving Putney with early routings comprising 1d, 1½d, 2d (2 different), 3d and 4d issues. All are early types with green fare overprints. Condition varies, but good overall. Note: This is the continuation of the disposal of a comprehensive collection of London Bus, Tram and Trolleybus tickets assembled over 50 years ago which commenced in our July catalogue. They have been sorted and lotted into "geographical" areas and in this catalogue the routes serving Putney, Edgware, Mill Hill and Colindale and Old Ford are offered. It is intended to continue the "geographical" theme in further batches of tickets from this collection in our October and future catalogues. Be sure to look out for the other lots in this catalogue. (6) | £65 |
| 13 | LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. Two "Maps of the London General Bus Routes" POCKET MAPS comprising No. 1 for 1926 and No. 12 for 1927. Both in VGC with slight wear at folds only. (2) | £10 |
| 14 | SOFTBACK BOOKS: "London Transport Buses & Coaches" by John A.S. Hambley comprising copies for 1949 (1st of the series), 1950, 1951, 1952 and 1953, published by the author. VGC. (5) | £20 |
| 15 | A BLACKPOOL CORPORATION TRAMWAYS driver/conductor’s HANGING BADGE with the serial number "799" in white letters on brown enamel complete with leather strap to attach to button. VGC. (1) | £26 |
| 16 | Two BRADSHAW’S RAILWAY TIMETABLES and GUIDES for February 1957 and June – August 1957, the first with a little cover damage, the latter in excellent condition. Both nearly 1200pp. (2) | £55 |
| 17 | LONDON SOUTHERN TRAMWAYS COMPANY. A 3d green punch type HORSE TRAM TICKET for the route Norwood – Vauxhall in excellent condition. The tramway opened on 4/6/1881 and was taken over by LCC Tramways on 20/12/1906. (1) | £250 |
| 18 | A GLASGOW CORPORATION POCKET GUIDE "Seeing Glasgow by Tram and Bus" dated 1935 with colour artwork cover in VGC. (1) | £12 |
| 19 | A COLOUR POSTCARD produced in 1908 depicting the London Underground system. The reverse side refers to the Liverpool Street Hotel (later named Great Eastern Hotel) with instructions (in French) how to get to the "Franco-British" Exhibition at Wood Lane. VGC, postally used. (1) | £22 |
| 20 | Two LT enamel bullseye Underground CAR NUMBER BADGES "10063" and "92029". The latter is from a 1938 Stock Non-driving Motor that was later renumbered 12029. Minor chipping round screw holes, otherwise good. A rare opportunity to purchase a palindromic numbered example! (2) | £30 |
| 21 | A COUNTY PRESS ISLE OF WIGHT TIMETABLE booklet covering Island Train, Boat, Bus and Air Services with Mainland Connections and Island Telephone Directory dated August 1937. 146pp in good condition. (1) | £95 |
| 22 | LONDON geographical punch type HORSE and MOTOR BUS TICKETS including LGOC 1d buff Kensal Green – London Bridge Station (mauve fare overprint), 2d blue Blackwall – Piccadilly, 2d blue Perseverance Lupus Street – Gt Central Railway ("Omnibus Ticket" heading), ½d grey (red fare overprint) from Service 38, four issues from Service 47 including 2 different at ½d and others with green fare overprints and two 1920s issues including 8d yellow Service 36, etc. Mostly good condition although some with back damage. (12) | £100 |
| 23 | LCC TRAMS POCKET MAP & GUIDE dated May 1923. Cover shows sepia coloured illustration of Victoria Embankment. VGC. (1) | £32 |
| 24 | Selection of GUIDE BOOKS comprising BR Eastern Region "Rambles in Essex" of 1950 (featuring a fold-out Route Diagram by H C Beck of Underground Map fame), GWR "The Western Land" dated 1937, "London Town & Country" from London’s Underground dated 1928 and "London Guide Book" from London’s Underground dated 1924. (4) | £28 |
| 25 | A ROYAL BLUE double sided blue and cream enamel COACH STOP sign. Approx. 10" x 12" with company name at top. VGC. (1) | £38 |
| 26 | SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY TIMETABLE & FARES BOOKLET dated November 1882 for services to Paris, elsewhere on the Continent and also the Overland Route to "India, China and the Colonies". 28pp in near-mint condition. (1) | £34 |
| 27 | LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. Ltd. geographical punch type BUS TICKETS comprising 1d and 2½d white for Service 44 Putney Common – Highbury Station and 3½d lilac Service 102 & 102A Station Road Edgware – Charing Cross, all are early with green fare overprints. Two examples have rusty pin marks, but good otherwise. See note at lot 12. (3) | £75 |
| 28 | A METROPOLITAN RAILWAY official publication "METROLAND" 128pp plus pull out map. Nice coloured pictorial covers showing half timbered cottage. Probably the 1933 edition. (10) | £20 |
| 29 | A 20" X 30" colour PICTORIAL POSTER entitled "HATFIELD ROUTE 155 SUNDAYS ONLY" with artwork by F. Gregory Brown and issued by the LGOC. Undated, but probably circa 1916. Has been folded in two places and is a little ragged round the edges, but a rare poster nevertheless. (1) | £150 |
| 30 | An "EAST SURREY" TRACTION Co Ltd UNIFORM CAP BADGE in traditional bullseye shape with red and blue enamel on brass. Has been used, but all enamel is complete with no chips or wear. A rarity. (1) | £300 |
| 31 | Two BRIGHTON HOVE & DISTRICT BUS TIMETABLE booklets dated February 1937, 32pp with blue covers, and the April 1938 edition, 54pp with orange covers. Both have photographic illustrations of company double deck buses on the cover. (2) | £30 |
| 32 | LCC TRAMWAYS selection of 1922 – 1933 period geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS including 2d Cheap Fare service 31, 5d Return 8 group (Streatham Depot issue), 5d Return 3 group (grubby), 8d Return 2 group (Clapham Depot issue), etc. All different and mostly VGC. (16) | £10 |
| 33 | A LONDON UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC RAILWAYS POCKET MAP & GUIDE issued in 1908. Map shows site of Franco-British exhibition. Green and white cover, a little worn, with two small Sellotape repairs. (1) | £140 |
| 34 | FOUR coloured official MANUFACTURER’S BROCHURES advertising various vehicles, each fully illustrated, glossy productions, comprising Leyland National (10pp, 1970), AEC Swift (12pp, 1968), AEC Reliance 691 Export (6pp, 1966), AEC (Sabre) (12pp, 1968). (4) | £10 |
| 35 | A brass HANGING BADGE "Trolley Vehicle Driver 139" believed to be from Hastings Tramways & Trolleybuses in VGC although minus leather strap. (1) | £10 |
| 36 | Two WESTERN NATIONAL BUS TIMETABLES booklets: South Devon and East Cornwall Area dated September 1953, 135pp plus map (small Sellotape repair to rear cover); Cornwall Area dated May 1957, 128pp plus map. Both have nice coloured pictorial cover showing single deck bus over a map of the area covered. (2) | £30 |
| 37 | LONDON TRANSPORT (BUSES) geographical punch type BUS TICKETS with large fare overprints (1940 – 1949) from routes 1 – 73 at fares up to 1/-d. Mostly VGC. (110) | £40 |
| 38 | An LCC TRAMWAYS POCKET MAP and GUIDE to Car Services dated April 1916. A small stain to cover, but map is excellent. (1) | £55 |
| 39 | CENTRAL LONDON RAILWAY four official POSTCARDS (two colour, two black and white) comprising (colour): London Cheapside Looking East, London Kensington Gardens, both unused; (black and white both with "Twopenny Tube" wording): One of The Lifts, Interior of Latest Car, both used. VGC. (4) | £20 |
| 40 | A "VICTORY" OMNIBUS Co. Ltd. UNIFORM CAP BADGE in red and white enamel. A small chip to the white part of the enamel, but a rare survivor from this "London Pirate" company. (1) | £160 |
| 41 | A "MIDLAND RED" (WORCESTER AREA) BUS TIMETABLE booklet dated January 1946, 232pp, plus pull out map. Super coloured pictorial cover showing various types of company vehicles. (1) | £10 |
| 42 | LGOC and LGOC & ASSOCIATED Cos. Fareboard geographical BUS TICKETS from routes serving Edgware comprising Services 60 (8), 114 (4), 121 (3), 140 (2) and 551 (3) including route variations, mostly issued in the 1920s. All different and in VGC. See note at lot 12. (20) | £110 |
| 43 | LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. Two "Maps of the London General Bus Routes" POCKET MAPS comprising No. 11 & 12 for 1925 and No. 3 for 1926. Both in VGC with slight wear at folds only. (2) | £50 |
| 44 | Murray’s "Modern London" HANDBOOK TO LONDON dated 1879 including frontispiece map of Metropolitan and Underground railways, 338pp plus adverts; together with Ward Lock’s LONDON GUIDE BOOK for 1927, 272pp with maps, photographs and adverts. (2). | £50 |
| 45 | A white on red ENAMEL SIGN "CARS FROM TOWN STOP HERE." Approx. 7" x 14" an early tram sign of unknown origin. One small chip to the enamel, otherwise OK. (1) | £38 |
| 46 | Two CITY OF PORTSMOUTH TIMETABLE & CITY GUIDE booklets dated May 1934 (includes soon to be abandoned tram system), 32pp with card covers, plus pull out map (rusty staples removed) and June 1939, 48pp plus pull out map. (2) | £34 |
| 47 | LCC TRAMS selection of geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS including some early types, depot issue and an all day ticket for July 1932. All in VGC. (10) | £16 |
| 48 | LGOC MAP OF SOME MOTOR-BUS EXTENSIONS of the London Underground Railways dated September 1916, one of the infrequent WW1 issues. Although listed under Bus Maps by "Burwood & Brady", this is really an Underground Map with bus routes shown as dotted lines. Some fold tears but intact. (1) | N/S |
| 49 | An LPTB quad-royal size POSTER MAP of "Central Area Stations and Surrounding Streets" being a diagrammatic map of lines with small circles at each station within which are small street plans of the immediate vicinity. A very unusual map indeed. Printed by Edward Stanford Ltd. London and published in 1935. VGC although has been folded. (1) | £48 |
| 50 | A LONDON UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC RAILWAYS DISPLAY and POCKET MAP on folded card as issued to promote the extension of the Charing Cross Euston & Hampstead line in 1907. Colourful illustration of train and platform scene, this example featuring Kentish Town with details of fares and first and last trains. 5" x 2½" folded opening out to 14¼" x 2½" in excellent condition. (1) | £160 |
