Prices Realised

Australian States: New South Wales: Railways: A selection, incl. 1890-1918 to 5s. (2), later issues, etc. (87)

Australian States: New South Wales: Railways: 1974 1c. to $5 set, all overprinted ''SPECIMEN'', fine with gum, the 5c. has no station name. (23)

Australian States: New South Wales: Railways: Maitland Railways 1918 1d. black on pink used, 1922 4d. black on mauve used, 1940 1d. black on yellow used and 6d. blue on orange used, mixed condition. Elsmore cat. A$660. Photo.

Australia: Railways: Silverton Tramway: 1887 to 1966 selection, comprising 1887 1d. used (2, one damaged), 11/2d. perf. 12 used, rouletted 1d. mint (2) and used, 11/2d. mint (5), 3d. mint, used (faults), 6d. mint, 1935 6d. mint, 1966 ''C'' manuscript of 11/2d. mint block of four, 1c. block of four, range of 'Booked Parcel' labels (10) mint, two letters dated 1962 about the stamps, signed by manager. (36)

Australian States: New South Wales: Railway Stamps: Silverton Tramways, 1935 1d. mint single and block of four, used (2), 6d. mint single and block of four, used (2), good to fine. (14)

Australian States: New South Wales: Railway Stamps: South Maitland 1940 1d. (damaged), 3d. and 1944 1s. all unused.

Australia: Queensland: Railway Stamps: A selection on leaves and stockleaves, incl. a study of typefaces, station and firm names, duplication, etc. (100s)

Australian States: Queensland: Railway Stamps: A collection on leaves, incl. 1901 to 5s. used, 1903 to 5s. (2) used, study of the sixth issues with 2s. to 10s. in mint blocks of four, used to 10s. (4), station names, etc. (100s)

Australian States: Queensland: Railways: A selection, incl. 1901 1/2d. used, 1914 to 6d., etc. (96)

Australian States: Queensland: Railways: 1867 2s, black imperforate proof, 1s. and 2s. imperforate proofs in issued colours (both initialled ''GW''), issued stamps with 1s. unused (cut into), pen cancelled ''19.7.71'', 2s. cancelled ''11/6/72'' and 1s. manuscript on 2s. pen cancelled ''19.5.73'', a scarce group. Elsmore cat. A$5,150. Photo.

Australia: Queensland: Railway Stamps: 1880 1d., 3d., 9d., 1s.6d. to 2s. all with manuscript ''Cancelled'', the 1d. with additional manuscript ''Specimen''. Elsmore cat. A$350 each. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: Railway Stamps: 1880 1d. (damaged) used in Marlborough and 1885 1s. used (perfin ''Queensland Govt. Railys''). Elsmore cat. A$1,300. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: Railway Stamps: 1880 6d. no watermark, perf. 10 used. Elsmore cat. A$500. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: Railway Stamps: 1901 and 1903 presentation set, ring cancelled, 1d., 3d., 6d. and 1s. no watermark, 2s.6d. and 5s. watermarked Crown over ''Q'', scarce. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: Railway Stamps: 1901 2s.6d. imperforate proof in brown, fine. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: Railway Stamps: 1901 2s.6d. imperforate proof in issued colour, fine. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: Railways: 1914 1/2d. marginal mint with watermark antique loco inverted with station name Toowoomba, very scarce. Elsmore cat. A$1,000. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: Railways: 1914 1d. to 5s. set of six imperforate proofs in issued colours, also 1921 5d. imperforate proof. Elsmore cat. A$620. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: Railways: Aramac Tramway 1945 set of five imperforate proofs. Elsmore cat. A$800. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: Railway Stamps: Aramac Tramway 1945 1d., 3d., 6d. and 1s. used, fine. Elsmore cat. A$1,800. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: Railways: Aramac Tramways 1945 1d. and 5d. used. Elsmore cat. A$850. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: Railways: Beaudesert Tramway 1906 set of five imperforate proofs, also unused 4d. Elsmore cat. A$1,000. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: Railways: Beaudesert Tramway 1906 set of five mint, with manuscript on gum. Ex Archives. Elsmore cat. A$1,600. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: Railways: Beaudesert Tramway 1906 1d., 3d., 4d., 6d. (2), used, good condition. Elsmore cat. A$1,200. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: Railways: Buderim Tramway 1918 1d., 3d. and 6d. imperforate proofs. Elsmore cat. A$600. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: Railway Stamps: Buderim Tramway 1918 1d., 3d. and 6d. used, good condition. Elsmore cat. A$2,400. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: Railways: Cairns Mulgrave Tramway 1897 set of four unused and used, Elsmore cat. A$1,100. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: Railways: Cairns Mulgrave Tramway 1911 rouletted 1d., 3d. and 6d. unused and used. Elsmore cat. A$1,050. Photo.

Australian States: Queensland: Railways: Mapleton Tramway 1942 1d., 3d. and 6d. imperforate proofs. Elsmore cat. A$600. Photo.

Australian States: South Australia: Railways: A selection, incl. strong 1885 issues, 1927 2d. on green used, some luggage labels, etc. (134)

Australia: South Australia: Railway Stamps: 1885 stamp sized imperforate proof for 1/2d. Parcels stamp in black, in an unused block of twelve plus twelve with interval margin with pencil note ''Photo litho 2nd. proof Cleaned ready for transposing'' on reverse, fine and rare. Elsmore cat. A$1,500 for a block of twelve. Photo.

Australian States: South Australia: Railway Stamps: 1885 1/2d. to 2s. imperforate proofs on ungummed paper. Elsmore cat. A$600. (8)Photo.

Australia: South Australia: Railway Stamps: 1885 stamp sized essay proof for a 1d. to 2s. (six of each) Parcels stamps arranged as a sheet in black, a few tone spots, otherwise fine and rare. Elmore cat. A$2,000. Photo.

Australia: South Australia: Railway Stamps: 1885 large essay proof for a 6d. Parcels stamp in black on thin card (100 x 145mm) manuscript ''1st Proof'', a most attractive item. Elsmore type III cat. A$1,000. Photo.

Australia: South Australia: Railway Stamps: 1885 large essay proof for a 6d. Parcels stamp in black on thin card (85 x 110mm) manuscript ''Grill T'', minor staining, otherwise fine, a most attractive item. Elsmore type IV cat. A$1,000. Photo.

Australia: South Australia: Railway Stamps: 1885 large essay proof for a 6d. Parcels stamp in green and brown on thin card (51 x 70mm), a most attractive item. Elsmore type V cat. A$850. Photo.

Australia: South Australia: Railway Stamps: 1885 stamp sized imperforate proof for 9d. Parcels stamp in red-lilac, in an unused block of twelve. Photo.

Australian States: South Australia: Railways: 1922 with ''GR'' in corners 1/2d. mint and used, 1d. used (3), 2d. used (4), 3d. used, 6d used (4) and 1s. used, scarce group. Elsmore cat. A$430.

Australian States: Tasmania: Railways: A collection from 1902 on stockleaves, incl. 1902 1/2d. to 5d., 1939 1d., 1919 to 2s., 1951 3d., 1s.6d., 1s.9d. and 2s. used, etc. (484)

Australia: Victoria: Railway Stamps: A selection on leaves and stockleaves, incl. 1917 to 3s. used (3), 1935 to 5s. mint, duplication, etc. (few 100s)

Australian States: Victoria: Railways: A collection, incl. 1902 to 2s. (2), 1917 'Wings' issues, 1953 to 5s., 1958 to 10s. (3), etc. (86)

Australian States: Victoria: Railways: 1876 Echuca set of five unused or mint, mixed condition. Elsmore cat. A$930.

Australian States: Victoria: Railway Stamps: 1879 1d. to 5s. set, all overprinted script ''Specimen'', 4s. is damaged, others good to fine, very rare. Photo.

Australian States: Victoria: Railways: 1879 1d. mint, 2d. mint, 3d. mint and used, 6d. mint, 9d. mint and used, 1s. unused and used, 5s. unused, 1881 4s. unused, 1882 1/2d. mint, 8d used (2), 10s. mint, mixed condition. Elsmore cat. A$2,400.

Australian States: Victoria: Railway Stamps: 1879 6d. used, 3s. mint, 1882 2s. used, 11/2d. mint. Elsmore cat. A$1,300. Photo.

Australian States: Victoria: Railways: 1887 Medallion 1/2d. mint, used (2), 1d. used (2), 2d. black used (3), 3d. mint, used (2), 6d. used, 8d. used (2), 1s. used (2), 3s. used, 1887 change in colour 1d. used, 2d. used (2), 5d. used (2) and 1s. used. (23) Elsmore cat. A$1,120.

Australia: Victoria: Railway Stamps: 1915 imperforate colour trials (12) without value on gummed paper, fine. Elsmore cat. A$250 each. Photo.

Australia: Victoria: Railway Stamps: 1915 imperforate colour trial of the 10d. in maroon on gummed paper, slight gum crease, otherwise fine. Elsmore cat. A$600. Photo.

Australia: Victoria: Railway Stamps: 1915 imperforate colour trials (2) without value with ''VICTORIAN RAILWAYS'' underprint, in orange on plain paper, fine. Elsmore cat. A$500. Photo.

Australian States: Victoria: Railways: 1934 Wing Parcels mint with 1d. (4), 2d. (6), 3d. (5), 4d. (2), 5d. (2), 6d. (3), 7d. (3), 8d. (3), 9d. (3), 10d. (2), 11d. (3), 1s.6d. (3), 3s. (2) and 5s., used with 1/2d., 1d. (4), 2d. (4), 3d. (4), 4d. (2), 5d. (3), 6d., 7d. (3), 8d. (6), 10d. (2), 11d. (3), 1s. (4), 1s.6d., 2s. (5), 3s. (2), 5s., also 1944 10d. on 10d. mint and used. Elsmore cat. A$1,960. (90)

Australian States: Western Australia: Railways: A collection from 1906, incl. 1906 to 5s., 1961 to 10s., 1966 to $2 handstamped ''SPECIMEN'', etc. (75)

Australian States: Western Australia: Railway Stamps: 1906 1/4d. to 10s. set mint, mainly fine. Elsmore cat. A$4,000+. Photo.

