| Lot | Description |
| 1 | NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY PUBLIC TIMETABLE booklet dated July 1904. Foolscap sized, pictorial covers showing landmarks on the railway. 164pp, spine taped. (1) | £55 |
| 2 | ROYAL BLUE (BOURNEMOUTH) Express Services TIMETABLE LEAFLETS. All different, all dated Winter 1937-1938. One example has filing holes, VGC otherwise. (8) | £44 |
| 3 | LCC TRAMWAYS POCKET MAP & GUIDES: Ed XI of 1926 (Ref 21287); November 1931; plus an early LT TRAMWAYS edition dated November 1933 in the LCC style (slightly grubby). Mostly VGC. (3) | £36 |
| 4 | LT COUNTRY BUSES & COACHES. BOUND VOLUME of TRAFFIC CIRCULARS covering January to December 1938. 150+pp, hardback, part leather bound covers (faded) with title in gold on front. (1) | £18 |
| 5 | LGOC STAFF ASSOCIATION “FLYING CLUB” LAPEL BADGE. Grey, red and black enamel on gilt showing ‘winged’ double decker bus. Approx 2” x 1”, manufactured by Fattorini. VGC. (1) | £40 |
| 6 | Three enamel BUS STOP “E” PLATES: “1 Aldershot & District” (green and white enamel), “347 Fare Stage”, “141 Mon – Sat” (both black and white enamel). (3) | £20 |
| 7 | LT bus BONNET PLATE “RT4195” in lined gold on red. Very good, ex-vehicle condition. (1) | £60 |
| 8 | LCC TRAMS three-fold LEAFLET “Your Way to the West End” with photo cover showing Trafalgar Square and the initials of the title made to look like light bulbs, printed on light green paper, dated October 1926; plus another three-fold LEAFLET “To and From The Theatres & West End in Comfort” on plain paper and dated November 1922. Both items in good condition. (2) | £50 |
| 9 | GLASGOW & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY (initials only) quad royal PICTORIAL POSTER: “Ayrshire Coast – Bright Breezy Bracing” with colourful artwork showing child on beach and swimmers. Printed by McCorquodale. Undated. D. Cooper General Manager. Taped on back to prevent tears at folds and edges, but some light glue staining showing through, good otherwise. Considered to be a rare poster. (1) | £220 |
| 10 | BR Scottish Region ENAMEL DOOR PLATE “PRIVATE”. Light blue and white enamel, approx 18” x 4”, small repaired chip in edge. (1) | £42 |
| 11 | SOUTHDOWN MOTOR SERVICES official BUS TIMETABLE booklet dated July 1922. 72pp centre page map, green paperback covers. VGC. (1) | £60 |
| 12 | SWINDON CORPORATION TRANSPORT. A mounted COAT OF ARMS professionally mounted onto a varnished blue board and framed ready for hanging. 16” x 13” in VGC. (1) | £48 |
| 13 | DISTRICT RAILWAY “Miniature ” POCKET MAP of “London and it’s Environs” (6th edition) undated but probably c.1899/1900. Paper, folded, a little faded on outer leaves and small edge tears, but good overall. (1) | £160 |
| 14 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY official publication ‘METROLAND’ 1931 edition with coloured pictorial cover showing canal with narrow boats. 148pp plus pull out map. Covers detached and map missing. (1) | £30 |
| 15 | LT COUNTRY BUSES DIRECTION SIGN “406 Epsom”. 18” x 9”, green and white painted metal. Possibly used as a direction sign during race meetings. Unusual. (1) | £20 |
| 16 | ALDERSHOT & DISTRICT green enamel and chrome UNIFORM CAP BADGE. Plus 2 different chrome and enamel National Express Inspector badges. All VGC. (3) | £10 |
| 17 | LT UNDERGROUND FRIEZE ENAMEL with roundel in red and the legend “Central Line.” Red edging at top and bottom. 18” x 9” in VGC. (1) | £42 |
| 18 | METROPOLITAN & GREAT CENTRAL JOINT RAILWAY official Illustrated Guide with Lists of Hotels & Country Apartments in Middlesex, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire. Coloured pictorial paperback covers. 119pp, dated 1908. No map, spine worn. (1) | £34 |
| 19 | IAN ALLAN BUSES ILLUSTRATED MAGAZINE “Omnibus Edition” of issues 2-6 contained in illustrated card cover bindings. VGC (1) | £48 |
| 20 | LT COUNTRY BUSES Inspector’s UNIFORM CAP BADGE with green enamel outer ring supported by chrome griffins. “London Transport” is in black enamel with dotted line across centre of bullseye. Manufactured by JR Gaunt. (1) | £70 |
| 21 | LONDON COASTAL COACHES TIME and FARE TABLE booklet. Pocket sized, 48pp, colour illustrated covers showing char-a-banc and map of SE England. Dated 1928. (1) | £28 |
| 22 | COLLECTION of 129 35mm BUS & COACH COLOUR SLIDES. A mix of London and provincial UK with the odd European noted. All appear to be 1970s/80s and generally of good quality. (129) | £75 |
| 23 | “UNDERGROUND” POCKET MAP & GUIDE. Fragile but complete and OK. Undated, but probably c.1910s. (1) | £95 |
| 24 | “DUPLE” COACHBUILDERS ANNUAL for 1939. Coloured card covers, 64pp richly illustrated with the company’s and other suppliers products in good condition. (1) | £55 |
| 25 | LONDON BUSES UNIFORM BADGE “OFFICIAL 3027.” Circular design in chrome with LT bullseye design with dotted line in blue enamel in centre. Contained in original wallet. VGC. (1) | £38 |
| 26 | WESTERN SMT Co. Ltd. chrome UNIFORM CAP BADGE showing company initials with legend ‘Western’ across centre bar. Diamond shaped. Plus similar brass and enamel example unfor-tunately having lost most of its enamel. (2) | £18 |
| 27 | LPTB. A framed and glazed CARRIAGE MAP as removed from a Metropolitan Line compartment coach showing the line between North Harrow – Aylesbury against a geographical background. Dated 1945. The map was creased when rescued, but is now presented in a faithfully reproduced frame with border, and has been returned to good/VGC. (1) | £60 |
| 28 | VANGUARD MOTORS (Swansea) “Pictorial and Descriptive” GUIDE BOOK to Gower region of Wales. Coloured pictorial card covers, 60pp, dated 1934. (1) | £16 |
| 29 | LPTB quad royal POSTER: “London & Suburbs Main Line Railways Connecting to Underground Railways of the LPTB. Dated 1947. Folded, VGC. (1) | £42 |
| 30 | LT “Chief Examiner” UNIFORM CAP BADGE. Griffins supporting bullseye type in gilt with dark blue outer circle and light blue inner. VGC. (1) | £150 |
| LOTS 31–50 ARE ALL TICKETS FROM BUS, UNDERGROUND, TRAM AND TROLLEYBUS OPERATORS. | |
| 31 | LGOC & ASSOCIATES Cos. (26) and LPTB/LT (BUSES) (40) all different fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Services 9, 11 and 11/25A. A selection of tickets is offered to show changes in stage names/route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual/rare issues noted. 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 2001. They have been sorted and assembled into “geographical” areas and in this catalogue the routes serving the Hammersmith area are featured. The “geographical” theme will continue in further batches of tickets from this collection in our September and November catalogues. Be sure to look out for the other lots in this catalogue. (66) | £120 |
| 32 | LT TRAMS and TRAMS & TROLLEYBUS. Three school exercise books housing a collection of several hundred geographical and numerical stage punch type TRAM & TROLLEYBUS TICKETS from South London routes and depots. (Qty) | £110 |
| 33 | DISTRICT RAILWAY whole Edmondson card UNDERGROUND TICKETS comprising early series (red “O” and “I” overprints and skeleton station code letter) including issues from Aldgate East, Blackfriars LO, Earls Court, Glo’ster Rd (Brompton), South Kensington, Westminster Bridge, etc., and later series including Ealing Common, Earls Court, Hammersmith, Mansion House, etc., including Advert Back type “Lipton’s” and “Country Walks.” (20) | £30 |
| 34 | UK & OVERSEAS 1930s mostly geographical punch type BUS and TRAM TICKETS: “Alberta Omnibus” (1); Durban Municipal Tramways (3-2 the same (1poor)); Edinburgh Corporation Trams (1), Flintshire CC (1-Bridge Toll); LGOC (4), William Alexander “WA” (4-numerical), SMET (1-numerical). (15) | £16 |
| 35 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY whole Edmondson card series 1, 2 and 3 UNDERGROUND TICKETS including issues from Aylesbury Joint, Bishop’s Road, Bishopsgate, Finchley Road (South Hampstead), Finsbury Park LL1, Gower Street, Portland Road, Swiss Cottage, Willesden Gn and Cricklewood, etc. (40) | £80 |
| 36 | LGOC & ASSOCIATES Cos. (19) and LPTB/LT (BUSES) (32) all different fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Services 19, 119 and 22 serving the Hammersmith area. A selection of tickets is offered to show changes in stage names/route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual/rare issues noted. See note at Lot 31. (51) | £150 |
| 37 | UNDERGROUND AND RAILWAY TICKETS: An album loose filled with whole Edmondson card tickets (including platform tolls), Seasons, thin card, paper, etc. tickets, including early trial and experimental UTS issues and a few foreign. (Qty) | £28 |
| 38 | LPTB (1) and LT BUSES (17) fareboard and geographical punch type BUS TICKETS at higher values between 5d – 10d from a variety of routes including 53/53A/153, 76/34B, 85, 89, 90/B, 93, 133, 134, 159, etc., plus LT CENTRAL ROAD SERVICES 6d and 1/-d Sunday Morning Cheap (numerical stage) (unused). (20) | £20 |
| 39 | CENTRAL LONDON RAILWAY five whole Edmondson card type UNDERGROUND TICKETS from British Museum 1, Chancery Lane 1 and 2, Post Office 1 and 2, plus five Rapidprinter and Ultimatic machine issues. (10) | £30 |
| 40 | GREAT NORTHERN PICCADILLY & BROMPTON RAILWAY issued Single UNDERGROUND TICKETS Kings Cross – Hammersmith or Brompton Road and Piccadilly Circus B – Earls Court or Brompton Road (Brompton Road station closed on 30/7/1934). (2) | £50 |
| 41 | LGOC (1) LGOC & ASSOCIATES Cos. (18) and LPTB/LT (BUSES) (32) all different fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Services 33, 233, 33S and 150 serving the Hammersmith area. A selection of tickets is offered to show changes in stage names/route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual/rare issues noted. See note at Lot 31. (51) | £350 |
