247-2471. Erie Railroad Company. Certificate of Common Stock, without par value, written for Fifty Shares. Issued in 1951, signed by all parties concerned. 8" x 12", 2 sides. Engraved in an ornate style in green and black on white quality paper by the "American Bank Note Company." Incorporating a vignette showing the Company Insignia with a laurel surround and a god and goddess in the Greek style, on either side. Cancelled by perforated punch in 1953, with further holes neatly punched in the signatures. Very nice. Very fine condition.
247-2472. Fairbourne Railway Limited. 1/6. Return Ticket. 2.5" x 1.25" paper, black & orange on grey. By Bell Punch Co. Ltd, London. Servis Washing Machine advert on verso. Mint condition.
247-2473. FAIRCLOUGH, Tony., and Alan Wills. Southern Steam in Works. Brighton, Ashford, Eastleigh. Truro: D. Bradford Barton Limited. 1978. First edition. 8.5" x 8.5", cloth boards in a very fine condition wrapper. 96 pages with an Introduction and 104 photos with long descriptions. Locomotives in and around the workshops. Ottley 12539. Has a dedication to a former owner in ink on the front free end paper. Very fine condition.
247-2474. FAITH, Nicholas. Locomotion. The Railway Revolution. Book Club Associates, London. By arrangement with B.B.C. Books. 1993. 8.75" x 10.75", cloth boards, gilt title on spine, in very fine condition wrapper. 240 pages illustrated by numerous photos, many of which in colour. The book of the major television series shown on the B.B.C. Very fine condition.
247-2475. Fatti e Cifre Sulle E. S. Roma: Delle Ferrovie Italiane Dello Stato. 1953. "Quaderni" series, No. 4. Original printing. 8.25" x 5", pictorial light card cover. 50 pages illustrated by artwork + (24) pages of photos. Giving a description of services and facilities. Italian text. Foxing in places.
247-2476. Festiniog Toy Railway. Take a Trip by the Toy Train thro Faeryland. First ever built. Opened in 1836. 13 & 1/2 miles of Enchanting Scenery. The Wonderland of Wales. Time Table, 29th May to 1st July 1939, inclusive. 10.25" x 7.75", 2 sides, black on red. Including a map, time table, details of fares, and description of the line and area. I am sure that many people. like myself will not like the description used in the heading of this item, but that was thought to be the way to sell this most remarkable railway in this pre-war year. Very fine condition.
247-2477. Minnffordd to Llangollen. Via Blaenau Festiniog. Fare 4/3. 3rd Class, Cheap Day Return Ticket. No. 005. Edmondson type. Black on green. This and that following not issued and in mint condition.
247-2478. Ditto but Portmadoc to Blaenau Festiniog. Fare 1/9. Third Class, Single.
247-2479. Finance Act, 1921. To grant Duties of Customs and Inland Revenue, and amend others; to make further provision with Finance. 4th August 1921. H.M. Government, London. 9.25" x 6", 4 + 46 pages. Of concern to railways. Disbound. Fine condition.
247-2480. The Fishguard and Rosslare Railways and Harbours Company. Certificate of Guaranteed Preference Stock. Written for Two Hundred Pounds of Stock to Frances Mary Whitear, of Trowbridge, Wiltshire. Issued in November 1915, signed in ink by all required parties. 5" x 9", engraved in black on water marked white quality paper in an ornate style. "Cancelled" in ink, April 1930. Fine condition.
247-2481. Forth Bridge Railway Act, 1890. To raise capital; and other purposes. 9th June 1890. London: H.M. Government. 10.5" x 7.25", 6 pages. Disbound. Generally fine condition.
247-2482. Frigaliment G.m.b.H. St. Margrethen. Kuhlwagen mit Tiefkuhl-Anlage. Engineers Scale Drawing, No. NG 45-538b. Walter Studer, Modellbauer, Basel. 11th June 1954. 11.5" x 23.25". Showing a detailed side and end elevation, and plan view, with major dimensions and brief notes, in 0 gauge scale for model makers. German text. Folded. Very fine condition.
247-2483. GARRATT. Colin D. Masterpieces in Steam. London: Blandford Press Ltd. 1973. First edition. "Last Steam Locomotives of the World" series. 7.25" x 5", cloth boards in an as new condition wrapper. 204 pages with 61 colour photos from various parts of Europe, with a few maps and drawings in text. Ottley 10118. A dedication for a previous owner on the half-title page, otherwise very fine condition.