Australian States: Western Australia: Railways: 1907 (or 1916/1920) 1/4d. and 1s. both fine mint. Elsmore cat. A$324. Photo.

Australian States: Western Australia: Railways: 1918 1/2d. on 1d. mint, fine. Elsmore cat. A$1,200. Photo.

Australian States: Western Australia: Railways: 1952 1/2d. to 10s. set all affixed to sheet and all overprinted ''CANCELLED''. Elsmore cat. A$2,000. Photo.

Australian States: Western Australia: Railways: Midland Railway 1935 1/4d. mint, fine. Elsmore cat. A$250. Photo.

Australia: Railway Stamps: A selection, incl. Queensland 1976 5c. to $5 in pairs, one stamp in each c.t.o., 1987 10c., 20c. and $2 (4) , Commonwealth 1962 1d. to 10s. set mint, Tasmania 1902 1d. used, 1955 3d. to 10s. used, New South Wales Government Tramways 1937 6d. used on part newspaper parcel, also some New Zealand Brodie reprints from original plates, etc. (109)

Belgium: Railway Stamps: A selection of ''BCK'' values to 10f. mint, to 50k. on 50f. mint, Belgian Congo selection of used to 100f. (2), etc. (39)

Belgian Congo: Railway Stamps: 1924-71 Societé des Chemins de Fer Vicinaux du Congo, mint and used selection with values from 1f. to 100f. etc. (32)

Denmark: Railway Stamps: A mint and used collection in three stockbooks, incl. early to modern, some duplication, etc. (many 100s)

Denmark: Railway Stamps: A selection on leaves, incl. a range of Provisionals, early issues, also pulls from defaced plates, etc. (260)

Finland: Railway Stamps: 1871 Russian stamps produced for use at the Fininh Railway in St. Petersburg and issued for delivery to addressees' houses, 3k. and 5k. fine mint and extremely rare. Hellman no. PK1, PK2. Photo.

Finland: Railway Stamps: Borga-Kervo Railway: 1880 25p. (Hellman no 4), 50p. used, 1888 30p., 40p. (2), and 1mk. (Hellman no. 10, rare), 1898 25p. red single and pair used, 1903 25p. red mint, two used and a pair, 1913 40p. and 60p. mint and used. Hellman cat. $1,790. (19)

Finland: Railway Stamps: Riihimaki-Loppi: a small collection, incl. 1910-22 25p. green mint pair variety imperforate between, 1mk. with both perfs. and imperforate at right, 1.25mk. and 2mk. mint, etc. Hellman cat. $400+. (10)

Finland: Railway Stamps: St. Petersburg 1876 7kop. and 28kop., mint, rare. Photo.

Finland: Railway Stamps: State Railway: A specialised collection in a booklet, incl. 1871 50p. and 70p. mint, 1897 used to 50p. (2), 1883 30p. and 40p. used (2), 1905 25p. and 1mk. mint, range of 1915 Revenue stamps for Temporary Tax, Red Cross revenue stamps for use on St. Petersburg line, etc. (350)

Finland: Railway Stamps: State Railway: A selection of stamps issued for use of Finnish railway between St. Petersburg, Russia to the border, with 1871 8k. used, 1876 7k. and 28k. used (rough perfs and pointed perfs), 1883 10k. and 25k. used, 1884 set of four used, 1888 10k. mint (rare) and used, 20k. used, 1900 10k. and 50k. mint, 1907 10k., 20k. and 50k. mint, 1908 10k. and 20k. mint, 1913 15k., 25k. and 60k. mint, 1914 20k. blue mint. Hellman cat, $1,100++. (25)

Finland: Railway Stamps: 1871 State Railway 10p. brown mint and used (mint has tear) for delivery to addressees house, 20p. black mint and used, all with imperfections, rare. Hellman no. K1, K2. Photo.

Germany: Railway Stamps: A comprehensive mint and used collection in three albums, incl. Altena Railway, Baden Railway, Bavaria Railway, Bentheim district Railway, Brohltal Railway, Oldenburg Railway, Prussia and Hesse Railway, Rugensche Railway, Saxony Railway, varieties, etc. (100s)

Iraq: Railway Stamps: 1928 (Oct. 12) railway cover to Baghdad franked with Pictorial 1/2a., 11/2a. and I.R. Post 2a. black label, tied by blue octagonal Hindyan datestamps. Photo.

Iraq: Railway Stamps: 1932 Railway Letter Service 10f. three in different colours, used. Photo.

Malaysia: Federated Malay States: Railway Stamps: 1c. to 30c. Newspaper stamps, all cancelled Tank Road Station, scarce. (7) Photo.

Netherlands: Railway Stamps: A collection in an album, incl. mint and used, sets and part sets, range of covers, etc. (few 100s)

Netherlands Indies: Railways: 1936 to 1938, four covers and a card, three have the violet cachet of the Night Express Train, two showing unframed ''N.E.W-TREIN''.

New Zealand: Railways: A selection on stockleaves, incl. issues from 1890, 1925-59 issues with values to 5s., Palmerston North Paid labels of the 1930s, etc. (89)

New Zealand: Railways: 1894 Parcel and Freight stamps 3d., 6d. and 1s. fine used. Elsmore cat. A$2,250. Photo.

Norway: Railway Stamps: A collection on leaves and stockleaves, incl. early to modern, 1925 Norges Statsbaner way bill bearing 25ore and 50ore, Paid and To be Paid stamps, etc. (139)

Norway: Railway Stamps: A small selection, incl. Trondhjems Sporvei 5ore and 10ore mint, 10ore on 5ore mint, Smaalens 5ore used, etc. (17)

South Africa: Railway Stamps: A collection in an album, incl. Cape Town Railway 1867 4d. mint, 1876 2d. mint, 1882 1/2d. on 7d. used on piece, Natal Government Railways, South African Railways 1909 to 20s. mint and used, Way Bills, etc. (few 100s)

South Africa: Railway stamps: A collection on leaves, incl. Central South African Railways on Transvaal stamps, Natal Government Railway with Perfins, cancellations, etc. (few 100s)

South Africa: Railway stamps: 1950 souvenir page with twenty-four impressions of the T.P.O. datestamp then in use, with some used on the last day of the T.P.O. service (July 30 1950), scarce and unusual.

Sweden: Railway Stamps: A collection on stockleaves, mainly 1940s and 1950s, incl. smaller railway lines, waybills, mint and used, etc. (357)

Switzerland: Railway Stamps: A collection in an album, incl. 1913-14 70c. (2), 100c. and 200c. imperforate proofs in blocks of four, 40c. grey-olive in a mint block of four, 1914-19 to 500c. in mint blocks of four, etc. (219)

Switzerland: Railway Stamps: 1940 to 1960, selection of stamps in sheets of 100 incl. 1948-60 set, also 1960 presentation card with values from 5c. to 50f. attached, mostly unmounted. (2,020)

United States of America: Railway Baggage Stamps: A collection in an album, incl. Boston & Maine Railroad, Maine Central Railroad, Pennsylvania Railroad, range of booklet panes, etc. (100s)

Great Britain: Carrier Stamps: A selection, comprising World Parcel Express, Lindsay's Ticket, Edinburgh, Foster's (Fore Street, 3 and Bennets Hill), Express Parcels Delivery Company (2), A. W. White & Co., Portsmouth 1d., Manchester Parcel Delivery 2d., 3d. (2), 4d., W. Williams & Sons, Liverpool 3d., Scotsman Parcel, Clark & Co. Edinburgh and Bromley & District Express 1d. mint, mixed condition.

Great Britain: Carrier Stamps: A selection, comprising Bristol 1887 1d. and 1896 2d., Sutton & Co. (2), Globe Express (Birmingham 3), Edinburgh, Liverpool (2), MH & Co. Parcel Express, Newcastle & District Carrying Co. 2d. (2), 3d. (3) all different, all used, mixed condition. (15)

Great Britain: Carrier Stamps: Liverpool Parcels Delivery 1872 'Cheshire Only' 4d., third design 4d. green 'Cheshire Stamp' (unrecorded), 1886 3d., 1890 &1899 3d., 1908 3d. and 1911 3d. used on part parcel label, a scarce selection, mixed condition. (7)

Great Britain: Carrier Stamps: London Parcels Delivery Co. 1850 4d. ''Alfred R Haley'' signed used (very rare), 1853 ''Pre Paid'' signed Chas Norman (3 examples), important in that two are consecutive in numbering (unique), scarce. Photo.

Great Britain: Carriers Stamps: Tramways: Tramway Parcel Express, Bideford, Appledore & Westward Ho! Railway, etc. (12)

Great Britain: Bus Parcel Stamps: A selection on stockleaves, incl. Blackpool, Bristol, Huddersfield, Isle of Man, Western S.M.T. Co. Ltd., etc. (few 100s)

Railway Stamps: 1890 De La Rue hand painted essay for a 3d. ''POSTAGE AND RAILWAY SERVICE'' beautifully executed in green and white on card (85 x 63mm), marked ''1'' and dated ''FEB 27th 90'', extremely rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: 1890 De La Rue hand painted essay for a 3d. ''RAILWAY LETTER POSTAGE'' beautifully executed in green and white on buff tracing paper (58 x 65mm), marked ''2A'' and dated ''APRIL'', Queen's central portrait with light pen cross, extremely rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: 1890 De La Rue hand painted essay for a 3d. ''RAILWAY LETTER POSTAGE'' beautifully executed in green and white on buff tracing paper (60 x 65mm), marked ''4A'' and dated ''APRIL 14/90'', Queen's central portrait with light pen cross, extremely rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: 1890 De La Rue hand painted essay for a 3d. ''POSTAGE AND RAILWAY SERVICE'' and ''L.N.W.RY.Co./521006''beautifully executed in green and white on buff tracing paper (83 x 68mm), marked ''5'' and dated ''JULY 3rd 90'', Queen's central portrait with light pen cross, also another essay of the ''L.N.W.RY> Co./521006'' on tracing paper (63 x 38mm), marked ''6'', extremely rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: 1890 (July) ''RAILWAY/LETTER/POSTAGE'' overprint essays in three different types on 1887–92 3d. purple on yellow, one with minor corner fault not detracting from appearance, otherwise fine without gum, very rare. Photo.Three similar essays are in the R.M. Phillips collection (see ''The British Postage Stamp of the Nineteenth Century'' by Robson Lowe, page 260).

