CATALOGUE NUMBER 36: 3 SEPTEMBER 2005


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ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS

References to Luggage Label types (eg N42/IG11) are those shown in the Railway Print Society publications "Pre-Grouping Luggage Labels" (RPS1) and "Luggage Labels of Ireland" (RPS2).

Station opening/closure dates (where given) are as shown in the publication " The Directory of Railway Stations" by RVJ Butt, published by Patrick Stephens, which we gratefully acknowledge.

Platform Ticket Collectors should note that Platform Ticket lots are grouped together at Lots 51, 151, 251, 351 and 451. References to Platform Ticket types (eg T2 = Type 2 etc) are those detailed in Michael Stewart’s “Catalogue of British Platform Tickets to 1948,” published by the author.

GENERAL NOTES
(XX) number of whole tickets in lot.
(wh) number of whole tickets in lot when whole and half tickets offered.
(hlf) number of half tickets in lot when whole and half tickets offered.
(rej) number of rejoined tickets in lot.
(Sgl) Single journey ticket
(Rtn) Return (whole outward and return journey) ticket.
(a) Audit ticket (ie withdrawn and clipped when returned to Audit Office).
(i) Issued ticket (may have been clipped by ticket examiner when used).
(u) unissued ticket (totally unclipped).
(iu) issued ticket but undated.
(@) destination written in manuscript.
(canc) ticket stamped "Cancelled."
(spec) ticket stamped "Specimen."
(/) ticket creased.
(Clips) ticket with unusually high number of clips.
(Trans) ticket in a "Transitional" (ie pre-Nat/BR) style of printing.
(Bd) Back of ticket damaged/defaced/hinge mark.
(pd) printed date.
(sic)Entry completely as shown on the original.

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SECURITY NOTICE

Please note that certain lots of tickets, especially those thought to be of higher value/quality, have been sealed using Sellotape or, in the case of single items, are located on a separate viewing table under scrutiny. It is regretted that it will be impossible for potential purchasers to view the backs of certain tickets in some of these lots. Bags and overcoats are not permitted in the viewing area.


PLEASE NOTE: 10% BUYER’S PREMIUM (NO V.A.T.) APPLIES TO ALL LOTS

LotDescription
1LNER T3C PLATFORM TICKET: Grays No.1, Series 1(dated 1950). (1)£110
2LM&SR EX-MIDLAND RAILWAY SWANSEA VALE LINE issued and audit whole Edmondsons from 3 x Brynamman (1 Trans, 1a), Glais (a), 2 x Morriston (a), Pontardawe (Trans), Swansea St. Thomas. (8)£90
3WOLVERHAMPTON CORPORATION TRAMWAYS & THE WOLVERHAMPTON AND DISTRICT TRAMWAYS Co. Ltd. 3d blue named stage punch type TRAM TICKET Wolverhampton – Bilston (Town Hall). The Corporation system opened in 1900, closing in 1928; the District system opened in 1902, but was taken over in 1904, hence this ticket would have been issued during a relatively short period. Slightly faded but a rare example. (1)£130
4NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY N41 type untitled LUGGAGE LABELS to: Gainford; Longhouton (a little ragged with slight loss), Ormesby, Tow Law, Witton-le-Wear. Mostly VGC. (5)£45
5LISTOWEL & BALLYBUNION RAILWAY: An unissued 3rd market return whole Edmondson from Ballybunion to Listowel. This unique Lartigue monorail system closed in 1924. (1)£45
6LONDON, BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY red blob PLATFORM TICKET from Fay Gate, plus 19 Southern Railway issues comprising – T1 from Sharnal Street, Warlingham, Withyham, T2A from Hollingbourne, Plumpton; T2B from Haydons Road (Bd /), Margate East T3 from Brighton No.3, Brighton No.4, Charing Cross No.1, Christ’s Hospital W. Horsham, Clapham Jc. No.6, Guildford, Horsham No.1, Semley, Victoria No.3, Winchester No.2, Woldingham, Yeovil Town. (20)£85
7NEATH & BRECON RAILWAY issued 3rd single from Devynock (renamed and dated 1913) to Whitney Mid in VGC. (1)£75
8PLYMOUTH, STONEHOUSE & DEVONPORT TRAMWAYS: A small yellow paper “three half pence” (1½d) TRAM TICKET. It is believed that the ticket dates from the opening of this concern on 18/3/1872. It was absorbed by Plymouth Corporation on 1/9/1922. (1)£70
9SOUTH EASTERN & CHATHAM RAILWAY: Issued whole Edmondsons from Aldershot Town, Deal, Farnborough (renamed 1923), Gomshall & Shere, Hastings (Bd), Ludgate Hill (closed 1929), Reading (to Wellington College for Crowthorne – renamed 1928), Tunbridge Wells. (8)£90
10LONDON & BIRMINGHAM RAILWAY Euston Station ‘Porters Pass’ TOKEN. A rare survivor. An early type of platform ticket? (1)£210
11CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS: Issued 2nd single from Afon Wen to Aberystwyth (dated 31/11/1911 – the last day of such facilities) and an issued 3rd Parly single from Criccieth to Afon Wen (dated 1901). Both in VGC, though the latter has paper on the back. (2)£50
12BR issued singles from the Allhallows-on-Sea Branch, comprising 4 from Allhallows-on-Sea, 2 from Cliffe, 2 from Sharnall Street and 1 from Stoke Junction Halt, plus an audit return from Sharnal Street to Uralite Halt. (10)£30
13WESTON-SUPER-MARE TRAMWAYS geographical/named stage punch type TRAM TICKETS comprising 1½d Special Exchange green Oxford St Junction – Grand Pier, 1½d blue Locking Road – Oxford Street (slight (/)), 2d buff Birkbeck Road – Sanatorium and 2d mauve Locking Road – Sanatorium. Mostly VGC. (4)£65
14SER/SE&CR selection of various LUGGAGE LABELS. Many types represented including from/to and early printing styles. Lot also includes a number of parcels and miscellaneous labels and two stamps. All different and mostly VGC. (167)£50
15LNER FORMER GREAT NORTH OF SCOTLAND LINES issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Aberdeen W (to suburban stations), Advie, Alford (a), Auchterless (a), Carron, Craigellachie (Bd), Cullen (trans bike Bd), Ellon, Fyvie (a), Grantown-on-Spey, Inverurie, Kintore (to Macduff a), Longside, Oyne, Macduff (a), Mintlaw, Philorth Bridge, Stoneywood (a), Strichen, Tillynaught. (20).£160
16LONDON, BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY issued 1st single from Kemp Town (closed 1933) to West Brighton (renamed 1894). Dated obliterated by repair to back. (1)£35
17LM&SR LEATHERETTE FOLDING SEASON TICKETS from stations in Scotland, all issued in BR days, comprising 1st Class Kilmalcolm to Glasgow, Motherwell to Rutherglen, Perth Princes Street to Longforgan, Dumfries to Castle Douglas; 3rd class from Edderton to Tain, Invergowrie to Perth, Inverness to Moy; and 1st class unissued from Kentallen. (8)£45
18LGOC (4) LGOC & ASSOCIATED COS. (30 and LPTB (BUSES) (23) all different fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Service 6. A selection of tickets which have been loose mounted into an album by the vendor 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 theme is ‘Through the City of London’. The “geographical” theme will continue in further batches of tickets from this collection in our November catalogue. Be sure to look out for the other lots in this catalogue. (57)£60
19COVENTRY CORPORATION TRAMWAYS punch type TRAM TICKETS – 1d yellow ‘Zone Ticket’, 1d blue and 2d green, all with named stages; 2d white numbered stage ticket for workpeople; 1¼d prepaid privilege ticket.. The Coventry system closed down on 24th December 1940, although some parts closed in 1932, 1936 and 1937. See also lot 438. (5)£130
20NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY issued whole Edmondsons from Glasgow Queen Street, Grangemouth, Fort Augustus, Kingskettle, Queen St, plus 10 severed halves, including Bonnington and Innerwick. (5wh 10hlf)£95
21BR (H). Approx 200 issued and audit whole Edmondsons from a wide variety of stations including closed / de-staffed dating from c.1950s-1980s. All appear to be different. (Qty)£150
22NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY issued 3rd single from Bervie (renamed 1926) to Lauriston (dated 1898) in VGC. Both stations closed in 1951. (1)£90
23STALYBRIDGE HYDE MOSSLEY & DUKINFIELD TRAMS 3d mauve, 4½s cerise and 6d lilac geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS for journeys Polebank – Mottram, Hyde – Mottram and Cockbrook – Raddens respectively, with stages listed centrally in “menu” style. (3)£130
24LNER “NORTH BRITISH STATION HOTEL GLASGOW” oval brown LUGGAGE LABEL showing small “Forward” coat of arms at top. VGC. (1)£30
25LM&SR ST. PANCRAS TO LEICESTER AND BRANCHES: issued whole Edmondsons from Bedford Mid Rd., Cardington, Castle Bytham, Chiltern Green, Edmondthorpe & W., Elstree, Helpston, Hemel Hempstead, Henlow Camp (/), Kettering (Trans /), Leicester, London St. Pancras, Melton Mowbray, Mill Hill A, Plumtree, Raunds, Stamford, Thrapston M. Rd., Walton, Weldon & Corby. (20)£150
26LONDON & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY and LONDON, BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY issued 3rd singles from Leatherhead to Ashtead. (2)£22
27DUMBARTON BURGH & COUNTY TRAMWAYS COY. LTD 7d mauve punch type TRAM TICKET available from Dalmuir to Balloch – which was reached on 25/6/1908. The tramway closed on 3/3/1928. VGC (1)£55
28A set of eight BOAT & RAIL Edmondsons: 1st and 3rd single and 3rd return Margate – Burdett Road / Fenchurch Street and 3rd single Margate to Woodgrange Park / Blackhorse Road (adult and child versions in each case) by GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LTD. and LM&SR. All unused, apparently from a specimen book, slightly grubby and with some back damage. Believed to be late 1920s / early 1930s vintage (8)£30
29BR (H) HIGHLAND LINES SOUTH / EAST OF INVERNESS – STATIONS ‘A’ TO ‘F’: Issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Aberfeldy, Alves, Auldearn (a), Aviemore, Ballinluig, Blair Atholl (to Killiecrankie), Boat of Garten, Brodie, Broomhill, Dalcross (a), Dalguise (a), Dalnaspidal, Dava, Daviot, Dunkeld, Dunphail, Elgin, Forres. (18)£130
30BRISTOL TRAMWAYS & CARRIAGE CO. LTD punch type TRAM AND BUS TICKETS comprising 1d blue, two different 1½d orange, 2d orange, and 1d child named stage geographical prints, plus later white 1d, 2d, 3½d, 5d, and 1/3d prints without stages. (10)£70
31GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY PLATFORM TICKETS comprising T1 from Albrighton, Bourne End, Bourne End D, Machynlleth, Torquay, and Torre; T2 from Corwen, Lavernock, Llanbradach, Paignton, Stourbridge Town, and Witney; T3 from Chard, Maidenhead, Oswestry, Paddington 5, Treorchy U, and Yeovil Pen Mill; Free issues from Cardiff General Station U and Liskeard. (20)£70