| 42 | LPTB/LT (COACHES) fareboard and geographical punch type BUS TICKETS issued between 1934-1939 from various “Green Line” routes, including an early Insert Setright. All different and includes some unusual issues. (13) | £120 |
| 43 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY whole Edmondson card series 1, 2 and 3 UNDERGROUND TICKETS including issues from Gower Street, Kensington (High St), West Hampstead, Praed Street Paddington, Moorgate HL2, Willesden Gn & Cricklewood, Finsbury Park LL1, etc. The series 3 include Advert Back issues which include a WW1 cartoon for “State Express Cigarettes.” (20) | £60 |
| 44 | A DELVER’S DELIGHT of BUS & TRAM TICKETS mostly from UK and Irish operators, but one or two foreign, railway and ferry tickets may be found. Ticket types included roll, Setright, Insert Setright, Ultimatic, TIM, Bellgraphic, Almex, Willibrew, Edmondson card, Weeklies, Seasons, etc. Some duplication. Probably about 3,000 in need of sorting. (Qty) | £60 |
| 45 | LONDON ELECTRIC RAILWAY Single UNDERGROUND TICKETS comprising 11 Edmondson card issues including from Golders Green, Dover Street, Tufnell Park, Hampstead, Holborn, etc., and 9 thin card machine issues including from Aldwych, Down Street, Knightsbridge, Strand, etc. (20) | £20 |
| 46 | LT BUSES selection of geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from a wide variety of routes with a mix of large and small fare overprints, some higher values noted. (60) | N/S |
| 47 | LPTB Trams/Trolleybuses 1/-d All-Day TRAM & TROLLEYBUS TICKETS: selection of ten different issues dating from August 1934 – July 1940. (10) | £42 |
| 48 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY whole Edmondson card series 1, 2 and 3 UNDERGROUND TICKETS including issues from Bishops Road, Notting Hill Gate, Monument, Moorgate Street, Finsbury Park LL4, Finchley Road (South Hampstead), etc. The series 3 include Advert Back issues which include Whiteley’s Department Store.” (20) | £30 |
| 49 | LPTB fareboard geographical 1d white punch type BUS TICKETS from a selection of routes between 2 – 25A. All different. (24) | £10 |
| 50 | RAILWAYS & METROPOLITAN OMNIBUS CO. LTD. 1d buff punch type BUS TICKET for the journey Waterloo Station – Liverpool Street (VGC); plus an earlier unheaded 1d/2d/3d white paper ticket valid for various journeys from Waterloo Station, Stamford Street, Civil; Service Stores and Mansion to a choice of destinations (slightly soiled). (2) | £24 |
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| 51 | CROSVILLE BUS TIMETABLES: Areas 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 dated June 1952. All with green and white paperback covers showing small illustrations of company vehicles. (5) | £120 |
| 52 | Twenty black & white postcard sized PHOTOGRAPHS of early London Buses including LGOC, East Surrey, etc. Some Pamlin prints. (20) | £12 |
| 53 | Six LT Central Area Buses POCKET MAPS & GUIDES: No. 4 of 1934; Nos. 1 and 3 of 1935; No. 5 of 1936; No. 4 of 1937; No. 3 of 1938. (6) | £14 |
| 54 | LT COUNTRY BUSES & COACHES. BOUND VOLUME of TRAFFIC CIRCULARS covering January to December 1940. 100+pp, hardback, part leather bound covers (faded) with title in gold on front. (1) | £60 |
| 55 | CITY OF WORCESTER conductor’s HANGING BADGE with the serial number “154”. Aluminium type metal with embossed lettering complete with leather strap to attach to button. Possibly American. VGC. (1) | £30 |
| 56 | LT chrome and enamel UNIFORM CAP BADGE showing griffins holding red enamel bullseye roundel with “London Transport” and dotted line in black enamel across centre bar. (1) | £28 |
| 57 | LPTB. A white on black enamel tube train DESTINATION BOARD: “Archway” on one side and “Colindale” on the other with brass ends to slot into holder and as carried by 1938 tube stock. A little enamel chipping, good overall. (1) | £20 |
| 58 | BIRMINGHAM CITY TRANSPORT rule book type publication CONDITIONS OF SERVICE–PLATFORM STAFF. Cloth bound card covers, 39pp, dated July 1950. (1) | £10 |
| 59 | LT quad royal POSTER SYSTEM MAP dated 1964 – shows Victoria Line “Under Construction.” VGC. (1) | £26 |
| 60 | LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY enamel STATION SIGN: “Aberlour” in brown on cream. A station on the Strathspey Line between Craigellachie and Carron which closed on 18/10/1965. A little edge chipping especially where sign once fitted to lamp post bracket, generally VGC. (1) | £210 |
| 61 | SOUTHDOWN MOTOR SERVICES official BUS TIMETABLE booklet dated April 1927. Pocket sized, 128pp in green paperback covers. VGC. (1) | N/S |
| 62 | LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY unframed CARRIAGE PRINT: “Robin Hoods Bay, Yorkshire” by Frank Sherwin. A rare print in VGC. (1) | £160 |
| 63 | UNDERGROUND Railway POCKET MAPS: “Stingemore” (c.1926) (damp staining to turquoise cover); No. 1 of 1937 (“Geographia” fully folded map and guide); No. 1 of 1937 (Beck map – card version); No. 2 of 1936 (Beck); No. 1 of 1941 (wartime edition); No.1 of 1946 (Beck). (6) | £55 |
| 64 | UNDERGROUND AND METROPOLITAN RAILWAY RULE BOOK. Green cloth bound covers, 203pp, dated 1933. (1) | £10 |
| 65 | Script style brass UNIFORM CAP BADGE “Blackwell.” The company operated services in Essex from their base in Earls Colne. Brass a little tarnished. (1) | £55 |
| 66 | LT TROLLEYBUSES. Two depot STENCIL ALLOCATION PLATES for “CE” (Colindale) and “IH” (Isleworth). (2) | £75 |
| 67 | Three enamel BUS STOP “E6” PLATES: “Sundays Only,” “Tail Stop,” and “Monday – Saturday.” All are white lettering on red enamel. VGC. (3) | £26 |
| 68 | LPTB CENTRAL BUSES 110-page typescript document detailing BUS OPERATIONS for the 1948 Olympic Games. Foolscap sized, string bound. Lots of information regarding routes and depots involved. Dated July 1948. (1) | £55 |
| 69 | UNDERGROUND. A small artwork PANEL POSTER: “Survivals of the Past – Book to Charing Cross Strand or Aldwych Stations” with colourful illustration of Children of His Majesty’s Chapels Royal, dated 21/2/1924. 12” x 20” mounted on hessian. VGC, attractive. (1) | £55 |
| 70 | LONDON TRANSPORT COUNTRY BUSES griffins supporting bullseye type UNIFORM CAP BADGE. Chrome and enamel design with green enamel outer circle and light blue inner with the legend “Instructor.” (1) | £270 |
| 71 | NORTHERN IRELAND ROAD TRANSPORT BOARD BUS TIMETABLE booklet. Card covers (creased) with small illustration of company coach, 120pp, dated July 1941. (1) | £55 |
| 72 | Ninety black & white postcard sized PHOTOGRAPHS of London Trams. No apparent duplication. Varying quality. (90) | £38 |
| 73 | LONDON TRANSPORT (and earlier) selection of approx 50 B&W and sepia POSTCARDS AND PHOTOGRAPHS of Underground (steam and electric including Met Rly Electric steam and electric locos, also including a derailment), Horse Buses, Buses and Trams, etc. (Qty) | £80 |
| 74 | LT COUNTRY BUSES & COACHES. BOUND VOLUME of TRAFFIC CIRCULARS covering January to December 1937. 150+pp, hardback, part leather bound covers with title in gold on front. (1) | £40 |
| 75 | AUTOMATICKET LTD. An “Ultimatic” TICKET ISSUING MACHINE as used by LT but the exact location of this example unknown. Five compartments for stowing tickets, but none present. VGC and full working order. (1) | £10 |
| 76 | LT gilt and enamel UNIFORM CAP BADGE showing griffins holding red enamel bullseye roundel with “London Transport” and dotted line in black enamel across centre bar. (1) | £60 |
| 77 | Selection of red/white bakelite and brass lapel fitting PSV BUS DRIVER’S LICENCE BADGES with initial letters AA, BB, CC and DD. (4) | £28 |
| 78 | BIRMINGHAM CORPORATION & OMNIBUS DEPARTMENT pocket size FARES BOOKLET “Outer Circle Route – Fares and Stages.” Clothbound hardback covers with title in gold on front. 40pp listing all the from and to fares of the route. Dated 1934. VGC. Plus similar example with date unclear. (2) | £18 |
| 79 | LT TRAMWAYS FARES CHART for Route 2 Thornton Heath – Croydon dated December 1933. Folded with one or two small tears at edge. (1) | £30 |
| 80 | ABERDEEN CORPORATION TRAMWAYS brass and enamel UNIFORM CAP BADGE. Coat of arms surrounded by name in red enamel with Tramways in scroll below. Rare. (1) | £120 |
| 81 | LT “GREEN LINE” COACH GUIDE and TIMETABLE dated No.1 1938. Green card covers, 306pp plus fold out map. (1) | N/S |
| 82 | Approx 100 mostly “PAMLIN PRINTS” B&W POSTCARDS showing early railway views of SE England. Occasional duplication. (Qty) | £18 |
| 83 | Six LT Central Area Buses POCKET MAPS & GUIDES: No. 5 of 1934/5; Nos. 2 and 4 of 1935; Nos. 1 and 4 of 1937; No. 3 of 1938. (6) | £42 |
| 84 | WESTINGHOUSE BROCHURE “Air Brakes for Road Vehicles.” Card covers showing illustration of open cab double decker. 32pp fully illustrated guide to company products including illustrations of buses, trolleybuses and lorries involved. Dated 1926. (1) | £24 |
| 85 | A “pistol” type TICKET PUNCH in full working order. Company origin unknown, but possibly London. (1) | £170 |
| 86 | Five SILVER WATCH FOBS as awarded to Mr F.W. Hubble by the LGOCSA, LT(CB)SA and TOT between 1930-1937 in good condition. (5) | N/S |
| 87 | LT UNDERGROUND stock interior small red, white and blue enamel “Bullseye” CAR NUMBER PLATE “12434” from a 1938 Tube Stock non-driving motor, in excellent condition. (1) | £70 |
| 88 | LPTB OFFICIAL PUBLICATION: The Coronation 1937 – A Record of Services on The Underground” with a letter to all staff expressing sincere thanks for their efforts by Lord Ashfield. 20pp of facts, figures and photographs. VGC. (1) | £55 |