Railway Stamps: A collection of Railway stamps in an album, incl. Cambrian Railways, Cheshire Lines Committee, East and West Junctio Railway, Freshwater, Yarmouth and Newport Railway, The Furness Railway 1897 (Jan.) 2d. mint block of ten, Garstang & Knott End Railway, Great Central Railway Company, Hull & Barnsley Company, Isle of Wight Railway, Lancashire, Derbyshire & East Coast Railway, London, Chatham & Dover Railway, London and South Western Railway, Manchester, South Junction & Altringham Railway, Maryport & Carlisle Railway Company, Neath and Brecon Railway, North Eastern Railway, North Wales & Liverpool Railway Committee, Oldham, Ashton & Guide Bridge Railway, Port Talbot Railways and Docks Company, Rhymney Railway, Southwold Railway, Stratford-on-Avon & Midland Railway, Wigan Junction Railway, Scotland Railways with Dundee and Arbroath Joint Railway, Great North of Scotland Railway, etc., varied condition. (100s)

Railway Stamps: A selection of Railway stamps used for illustrating the catalogue by Roger de Lacy-Spencer, incl. Aylesbury & Buckingham Railway 1891 2d. mint, Freshwater, Yarmouth and Newport Railway 1913 2d. mint, 1924 handstruck ''4'' on 3d. mint, Furness Railway, Liverpool, St. Helens & South Lancashire Railway 1899 2d. mint, Midland & Great Northern Joint Railways, North Pembrokeshire and Fishguard Railway 1898 2d. mint, Port Talbot Railway and Docks Company, Southwold Railway 1920 3d. mint, also Ireland, Scotland with Ayrshire & Wigtownshire Railway, etc., mixed condition. (151)

Railway Stamps: A selection on leaves and loose, incl. East London Railway 1911 (June 22) 'Ewen' envelope bearing K.G.V 1/2d. (2) tied by South Norwood c.d.s. and East London 2d. with ''SHADWELL'' in violet, Great Northern Railway, Great Western Railway 1910 overprinted 2d. with control no. 173 (proof), Great Western & Great Central Joint Committee, Metropolitan Railway manuscript ''3'' on 4d. mint block of four, Midland Railway, South Eastern Railway, range of covers, etc., varied condition. (300 stamps, 13 covers)

Railway Stamps: A selection on leaves and stockleaves, incl. Isle of Wight Central Railway, North Staffordshire Railway, Seven and Wye Joint Railway, Southern Railway with 1925 cover with 4d. from Gillingham to London, Southwold Railway 192? 4d. mint, some sheets, a few covers, etc. (133)

Railway Stamps: A collection in an album, incl. Cockermouth & Workington Junction Railway, Furness Railway, Lancashire, Derbyshire & East Coast Railway, London and North Western Railway, London Brighton & South Coast Railway, Macclesfield Committee, Midland Railway, Northampton & Banbury Junction Railway, Southwold Railway, Stratford-Upon-Avon & Midland Junction Railway, etc. (284)

Railway Stamps: Barry Dock and Railways: 1891 (May 21) envelope to London, bearing 1881 1d. lilac and Barry Dock 2d. both tied by Paddington duplex and pencil marks, with boxed ''G.W.R./TRANSFERRED/AT/PADDINGTON/And to be so Abstracted'' in violet on reverse, extremely rare. Only an unused strip of three (in the British Museum) and a used example on cover have been recorded, R de L-S no. 1. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Barry Railway: 1900 (May 23) envelope to Barry, endorsed ''To be posted on arrival at Barry'', bearing 1881 1d. lilac and Barry 2d. both tied by Barry c.d.s's and pen marks. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Barry Railway: 1900 (Sept. 14) envelope to Barry, endorsed ''To be posted on arrival at Barry'', bearing 1881 1d. lilac and Barry 2d. both tied by Barry c.d.s's and pen marks. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Barry Railway: 1908 (Nov. 14) envelope to Penarth, endorsed ''To be posted on at Cogau Station'', bearing K.E.VII 1/2d. (2) and Barry 2d. (damaged corner) both tied by oval ''BARRY RAILWAY COMPANY/DYNAS POWIS'' in violet and pen marks. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Brecon & Merthyr Railway: A selection of stamps, incl. 1911 2d. two mint pairs, 1920 manuscript ''3'' on 2d. mint block of twenty, fair to fine. (31)

Railway Stamps: Brecon & Merthyr Railway: 1899 (May 20) envelope to Tonbridge, bearing 1881 1d. lilac tied by Merthyr duplex and Brecon 2d. tied by oval ''MERTHYR''. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Brecon & Merthyr Railway: 1909 (Jan. 22) 'Ewen' envelope to London, bearing K.E.VII 1d. tied by Norwood c.d.s. and Brecon 2d. with manuscript ''21-1-09/Brecon/initials''. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Brecon & Merthyr Railway: 1917 (Aug. 21) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1d. tied by Merthyr c.d.s. and Brecon 2d. with oval ''CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS/BRECON'' in blue. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Brecon & Merthyr Railway: 1920 manuscript ''3'' on 2d. green in a mint irregular block of twenty seven, one has paper adhering to reverse, most are unmounted. R de L-S no. 3. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Cambrian Railways: 1896 (Jan. 18) envelope to Hereford, franked by 1881 1d. lilac and Cambrian Railway 2d. both tied by Hereford duplexes and pen cross. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Cambrian Railways: 1900 (Oct. 9) envelope to Brighton, endorsed ''To be posted at Brighton Station on arrival'', franked by 1881 1d. tied by Brighton c.d.s. and Cambrian Railway 2d. tied by two straight line ''BUTTINGTON'' with boxed ''TRANSFERRED AT/VICTORIA/& TO BE SO ABSTRACTED'' both in violet. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Cambrian Railways: 1909 (Mar. 7) envelope from Castle Hotel Harlech to Swansea, endorsed ''via Aberystwith'', bearing K.E.VII 1d. and Cambian 2d. both with pen crosses with Swansea c.d.s. below. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Cambrian Railways: 1920 (Apr. 20) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1/2d. and 1d. tied by Oswestry c.d.s's, and Cambrian 3d. tied by oval ''CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS/CAERSWS'' in violet and Oswestry c.d.s., scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Cambrian Railways: 1920 (Sept. 28) envelope to Llangollen, bearing K.G.V 2d. and Cambrian 4d. tied by oval ''CAMBRIAN RAILWAYS/LLYNCLYS'' in violet and Oswestry c.d.s., scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Cambrian Railways: 1923 (June 1) 'Brown & Polsdon' envelope to Birmingham, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. tied by Birmingham c.d.s. and Cambrian 4d. tied by square ''G.W.R./BARMOUTH'' in violet, cover creased and small imperfections, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Cheshire Lines Committee: 1928 (Mar. 20) 'Wilson' cover to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. tied by Winchester machine cancellation, Cheshire manuscript ''-/3'' in black ink on 4d. cancelled ''CHORLTON-CUM-HARDY'' and date in violet. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Cheshire Lines Committee: 1931 (Sept. 17) envelope from Manchester and addressed to Amsterdam, bearing K.G.V 21/2d. and Cheshire Lines 3d. with Hook of Holland c.d.s's and boxed ''PAQUEBOT'' alongside, most unusual. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Cleater & Workington Junction Railway: A selection, incl. 1891 2d. sheet of twelve mint (3), 2d. strip of three from the top of the sheet, left pair variety imperforate between vertically, 1917 (May 29) 'Wilson' envelope to Keswick bearing K.G.V 1d. tied by Workington c.d.s. and Cleator 2d. tied by oval ''CLEATOR & WORKINGTON RLY/HIGH HARRINGTON'' in violet, 1920 3d. in red on 2d. mint, 1920 ''4'' in purple on 2d. mint, etc. (72)

Railway Stamps: Cockermouth, Keswick & Penrith Railway: 1900 (Oct. 9) envelope to Waterloo, bearing 1900 1/2d. blue green (2) and Cockermouth 2d. all cancelled by oval ''KESWICK/STATION/C.K. & P.RY'' with Liverpool c.d.s. below. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Colne Valley Railway: 1891 2d. dull yellow-green in an unused sheet of twelve, 1910 2d. bright yellow-green in a mint sheet of twelve, good to fine.

Railway Stamps: Colne Valley Railway: 1905 (May 3) 'Ewen' envelope to London, bearing K.E.VII 1d. tied by Norwood c.d.s. and pen cross and Colne 2d. handstamped by curved ''RAILWAY CHARGE/2d'' in violet and with pen cross, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Colne Valley Railway: 1906 (Feb. 21) envelope to Newark, bearing K.E.VII 1/2d. (2) tied by Cambridge duplex and pen cross and Colne 2d. handstamped by curved ''RAILWAY CHARGE/2d'' in violet (three, two on 1/2d. stamps), scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: East London Railway: 1920 (Feb. 15) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. tied by ''E.L.RLY/SURREY DOCKS/STATION'' c.d.s. in blue and East London ''3'' in manuscript in black on 2d. rose-red with pen cross and both cancelled by Manchester machine, scarce. R de L-S no. 9. Photo.

Railway Stamps: East London Railway: 1920 (Oct. 9) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 2d. tied by straight line ''SURRY DOCKS'' in violet and wavy line cancellation, East London ''4D.'' in black manuscript on 2d. rose-red, with pencil cross, slightly soiled, rare. R de L-S no. 10. Photo.