| 51 | Three MAIDSTONE & DISTRICT MOTOR SERVICES (Maidstone, Sevenoaks, Sittingbourne, Faversham, Gravesend, Chatham area) BUS TIMETABLE booklets dated December 1943, October 1944 and August 1945, each with 144p and green and white coloured covers. Good condition. (3) | £42 |
| 52 | LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. Ltd. selection of geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Services 14 and 14A issued after routes had settled down to Putney – Hornsey Rise and Putney – Stroud Green comprising ½d (2 different), 1d, 1½d (2 different), 2d (2 different), 3d (3 different – 1 with missing piece) and 8d issues. Most are early types with green fare overprints. Condition varies, but good overall. See note at Lot 12. (11) | £140 |
| 53 | LCC TRAMS POCKET MAP & GUIDE dated November 1923. Cover shows sepia coloured illustration of Victoria Embankment. VGC. (1) | £12 |
| 54 | Five IAN ALLAN "BRITISH BUS FLEETS" SPOTTERS BOOKS: Midland Red 1967; South East 1966; East Anglia 1967; Lancashire Municipal Operators 1966; Midlands 1965. All in good, unmarked condition. (5) | £12 |
| 55 | LONDON TRANSPORT Bus Garage allocation STENCIL PLATES as used on buses in the 1934-1960 period for Twickenham (AB) Garage, opened by the LGOC in 1912 and closed in 1970 and for Victoria (GM), the unique two-storey Garage opened in 1940 and closed in the 1990s. Good, used condition. (2) | £34 |
| 56 | A "SILVER SERVICE" BUS TIMETABLE booklet issued January 1938. 22pp with card covers (creased and a little scruffy). The "Silver Service" was operated by J.H. Wooliscroft & Son of Darley Dale (Derbyshire). (1) | £20 |
| 57 | LCC TRAMS selection of geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS including early issues which include 3d blue "All The Way", 1d blue (Transitional - North Met. style), 2d mauve/white from Service 5, 4d green/white, 1d buff from Service 7, buff Exchange (with full title), etc., plus later issues. Mostly good condition, but some examples have back damage. (25) | £65 |
| 58 | A GLASGOW CORPORATION POCKET MAP of Glasgow Transport Services No. 2 dated 1931 in VGC. (1) | £38 |
| 59 | An LCC TRAMS POSTER MAP dated November 1931 with advert for "Get The Evening Study Habit – at LCC Classes" and featuring "Quick Route" services via Kingsway Subway. 31"x25" folded with a tear at one of the folds, but generally good condition. (1) | £34 |
| 60 | A double sided ENAMEL SIGN "TROLLEY BUS STOP ON REQUEST." Approx. 12" x 15" in brown and yellow enamel. Four small chips, but otherwise very good colour and shine. Believed to be ex Bournemouth. (1) | £65 |
| 61 | A NORTH WESTERN ROAD CAR BUS TIMETABLE booklet dated September 1955 with 290pp plus pull out map. Coloured cover shows company single deck vehicle in Derbyshire (slight foxing along edge), plus RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES (Area 4) timetable booklet dated October 1951 with 248pp and pull out map with orange and black covers. (2) | £16 |
| 62 | SOUTH LONDON TRAMWAYS Co. 1d white punch type HORSE TRAM TICKET for the journey To or From "Princes Head" & Nine Elms in excellent condition. An early issue dating from c.1881 when the company commenced its operations which grew to a network of 12.87 miles. The system was taken over by LCC Tramways on 22/11/1902. (1) | £150 |
| 63 | An MET, LUT, SMET "TRAMWAYS" POCKET MAP AND GUIDE to Summer Services 1923 complete with a single leaf insert headed Metropolitan Electric Tramways regarding the introduction of services 60 between North Finchley – Paddington and Barnet – Paddington and service 46 North Finchley – Hampstead Boundary . VGC. (1) | £10 |
| 64 | A collection of early BRITISH RAILWAYS PUBLIC TIMETABLES: Eastern Region June 1953; Western Region May 1948, June 1954, June 1955 and September 1962; London Midland Region May 1948, June 1953 and June 1960; Southern Region June 1956. Most are complete with their maps and are in good condition. (9) | £10 |
| 65 | An L.T. RT type triangular RADIATOR BADGE in dark and light green, white enamel with lettering and edges of roundel in black in totally ex-vehicle with a little chipping/rusting around the screw holes only. (1) | £28 |
| 66 | A CHELTENHAM & DISTRICT LIGHT RAILWAY Co. TRAM TIMETABLE leaflet. Small 8pp, old out type issued c.1920. A little worn, but a remarkable survivor. (1) | £42 |
| 67 | Selection of punch type BUS TICKETS from the late 1940s/early 1950s comprising King Alfred (9), Tillingbourne Valley (8). J Sargent, East Grinstead (2), West Wight, Freshwater (1), Southdown (1), City of Oxford (3), Eastbourne Corporation (1) and Brighton Hove & District (43). All different. (68) | £22 |
| 68 | LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY HOLIDAY GUIDES "Railway and Road-Way Holidays" comprising Durham and Northumberland, Yorkshire Coast, Yorkshire Dales all issued in 1937 and 1938. Complete with fold out map, one has supplement giving road and rail services. All in VGC. (3) | £32 |
| 69 | A LONDON TRANSPORT small frame PANEL POSTER "Dairy Show" Earls Court, September, 26, 27, 28, 29, with artwork by Stanley Herbert dated 1939. Size 12½" x 10" in VGC. (1) | £16 |
| 70 | An "ACME THUNDERER" GUARD’S WHISTLE in chrome clearly stamped "CR" (Caledonian Railway) in very good working order. (1) | £60 |
| 71 | LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY (2) and BR(E) (2 both in the same style) PASSENGER TIMETABLE booklets for London Suburban Services variously from Liverpool Street, Fenchurch Street dated 1944, 1947, 1948 and 1962. VGC. (4) | £10 |
| 72 | LONDON PASSENGER TRANSPORT BOARD and LT (BUSES) fareboard geographical BUS TICKETS from routes serving Edgware comprising Services 60, 60A, 60A/73, 79 and 119 including route variations. All different and in VGC. See note at lot 12. (22) | £120 |
| 73 | An LCC TRAMS POCKET MAP & GUIDE (Ref. 21315) dated May 1924 with cover illustration of Victoria Embankment from Westminster Bridge with slight wear at edges and cover a little foxed. (1) | £26 |
| 74 | A small size 4pp LEAFLET issued by THE ASSOCIATION OF LONDON OMNIBUS PROPRIETORS entitled "The London Traffic Act 1924 – You Are Affected!" Details the effects of the act on the public and defending the case for independent operators. (1) | £10 |
| 75 | LONDON TRANSPORT. An Underground "Northern Line" black and white FRIEZE ENAMEL "CHALK FARM." A very manageable size 8" x 36" in excellent condition. (1) | £20 |
| 76 | LONDON TRANSPORT Officials’ BUS TIMETABLES of Central Area Buses, Trolleybuses and Green Line Coaches dated 16/3/1955 and Country Buses & Coaches, South-West District dated 5/10/1955. (2) | £32 |
| 77 | LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. early geographical punch type BUS TICKETS all from Service 8 of which one is to Seven Kings, one to Cambridge Heath and three to Old Ford at 1d (2 different), 1½d (2 different 1-red fare overprint) and 3d fares. Most have green fare overprints. Mostly good condition. See note at lot 12. (5) | N/S |
| 78 | An early LCC TRAMWAYS FOLDER "LCC Tramways The Comfortable Way in All Weathers" with black and white drawing of a night time tram in atrocious weather, advertising cheap through return fares on service 33 and Theatre List. Undated VGC. (1) | £20 |
| 79 | An H.C. Beck diagrammatic LONDON TRANSPORT RAILWAYS quad royal POSTER MAP dated March 1950 showing proposed lines to Alexandra Palace, Ongar and Camberwell. Folded and VGC with one or two small edge nicks only. (1) | £48 |
| 80 | A "TILLING" BUS Co. UNIFORM CAP BADGE in black enamel with gilt lettering in VGC. It is not known which particular part of the company this badge originated. (1) | £70 |
| 81 | CITY OF PORTSMOUTH official BUS and TROLLEYBUS TIMETABLE and City Guide dated January – May 1937. 48pp complete with fold out map in good condition although cover a little grubby. (1) | £22 |
| 82 | An ALBUM of LT (BUSES) containing some 482 different loose mounted geographical punch type BUS TICKETS all with small fare overprints from a wide range of routes, but including a good number of examples from night routes, sorted by fare at values up to 1/-d. Also included are some LT Trolleybuses, "deaf and dumb" types and pre-paid singles. (482) | £80 |
| 83 | A DISTRICT RAILWAY COUNTRY MAP of the Environs of London 3rd edition dated 1898 with map on cloth and illustrated board covers in VGC. Unfortunately, the map has become detached from the covers, but could easily be repaired. This is the smaller format map contemporary with the larger version for Greater London. (1) | £210 |
| 84 | HARDBACK and SOFTBACK BOOKS on foreign tramways: Los Angeles (S/B 1973), Wellington N.Z. (S/B 1978), Tramways of Australia (H/B 224pp 1983), Baltimore (H/B 312pp 1972), Brisbane (S/B pub 1977). (5) | £42 |
| 85 | A "GREEN LINE" alloy BULLSEYE MOTIF approx. 14" diameter with transfer applied to front. As applied to the front of company coaches. Genuine ex-vehicle condition, nicely presented. (1) | £110 |
| 86 | LCC Tramways POCKET MAP & GUIDE to Car Services dated October 1915 in VGC. (1) | £55 |
| 87 | RAILWAYS & METROPOLITAN OMNIBUS COMPANY 1d green paper coupon type BUS TICKET issued for exchange on the bus between CSSA and Blackfriars Road or Liverpool St and St Paul’s Station. (1) | £80 |
| 88 | A SOUTHERN ELECTRIC and UNDERGROUND HANDBILL promoting "Interchange Travel" between the two companies. Undated but probably pre-WW2. VGC. (1) | £20 |
| 89 | A RAILWAY BOARD GAME "Top Shed" for 2-4 players age group 8 upwards, a novel concept based on a rotating turntable in the "Roundhouse." Fairly modern having been issued in 1985. Thought to be complete and VGC. (1) | £5 |
| 90 | A "JULIUS LOCKWOOD" UNIFORM CAP BADGE in green and red enamel on brass with the initials "JL" in centre and company name in wings at each side. A rare badge from the 1920s in used but VGC. (1) | £210 |
