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230-1741. Addison Road Station. West London Railway. Real Photograph, anon. 3.5" x 5.5". Taken from the outside looking at the entrance building, looking very run down, no sign of life! Fine condition.
230-1742. ADLEY, Robert. In Search of Steam 1962-68. Blandford Press, Poole. 1981. First edition. 10.5" x 7.75", cloth boards in a generally fine condition wrapper. 157 pages illustrated by some 70 photos, many in colour, all by the author, and some maps in text. An account of steam working on various parts of British Railways. Fine condition.
230-1743. AHRONS, E.L. Locomotive and Train Working in the Latter Part of the Nineteenth Century. Volume One. Great Northern Railway; Manchester, Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway; North Eastern Railway; Great Eastern Railway; Midland and Great Northern Joint Railway; Hull and Barnsley Railway. Cambridge: W. Heffer & Sons Ltd. (1951). First Edition in this form, being reprinted from a long series of articles in The Railway Magazine from 1915 to 1927. 9" x 6", cloth boards in a generally fine condition wrapper. 12 + 152 pages + (24) pages with 48 photos. A very detailed and informative work. Although it is part of a set this is a complete book on its own. Ottley 3785. Very fine condition.
230-1744. ALDRICH, C. Langley. London, Tilbury and Southend Locomotives. Past and Present, 1880-1946. A brief descriptive illustrated souvenir of types. London: E. V. Aldrich. December 1946. New Edition. Item Two in the "Langloco" series. 8.75" x 5.5", printed paper cover. 48 pages with 19 photos. Giving quite detailed descriptions with lists. Ottley 6868. Very fine condition.
230-1745. Ditto but Fowler & Stanier Locomotives of the L.M.S. A brief descriptive illustrated souvenir of types. June 1947. First Edition. Item 4 in the "Langloco" series. 71 pages with 36 photos. Detailed descriptions with lists. Ottley 6862. Very fine condition.
230-1746. The Alexandra (Newport and South Wales) Docks & Railway Company. Statement of Dividend on Consolidated Stocks for the period 1st January to 30th June, 1905. John Smith, Secretary, St. Mary Axe, London. Complete with the Payment Warrant still attached. 10" x 8". As sent to the Proprietor, James Murphy. The company cheque has seemingly not been banked but is only for the amount of eleven pence. Generally fine condition.
230-1747. Algoma Central and Hudson Bay Railway Company. Form of Deposit Agreement, with regard to The First Mortgage 5 Per Cent. Bonds. 13.25" x 8.25", 3 pages. Printed terms of agreement for holders of the Fifty-Year Gold Bonds. Fine condition.
230-1748. ALLEN, Cecil J. British Atlantic Locomotives. London: Ian Allan Ltd. 1968. First Edition. 9.25" x 6.25", cloth boards in a dust wrapper which has a clear plastic cover that has been sellotaped to the inside covers, with the resulting browning with age. 164 pages with 70 photos on plates and 53 tables in text. An account of the type with many detailed recorded train workings. Ottley 10439. Other than stated above, generally fine condition.
230-1749. ALLEN, Cecil J.. British Pacific Locomotives. London: Ian Allan Ltd. 1962. First Edition. 9.25" x 6", cloth boards in a slightly frayed wrapper. Frontis photo plate + 240 pages with some diagrams and several tables in text + (48) pages with 115 photos. A good account of the type with many detailed recorded train workings, including those made during the exchange trials. Ottley 2911. Very fine condition.
230-1750. ALLEN, Cecil J. The Great Eastern Railway. Ian Allan Ltd, London. 1955. 1st edition. 8.75" x 5.25" cloth boards. Colour frontis + (10) + 222 pages illustrated by numerous photos + a map. An historical account with much on locomotives and train services. Ottley 5788.
230-1751. ALLEN, Cecil J. Titled Trains of Great Britain. London: Ian Allan Ltd. (1947). Second Edition. 7.25" x 5", cloth boards in a slightly frayed wrapper. Colour frontis plate. 207 pages with numerous photos on plates and some drawings in text. Giving a history of all the named trains, before and after the war, with speeds and general characteristics. Ottley 2778. Fine condition.