32L&SW & LB&SC JOINT RAILWAY 3rd class thin card punch type ticket from East Southsea (closed 1914) to Fratton in VGC. (1)£20
33LGOC (3) LGOC & ASSOCIATED COS. (14) and LPTB (BUSES) (38) all different fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Services 7, 7/107, 7/23B, 549 and 71. A selection of tickets is offered which have been loose mounted on card with historical notes by the vendor showing changes in stage names / route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual / rare issues noted. See note at Lot 18. (55)£100
34LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY (GREAT CENTRAL SECTION) transitional (GCR type) LUGGAGE LABELS From Marylebone, London with ref (3769) and to Nottingham (no printed origin station) with ref (3769) BJ – 2-24 – 30,000. Both printed in red on white paper and extremely rare. (2)£60
35BR (W/M) VALE OF RHEIDOL LINE: 12 all different tickets from Aberystwyth and 8 from Devil’s Bridge. Apart from the two termini, Abberffrwd, Capel Bangor, Glanrafon, Glanrafon Halt, Llanbadarn, Nantyronen, Nantyronen Halt, Rheidol Falls, and Rhiwfron are included as destinations. 80% of the tickets have been issued. (20)£35
36SOUTH EASTERN & CHATHAM RAILWAY issued whole Edmondsons from Bekesbourne (/), Cannon Street, Grove Park, Herne Hill, Holborn Viaduct, Orpington, St. Paul’s, Sandling Junc. (/), Shortlands, Wandsworth Road. Four have back damage. (10)£65
37THE BALLYCASTLE BRANCH: UTA issued whole Edmondsons from Ballycastle to Capecastle, Ballymoney to Armoy, Ballymoney to Ballycastle, Belfast York Road to Ballycastle (dated 1961!); UTA audit whole Edmondsons from Ballycastle to Ballymoney; Ballymena to Ballycastle; LMS-NCC audit whole Edmondsons from Ballycastle, Dervock, 3 different Rail Motor-type for the branch, Belfast YR to Dervock, Dunloy to Ballycastle. A good selection from / to this line which closed in 1950. (13)£55
38A AND R (MOTORS) Ltd 2d blue punch type BUS TICKET covering the stages Criccieth, Pwllheli, Portmadoc and Beddgelert. A slight (/) and slight fading does not detract. (1)£10
39GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY IN BERKS AND SURROUNDING COUNTIES: Pre-Nat issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Aston Rowant (to Lewknor Bridge Halt), Charlton Mackerell, Compton (a), Culham, Edington & Bratton (u), Finstock Halt, Hungerford (/), Keinton Mandeville (to Alford Halt (u), Kings Worthy, Lambourn, Long Sutton & Pitney (u), Newbury, Shipton (a), Speen, Wallingford, Watlington (u), 2 x Whitchurch Hants, Winchester GW, Worthy Down Platform (foxed). (20)£120
40LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY issued 3rd single from Nantlle (closed 8/8/1932) to Brynkir (dated 1900) in VGC apart from light stain on front right. (1)£210
41ISSUED WHOLE EDMONDSONS FROM SCOTTISH STATIONS: LNER – Alloa, Dollar (Trans /), Easter Road, 3 x Edinburgh Waverley (1 Trans, 1 o/s Cancelled), Gorgie, Haymarket, 3 x Jedburgh (issued 1937, but o/s cancelled), Portobello (/), Stirling S&D, Winchburgh; LM&SR – Balerno, 3 x Edinburgh Princes St. (1 /), Lochee (Dundee Corp), BR – Crieff, 2 x Edinburgh Princes St., 3 x Edinburgh Waverley, Haymarket, Murrayfield, Riddings Jn., Stevenston (to Ardeer Platform). (30)£90
42MIDLAND & SOUTH WESTERN JUNCTION RAILWAY audit whole Edmondsons comprising 3rd Tourist Return Cheltenham CO to Shanklin IOWR, 3rd Parly Excursion Day Trip Swindon Town to Marlborough (including forest drive), 3rd Parly Saturday to Monday return Ludgershall to Salisbury, 3rd Parly Excursion Day Trip Cricklade to Gloucester, 3rd Workman’s Weekly Ticket Swindon Town to Chiseldon. (5)£50
43GLOUCESTER CORPORATION LIGHT RAILWAYS 1½d green geographical punch type TRAM TICKET for the route Tuffley Avenue – Depot in VGC. The Gloucester system closed on 11/1/1933. (1)N/S
44GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY type G58 LUGGAGE LABEL: From Leeds (Central) to Portsmouth Via Banbury. Slightly faded along the right hand edge and a little creased, but a rarity nevertheless. (1)£120
45BR (M) FORMER FURNESS RAILWAY LINES issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Ambleside Pier, Arnside, Askham. Barrow Central, Barrow-in-Furness, Bootle Cumberland, Bowness Pier, Braystones (u), Broughton Furness, Broughton-in-Furness (a), Cark & Cartmel, Carnforth, Corkicle, Coniston, Dalton, Drigg, Egremont, Eskmeals (a), Flimby, Foxfield. (20)£45
46MIDLAND RAILWAY issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Bristol TM (a), Elford (a), Harpenden, Hazelwood (a), Kentish Town, Leicester, Moorhampton, Nuneaton, Plumtree (a), London St. P. (10)£60
47GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY IN SOMERSET: Pre-Nat issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Bath (u), Bleadon & Uphill (u), Bridgwater, 2 x Bristol TM (1 a to Brean Road Platform), Chard, Coal Pit Heath, Crowcombe, Dunball (u), Flax Bourton (u), Parson St. Platform (u), Portbury (u), Shepton Mallet, Taunton D, Thornfalcon, Wells GW, Wells S&D Jt, 2 x Weston-Super-Mare, Winterbourne (a). (20)£110
48LONDON TRANSPORT (BUSES) all different geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Route 6 in wartime and post-war periods. A selection of tickets is offered to show changes in stage names and route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual / rare issues noted. See note at Lot 18. (55)£30
49BR CLOSED STATIONS: A selection of mainly issued tickets from closed stations. All would appear to be different. (100).£150
50THE NORTH METROPOLITAN TRAMWAYS COMPANY punch type TRAM TICKETS comprising a blue 1d for the journey between Highgate and Euston Road, a green 1½d with stage names including Holloway Station to Moorgate St. – and an Exchange Ticket also covering Highgate and Euston Road. This company commenced operations in 1870 and closed down on 28/4/1908. (3)£170
51LNER T3C PLATFORM TICKET: Wanstead Park (dated 1960) (1)£190
52BR (M) EX L&NWR LINES IN NORTH WALES: Issued (and 1 audit) whole Edmondsons from, Aber, Abergele, Afon Wen, Amlwch, Bagilt, Bangor, Bangor Gwynedd, Bangor LM, Bangor London Midland, Bethesda (u), Betws-y-Coed, Blaenau Ffestiniog North, Bodfari, Bodorgan (u), Broughton & Brotton, Brynkir, Caernarvon, Caerwys, Chwilog, Colwyn Bay. See also lot 419. (20)£55
53BOLTON CORPORATION AND SOUTH LANCASHIRE TRAMWAYS 2d lilac and 4½d mauve “Joint” named stage TRAM TICKETS Black Horse Farnworth – Great Moor Street Bolton and Great Moor Street Bolton – Stage “6” with red “S&S” overprint. VGC. (2)£120
54BELFAST & NORTHERN COUNTIES RAILWAY large yellow “Short Sea Passage” LUGGAGE LABELS for Newcastle Via Carlisle and Hexham, and for York Via Larne and Stranraer. Both labels in VGC. (2)£50
55LONDONDERRY, SEAHAM & SUNDERLAND RAILWAY issued 3rd single from Seaham Harbour to Newcastle, plus NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY issued 3rd vertical return from Sunderland N to Seaham Lon. Rly. Both dated 190x and in VGC (2)£410
56LM&SR issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Scottish stations: Guay, Killiecrankie, Kincraig, Kinfauns (a), Kirkgunzeon (a), Lhanbryde, Lochmaben (a), Muthill, Paisley Canal, Paisley Gilmour Street, Perth General, Perth Princes St., Pinwherry (a), Portpatrick (a), Ruthven Road (a), Scotscalder, Shieldhill (a), Skares (a), Wick, Wigtown (a) (20)£180
57GWR SEASON TICKETS FROM STATIONS IN SOUTH WALES – Aberdare HL, Aber Junction Halt, Abertridwr, Barry (to Rhoose), Barry Docks, Barry Island, Brithdir, Caerphilly, 3 x Cardiff Bute Road (to Cathays Woodville Rd. Halt, Maindy North Rd. Halt, Rhiwbina Halt), Cardiff General, Cardiff Queen St., Cogan, Ebbw Vale, Merthyr, Ynyshir. (20)£50
58OVERGROUND LIMITED: Six named-stage ‘fareboard’ punch-type BUS TICKETS from London this independent operator from Hadley Highstone – Victoria Station route (P.B. 284), values 1d to 7d, and six numbered-stage Williamson printed issues, with values from 1d to 8d. All are used, and condition is generally good. (12)£65
59LNER issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Scottish stations: Earlston (cl.1948), Longniddry, Melrose, Newington, Norham, North Berwick (a). (6)£80
60BR (W/M) FORMER CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS LINES issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Aberedw (a), Arthog, Barmouth, Borth, Broughrood & Llyswen (a), Llanfyllin (u), Builth Road LL. Builth Wells, Caersws, Carno (a), Commins Coch Halt, Criccieth, Dolgellau (a), Dolgelley, Dolwen Halt (a), Dovey Junction, Dyffryn Ardudwy, Ellesmere, Frankton (nd – but appears to have been used /), Frankton Halt. Destinations include a number of halts. See also lot 362. (20)£70
61STATIONS BETWEEN BRISTOL AND SWINDON: Issued whole Edmondsons – GWR Pre-Nat from Bath, Chippenham, Keynsham & Somerdale, Oldfield Park, Saltford, Swindon Jn. (/), Wootton Bassett (B d), Swindon W (i.e. Works issue – dated 1931); BR from Bathford Halt, Bathampton, Box, Box Mill Lane Halt, Christian Malford Halt, Corsham, Dauntsey, St. Annes Park, plus RCTS Tour to Swindon Rodbourne Lane. (17)£160
62CLEATOR & WORKINGTON JUNCTION RAILWAY 3rd Parly child single from Moresby Parks to High Harrington (dated 1904). Both stations closed in 1931. (1)£35
63EXETER CORPORATION TRAMWAYS geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS comprising 1d orange Workman Pinhoe Road – St David’s Station, 1d white for the same journey and 1½d blue Belmont Road – St David’s Station. The Exeter system closed on 19/8/1931. VGC. (3)£45
64NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY N36 type LUGGAGE LABELS printed on pink paper to Banavie (West Highland Railway) and to Glenfinnan (West Highland Railway). VGC. (2)£55
65BR (W/M) EX L&NWR LINES OXFORD TO BLETCHLEY AND BANBURY: Issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Banbury Merton St., Bicester London Road, Brackley, Brackley Town, Buckingham, Claydon Bucks (Bd), Fulwell & Westbury, Islip, Launton, Marsh Gibbon & Poundon, Oxford LM (Trans), Padbury (a fading), Radclive (u), Swanbourne, Verney Junction, Water Stratford (u), Winslow (u), and an unissued Edmondson Rail Motor ticket from the Banbury line. (18)£140
66CALEDONIAN RAILWAY issued whole Edmondsons from Airth, Anderson Cross, Bridge of Allan, Callander, Crieff, Edinburgh Princess St., Edinburgh Princess St. B.O., Glasgow Buchanan St., Glencarse, Granton Road. (10)£100
67LAST DAY ISSUES FROM CLOSED STATIONS: LNER Bogside (13/9/1958), Buckpool (5/3/1960); LM&SR Barnton (5/5/1951); BR Annbank (8/9/1951), Benderloch (26/3/1966), Calcots (destaffing 31/10/1959), Clydebank East (12/9/1959), Hurlford (5/3/1955), Kirkintilloch 5/9/1964), The Mound (11/6/1960). (10)£55
68GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY MOTOR OMNIBUSES 1/6d green punch type BUS TICKET Penance – Lands End in VGC although with slight paper residue on back. (1)£20
69LNER LINES IN EAST LINCOLNSHIRE: Issued whole Edmondsons from Aby, Aby for Caythorpe, Alford Town, Bardney, Boston, Dogdyke, Havenhouse, Holton-le-Clay (to Holton Village Halt), Horncastle, Langrick, Louth, Midville (u), Mumby Road, New Bolingbroke, Sibsey, Stickney, Tattersall, Thorpe Culvert, Willoughby, Woodhall Junction. (20)£30
70INVERGARRY & FORT AUGUSTUS RAILWAY complete two piece unissued 3rd Parly return from Spean Bridge to Aberchalder in VGC, but with ‘cancelled’ stamped on the back. The ticket is from the Highland Railway period. (1)£55
71MIDLAND & GREAT NORTHERN JOINT COMMITTEE issued whole Edmondsons comprising Pre-Grouping 3rd single from Gedney to Long Sutton (dated 1910), Cycle Check ticket from Fleet (dated 1904), and Pre-Nat issues from Fleet, 3 x Gedney, North Drove (marks top corners), South Lynn. (8)£30
72GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY IN SOUTH WALES: issued and audit whole Pre-Nat Edmondsons from Abergavenny GW (/), Aberbeeg, Blackwood, Blaenavon GW (to Pontypool Blaendare Road Halt /), Chepstow (to Netherhope Halt) (Bd), Cwnavon Mon (a), Ebbw Vale, Lower Pontnewydd, Nantybwch (to Gilwern Halt), 2 x Newport High Street (1 /), Pandy, Penpergwm, Pontllanfraith LMS, Pontnewynydd (to Cwmffrwd Halt), Rhiwderin (a Bd), Risca (to Tynycwm Halt), Trelewis Platform, Tynycwm Halt (a), Victoria Mon. (20).£240
73LONDON AREA TRAM TICKETS comprising 2 x Erith Council, 1 x London Tramways, 2 x Walthamstow Council Light Railways, 1 x West Ham Corporation, 3 x Croydon Corporation, 1 x Croydon Corporation & LCC, 9 x MET, 1 x MET, LUT & SMT (machine issue), 4 x LCC, 2 x LPTB, and 4 x LT. Condition varies, but mainly good. (30)£60
74COCKERMOUTH KESWICK AND PENRITH RAILWAY type C51 LUGGAGE LABELS including to Barnard Castle, Rhyl, South Shields Via ----, Bolton, Newcastle via Carlisle, Silloth, Edge Hill, Whitehaven, etc. (14)£45
75THE JERSEY RAILWAYS AND TRAMWAYS LTD issued whole Edmondsons comprising 2nd single Beaumont (overwritten “Bel Royal’) to First Tower, 1st return St. Helier’s to Millbrook (joined halves), 2d Bicycle single. This system closed in 1936. (3)£50
76SOUTH EASTERN RAILWAY issued 3rd single from Brookland – Appledore (dated 1893). Has noticeable vertical crease. Brookland opened in 1881; renamed Brookland Halt 1930. (1)£22
77BR (H) CLOSED STATIONS AND LINES AROUND GLASGOW: Issued whole Edmondsons from Anderston Cross, Baillieston, Carmyle, Clydebank Riverside, Coatbridge Central, Crow Road, Dalmarnock, Dalmuir Riverside, Drumpark, Dumbarton Central, Eglinton Street, Gartcosh, Glasgow Buchanan Street, Glasgow Central (to Stobcross), Glasgow Cross, Glasgow Green, Glasgow Eglinton St., Genboig, Greenhill, Kelvin Hall. Some interesting destinations. See also lot 425. (20)£50
78LLANDUDNO COACHING & CARRIAGE Co. Ltd. “Royal Blue” CONTRACT TICKET completed for the journey Bangor TC @ - Port Dinorwic @ and dated 12/2/1930. 3¼” x 2¼” white card with green vertical stripe on front, yellow back with conditions. VGC. Unusual. (1)£35
79LM&SR CLOSED STATIONS IN SCOTLAND: Issued whole Edmondsons from Allanfearn, Auldgirth, Balquidder, Blairgowrie, Brechin, Burrelton, Dubton Jn., Glasgow Cross, Gollanfield, Happendon, Inchture, Kilbarchan, Kilmacolm Goods (parking), Kincraig, Justinhaugh, Killin, Killin Jn., Pinwherry, South Renfrew, Strathyre, Thornhill D’frs. (21)£150
80THE CITY OF OXFORD & DISTRICT TRAMWAYS CO. An 8.5cm x 4.5cm orange 1d paper HORSE TRAM TICKET from this system, which opened in 1881 and closed in 1914. The ticket, which appears to have been torn from a roll, has a small central tear which is not visible when mounted. (1)£35
81BRITISH RAILWAYS red diamond PLATFORM TICKETS comprising, Aberdeen No.1, Broad Street, Brondesbury, Burton-on-Trent, Bury St. Edmunds, Carlisle No.1, Chorley, Cuffley & Goughs Oak (marks front), Darlington No.1 (mark front), Derby, Dundee West, Edinburgh P. St. No.1, Edinburgh P. St. No.2, Elmswell, Grantham, Holyhead, Kings Cross B, Leeds Central B, Liverpool Cen., Llandudno, Manchester Central, Manchester London Road, Market Harboro’, Marylebone 1, Norwich City, Preston, Romford, St. Pancras, Southend-on-Sea East, Southport C. St., Spalding, Watford Junction, Willesden Junction, Wolverhampton. (34)£55
82LNER LINES IN EAST ANGLIA: Issued and audit whole Edmondsons comprising, Aylsham (a), Barnwell, Bures (Bd), Burston (/), Burwell, Bungay (a), Cambridge (to Exning Road Halt), Cockfield Suffolk, Fakenham, Foulsham, Haughley West, Leiston, Magdalen Road, Maldon East & Heybridge, Newmarket DO, North Wootton, Six Mile Bottom, Stowe Bardolph, Watton Norfolk, Wivenhoe. (20)£55
83NELSON CORPORATION TRAMWAYS geographical/named stage punch type TRAM TICKETS comprising 1d white Nelson Centre – Colne Boundary, 1½d mauve Nelson Centre – Higherford and 1½d grey Nelson Centre – Colne Boundary. VGC. The Nelson system closed on 6/1/1934. (3)£60
84MERSEY RAILWAY M41 type LUGGAGE LABEL to Wrexham via Rock Ferry in VGC. (1)£85
85GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY issued 3rd singles from London area, with red vertical stripes. Issuing stations comprise 2 x Aldersgate St., 2 x Farringdon St., Finsbury Park, Harringay, Holloway (renamed 1901, closed 1915), Moorgate St. All in VGC, except one with slight (/) (8)£25
86LONDON, BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY issued whole Edmondsons from Balham Dn, Battersea Park, Clapham Jn., Eastbourne, Forest Hill, Havant (/), Honor Oak Park, London Bridge, Mayfield, New Croydon (/), Norwood Jn (3 issues), Penge, Redhill Junction (/), Rotherfield & Mark Cross, Thornton Heath Up, Victoria, West Croydon, Wimbledon. Five have back damage (20)£55
87EASINGWOLD RAILWAY / YORKSHIRE JOINT LINES issued whole Edmondsons comprising Easingwold Railway – 1 Pre-group; 7 Pre-Nat; NER – Alne to Easingwold; LNER – Alne to Easingwold; H&O Joint – Halifax North Bridge; Methey Joint – Stanley; O&I Jt – Ben Rhydding, Ilkley (fading); S&K Joint – Bolton-on-Dearne, Moorthorpe S&K, Moorthorpe & S. Kirkby, Pontefract Baghill. (18)£80
88THE PREMIER OMNIBUS CO. LTD: A selection of ‘geographical’ punch-type BUS TICKETS from this London independent operator, from the Hampton Court – East Ham route. Seven are Bell Punch prints, with values 1d to 11d, and the remainder are Harry Gilbert / Henry Booth. All are used, and condition is generally good, although one or two are slightly creased. (10)£90
89BR (H) WEST HIGHLAND EXTENSION issued whole Edmondsons from Arisaig, Banavie, Fort William (2), Glenfinnan, Lochailort, Locheilside, Mallaig (2), Morar. All tickets, with one exception, were issued in 1952, and include transitional types. (10)£85
90GW & LMS RAILWAYS JOINT SHREWSBURY & HEREFORD LINE issued whole Edmondsons from Bromfield, Dinmore, Dorrington, Leebotwood, Leominster, Ludlow, Marsh Brook, Moreton-on-Lugg, Onibury, Shrewsbury. (10)£150
91CASTLEDERG & VICTORIA BRIDGE TRAMWAY 1d 3rd special day return punch-type TRAM TICKET, with date stamp 27/1/1933. This line was closed by a strike on 31/1/1933 and never re-opened. (1)£26
92MIDLAND RAILWAY issued 3rd single from Hereford Barton (closed 2/1/1893) to Kinnersley (dated 1890) in VGC. (1)£220
93ASHTON UNDER LYNE AND MANCHESTER CORPORATION TRAMWAYS 2d blue named stage punch type TRAM TICKET Ashton Market – Stamford Road with skeleton red “A” overprint. Slightly grubby. (1)£45
94RAILWAY AIR SERVICES green, red and white oblong LUGGAGE LABEL with space for Passenger’s Name, From, To and Weight of Baggage. Interestingly, it has the LMSR reference ERO 53406. VGC. (1)N/S
95RAIL MOTOR AND OTHER PUNCH TYPE TICKETS: A selection of 27 GWR and 35 BR(W) issues covering a number of areas. The GWR examples include a Rail Motor ticket with Hampton Row Halt (opened 1909; closed 1917) in the list of stops. (62)£190
96DUMBARTON & BALLOCH JOINT LINE issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Alexandria & Bonhill, Alexandria, 2 x Dalreoch (1 x u), Dumbarton, 3 x Renton (1 x u), plus two issued on Prince Edward. (10)£20
97GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY issued 3rd single from Morton Road (closed 22/9/1930) to Stamford (dated 1904) In VGC. (1)£30
98LONDON TRANSPORT (BUSES) all different geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Route 7 in wartime and post-war periods. A selection of tickets is offered to show changes in stage names and route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual / rare issues noted. See note at Lot 18. (70)£45
99BR (M) SKIPTON TO CARLISLE (part S&C): Issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Appleby, Bell Busk (a), Culgaith, Dent (a), Gargrave, Garsdale, Hellifield, Kirkby Stephen LM, Kirkby Stephen West, Langwathby, Little Salkeld (a), Long Marton (a), Long Preston, New Biggin, Ribblehead, Skipton. (16)£80
100HASTINGS TRAMWAYS COMPANY geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS comprising two different white 1d, a pink 2d, mauve 2d, and blue 3d. This system closed on 15/5/1929. (5)£26
101TAFF VALE RAILWAY PLATFORM TICKET: Abercynon (red / white). ‘Specimen’ stamp on back, plus a little damage from previous mounting. (1)£180
102WHITECHAPEL & BOW RAILWAY issued and undated whole horizontal Edmondsons from Bow Road 1, 2 x Mile End 1( 1 x u), plus vertically printed issues from Bow Road (Bd), 2 x Mile End, 2 x Stepney Green, 2 x Whitechapel (1u). (10)£110
103BATH ELECTRIC TRAMS LIMITED geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS comprising 1d mauve Guildhall – Oldbridge, 1½d green “Child” Great Western Railway – Cross Road Loop, 2d green GWR Station – Western Terminus, mauve Exchange Newton St-Loe – Bath. All have red overprints and VGC. (4)£70
104GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY mixed G55/1-G57 type LUGGAGE LABELS to stations beginning with the letters “A” to “G” including some rarities. All different. (144)£210
105CITY OF OXFORD MOTOR SERVICES LTD IN CONJUNCTION WITH GWR punch type BUS TICKETS comprising 1d red, 1½d white, 2d light brown, 2½d blue (/), 1d white / blue Workman (/), 1d purple luggage, all with geographical name stages; pink Exchange ticket; 1d pink, 2d mauve, 5d red singles, all with numbered stages. (10)£45
106GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY (Pre-Nat) issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Penychain Halt (a), Penygraig, Penzance (/), Perranwell, Plymouth North Road, Pontardulais, 2 x Pontypridd U (1 x /), Pyle, Rossett, Paddington 197 (a), Barry (a), Birmingham SH U, Bristol TM A, Cardiff Queen St. (2 x a), Falmouth, Longville (a), Malvern Link, Merthyr Vale (a), Two have back damage. (20)£40
107PRE-NATIONALISATION TRANSITIONAL PRINTS comprising: Southern Railway from Belmont, Grange Road for Crawley Down & Turners Hill, Victoria, Wallington (two are titled ‘The Southern Railway Company’); LM&SR – 3 x London St. Pancras (1 agency), Radlett, Dunblane; LNER – Grantham, 2 x Kings Cross London, Stanley, Withcall (closed 9/11/1951 – last day), Snettisham (15)£70
108MESSRS PHILLIPS BRYNMENYN punch type BUS TICKETS comprising 1d green, 2d blue, 3d white and 5d brown, all with the stages “In/Out” and “Adult/Child” in VGC. (4)£10
109LISKEARD & CARADON RAILWAY: Unissued whole Edmondsons comprising 2nd return Causeland to Sandplace, 2nd yellow single Looe to Causeland, 2nd pink single Looe to Moorswater, 1st single Moorswater (closed 15/5/1901) to Causeland (altered to Sandplace), Parly Ticket Sandplace to Moorswater. All in VGC. The L&C was absorbed by the GWR on 1/7/09. (5)£130
110LM&SR issued 5d and 1/1d Rail Motor punch tickets from the Dearne Valley line in VGC. (2)£40
111BR(H) DUMFRIES TO KIRKCUDBRIGHT AND STRANRAER: Issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Castle Douglas, Castle Kennedy (a), Creetown (a), Crossmichael, Dalbeattie (u), Dumfries, Dunragit, Gatehouse of Fleet, Glenluce, Killywhan, Kirkcudbright, Kirkowan, Lochskerrow, New Galloway, Newton Stewart, Parton, Southwick, Stranraer Harbour, Stranraer Town, Tarff (u). (20)£70
112SOUTH EASTERN & GREAT WESTERN RAILWAYS issued 2nd class single from Aldershot Camp (renamed 1/5/1879) to Bristol (dated 1898). In good condition with small / and two clips. (1)£35
113SHEFFIELD AND HEELEY OMNIBUS oval TOKEN. The front has a coach and horse in the centre, while the back shows ‘John Shortlands 1852’. (1)£40
114METROPOLITAN RAILWAY six type M51 LUGGAGE LABELS from Baker Street, Great Missenden and Wendover, two type M52 from Baker Street and Bishops Road, two type M53 from Baker Street/St. (10)£30
115TOTTENHAM & HAMPSTEAD JOINT RAILWAY: Five issued singles printed by the Great Eastern Railway, from Gospel Oak, 2 x Harringay Park, St. Ann’s Road, South Tottenham. Four tickets have the abbreviated title with reference to the participating companies; one has the title in full. Two are green, three buff. All in VGC. (5)£55
116NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Appley (bike), Darlington, Gainford, Jervaulx (pram – 000), Leyburn (/), Newcastle, Saltburn, Hexham (a), North Shields, Saltburn – the last three are complete returns. A couple have a little back damage. (10)£80
117BR (H) CLOSED STATIONS. Issued whole Edmondsons, comprising Bogside Race Course, Cobbinshaw, Crawford, Dinwoodie, Eddleston, Elvanfoot, East Fortune, Eastriggs, Ecclefechan, Eskbank & Dalkeith, Ladysbridge, Liff, Luib, Maxton, Perth Princes St., Pinwherry, Ponfeigh, Ruthwell, Scotstoun East, Strathhaven Central. (20)£75
118GLASGOW DISTRICT SUBWAY: An early punch-type ticket from the Underground system, from West Street station. The fare scale dates it as pre-1916. (1)£230
119LIVERPOOL UNITED TRAMS & OMNIBUS CO. light brown punch type TRAM TICKET available between Herculaneum Dock and Alexandra Dock. The text states ‘Ticket for two punch holes only .... Each hole represents receipt for one penny only’. There are two punch holes in the ticket. This company was formed in 1876 and was taken over by Liverpool Corporation on 1/1/1897. The ticket is in fair condition with a little soiling. (1)£80
120GREAT NORTH OF SCOTLAND RAILWAY 3rd single from Boddam (closed 1932) to Ellon, The ticket has no visible date, but has pinholes in the centre, which indicates that it was probably attached to a waybill; plus an issued 3rd single from Inverness to Boddam (dated 1911 and numbered ‘02’.). This ticket has excessive back damage. (2)£270
121LM&SR PLATFORM TICKETS comprising T1B from Rochdale A; T2 / 2A from Belmont, Hamilton Central A, Hindley, Hollingwood, Moses Gate, Smethwick, South Hampstead: T3A from Buxton, Derby LMS, Failsworth, Hamilton Central, Manchester Lon. Rd. No.3, Matlock Bath, Mold; Beam issues from Manchester Victoria F, Oldham Mumps, St. Pancras B Set, Stalybridge LMS (off centre); roll ticket from London Euston No.4 (20)£30
122FURNESS & MIDLAND RAILWAY 3rd single from Arkholme to Melling (dated 1904). In VGC, but with cancellation clip at top. (1)£30
123MANCHESTER AND ASHTON-UNDER-LYNE CORPORATION TRAMWAYS 4½d orange punch type TRAM TICKET for the journey Ashton Market – Piccadilly or Stevenson Square with red skeleton “Joint” overprint in VGC. (1)£10
124BRITISH RAILWAYS circular pictorial LUGGAGE LABELS for “The Fenman” in light blue, orange and white, destinations: Bury St Edmunds, Ely, Newmarket in VGC. Based on the pre-war LNER design, these labels are extremely scarce. (3)N/S
125SOUTHERN RAILWAY (mainly) issued and audit whole Edmondsons. Includes a number of closed stations. (100)£390
126≠ CALEDONIAN RAILWAY issued 1st single from Cramond Brig to Murrayfield. This ticket is numbered ‘01’ and was issued on the opening day – 1/3/1894. Cramond Brig was renamed Barnton on 1/4/1903. (1)£95
127GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY IN LINCOLNSHIRE: Issued whole Edmondsons from Hougham, Kirton, Little Steeping, Lincoln, Louth, Mablethorpe, Mumby Road, South Willingham (Bd). (8)£60
128LONDON TRANSPORT (BUSES) all different geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Route 11 in wartime and post-war periods. A selection of tickets is offered to show changes in stage names and route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual / rare issues noted. See note at Lot 18. (51)£110
129RHYMNEY RAILWAY issued 3rd Parly single from Tir Phil & New Tredegar (renamed 1924) to Treharris GW (/), together with audit 3rd Parly child single from Rhymney to Ebbw Vale LNW (/) and unissued 3rd Parly Student’s Return whole Edmondson from Caerphilly to Treforest. (3)£55
130LONDON, BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY: A set of six daily returns for the journey between Peckham Rye and London Bridge week ending 17/07/1909, together with the conditions card that accompanied them. Small (Sellotape?) marks at top corners and paper on back from being stuck down, otherwise good condition. (7)£20
131BRITISH RAILWAYS (E) 1d PLATFORM TICKETS from Long Melford, Potters Bar & South Mimms, Southend-on-Sea East, Tilbury Riverside, Upminster, Upney, Westcliffe-on-Sea 1, Witham (LNE), Yarmouth South Town. All have red diamonds, except Potters Bar. (9)£55
132ISLE OF WHITE RAILWAY issued 3rd Parly single from Ventnor to Sandown (dated 1920). In VGC. (1)£30
133NEWCASTLE CORPORATION TRAMWAYS early full geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS at ½d, 1d (two different) 1½d (two different) 2d and 4d values covering different routes variously from Central Station, Newburn, Scotswood Bridge, Arcade, etc. VGC. (7)£60
134NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY N42 type (initials only) LUGGAGE LABELS to: Allerton, Arthington, Brafferton, Cherry Burton, Ebchester, Haswell, Heighington, Lealholm, Sexhow, West Hartlepool. One or two with nicks and fading, but mostly VGC. (10)£80
135GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY issued Pre-Grouping whole Edmondsons from Banbury, Bath, Bristol TM (to Draycott), Dauntsey (dog), 4 x Devises, Malvern Link, Salisbury (closed 12/9/1932), Trowbridge, 3 x Yeovil Pen Mill (all Bd). (14)£30
136LONDON & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY mainly issued whole Edmondsons from Ashford (/), Clapham Jn, East Putney (a), Putney, Lions Holt Halt (a), Portsmouth Harbour (/), Torrington, Vauxhall, Waterloo and Windsor. Three have back damage. (10)£30
137CLYDE SHIPPING COMPANY LIMITED. Ticket for CABIN from Cork to Glasgow. Has written date 25/7/79. In reasonable condition for its age, but has cancellation clips and paper damage on back. (1)£55
138SOUTH LONDON TRAMWAYS: 1d and 2d TRAM TICKETS from the East Hill to Hop Exchange route and a 1d issue from the North Street to Hop Exchange route. (3)£70
139LNER WAVERLEY ROUTE AND THE BORDERS: Issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Berwick, Belses, Bowland (a), Clovenfords, Coldstream, Chirnside (a), Duns (a), Earlston (/), Edrom, Norham, Melrose, Lindean (a), Hawick, Gordon, Galashields, St. Boswells, Selkirk (a), Stow, Sunilaws. Tynehead (20)£360
140PLATFORM TICKET SELECTION: L&NW brown free tickets from Crewe Platform Station Entrance, Stockport (foxed); GWR from Gobowen (issued 1942), Paddington 2; British Railways Red Diamond from Elmswell, New Cross Gate, Romford, Ryde Promenade Pier (Pier Toll), Scarborough Cent. No.1 (o/s Specimen), BTC Red Diamond from Chartham, Goodmayes, Forest Gate, Hackney Downs, Margate No.2, North Wembley, Redcar Central B, St. Albans City, Vauxhall, Wembley Central, Whitby Town. (20)£75
141LM&SR TICKETS WITH INSERT ADVERTS: 20 issued whole Edmondsons from Batley, Birmingham New St. (to Blandford), Brixworth, Clayton West, Clough Fold, Daisey Field, Dunham Massey, Great Bridge, Heatley & Warburton, Holmfirth, Hoole, Huncoat, Kings Cross HL, Little Sutton, Manchester Vic., Stocksmoor, Thongs Bridge, Wakefield K., Wakerley & B., Willesden (20)£75
142NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY issued 3rd single from Trinity (closed 1925) to Leith walk (closed 1930). Date illegible. A little foxing on the face, with slight damage in one corner. (1)£90
143HEYWOOD CORPORATION TRAMWAYS 1d brown geographical punch type TRAM TICKET Heap Bridge – Hopwood with red skeleton “H” overprint in VGC. The title had a very short lifespan lasting only from 10th December 1904 – 20th September 1905. (1)£55
144LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY circular pictorial LUGGAGE LABELS for ‘The Flying Scotsman,” destinations: Aberdeen, Dundee, Glasgow Queen Street, Edinburgh Waverley (gold/red/ black/white). All in VGC. (4)£30
145CALEDONIAN RAILWAY severed halves. A collection of 52 tickets covering a variety of types and stations, several of which are now closed. (52hlf)£55
146SOUTHERN RAILWAY, ISLE OF WIGHT: 9 issued whole Edmondsons from Blackwater IW, Cowes (platform), Cowes, Mill Hill, Ryde Pier Head, Ryde Esplanade (platform), Ventnor, Ventnor West, Fishbourne, plus undated ticket from Ryde Pier Head. (10).£55