247-2484. Gaz & Electricite de la Ville de Kazan Societe Anonyme. Constituee par acte passe devant Mr De Doncker Notaire a Bruxelles le 18 Novembre 1896 et public au Recueil special desactes et docoments relatifs aux societes annex au "Moniteur Belge" du 30 Novembre-1er Decembre 1896. Siege social a Bruxelles. Capital social: 1.650.000 Francs divise en seize mille cinq cents Actions de 100 Fr. chacune. Action au Porteur, No. 01980. 14.5" x 11.5", 2 sides, light blue, black & grey on cream quality paper. Lithographed by Cote Libre, Bruxelles, in a decorative style with a border that incorporates four small vignettes showing scenes from the City of Kazan, two of which include electric trams; and a shield that contains a fabulous bird wearing a crown. The verso has an "Extrait des Status". The Certificate has two rubber stamped seals on issue, and one rubber stamp on exchange. Together with this is a half sheet of unused Interest Coupons dated from 1916 to 1932. Excellent history. Scarce. Very fine condition.
247-2485. GIBSON, The Rev John C. Great Western Locomotive Design. A Critical Appreciation. Newton Abbot: David & Charles. 1984. First edition. 8.65" x 6", pictorial boards. 157 pages illustrated by several photos and some drawings in text. Giving much detail. The author was an apprentice and later worked in the erecting shop at Swindon works. Generally fine condition.
247-2486. Glasgow and South Western Railway. Ardrossan Guaranteed Stock. Certificate for Four Hundred Pounds of the Glasgow & South-Western Railway (Ardrossan) Guaranteed Stock. 1850's. 7" x 10". Engraved in a decorative bank note style on quality paper, with a surrounding border which has a different heraldic device in each corner. Unissued and in near mint condition.
247-2487. Glasgow and South-Western Railway Company. Twenty Pound Five per Cent Preference Shares. Second Call, Six Pounds per Share. Notification of Requirement to Pay. W. J. Wainwright, Secretary, Glasgow. 6th April 1869. 10" x 8", part printed notice, sent to proprietor in 1869. Scarce piece. Generally fine condition.
247-2488. Glasgow and South-Western Railway. Statement of Dividend due on Consolidated Stock for the Half-Year ending 31st January 1865. 5.5" x 7.25". W. J. Wainwright, Secretary. Another of the great family of Wainwright's with railway connections. As sent to a proprietor. Nice early date. Very fine condition.
247-2489. The Glasgow and South-Western Railway (Additional Powers) Act, 1863. To make a line to connect the Glasgow and Paisley, and Paisley and Renfrew Railways; and other purposes. 13th July 1863. H.M. Government, London. 12" x 7.25". 11 pages. Disbound. Fine condition.
247-2490. Glasgow Central Railway Act, 1888. To construct railways; and other purposes. 10th August 1888. London. H.M. Government. 10.5" x 7.25", 59 pages. Slight fraying to first page but otherwise generally fine condition.
247-2491. GLENN, David Fereday. Rail Routes in Hampshire & East Dorset. Ian Allan Ltd., London. 1983. First edition. 9.5" x 7.25". cloth boards in a very fine condition wrapper. 128 pages illustrated by many photos. Near mint condition.
247-2492. Grand Trunk Railway Company of Canada. Statement of Dividend. H. H. Norman, Secretary. May 1917. 6.25" x 8.25". As sent to Shareholder. Very fine condition.
247-2493. Gravesend Railway Act, 1882. To extend the railway; make a pier; and other purposes. 24th July 1882. H.M. Government, London. 10.5" x 7.25". 23 pages. Disbound. Fine condition.
247-2494. Great Central & Great Northern Railways. Nottingham Victoria Station, Stationmasters Offfice. C. J. Fox. Large Headed Letter. Written 1916. With a nice perforated stamping on receipt, "Secretary Gt. C. Ry." Fine condition.
247-2495. Full Sacks. Acknowledgement Docket. 5.5" x 4.5", 2 sides. Black on buff. Written 1902. This is the senders receipt, conditions of Sack Hire from the company are given on verso.