| 91 | Three MAIDSTONE & DISTRICT MOTOR SERVICES BUS TIMETABLE booklets dated June 1948, September 1950 and June 1952. Each around 200pp, plus pull out map. All have black, green and white covers showing company double decker outside a country church. All VGC. (3) | £60 |
| 92 | LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. Ltd. Selection of geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Service 22 with early routings including Buckhurst Hill – City, Putney – Clapton Wick and Putney – Homerton at ½d, 1d (2 different – 1 with mauve fare overprint), and 3d (3 different). Most are early types with green fare overprints. Condition varies, but good overall. See note at Lot 12. (6) | £80 |
| 93 | LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. Ltd. POCKET MAP and GUIDE to Omnibus Services dated August 1912 with cartoon of open top bus B173 on route 18 with lots of happy passengers. The map has wear and one or two small tears at folds, but generally good. (1) | £42 |
| 94 | A HARDBACK BOOK complete with original dust jacket, ‘GREEN LINE’ by A.McCall. 1st edition, 208pp, pub by New Cavendish Books in 1980. The definitive guide to the history of London’s country bus services. VGC. (1) | £20 |
| 95 | LT BUS STOP ENAMEL "E" PLATES: 726 Alighting Point Only in cream on green; 716 Fare Stage in white on green. Both in VGC. (2) | £38 |
| 96 | Bradshaw’s GENERAL RAILWAY & STEAM NAVIGATION GUIDE dated June 1918. Loose covers but generally good condition for its age. (1) | N/S |
| 97 | LONDON AREA punch type TRAM TICKETS comprising North Metropolitan Tramways 1d blue, West Ham Corporation 1d buff geographical and two numerical stage types, Croydon Corporation 1d white geographical (Branch), plus four joint issues with LCC Tramways over Routes 16/18, Metropolitan Electric Tramways three geographicals (2 poor) including an unusual 1d blue, LUT two numericals (both poor). Most have some back damage, but some unusual types herein. (17) | £50 |
| 98 | An LCC TRAMS POCKET MAP and GUIDE (ref 21287) dated November 1926. The cover has a little foxing, but map is in VGC. (1) | £10 |
| 99 | A "BELL PUNCH" PRINTING COMPANY TICKET PUNCH MACHINE stamped with the serial number 61494, complete with backing plate, clearly engraved "London Transport" and original leather strap. Good working order. (1) | £55 |
| 100 | LONDON TRANSPORT. A double sided blue, red and white ENAMEL STATION DIRECTION SIGN "SOUTH HARROW STATION" with name in white on blue background with three-feathered arrow passing through a red circle at the base. Approx. 9" x 24" with a few edge chips and a little faded on one side, nevertheless a highly desirable sign. (1) | £170 |
| 101 | A "BRADSHAW’S" RAILWAY COMPANION TIMETABLE book dated 1842 in good clean condition although the binding is loose (worth repairing professionally). This would appear to be an original printing as many of the pages have been pasted over with subsequent amendments. (1) | £55 |
| 102 | LONDON TRANSPORT (BUSES) geographical punch type BUS TICKETS with large fare overprints (1940 – 1949) from routes 76 – 251 at fares up to 1/-d. Mostly VGC. (110) | £44 |
| 103 | LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. Two "Maps of the London General Bus Routes" POCKET MAPS comprising No. 4 for 1925 and No. 2 for 1926. Both in VGC with slight wear at folds only. (2) | £55 |
| 104 | Baedeker’s GUIDE BOOKS to London and its Environs dated 1905 and 1923 (both include maps of the Underground and other railways) plus same for 1951 with fold-out official Underground Map. (3) | N/S |
| 105 | REIGATE OMNIBUS CONDUCTOR alloy HANGING BADGE. Double sided with company title around the edge and the number "87" in the centre. Complete with original leather strap in VGC. (1) | £110 |
| 106 | Two BRADSHAW’S RAILWAY TIMETABLES and GUIDES for February 1958 and June – July 1960, both in VGC with approx.1200pp in each. (2) | £55 |
| 107 | LONDON TRAM Co. Two geographical punch type HORSE TRAM TICKETS comprising 1d buff (or faded white) Vauxhall Bridge – Camberwell Green and 2d pink Blackfriars Bridge – New Cross Gate, Greenwich Terminus, Rye Lane Station, Camberwell Green. Both tickets in VGC although they do have a little back damage. This was an early horse and cable tramway which opened on 2/5/1870 and was taken over by LCC Tramways on 1/1/1899. (2) | £55 |
| 108 | A small collection of BRITISH RAILWAYS "ROYAL, PRESIDENTIAL and PRIVATE" SPECIAL TRAIN NOTICES issued for a variety of notable people’s journeys in the 1950s and 1960s. All in good condition and some interesting journeys noted. (25) | £16 |
| 109 | An LT double royal POSTER with map showing "Additional Entrance to Knightsbridge Station, opening July 30th (1934) and Brompton Road Station closed from the same day. Folded, VGC. (1) | £10 |
| 110 | A SOUTH MET ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS roundel style UNIFORM CAP BADGE for "INSPECTOR" with title in centre crossbar and company name around circle in blue enamel on chrome. A rare badge in excellent condition. (1) | £560 |
| 111 | GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY. Folding card TIMETABLE for the Service between Finsbury Park and the City dated November 1897. Well-used but intact. (1) | N/S |
| 112 | LCC TRAMS (8) and LPTB (TRAMS) (7) geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS from services 60/62/64/66/68, 26/28, 28/32 at a variety of fares with Hammersmith and Chiswick and Clapham depot issues noted. All different. See note at lot 12. (15) | £60 |
| 113 | A DISTRICT RAILWAY MAP OF GREATER LONDON & ENVIRONS 1st edition 1904 with map on paper with canvas backing. The board cover is a little worn at the edges, but map excellent. (1) | £30 |
| 114 | A HARDBACK BOOK "DUPLE" A pictorial survey of their bus building activities from the ‘twenties with a brief history, compiled by Eric Ogden. Published September 1976. 136pp glossy covers. Mint condition. (1) | £12 |
| 115 | LT TROLLEYBUSES DESTINATION BLIND from an ex-Finchley (FY) depot vehicle dated October 1960. Appears to be in good condition. (1) | £65 |
| 116 | NEVIN AND DISTRICT MOTOR OMNIBUS Co. 4pp thin card BUS TIMETABLE for their service between Pwllheli, Nevin and Penygraig dated July 1914. (1) | £150 |
| 117 | LONDON UNDERGROUND. A selection of 100 all different PLATFORM TICKETS from a wide variety of stations comprising 1d, 3d, 3p, 5p, 10p and 20p buff and pink Edmondson card issues. (100) | £26 |
| 118 | LCC TRAMS POCKET MAP & GUIDE of the London County Council Tramways dated Spring 1918 with a silhouette of Westminster Bridge on the cover. This is an unusual issue which is not listed by Burwood & Brady. Used condition with a small fold-tear. (1) | £100 |
| 119 | A 20" X 30" colour PICTORIAL POSTER entitled "BARNES" with artwork by an unknown artist but showing sailing barge on River Thames as issued by the LGOC. Undated, but probably circa 1916. Has been folded in two places and is a little ragged round the edges, but a rare poster nevertheless. (1) | £75 |
| 120 | A "MIDLANDS SOUTH COAST & Co." ENAMEL SIGN "BOOKING OFFICE" in white on black with outline illustration of half bonnet 1920s coach, with screw holes for wall mounting. Some damage around the edges, but generally good with a nice shine. A very manageable sign at only 15"x13", which is thought may have been cut down from a rather larger "tombstone" shape sign. (1) | N/S |
| 121 | An official BUS TIMETABLE folder of the TUNBRIDGE WELLS SOUTHBOROUGH & DISTRICT OMNIBUS COMPANY Ltd . undated but probably c.1920 in good, slightly faded condition, has also been folded the "wrong way" at some time. (1) | £300 |
| 122 | LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co./LGOC & ASSOCIATED Cos. Geographical (12) and numerical stage (2) punch type BUS TICKETS including 5 early types with green fare overprints from services 21, 25, 25 & 25A (3 different), plus later 1920s fareboard issues and an 8d Return (service 29) (scuffed), etc. Mostly VGC. (14) | £38 |
| 123 | LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. Ltd. "GENERAL" POCKET MAP & GUIDE dated February 1914 in generally good condition although cover is a little scruffy. (1) | £32 |
| 124 | Black’s GUIDE TO LONDON & ENVIRONS dated 1881, 382pp plus maps (including railways) and adverts together with Cook’s HANDBOOK TO LONDON for 1921, 250pp plus Plan. (2) | £48 |
| 125 | LONDON TRANSPORT. A small sized (approx. 10" x 9") flat ENAMEL BUS STOP SIGN with black and red bullseye on white background. An unusual size, this would easily fit into any collection. Good condition. (1) | £55 |
| 126 | A SHEFFIELD CORPORATION TRAMWAYS & MOTORS BUS TIMETABLE booklet dated October 1936 with 224pp, red and black card covers with illustration of company single and double deck buses. VGC. (1) | £14 |
| 127 | A DERBY CORPORATION OMNIBUSES 1d Pre-Paid BRASS CHECK in VGC. (1) | N/S |
| 128 | A CALEDONIAN RAILWAY & STEAMERS folded MAP and GUIDE issued c.1906. Appears to have been removed from a timetable resulting in loss to one corner, good otherwise. (1) | £9 |
| 129 | ROYAL MEMORABALIA. A patterned paper serviette showing details of the processional arrangements in connection with the CORONATION OF KING EDWARD VII. Approx. 15" square with flowered edges. Some foxing, but an unusual piece. (1) | N/S |
| 130 | A LONDON ELECTRIC RAILWAY brass AIR PRESSURE GAUGE with white and black enamel face clearly marked L.E.R. manufactured by G.D. Peters & Co. London. Face approx 3¼" diameter. Probably ex-tube stock in VGC. A rare survivor. (1) | N/S |
| 131 | A THAMES VALLEY TRACTION Co. BUS TIMETABLE booklet dated January 1934, 104pp with coloured photographic cover showing company double decker outside Windsor Castle. (1) | £46 |