Railway Stamps: East London Railway: 1922 (Oct. 19) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. and East London 4d. green with pen cross and both cancelled by ''E.L.RLY/SURRY DOCKS/STATION'' c.d.s. in blue , scarce. R de L-S no. 10. Photo.

Railway Stamps: East and West Junction Railway: 1893 2d. dull yellow-green mint (creased, control no. 2130), 1899 2d. red on yellow surfaced paper in blocks of twelve (4), some with gum, some with paper adherence. R de L-S nos. 2, 3.

Railway Stamps: East and West Junction Railway: 1898 (May 11) 'Ewen' envelope to Birmingham, bearing 1881 1d. lilac and East and West 2d. (control no. 2100) both cancelled by ''STRATFORD/ON-AVON'' in violet. R de L-S no. 2. Photo.

Railway Stamps: East and West Junction Railway: 1900 (Dec. 18) envelope to Bath, bearing 1/2d. blue-green (2) tied by Bath c.d.s's, East and West 2d. (control no. 2817), tied by circular ''MIDLAND RAILWAY/VIA BATH''. R de L-S no. 2. Photo.

Railway Stamps: East and West Junction Railway: 1906 (June 2) 'Ewen' envelope to London, bearing K.E.VII 1d. tied by Kineton squared circle, East and West 2d. (control no. 2659), tied by ''BYFIELD'' in violet and manuscript date. R de L-S no. 2. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Eastern and Midlands Railway: 1891 (June 26) envelope to Norwich, bearing 1881 1d. lilac tied by Norwich duplex, and Eastern 2d. with pen cross. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Eastern and Midlands Railway: 1894 (Dec. 31) envelope to Fakenham, bearing 1881 1d. lilac tied by Fakenham squared circle, and Eastern 2d. with pen cross and violet ''MGN JT''. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Freshwater, Yarmouth and Newport Railway: 1913 2d. black on mauve in a complete mint sheet of twelve, a few creases, otherwise fine and rare multiple. R. de L-S no. 1. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Freshwater, Yarmouth and Newport Railway: 1913 2d. black on mauve, a rare used example, slight crease, otherwise fine. R de L-S no. 1. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Freshwater, Yarmouth and Newport Railway: 1920 (Feb. 23) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. tied by Newport c.d.s. and Freshwater 3d. tied by boxed ''F.Y.N.R./NEWPORT/CANCELLED'' in violet, a few tone spots, scarce. R de L-S no. 2. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Freshwater, Yarmouth and Newport Railway: 1920 (Aug. 1) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 2d. tied by Yarmouth c.d.s. and Freshwater 3d. tied by boxed ''F.Y.N.R./YARMOUTH/CANCELLED'' in violet, a few tone spots, scarce. R de L-S no. 2. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Furness Railway: 19(??) 2d. deep bluish green in a sheet of ten (control nos. 4931 to 4940), fine mint. R de L-S no. 7. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Furness Railway: 1903 (July 14) envelope to Newcastle on Tyne, bearing K.E.VII 1d. and Furness 2d. (control no. 1702) both cancelled by Newcastle squared circles, later with indistinct violet cancellation. R de L-S no. 5. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Furness Railway: 1914 (July 13) envelope to London, bearing K.G.V 1/2d. (2) and Furness 2d. with control no. 4154, cancelled London c.d.s's and blue crayon. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Furness Railway: 1920 (Mar. 2) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1/2d., 1d. cancelled Carnforth c.d.s's and Furness 3d. (control no. 184) with oval ''FURNESS/ARNSIDE'' violet cancellation. R de L-S no. 8, extremely rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Garstang & Knot End Railway: 1920 (July 20) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 2d. tied by Carlisle c.d.s., and Knott End with handstruck ''3'' on 2d. control no. 355, tied by oval ''KNOTT END RAILWAY/KNOTT END''. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Great Central Railway Company: A selection on leaves, comprising 1920 (Sept.) manuscript ''4'' on 3d. (3 different) mint, ''4'' handstamp on 3d. mint vertical strip of four showing two of each type and single with red crayon mark, 1922 4d. two sheets of twelve and two singles mint, varied condition. (35)

Railway Stamps: Great Central Railway Company: 1898 (Feb. 22) 1d. pink stationery envelope to Longton cancelled by Longton duplex, bearing Great Central 2d. with violet boxed ''GREAT CENTRAL RAILWAY/TO BE SO ABSTRACTED''. R de L-S no. 1. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Great Central Railway Company: 1920 (Dec. 3) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 2d. tied by Manchester machine cancellation, Great Central manuscript ''4'' on 3d. tied by ''FALLOWFIELD'' in violet. R de L-S no. 18. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Great Central & North Staffordshire Railway Committee: 1921 ''4'' on 3d. yellow-green in a mint sheet of twelve showing six of each different types of ''4'', fine. R de L-S no. 7. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Great Central & North Staffordshire Railway Committee: 1921 ''4'' on 3d. yellow-green in a mint sheet of twelve showing six of each different types of ''4'', a few creases, otherwise fine. R de L-S no. 7. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Great Eastern Railway: A selection of covers and stamps, incl. 1897 (May 17) envelope to Cambridge, franked by 1881 1d. lilac and Great Eastern 2d. tied by Cambridge duplex and pen crosses, 1924 (Sept. 29) envelope to Cambridge bearing K.G.V 1d. (6) and 11/2d., Great Eastern 2d. (2) cancelled by ''GLEMPFORD/L.N.E.R'' in violet (scarce double rate letter). etc. (6 items, 34 stamps)

Railway Stamps: Great Eastern Railway: 1895 (Sept. 18) envelope to London, bearing 1881 1d. lilac, 1887-92 6d. tied by Aldeburg c.d.s's, Great Eastern perf. 111/2 2d. with pen cross, Express label, manuscript ''to be handed to P.O. Express Messenger at Liverpool St. Station''. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Great Eastern Railway: 1906 (Jan. 1) envelope to Colchester, endorsed ''To be handed to a post office express messenger at Colchester'', bearing K.E.VII 1d. and 3d. (perfin) tied by Euston Road c.d.s's and Great Eastern 2d. pencil cross and faint oval ''EXPRESS'' in violet. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Great Northern Railway Company: 1894 (Oct. 5) envelope to India, bearing 1881 1d. lilac (3) and Great Northern 2d. all with London duplexes and pencil cross, rare overseas destination. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Great Northern Railway Company: 1910 (Feb. 28) envelope to Cambridge, bearing K.E.VII 1d. and 3d. tied by Royston c.d.s., two Express labels, with Great Northern 2d. tied by ''ROYSTON G.N.R.'' on reverse, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Great Northern Railway Company: 1912 (June 14) envelope to Stamforn, bearing K.E.VII 4d. orange tied by London Western District c.d.s. and Great Northern 2d. pink with pencil cancellation, affixed over the top of an Express label, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Great Northern Railway Company: 1923 (Sept. 23) envelope to Leeds, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. and Great Northern 1920 1d. and 3d. all cancelled by Leeds machine cancellation and pencil marks. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Great Northern & Great Central Railways: 1902 (Jan. 19) envelope to Huddersfield, bearing 1900 1/2d. blue-green (2) and Great Northern 2d. all with pen crosses and with Wakefield c.d.s., 1903 (Feb. 16) envelope to Durham bearing K.E.VII 1d. and Great Northern 2d. with pencil cross.

Railway Stamps: Great Western Railway: 1902 (Mar. 11) envelope to Germany, bearing K.E.VII 1/2d. (5) tied by Paddington c.d.s's, Great Western 2d. pen cancelled, fine. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Great Western Railway: 1916 (June 17) envelope to Paris, bearing K.G.V 21/2d. and Great Western 2d. tied by Paddington machine cancellation, fine. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Great Western and Great Central Joint Committee: 1911 (Aug. 26) 'Ewen' envelope to London, bearing K.E.VII 1d. and G.W.&G. 2d. both tied by London machine cancellation, fine. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Hull & Barnsley Company: 1922 (Sept. 30) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. tied by Barnsley machine cancellation and Hull & Barnsley 4d. tied by large oval ''INKLETON/PARCELS'' in violet, very rare. R de L-S no. 7. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Isle of Wight Railway: A selection of stamps, comprising 1899 (Jan.) perf. 12 2d. in an unused sheet of twelve, two used singles, 1899 (Nov.) perf 101/2 2d. mint and 1920 (Sept.) manuscript ''4d'' on 3d. on 2d. mint, good to fine.