230-1752. American Railway. An early locomotive-engine, The "Experiment", built 1832. A detailed perspective drawing with realistic shading, on a cutting extracted from an unknown technical periodical maybe circa 1910. 3.5" x 4.25". Showing the 4-2-0 engine in a left side, rear view. This is laid down on card 10" x 8". Although not marked as such these came sometime from the archives of E.L. Ahrons, the locomotive engineer. No further information is given about the locomotives illustrated in these but it is believed that all were built in Britain and intended for work on the North American Continent. There is some slight foxing on the card in places but all is in generally fine condition.
230-1753. Ditto but The "James", built 1832. 3.5" x 4". Showing a four-wheeled, two cylinder engine with a conical shaped vertical boiler, in a left side view. Otherwise this and those following are all as above.
230-1754. Ditto but "The Campbell", 1837. 3.25" x 4.25". Showing a 4-4-0 engine in left side, rear view.
230-1755. Ditto but The "Lafayette", 1837. 3.25" x 4". Showing a 4-2-0 engine in left side, rear view.
230-1756. Ditto but The "Mazeppa", 1837. 3.5" x 4". Showing a four-coupled wheel engine with a vertical boiler, in left side, rear view.
230-1757. The American Railway. Its Construction, Development, Management and Appliances. By Thomas Curtis Clarke, John Bogart, M.N. Forney, E.P Alexander, H.G. Prout, Horace Porter, Theodore Vorhees, Benjamin Norton, Arthus T. Hadley, Thomas L. James, Charles Francis Adams, S.S. Adams, Jr. With an introduction by Thomas M. Cooley, Chairman of the Interstate Commerce Commission. Secaucus, NJ: Castle, a division of Book Sales, Inc. 1988. First Edition. 9.5" x 6.75", in quarter pseudo leather boards, in a generally as new condition wrapper. 28 + 456 pages with more than 200 illustrations from original drawings and some maps. From the beginning the American railroads became a major force in the development of the country and also an object of awe and inspiration. A detailed account. As new condition.
230-1758. Ayrshire and Wigtownshire Railway Act, 1887. To incorporate a company to work the Girvan and Portpatrick Junction Railway, and other purposes. 23rd May 1887. H.M. Government, London. 10.5" x 7.25". 7 pages. Disbound. Generally fine condition.
230-1759. Bagdad Railway, Locomotive No. 633. Illustrated Postcard. Verlag Johannes Leonharft, Dresden. Circa 1914. Serie 13.2. 2.5" x 5.5". The 2-6-0, built by Hannoverschen Machinenbau-Actien-Gesellschaft vorm. Georg Egestorff, Hannover-Linden in 1914. Shown as newly turned out, right side. Unused. Very fine condition.
230-1760. BAKER, Edward. The Railway Handbook. Including an Index and a Supplement forming a chronicle of a large collection of railway publications and relics of dates from 1807 to 1894 including many of the earliest records of railways and of Steam Locomotion at home and abroad together with some archives of Steam Navigation. To which are added prices at which Mr. Baker can supply the same. Edward Baker, 14 & 16 John Bright Street, Birmingham. Being the catalogue of scarce and out of print material on offer from the dealer, 1893, and the Supplement, 1895. Both compiled by S. Cotterell. Original printings, bound together as issued. 6.75" x 4.25", red leather cloth on card covers with a gilt title and steam locomotive engine motif. Including the titled paper covers bound in + (1) page Introductory + 128 pages which include a few illustrations + (2) + 92 pages Supplement. This famous work will be known to many but is now very scarce and seldom to be found on offer. Ottley 48. Complete as called for. Slight sunning to outside covers but generally very fine condition.
230-1761. The Baltimore and Ohio Railroad Company. Certificate of Ten Shares of Common Capital Stock, at par value of One Hundred Dollars each. Issued in March 1958, fully signed by all required and impressed with the Company Seal. 7.5" x 11.5", blue and black on white quality paper, engraved in an ornate style with a decorative border by the "International Bank Note Co., New York." Incorporating an attractive vignette showing an early passenger train hauled by a four-wheeled vertical boiler locomotive engine with an open truck loaded with wooden barrels and two passenger carriages. The Certificate has been "Cancelled August 1958" by rubber stamping and with three holes punched in two signatures. Most impressive. Very fine condition.