| 132 | LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. Ltd. Selection of geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Services 30 and 30A with various early routings including (30) Putney – Pocock Arms and (30A) Putney – Hampton Court comprising ½d, 1d (2different), 1½d, 2d (2 different), 4d (3 different) and 5d (1 with red fare overprint) issues. Most are early types with green fare overprints. Condition varies, but good overall. See note at Lot 12. (9) | £100 |
| 133 | A MOGG’S EXCURSIONIST MAP FIFTEEN MILES AROUND LONDON on paper 20" x 15½" showing all the railways and stations. A manuscript inscription reveals the date 17/7/1857. Loose mounted onto a cardboard backing in VGC. (1) | £55 |
| 134 | A HARDBACK LONDON GUIDE BOOK & ATLAS published by Thos Cook & Son in 1937 with pull out maps by Bartholomew (one slightly torn), Street Maps and Index.172pp plus maps, 81pp of index and 30pp of advertisements. VGC overall. (1) | £10 |
| 135 | A selection of mixed half plate and smaller size black and white BUS PHOTOGRAPHS taken in the early 1900s. Many "General" vehicles featured, but a number of smaller independents noted and one or two outside London including a Grimsby Trolleybus. A few manufacturer’s "staged" shots of new vehicles also included. All different and mostly good condition, although one or two have some back damage where formerly pasted in an album. (43) | £85 |
| 136 | HAVERHILL "GREY PULLMAN" SALOONS COACH and BUS TIMETABLE booklet dated July 1937 16pp paper covers, disbound and with rust marks; complete with a contemporary HANDBILL for the service Haverhill – Bury St Edmunds every Wednesday in VGC. (2) | £34 |
| 137 | LONDON PASSENGER TRANSPORT BOARD (36) and LT (BUSES) (4) pre-war fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from a wide variety of routes including 102, 159, 183, 201 & 213, 238 & 238A, 244, 285 at values to 7d. VGC. (40) | £85 |
| 138 | A "STINGEMORE" POCKET MAP of the Underground Railways of London, undated but c.1925 with Northern Line Morden extension and Charing X link under construction. Not listed in "Burwood & Brady", this is the less common paper version with Main Line Connections on the reverse. Minor foxing. (1) | £80 |
| 139 | A POTTERIES ELECTRIC TRACTION Co. double royal sized TIMETABLE POSTER for various services in the Hanley, Endon and Leek area of Staffordshire, dated April 1925. Folded, otherwise good condition. (1) | £42 |
| 140 | A "THUNDERER PATENT" GUARD’S WHISTLE in brass clearly stamped "HR" (Highland Railway) in very good working condition. (1) | £60 |
| 141 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY 3-fold TIMETABLE LEAFLET showing services between London (Euston and Broad Street), Harrow, Stanmore, Watford, Rickmansworth, St Albans and Leighton dated May and June 1907. VGC. (1) | £22 |
| 142 | LONDON PASSENGER TRANSPORT BOARD and LT (BUSES) fareboard geographical BUS TICKETS from routes serving Edgware comprising Services 113, 206, 114, 121, 121S, 140, 141, 142, 251 and 551 including route variations. All different and in VGC. See note at lot 12. (30) | £170 |
| 143 | A MET, LUT, SMET "TRAMWAYS" POCKET MAP AND GUIDE "How To Travel Around London" Summer Services May – September and dated 20/5/1921. Map drawn by Macdonald Gill. Slight tear at one of the folds, but generally VGC. (1) | £70 |
| 144 | "ROUTEMASTER" BUSES HARDBACK and SOFTBACK BOOKS: Ian Allan Bus Monographs No. 3 "Routemasters" (H/B 96pp 1984), Capital Transport "Routemasters" Vol. 1 1954-1969 (H/B 152pp 1991), World of Transport (WOT) "Routemasters Around G.B. (S/B 64pp 1988), WOT Bus Portfolio No. 1 "Routemasters" (S/B 104pp 1987). (4) | £16 |
| 145 | LONDON TRANSPORT Bus Garage allocation STENCIL PLATES as used on buses in the 1934-1960 period for the two original Peckham Garages, both now closed – Rye Lane (RL) and Peckham (PM). Good, used condition. (2) | £26 |
| 146 | LONDON TRANSPORT Easter and Christmas BUS TIMETABLES for Country Buses & Green Line Coaches, all different, from the period 1961-65. (10) | £10 |
| 147 | A REIGATE & REDHILL OMNIBUS (A. Wickens, Proprietor) 2d blue punch type BUS TICKET valid for the journey Shaw’s Corner – Redhill and vv. Used and in reasonable condition. (1) | £220 |
| 148 | An "UNDERGROUND" POCKET MAP of the Electric Railways of London. This is the Dangerfield Printing Co. paper edition of 1/3/1922 with map by Macdonald Gill. VGC. (1) | £42 |
| 149 | RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES double royal sized POSTER for a Six Day Tour to Royal Ascot Races from Liverpool, dated 1937. Nice coloured pictorial illustration of Company single deck coach. Folded. (1) | £90 |
| 150 | An LGOC brass UNIFORM CAP BADGE "INSPECTOR" with company name in full around the outside with ornate company coat of arms in the centre. An early design probably 19th Century, possibly for fitting to a "bowler hat," manufactured by Kenning London. Used and part of centre design may have been enamelled at some stage, but still a superb and extremely rare badge. (1) | £320 |
| 151 | An ASHOVER LIGHT RAILWAY folding card TIMETABLE dated to commence 25/8/1925 – UFN in excellent condition. (1) | £42 |
| 152 | LONDON INDEPENDENT OPERATORS selection of BUS TICKETS comprising Birch Bros. (3 geographical, 3 numerical), CHP Dulwich (1 numerical), City Motor Omnibus (3 geographicals), Overground Limited (1 geographical), St George and Cornwall (both numericals), plus three numericals from East Surrey Traction Co Ltd at 1d, 3d and 6d. Condition varies, many with back damage. (15) | £24 |
| 153 | LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. Two "Maps of the London General Bus Routes" POCKET MAPS comprising April 1924 (cover slightly faded) and No. 8 for 1924. Both generally VGC with slight wear at folds only. (2) | £10 |
| 154 | Envelope containing LT UNDERGROUND TICKET from Highgate used on the last train from Alexandra Palace (5.25pm, Saturday 3 July 1954) together with a detonator (used!) from that track together with 16 SCALE-REPRODUCTIONS by Bassett-Lowke of LT Underground posters and a 1927 BOOKLET of Rates of Pay for LMSR staff. (19) | £26 |
| 155 | Postcard-size black and white London Bus PHOTOGRAPHS from c.1910 – 1960s, mainly pre-war, huge variety of bus types plus some larger-size official LT photos. (c.80) | £26 |
| 156 | A GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY small POCKET TIMETABLE of services between Norwich, Aylsham, Mundesley-on-Sea and Cromer dated 15/7/1910 – 30/9/1910 in excellent condition. Timetable folds out from a light blue card cover. (1) | £18 |
| 157 | LONDON AREA TRAMWAY SYSTEMS mostly geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS comprising Walthamstow (4-1 numerical), Ilford (1-poor), Croydon (5 including joint with LCC), London United Tramways (1 early issue ex Uxbridge depot – has manuscript inscription on front). Mostly good condition. (11) | £10 |
| 158 | A FURNESS RAILWAY 1909 HOLIDAY GUIDE to "The English Lake District" 104pp with tinted illustrations, complete with all fold out plans and maps in VGC although colour cover is a little dusty. A rare item. (1) | £40 |
| 159 | An LPTB quad-royal size POSTER MAP of "London Transport (in roundel) All Routes Road & Rail issued in 1935. Shows elongated geographical view of London and 35 miles radius. VGC. (1) | £22 |
| 160 | A black on white enamel early 1930s PASSENGER SERVICE VEHICLE LICENCE PLATE "10979N" with KGV crown at top, with the legend "Tram Car 1355" written on the reverse. Plenty of red paint also on the back, would lead us to believe that it is ex London Tram. 6" x 3" oval in fine ex-vehicle condition. (1) | £120 |
| 161 | Two SOUTHDOWN MOTOR SERVICES BUS TIMETABLE booklets: June 1955 with 424pp, plus map and nice coloured cover showing company double deck vehicle; May 1945 (Portsmouth Area), small sized with 72pp with red and white cover (slight foxing). (2) | £34 |
| 162 | LPTB and LT TROLLEYBUSES geographical punch type TROLLEYBUS TICKETS from routes 626/628/630 at a variety of fares. All appear to be different with a range of types. See note at lot 12. (68) | £140 |
| 163 | CENTRAL LONDON RAILWAY POCKET MAP to the "Franco-British Exhibition" produced specially as a tourist guide to the exhibition in 1908. Cartoon type illustration of early airship with UK and French flags on the cover. A little grubby here and there and folded the "wrong way" once, but a remarkable survivor, nonetheless. (1) | £160 |
| 164 | A HIGHLAND RAILWAY RULES & REGULATIONS dated 1/2/1920, 193pp plus amendments, with company coat of arms and lettering in gold on cover. Slight fading/damp staining to cover, but contents clean and binding tight. (1) | £16 |
| 165 | An official black and white PHOTOGRAPH of London Road Car Company motor bus as reproduced in the publication "Motor Traction" on 8/9/1906 – the first Road Car "Bussing" put into London service. Measuring approx. 11" x 7" the photograph is rubber stamped "Sidney Straker & Squire Ltd – Engineers." A little damage to the back, but photograph good. (1) | £18 |
| 166 | Two UNITED COUNTIES BUS TIMETABLE booklets dated March 1953: Eastern Area with 154pp plus map and cream and green cover; Western Area with 244pp plus map and green, red and cream cover. Both VGC. (2) | £36 |
| 167 | LONDON TRANSPORT TRAMS (24) and LT T&T (48) mostly geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS from a wide variety of routes. All appear to be different. (72) | £55 |
| 168 | EAST KENT RAILWAY ephemera including card framed TIMETABLE dated 1926, a LIGHT RAILWAY ORDER 1920, items of paperwork including Consignment Notes, three BOOKLETS on the history of the line including one by Oakwood Press, and two RUBBER STAMPS "Woodnesborough" and "Eastry Junction – East Kent Railway." All items in good/VGC. The railway closed on 1/11/1948. (11) | £95 |
| 169 | A BUS CONDUCTOR’S WOODEN TICKET RACK with 14 sprung compartments of unknown origin, loaded with sets of anonymous pre-decimal punch type tickets printed by Williamsons of Ashton. VGC. (1) | N/S |