Railway Stamps: Isle of Wight Railway: 1906 (Apr. 6) p.p.c. to Canada, bearing K.E.VII 1/2d. (2) tied by Ryde duplexes and I.O.W. 2d. perf. 12 cancelled ''BRADING JUNC.'' (twice) in violet, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Isle of Wight Railway: 1907 (Apr. 6) envelope to London, bearing K.E.VII 1d. tied by Forest Hill c.d.s. and Isle of Wight 2d. stamp with oval ''VENTNOR/STATION/I.W.RY.'', soiled, otherwise fine, also p.p.c. of the station. Ex Crabb. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Isle of Wight Railway: 1920 (Jan.) boxed ''3D'' on 2d. in a mint block of six, a few minor creases, scarce. R de L-S no. 4. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Isle of Wight Railway: 1920 (Sept. 2) non philatelic long envelope to London, bearing K.G.V 2d. with London machine cancellation and I.O.W. manuscript ''4d.'' on 3d. on 2d., cancelled by ''BEMBRIDGE/I.O.W.'' c.d.s. The rate had increased from 3d. to 4d. the day before, very rare. Ex Crabb. R de L-S no. 5. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Isle of Wight Central Railway: 1900 (June 6) envelope to Ventnor, bearing 1881 1d. lilac tied by Ventnor c.d.s. and pen cross and I.O.W.C. 2d. with pen line. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Isle of Wight Central Railway: 1906 (Feb. 16) envelope to Clitheroe, bearing K.E.VII 1d. tied by Ryde c.d.s. and I.O.W.C. 2d. with pen cross. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway: 1901 (July 2) envelope to Glasgow, bearing 1881 1d. lilac tied by Glasgow c.d.s. and Lancashire 2d. cancelled by ''CLITHEROE/L. & Y. RY'' datestamp in violet endorsed ''Express Delivery'' and ''3d. to pay''. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Lancashire Derbyshire & East Coast Railway: 1905 (July 14) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.E.VII 1/2d. tied by Manchester c.d.s. and LD & E.C.R 2d. control number 1946, tied by oval ''LANCASHIRE DERBYSHIRE & EAST COAST/OLLERTON/RAILWAY'' in violet. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Lancashire Derbyshire & East Coast Railway: 1906 (Dec. 22) envelope to Stoke on Trent, bearing K.E.VII 1/2d. (2) tied by Sheffield c.d.s. and LD & E.C.R 2d. control number 2163 pen cancelled with oval ''LANCASHIRE DERBYSHIRE & EAST COAST/CLINTON on TRENT/RAILWAY'' in violet. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London Brighton and South Coast Railway: 1891 (Feb. 10) envelope (opened out for display) to Budleigh, bearing 1881 1d. lilac with London, Brighton 2d. both tied by straight line ''EAST CROYDON'', with large boxed ''L & S.W.RLY/TRANSFERRED/AT/CLAPHAM JUNCTION/AND TO BE SO ABSTRACTED'' and Found Opened labels on reverse. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London Brighton and South Coast Railway: 1891 (Aug. 19) envelope (part of flap missing) to Birmingham, bearing 1881 1d. lilac tied by Lewes Station Office squared circle, London Brighton 2d. with ''1208'' telegraph cancellation. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London Brighton and South Coast Railway: 1894 (Dec. 7) 21/2d. stationery envelope to Ceylon, with London Brighton 2d. both cancelled oval ''OXTED/STATION/L.B. & S.C.RY'' also London duplex, scarce overseas destination. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London Brighton and South Coast Railway: 1898 (Sept. 25) envelope to Eastbourne, bearing 1887-92 1/2d. vermilion tied by Eastbourne c.d.s's, London Brighton 2d. with oval ''PEVENSEY/STATION/LB &SC''. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London Brighton and South Coast Railway: 1899 (Mar. 13) printed wrapper to London, bearing 1887-92 1/2d. vermilion tied by S.W. c.d.s., London Brighton 2d. cancelled by oval ''THORNTON HEATH/STATION/L.B. & C.R.RY'' with London c.d.s. alongside. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London Brighton and South Coast Railway: 1899 (Apr. 21) printed envelope (opened out for display) to London, bearing 1887-92 4d. tied by Brighton c.d.s., oval ''EXPRESS'' in violet alongside, manuscript ''To be handed to Express messenger at Victoria station'', with London Brighton 2d. with crayon cross on reverse. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London Brighton and South Coast Railway: 1900 (Aug. 3) envelope to Portsmouth, bearing 1887-92 4d. tied by Cannon Street c.d.s. and ''LONDON BRIDGE'' in violet, oval ''EXPRESS'' in violet alongside, manuscript ''To be handed to Express messenger'', with London Brighton 2d. with ''''LONDON BRIDGE''on reverse. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London Brighton and South Coast Railway: 1904 (June 4) envelope to Hove, bearing K.E.VII 4d. (damaged) tied by c.d.s., ''EXPRESS'' label, London Brighton 2d. with pencil cross. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London Brighton and South Coast Railway: 1904 (Nov. 11) envelope to London, bearing K.E.VII 1/2d. (2) and London Brighton 2d. all tied by oval ''ANGERING/STATION/L.B. & S.C.RY'', with London duplex alongside. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London Brighton and South Coast Railway: 1904 (Dec. 16) opened out envelope to London, bearing K.E.VII 1d. and 3d. tied by Hayling Island c.d.s's, manuscript ''To be handed to Post Office Express Messenger at Victoria Station'' and Express label, with London Brighton 2d. tied by oval ''HAYLING ISLAND/STATION/L.B.& S.C.RY'' on reverse. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London Brighton and South Coast Railway: 1905 (Mar. 1) envelope (part of flap removed) to London, bearing K.E.VII 1/2d., 1d. and 21/2d. tied by London c.d.s., ''EXPRESS'' label'', London Brighton 2d. with pencil cross. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London Brighton and South Coast Railway: 1914 (June 6) mourning envelope to Natal, bearing K.G.V 1d. tied by London machine cancellation, London Brighton 2d. with ''''FOREST/HILL'' datestamp in violet, rare overseas destination. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London Brighton and South Coast Railway: 1920 (Oct. 6) K.G.V 2d. stationery envelope to Brighton, London Brighton with handstruck ''4'' on 2d. in violet with ''VICTORIA/L.B. & S.C.RY'' datestamp in violet. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London Brighton and South Coast Railway: 1921 (Dec. 6) printed envelope Middlesex, bearing K.G.V 2d. and London Brighton with small handstruck ''4d'' on 2d. in violet, both with ''BRIGHTON/L.B. & S.C.RY'' datestamp in violet. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London, Chatham & Dover Railway: 1891 (May 13) 1d. pink stationery envelope to Jersey and London Chatham imperforate 2d. both with Jersey squared circles, latter with pen cross, with has large green ''THROUGH PARCEL'' label on reverse, fine and very rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London, Chatham & Dover Railway: 1898 (May 19) 1d. stationery letter card to Nice, cancelled by Herne Bay duplex and London Chatham perf. 101/2 2d. with oval ''DULWICH/STATION/L.C. & D RY'', fine. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London & North Eastern Railway: A selection, incl. 1924 (Dec. 3) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. tied by Wath upon Dearne c.d.s. and London & North Eastern 4d. control no. 553969, cancelled by Kirksmeaton'''' in violet, 1925 4d. mint sheet of twenty, etc. (30)

Railway Stamps: London & North Eastern Railway: circa 1924 3d. proof in black on gummed wove paper (110 x 64mm) endorsed at top ''First Proof'', spike hole at left, otherwise fine and rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London & North Eastern Railway: circa 1924 3d. cut down proof in black on gummed wove paper (47 x 38mm) endorsed at top ''First Proof'', fine and rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London & North Eastern Railway: circa 1924 4d. proof in red and green on gummed wove paper (139 x 111mm) endorsed at top ''Second Proof'', spike hole at left, otherwise fine and rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London & North Eastern Railway: circa 1924 4d. cut down proof in red and green on gummed wove paper (51 x 46mm) endorsed at top ''Second Proof'', fine and rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London & North Eastern Railway: circa 1924 4d. proof in green on gummed wove paper (139 x 111mm) endorsed at top ''Final Proof'', spike hole at left, otherwise fine and rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London & North Eastern Railway: circa 1924 4d. cut down proof in green on gummed wove paper (47 x 43mm) endorsed at top ''Final Proof'', fine and rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London & North Eastern Railway North British Section: circa 1924 4d. with zig-zag roulette in a mint sheet of twelve, fine and unlisted. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London & North Western Railway: A selection, incl. 1890 (Mar. 18) cover to Fleetwood, bearing 1881 1d. lilac tied by Bletchley c.d.s., London and North 2d. 1896 (Sept.) 2d. mint sheet (6 x 10), faults, 1913 cover to London, bearing K.G.V 1d. (2) and 4d. (2), London and North 2d. with control no. 288874 with Express label, etc. (6 items, 60 stamps)

Railway Stamps: London & North Western Railway: 1899 (Mar. 18) 1d. pink stationery envelope to Birmingham, bearing 1887-92 3d., tied by Birmingham c.d.s's, London & North 2d. control no. 120684, cancelled by diamond datestamp with oval framed ''EXPRESS'' in violet, boxed ''POST LETTER''. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London & North Western Railway: 1901 (Jan. 17) envelope to Edinburgh, bearing 1887-92 4d. tied by Threadneedle Street c.d.s., London & North 2d. (corner fault) control number 141609, manuscript ''To be handed to P.O. msg on arrival''. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London & North Western Railway: 1901 (Mar. 9) envelope to Edinburgh, bearing 1881 1d. lilac and 1887-92 3d. tied by Lombard Street c.d.s's, London & North 2d. control number 143387, pencil date, affixed over violet oval ''EXPRESS'', manuscript ''To be handed to Post Office Express Messenger at Edinburgh Stn.''. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London & North Western Railway: 1902 (Jan. 14) mourning envelope to Leicester, bearing 1881 1d. lilac tied by Leicester squared circle and unusually a 2d. Parcel stamp instead of the required Railway Letter stamp, pencil cancellation. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London & North Western Railway: 1903 (Mar. 26) envelope to Coventry, bearing K.E.VII 1d. and 3d. tied by Piccadilly c.d.s's, oval framed ''EXPRESS'' in black. London and North 2d. stamp with control no. 165432, with pencil date. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London Passenger Transport Board: 1938 3d. red, with 751 control, cancelled by ''26 MAY 1938'' straight line in violet, rare. R de L-S no. 1. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London & South Western Railway: A selection, incl. 1891 (Mar. 14) envelope to Staines, bearing 1881 1d. lilac and London and South 2d. cancelled by Stains squared circles and pen strokes, 1920 (June 7) envelope to London bearing K.G.V 1d. (2), London and South 3d. both cancelled by London machine, 1923 (May 29) envelope to Newton Abbot, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. tied by Exeter machine cancellation, London and South 4d., both cancelled ''PARCELS DEPT./EPSOM, L.S.W.'' in violet, etc. (10 items)

Railway Stamps: London & South Western Railway: 1900 (Jan. 6) wrapper to London, bearing 1887-92 1/2d. vermilion, London and South 2d. stamp cancelled oval ''STRATFORD/STATION/L.S.W.RY'', use of just the printed paper rate on a railway letter was contrary to regulations. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London & South Western Railway: 1910 (Feb. 16) envelope to Hove, bearing K.E.VII 3d. and 6d. tied by Lyndhurst c.d.s's, London and South 2d. cancelled by ''BROCKENHURST L.S. & W.RY'' (twice) in violet, with three Express labels, showing manuscript ''Collect 2d. for Railway fee + 1d. postage'' and London Brighton 2d. stamp with pencil cross on reverse, interesting item. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London & South Western Railway: 1911 (May 4) mourning envelope to France, bearing K.E.VII 21/2d. tied by London machine cancellation, London and South 2d. tied by oval ''SUNNINGDALE/STATION/L.&S.W RY'', scarce overseas destination. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London & South Western Railway: 1922 (May 11) 2d. stationery envelope to Burma, with London and South 4d. cancelled by ''OKEHAMPTON'' and both tied by Exeter, very scarce overseas destination. Photo.