230-1762. Barcelona Traction, Light and Power Company Limited. Share Warrant to Bearer for One Preference Share of 100 dollars in gold. Issued in 1926, impressed with the Company Seal and signed by all concerned. 15" x 10.75", 2 sides. Engraved in an elaborate style of blue grey and black on white quality paper by "Waterlow & Sons Limited, London." Incorporating a two part vignette that shows scenes in a city street and a public park. Full text in English and French, the company was Incorporated under the laws of the Dominion of Canada. The Warrant has been cancelled by a large rubber stamping.
230-1763. Barry Railway Company. Statement of Interest & Dividend on Preference & Ordinary Stocks, Half-year ending 31st December 1900. W. Mein, Secretary, Barry Dock. 5.75" x 8.5". As sent to a Proprietor. Fine condition.
230-1764. Barry Railway. From Cardiff (Riverside). Parcels Way Bill. (407D). 4.25" x 8.25". Written 1902?
230-1765. Barry Railway. General Manager's Office, Barry Docks. Memorandum. (836). 6.75" x 7.75". Written 1916.
230-1766. Belfast and Northern Counties Railway Act, 1882. To construct substitute railways; raise capital; and other purposes. Royal Assent 3rd July 1882. H.M. Government, London. 13.25" x 8.5", 12 pages. This is a Royal Assent copy, and in fine condition.
230-1767. "Bij de Beurs overstappen...." 100 jaar Rotterdams Openhaar Vervoer in sneltramvaart. Rotterdam: Rotterdamse Museumtram Exploitatie. Circa 1983. 5.75" x 8.25", pictorial paper cover. 40 pages with numerous photos, some of which in colour. Includes some art-work and a reproduced 1902 tramway system diagram on the inside front cover. Dutch text. Giving a brief history and description of public transport in Rotterdam. Generally fine condition.
230-1768. BRADLEY, D.L. The Drummond Greyhounds of the LSWR. Newton Abbot: David & Charles Ltd. 1977. First edition. In the "Locomotive Studies" series. 10" x 6.75", cloth boards in a near mint condition wrapper. 96 pages with 77 photos, 11 diagrams & drawings, several tables and a bibliography. A descriptive history of the types and a account of their working life. Ottley 12244. Near mint condition.
230-1769. Bremer Strassenbahn A.G. Taschenfahrplan Winter 1969/70. Gultig ab 29. September 1969. Fahrplan, Tarif, Verzeichnis der Kartenverkaufsstellen. 4.75" x 6.75", printed paper cover. 156 pages public timetables and information. Trams, Buses and Coaches. Diagram Maps on fold-out back cover. German text. Very fine condition.
BRITISH RAILWAYS. 1st January 1948 through to date. Official Items
230-1770. ELLIS, C. Hamilton. Popular Carriage. Two Centuries of Carriage Design for Road and Rail. London: British Transport Commission. 1954. First Edition. 8.5" x 5.5", pictorial light card cover. 32 pages with 11 photos & 7 facsimiles in text. Ottley 2102. Very fine condition.
230-1771. ELLIS, C. Hamilton. Royal Journey. A retrospect of Royal Trains in the British Isles. London: British Transport Commission. 1953. First Edition. 8.5" x 5.5", printed light card cover. 32 pages with 10 photos & 2 facsimilies in text. Ottley 2749. Together with a loose printed notice of An Exhibition of Royal Travel by Kings and Queens, "Royal Journey", at Battersea Wharf Goods Station, London. 9.75" x 6", black on pink. Featuring Royal Carriages, Furnishings and Equipment. All in fine condition.
230-1772. Guard's Delay Slip. (30105/1). 7.75" x 5". Unused. To be completed with the particulars of the delays to the train and reason for them. Very fine condition.
230-1773. Live Stock. Package Label. (21522). 1.75" x 4". Paste-on type. Fine condition.
230-1774. London on Wheels. An Exhibition of London Travel in the Nineteenth Century in the Shareholders Meeting Room, Euston Station. London: British Transport Commission. 1953. First Edition. 8.5" x 5.5", printed light card cover. 30 pages with 3 photos, 12 facsimiles and a plan of the exhibition in text. Ottley 1059. Very fine condition.
230-1775. Motoring in Ireland? Take your car. Holyhead - Dun Laoghaire or Dublin, and Heysham - Belfast. 1962. Brochure. (35190/2). 8.75" x 15.5", 2 sides, illustrated by artwork. Giving full conditions, fares, times and information. Folds to 8.75" x 4". Very fine condition.