| 170 | A "BROADLAND COACHES" of Norwich UNIFORM CAP BADGE in light blue and white enamel on chrome with relief of an East Anglian Sailing Barge in centre with company name in wings at each side. A rare 1930s badge in excellent condition. (1) | N/S |
| 171 | A small (3" x 2¼") COMMERCIAL MOTOR Co BUS TIMETABLE booklet comprising linen cover and a single sheet for the service Chatham – Maidstone. Undated, but probably c.1910. VGC. (1) | £400 |
| 172 | LGOC 6d paper HORSE BUS CONTRACT TICKET from a pad of similar tickets issued around 1860 when the company was in its infancy. (1) | £10 |
| 173 | An LCC TRAMWAYS POCKET MAP and GUIDE to Car Services dated October 1915. A little worn at folds, but no tears and good generally. (1) | £30 |
| 174 | A METROPOLITAN DISTRICT RAILWAY BOOKLET issued to commemorate the Diamond Jubilee 1868-1928 with an Exhibition of Rolling Stock at South Kensington 5-10/11/1928, 12pp with black and white illustrations . Yapp edged card covers in VGC. (1) | £10 |
| 175 | LONDON TRANSPORT. A single sided flat ENAMEL "COMPULSORY AND REQUEST" BUS & COACH STOP SIGN. The sought after classic "half and half" sign in black, white, red and green. Approx. 16" x 14" in VGC. (1) | £70 |
| 176 | A "BELTON’S ALL IN ONE" GAINSBOROUGH MOTOR BUS TIMETABLE booklet dated April 1932. 48pp, cover frail with a little damage, but contents good. (1) | £18 |
| 177 | LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. Ltd. Selection of geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Services 37 and 37A Isleworth Market – Herne Hill Station and Teddington – Herne Hill Station both routes serving Putney comprising 1d (3 different), 2d, 3d (2 different – 1 is in poor condition, 1 is with red fare overprint), 6d and 1/-d issues. Most are early types with green fare overprints. Condition varies, but good overall. See note at Lot 12. (8) | £85 |
| 178 | Smaller size Stingemore’s linen card POCKET MAPS of the Underground Railways of London comprising the 11/5/1925 issue (red cover) in very good condition apart from minor foxing and the June 1927 issue (mustard cover) in good condition apart from a small ink stain. (2) | £24 |
| 179 | RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES double royal sized LETTERPRESS POSTER for the company’s Seven Day Tours to Blackpool and Ambleside from Bristol, Gloucester, Tewkesbury, Bridgnorth, etc. Green and brown print, dated 1936. Folded. (1) | £14 |
| 180 | A DISTRICT RAILWAY brass AIR PRESSURE GAUGE with white and black enamel face clearly marked with full company title. Face approx 3¼" diameter. Probably ex D.R. surface stock in VGC. A rare survivor. (1) | £30 |
| 181 | A collection of 1970s and 1980s BUS TIMETABLES. A varied selection covering many parts of the country including Bristol, Crosville, East Yorkshire, Eastern Scottish, Hants & Dorset, etc. VGC. (45) | £22 |
| 182 | LPTB/LT TRAMWAYS selection of geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS from the 1933 – 1940 period including 6d Workman services 61/63, 2d Cheap Fare 56 group, 6d Single 8 group, 8d Return 72/66 Ex., etc. Mostly VGC. (19) | £65 |
| 183 | LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. Two "General" POCKET MAPS comprising January 1924 entitled "Map of the London General Bus Routes" and No. 11 for 1930 entitled "Map of "General" Routes." Both in VGC with slight wear at folds only. (2) | £10 |
| 184 | A "TRAIN OMNIBUS AND TRAM" (TOT) BOOKLET "Programme of Victory & Welcome Home Celebration" at the Albert Hall, Monday 30th June 1919. 18pp, the colour illustrated yapp edged card cover is a little dusty, but good overall. (1) | £28 |
| 185 | A WOLVERHAMPTON CORPORATION TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT alloy HANGING BADGE for "Trolley Bus Driver No. 187" and company title around the edge. Complete with original leather strap to attach to a button in VGC. (1) | £48 |
| 186 | Two MANCHESTER CORPORATION TRANSPORT BUS TIMETABLES booklets dated July 1948 and February 1952, 244 – 272pp each with nice coloured pictorial cover showing double decker bus outside Royal Exchange. (2) | £30 |
| 187 | LPTB/LT TROLLEYBUSES geographical punch type TROLLEYBUS TICKETS from routes serving Edgware comprising examples from Services 645/664/666, 660/664/666 and 660/662/664/666 with a good range of fare and type combinations. All different. (33) | £130 |
| 188 | A METROPOLITAN AND GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAYS folded plain brown card covered guide: "A Selection of COUNTRY WALKS in Middlesex, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire" with Routes Graphically Described (No. 16 in the series) with 26 walks. This edition is dated 7/1910 and pre-dates the later coloured cover version which was contemporary with "Metroland." Generally good condition, despite one of the pages being creased and torn. (1) | £50 |
| 189 | GREAT NORTHERN PICCADILLY & BROMPTON RAILWAY four official colour POSTCARDS comprising Power House Chelsea, Interior of Car, Shield used in Construction and Piccadilly Circus Station. Unused and VGC. (4) | £22 |
| 190 | Approximately 200 POSTCARD SIZE BLACK & WHITE PHOTOGRAPHS of single and double deck buses. A good variety with operators from many parts of the UK noted. Most appear to be c.1940s and 1950s. Good quality. (Qty) | £32 |
| 191 | A WESTERN NATIONAL OMNIBUS Co. BUS TIMETABLE booklet dated July 1932, 192pp plus centre page fold out map with red and black covers. VGC. (1) | £44 |
| 192 | A "DELVER’S DELIGHT" of punch and other types of BUS TICKETS. Many UK operators represented. Probably about 400 /500 tickets to sort through. (Qty) | £20 |
| 193 | BIRMINGHAM & MIDLAND MOTOR OMNIBUS Co. "MIDLAND RED" POCKET MAP OF ROUTES "Where to Go and What To See" in excellent condition with a highly coloured and detailed map, together with a small pamphlet with details of "Private Tours" with front cover a little foxed. Both items are undated, but seem to be 1920s in style. (2) | £18 |
| 194 | FOUR AEC COLOUR OFFICIAL BROCHURES advertising different vehicles produced by the company. Each of 8pp, fully illustrated on glossy paper, dated 1962 – 1964, they cover Renown, Reliance, Regent Mk V and Ranger vehicles. (4) | £14 |
| 195 | An LCC TRAMWAYS CONDUCTOR’S WHISTLE of the barrel type with "LCC" initials clearly visible on the side. Has loop at end for attaching to a chain in good condition and in full working order. (1) | £40 |
| 196 | LT UNDERGROUND VICTORIA LINE. 7 WORKING TIMETABLES and TRAFFIC CIRCULARS with full signalling diagrams and track plans dating from 1968 (opening stage 1) to 1970 (Brixton extension). All are official – not public leaflets and in VGC. (7) | N/S |
| 197 | SOUTH LONDON TRAMWAYS Co. Tramway Omnibus (so headed) 1d white punch type HORSE BUS TICKET for the journey To or From Chelsea Bridge & Westminster Bridge in excellent condition. An early issue dating from c.1885 from one of the company’s "Feeder Bus" services. The company commenced operations in 1881 and rapidly grew to a network of 12.87 miles. The system was taken over by LCC Tramways on 22/11/1902. (1) | £140 |
| 198 | A CITY OF PORTSMOUTH PASSENGER TRANSPORT COMMITTEE LUNCHEON MENU to Mark the Running of the Last Tramcar in Portsmouth (1901-1936) held at the Guildhall Portsmouth on Tuesday 10th November 1936. Some foxing to cover, VGC otherwise. (1) | £26 |
| 199 | An LT double royal POSTER "This Week in London" February 10th to 16th (1936) including Crufts, Costume Performances at Albert Hall, Exhibitions, Concerts, etc. Decorative artwork borders. Rolled and mounted on linen (LTM ref 1749). VGC. (1) | £10 |
| 200 | A METROPOLITAN & GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYS UNIFORM CAP BADGE with laurel leaf gilt design with company initials in blue scrolled enamel at base. VGC and a very scarce item. (1) | £310 |
| 201 | A "BRADSHAW’S" RAILWAY COMPANION TIMETABLE book dated 25/10/1839 (3rd edition) in good clean condition but with detached binding (worth professional restoration). This would appear to be an original edition, not the 1901 reprint. (1) | £40 |
| 202 | LCC TRAMWAYS mostly geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS including an early 1d white numerical stage, and other geographical issues including early issues from Service 58 (1d white Child’s), Service 54 (1d white), 2d Cheap Mid-day, etc. (17) | £16 |
| 203 | An LCC TRAMS POCKET MAP & GUIDE dated Spring 1918 opening out to show coloured map with service times on reverse. Cover has outline illustration of Westminster Bridge and Big Ben. Not listed by Burwood & Brady. One or two minor fold tears, OK otherwise. (1) | £42 |
| 204 | Railway items: "Fair Play for the Railways" 1932 lobbying BOOKLET plus L&NWR WW1 "Hostile Aircraft" LEAFLET dated June 1915; LNER Cheap Day Return Tickets BOOKLET from Wood Green etc. to London dated 0/37-5/38; Southern Railway Cheap Day Tickets from London BOOKLET dated Sept 1926; envelope containing 3 TICKETS and PROGRAMME for the Great Northern Centenaries Exhibition at King’s Cross in 1952. (8) | £16 |
| 205 | MIDLAND RED post bag BRASS TAG PLATE as used to send mail to and from Aldergate, Tamworth and the head office in Birmingham. Approx. 3"x 7" darkened and tarnished with age, otherwise OK. (1) | N/S |
| 206 | Two North of England BUS TIMETABLES comprising CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES dated June 1949 with blue and red card covers, 80pp plus pull out map and NORTHERN GENERAL TRANSPORT Co. dated August 1949 with red and black covers, 320pp plus map. Both VGC. (2) | £36 |
| 207 | LGOC/LGOC & ASSOCIATED Cos. Geographical and one numerical stage punch type BUS TICKETS from services 2 – 184 at values 1d – 5d with an early example with title in centre column. All different and mostly VGC. (49) | £65 |
| 208 | Three joint LT/GWR, LT/LNER, LT/BR LEAFLETS concerning the extension of the Central Line Underground to the lines owned by the former railway companies. One edition is a little worn, the other two good. (3) | £7 |