| 89 | GLASGOW & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY (fully titled) quad royal PICTORIAL POSTER: “Clyde Watering Places” with colourful artwork showing PS “Glen Sannox” with a crowded top deck. Printed by McCorquodale. Undated. D. Cooper General Manager. Taped on back to prevent tears at folds and edges and to repair a couple of holes; some have occurred since, but complete. Considered to be a rare poster. (1) | £340 |
| 90 | LT griffins supporting bullseye type UNIFORM CAP BADGE in chrome with red enamel circle with light blue inner with the legend “Tour Guide.” (1) | £130 |
| 91 | HIGHLAND RAILWAY. Bound volume of WORKING AND PUBLIC TIMETABLES for 1914. 100+pp containing the July and October editions of the timetables and amendments, all contained in hardback covers with title on spine. Ex Caledonian Railway Timetable Department. (1) | £230 |
| 92 | KENT BUS COMPANIES GUIDES: EAST KENT ROAD CAR Co. illustrated guide to East Kent and Sussex. Pictorial card covers, 175pp plus fold-out map, c.1950s; plus similar MAIDSTONE & DISTRICT MS illustrated guide to Kent & East Sussex. Pictorial card covers, 136pp plus fold-out map, circa 1960s. (2) | £24 |
| 93 | “UNDERGROUND” two-fold, clothbound thin card POCKET MAP of the Underground Railways of London. Green coloured rear with title in somewhat faded gold colour. Circa 1910. A little worn but an early map. (1) | £42 |
| 94 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY official publication ‘METROLAND’ 1927 edition with coloured pictorial cover showing family picnic on hillside. 110pp plus pull out map. (1) | £80 |
| 95 | A CIGARETTE CASE 3½” x 3¾” opening out to reveal an etched Underground Map which appears to be pre-WW2. A flap lifts to reveal “Compliments from A.S. Ltd.” The exterior is a little worn, but etched maps of inner and outer London can be detected. (1) | £16 |
| 96 | WESTERN NATIONAL oval shaped, chrome and enamel UNIFORM CAP BADGE. White and gold enamel, 2” diameter. Plus similar SOUTHERN NATIONAL example in white and green enamel on gilt. Both in good condition. (2) | £10 |
| 97 | LT bus BONNET PLATE “RT3783” in lined gold on red. Good, ex-vehicle condition. (1) | £55 |
| 98 | LCC publication: “OFFICIAL TRAMWAYS GUIDE” dated Coronation Issue 1911. Softback, 186pp with route by route details of services and fold out map (torn). Blue and gold coloured cover. Signs of use but OK. (1) | £60 |
| 99 | 11 CAPITAL TRANSPORT published BOOKLETS detailing the stock of LT buses and railways. Various issues between 1977 and 1990. (11) | £34 |
| 100 | LGOC brass UNIFORM CAP BADGE “INSPECTOR” with company name in circle and flying wings atop and “Inspector” in scroll below. An early design probably 19th Century. Extremely rare badge. (1) | £600 |
| 101 | MIDLAND RED Leicester Area BUS TIMETABLE dated May 1948. Maroon covers 456pp plus fold out map. Plus similar 124pp example for the Stafford area. (2) | £18 |
| 102 | PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM assembled by LONDON COASTAL COACHES in 1938 containing mostly official photographs showing the development of the coach from 1908. Approx 58 photos from postcard sized upwards. Good variety of operators including minor coach operators of the 1930’s as well as major operators including Black & White, M&D, etc. (1) | £150 |
| 103 | UNDERGROUND POCKET MAP of the Electric Railways of London dated October 1919. Owing to post-war economies these maps were printed on sub-standard paper and are usually quite fragile. Thos particular copy seems to have survived much better, but is still a little grubby. (1) | £95 |
| 104 | METROPOLITAN ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS BYE-LAWS AND REGULATIONS booklet. Cloth covers, 62pp, dated 1926. Plus similar LCC TRAMWAYS Statutory Rules and Orders book dated 1930. Both a little worn. (2) | £42 |
| 105 | LT. A TICKET DATING PRESS as removed from Park Royal station upon introduction of the UTS ticketing system. Painted green and labelled in brass “J.B. Edmondson, Manchester.” Also engraved “Edmondson Inventor” in brass on the front. Very good ex-station condition and in full working order. (1) | £100 |
| 106 | Enamel BUS STOP “E” PLATE: “100 Vintage Bus”. Red and white enamel with repair to lettering of ‘Vintage’. (1) | £18 |
| 107 | LPTB METROPOLITAN LINE. A framed and glazed diagrammatic CARRIAGE MAP as removed from a compartment coach showing the line between Aldgate – Rickmansworth and branches. Dated 1937. The map was creased when rescued, but is now presented in a faithfully reproduced frame with border, and has been returned to good/VGC. (1) | £60 |
| 108 | COLLECTION of Express Service and BUS TIMETABLE LEAFLETS. Various companies noted including Midland Red, East Kent, Yorkshire Services, Crosville, Lincolnshire, Eastern National, Southdown, Standerwick, Timpson’s, etc. Dated 1960’s. Heavy duplication. (Qty) | £34 |
| 109 | BRITISH TRANSPORT COMMISSION quad royal POSTER MAP “London & Suburbs Main Line Railways” dated 1956. VGC. (1) | £40 |
| 110 | LT bullseye style enamel UNIFORM CAP BADGE “Conductor Instructor.” Two tone blue and white enamel on chrome. Manufactured by JR Gaunt. (1) | £75 |
| 111 | SOUTHDOWN MOTOR SERVICES official BUS TIMETABLE booklet dated July 1927. Pocket sized, 128pp in green paperback covers. Covers a little faded. (1) | N/S |
| 112 | LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY unframed CARRIAGE PRINT: “Laxfield, Near Halesworth, Suffolk” by F.W. Baldwin. A scarce print in VGC. (1) | £55 |
| 113 | LCC TRAMWAYS POCKET MAP & GUIDES: Ed V of 1925 (annotated and tears at folds); November 1932 (back a little grubby); May 1933 (slight foxing and fold tear). (3) | £24 |
| 114 | LT COUNTRY BUSES & COACHES. BOUND VOLUME of TRAFFIC CIRCULARS covering January to December 1941. 100+pp, hardback, part leather bound covers with title in gold on front. (1) | £85 |
| 115 | CALEDONIAN RAILWAY “Acme Thunderer” GUARD’S WHISTLE with company initials clearly engraved in body. The whistle was once chromed, but this has worn through to reveal brass underneath. Full working order. (1) | £85 |
| 116 | Three LT Bus Garage STENCIL ALLOCATION PLATES for “GR” (Garston), “HH” (Hemel Hempstead) and “MA” (Amersham) garages. (3) | £40 |
| 117 | SMALL COLLECTION of BADGES and similar items. Includes conductor PSV badge, Magic Bus, Bristol vehicle badge (1950’s), National Express, rubber stamp, etc. (Qty) | £28 |
| 118 | LCC TRAMWAYS GUIDE to “Direct Services of Pullman Trams between North and South London via Kingsway” issued after enlargement of the tunnel to take double deck cars in 1930. The colourful artwork Yapp cover has become detached and is a little ragged, but the 32pp of contents complete and clean. (1) | £14 |
| 119 | BOUND VOLUME of the Minutes of Proceedings of the House of Lords Select Committee Session 1903 relating to the Birmingham District Tramway Bill. Foolscap sized, hardback clothbound covers, 230pp. (1) | £12 |
| 120 | BR Eastern Region half-flange “totem” ENAMEL STATION SIGN: “Halesworth” in white lettering on blue background. An East Suffolk line location. 36” x 10½” in totally ex-station condition with a couple of creases, edge chipping and fading. A worthwhile restoration project. (1) | £160 |
| 121 | London area RED RAIL–GUIDE. 732pp ABC style TIMETABLE, red paperback covers, dated November 1930. Well used. (1) | £22 |
| 122 | WEST HARTLEPOOL CORPORATION TRANSPORT. A mounted pre-1967 version COAT OF ARMS professionally mounted onto a varnished blue board and framed ready for hanging. 13” x 16” in VGC. (1) | £42 |
| 123 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY two-fold thin card POCKET MAP “HOW TO GET TO AND FROM THE BRITISH EMPIRE EXHIBITION.” Reverse shows orange, purple and black view of train and exhibition. VGC. See also lot 413. (1) | £70 |
| 124 | WESTINGHOUSE BROCHURE “Compressed Air Brakes for Tramways.” Clothbound covers 40pp fully illustrated guide to company products. Dated 1927. (1) | N/S |
| 125 | Three different LT BADGES: LT Bowling Association, LT Underground badge with number across centre bar, LT Underground badge with red in-fill. (3) | £5 |
| 126 | SCOTTISH OMNIBUSES diamond shaped chrome and enamel UNIFORM CAP BADGE showing company name in green enamel centre with white enamel surrounding. Chrome a little tarnished. (1) | £18 |
| 127 | LT painted metal RADIATOR BADGE showing “London Transport” in blue, white and red bullseye design with name in full across centre. Approx 12” x 8” in good ex-vehicle condition. Once carried on the front of “RT” type buses. (1) | £60 |
| 128 | SOUTHDOWN MOTOR SERVICES booklet detailing PARTY TRAVEL arrangements from Portsmouth and Southsea. Green card covers with illustration of company coach. 16pp detailing suggested tours. Circa 1940’s. (1) | £12 |
| 129 | LONDON UNDERGROUND BOOKMARK. Coloured design showing countryside scene and hare. Reverse shows season ticket rates. Dated 1912. Hare is missing its ears, otherwise good condition. Rare. (1) | £32 |
| 130 | LT griffins supporting bullseye type UNIFORM CAP BADGE in gilt with dark blue enamel circle with light blue inner with the legend “Senior Instructor.” (1) | N/S |
| LOTS 131–150 ARE ALL TICKETS FROM BUS, UNDERGROUND, TRAM AND TROLLEYBUS OPERATORS. | |
| 131 | LT BUSES selection of geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from a wide variety of routes, with a mix of large and small fare overprints, some higher values noted. (60) | £20 |