Railway Stamps: London, Tilbury & Southend Railway: 1906 (Nov. 17) envelope to Germany, bearing K.E.VII 21/2d. (2) and London 2d. all tied by London duplexes, scarce overseas destination. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Lynton & Barnstaple Railway: 1911 2d. stamp on piece cancelled by boxed ''LYNTON & LYNMOUTH/L & B.R/CANCELLED'', 1920 3d. two on separate pieces with K.G.V adhesives, both cancelled ''BLACKMOOR/L & B.R/CANCELLED''.

Railway Stamps: Lynton & Barnstaple Railway: 1917 (Sept. 29) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1d. tied by Barnstaple c.d.s. and Lynton 2d. stamp cancelled by boxed ''LYNTON & LYNMOUTH/L. & B. R./CANCELLED'' in violet. R de L-S no. 1. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Lynton & Barnstaple Railway: 1917 (Sept. 29) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1/2d.(2) tied by Barnstaple c.d.s. and Lynton 2d. stamp cancelled by boxed ''LYNTON & LYNMOUTH/L. & B. R./CANCELLED'' in violet. R de L-S no. 1. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Lynton & Barnstaple Railway: 1919 (Dec. 2) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1/2d. and 1d. tied by Great Western T.P.O. c.d.s. and Lynton 2d. stamp cancelled by boxed ''BLACKMOOR/L. & B. R./CANCELLED'' in violet. R de L-S no. 1. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Lynton & Barnstaple Railway: 1920 handstamped ''FOUR/PENCE'' on 3d. in violet, mint, very rare. R de L-S no. 3. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Lynton & Barnstaple Railway: 1920 (Aug. 17) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1d. (2) tied by Barnstaple c.d.s's and Lynton 3d. stamp cancelled by boxed ''BLACKMOOR/L. & B. R./CANCELLED'' in violet. R de L-S no. 2, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Lynton & Barnstaple Railway: 1921 (Feb. 14) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1/2d. and 1d. tied by Manchester machine cancellation and Lynton 3d. stamp cancelled by boxed ''LYNTON & LYNMOUTH/L. & B. R./CANCELLED'' in violet. R de L-S no. 2, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Lynton & Barnstaple Railway: 1922 (July 19) 'Wilson' envelope (flap missing) to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1/2d. and 1d. tied by Barnstable c.d.s's and Lynton 3d. stamp cancelled by boxed ''BLACKMOOR/L. & B. R./CANCELLED'' in violet. R de L-S no. 2, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Lynton & Barnstaple Railway: 1922 (July 19) 'Wilson' envelope (flap missing) to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. tied by Barnstable c.d.s's and Lynton 3d. stamp cancelled by boxed ''BLACKMOOR/L. & B. R./CANCELLED'' in violet. R de L-S no. 2, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Manchester & Milford Railway: 1906 (Feb. 5) envelope to Newark, bearing K.E.VII 1d. and Manchester 2d. control no. 1928, both tied by ''DERRY ORMOND'' and manuscript date, also 1891 2d. control no. 1882, 1897 2d. strip of three, control nos. 757-759, 1905 2d. block of four, control nos. 2052-2059, 1906 2d. overprinted ''GREAT WESTERN/RAILWAY'' control no. 5336, all unused and affixed to black paper. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Maryport & Carlisle Railway Company: A small selection, incl. 1891 (Mar. 5) front only to Germany, bearing 1881 1d. lilac (3) and Maryport 2d. tied by Carlisle duplexes and pen crosses, 1920 3d. mint, 1920 handstruck ''4'' on 3d. mint, etc. (6 items)

Railway Stamps: Maryport & Carlisle Railway Company: 1898 (Apr.) 3d. bright yellow-green in a mint sheet of twelve, fine. R de L-S 5. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Maryport & Carlisle Railway Company: 1921 (Sept. 21) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 2d. cancelled by wavy lines and circular ''MARYPORT & CARLISLE/MEALSGATE'' in purple, Maryport ''4'' on 3d. cancelled by ''Mealsgate'' and date, rare. R de L-S no. 9. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Metropolitan Railway: 1896 (Mar.) 2d. rose-lilac used on piece with 1881 1d. lilac, 1922 4d. deep rose mint strip of three and 1928 (July 14) front to Huddersfield, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. tied by London c.d.s. and Metropolitan manuscript ''3'' on 4d., fair to fine.

Railway Stamps: Metropolitan Railway: 1900 (ca.) envelope to London, bearing 1887-92 10d. with pen cross and Metropolitan 2d. control no. 5078 cancelled by pen cross, Express label at left. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Metropolitan & Great Central Joint Committee: 1906 (July 18) K.E.VII 1/2d. stationery card (creased) to London, bearing Metropolitan 2d. blue with control no. 322, cancelled by London machine and ''CHALFONT ROAD''. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Metropolitan & Great Central Joint Committee: 1923 (May 25) envelope to U.S.A., bearing K.G.V 11/2d., tied by Wembley slogan, Metropolitan 4d. with control no. 2583, cancelled ''AMERSHAM/CHESHAM BOIS'' in violet. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Metropolitan & Great Central Joint Committee: 1928 (Jan. 28) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d., tied by London machine cancellation, Metropolitan 4d. with control no. 16, cancelled by handstruck ''X'', rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Metropolitan & Great Central Joint Committee: 1928 (Jan. 28) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1/2d. and 1925 Wembley 1d. tied by Watford machine cancellation, Metropolitan manuscript ''3'' on 4d. with control no. 30, cancelled by pen strokes, rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Metropolitan & Great Central Joint Committee: 1928 (Feb. 3) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d., tied by Aylesbury machine cancellation, Metropolitan handstruck ''3'' on 4d. with control no. 7537, cancelled by oval ''MET. & G.C. JOINT COMM/WENDOVER'', rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Metropolitan & Great Central Joint Committee: 1928 (Feb. 8) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d., Metropolitan manuscript ''3'' on 4d. with control no. 43, both tied by Aylesbury machine cancellations, rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Metropolitan & Great Central Joint Committee: 1930 3d. green, in a sheet of twelve, control nos. A/646-A/639, split perfs. and slight gum crease, otherwise fine. R de L-S no. 18. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Metropolitan, London & North Eastern Railways: 1928 3d. green in a mint block of nine, with control nos. 322 to 316, minor crease, otherwise fine and scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Midland Railway: THE PRE-FIRST DAY COVER: 1891 (Jan. 31) envelope to Bath, bearing 1881 1d. lilac and Midland 2d. with control no. 2165, both tied by large circular ''MIDLAND RAILWAY/Via BATH'' and Bath duplex, on reverse ''Posted the day before Railway letter stamps were issued to the public''. A unique 'Crown Jewel' of Railway Philately. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Midland Railway: 1891 (Apr. 12) envelope to Rugby, bearing 1881 1d. lilac and Midland 2d. with control no. 5434, both with ''1432'' telegraph cancellations with Leicester squared circle below, 1893 (Jan. 6) envelope to Pontefract, bearing 1887-92 1/2d. vermilion (2), Midland 2d. with control no. 20306, all with pen grid and Normanton Station duplexes.

Railway Stamps: Midland Railway: 1901 (Oct. 10) envelope to London, bearing 1881 1d. lilac, 1900 1/2d. blue-green tied by St. Pancras and Midland 2d. with control no. 117981, cancelled by ''REDBOURN'' (twice) in violet. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Midland Railway: 1907 (Nov. 20) envelope to Leicester, bearing K.E.VII 1d. (2) and 2d. tied by Maida Hill c.d.s's, Midland 2d. with control no. 184966 cancelled by ''LONDON'' in violet, with Express label. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway: 1894 (Dec. 21) envelope to Fakenham, bearing 1881 1d. lilac tied by Fakenham squared circle and Eastern and Midlands Railway overprinted ''MGN Jt'' in violet (inverted) with pen cross, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway: 1899 (Oct. 5) mourning envelope to Kidderminster, manuscript ''By Express Messenger from Kidderminster'', bearing 1881 1d. lilac and 1887-92 21/2d. (3) tied by London squared circles, Midland 2d. with pen cross, oval framed ''EXPRESS'' in violet, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway: 1920 (May 31) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d., tied by Peterborough machine cancellation, Midland handstruck ''3'' in red on 2d. tied by ''EYE GREEN'' circular cancellation, scarce. Ex Jackson. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway: 1920 (Sept. 8) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1/2d. (2) and 1d., tied by Peterborough machine cancellation, Midland manuscript ''4d'' on handstruck ''3'' in red on 2d. tied by ''EYE GREEN'' circular cancellation, scarce. Ex Jackson. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway: 1921 (Mar. 24) envelope to India, bearing K.G.V 1d. (2) and Midland ''4'' on ''3'' on 2d., all tied by London machine cancellation and pencil crosses, scarce overseas destination. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway: 1922 (Sept. 12) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d., tied by Peterborough machine cancellation, Midland manuscript ''-/4d'' handstruck ''3'' in red crossed out on 2d. tied by ''WISBECH'' circular cancellation, scarce. Ex Jackson. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway: 1922 (Sept. 13)'''Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d., tied by Spalding c.d.s., Midland handstruck ''4'' on handstruck ''3'' in red on 2d. tied by ''HOLBEACH'' circular cancellation, scarce. Ex Jackson. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway: 1926 (Aug. 2) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d., tied by Bourne c.d.s., Midland handstruck ''4'' on handstruck ''3'' in red on 2d. tied by ''TERRINGTON'' circular cancellation, scarce. Ex Jackson. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Midland & Great Northern Joint Railway: 1928 (Jan. 28) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d., tied by Spalding c.d.s., Midland manuscript ''3d on handstruck ''4'' on handstruck ''3'' in red on 2d. tied by ''HOLBEACH'' circular cancellation, scarce. Ex Jackson. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Neath and Brecon Railway: 1898 (Aug. 15) envelope (flap missing) 140 to London, bearing 1881 1d. lilac tied by Neath duplex and with Neath 2d. with red pen strokes, nice commercial cover. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Neath and Brecon Railway: 1901 (Oct.) 2d. yellowish green in an unused sheet of eight with control nos. 105 to 112, without gum, scarce as only 144 issues. R de L-S no. 6. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Neath and Brecon Railway: 1905 2d. dull green in a mint sheet of eight with control nos. 302 to 312, two damaged, some creasing, otherwise fine. R de L-S no. 8. Photo., scarce as only 144 issued. R de L-S no. 6. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Neath and Brecon Railway: 1906 (Aug. 13) 'Graham' envelope to Newark, bearing K.E.VII 1d. tied by Hereford c.d.s., Neath 2d. pen cancelled, only 144 issued, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Neath and Brecon Railway: 1906 (Aug. 20) 'Graham' envelope to Newark, bearing K.E.VII 1d. tied by Neath c.d.s., Neath 2d. with control no. 316, pen cancelled, only 144 issued, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Neath and Brecon Railway: 1920 (May 28) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1/2d. and 1d. tied by Brecon c.d.s., Neath 2d. cancelled ''NEATH'' in violet, slightly soiled, otherwise fine and scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: North Eastern Railway: A selection, incl. 1897 (Sept. 9) envelope to North Allerton, bearing 1881 1d. lilac tied by Leeds duplex and North Eastern 2d. control no. 111406, pen cancelled, 1920 handstamped ''3D'' in red on 2d. mint block of four, control nos. 473643 to 473649, manuscript ''4d.'' on manuscript ''3d.'' on 2d. mint, etc. (30)