| 209 | A BUS CONDUCTOR’S WOODEN TICKET RACK an unusual design with 20 sprung compartments in two rows of unknown origin, loaded with sets of anonymous pre-decimal punch type tickets printed by Bell Punch. Metalwork a little rusty, good otherwise. (1) | £16 |
| 210 | A NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY brass GUARD’S WHISTLE in good condition. This is something of a home-made effort in that the barrel appears to have been constructed from two buttons soldered onto other parts to make a perfectly workable whistle and therefore possibly unique. (1) | £42 |
| 211 | An EASTERN NATIONAL (MIDLAND SECTION) TIMETABLE BOOKLET dated May 1938, 284pp, plus pull out map. Nice pictorial cover showing company half cab vehicle. VGC. (1) | £28 |
| 212 | LGOC & ASSOCIATED Cos. Selection of fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Service 14 Hampton Court Crow Walk – (variously) Fulham Road, Sloane Street, Goodge St, etc., (via Putney) mostly issued in the 1920s at fares up to 1/-d. Condition varies, but good overall. See note at Lot 12. (17) | £32 |
| 213 | LCC TRAMS POCKET MAP & GUIDE dated 1921. Cover has illustration of Belvedere Road. VGC. (1) | £36 |
| 214 | A selection of Bacon’s LONDON GUIDES & MAPS comprising Atlas & Guide with maps (including Underground Railways) c.1910, plus the same c.1928 plus WAISTCOAT POCKET MAPS, two different from 1922. (4) | £16 |
| 215 | An LT TROLLEYBUSES NUMBER BLIND from Finchley (FY) depot dated March 1958. Reasonable condition. (1) | £34 |
| 216 | Two CITY OF OXFORD MOTOR SERVICES Ltd. BUS TIMETABLES booklets dated June 1951 and October 1954 each with 156pp plus fold out map with red and white cover showing photo illustration of company double deck bus. (2) | £28 |
| 217 | LT (BUSES) geographical BUS TICKETS from routes 52, 60 and 79 with route variations and a variety of fare combinations. Several different sets included with large and small fare overprints. All appear to be different. See note at lot 12. (99) | £75 |
| 218 | A LONDON UNDERGROUND published BOOKLET "Street & Railway Map in Sections" 54pp "A to Z" style map and guide of London and the Underground system. Lines clearly marked in colour in each section, 22pp with index of streets and relation to nearest tube station. Issued c.1909. Well worn with very poor covers (detached). (1) | £26 |
| 219 | Five CROYDON CORPORATION TRAMWAYS small sized UNIFORM BUTTONS. Three appear to be brass whilst the other two appear to be copper. Each has company name around the outside with the Corporation coat of arms in centre. Approx. ½" in diameter. (5) | £20 |
| 220 | An "EDWARDS HALL" MOTORS Ltd. UNIFORM CAP BADGE in a shield shape with blue, white and red enamel on gilt in excellent condition. A rare 1920s badge. (1) | £200 |
| 221 | A BEDFORD AND DISTRICT BUS & RAIL ABC TIMETABLE dated April 1950 in VGC. 64pp. (1) | £14 |
| 222 | BRADFORD CITY TRAMWAYS WORKMAN’S CHECK in brass with the instructions on the obverse: "To be put in the Box – Not to be Used Before 5 p.m. or on Saturday or Sundays." The check has the City Coat of Arms and the inscription Frattorini Bradford. VGC. (1) | £20 |
| 223 | LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. Two "Maps of the General Omnibus Routes" POCKET MAPS comprising No. 7 for 1928 and No. 5 & 6 for 1929. Both in VGC with slight wear at folds only. (2) | £10 |
| 224 | 13 early IAN ALLAN "BUSES ILLUSTRATED" MAGAZINES comprising issues 13 – 18, 20 – 22, 24 – 26 and 35. Generally in good condition. (13) | £50 |
| 225 | A LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY cloth UNIFORM CAP BADGE with "LNER" in script within laurel leaf design. Thought to be ex-Clyde Steamers. A little grubby, good otherwise. (1) | £34 |
| 226 | A "Derbyshire Advertiser" DERBY ABC RAILWAY & MOTOR BUS TIMETABLE and guide dated July 1928; together with a "Skinner & Rook NOTTINGHAM ABC TIMETABLE and guide dated September 1935. Both items in good/VGC. (2) | £22 |
| 227 | LONDON UNDERGROUND. A selection of 100 all different PLATFORM TICKETS from a wide variety of stations comprising 3d, 6d, 2p, 3p, 5p, 10p and 20p buff and pink Edmondson card issues. (100) | £20 |
| 228 | A CORK BANDON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY small ADVERTISING BROCHURE issued c.1890 includes two steel engraved illustrations. An attractive item on green card with very slight foxing to cover. A scarce item. (1) | £32 |
| 229 | A LONDON MIDLAND & SCOTTISH RAILWAY (Midland Section) slightly smaller than quad royal size TIMETABLE POSTER for "Main Line" dated 8/7/1929 – 22/9/1929. Rolled and in VGC. (1) | £10 |
| 230 | A BIRCH BROS. CERAMIC TILE advertising luxury coach hire and having an illustration of company coach and a calendar for the year 1953. Two tone green and red, approx. 6" x 6" probably from one of the company’s offices. An unusual item in good condition. (1) | £26 |
| 231 | Two STRATFORD BLUE MOTORS BUS TIMETABLES booklets: October 1950, 36pp with blue and black card covers; August 1962, 68pp with blue and white map cover. This edition was probably the last issued separately, before full integration into "Midland Red." (2) | £28 |
| 232 | LONDON TRAM Co. Two geographical punch type HORSE TRAM TICKETS comprising 1d white Lord Wellington – Streatham Hill Terminus and 1½d green Blackfriars Bridge – Streatham Hill Terminus. Both tickets in VGC although one has paper residue on back. This was an early horse and cable tramway which opened on 2/5/1870 and taken over by LCC Tramways on 1/1/1899. (2) | £50 |
| 233 | A "BOOK POST" POSTCARD MAP as issued by Messrs Jones Bros of Holloway Road and dated 20/3/1908 with black white and red diagram of railway, tube and tram lines to their establishment on the reverse side of the card. 8" x 5" in VGC and used postally. (1) | £40 |
| 234 | A THOMAS COOK TOURIST GUIDE "Egypt and The Nile" for 1903 – 1904 Season detailing the programme of arrangements and including pictures and layout plans of Paddle Steamer and other vessels. A little spine damage, but good overall. (1) | £12 |
| 235 | LT BUS STOP ENAMEL "E" PLATES: 115A Sat – Sun in black/red on white; 77B Sat & Sun in red on white; 77C Sat – Sun Fare Stage in black on white. All in VGC. (3) | £26 |
| 236 | Two WESTERN NATIONAL OMNIBUS Co. BUS TIMETABLES booklets: Cornwall Area dated January 1936, 212pp plus map; South Devon & East Cornwall area dated June 1947, 132pp. Both have nice pictorial covers showing company vehicles over map of the West Country. Both show signs of wear. (2) | £24 |
| 237 | LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. and LGOC & ASSOCIATED Cos. fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Services 8 (5) and 108 (2) at 1d and 2d fare values mostly issued in the 1920s. Mostly good condition. See note at lot 12. (7) | N/S |
| 238 | Three ISLE OF MAN items: A DOUGLAS CORPORATION TRANSPORT DEPT. small (9" x 12") POSTER listing safety hints for boarding the horse trams issued c.1950s, plus two MANX ELECTRIC RAILWAY hanging CARD TIMETABLES dated 1954 and 1955, both with nice coloured design showing tramcars and map of the route. (3) | £22 |
| 239 | PAPER ITEMS: An LT bullseye sign "PADDINGTON" plus a map, and two Underground advertisement panels for Victoria Line construction and Tower of London. All in VGC. (4) | £10 |
| 240 | An LCC TRAMWAYS UNIFORM CAP BADGE for "ASSISTANT REGULATOR" in brass oval shape with initials LCCT in centre and grade at top and bottom in virtually mint condition. (1) | £490 |
| 241 | Two HASTINGS & ST LEONARDS ABC RAILWAY TIMETABLES and guides dated July 1899 and August 1901. The 1899 edition is a little tatty with a detached front cover, the 1901 edition is much better although with signs of use. (2) | £20 |
| 242 | LONDON TRANSPORT (BUSES) geographical punch type BUS TICKETS with small fare overprints (1950 – 1952) from routes 1 – 242 at fares up to 1/-d. Mostly VGC and all different. (154) | £40 |
| 243 | A "STINGEMORE" POCKET MAP of London’s Underground Railways dated January 1927 with a mustard coloured cover. This particular edition is rather unusual in having advertising for the "Sun Insurance Office" printed in red on the cover and a further advertisement at the bottom right hand corner of map. A little rubbing at folds but generally VGC. (1) | £100 |
| 244 | A MURRAY’S HOME AND COLONIAL LIBRARY series HARDBACK BOOK "Stokers and Pokers" (a history of the London & North Western Railway) published in 1855. 224pp in good condition although cover is a little worn. A rare title. (1) | £20 |
| 245 | A selection of black and white mostly postcard size PHOTOGRAPHS mostly of London Buses taken in the early 1900s. "General" vehicles predominate, but a few independents also noted. Also included are three more modern scenes. Mostly VGC. (27) | £42 |
| 246 | Two BRADSHAW’S RAILWAY TIMETABLES and GUIDES for September – November 1958 and from 4/1/1960 in VGC. Both approx. 1200pp. (2) | £55 |
| 247 | LGOC and LGOC & ASSOCIATED Cos. Selection of fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Services 22 Putney Common - (variously) Kingsway, Mansion House, Homerton etc., and 22X Piccadilly Circus - Homerton mostly issued in the 1920s at fares up to 6d. Condition varies, but good overall. See note at Lot 12. (15 ) | £55 |
| 248 | A CARD FOLDER issued by LCC TRAMWAYS listing football fixtures for London teams playing in the 1925/26 season with details of trams serving each ground in excellent condition, together with a small folded paper pamphlet issued by LCC Trams entitled "Dull Days Made Bright in the Museums" undated but probably from the same era in VGC. (1) | £34 |
| 249 | An ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS 20" x 30" PICTORIAL POSTER "Edgware by Tram" with artwork by E.A. Cox depicting farrier at work and country scene. Printed by Avenue Press and dated 8/4/1916. Slightly ragged edges, a few pin holes and a little foxing, but generally fine and an absolute "gem." (1) | £220 |