| 132 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY whole Edmondson card series 1, 2 and 3 UNDERGROUND TICKETS including issues from Portland Road, Bishopsgate, Marlboro’ Road, Aldersgate Street, Monument, Farringdon Street, etc. The series 3 include Advert Back issues which include “State Express Cigarettes.” (20) | £30 |
| 133 | LPTB TRAMS. Selection of pre-war geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS from a good variety of North London routes at values from 1d – 6d including a couple of Walthamstow Area transitionals and a nice 4d Workman Return for the 61/63/67Ex group. (19) | £38 |
| 134 | UNDERGROUND AND RAILWAY TICKETS: A loose mounted album containing a vast selection of Capitalcard and Travelcard tickets, Seasons, etc. mostly issued by LT and BR in the early 1980s. (Qty) | £32 |
| 135 | CENTRAL LONDON RAILWAY Single UNDERGROUND TICKETS from British Museum, Chancery Lane (both Edmondson card), Nott. H. Gate (Ultimatic), Bank and Liverpool St 1BO (both small Automaticket type). (5) | £22 |
| 136 | LGOC & ASSOCIATES Cos. (13) and LPTB/LT (BUSES) (45) all different fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Services 39, 130 and 39S serving the Hammersmith area. A selection of tickets is offered to show changes in stage names/route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual/rare issues noted. See note at Lot 31. (58) | £250 |
| 137 | LONDON ELECTRIC RAILWAY whole Edmondson card UNDERGROUND TICKETS comprising from/to type issued from Finsbury Park LL, Golders Green, Goodge Street, Highgate, Holborn, Hyde Park Corner, Kentish Town, Leicester Square; plus station of origin type from Golders Green (6d), Kentish Town (4d). (10) | £36 |
| 138 | LPTB fareboard geographical 1d white punch type BUS TICKETS from a selection of routes between 25B – 48. All different. (24) | £10 |
| 139 | A DELVER’S DELIGHT of BUS & TRAM TICKETS mostly from UK and Irish operators, but one or two foreign, railway and ferry tickets may be found. Ticket types included roll, Setright, Insert Setright, Ultimatic, TIM, Bellgraphic, Almex, Willebrew, Edmondson card, Weeklies, Seasons, etc. Some duplication. Probably about 2,500 in need of sorting. (Qty) | £75 |
| 140 | WEST METROPOLITAN TRAMWAYS CO. 1d green named stage punch type TRAM TICKET Acton – Princess Victoria (creased); plus LONDON UNITED TRAMWAYS 1d green geographical Shepherds Bush – Southall and later 8d grey numerical stage type issued from Uxbridge depot. (3) | £60 |
| 141 | LT BUSES. A sealed packet of all different geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Routes 9, 11 and 297 serving the Hammersmith area issued during the wartime and post-war period. A selection of tickets is offered to show changes in stage names/route patterns. Condition is mostly good, but one or two may be a little faded with age, with some unusual/rare issues noted. See note at lot 31. (110) | £240 |
| 142 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY whole Edmondson card series 1, 2 and 3 UNDERGROUND TICKETS including issues from West Hampstead, Moorgate Street, Paddington Bishops Road, Cannon Street, Uxbridge, Kilburn & Brondesbury, etc. The series 3 include Advert Back issues which include “Wright’s Coal Tar Soap.” (20) | £55 |
| 143 | UK & OVERSEAS 1930s mostly geographical punch type BUS and TRAM TICKETS: Durban Municipal Tramways (1); Edinburgh Corporation Trams (1), LCC Tramways(3); LGOC (10), William Alexander “WA” (1-numerical). (16) | £22 |
| 144 | TORQUAY TRAMWAYS Co. geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS comprising 1d Child, 1½d white, 2d blue (2 different), 3d buff (2 different) issued in the 1920s/30s. (6) | £36 |
| 145 | WALTHAMSTOW COUNCIL LIGHT RAILWAY 9d grey Return named stage punch type TRAM TICKET for Service 57 Chingford Mount – Cambridge Heath Station with “R” and “Sun” overprints. An unusual issue in VGC. (1) | £44 |
| 146 | LGOC & ASSOCIATES Cos. (2) and LPTB/LT (BUSES) (24) all different fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Services 216, 110, 110/A, 110/B, 273, 73C and 111 serving the Hammersmith area. A selection of tickets is offered to show changes in stage names/route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual/rare issues noted. See note at Lot 31. (26) | £250 |
| 147 | LT UNDERGROUND TICKETS: A loose mounted album containing a vast selection of whole Edmondson card and machine issued tickets from the 1970s/80s. (Qty) | £18 |
| 148 | LPTB TRAMS. A varied and attractive selection of pre-war geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS from many different South London routes at a wide range of values, including some scarcer examples. Mostly VGC. (45) | £65 |
| 149 | LONDON ELECTRIC RAILWAY mostly issued whole Edmondson card UNDERGROUND TICKETS including from Belsize Park, Charing Cross, Hammersmith 3, Holloway Road 1, Kilburn Park (unissued – Specimen), Marylebone 1, Warren Street, etc. Mostly VGC. (15) | £20 |
| 150 | An “LCC TRAMWAYS” (so headed) punch type Special Tour TRAM TICKER issued on 6th April 1952 covering routes 33/35 and 44/46 to commemorate the closure of Kingsway Subway and abandonment of routes 33/35 the previous day. The ticket is printed on brown card 2½” x 4¾” and bears the serial 0071 and 7/-d fare. VGC. (1) | £14 |
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| 151 | Box of approx 17 VEHICLE BADGES AND PLATES. Well worth sorting. (Qty) | £34 |
| 152 | Approx 33 mostly RAILWAY RELATED VIDEOS. (Qty) | £50 |
| 153 | A box of hardback RAILWAY BOOKS. (Qty) | £5 |
| 154 | A box of BUS RELATED MAGAZINES including London Bus Magazine, Buses Extra, Buses, etc. (Qty) | £48 |
| 155 | Box of POTTERY AND CERAMIC BUS AND RAILWAY ITEMS including mugs, commemorative plates, etc. (Qty) | £8 |
| 156 | Box of BUS MAGAZINES AND PHOTOGRAPHS. (Qty) | £16 |
| 157 | A quantity of framed and glazed PICTURES AND PRINTS mostly of buses and bus-related items. (Qty) | £5 |
| 158 | Large quantity of LT Country Area BUS TIMETABLES (Public and Officials) from the 1960s. (Qty) | £50 |
| 159 | A quantity of mostly RAILWAY VIDEOS. (Qty) | £50 |
| 160 | Quantity of BUS TIMETABLES mainly from Southern England, mostly from the 1960s/70s. (Qty) | £20 |
| 161 | Quantity of BUS BOOKS AND MAGAZINES. (Qty) | £22 |
| 162 | Quantity of LT LOCAL AREA ROAD & RAIL TIMETABLES. (Qty) | £46 |
| 163 | Box of BUS TIMETABLES, MAGAZINES AND EPHEMERA. (Qty) | £20 |
| 164 | Quantity of LT LOCAL AREA ROAD & RAIL TIMETABLES also examples from NBC and BR. (Qty) | £14 |
| 165 | Quantity of BUS MAPS plus ephemera and booklets. (Qty) | £55 |
| 166 | Quantity of LT STAFF MAGAZINES including “Pennyfare” from the early days of publication. (Qty) | £40 |
| 167 | A continuous run of NATIONAL EXPRESS COACH GUIDES dating from 1970 – early 1990s in two boxes. (Qty) | N/S |
| 168 | A box of BUS EPHEMERA, TIMETABLES, etc., much National Express related. (Qty) | N/S |
| 169 | Quantity of National Express STAFF TRAINING VIDEOS. (Qty) | N/S |
| 170 | A box of BUS EPHEMERA, TIMETABLES, etc., much National Express related. (Qty) | N/S |
| 171 | A box of LT BUS AND TUBE EPHEMERA, mostly modern, including posters, stickers, line diagrams, etc. (Qty) | £5 |
| 172 | A MODEL of an LT “RM” type bus made of red painted metal with perspex windows. 21” long, 7” wide and 12” high, not quite to scale, but a good representation. (1) | £30 |
| 173 | A MODEL of an LT “RM” type bus similar to lot 172, but unfortunately missing the perspex windows. (1) | £30 |
| 174 | A MODEL of a “National Express” coach made of white painted metal with perspex windows and working doors. 36” long, 10” high and 8” wide, not to scale. An ex-exhibition display model. (1) | £32 |
| 175 | Small box of BOOKS, BOOKLETS AND OFFICIAL EPHEMERA, many relating to ticket collecting. (Qty) | £9 |
| 176 | A box containing six BUS/COACH REGISTRATION PLATES. Painted white on black numbers are BLH890, MLL546 (RF coach), EXV143, LYR673 (RT Bus), MLL964 (RF Coach) and CXB112. Condition variable, mostly a little battered and twisted. Someone will know which vehicles the other registrations fitted! (6) | £30 |
| 177 | A box of MISCELLANEOUS LT AND LONDON AREA EPHEMERA and a medal. Needs sorting. (Qty) | £24 |
| 178 | TIMPSON’S SOCIAL & BENEVOLENT CLUB “Timpson’s Challenge” CUP and WOODEN STANDS as presented to “Gentlemen Members in Open Competition for Darts.” Silver plated engraved cup with the two stands bearing engraved shields with winner’s names dating from the 1960s/70s. (3) | £20 |
| 179 | GLASGOW & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY (fully titled) quad royal PICTORIAL POSTER: “Clyde Watering Places” with colourful artwork map showing the routes operated by the company. Printed by John Horn Lithos. Undated. D. Cooper General Manager. Taped on back to prevent tears at folds and edges fraying, good otherwise. Considered to be a rare poster. (1) | £280 |
| 180 | Blue enamel and chrome “General” UNIFORM CAP BADGE, bullseye shape, 2½” long with name in capitals across central bar. One rear lug missing otherwise good. (1) | £100 |
| 181 | DEVON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. BUS TIMETABLE booklet. Red and white paperback cover with illustration of company single-deck bus. 80pp dated March 1941. (1) | £34 |
| 182 | LPTB. A white on black enamel tube train DESTINATION BOARD: “Finchley Cen” on one side and “Bushey Heath” on the other with brass ends to slot into holder and as carried by 1938 tube stock. A little enamel chipping, good overall. Bushey Heath was a proposed station on a Northern Line extension, cancelled due to the intervention of WW2. (1) | £100 |
| 183 | LGOC “General” POCKET MAP & GUIDE dated June 1913. Faded and fragile with one or two small holes at fold corners. Good generally. (1) | £65 |