247-2496. Great Central Railway. Interest Warrant. For payment to Hilda F M Rogers, a Proprietor of the Company. 1st January 1916. 5.25" x 7.75", green on cream, impressed and printed with a "One Penny" Revenue stamp, and affixed with another One Penny stamp. This is the Company Cheque, it has been "Paid." Generally fine condition.
247-2497. Great Central Railway. (Manchester Sheffield and Lincolnshire Railway). Memorandum. (270). 4.75" x 7.5", black on grey. Rubber stamped from the "Goods Dept. Tinsley", written in 1898. Generally fine condition.
247-2498. Home Office, Whitehall. 3rd April 1901. Headed, part printed letter, to The Chairman, Great Central Railway, London Road Station, Manchester. Sir, I am commanded by the King to convey to you hereby His Majesty's thanks for the Loyal and Dutiful Address of the Proprietors of the Great Central Railway expressing sympathy on the occasion of the lamented death of Her late Majesty Queen Victoria, and congratulation on His Majesty's Accession to the Throne. I am, Sir Your Obedient Servant. It is signed "Chas. T. Richie", who I believe was Home Secretary at the time. 12.25" x 9.5" with black edges. Superb history.
247-2499. Memorandum from District Superintendent's Office, Grimsby Docks. Headed Form. 8.25" x 5.25", written 1901.
247-2500. Parcel's Office ..... Station. Parcel not to hand. Notification. (1523). 4" x 6.5". Rubber stamped from "Fallowfield", written in 1908.
247-2501. Great Central Railway Act, 1899. To make works; acquire lands; extend time; sell lands; raise capital; and other purposes. 13th July 1899. H.M. Government, London. 10.75" x 7.25", 17 pages. Fine condition.
247-2502. G.E.R. Ardleigh. Luggage Label. 2" x 3.25", paste-on type. This and those following in fine condition.
247-2510. G.E.R. From ..... to St. Pancras. Rubber stamped from "Burwell". Package Label. 2.25" x 3.25", paste-on type. Black on green. Fine condition.
247-2511. Great Northern and City Railway Act, 1895. To extend powers. 6th July 1895. H.M. Government, London. 10" x 7", 3 pages. Disbound. Fine condition.
247-2512. Ditto but Act, 1897. To extend powers and time; and amend the 1892 Act. 6th August 1897. 10.75" x 7.25", 8 pages. Fine condition.
247-2513. Great Northern and North Eastern and other Railways in connection, Express Route between London, York, Harrogate, Scarboro, Whitby, Durham, The Clyde, Melrose, Edinburgh, Glasgow, Perth, Inverness, Western Islands, and all parts of Scotland. Tourist Programme, from 1st May 1892 until further notice. Moreton & Co. Ltd., London., by authority of the companies. 9.75" x 6.75", pictorial paper cover. 62 pages illustrated by 47 wood engraved drawings of views along the route, including some that show the railway; together with several railway company advertisements. Map on inside back cover. This is quite hard to come by. It is frayed at the spine and at the edges of the back cover without loss of content.
247-2514. Great Northern (Ireland) and Midland Railways Act, 1906. To vest in the Donegal Railway and to incorporate a Joint Committee; and other purposes. 4th August 1906. H.M. Government, London. 10.5" x 7.25", 28 pages. Disbound. A good one. Generally fine condition.
247-2515. Great Northern, Piccadilly, and Brompton Railway (Various Powers) Act, 1903. and other purposes. 11th August 1903. H.M. Government, London. 10" x 7", 18 pages. Disbound. Fine condition.
247-2516. Hunslet, Yorks. Additional Lands and Works in Parliamentary Session 1899. Plan Drawing. 21" x 28" cartridge paper. Lithographed by Thos. Kell & Son, London, to a scale of 3 chains to one inch. Showing the proposal and adjacent features in detail. This is an archive copy and shows an area by the Thwaite and the Knowsthorpe Canal-Locks. Interesting. Rolled. Very fine condition.
247-2517. Weston, Nottinghamshire. Deviation of Road. Plan and Section Drawing. November 1850. (Consulting Engineer, William Cubitt; engineer, Joseph Cubitt.) On 2 sheets, 20" x 29". Zincographed by B.P. Wilms, London. to a scale of 3 chains to one inch. Showing the proposed alteration with adjacent features in detail. Good early piece, rolled and in very fine condition.
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