147SOUTHEND-ON-SEA CORPORATION TRAMWAYS punch type geographical TRAM TICKETS comprising 1d, white, 1½d yellow, and 2½d. blue. The system closed in 1942. (3)£40
148GLASGOW CORPORATION TRANSPORT (SUBWAY) / (UNDERGROUND): Four punch-type tickets dating from the period 1932-1944. The earliest has the suffix ‘(Subway)’, and a Special Forces Ticket with the latter suffix is also included. (4)£100
149LM&SR LINES IN THE WEST MIDLANDS: Issued L&NW 3rd single Dudley Port to Dudley; Issued MR 3rd single Five Ways to Kings Norton; Issued LM&S &GW Jt. workman return Halesowen to Longbridge; Issued and audit LM&SR from Dudley, Hazelwood (a), Monument Lane, Northfield, Pleck (u Bd), Rotton Park Road (closed 26/11/1934), Winson Green. (10)£55
150SHEATHER'S MOTOR BUS SERVICES punch type numbered stage BUS TICKETS comprising 2 x different 2d white, 3d blue, 4d mauve, 9d orange, and 1/- grey. The company office was at 74 High Street, Battle. (6)£95
151SOUTH EASTERN & CHATHAM RAILWAY PLATFORM TICKET: Folkestone Junction. Red blob, dated 1922. (1)£180
152L&Y & L&NW JOINT RAILWAYS issued 3rd single from South Shore (renamed 1903, closed 1916) to St. Anne’s (dated 1894 / Bd); issued 3rd single Blackpool Central to South Shore (date illegible – slight / and Bd). (2)£30
153THE POOLE & DISTRICT ELECTRIC TRACTION COMPANY: A 3d Poole Terminus to County Gates TRAM TICKET from this short-lived company, which opened in 1901 and was taken over and leased to Bournemouth Corporation in 1905. (1)£50
154GLASGOW & SOUTH WESTERN RAILWAY selection of G11 and G13 LUGGAGE LABELS to a variety of destinations. Lot also includes one or two parcels and miscellaneous labels. (160)£30
155LONDON AREA JOINT RAILWAYS issued whole Edmondsons comprising four pre-grouping – 1 x SEC & Met from London Bridge (dated 1899), and 3 x GW&GC Joint from Beaconsfield (2 issues) and High Wycombe; twelve pre-nationalisation – 3 x Met & LNE from Croxley Green, 2 x Watford (incl. 1 return); 1 x LPTB & LNE from Croxley Green; 5 x Met & GW from Hammersmith (2 – 1 soiled, 1 /), Ladbrooke Grove (soiled and /), Latimer Road (soiled), Wood Lane; and 3 x LPTB &GW from Hammersmith, Shepherd’s Bush (/) and Wood Lane 1 (/). (16)£80
156GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Cantley (a), Hunstanton, Ilford (/), Leytonstone, Liverpool St., Loughton, Manor Park (/), St. Botolphs, Swavesey, Woodford. A couple with paper on backs. (10)£35
157CHESHIRE LINES COMMITTEE: Two issued Pre-grouping prints from Warrington Cen.; Issued Pre-Nat prints from Chorlton, Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Farnworth, Glazebrook, Hartford & Greenbank, Knotty Ash & S., Knutsford, Lostock Gralam, Manchester Cen., Padgate, Partington, Sankey, Southport’St. (as printed!), Stockport TD, Trafford Park & S., Urmston, Warrington Cen., West Derby (fading). (20)£55
158WIDNES CORPORATION MOTOR BUS SERVICE early 1d primrose and 1½d white geographical BUS TICKETS Transporter – Mersey View and Transporter – Horns in VGC. (2)£90
159BR (M/E) EX L&NWR LINE NORTHAMPTON TO PETERBOROUGH VIA THRAPSTON: issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Barnwell, Barnwell Northants, Castle Ashby, Castle Ashby & Earls Barton (u), Caster (a), Irthlingborough, Northampton Castle, Northampton Bridge Street, Oundle (a), Peterborough East, Thrapston Bridge St., Ringstead & Addington, Thorpe (u), Thorpe Northants (u), Wansford (a), Wellingborough Lon Rd., Wellingborough Mid. Rd. (17)£60
160LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Aintree L&Y, Bacup (a), Bolton Down, Bradford L&Y, Brighouse L&Y (grubby), Burnley L&Y, Hollingwood, Leeds Central, Longton Bridge (a), Lostock Jn. (10)£55
161BRITISH RAILWAYS (S) Red Diamond PLATFORM TICKETS from, Brighton No.3, Dartford, East Croydon No.2, East Grinstead, Folkestone Junc. No.1, Mayfield, New Cross, Norbury, Portsmouth & Southsea No.2, Red Hill No.1, South Merton, Tonbridge No.1, St. Leonards W. Marina, Victoria No,9, Waldron & Horam No.2. (15)£30
162SOUTHERN RAILWAY RAIL MOTOR CAR vertical Edmondsons: 5 from the Sheerness to Leysdown line (closed 4/12/1950; 1 endorsed ‘issued on 10.55 Q to L 2/12/50, Dated at Queenborough BO by request’ 1 /), one from Longfield Halt to Gravesend West St. (endorsed on back ‘ issued on last train 1.8.53’); one for halts east of Exeter Central; two between Hayling Island and Havant (1 endorsed on back ‘ issued on train 2/6/52’); plus a British Railways transitional print for the Leysdown line (endorsed on back ‘issued on 10.55 Q to L 2/12/ 50’) (10)£95
163TORQUAY TRAMWAYS Ltd geographical (4) and numerical stage (1) punch type TRAM TICKETS at ½d, 1½d (Child), 2d, 3d (two different, one numerical) and an Exchange. VGC. The Torquay system closed on 31/12/1934. (5)£75
164GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY G78 (green) G79 (green print) and G80/1 (red print) LUGGAGE LABELS to a wide variety of destinations. All different. (115)£110
165UNCOMMON AND UNUSUAL TYPES / MISPRINTS: A varied selection of issued and audit tickets, including SR – Hops Marketing Board: GWR – Hop Picker, Ocean Cruise: LNER – Fishworker, Arsenal FC Party, Ministry of Labour: LM&SR – Groom with horses; BR – Football Match, Aintree Races. There is the last ticket issued at Towcester, 4 misprinted Platform tickets, and an issued BR ticket from Haydock Park Race Course (without ‘Station’). Well worth examining. (30)£210
166GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY issued 3rd singles from Aylesbury Met to Calvert (dated 1905), and Leicester Central to Aylesbury (date illegible). (2)£30
167LNER LINES IN WEST YORKSHIRE: issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Alverthorpe, Ardsley, Castleford, Denholme, Dewsbury LNE, Garforth, Holbeck HL, Holbeck LL, Ingrow, Laister Dyke, Lofthouse, Morley, Nostell (a), Ossett, Penda’s Way, Pudsey Greenside, Pudsey Low Town, Scholes, Stanley (GN style), Thornton (Spec). (20)£220
168LGOC (6) LGOC & ASSOCIATED COS. (22) and LPTB (BUSES) (64) all different fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Services 9, 92 and 95. A selection of tickets is offered which have been loose mounted on card with historical notes by the vendor showing changes in stage names / route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual / rare issues noted. See note at Lot 18. (92)£520
169ALEXANDRA, NEWPORT & SOUTH WALES DOCKS & RAILWAY Rail Motor Car ticket from Nantgarw (opened 1904, renamed 1924) to Caerphilly, plus RHYMNEY RAILWAY Rail Motor Car ticket from Gwern y Domen (opened 1908) to Caerphilly. Both tickets are unused and overstamped ‘Specimen’. They are in VGC, but with marks on the back from being stuck down. (2)£190
170MIDLAND RAILWAY COMPANY Second Class SEASON TICKET issued to a MR T.A. Bobart for the journey from Ashby to Gresley (both @ and valid for one year August 1854 – August 1855. Two-fold with red leatherette backing in good condition. The line opened in 1849. (1)£70
171CHELTENHAM TO STRATFORD-ON AVON: GWR issued whole Edmondsons from Honeybourne, Long Marston, 2 x Pebworth Halt, Stratford-on-Avon (foxed), 4 x Toddington, Winchcombe; BR issued whole Edmondsons from 2 x Broadway, Cheltenham Spa St. James, 2 x Honeybourne, 2 x Pebworth Halt, Stratford-upon-Avon, 2 x Winchcombe. Destinations include Gretton Halt, Hayles Abbey Halt, Laverton Halt, Weston Sub Edge. (20)£160
172GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY IN DEVON: Pre-Nat issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Barnstaple GW, Bittaford Platform (a), Brent (a), Christow (/), Clearbrook Halt (/), Dousland (u), King Tor Halt, Launceston GW, Longdown, Lustleigh (a), Mutley (cl.1939), Newton Abbot, Plymouth MB (local dests.), Plymouth N. Rd.., St. Thomas, Shaugh Bridge Platform (a), Starcross, Tavistock GW, Teignmouth, Tiverton Devon (to Bramford Speke Halt). (20)£100
173NEWPORT CORPORATION TRAMWAYS 1½d mauve numerical and 2d blue geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS in VGC. The Newport system closed on 5/9/1937. (2)£35
174LONDON BRIGHTON AND SOUTH COAST AND FRENCH STATE RAILWAYS L49/2 type “Registered Baggage” LUGGAGE LABEL Victoria to Paris (St Lazare) (Via Newhaven and Dieppe) with the large figures “1323” and the reference No 70. Pink white and red tri-colour design in VGC. (1)£50
175PORTSMOUTH CORPORATION TRAMWAYS: Four 1d white punch type numbered stage TRAM TICKETS covering Services 1 &2, 3&4, 5&6, and 9&10. The system closed in 1945. (4)£24
176FRESHWATER, YARMOUTH & NEWPORT RAILWAY issued 2nd single from Newport to Carrisbrooke (dated 1904). Some glue marks on back from being stuck down. (1)£120
177BR (S). Approx 200 issued and audit whole Edmondsons from a wide variety of stations including closed / de-staffed dating from c.1950s-1980s. All appear to be different. No NCR21s. (Qty)£55
178LONDON INDEPENDENT (PIRATE) OPERATORS. A selection of numerical and named stage punch type BUS TICKETS from such diverse companies as A.T. Bennett & Co., Dispatch Bus, Eastern Omnibus, The Haylock, Dangerfield Overground Service, The Hawk Omnibus, W.J. Pike Ltd., and The Premier Omnibus Co. Ltd. (8)£45
179KENT & EAST SUSSEX RAILWAY issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Biddenden, Bodiam, Frittenden Road (a), Headcorn Junction, High Halden Road (a), Northiam, Robertsbridge Jct., Rolvenden (a), Tenterden Town, Wittersham Road (fading). (10)£20
180CALEDONIAN RAILWAY issued whole Edmondsons from Edinburgh Princess St., Edinburgh Princess St. B.O., Glasgow Buchanan St., Glasgow Central Stn., Glasgow Cross, Glencarse, Motherwell, Perth, Stonehaven (/), plus 2 severed halves. (9wh, 2hlf)£70
181SOUTHERN RAILWAY T3 PLATFORM TICKETS from Adisham, Battle, Brighton No.2, Cannon Street No.1, Cannon Street No.3, Groombridge, Headcorn, Horsham, Horsmonden, London Road Brighton, Ottery St. Mary, Oxshot, Ringwood, Ryde St. John Road, Sevenoaks B&B, Shortlands, Tunbridge Wells West, Victoria No.1, Victoria No.9, Wateringbury. (20)£70
182BR(M): 100 issued and audit whole Edmondson, including a number from closed stations. All different stations (100)£50
183LGOC (5) LGOC & ASSOCIATED COS. (21) and LPTB (BUSES) (33) all different fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Services 11, 11/25A, 11/25 and 11 (Wembley). A selection of tickets is offered which have been loose mounted on card with historical notes by the vendor showing changes in stage names / route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual / rare issues noted. See note at Lot 18. (59)£120