| 184 | CITY OF BIRMINGHAM TRAMWAYS DEPARTMENT conditions, specifications and TENDER FORM for Tram Car Bodies. Foolscap sized, 24pp detailing all the specifications for 50 double deck car bodies with top covers. Dated December 1927. 1) | £16 |
| 185 | LT. A TICKET DATING PRESS as removed from Holland Park station upon introduction of the UTS ticketing system. Painted green and labelled in brass !Waterlow & Sons.” Very good ex-station condition and in full working order. (1) | £55 |
| 186 | Three LT Bus Garage STENCIL ALLOCATION PLATES for “WH” (West Ham), “RL” (Rye Lane Peckham) and “W” (Cricklewood) garages. (3) | £28 |
| 187 | LT bus BONNET PLATE “STL1140” in lined gold on red. Good, ex-vehicle condition with a few signs of wear and tear. (1) | £120 |
| 188 | LONDON UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC RAILWAYS official “ABC GUIDE TO LONDON”. Illustrated paperback covers showing Statue of Eros, 52pp plus superb coloured fold out map. Fully illustrated guide including advert for the 1908 Olympic Games. Good condition. (1) | £140 |
| 189 | Seven different official POSTCARDS advertising PICKFORDS. Colour and black & white examples showing vehicles and advertising their services. Most postally used circa 1910. Correspondence removed from back, otherwise good condition. Plus two LNWR official coloured postcards showing Promenade Blackpool and Jetty & Lighthouse Fleetwood. Not used. (9) | £60 |
| 190 | LT “Examiner” UNIFORM CAP BADGE. Griffins supporting bullseye type in gilt with dark blue outer circle and light blue inner. Manufactured by JR Gaunt . A little scuffed. (1) | N/S |
| 191 | LONDON TRANSPORT “RED ROAD GUIDE” BUS TRAM & TROLLEYBUS TIMETABLE booklet dated August 1936 covering services 5/8/1936 - 6/10/1936. 296pp, rear cover loose. (1) | £30 |
| 192 | Reel of 400ft of 8mm COLOUR CINE FILM believed to show Glasgow Trams during the period 1959 – 1962. (1) | £120 |
| 193 | BRITISH ELECTRICAL FEDERATION Ltd published MAP BOOKLETS “Federated and Associated Companies Depot Location & Road Map.” One each for North England and Scotland. Each contains coloured clothbound map and 8pp index, folded into green clothbound covers. Appear to be c.1920s. (2) | £26 |
| 194 | LT COUNTRY BUSES & COACHES. BOUND VOLUME of TRAFFIC CIRCULARS covering January to December 1942. 100+pp, hardback, part leather bound covers with title in gold on front. (1) | £90 |
| 195 | GLASGOW & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY brass KEY TOKEN engraved for use in the section “Drongan – Killoch Colliery” with the number “8.” Ayrshire locations. VGC. (1) | £190 |
| 196 | Two enamel BUS STOP “E” PLATES: “Head Stop” (black and white enamel) and “724 Express” (blue and white enamel). VGC. (2) | £28 |
| 197 | Selection of red/white bakelite and brass lapel fitting PSV BUS DRIVER’S LICENCE BADGES with initial letters EE, FF, GG and HH. (4) | £32 |
| 198 | LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY folded LEAFLET: “The Gateway to the North – Euston Station L&NW Railway” with illustration of the Doric Arch with “tube” lines underneath. Opens to reveal map of the Underground system and the times of principal trains from Euston. Journey times to Euston by Underground shown on back cover. Dated October 1907. An unusual item in reasonable condition. (1) | £85 |
| 199 | MANSFIELD DISTRICT TRACTION COMPANY PICTORIAL POSTER: “Enjoy the Riches of Britain” with colourful artwork of a market scene by Alan Burman. Undated, 30” x 20” VGC. (1) | £50 |
| 200 | LGOC. A “General” script UNIFORM CAP BADGE in brass believed to date from the latter days of horse bus operation c.1910. A little tarnished, but VGC otherwise and an extremely rare item. (1) | N/S |
| 201 | GLASGOW & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY. Bound volume of PUBLIC TIMETABLES for 1913. 200+pp containing the June and July/August editions of the timetable and amendments, all contained in hardback covers with title on spine. Ex Caledonian Railway Timetable Department. (1) | £260 |
| 202 | Approx 87 mostly “PAMLIN PRINTS” B&W POSTCARDS showing LT and predecessors’ buses including many early views. Some trolleybuses also noted. Occasional duplication. (Qty) | £14 |
| 203 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY POCKET MAP of London with red cover with reference M1795. Undated, but clearly late 1920s. Small fold tears but OK. (1) | N/S |
| 204 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY official publication ‘METROLAND’ 1916 edition with coloured pictorial cover showing girl in park. 80pp plus pull out map. Superb. (1) | £270 |
| 205 | LT METAL SIGN: “Workmen’s Tickets – Eastcote Park Royal” painted white on black. Thought to be from a booking office window on the Piccadilly Line Uxbridge Branch. 9½” x 19½” in ex-station condition. Workmen’s tickets ceased in the mid-1950s. (1) | £22 |
| 206 | VENTURE LIMITED TIME AND FARES TABLE booklet dated 9/6/1949 – UFN. 80pp. VGC. (1) | £34 |
| 207 | Small sized METAL CLIPBOARD. Fastening clip shows enamel “NORTHMET” bullseye style badge in blue and red enamel with dotted line above and below name. An unusual item in good condition. (1) | £55 |
| 208 | EDINBURGH TRAMWAYS book of BYE-LAWS AND REGULATIONS OF EDINBURGH TRAMWAY TRAFFIC. Rule book type booklet, 15pp in green clothbound hardback covers with title in gold on front. Dated 1898. (1) | £30 |
| 209 | BTC-BR Western Region double royal LETTERPRESS POSTER “Public Notice” announcing that from Monday 11th September 1961 passenger services from Cheltenham Spa (St James) – Andover Junction via Savernake (Low Level) would be permanently withdrawn and detailing the various bus alternatives. Folded, with one small Sellotape repair at top, VGC otherwise. (1) | £55 |
| 210 | Brass collar UNIFORM BADGE “TRAMWAYS.” 2” x ½” with letters in capitals. Backing plate attached. Possibly ex-Metropolitan Electric Tramways. (1) | £30 |
| 211 | RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES BUS TIMETABLES: Areas 1, 2, 3, and 4 and Express & Limited Stop Services all with maps and fares. Dated September 1953. (5) | £260 |
| 212 | APPROX 200 postcard sized COLOUR PHOTOGRAPHS of London Transport Leyland Titan double deck buses taken 1979 – 1996. No apparent duplication, reasonable quality. (Qty) | £32 |
| 213 | DISTRICT RAILWAY MAP OF THE ENVIRONS OF LONDON. Pocket sized, early edition dated 1887. Clothbound map folding into illustrated hardback covers. One fold tear and a few minor annotations on reverse but generally a good quality item. (1) | £170 |
| 214 | LONDON UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC RAILWAYS RULE BOOK dated 1907. 120pp with clothbound, hardback covers with title in gold on front. (1) | £75 |
| 215 | SOUTH LONDON BUSES UNIFORM BADGE “OFFICIAL 5.” Circular design in chrome with South London logo design in red enamel in centre. Low number implies high ranking official. Contained in original wallet. VGC. (1) | £42 |
| 216 | LT chrome and enamel UNIFORM CAP BADGE showing griffins holding red enamel bullseye roundel with “London Buses” across centre bar. (1) | £16 |
| 217 | “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 |
| 218 | CITY OF LEICESTER PASSENGER TRANSPORT OFFICIAL HANDBOOK. Coloured card covers, 56pp plus fold out map, circa 1950’s (tram services still listed). (1) | £34 |
| 219 | GLASGOW & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY (initials only) quad royal PICTORIAL POSTER: “Turnberry Hotel & Golf Courses (Ayrshire)” with colourful artwork of the bay and dunes seen from the air. Printed by McCorquodale. Undated. D. Cooper General Manager. Taped on back to prevent tears at folds and edges, but with a 6” x 3” triangular tear at top between the “W” and “R” causing loss, good otherwise. Considered to be a rare poster. (1) | £520 |
| 220 | BR Southern Region fully flanged “totem” ENAMEL STATION SIGN: “Coulsdon South” in white lettering on green background. 36” x 10½” in VGC with good colour and shine, but with one or two easily repairable chips. (1) | £390 |
| 221 | PREMIER MOTOR BUS SERVICE pocket sized, BUS TIMETABLE. 4pp printed on pink paper. Dated February 1926. Nibbled along spine. (1) | £24 |
| 222 | PHOTOGRAPH ALBUM assembled by LONDON COASTAL COACHES in the 1950’s containing official photos of window displays and exhibitions arranged by the company and associated travel agents. Over 60 photos from postcard sized upwards. Shows signs, posters, models, etc. How we would love to auction some of these items now! (1) | £20 |
| 223 | LCC TRAMWAYS POCKET MAP & GUIDES: October 1922 (Ref 23478); October 1924 (Ref 22364); May 1933. All VGC. (3) | £30 |
| 224 | LT COUNTRY BUSES & COACHES. BOUND VOLUME of TRAFFIC CIRCULARS covering January to December 1943. 100+pp, hardback, part leather bound covers with title in gold on front. (1) | £50 |
| 225 | Collection of four LONG SERVICE BADGES: UNITED AUTOMOBILE SERVICES covering 21, 30 and 40 years service and WESTERN WELSH OMNIBUS COMPANY for 25 years service. Each manufactured in red enamel on silver plate. One small scuff on United 40 years badge, VGC otherwise. (4) | £55 |
| 226 | WESTERN SMT Co. Ltd. chrome UNIFORM CAP BADGE showing company initials with legend ‘Western’ across centre bar. Diamond shaped. Solid chrome, rather crudely stamped with name and initials. Perhaps a pre-production design. (1) | £10 |
| 227 | Bus ROUTE STENCIL “221” painted black but going rusty. 16¼” x 5”. (1) | £26 |