Railway Stamps: North Eastern Railway: 1908 (May 13) envelope to Mottingham, bearing K.E.VII 1/2d. and 1d., tied by Midland T.P.O. c.d.s's, North Eastern 2d. cancelled by ''REDMIRE'' (twice) in violet, manuscript ''To be posted in the mail Train at Northallerton''. Photo.

Railway Stamps: North Wales & Liverpool Railway Committee: 1904 (Dec. 31) envelope to Newark, bearing K.E.VII 1/2d. (2) and North Wales 2d. cancelled by Seacombe c.d.s's and Letter Stamp with pencil cross, also 2d. single. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Northampton & Banbury Junction Railway: 1891 2d. yellowish green in a mint sheet of twelve, a few minor tone spots, otherwise fine. R de L-S no. 1. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Port Talbot Railway and Docks Company: 1912 (May 21) 'Wilson' envelope (flap missing) to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1d. tied by Port Talbot c.d.s. and Port Talbot overprint on G.W.R. 2d. control no. 167682, tied by circular ''PORT TALBOT RAILWAY AND DOCKS CO./MAESTEG'' in violet, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Port Talbot Railway and Docks Company: 1921 (Apr. 11) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1/2d. and 11/2d. tied by Port Talbot c.d.s's, and Port Talbot overprint on G.W.R. 4d., tied by circular ''PORT TALBOT RAILWAY AND DOCKS CO./MAESTEG'' in violet, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Rhondda & Swansea Bay Railway: 1906 (Aug. 24) 'Graham' envelope to Newark, bearing K.E.VII 1d. tied by Swansea c.d.s. and Rhondda 2d. tied by large oval ''RHONDDA & SWANSEA BAY RAILWAY/PONTRHYDYFEN'' in violet. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Rhymney Railway: 1899 (Sept. 28) envelope to Cardiff, bearing 1887-92 1/2d. (2) and Rhymney 2d. control no. 1638, (cut into at top left), all tied by Cardiff square circles. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Severn and Wye Joint Railway: 1898 (Oct.) 2d. olive green in a mint sheet of twelve, a few small marginal faults, otherwise fine. R de L-S no. 3.

Railway Stamps: Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Railway: A selection, incl. 1921 handstamped 4d. on 2d. vermilion mint, 1940 manuscript ''4'' on 3d. bluish-green mint (2), etc. (11)

Railway Stamps: Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Railway: 1914 (Apr. 28) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1d. tied by Llanymynech c.d.s. and Shropshire 2d. vermilion with control no. 3, tied by ''Shresbury S. & M.R.'' (twice) in violet. R de L-S no. 1. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Railway: 1920 (May 26) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. cancelled by pencil. with Shropshire handstamped ''3'' (double) on 2d. vermilion with control no. 56, tied by oval ''SHROPSHIRE & MONTGOMERYSHIRE RAILWAY/SHRESBURY'' in violet, scarce. R de L-S no. 2. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Railway: 1925 (June 24) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. tied by Llanymynech c.d.s. and Shropshire 4d. red-brown with control no. 0022, tied by ''SHROPSHIRE & MONTGOMERYSHIRE RAILWAY/SHREWSBURY'' in violet. R de L-S no. 4. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Railway: 1927 (July 6) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. tied by machine cancellation and Shropshire 4d. brown-lake with control no. 0002, tied by ''KINNERLEY JUNCTION'' datestamp and boxed ''KINNERLEY JUNCTION/SHROPSHIRE RLY'' both in violet. R de L-S no. 5. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Railway: 1928 (Mar. 6) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1/2d. and 1d. tied by Shrewsbury machine cancellation and Shropshire manuscript ''3'' in blue on 4d. brown-lake with control no. 0002, tied by ''LLANYMYNECH JUNCTION/SHROPSHIRE RAILWAY'' in violet. R de L-S no. 6a. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Railway: 1928 (July 12) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1/12d. tied by Shrewsbury machine cancellation and Shropshire handstamped ''3'' in red on 4d. brown-lake with control no. 0009, tied by ''NESSCLIFF/SHROPSHIRE RAILWAY'' in violet, scarce. R de L-S no. 9. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Railway: 1928 (July 26) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1/2d. and 1d. tied by Nesscliff c.d.s's with Shropshire handstruck ''3'' in black on 4d. brown-lake with control no. 0028, tied by boxed ''KINNERLEY JUNCTION/SHROPSHIRE RLY'' in violet, scarce. R de L-S no. 9. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Railway: 1929 (Jan. 15) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1/2d. and 1d. tied by Oswestry machine cancellation with Shropshire 3d. bluish-green control no. 0002, tied by boxed ''SHROPSHIRE & MONTGOMERYSHIRE/RAILWAY/TRAFFIC OFFICE/ABBEY STATION/SHREWSBURY'' in violet, also a front franked by K.G.V 11/2d. tied by Oswestry c.d.s., Shropshire 3d. tied by similar cachet. R de L-S no. 10. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Railway: 1940 (Sept. 13) printed envelope to London, bearing K.G.VI 1d. and 11/2d. tied by Shrewsbury slogan with Shropshire 3d. bluish green control no. 0008. R de L-S no. 10. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Railway: 1941 (May 13th) 11/2d. stationery envelope from Oswestry to Berkhamsted with 1929 3d. plus 1d. Prepaid Parcel label, fine. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Railway: 1940 (Nov. 11) envelope to London, bearing K.G.VI 21/2d. tied by London machine cancellation with Shropshire manuscript ''4'' in black on 3d. bluish green control no. 00024 tied by boxed ''SHROPSHIRE & MONTGOMERYSHIRE/RAILWAY/TRAFFIC OFFICE/ABBEY STATION/SHREWSBURY'' R de L-S no. 11. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Shropshire & Montgomeryshire Railway: 1943 (Mar. 30) envelope to Boxmoor, bearing K.G.VI 21/2d. with Shropshire manuscript ''4'' in blue on 3d. bluish-green control no. 0006 both tied by London machine cancellation. R de L-S no. 11. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Somerset & Dorset Joint Line: A collection on leaves, incl. 1899 envelope to Brighton, bearing 1881 1d. lilac and Somerset 2d. with control A1384, cancelled by pen cross and both tied by Brighton c.d.s., 1891 (Sept.) 2d. with control 1/639 used, 1893 2d. (2) used with controls 495, 796, 1920 manuscript Plus 50% in red on 2d. mint control no. A5646, (thinned), manuscript Plus 50% in black on 2d. mint control no. A5770, manuscript Plus 50% in blue ink on 2d. mint pair, control nos. A5858, A5859, etc., varied condition. (156)

Railway Stamps: Somerset & Dorset Joint Line: 191? 2d. light green in a mint sheet of twelve, control numbers A6421-A6432, mainly fine. R de L-S no. 9. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Somerset & Dorset Joint Line: 1917 (Dec. 22) long envelope, registered to Bristol, bearing K.G.V 1d., 2d. and 6d. tied by Shepton Mallet c.d.s's, Somerset 2d. with control no. A5674 cancelled by indistinct circular cancellation, Express label at left, unusual combination of Railway Letter fee and registration. Photo.

Railway Stamps: South Eastern Railway: 1891 (Feb. 3) envelope (flap missing) to Fordingbridge, bearing 1881 1d. lilac and South Eastern 2d. with control no. 1061 both with pen crosses and straight line ''FORDINGBRIDGE'' with ''BROMLEY SER'' oval ''DOWN PARCELS OFFICE/WATERLOO'' and ''WATERLOO JC/PARCELS OFFICE'' all in violet. Photo.

Railway Stamps: South Eastern Railway: 1892 (Dec. 27) attractive printed envelope for Messrs Barton at Redhill, bearing 1887-92 1/2d. (2) and South Eastern 2d. with control no. 12137, tied by oval ''COULSDON/STATION/S.E.RY'' and Redhill Station Office c.d.s's. Photo.