184PRE-GROUPING, PRE-NATIONALISATION AND BR selection of over 80 nearly all different WAGON LABELS featuring a wide variety of types and companies. (Qty)£40
185GENERAL STEAM NAVIGATION CO. LTD.: 13 whole Edmondsons (2 singles, 11 complete returns), 4 severed halves and 1 roll ticket from the STEAMER SERVICES that operated along the South East coast, all issued in the early 1930s. A variety of types and journeys. Condition varies, but generally good. (14 wh; 4 hlf)£75
186EAST KENT RAILWAY issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Eastry South, Elvington (a), Eythorne, Shepherdswell (a), ‘Any Station’ Dog; plus two grubby halves, a BTC Special Excursion ticket to the line, and a BR luggage label to Tilmanstone Colliery. (6wh, 2hlf)£18
187VALE 0F CLWYD RAILWAY issued 3rd single from St. Asaph to Denbigh. The ticket is in good condition, but is slightly soiled though age, This railway opened in 1858 and was amalgamated with the L&NWR in 1867. (1)£65
188GLASGOW CORPORATION TRANSPORT (UNDERGROUND): A selection of 15 Automatickets from the first post-punch set which was introduced in 1944. There are also 4 tickets from Govan Cross from Set 3 (c.1952) and 5 excess fare punch-types, including a long ‘geographical’ 1½d. All are in good condition, albeit lightly affixed to mounting paper. (24)£210
189NORTH EASTERN RAILWAY issued 3rd Soldier on Duty single from Strensall to Sheffield Mid (dated 1914). Strensall station closed to regular passenger services on 1/9/1930, but was subsequently used by personnel from the nearby army camp. In VGC. (1)£85
1900XFORD TO WORCESTER AND BRANCHES: GWR Pre-Nat issued whole Edmondsons from Bourton on the Water, Chipping Norton, Honeybourne, Stow on the Wold; BR issued (and 1 audit) whole Edmondsons from Brize Norton & Bampton, Carterton, Cassington Halt (u), Evesham, Fairford, Fladbury, Kingham, Littleton & Badsey, Moreton-in-Marsh, Pershore, South Leigh, Witney, Worcester SH, Wyre Halt. (18)£110
191BERKS AND HANTS LINE: issued BR whole Edmondsons from Aldermaston, Bedwyn, Hungerford, Kintbury, 2 x Lavington, 2 x Marlborough, Midgham, 2 x Newbury, Newbury Racecourse, Patney & Churton, 2 x Pewsey, Savernake Low Level, Thatcham, Theale, Woodborough, Wootton Rivers Halt. Destinations include Compton, Lambourn and Manningford Halt. (20)£200
192LONDON, CHATHAM & DOVER RAILWAY issued 3rd single from Dover Harbour (renamed 1899) to Faversham (dated 1888) in VGC. (1)£75
193LYTHAM ST ANNES & BLACKPOOL CORPORATION TRAMS 7d mauve with red vertical stripes geographical TRAM TICKET Adelaide Place – Lytham Square. A little rubbed but good nevertheless. (1)£22
194LONDON PASSENGER TRANSPORT BOARD type L81 LUGGAGE LABELS comprising Baker Street to Ruislip, Ruislip Manor and Uxbridge and Shadwell to ------ (blank). (4)£60
195BR (H) GN of S LINES – STATIONS ‘A’ TO ‘C’: Issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Aberdeen, Aberlour, Aboyne (Trans), Advie, Arnage (u), Auchnagatt, Auchindachy, Ballater, Ballindalloch, Banchory, Banff, Blacksboat, Boat of Garten, Brucklay, Buckie, Buckpool, Cairnbulg (a), Cairnie Junction, Calcots, Carron. See also lot 405 (20)£210
196LONDON & NORTH WESTERN RAILWAY issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Shrewsbury, Smethwick, Stafford No.1, Sutton Oak No.1 (a), Uxbridge Road No.2, Watford Jn., West End West Hampstead, Whitchurch, Whitehaven, Willesden No.4, Birmingham (a), Edge Lane (2 x a), Leebotwood (a), Rochdale (a), Sutton Oak (a), Stonebridge Park (a). (17)£50
197BR (H) EDMONDSON-SIZE 2ND CLASS WEEKLY SEASON TICKETS issued between 1957 and 1960 from Alexandria & Bonhill, Ardrossan Town (to Ardeer Platform), Bellshill, Carmyle, Clydebank Riverside, Douglas West, Dumbarton Central, Glasgow Central (to Dalmuir Riverside), Helensburgh Cen. or Upper, Maryhill Central, Paisley Gilmour St. or Canal, Partick West, Possill, Scotstoun East, Westerton. Some tickets have pre-printed expiry dates. (15)£20
198NORTHERN GENERAL TRANSPORT Co. Ltd./NORTHERN SERVICE 2d, 4d and 9d geographical punch type BUS TICKETS for Stanley – Consett and Low Fell Tram Terminus – Chester-le-Street services. (3)£100
199LMS & GW JOINT RAILWAYS issued whole Edmondsons from Birkenhead Woodside, Capenhurst, Dunham Hill, Ellesmere Port, Frodsham (fading), Halton Ches,. Helsby, Heswall, Hooton, Rock Ferry. (10)£20
200ELHAM VALLEY MILITARY RAILWAY: A small unissued 2d thin card ticket from Canterbury South to Canterbury West SR. This former SE&CR line lost its passenger service north of Lyminge in 1940, but was taken over by the military during WW2. (1)£80
201LNER T1 PLATFORM TICKET: Sheffield Victoria. Purple star front and back. (1)£180
202HIGHLAND RAILWAY issued 3rd Parly single from Thrumster to Lybster (dated 1906). Both opened 1903, closed 1944. Minor back damage (1)£280
203LONDON TRANSPORT (BUSES) all different geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Routes 9 (38 tickets) and 9S (75 tickets) in wartime and post-war periods. A selection of tickets is offered to show changes in stage names and route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual / rare issues noted. See note at Lot 18. (113)£410
204MANCHESTER SHEFFIELD & LINCOLNSHIRE RAILWAY M11 type LUGGAGE LABELS to: Brigg, Douglas (via Fleetwood), Douglas (Via Liverpool) (slight thinning at edge), Hadfield, Stockport. Mostly VGC. (5)£50
205NORTH LONDON RAILWAY issued 3rd singles from Bow, Broad Street (to Acton GWR), Camden Town, Chalk Farm, and Mildmay Park (/); issued 3rd whole returns from Canonbury, Dalston Jn. and Poplar; and a weekly season ticket from Homerton to Broad Street. The Edmondsons were issued between 1892 and 1902, the season ticket in 1920. In VGC, except where shown. (9)£140
206LNER issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Scottish stations: Aberfoyle, Balfron (Bd), Blanefield, Buchlyvie (a), Killearn (a), Kirkintillock, Lenzie, Milton of Campsie, Stirling S&D, Strathblane (a). (10).£170
207CHESHIRE LINES COMMITTEE issued Pre-Grouping 3rd single from Aintree to Cheltenham in VGC (dated 1913) (1)£95
208GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY MOTOR OMNIBUSES 1/-d green punch type BUS TICKET Paignton GWR Station – Totnes Station in VGC. (1)£110
209BR (E) FORMER M&GN JOINT LINE issued whole Edmondsons from Bourne, Counter Drain, Fakenham West, Gayton Road, Gedney, Holt, Kings Lynn, Massingham, Murrow East, Raynham Park, Sheringham, South Lynn, Spalding Town, Twenty, Wisbech North, West Runton. (16)£120
210LANCASHIRE & YORKSHIRE RAILWAY issued 2nd single from Horbury to Crofton (@). Horbury was renamed Horbury & Ossett on 25/3/1903 – the ticket is dated 8/3/1903. Crofton closed on 30/11/1931. (1)£55
211STATIONS BETWEEN DERBY AND CHINLEY: issued whole Edmondsons – Midland Railway from Matlock Bath; LM&SR from 3 x Bakewell, Belper, 2 x Chinley, 2 x Cromford (1 Bd), 2 x Darley Dale, Matlock, Matlock Bath, 2 x Millers Dale, 2 x Peak Forest, Peak Forest for Peak Dale, Rowsley; BR from Bakewell, Belper, Chapel-en-le-Frith Central, Chinley, Cromford, Duffield, Matlock, Monsal Dale (Bd /), Peak Forest. Rowsley, Whatstandwell (30)£110
212GREAT WESTERN & METROPOLITAN RAILWAYS (JOINT) issued 1st single from Bishop’s Rd L.O. to Latimer Road (dated 24/1/1877) in VGC. (1)£100
213MANSFIELD & DISTRICT LIGHT RAILWAY Co. punch type TRAM TICKET 1d red for 1st – 6th stages printed by Gaunt, Heanor in VGC. Services ceased on 9/10/1932. (1)£60
214WEST RIDING RAILWAY COMMITTEE (GREAT NORTHERN AND GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAYS) (so headed) “Eggs With Care” PARCEL LABEL in the standard orange for such labels. Bears the GNR reference V64.500-6.19 in VGC. (1)£30
215GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY issued Pre-Grouping whole Edmondsons from Dunster to Highbridge (/), Ilfracombe CT to Dulverton, and Minehead to Norton Fitzwarren. (3)£50
216L&NW & GW JOINT RAILWAYS issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Bromborough (a), Chester W., St. Quintin Park & WS, Uxbridge Road, plus LM&S & GW JOINT RAILWAYS issues from Birkenhead Woodside (a), Hadlow Road (a), Kensington Addison Road, Kensington Olympia, Uxbridge Road (a), Chester (2 x a), Hooton (a), Cinderford, Berkeley. (14)£30
217GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY issued 3rd singles from Butler’s Hill to Skegby and Hucknall GN to Sutton-in-Ashfield. Regular passenger services at these stations were withdrawn on 14/9/1931. (2)£40
218MAIDSTONE & DISTRICT MOTOR SERVICES LTD: Three early (c.1920) return BUS TICKETS, including two different 9d name-stage ‘fareboard’ issues and a numbered-stage 8d with unusual value overprint. (3)£20
219GWR & MIDLAND SEVERN & WYE JOINT RAILWAY issued 3rd single from Cinderford to Cardiff (dated 190x) in VGC, together with an audit 3rd revised fare single from Sharpness to Liverpool Central. (2)£25
220LM&SR issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Scottish stations: Abington, Auchanalt, Ardrossan (/), Ardrossan Winton Pier, Ballachulish G’coe, Bellahouston, Boat of Garten, Culloden Moor, Farnell Road (a), Greenock Princes Pier, Alexandria & Bonhill, Colfin (a), Cummertrees (a), Dinwoodie, Drongan (a), Dronley (a), Glamis (a), Glasgow St. Enoch, High Blantyre (a), Jordanstone (a). (20)£120
221LNER PLATFORM TICKETS comprising T1 from Alexandra Palace St’n, Crews Hill, T2 from Wickham Mk’t; T3B from Bealings, Cromer Beach, Finningham, Huntingdon North, Jarrow N, Leeds Central, Noel Park & Wood Green, North Berwick, Reedham, St. Botolphs, Selby (/), Waltham Cross & A DO, Whitby, Wivenhoe, Woodham Ferrers; Free tickets from Grantham, Mansfield LNE (thin card). (20)£90
222NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY issued 3d single from Lyneside (closed 1929) to Scotch Dyke (closed 1949). Dated 1904. Face of ticket VGC, but back has paper from previous mounting. (1)£220
223ACCRINGTON & HASLINGDEN CORPORATION TRAMWAYS 8d white/blue Return Haslingden – Accrington with spaces for punching Mon – Sun in VGC. (1)£200
224CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS type C21 LUGGAGE LABELS to a wide variety of “home” and “foreign” destinations. All different. (47)£30
225A small selection from AUSTRALIA comprising 4 SEASON TICKETS from the Western Australian Government Railway issued in 1930, a Victorian Railways suburban lines leatherette FREE PASS for the visit of the Duke of Gloucester in 1934 and a similar pass for the Melbourne & Metropolitan Tramways Board lines. (6)£30