| 228 | Boxed edition of the children’s game, ‘LOBO’. Card game based on travel on the London Underground system where players collect cards in order to complete their ‘journey’. Station cards include closed stations. 71 cards contained in original box. Produced by De La Rue circa 1930’s. Cards VGC, box worn. (1) | £20 |
| 229 | NOTTINGHAM CITY TRANSPORT driver’s UNIFORM CAP & BADGE. Green coloured cap with chrome and enamel badge attached. Badge shows city coat of arms in chrome surrounded by name and title in green and white enamel. VGC. (2) | £16 |
| 230 | LONDON TRANSPORT UNIFORM CAP BADGE “Fireman” in chrome with roundel in orange and blue enamel with grade in red enamel scroll below the roundel. A very unusual badge title in excellent condition. (1) | £220 |
| LOTS 231–250 ARE ALL TICKETS FROM BUS, UNDERGROUND, TRAM AND TROLLEYBUS OPERATORS. | |
| 231 | LGOC & ASSOCIATES Cos. (14) and LPTB/LT (BUSES) (31) all different fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Services 373/A, 72, 72/72A, 74 and 74A serving the Hammersmith area. A selection of tickets is offered to show changes in stage names/route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual/rare issues noted. See note at Lot 31. (45) | £270 |
| 232 | DISTRICT RAILWAY whole Edmondson card UNDERGROUND TICKETS comprising early series (red “O” and “I” overprints and skeleton station code letter) including issues from Earls Court, Monument, Sloane Square, Walham Green, etc., and later series including Bow Road, Gloucester Road 1, Temple 1, Walham Green, etc., including Advert Back type “Lipton’s”, “Country Walks” and “Space to Let – Apply Waterlow & Sons.” (20) | £30 |
| 233 | A DELVER’S DELIGHT of BUS & TRAM TICKETS mostly from UK and Irish operators, but one or two foreign, railway and ferry tickets may be found. Ticket types included are roll, Setright, Insert Setright, Ultimatic, TIM, Bellgraphic, Almex, Willibrew, Edmondson card, Weeklies, Seasons, etc. Some duplication. Probably about 2,000 in need of sorting. (Qty) | £310 |
| 234 | LT BUSES selection of geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from a wide variety of routes, with a mix of large and small fare overprints, some higher values noted. (60) | £20 |
| 235 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY whole Edmondson card series 1, 2 and 3 UNDERGROUND TICKETS including issues from Bayswater (Queen’s Road), Finchley Road (South Hampstead), Finsbury Park LL, Notting Hill Gate, Portland Road, Praed Street (Paddington) SO, Swiss Cottage, etc., plus three severed halves. (40 whole 3 halves) | £130 |
| 236 | LT BUSES. A sealed packet of all different geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Routes 19, 22 and 22/25A serving the Hammersmith area issued during the wartime and post-war period. A selection of tickets is offered to show changes in stage names/route patterns. Condition is mostly good, but one or two may be a little faded with age, with some unusual/rare issues noted. See note at lot 31. (110) | £130 |
| 237 | WEST HAM CORPORATION TRAMWAYS punch type TRAM TICKETS comprising 2d blue geographical (services 2, 5 & 8) and 1d white, 2d blue (Workman’s Return), 5d orange (Workman’s Return), 9d mauve Return (last four are numerical stage type). (5) | £40 |
| 238 | LT UNDERGROUND TICKETS: A loose mounted album containing a vast selection of Seasons, Travelcards and Rail Tour tickets. Also includes a few BR paper and other issues. All date from the 1970s/80s. (Qty) | £26 |
| 239 | LPTB. A selection of Edmondson card UNDERGROUND TICKETS for 1st Class travel on the Metropolitan and District Lines at fares ranging from 2d – 2/1d. All are from different origin stations, but only one is dated and used, six of the others are lightly overstamped “Specimen.” (10) | £16 |
| 240 | DONCASTER CORPORATION ELECTRIC TRAMWAYS 6d orange punch type TRAM TICKET “To Racecourse” and “From Racecourse.” This was a standard gauge system which operated from 2/6/1902 – 8/6/1935, the Racecourse route being closed in 1930. Good condition. (1) | £22 |
| 241 | DISTRICT RAILWAY whole Edmondson card UNDERGROUND TICKETS comprising early series (red “O” and “I” overprints and skeleton station code letter) including issues from Aldgate East, Blackfriars DR, Mansion House, Sloane Square, South Kensington, Temple, etc., and later series from Chiswick Park, South Harrow, and whole Returns (unissued) from Charing Cross. (20) | £30 |
| 242 | LT BUSES. Over 200 all different small overprint geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from a variety of routes numbered between 6/6A – 251 and a wide range of values from 1d – 10d. (Qty) | £40 |
| 243 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY whole Edmondson card series 1, 2 and 3 UNDERGROUND TICKETS including issues from King’s Cross, Notting Hill Gate, Euston Square (Gower Street), Swiss Cottage, Aldgate (Met), etc. The series 3 include Advert Back issues. (20) | £65 |
| 244 | LT BUSES selection of geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from a wide variety of routes with a mix of large and small fare overprints, some higher values noted. (60) | £20 |
| 245 | DISTRICT RAILWAY mostly whole Edmondson card Single UNDERGROUND TICKETS including from Cannon Street, Ealing, Earls’ Court, Monument, South Kensington, Temple, Walham Green, etc. A couple of thin card machine issues included. (23) | £42 |
| 246 | LGOC (2) LGOC & ASSOCIATES Cos. (15) and LPTB/LT (BUSES) (23) all different fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Services 55, 291 and 291S serving the Hammersmith area. A selection of tickets is offered to show changes in stage names/route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual/rare issues noted. See note at Lot 31. (40) | £210 |
| 247 | A DELVER’S DELIGHT of BUS TICKETS mostly from UK operators, but there may be one or two others to be found. Ticket types include punch, Setright, Ultimates, Gibson and TIM. Extent of duplication unknown. Probably about 2,000 in need of sorting. (Qty) | £310 |
| 248 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY whole Edmondson card series 1, 2 and 3 UNDERGROUND TICKETS including issues from Edgware Road, Marlborough Road, Praed St Paddington, Farringdon Street, Finsbury Park LL, South Kensington 1, etc. The series 3 include Advert Back issues. (20) | £50 |
| 249 | GLASGOW CORPORATION TRANSPORT selection of station of origin UNDERGROUND TICKETS from a variety of stations with pre-decimal fares and most have red station code number overprints. All except one are Automaticket issues, the other being a GNP larger size 1½d green issue from Copland Road. All different. (33) | £90 |
| 250 | S.M.E. TRAMWAY & LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS COY & ASSOCIATED COYS (so headed) 1d brown Transfer punch type TRAM TICKET for the journey Sutton Benhill Rd – Sutton Rly Stn High Street Change at “The Grapes” (Tram Terminus) to LGOC & Associated Coys. Well punched and a little grubby, but a very unusual issue. (1) | £24 |
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| 251 | ERITH COUNCIL TRAMWAYS small POSTER TIMETABLE. 8” x 13” detailing the Abbey Wood – Bexleyheath service. Dated November 1922. Folded. (1) | £60 |
| 252 | LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY unframed CARRIAGE PRINT: “Blythburgh, Near Halesworth, Suffolk” by Eric Scott. A rare print in VGC. (1) | £110 |
| 253 | MIDLAND & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY COLOURED MAP showing North and South railway connections at a scale of 6 miles:1”. Printed by Waterlow, undated, but probably early 1900s. 55” x 23” folded (once), VGC otherwise. (1) | £30 |
| 254 | Fully illustrated glossy BROCHURE for the HENSCHEL-HEFTE coaches and lorries. 33 pages detailing the single deck buses and lorries built by the company and the engines used. Dated 1931. Text in German. VGC. (1) | £20 |
| 255 | Button hole LAPEL BADGE “AEC.” Blue & white enamel in bullseye shape. ½” diameter. Believed 1930’s. (1) | £32 |
| 256 | LONDON TRANSPORT Authority Shield “Official 1691” UNIFORM BADGE once carried by a Senior Road Inspector. VGC. (1) | £42 |
| 257 | LT (or earlier) Underground WOODEN CIRCULAR NOTICE painted red with black letter “T” and white “X” overpainted. Used at the entrance to tunnels to signify that the tunnel telephone is inoperative. 24” diameter in used condition. (1) | £18 |
| 258 | METROPOLITAN AND GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAYS OFFICIAL GUIDE: “A Selection of Country Walks in Middlesex, Hertfordshire and Buckinghamshire” with Routes Graphically Described (No. 25 in the series). Blue, paperback covers, 28pp. This edition appears to be dated 1914 and pre-dates the later coloured cover version which was contemporary with “Metroland.” Generally VGC. (1) | £22 |
| 259 | MANSFIELD DISTRICT TRACTION COMPANY PICTORIAL POSTER: “Enjoy the Riches of Britain” with colourful artwork of the country in harvest time by Alan Burman. Undated, 30” x 20” repaired neatly in bottom right hand corner, good otherwise. (1) | £26 |
| 260 | LONDON TRANSPORT POLICE HELMET BADGE. Eight pointed shield type shape with London Transport in central garter with letters LT in centre. Black paint on brass with LT letters in nickel. Black paint chipped but generally good condition. (1) | £110 |
| 261 | SOUTHDOWN MOTOR SERVICES BUS TIMETABLE booklet. Pocket sized, coloured pictorial covers showing company vehicles and scenic views. 352pp dated April 1939. Rusty staples. (1) | £16 |
| 262 | BLACK & WHITE postcard sized PHOTOGRAPHS of Southdown buses, mostly by D.W.K. Jones. Most appear pre WW2. No apparent duplication. Varying quality. (36) | £26 |