| 250 | A METROPOLITAN ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS UNIFORM CAP BADGE in chrome with dark blue enamel background in a bullseye type design. A little chipping to the enamel does not detract. Rare. (1) | £260 |
| 251 | BRADSHAW’S TIMETABLE GUIDE to the British Railways dated October 1939 (1st wartime issue with red/white cover) plus the same for 2/11/1959 until 6/12/1959. Some wear to covers but generally good. (2) | N/S |
| 252 | LT (BUSES) geographical BUS TICKETS from routes 113, 114 and 251 with route variations and a variety of fare combinations. Several different sets included with large and small fare overprints. All appear to be different. See note at lot 12. (120) | £220 |
| 253 | A DISTRICT RAILWAY MAP OF GREATER LONDON & ENVIRONS 7th edition 1907 with map on paper with canvas backing. A little wear and tear, but good overall. (1) | N/S |
| 254 | SOFTBACK BOOKS: Provincial (Gosport & Fareham) (TPC 1981), Stevensons in The Eighties (1989), Birkenhead Buses (TPC 1978), Stagecoach & Its Subsidiaries (1988), Greater Manchester Transport Album (1984), Gash (Newark) (1987), British Bus Celebrations No. 1 S.E. England (1981), Swanbrook 1960-1987 (1988). (8) | £20 |
| 255 | A small collection of half plate mostly black and white PHOTOGRAPHS of LT and Metropolitan Railway Rolling Stock taken in the 1930s, also reproductions from old prints of the early days of the Underground system. Selection also includes two small prints of the last days of operation on the Brill branch showing Beyer-Peacock locomotive No. 23 at work and some Pamlin Prints postcards of LT Buses and Trolleybuses. Together with 8 glass LANTERN SLIDES (7 black and white, 1 colour) showing various aspects of LPTB operations. (Qty) | £10 |
| 256 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY POCKET MAP OF LONDON from 1926/7 ref G85/100m with pale blue cover. Some foxing to cover but interior is good. (1) | £110 |
| 257 | LONDON ELECTRIC RAILWAY UNDERGROUND TICKETS comprising 10 whole Edmondson card, 1 Rapidprinter and 2 Rolltic machine issues. Condition varies, mostly good. (13) | £50 |
| 258 | GREAT NORTHERN PICCADILLY & BROMPTON RAILWAY 1906 dated CARD NOTICE "Extracts From Bye-Laws and Regulations." Unfortunately it has been folded twice, but this does not detract from a rather scarce item. (1) | £10 |
| 259 | An LT TRAMWAYS POSTER MAP dated October 1934. 31"x25" folded with a some loss at one edge (not affecting map), but generally good condition. (1) | £22 |
| 260 | A selection of RAILWAY UNIFORM BUTTONS comprising Highland Railway brass (large and small), North Eastern Railway brass (large) and nickel (small), Liverpool Overhead Railway large (chrome), plus two RAILWAY BADGES: Glasgow & South Western Railway Temperance Union in gilt with red, white and blue enamel, and lapel badge "Radio Train" (modern). (7) | £42 |
| 261 | A "MIDLAND RED" (BIRMINGHAM AREA) BUS TIMETABLE booklet dated May 1943, 384pp. Despite wartime restrictions, the timetable has a superb pictorial cover showing company single deck vehicle. (1) | £18 |
| 262 | LGOC & ASSOCIATED Cos. Selection of fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Services 30 Wimbledon Common – St Georges Hospital or Orchard St., 30A Wimbledon Common Parkside – Camden Tn. Stn. (Und.) and 30X Sloane Street – Hackney Wick mostly issued in the 1920s at fares up to 5d. Condition varies, but good overall. See note at Lot 12. (9) | £70 |
| 263 | An "EVENING NEWS" POCKET MAP of London "Tubes" and "Tramways" on two sides. Paper map with lines in colour folding into illustrated card cover. Undated, but obviously early 1900s. Map in VGC, the cover a little creased and rubbed. (1) | £44 |
| 264 | An official PAPERBACK BOOKLET entitled "CROSVILLE IN WARTIME" issued by the company in aid of the Benevolent Fund and describes the company’s WW2 war effort. Good condition. (1) | £10 |
| 265 | Two LONDON TRANSPORT red and white ENAMEL SIGNS as often seen attached to the bottom of large "boat type" Bus Stop signs. Both are approx. 5" x 15", one stating "Monday – Saturday" the other "Notice to Drivers – Headstop." Both in VGC. (2) | £14 |
| 266 | LCC Trams POCKET MAP & GUIDE of 1921 ref XI-21 featuring Embankment with closed-top tramcar on cover. Small fold tears but generally good condition. (1) | £30 |
| 267 | LONDON TRANPORT (BUSES) geographical punch type BUS TICKETS with large fare overprints from routes 1 – 51. All different. (84) | £26 |
| 268 | An LGOC attractive coloured fold out BROCHURE dated 12/6/1913 detailing Excursions to Windsor, Burnham Beeches, Twickenham, St Albans, Epsom, Hatfield, etc. A little worn and weak at folds. (1) | N/S |
| 269 | A LONDON PUBLIC OMNIBUS Co. Ltd FARES TABLE for Service 529a Winchmore Hill & Victoria Station for commencement 6/2/1929. This is an office copy as deposited with the Licensing Authority in 1928 and has been personally signed by Alfred Temple Bennett, a well known "Pirate" operator. Folded with a few edge tears, but a rare survivor. (1) | £10 |
| 270 | LGOC SPORTS ASSOCIATION brass and enamel BUTTON BADGE with name in red enamel around the edge surrounding an ornate brass design. Approx. 1" in diameter in good condition. (1) | N/S |
| 271 | YORKSHIRE COAST SERVICES. A GREEN BUSES AND COACHES of Bridlington BUS TIMETABLE AND GUIDE dated 1926, together with folded single leaf timetables for BLUE BUS SERVICES for Scarborough and Flamborough and Hornsea Routes also dated 1926, plus similar for WHITE BUS SERVICE from Bridlington - Flamborough undated but probably of similar date. All items in reasonable condition. (4) | £30 |
| 272 | THE LONDON TRAMWAYS COMPANY LIMITED. A 2d mauve geographical punch type HORSE TRAM TICKET for the route Blackfriars or Westminster Bridge - New Cross Gate in VGC. This was an early horse and cable tramway, which opened on 2/5/1870 and was taken over by LCC Tramways on 1/1/1899. (1) | £20 |
| 273 | Two "Underground" POCKET MAPS (1) "What To See & How To Travel" dated 1/11/1923 with map by Macdonald Gill showing British Empire Exhibition Stations, and (2) a later 1936 No. 1 LT edition with line diagram by HC Beck. Both maps in VGC. (2) | £110 |
| 274 | A collection of 40 Hardback and Softback LT UNDERGROUND INTERNAL PUBLICATIONS mostly comprising Working Timetables but some Traffic Circulars and Christmas & New Year Alterations to services. All are dated between 1970s – 1990s. Good variety – no duplication noted. (40) | £10 |
| 275 | LONDON TRANSPORT. An Underground "Northern Line" black and white FRIEZE ENAMEL "BELSIZE PARK." A very manageable size 8" x 36" in excellent condition. (1) | £20 |
| 276 | GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY. A PASSENGER TIMETABLE SUPPLEMENT issued 1/10/1913 "As A Consequence of Labour Troubles The Train Service Will be Altered." 52pp with paper cover in VGC although contents a little faded due to cheap paper used. (1) | £12 |
| 277 | LT (BUSES) geographical punch type BUS TICKETS all with small fare overprints from routes 1 – 240/240A with some duplication noted. (285) | £46 |
| 278 | An ARTICLES OF AGREEMENT between the WHITECHAPEL & BOW RAILWAY the METROPOLITAN DISTRICT RAILWAY and LONDON TILBURY & SOUTHEND RAILWAY dated 12th September 1898 in VGC. (1) | £10 |
| 279 | A BUS CONDUCTOR’S WOODEN TICKET RACK an unusual design with 20 sprung compartments in two rows of unknown origin, loaded with sets of pre-decimal punch type tickets from Ben Green Bus Service, Swinefleet. Signs of years’ use and metalwork a little rusty, good otherwise. (1) | £12 |
| 280 | A "GREEN LINE" triangular enamel RADIATOR BADGE thought to be an experimental design using light green on a white background outlining the company bullseye design. A little chipped around the screw holes, otherwise good. (1) | £200 |
| 281 | Two EASTERN NATIONAL (MIDLAND SECTION) BUS TIMETABLE booklets dated August 1946 and May 1949, each of 190pp, plus pull out maps. Colour pictorial covers show map of the operating area. Both VGC. (2) | £42 |
| 282 | LGOC & ASSOCIATED Cos. Selection of geographical (18) and numerical stage (7) punch type BUS TICKETS mostly from the 1920s from various services including 36 (8d yellow), 54 (3d pink), 68 & 169 (3d pink), 1d (151 & 293), 177 (2d blue), 1d white, 3d pink and 4d green (all 183), etc. (25) | £70 |
| 283 | An LCC TRAMWAYS POCKET MAP & TIMETABLE (Ref. L1994) November 1928 edition featuring colour cover illustration of Horse Guards Whitehall complete with single leaf insert relating Transfer Facilities and Timetable Alterations dated February 1929. Map and insert in excellent condition. (1) | £12 |
| 284 | A HARDBACK BOOK "London’s Underground" the story of the development of the world’s largest underground system by H.F. Howson, 119pp revised edition, published by Ian Allan in 1960. VGC complete with dust wrapper. (1) | £10 |
| 285 | A substantial collection of BUS and TRAMWAY brass and chrome UNIFORM BUTTONS from a wide range of UK operators comprised of 12 small and 130 large examples. Quite comprehensive. (142) | £110 |
| 286 | An ADLARD’S RAILWAY and MOTOR BUS TIMETABLE ABC guide dated April 1926 covering Birmingham and West Midlands Area, 192pp; together with a COUNTY BOROUGH OF STOCKPORT official BUS & TRAM TIMETABLE booklet dated 1/9/1938 – UFN, 64pp. Both items in good/VGC. (2) | £26 |
| 287 | LONDON PASSENGER TRANSPORT BOARD mostly fully titled fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS mostly from routes/services between 1 and 86 including some higher value fares and returns. Mostly VGC. (75) | £80 |
| 288 | A HUNSLET ENGINE Co. LEEDS small (2" x 4") MEMO PAD with plasticised covers showing illustrations of two of the company’s products: "Fitzwilliam" and "West Riding." Probably issued in the 1920s. (1) | £14 |
| 289 | Four BUS COMPANY UNIFORM BUTTONS: General Country Services; General (block capitals), Public (all chrome); General (script writing, brass). All approx. ¾" diameter. (4) | £16 |
| 290 | A "GENERAL" chrome UNIFORM CAP BADGE showing company name in block capitals. VGC. (1) | N/S |