226THE JERSEY RAILWAYS & TRAMWAYS LTD issued 2nd single from Westpark to First Tower (dated 1898). Some back paper missing. This system closed in 1936. (1)£20
227BR (M). Approx 200 issued and audit whole Edmondsons from a wide variety of stations including closed / de-staffed dating from c.1950s-1980s. All appear to be different. (Qty)£50
228PORTSDOWN & HORNDEAN LIGHT RAILWAY 1½d green punch type TRAM TICKET, endorsed in pencil on back ‘issued (on last day) 9/1/1935 from Waterlooville to Cowplain’. (1)£10
229DISTRICT RAILWAY issued whole Edmondsons with skeleton letter overprints from Blackfriars, Canon Street, Chiswick Park & Acton Green (renamed 1910), Earls Court SO, Mansion House (Bd), Monument, St. Mary’s Whitechapel (renamed 1923 /), South Kensington, Temple, Victoria (to Westminster Bridge – renamed 1907). A couple of tickets have a little glue / paper on the backs. (10)£45
230BR (W) HALTS: Issued whole Edmondsons from Goodrington Sands, Heath, Heath HL, Horspath, Pilning Low Level, Six Bells, Shoscombe & Single Hill, Yeo Mill (Bd): Issued whole Edmondsons to Appleford, Birchgrove, Black Dog, Bramford Speke, Cefn On, Clearbrook, Coryton, Cove, Dockyard, Duffryn Rhondda – includes some closed origin stations. (18)£55
231SOUTHERN RAILWAY T3 Red Diamond PLATFORM TICKETS from Balham & Upper Tooting, Battersea Park, Bere Alston, Bournemouth West 2, Charing Cross No.3, Deal No.2, Falmer, Hassocks No.1, Malden No.1, Paddock Wood. (10)£75
232DARTMOUTH FERRY: issued GWR Privilege 3rd single from Dartmouth to Torre (brown), GWR whole Edmondsons for the ferry journey in both directions, a GWR roll ticket from Kingswear to Dartmouth: BR issued Edmondson singles from Dartmouth to Kingswear and Paignton, issued Edmondson returns for the ferry journey in both directions, and a British Railways roll ticket from Kingswear to Dartmouth. (9)£20
233LGOC (4) LGOC & ASSOCIATED COS. (10) and LPTB (BUSES) (25) all different fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Service 13. A selection of tickets is offered which have been loose mounted on card with historical notes by the vendor showing changes in stage names / route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual / rare issues noted. See note at Lot 18. (39)£60
234GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY mixed G55/1-G57 type LUGGAGE LABELS to stations beginning with the letters “G” to “N” including some rarities. All different. (144)£140
235SNOWDON MOUNTAIN TRAMROAD issued single from Snowdon Summit to Llanberis (dated 1899) in VGC, plus an unissued LMS-printed SNOWDON MOUNTAIN RAILWAY complete return from Llanberis to Snowdon Summit. (2£75
236CALEDONIAN RAILWAY issued whole Edmondsons from Blairgowrie, 2 x Glasgow Buchanan St. (/), Glasgow Central LL. Glencarse, Murrayfield, Oban, Perth N, Perth B, Port Glasgow. A couple with slight back damage. (10)£110
237BR (N) FORMER GREAT NORTHERN LINES AROUND BRADFORD / HALIFAX: Issued and audit whole Edmondsons from 2 x Culingworth (1 /; 1a), Denholme (spec), Great Horton (Trans), Halifax North Bridge (Trans), Holmfield (a), Keighley, 2 x Queensbury (Trans a), Wilsden (a). (10)£170
238THOMAS TILLING BRIGHTON AND HOVE OMNIBUS SECTION geographical punch type BUS TICKETS at 1d, 3d and 4d values for a variety of services from Sussex Square. All different and VGC. (6)£45
239LM&SR BRISTOL TO BIRMINGHAM AND BRANCHES: issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Ashchurch, Bath, Berkeley, Birmingham New St., Bristol TM, Bromsgrove, Dudbridge (a), Fish Ponds (trans), 2 x Gloucester (1a), Great Malvern (u), Nailsworth (u), Ryeford (a), Stonehouse, Tewkesbury (trans), Upton-on-Severn, Wadboro’, Weston Bath (u), Woodchester (u), Worcester Shrub Hill. (20)£95
240THREE BEAM PLATFORM TICKETS – L&YR Manchester Victoria Station and GWR Taunton, Torquay Station. (3)£45
241GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY (Pre-Nat) issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Henwick (a), Ilminster (a), Knowle & Dorridge, Llanfyrnach (a), Llangollen (/) (a), Llansantffraid, Llwyngwril, Maerdy, Malvern wells (a), Minehead, Abbotsbury (a), Alcester (a), Bryngwyn, Caldicot Halt (a), Codford (a), Colbren Jn. (u), Cosford (a), Derry Ormond, Droitwich Spa (a), Fladbury (a). (20)£55
242GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY issued 3rd single from Ollerton to Edwinstowe (dated 22/5/1907). These stations were on the former LD&EC line. When the GCR took over the LD&EC on 1/1/1907, it withdrew the tickets of the previous owner and provided completely new stocks. This example shows that an average of just one ticket per day had been issued for this journey since the takeover. (1)£60
243THE TYNESIDE TRAMWAYS & TRAMROADS Co. 4d blue geographical and 1d white numerical stage punch type TRAM TICKETS. The geographical issue is for the journey Gosforth Park – North Shields. VGC. (2)£95
244MIDLAND RAILWAY (LONDON TILBURY & SOUTHEND SECTION) type L107 LUGGAGE LABELS to Dagenham Dock and to Stanford, plus later MIDLAND RAILWAY headed type L109 to Purfleet. All on blue paper. All are rather scarce types in VGC. (3)£110
245BARRY RAILWAY: Issued mail cart single from Cardiff Riverside Jct to Barry Island, together with an audit ‘Seaman Ships Crews’ 3rd Parly single from Barry Docks to Paddington, and an undated Privilege Return from Barry Pier to Grangetown. (3)£85
246LNER issued and audit whole Edmondsons, mainly from the Borders area: Chollerton, Falstone, Humshaugh (a), Kielder, Knowesgate, Riccarton Jn., Richmond, St. Boswells, Twizell, Wooler (a). (10)£130
247GREAT SOUTHERN & WESTERN RAILWAY: Audit whole Edmondsons representing a variety of types and from mainly closed stations, comprising Ardsollus, Ballycumber, Cappoquin, Carrick (to Lucan for Spa Hotel), Clondulane, Dublin Kingsbridge (Bd), Fethard, Killeagh, Limerick (L&NW Agency), Mageny, Mitchelstown, Milford, Naas, Portarlington, Shallee, Six Mile Bridge, Thurles, Waterford (to Kilmeadan), Waterford North, Youghal. (20)£30
248CARNARVON MOTORS Ltd 9d lilac, 1/4d white/blue and 1/6d orange punch type BUS TICKETS. VGC. (3)£55
249PROVINCIAL TRAMWAYS CO. 2d purple punch type TRAM TICKET with stages Cosham to Kingston Cross, Hilsea to Charlotte Street, North End to Clarence Pier. In VGC, but has stained strip on top left edge. This company was a tramway-owning concern, with particular interests in the Portsmouth area, from where this ticket was issued. (1)£110
250NORTH LONDON RAILWAY issued 2nd single from Maiden Lane (closed 1/1/1917) to Highbury & Islington (dated 1900) in VGC, except for small crease on back. (1)£30
251LNER T3C PLATFORM TICKET: Upney (dated 1951). (1)£190
252NORTH WALES NARROW GAUGE RAILWAYS issued 3rd single from Snowdon to Dinas (dated 190x). Both stations closed 1916. In VGC, other than Sellotape mark on back. (1)£100
253LGOC (7) LGOC & ASSOCIATED COS. (33) and LPTB (BUSES) (53) all different fareboard geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Services 15, 15/101A, 15/100, 155 and 15S/10. A selection of tickets is offered which have been loose mounted on card with historical notes by the vendor showing changes in stage names / route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual / rare issues noted. See note at Lot 18. (93)£80
254LNER “NORTH BRITISH STATION HOTEL EDINBURGH” circular red LUGGAGE LABEL showing a small vignette of hotel at top and “Forward” coat of arms at base. Gummed back. VGC. (1)£20
255CENTRAL LONDON RAILWAY: two Edmondson and two-machine issue buff 3rd singles, plus CITY & SOUTH LONDON RAILWAY: two Edmondson and four roll ticket orange singles. Edmondsons in VGC; one of roll tickets has (/). (10)£15
256GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY IN GLOUCESTERSHIRE AND HEREFORDSHIRE: issued and audit Pre-Nat whole Edmondsons from Awre Junction, Barbers Bridge, Cinderford (fading), 2 x Dymock {1 to Greenway Ht; 1 grubby a), Fawley GW, Four Oaks Halt (to Ledbury Town Halt a), Gloucester (to Westbury on Severn Halt /), Gloucester D (to Upper Soudley Halt /), Grange Court, Longhope, Mitcheldean Road, Newent (a), Newnham, Pontrilas, Ruspidge Halt (to Staple Edge Halt), Tram Inn, Weston-under-Penyard Halt (u). (18)£180
257BR (E/NE). Approx 200 issued and audit whole Edmondsons from a wide variety of stations including closed / de-staffed dating from c.1950s-1980s. All appear to be different. (Qty)£65
258LCC STEAMBOATS: A pair of Edmondsons from the short-lived Thames services, believed to have been produced for the last year of operation in 1906/07. Both are unused and have very slight back damage from having been mounted in an album. (2)£180
259GREAT WESTERN RAILWAY IN THE WEST MIDLANDS: Pre-Nat issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Alcester (u), Bearley, Bilston GW, Bilston WM, Birmingham SH, Bordesley (u), Brierley Hill (u), Dudley, Halesowen (u), Hall Green, Lapworth, Langley Green & Rood End, Princes End (u), Rowley Regis & Blackheath, Shifnal (u), Small Heath & Sparkbrook, Smethwick Jn., Soho & Winson Green (u), Tipton (u), Wolverhampton. Destinations include halts. (20)£35
260CARTER & LIDSTONE LTD MOTOR BUS SERVICES punch typed named stage BUS TICKETS comprising 1d yellow, 2d green, 3d mauve, 4d white, 6d orange. An advert at the backs of the tickets gives telephone numbers of Cooden 8 and Bexhill 700. (5)£95
261SOUTHERN RAILWAY PLATFORM TICKETS comprising T1 from Berwick, Hailsham, Itchen Abbas, Sutton Bingham; T2A from Crediton, Newhaven Harbour, Plumpton; T2B from Eastbourne, Hythe Kent, Loughborough Jc.; T3 from Cannon Street No.1, Cannon Street No.3, Charing Cross No.1, Charing Cross No.3, Cheam No.2, Eastbourne No.3, Midhurst, Rowlands Castle, Southwick, Tunbridge Wells Central No.2. (20)£75
262CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS audit whole Edmondsons – 1st Cheap Day Excursion Borth to Corris CR (closed 1931), 3rd single Kerry (closed 1931) to Aberystwyth, 3rd Excursion Return Porthywaen to Llanrhaiadr Mochnant (both closed 1951). (3)£230
263COLNE CORPORATION LIGHT RAILWAYS 1d white numerical and 1½d green Workmen geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS. The geographical is for the journey Nelson Boundary – Laneshaw Bridge. VGC. The line closed on 6/1/1934. (2)£140
264EAST AFRICAN RAILWAYS & HARBOURS circular pictorial LUGGAGE LABEL for the Taboraa Hotel Tanganyika. In VGC. (1)£35
265GREAT GRIMSBY STREET TRAMWAYS COMPANY brown 2d punch type TRAM TICKET available between Park Street and Cleethorpes Kingsway in VGC. The tramway was sold to Cleethorpes UDC on 15/7/1936, but was closed down a year later and replaced by trolleybuses. (1)£20
