Auction No 403, Tag: Railways

6 Lots (displaying 1 - 6)

The Lancashire Plateways proposal, 1882: an archive of documents, plus expenses books, hand-coloured plan etc all in manuscript on paper

Lot: 75

  • Auction Date: Wed 1st Sep 2021 12:00 BST (Ended)
  • Est: £50 - £70
SOLD £110
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The Lancashire Plateways proposal, 1882: an archive of documents, plus expenses books, hand-coloured plan etc all in manuscript on paper, chiefly land valuations across Lancashire which outline the route proposed. The Plateways were to have 5” wide rails capable of accommodating rolling stock which could be transferred to roads when arriving at stations. (82 items)

George Moores "The Official Illustrated Holiday Guide to the North Staffordshire Railway", S. Moore & Son, Manchester, 1891, 2nd Edition;

Lot: 76

  • Auction Date: Wed 1st Sep 2021 12:00 BST (Ended)
  • Est: £30 - £40
SOLD £20
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George Moores The Official Illustrated Holiday Guide to the North Staffordshire Railway, S. Moore & Son, Manchester, 1891, 2nd Edition; octavo, fine rebind in modern gilt cloth, the rear pictorial wrap retained; title page with small marginal tear o/w fine internally. Illustrations in text. Adverts at rear. 171,(16)pp

"Cook's Continental Time-Table, Steamship and Air Services Guide August 1939", octavo, original wraps a little frayed & creased, fine internally

Lot: 77

  • Auction Date: Wed 1st Sep 2021 12:00 BST (Ended)
  • Est: £70 - £100
SOLD £76
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Cook's Continental Time-Table, Steamship and Air Services Guide August 1939, octavo, original wraps a little frayed & creased, fine internally with 10 railway maps, bound in later cloth with gilt title label. Over 520pp. Scarce

James Boyd "Narrow Gauge Railways in South Caernarvonshire", Vol.1, 2000, in d/jkt, fine; and other railway history, mostly Wales related;

Lot: 78

  • Auction Date: Wed 1st Sep 2021 12:00 BST (Ended)
  • Est: £30 - £40
SOLD £38
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James Boyd Narrow Gauge Railways in South Caernarvonshire, Vol.1, 2000, in d/jkt, fine; and other railway history, mostly Wales related; and BR Timetables for London 1954, Scotland 1958, and North Eastern England 1954. Good to VF (17)

Railway Locomotives and scenes, an all-period collection including plain-back photos. All proceeds to “World Villages for Children”. VG/VF (c.350)

Lot: 146

  • Auction Date: Wed 1st Sep 2021 12:00 BST (Ended)
  • Est: £30 - £40
SOLD £52
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Railway Locomotives and scenes, an all-period collection including plain-back photos. All proceeds to “World Villages for Children”. VG/VF (c.350)

Railway Locomotives and railway scenes 1900s/ 1950s, with many RPs (including plain backs), plus coloured & b/w types including Officials.

Lot: 147

  • Auction Date: Wed 1st Sep 2021 12:00 BST (Ended)
  • Est: £80 - £100
SOLD £70
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Railway Locomotives and railway scenes 1900s/ 1950s, with many RPs (including plain backs), plus coloured & b/w types including Officials. Mainly VG/VF (166)