| 263 | SOUTHERN RAILWAY two-fold thin card TIMETABLE LEAFLET “New & Quick Route to The City” Holborn Viaduct – Wimbledon beginning 4th March (undated); plus similar three-fold paper showing Service of Principal Trains and Fares London – Sandling Jct, Hythe (For Sandgate), Shorncliffe, Folkestone and Dover, dated 4/7/1937-26/9/1937. Both items in good/VGC. (2) | £10 |
| 264 | HARDBACK BOOK: “RT- THE STORY OF A LONDON BUS” by Ken Blacker published by Capital Transport in 1979, a good condition copy of this long out-of-print classic complete with dust jacket. Plus hardback book “London Trolleybus Routes” by Hugh Taylor published by Capital Transport in 1994. (2) | £50 |
| 265 | LT. A traffolite STATION SIGN: “Brixton” with station name in white contained within blue and red LT roundel. 22½” x 22½” with evidence of having been framed at some time. Very good, ex-station condition. (1) | £32 |
| 266 | A UNIFORM CAP BADGE “Prince” from a 1920s London “Pirate” bus operator. Rare. (1) | £620 |
| 267 | LT. A wooden box filled with BRASS TYPE for fitting into an Edmondson card ticket dating press as described at lots 105 and 185. Complete with tweezers for handling type. Labelled “Waterlow & Sons” in brass on lid. (1) | £75 |
| 268 | VICTORIA COACH STATION souvenir BOOKLET celebrating the 4th anniversary of its opening in March 1939. 8pp illustrated guide to the history and activities of the station. Illustrated paperback covers cut out into the shape of coach. VGC. (1) | £18 |
| 269 | CENTRAL LONDON RAILWAY official POSTCARD showing black and white view of Central London Railway Power House and map of route from Wood Lane to Bank. Not postally used. VGC (1) | £24 |
| 270 | LONDON TRANSPORT griffins supporting roundel type UNIFORM CAP BADGE in gilt with dark blue enamel circle and light blue enamel inner with the legend “Assistant Chief Instructor.” (1) | N/S |
| 271 | SCOTTISH MOTOR BUS operators BUS TIMETABLE booklet covering all main Scottish operators. Green covers, 826pp, dated June 1950. Somewhat worn. (1) | N/S |
| 272 | CAMBRIDGE HIRE SERVICE (CROYDON). 4pp thin card POCKET SIZE ADVERT AND TARIFF for limousine hire. Shows small illustration of Daimler car. Undated, but probably c.1920s. (1) | N/S |
| 273 | Six LT POCKET MAPS & GUIDES; Central Area Buses (No.2 1937), LGOC Routes (No.8 1932), Green Line Coach Map (No.1 1937), Trolleybus & Tram (No.1 1938, No.4 1938, No.1 1939). (6) | £34 |
| 274 | LT COUNTRY BUSES & COACHES. BOUND VOLUME of TRAFFIC CIRCULARS covering January to December 1944. 100+pp, hardback, part leather bound covers with title in gold on front. (1) | £50 |
| 275 | GLASGOW CORPORATION TRAMWAYS double sided alloy STOP SIGN “Cars Stop Here if Required.” 7½” x 15½” painted red & white and in good ex stop condition. (1) | £30 |
| 276 | Three LT Bus Garage STENCIL ALLOCATION PLATES for “SE” (Stonebridge), “MA” (Amersham) and “A” (Sutton) garages. (3) | £32 |
| 277 | LTE METROPOLITAN LINE. A framed and glazed diagrammatic CARRIAGE MAP as removed from a compartment coach showing the line between Aldgate – Rickmansworth and branches. Dated 1953 with connecting lines in different colours. The map was creased when rescued, but is now presented in a faithfully reproduced frame with border, and has been returned to good/VGC. (1) | £60 |
| 278 | LGOC, GREEN LINE and LONDON TRANSPORT. A selection of pocket size LEAFLETS, TIMETABLES and EPHEMERA issued between 1930’s and 1960s. Many items featured including Timetable Alterations, Special Services, Sunday Outlook leaflets, Timetables, etc., too many to list. Well worth a browse as there are a number of unusual items in this lot. (20) | £42 |
| 279 | Small collection of EARLY RAILWAY PAPERWORK. Companies include G&SWR, Manchester & Milford, NSR, GNR(I), West Somerset Mineral Railway, WC&PR, Kington & Eardisley, LNWR, S&MR, etc. (Qty) | £22 |
| 280 | LT UNIFORM CAP BADGE. Griffins supporting roundel type badge in chrome with yellow and light blue enamel with the legend “Instructor.” Small mark on edge of enamel. (1) | £85 |
| 281 | DUBLIN DISTRICT Official BUS and TRAM TIMETABLE dated October 1946. Pocket sized, cover showing photo of bus on main street. 96pp, covers a little loose. (1) | £95 |
| 282 | NOVEMBER 5th 1937 edition of THE COMMERCIAL MOTOR MAGAZINE. 202pp special Commercial Motor Show Edition. Coloured pictorial covers, many pages of advertisements. (1) | N/S |
| 283 | LEICESTER CITY TRANSPORT official folded ROUTE MAP and TIMETABLE dated May 1932. Opens out to show tram and motor bus routes together with details of first and last services on each route. Good condition. (1) | £22 |
| 284 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY official publication ‘METROLAND’ 1921 edition with coloured pictorial cover showing half timbered house. 74pp plus pull out map. (1) | £160 |
| 285 | BOROUGH OF WATFORD driver’s HANGING BADGE with the serial number “612”. Black and white enamel type with leather strap to attach to button. VGC. (1) | £100 |
| 286 | A “General” collar UNIFORM BADGE by J.R Gaunt, unusually with the company name surrounded by maroon enamel. A very rare badge, apparently issued only to private hire or country buses staff. VGC. (1) | £480 |
| 287 | LPTB. A white on black enamel tube train DESTINATION BOARD: “Drayton Pk” on one side only, the back being blank, with brass ends to slot into holder and as carried by the 1938 Tube Stock when working the Northern City Line. VGC. (1) | £22 |
| 288 | MANCHESTER CORPORATION TRANSPORT DEPT. Guide. 99pp TIME and FARES TABLE with paperback covers showing coat of arms, dated June 1938. (1) | £160 |
| 289 | UNDERGROUND ELECTRIC RAILWAY double royal PICTORIAL POSTER “Oh, London” with poem by Thomas Dekker c.1590 and colourful border by Anon. Undated, but probably c.1920. Fair condition, with a few minor edge tears, but the bottom left hand corner is missing with no loss of text, except for the print reference and date. (1) | N/S |
| 290 | LT enamel STATION SIGN: “South Kensington” with white station name contained in LT blue and red roundel on white background. 28” x 22” in VGC apart from some damage around the top screw holes when removed from station wall. (1) | £30 |
| 291 | LIVERPOOL CORPORATION PASSENGER TRANSPORT DEPARTMENT official TRAM AND BUS GUIDE. 96pp time and fare tables, dated August 1939. Covers dusty. (1) | £28 |
| 292 | Approx 48 mostly “PAMLIN PRINTS” B&W POSTCARDS showing early bus operators in SE England. A few trolleybuses also noted. Occasional duplication. (Qty) | £10 |
| 293 | LGOC Motor Bus POCKET MAP & GUIDE dated September 1913. A couple of minor fold tears, but generally good. (1) | £75 |
| 294 | METROPOLITAN DISTRICT RAILWAY INSTRUCTIONS AND RULE BOOK for electric train men dated March 1905. Clothbound, hardback covers, 59pp plus plates showing signal arrangements and rolling stock. (1) | £28 |
| 295 | EDINBURGH CORPORATION TRANSPORT “Setright” TICKET MACHINE with the serial “1888” housed in it’s original metal carrying case. A few buttons and a paper cash bag also included. Very good working condition. (1) | £30 |
| 296 | Two enamel BUS STOP “E” PLATES: “704 Victoria, Sevenoaks, Tunbridge Wells” (green and cream enamel) and “Fare Stage” (red and white enamel). VGC. (2) | £50 |
| 297 | LPTB. A white on black enamel tube train DESTINATION BOARD: “Morden” on one side and “High Barnet” on the other with brass ends to slot into holder and as carried by 1938 tube stock. A little enamel chipping, good overall. (1) | £22 |
| 298 | BIRMINGHAM CORPORATION TRAMWAYS pocket sized booklet ‘FARES AND STAGES, Etc’. 152pp dated May 1937. (1) | £55 |
| 299 | Copy of the LPTB GENERAL ARRANGEMENTS DRAWING of HR2 Tram. Undated. (1) | £20 |
| 300 | An LCC TRAMWAYS “Motorman” UNIFORM CAP BADGE in brass with letters cut out in an oval shape 2¾” x 1⅜”. Slightly tarnished, but VGC otherwise and thought to be an extremely rare item. (1) | £400 |
| 301 | CUMBERLAND MOTOR SERVICES BUS TIMETABLE booklet. Coloured pictorial covers showing map of area and small illustration of double decker. 88pp plus fold out map (small tear) dated June 1950. (1) | £70 |
| 302 | SOUTHDOWN 8pp LEAFLET for 1939 Coach Cruises. Paperback covered illustrated guide to company tours; plus 12pp fold-out leaflet for GREY CARS (Torquay) Motor Coach Tours c.1940s. (2) | N/S |
| 303 | Small collection of BIRMINGHAM CORPORATION TRAMWAYS & OMNIBUS DEPARTMENT TRANSPORT FACILITIES MAPS dated 1935, 1937 (x2), 1949, 1951 (x2). Plus two Special Instructions booklets (1933, 1936), alteration booklet (1936), Outer Circle Last Bus Times booklet (1929). (10) | £60 |
| 304 | “THE ELECTRIC TRAMCAR HANDBOOK” by W.A. Agnew. Hardback, 126pp, 7th edition published by H. Alabaster, Gatehouse & Co in 1915. VGC. (1) | £24 |
| 305 | HULL CORPORATION conductor’s HANGING BADGE with the serial number “43”. Aluminium type metal with embossed lettering complete with leather strap to attach to button. Probably from the Tramways period. VGC. (1) | £20 |
| 306 | LPTB hallmarked silver griffins supporting roundel type UNIFORM CAP BADGE with “London Transport” in black and a dark blue enamelled ring. Stamped into the back is the number 385, the manufacturer J.R. Gaunt and hallmark. Issued to Central Buses staff c.1933. Very rare. (1) | £200 |
| 307 | LT UNDERGROUND stock interior small red, white and blue enamel “Bullseye” CAR NUMBER PLATE “014086” from a 1938-built District/Metropolitan Line trailer in excellent condition. (1) | £55 |
| 308 | LONDON COASTAL COACHES LTD TRAVEL CLUB book of STAMPS. Five pages of 20 one shilling red/white/blue stamps. As used by Travel Club members to save for future journeys. Contained in brown paperback covers with title on front and rules inside. Unusual. (1) | £10 |