266GW & GC JOINT RAILWAY issued whole Edmondsons from Denham, Haddenham, Ruislip Gardens, South Ruislip & Northolt Jn., plus GW & LM&S RAILWAYS from Dinmore, Shrewsbury, GW & L&NW JOINT from Shrewsbury, GWR & MID (S&W JOINT) from Berkeley, GW & LM&S (S&W JOINT) from Cinderford, and GW & SOUTHERN RAILWAYS from Portland (a). Two have back damage. (10)£100
267BR (S / W) THE EXETER / SIDMOUTH JUNCTION / EXMOUTH TRIANGLE: Issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Broad Clyst, Budleigh Salterton (a), East Budleigh (a), Exeter Central, Exeter St. Davids, Exmouth (Trans), Exton, Feniton, Littleham (a), Lympstone, Newton Poppleford, Ottery St. Mary, Pinhoe, Polsoe Bridge Halt, Sidmouth, Sidmouth Junction (a), Tipton St. Johns (a), Topsham, Whimple, Woodbury Road (marks top corners). (20)£170
268LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS Co. Ltd. selection of geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from a variety of services at 1d, 2d, 3d, 4d, 5d and 10d fares. All different and VGC. (20)£75
269DENBIGH, RUTHIN & CORWEN RAILWAY. There are a number of tickets from this company in circulation dating from the early 1870s. This collection of 58 tickets, however, not only covers the 9 stations on the line, but also shows how many print variations existed. May be something to fill a few gaps, or to a start to a new collecting theme! (58)£210
270BRECON & MERTHYR RAILWAY issued 3rd Parly single from Darran (dated 1904 – later renamed – Bd), together with an audit 3rd Parly child single from Bedwas and an audit 3rd Parly excursion return from Pant. (3)£65
271LM&SR T3B PLATFORM TICKETS: Crumpsall, Elsecar & Hoyland, Kenton, Llandudno, Manchester London Road No.3 (blue), Market Harboro’ A, Mold, Seacombe & Egremont (brown), Hamilton Central, Edinburgh P. St. No.2. (10)£50
272NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY issued 3rd single from Broomlee (closed 1933) to Eddleston (dated 1911). In VGC except for a small strip on the left where the colour has faded. (1)£120
273BRISTOL TRAMWAYS & CARRIAGE COMPANY LIMITED: 32 different TRAM AND BUS punch tickets, including 7 geographicals. (32)£30
274GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY selection of small standard LUGGAGE LABELS conforming to types G55-G57, plus one G52 type (large) and three parcels and routing labels. All different and mostly VGC. (170)£75
275LM&SR PLATFORM TICKETS comprising free issues from Crewe Platform (Station Entrance) and Normanton Platform, T2 / 2A from Belmont, Edinburgh Princes St. No.1, Euston No.3 (foxed), Skipton [Midland style], and South Hampstead, T3B from Euston No.1, and orange roll ticket from London Euston No.5. (9)£35
276GREAT EASTERN RAILWAY unissued 3rd & Government single from Liverpool Street to Hertford. Minor marks on back. (1)£25
277LNER LINES IN SOUTH YORKSHIRE: Issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Barnsley, Barnsley Court House, Conisboro, Doncaster Central (to Arksey via LNE Train), Dovecliffe (a), Fitzwilliam Halt, Heck, Hemsworth, Kilnhurst (u), Meadow Hall & Wincobank (dog Bd), Mexboro’, Oughty Bridge (a), Parkgate & Aldwarke, Rotherham & Masboro’, Sheffield Vic A, Summer Lane, Swinton LNE (Angler a), Wadsley Bridge (a), Wombwell (Bd), Wortley (a). (20)£80
278LONDON TRANSPORT (BUSES) all different geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Route 13 in wartime and post-war periods. A selection of tickets is offered to show changes in stage names and route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual / rare issues noted. See note at Lot 18. (64)£30
279PRE-NAT JOINT LINES: mainly audit whole Edmondsons comprising 2 x Met & GC Jt. (both issued), 20 x CLC, 1 x D&B, 11 x GC&Mid; 6 x GC&NS, 4 x GN&LNW., 1 x H&O, 8 x LMS&GW; 13 x MSJA, 7 x Mersey; 15 x M&GN; 1 x N&S Jt., 4 x OA&GB, 3 x O&I, 1 x South Yorks, 2 x S&K, 1 x T&H . (100)£95
280LONDON & GREENWICH RAILWAY: A copper TOKEN from this early company, which opened in 1836 and was leased to the South Eastern Railway 10 years later. (1)£230
281A KENSINGTON SELECTION: Issued whole Edmondsons from Addison Road – 1 x GWR Pre-Group (/) and 2 x L&NW&GW Jt.; from Olympia – 1 x GWR Pre-Nat, 2 x LM&SR, 5 x LMS &GW Jt. and 4 x SR: from Kensington WO – 1 x SR. Six have written dates; two have mounting marks. (16)£60
282KNOTT END RAILWAY issued 3rd single from Garstang & Catterall to Preesall (dated 1922) in VGC, but with cancelled written on back. Services on this line closed in 1930. (1)£300
283DARWEN CORPORATION TRAMWAYS 1d cerise and 2d green/blue “Return Dinner” geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS Boundary – Hoddlesden and Circus – Hoddlesden respectively in VGC. The Darwen system was a late survivor lasting until 5/10/1946. (2)£50
284MARYPORT & CARLISLE RAILWAY very scarce PARCELS LABELS comprising three “Paid Parcel” from Brayton, Brigham and from Dearham on green paper, and “To Pay Parcel” from Brayton on yellow paper (minor corner loss). Mostly VGC. (4)N/S
285DISTRICT RAILWAY issued whole Edmondsons, comprising 7 horizontal 3rd singles, 10 vertical pink 3rd singles and two dog singles (Putney Bridge 1; South Harrow 1). In good condition, though a few have paper on the backs. (19)£50
286ISLE OF MAN TRAMWAYS AND ELECTRIC POWER COMPANY LTD white 2d punch type TRAM TICKET for stages between Derby Castle and Laxey. This title was used from 1894 to 1902, when the company went into liquidation and was taken over by the new Manx Electric Railway Co. (1)£65
287BR (H) CALLANDER & OBAN LINE: Whole Edmondsons issued to stations on the line from other Scottish stations in the early 1950s, the majority of tickets being transitional prints. The destinations represented are Balquidder (1), Callander (1), Connel Ferry (1), Killin (3), Oban (9), Taynuit (2), Tyndrum (4). Ten tickets have printed destinations; 11 are blank cards. (21)£40
288LONDON GENERAL OMNIBUS CO. LTD. ‘fareboard’ punch type BUS TICKETS: 2d (service 43A) and 7d and 10d (Service 93). These all date from the 1924/25 period and show the first stage as ‘Wembley British Empire Exhibition’. (3)£50
289NORFOLK & SUFFOLK JOINT RAILWAYS COMMITTEE issued whole Edmondsons from Corton, 2 x Gorleston-on-Sea, 2 x Hopton, Hopton-on-Sea, 2 x Lowestoft North, Mundesley on Sea, Trimingham. Destinations include Gorleston Links Halt and Paston & Knapton. (10)£40
290NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY unissued Williamson-printed punch-type Rail Motor tickets for the North Berwick and Gullane branches (the latter closed in 1932). (3)£65
291LONDON, BRIGHTON & SOUTH COAST RAILWAY untitled and undated 1st single from Hayward’s Heath to Polegate (re-sited 3/10/1881). Has Bd, plus a small amount of paper missing from front, but still a rare survivor. (1)£50
292BR (H) FORMER G&SW LINES AROUND KILMARNOCK: Issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Barleith, Barrassie, Crosshouse, Darvel, Dreghorn, Drybridge, Gatehead, Galston, Hurlford (u), Kilmarnock, Newmilns, Springside (a). (12)£40
293LONDON TRANSPORT (BUSES) all different geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from Routes 15 and 15/100 in wartime and post-war periods. A selection of tickets is offered to show changes in stage names and route patterns during the period covered. Condition is mostly good with some unusual / rare issues noted. See note at Lot 18. (72)£40
294NORTH BRITISH RAILWAY N36 type LUGGAGE LABELS printed on pink paper to Crianlarich (West Highland Railway) and to Fort-William (West Highland Railway). VGC. (2)£30
295CLEATOR & WORKINGTON JUNCTION RAILWAY 3rd Parly single from Cleator Moor (closed 1931) to Workington Central in VGC. (1)£40
296LNER issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Scottish stations: Charing Cross, Fraserburgh, Glasgow Queen St., Hamilton (a), Haymarket, Ladybank, Longmorn (a), Musselburgh, North Queensferry, Turriff (a), Kennethmont (a), Kingskettle, Leven, Lochgelly, Mawcarse (a), Morningside Road, Newington (a), Newport West, Parkhead, Aberdeen W. (20).£40
297GREAT SOUTHERN RAILWAYS: Issued and audit whole Edmondsons from mainly closed stations comprising Achill (u), Ballina (clips), Bantry (u), Ballyconnell (child clip), Ballyragget, Cappagh, Castlebar (u), Drumshambo, Durrna (u), Dublin Broadstone (/). Dublin Tara Street, Geashill, Killarney (a), Leyny (a), Longford (dog), Moyasta (bike), Palace East (a), Quilty, Seapoint (Spec), Skibbereen (a Bd). (20)£45
298LGOC & ASSOCIATED Cos. selection of geographical punch type BUS TICKETS from a variety of services at 1d, 2d, 3d and 5d fares. All different and VGC. (30)£50
299LM&SR LINES IN NOTTINGHAMSHIRE: issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Attenboro, Basford (a), Beeston, Burton Joyce, 2 x Hucknall, Kirkby-in-Ashfield (a), Linby, Mansfield Woodhouse, 2 x Newark (1 trans), Newstead, 3 x Nottingham (1 trans; 1 fading), Pinxton & Selston (a), Radford, Rolleston Junc. (u), Southwell, Sutton Junc. (20)£120
300EDINBURGH AND THE BORDERS: L&NER issued singles from Corstorphine, Craiglockhart, Galashiels, 2 x Leith Central: BR issued and audit whole Edmondsons from Broomieknowe (cl.1951), Penicuik (cl.1951), Hawick (a), Newcastleton (a) 2 x Rosewell & H., Rosslyn Castle (cl.1951); plus 3 halves. (12wh; 3hlf)£45
301SOUTHERN RAILWAY T2B PLATFORM TICKET: Woking No.1 (S.25) in purple. Slight damage to back from mounting. (1)£30
302SOUTH EASTERN & CHATHAM RAILWAY issued 3rd single from Southborough (renamed 1925) to Snodland (dated 1908) in VGC. (1)£50
303SCARBOROUGH TRAMWAYS Co. 1d mauve and 2d white geographical punch type TRAM TICKETS Scalby Road – Marine Drive and Scalby Road – North Bungalows with stages listed centre in “menu” style. VGC. (2)£24
304BRITISH RAILWAYS circular pictorial LUGGAGE LABELS for “The Fenman” in light blue, orange and white, destinations: Hunstanton, King’s Lynn, London Liverpool Street in VGC. Based on the pre-war LNER design, these labels are extremely scarce. (3)£160
305MIDLAND & GREAT NORTHERN JOINT COMMITTEE: 3 pre-grouping issued singles – from Lynn Town W.S. and 2 x Yarmouth Beach – 7 pre-Nat issued Edmondsons, and 12 audit tickets. (22)£45
306GREAT NORTHERN RAILWAY issued whole Edmondsons from Bawtry, Bradford, Crouch End, Edgware, Finsbury Park, New Barnet (grubby), Leeds, Mill Hill (back damage), New Southgate, Wood Green. (10)£25
307LNER issued and audit whole Edmondsons. Includes a number of closed stations. (100)£95
308DUBLIN UNITED TRAMWAYS: 5 different TRAM TICKETS, including two with written date of June