| 291 | A "MIDLAND RED" (SHREWSBURY AREA) BUS TIMETABLE booklet dated January 1946, 84pp, plus pull out map. Complimentary sticker on cover. VGC. (1) | £18 |
| 292 | LCC TRAMWAYS mostly geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS including early 1d white numerical stage, and other geographical issues including early types from Service 58 (1d white Child’s), Service 54 (1d white), ½d Child mauve/white issued from Leyton, etc. (15) | £34 |
| 293 | Three GLASGOW CORPORATION TRANSPORT POCKET MAPS: Tram Routes dated May 1938; Tramcar & Trolleybus Services, July 1951 and Motorbus Services July 1951. Some wear and tear at folds in maps and cover of the 1938 edition. (3) | £10 |
| 294 | VOLUME 1 of IAN ALLAN "BUSES ILLUSTRATED" MAGAZINES from issue No. 1 dated November/December 1949 to No. 12 October 1952. Some have loose covers, but generally good condition. (12) | £50 |
| 295 | Approximately 400 modern POSTCARD SIZE COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS of buses taken country-wide (some at rallies) in the 1990s. Generally good quality. Some examples are complete with their negatives. (Qty) | £24 |
| 296 | An ISLE OF MAN STEAM PACKET Co. TIMETABLE booklet of Sailings and Holiday Tours around the Isle of Man for the 1933 season. 96pp in VGC. (1) | £30 |
| 297 | LGOC & ASSOCIATED Cos. Selection of fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Service 37 Hounslow Heath The Hussar – (variously) Suffolk Hall, St Anns Road, Sisters Avenue, etc., (via Putney) mostly issued in the 1920s at fares up to 8d. Condition varies, but good overall. See note at Lot 12. (18) | £26 |
| 298 | A small ELECTRIC RAILWAYS/LGOC POCKET PUBLICATION "London Traffic Notes & News" dated December 1915 (wartime issue) in VGC with details of places to see that are a little off the beaten track in London. (1) | £20 |
| 299 | An early LPTB TRAMS transitional style FARES TABLE for Service 31 Tooting Jc. or High St., Wandsworth & Bakers Arms dated May 16th 1934; together with LT TROLLEYBUSES Fares Table for Route 661 Aldgate Station and Leyton (Bakers Arms) dated January 1947. Both paper and good/VGC. (2) | £32 |
| 300 | WILTS & DORSET MOTOR SERVICES (In Association with The Southern Railway) red white and black ENAMEL BUS STOP SIGN in an unusual triangular shape. Approx. 8" high at apex and 12" wide. One large chip affecting the "T" of Dorset, otherwise good colour and shine. (1) | £60 |
| 301 | A BIRMINGHAM & MIDLAND MOTOR OMNIBUS Co. "MIDLAND RED" official BUS TIMETABLE for the Leicester, Coalville and Burton areas dated 3/8/1929 – UFN. 184pp in excellent condition. (1) | £42 |
| 302 | LT (BUSES) geographical BUS TICKETS from routes 140, 141 and 142 with route variations and a variety of fare combinations. Several different sets included with large and small fare overprints. All appear to be different. See note at lot 12. (114) | £220 |
| 303 | LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. Two "General" POCKET MAPS comprising (1): No. 2A "Town & Country Motor-Bus Routes – Services by London’s Motor Buses" dated 9/1922 which is actually a listing of routes and districts served with a line map of the area on the centre pages; together with (2) No. 9 for 1932 which is the more conventional "Map of Routes." The latter is in slightly grubby condition, but generally good with slight wear at folds only. (2) | £10 |
| 304 | A GLASGOW CORPORATION TRANSPORT Underground Section RULES & REGULATIONS BOOK Revised Edition 1961 in excellent condition. (1) | £10 |
| 305 | Items of RAILWAY CUTLERY: A Great Central Railway Dining Car dessert spoon, a Highland Railway Kyle of Lochalsh Hotel fish fork; a London Midland & Scottish Railway pair of sugar tongs. All in hallmarked solid silver and VGC. (3) | £75 |
| 306 | LGOC Motor Bus POCKET MAP & GUIDE dated June 1913. This issue features an enlarged central-area map on the reverse, something still found on recent LT bus maps. Some fold tears but intact. (1) | £40 |
| 307 | LT (BUSES) pre-war fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from a variety of routes. All appear to be different and mostly VGC. (102) | £130 |
| 308 | A MINISTRY OF WAR TRANSPORT RAILWAY (LONDON PLAN) COMMITTEE 1944 REPORT TO THE MINISTER OF WAR TRANSPORT dated 21/1/1946, 26pp, complete with original folded maps and plans. Soft cover in fair condition. (1) | £12 |
| 309 | An LGOC 20" x 30" PICTORIAL POSTER "The Heaths Surrey No. 178" with artwork scene by FR (1915) printed by Johnson Riddle and issued in January 1916. A little edge damage and a few pin holes, but good overall and a superb poster. (1) | £190 |
| 310 | A LONDON UNITED BUSWAYS enamel UNIFORM CAP BADGE. Ornate red, white and black enamel showing company coat of arms flanked by griffins. In mint condition still on original issuing card. Thought to be quite rare. (1) | £30 |
| 311 | A collection of 1970s and 1980s BUS TIMETABLES. A varied selection covering many parts of the country including West Midlands, Cumberland, National Express, Alexander’s (Northern, Midland and Fife), etc. All in VGC. (25) | £14 |
| 312 | LGOC & ASSOCIATED Cos. Selection of fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Services 74 Roehampton Montague Arms/Wimbledon - (variously) Baker Street, Marble Arch, Camden Town, etc., and 93 Willesden Pound La/Greenford Red Lion/Southall White Swan – (variously) Wimbledon Trinity Rd., Putney Bridge Stn., West Hill, etc., (via Putney) mostly issued in the 1920s at fares up to 4d. Condition varies, but good overall. See note at Lot 12. (13) | £55 |
| 313 | A "STINGEMORE" POCKET MAP OF LONDON’S UNDERGROUND RAILWAYS dated June 1927 with a mustard coloured cover in good condition. (1) | £10 |
| 314 | A BOOKLET "OPEN AIR LONDON" jointly published by LCC and LTE in 1952 56pp illustrated. Card covers with dust jacket (small tear). (1) | £5 |
| 315 | An LT TROLLEYBUSES DESTINATION BLIND for routes 517and 617 from Holloway depot dated 1949 in fair condition. (1) | £16 |
| 316 | An H.C. CHAMBERS & SON Bures (Suffolk) BUS TIMETABLE booklet dated 1/6/1933 – UFN. 20pp with card cover. VGC. (1) | £22 |
| 317 | LONDON TRANPORT (BUSES) geographical punch type BUS TICKETS with large fare overprints from routes 52 - 298. All different. (103) | £46 |
| 318 | A METROPOLITAN AND GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAYS folded plain green card covered guide: "A Selection of COUNTRY WALKS in Middlesex, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire" with Routes Graphically Described (No. 23 in the series), 28pp. This edition is dated 5/1913 and pre-dates the later coloured cover version which was contemporary with "Metroland." VGC. (1) | £42 |
| 319 | An LT double royal POSTER "This Week in London" September 16th to 22nd (1935) including Football, Rugby, and Racing at Northolt Park and Windsor. Decorative artwork borders. Rolled and mounted on linen (LTM ref 1728). VGC. (1) | £26 |
| 320 | A small sized LONDON TRANSPORT cut out ENAMEL BULLSEYE. Green circle with black bar inscribed "LONDON TRANSPORT." Approx. 12" diameter with two small chips, good condition otherwise. (1) | £95 |
| 321 | A PORTSMOUTH CORPORATION TRAMWAYS official HANDBOOK and ILLUSTRATED MAP of the Electric Tramway Routes dated 1904. 42pp complete with fold out map in VGC. (1) | £95 |
| 322 | LCC TRAMS selection of geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS including some early types, depot issues (1 grubby). Mostly VGC. (10) | £8 |
| 323 | LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. Two "Maps of the London General Bus Routes" POCKET MAPS comprising No. 2 and No. 3 for 1928. Both in VGC with slight wear at folds only. (2) | £10 |
| 324 | CITY OF OXFORD MOTOR SERVICES Ltd PAPERBACK BOOKLET "Country Service Guide" 2nd edition. Undated, but probably c.1924. The covers are foxed, but contents excellent with cartoons and black and white illustrations of places of interest. 138pp. (1) | £10 |
| 325 | LONDON BUS PHOTOGRAPHS over 100 black and white from the 1960s featuring a wide range of types – RT, RF, GS, XA, XF, RLH, RM noted. Amateur pictures but generally of excellent quality (Qty). | £32 |
| 326 | MID-CHESHIRE MOTOR BUS Co. Ltd. BUS TIMETABLE booklet dated 1/6/1922 – UFN. 20pp with card cover and rusty staples. A little tatty, but a rare example. (1) | £110 |
| 327 | LONDON INDEPENDENTS (PIRATE) OPERATORS punch type BUS TICKETS comprising Birch Bros (2) and Nelson (1) (geographicals); Chocolate Express, Empire, FS Petrol Electric, Hawklove, Legion, Martin, HM Merry, Miller Traction, Omega, Orange, Passenger Transport, The Pirate, Red Rover (all numerical stage). (16) | £110 |
| 328 | An LCC TRAMWAYS POCKET MAP and GUIDE (Ref. 20752) issued in November 1923. One or two tears at folds, but generally good. (1) | N/S |
| 329 | A small BUS CONDUCTOR’S WOODEN TICKET RACK with 8 sprung compartments loaded with sets of pre-decimal punch type tickets from Ben Green of Swinefleet. Signs of use, but generally good. (1) | £12 |
| 330 | METROPOLITAN ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS ATHLETIC AND SOCIAL CLUB enamel brass COLLAR BADGE. Name (in full) in blue enamel over ornate brass design. Together with an LUT brass and enamel (probably Sports Association) badge. Name in blue and green with brass chevron design around the edge. Both badges in VGC. (2) | £75 |
| 331 | RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES BUS TIMETABLE booklet dated March 1943 with orange and black covers, 46pp, with centre page fold out map. Good condition. (1) | £60 |
| 332 | LONDON PASSENGER TRANSPORT BOARD and LT (BUSES) fareboard geographical BUS TICKETS from services/routes 14, 22 and 30 with route variations and at fares up to 1/-d. All different. See note at lot 12. (43) | £90 |
| 333 | An LCC TRAMWAYS POCKET MAP AND TIMETABLE (ref. 23065) dated October 1927, the cover with an illustration of Horse Guards Whitehall in excellent condition. (1) | (43) | £90 |
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