| 309 | An End-of-Collection box containing a selection of approx ten double royal and a quad royal LT POSTERS including new “Routemaster Coach for Green Line” and a few other more interesting examples, plus an Underground Diagram Map on card. (Qty) | £20 |
| 310 | LT UNIFORM CAP BADGE. Griffins holding bullseye design in gilt with outer circle in dark blue and inner in cream enamel. As issued to Divisional Mechanical Inspector. VGC and a rare badge. (1) | £150 |
| 311 | NATIONAL BUS COMPANY. A collection of BUS TIMETABLES from the South and West of England by NBC and others dating from 1970s-1980s including Western National, Devon General, Bristol, Wilts & District, Hants & Dorset, Eastbourne, etc. (14) | N/S |
| 312 | BELFAST CORPORATION TRANSPORT. A mounted pre-1973 version COAT OF ARMS professionally mounted onto a varnished red board and framed ready for hanging. 13” x 16” in VGC. (1) | N/S |
| 313 | LPTB pocket sized leaflet: REVISED ROUTE NUMBERS – BUS & TRAM operative from 3rd October 1934. A major reallocation of route numbers following the absorption of all the independent companies and corporation systems into the LPTB. VGC. (1) | £10 |
| 314 | LONDON TRANSPORT OFFICIAL PUBLICATION: “The Overhaul of Underground Rolling Stock”. Paperback, 52pp plus fold out diagram, fully illustrated, published 1934. (1) | £10 |
| 315 | LT enamel STATION SIGN: “Hounslow Central Station” in white lettering on dark blue background. 19” x 32½” in excellent condition apart from one small face chip not affecting text. Thought to be from the station exterior. (1) | £34 |
| 316 | LONDON TRANSPORT UNIFORM BADGES. An Inspectors cap badge with “London Transport” on a blue bar across a white roundel, and a driver’s or conductor’s griffins supporting roundel type cap badge with “London Buses” across red central bar. Both items in VGC. (2) | £20 |
| 317 | Bus ROUTE STENCIL “240” plus an oblong cutout, presumably for addition of a suffix letter. Painted black but going rusty. 16¼” x 5”. (1) | £26 |
| 318 | LT UNDERGROUND. 13 items of VICTORIA LINE EPHEMERA including souvenir ticket, map, brochures etc covering various stages of construction. (13) | £32 |
| 319 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY unframed ROUTE DIAGRAM as removed from a steam-hailed carriage compartment. The diagram shows the line from Rickmansworth through to Verney Junction and the Brill Tramway (closed 1935). 24” x 8” mounted on hardboard with a little damp staining. (1) | £22 |
| 320 | LONDON TRANSPORT UNIFORM CAP BADGE “Fireman” in chrome with roundel in orange with grade in red enamel scroll below the roundel. A very unusual badge title in excellent condition. (1) | £32 |
| 321 | GLASGOW & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY. Bound volume of PUBLIC TIMETABLES for 1910. 300+pp containing the June, July/August and October editions of the timetable and amendments, all contained in hardback covers with title on spine. Ex Caledonian Railway Timetable Department. (1) | £310 |
| 322 | RIBBLE MOTOR SERVICES. Two LETTERPRESS POSTERS re- Road Tours and Works People’s Facilities; plus 17 window posters mostly for changes in services in the Carlisle and Lake District areas. Circa 1930s and 1940s. Filing holes. (19) | £210 |
| 323 | Six LT POCKET MAPS & GUIDES: Central Area Buses: No. 1 of 1940; No. 2 of 1947; January 1949; Green Line Coaches: No. 1 of 1947; No. 1 of 1948; Country Buses Map: No. 1 of 1948. (6) | £42 |
| 324 | LT COUNTRY BUSES & COACHES. BOUND VOLUME of TRAFFIC CIRCULARS covering January to December 1945. 100+pp, hardback, part leather bound covers with title in gold on front. (1) | £42 |
| 325 | Button hole LAPEL BADGE “REO”. Red & white enamel in winged shape. ½” diameter. Believed early 1930’s. An American wagon and bus chassis manufacturer. (1) | N/S |
| 326 | A “CITY OF ST ALBAN” enamel LICENCE PLATE with the number “292” in blue on white. Oval 2½” x 4½” with two screw holes. VGC. (1) | £44 |
| 327 | LT UNDERGROUND FRIEZE ENAMEL with roundel in red, blue and black with maroon edging at top and base. An experimental issue. 18” x 9” in VGC. (1) | £180 |
| 328 | UNDERGROUND EPHEMERA: Collection of five items all dated 1932. Guide to the New Through Service South Harrow and the West End, In & Around London Guide, Underground envelope, announcement from the directors re extension to South Harrow, notice re-Piccadilly Trains to Hounslow and Arnos Grove. (5) | £38 |
| 329 | LPTB double royal POSTER: “March Timetable – Now on Sale” designed by Beath and dated 1936. Linen backed (LTM ref: 1777). VGC. (1) | £10 |
| 330 | LT. A large roundel brass edged ENAMEL STATION SIGN from “Totteridge” (Northern Line). The sign has been broken down into it’s four component parts – brass edging, two red and white crescents and the central white on blue station name. The whole is in VGC. (1) | £260 |
| LOTS 331–350 ARE ALL TICKETS FROM BUS, UNDERGROUND, TRAM AND TROLLEYBUS OPERATORS. | |
| 331 | LT BUSES. A sealed packet of all different geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Routes 33, 110/A/B and 110/111 serving the Hammersmith area issued during the wartime and post-war period. A selection of tickets is offered to show changes in stage names/route patterns. Condition is mostly good, but one or two may be a little faded with age, with some unusual/rare issues noted. See note at lot 31. (103) | £130 |
| 332 | UK & OVERSEAS 1930s mostly geographical punch type BUS and TRAM TICKETS: Durban Municipal Tramways (1); LGOC (11), LGOC & Associated Cos (3); William Alexander “WA” (1-numerical). (16) | £16 |
| 333 | WEST HAM CORPORATION TRAMWAYS numerical stage punch type TRAM TICKETS comprising 1d white (2 different), 2d blue, 3d mauve and 3d mauve (Workman’s Return). (5) | £32 |
| 334 | LONDON TRANSPORT Underground PLATFORM TICKETS: 1d issues from South Harrow, Strand, Trafalgar Sq; 2d issues from Queensway, W. Kensington; 3d issue from Fairlop; 6d issue from Croxley; 10p Toll issue from Baker St A; 1d Return Tolls from Earls Court (2 different). (10) | £10 |
| 335 | PRE-LPTB punch type BUS TICKETS comprising an EAST SURREY TRACTION CO. 2½d brown geographical for services in the Reigate, Redhill and Crawley areas and five LGOC & ASSOCIATED COS. geographicals and one numerical stage type. (7) | £16 |
| 336 | LT GREEN LINE COACHES A sealed packet of all different post-war geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from routes CS1/CR1 (Service 715) serving the Hammersmith area. A selection of tickets is offered to show changes in stage names/route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual/rare issues noted. See note at Lot 31. (87) | £70 |
| 337 | A DELVER’S DELIGHT of London BUS TRAM & TROLLEYBUS TICKETS ranging from pre-LPTB to 1970s, Types include punch type (the majority) both geographical and numbered stage, plus Setright, TIM, Seasons and others. Some duplication. Probably over 1,000 in need of sorting. (Qty) | £65 |
| 338 | METROPOLITAN RAILWAY whole Edmondson card series 1, 2 and 3 UNDERGROUND TICKETS from a good variety of issuing stations. (50) | £46 |
| 339 | LT BUSES selection of geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from a wide variety of routes, with a mix of large and small fare overprints, some higher values noted. (60) | £20 |
| 340 | LCC TRAMWAYS. A larger type punch SOUVENIR TRAM TICKET issued to commemorate the inauguration of the electric system of operation on 15th May 1903 by HRH The Prince of Wales in excellent condition. (1) | £38 |
| 341 | LCC TRAMWAYS (3) LPTB/LT TRAMS (56) all different geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS bearing the code 15 from Services 34, 34/48 (1 only) and 34/66 serving the Hammersmith area. A selection of tickets is offered to show changes in stage names/route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual/rare issues noted. See note at Lot 31. (51) | £240 |
| 342 | A box of several hundred BUS TICKETS composed of Rovers, Seasons, Parcels and “Willebrew” examples from a number of UK operators. Needs sorting. (Qty) | £36 |
| 343 | LT BUSES selection of geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from a wide variety of routes with a mix of large and small fare overprints, some higher values noted. (60) | £20 |
| 344 | LONDON ELECTRIC RAILWAY: Two Edmondson card and 13 thin card UNDERGROUND TICKETS issued through various types of machine including a small Automaticket type from Leicester Sq 3. (15) | N/S |
| 345 | JOINT TITLE Edmondson card UNDERGROUND TICKETS: GW & Met (2); Met & GW (2); Met & District (4); Met & LNER (1), Met & GC (3 and 1 severed half). (12 whole 1 half) | £60 |
| 346 | LT BUSES. A sealed packet of all different geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Route 73 serving the Hammersmith area issued during the wartime and post-war period. A selection of tickets is offered to show changes in stage names/route patterns. Condition is mostly good, but one or two may be a little faded with age, with some unusual/rare issues noted. See note at lot 31. (115) | £34 |
| 347 | LT UNDERGROUND TICKETS: A loose mounted album containing a vast selection of whole Edmondson card and machine issued tickets from the 1970s/80s. (Qty) | £32 |
| 348 | WALTHAMSTOW CORPORATION LIGHT RAILWAYS/TRAMWAYS. All different geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS including ½d Prepaid Scholar, 1d Child, 3d long mauve “Cheap Sunday Transfer,” etc issued in the 1920s and early 1930s. (7) | £70 |
| 349 | LGOC/LGOC & ASSOCIATED Cos. fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS all from different routes and at fares between 1d – 3d. (20) | £16 |
| 350 |