230-1776. NOCK, O.S. Steam Locomotive. A retrospect of the work of eight great locomotive engineers. London: British Transport Commission. 1955. First Edition. 8.65" x 5.5", pictorial light card cover. 40 pages with 30 photos & 3 facsimilies in text. Regarding Robert Stephenson, John Ramsbottom, Edward Fletcher, Patrick Stirling, Samual Waite Johnson, Dugald Drummond, G.J. Churchward, and H.N. Gresley. Ottley 2890. Fine condition.
230-1777. Railrover Tickets. Get around this year and see Britain by rail. 1962. Brochure. 8.25" x 16", 2 sides. Lists 10 different areas covering the whole of Britain, with prices and an application form. Folds to 8.25" x 5.5". Fine condition.
230-1778. Taunton. (From) Macclesfield, Stoke, Stafford, Wolverhampton, Birmingham New Street, Cheltenham Spa, Gloucester, Bristol Parkway, Bristol Temple Meads, Bedminster, Parson Street, Nailsea, Yatton, Weston Milton, Weston-super-Mare, Highbridge, Bridgwater. Train Destination Notice. (21717/41 CC153). 4.5" x 16.5", printed paper. For public display on train or platform. Very fine condition.
230-1779. Excursions to Brighton, Eastbourne, Worthing, Bexhill, Littlehampton, Bognor Regis, Hastings and St. Leonards. Handbill. (B 576 X), March 1961. 9.75" x 6", 2 sides, red on cream. Giving fares from numerous North of London stations, most of which under a pound for a second class return.
230-1780. Gravesend (Car Ferry Pier) to Tilbury Riverside. Rate 10/-. One Motor Car (not exceeding 10 h.p.) At Owners Risk. Single Ticket. Edmondson type. Black on grey. Issued 1964. Mint condition.
230-1781. Leigh-on-Sea. Platform Ticket. Edmondson type. With green diamond. Issued. 1987. Mint condition.
230-1782. Romford to Southminster. 2nd class, Cheap Day Ticket. Edmondson. Black on biscuit. Issued 1968. Return half only.
230-1783. Ditto but Ely (E.R.) to Cambridge. Fare 3/6. 2nd Class, Special Cheap Day. Black on mauve. Issued 1966. Outward half only. Fine condition.
230-1784. Tilbury (Riverside Pier). Charge 9d. Admit One Passenger. Ticket. Edmondson type. Black on red. Not dated. Mint condition.
230-1785. Cheap Day Tickets to Lancashire County Cricket Matches 1958 Season, at Old Trafford. Handbill. (E 276/R). 10" x 6.25", green on cream. Lists the dates of the matches and the clubs played. The New Zealanders were the visitors. Snagged at top edge, otherwise fine condition.
230-1786. DOW, George. The Third Woodhead Tunnel. To commemorate the formal opening of the new Woodhead Tunnel by the Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation, 3rd June 1954. London: B.R., L.M.R. 1954. Original printing. 8.5" x 5.5" pictorial paper cover. 28 pages with 22 photos, a facsimile, 3 diagrams, & a map. Giving a brief history and description of the construction. Ottley 696. Fine condition.
230-1787. GROCOTT, F.W. The Story of New Street. To commemorate the centenary of the opening of Birmingham New Street Station, 1st June 1854. London: B.R. London Midland Region. (1954). Original printing. 8.5" x 5.5", pictorial paper cover. 16 pages woth 15 illustrations & a map. Giving a history of this important station. Ottley 6379. Fine condition.
230-1788. 'Merseyrover' Week-end. 2nd Class Ticket. (BR.3501/51). 3.5" x 2.25", 4 sides, light card, red on white. Includes a diagram map of the usable area. Issued 1981 from Warrington. Allowing unlimited travel between the stations in the area during the Saturday and Sunday. Fine condition.
230-1789. Programme of Excursions for July 1952, from St. Albans (City) and Watford Junction. Handbill Timetable. 10" x 6.25", 4 pages, green on buff. To numerous places, with fares, including some Buffet Car trains. Snagged at top corner.
230-1790. Quainton Railway Soc. Ltd. Charter. 27th August 1972. Aylesbury to Quainton Road. 2nd Class. Single. Charter Control Ticket. Edmondson type. Black on grey. Near mint condition.
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