Railway Stamps: South Eastern Railway: 1894 (Aug. 25) envelope to Switzerland, bearing 1887-92 21/2d. with red pen cross with ''CONTINENTAL NIGHT MAIL/C.S./2'' duplex alongside, South Eastern 2d. with control no. 22217 with red pen cross with part Parcel label on reverse. Very scarce combination of a Railway letter posted on a T.P.O. to an overseas destination. Photo.

Railway Stamps: South Eastern Railway: 1898 (May 3) 1/2d. stationery card, uprated by 1887-92 1/2d. and South Eastern 2d. control no. 44580, addressed to Switzerland, tied by Dover Station Office c.d.s's, scarce overseas destination. Photo.

Railway Stamps: South Eastern & Chatham Railway: 1900-17 selection of covers, incl. 1905 (Nov. 18) envelope to Ashford, bearing K.E.VII 1d. tied by Ashford c.d.s., Chatham 2d. with control no. 62245, with ''CHATHAM'' in violet, 1907 (Feb. 27) envelope to East Mosely, bearing 1864-79 1d. and Chatcham 2d. control no. 75872, both tied by London cancellation and oval ''KEMSING/STATION/S.E.C.RY'', 1913 (Nov. 24) envelope to London, bearing K.G.V 1d. and Chatham 2d. control no. 70940, tied by London machine cancellation and pen cross, also a few stamps, etc. (8 items, 5 stamps)

Railway Stamps: South Eastern & Chatham Railway: 1900 (Aug. 23) envelope to London, bearing 1881 1d. lilac (3) and Chatham 2d. with control no. 5335, all tied by ''WOOLWICH DK'' with Cannon Street c.d.s. at right, violet oval ''EXPRESS''. Photo.

Railway Stamps: South Eastern & Chatham Railway: 1901 (Mar. 28) envelope to London, bearing 1887-92 2d. (2) tied by Hastings c.d.s's with Chatham 2d. with control no. 7440, pen cancelled, violet oval ''EXPRESS''. at left, endorsed at top ''To be met by P.O. Express messenger on arrival at Charing Cross station''. Photo.

Railway Stamps: South Eastern & Chatham Railway: 1901 (Nov. 27) long envelope to Maidstone, bearing 1887-92 4d. tied by Blackfriars c.d.s. with Chatham 2d. with control no. 20613 with pen cross, Express label at left. Photo.

Railway Stamps: South Eastern & Chatham Railway: 1918 (Sept. 21) envelope to London, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. and Chatham 2d. with control no. 15110, tied by London machine cancellation. Photo.

Railway Stamps: South Eastern & Chatham Railway: 1923 (Apr. 12) envelope to London, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. and 1s. tied by Tunbridge Wells c.d.s's, with Chatham 2d. with control no. 22196, tied by ''TUNBRIDGE WELLS/PARCELS DEPT'' in violet, below has large oval framed ''EXPRESS'' handstamp. Photo.

Railway Stamps: South Eastern & Chatham Railway: 1923 (Sept. 29) envelope to London, bearing K.G.V 11/2d, with Chatham 4d. with control no. 22230, tied by London machine and violet oval indistinct cancellation. Photo.

Railway Stamps: South Eastern & Chatham Railway: 1923 (Nov. 27) envelope to Canterbury, bearing K.G.V 11/2d, with Chatham 4d. with control no. 25020, cancelled by violet datestamp. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Southern Railway: 1923 4d. perf. 14 mint blocks of eight and six, 1928 handstruck ''3'' in black on 4d. mint, a few slight creases, otherwise fine.

Railway Stamps: Southern Railway: 1925 (Feb. 2) envelope to Farnborough, bearing K.G.V. 1/2d. and 1d. tied by Farnborough c.d.s's, with Southern 4d. tied by Waterloo Station c.d.s. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Southern Railway: 1925 (Apr. 30) mourning envelope to Switzerland, bearing K.G.V. 11/2d. (2) tied by London slogan, with Southern 4d. tied by ''SOUTHWATER/SOUTHERN/RLY.'' datestamp in violet, envelope fault at top right, scarce overseas destination. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Southwold Railway: 1891 2d. yellow-green 2d. (2) with control nos. 384, 643, 1920 4d. used on piece from K.G.V 11/2d. envelope.

Railway Stamps: Southwold Railway: 192(?) 4d. light vermilion in a mint sheet of fifteen (5 x 3), some split perfs. (reinforced), a few gum wrinkles, otherwise fine. R de L-S no. 2. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Southwold Railway: 1920 3d. vermilion in a mint sheet of fifteen (5 x 3), one stamp with tone spot, a few gum wrinkles, otherwise fine. R de L-S no. 2. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Southwold Railway: 1920 (Dec. 17) K.G.V 2d. stationery envelope to London, bearing Southwold 4d. vermilion with pen cancellation and London machine cancellation. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Southwold Railway: 1929 (Apr. 11) K.G.V 11/2d. postcard to Laxfield, carried on the last up passenger service, tied by Woodbridge c.d.s. with Southwold 3d. vermilion with violet datestamp. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Stratford-on-Avon & Midland Junction Railway: 1910 2d. large part sheet of eleven with control numbers 7122 to 7130, lower pair without numbers but with manuscript ''Patterd'', all with blue crayon lines and ''Specimen'', scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Stratford-on-Avon & Midland Junction Railway: 1911 (Nov. 11) envelope to Cirencester, bearing K.E.VII 4d. orange, tied by Kineton c.d.s. with Stratford 2d. with control 6549, tied by oval ''KINETON/STATION/S. & M.J.RY'', with Express label, some staining, otherwise fine. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Stratford-on-Avon & Midland Junction Railway: 1912 (Jan. 9) envelope to London, bearing K.G.V 1d. with Stratford 2d. with control 6255, tied by London c.d.s. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Stratford-on-Avon & Midland Junction Railway: 1921 (Aug. 10) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1/2d. and 11/2d. stationery cut-outs tied by Stratford c.d.s's, Stratford manuscript ''4d.'' on 3d., tied by indistinct violet cancellation, rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Taff Vale Railway: 1907 (Jan. 30) envelope to Barry, bearing K.E.VII 1d. and Taff 2d. (2) with control nos. 113 and 118, tied by Cardiff machine cancellation and pen crosses, scarce double rate cover. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Taff Vale Railway: 1907 (Jan. 30) envelope to Barry, bearing K.E.VII 1d. and Taff 2d. with control no. 4725, tied by Cardiff machine cancellation and pen crosses. Photo.

Railway Stamps: West Lancashire Railway: 1891 2d. yellowish green in a mint sheet of twelve, control nos. 625 to 636, some minor gum thins, otherwise fine. R de L-S no. 1. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Wirral Railway: A small selection, incl. 1908 2d. (2 used on small pieces), 1910 2d. used (3), etc. (11)

Railway Stamps: Wirral Railway: 1919 reduced size 2d. in a mint sheet of twenty, fine. R de L-S no. 5. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Wirral Railway: 1919 (Oct. 16) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. tied by Manchester machine cancellation and Wirral 2d. tied by boxed ''WIRRAL RLY./NEW BRIGHTON'' in violet. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Wirral Railway: 1920 manuscript ''3'' on large 2d. (2 crossed out) in a mint sheet of five, a few minor creases, otherwise fine. R de L-S no. 6. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Wirral Railway: 1920 (Feb. 18) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. tied by unclear machine cancellation and Wirral 2d. tied by oval ''WIRRAL RAILWAY/AUDIT OFFICE'' in violet. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Wirral Railway: 1920 (Feb. 20) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. and Wirral figure ''2'' altered to ''3'' 2d. tied by Birkenhead c.d.s., scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Wrexham Mold and Connah's Quay Railway: 1904 (Oct. 28) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.E.VII 1d. tied by Wrexham c.d.s., Wrexham 2d. control no. 69, with ''WREXHAM Central'' in violet. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Parcel Stamps: An accumulation in a large ledger, incl. Cambrian Railways, Great Western Railway, London & South Western Railway, Mersey Railway, Midland Railway, plating studies, etc. (447)

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Eight covers each bearing Parcel stamps with Southern Region 1952 cover with 8d. (Mitcham), 1953 two covers each with 3d. pair, 1954 cover with 9d. (Bury St. Edmunds), 1957 cover with label (Glasgow), 1958 cover with label (Marchington), 1964 cover with label (Maldon).

Railway Parcel Stamps: Aylesbury and Buckingham Railway: 1880 'Railway Clearing House' envelope with their postmark, carried free of charge on railway addressed to Aylesbury, marked as ''Private'', also 1910 (circa) L. & N.W.RY. label for Fulwell & Westbury, unusual. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Bideford, Westward Ho! and Appledore Railway: 1901 1d. mint (Ewen 1), and with horizontal band, 1d. and 2d. mint (Ewen 3, 4), 19094 2d. Paid unused (Ewen 5), a scarce group.

Railway Stamps: Parcel Stamps: British Railways: 1952 Western Region, 1d. stamp used at Paddington, the only recorded example, Eastern Region provisional Parcel stamp 10d., 1s. and 2s. in addressed label, Holland-on-Sea, only in use for a short period. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Bristol and Exeter Railway: 1866 Newspaper Parcel 1d. black on white imperforate, ''Henry Dykes, Supt'' at foot, unused (Ewen 1), same but without inscription at right but still signature, 1d. perf. 10 (Ewen 2), 1875 2d. black on yellow used (Ewen 5), and unrecorded 2d. black on blue with signature, rare. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Burry Port & Gwendraeth Valley Railway Company 1909 2d. blue pair, 5d. green, 1920 2d. perf. 10 used.

Railway Stamps: Parcel Stamps: Cambrian Railways: 1916 (circa), a small used selection, incl. range of Stations and cancels, etc. (20)

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Cardiff Railway, 2d. red and blue and 4d. red and blue used 1920/21, only a handful are known. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Cheshire Lines Commitee: 1865 Single Newspaper used (unrecorded), 2d. Prepaid Newspaper Parcel used (Ewen 2), and another without overprint (unrecorded). Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Cockermouth, Keswick & Penrith Railway: 1875 die I 1/2d., 2d. and 3d. mint, 1d. used (Ewen 2-5), also 1d. blue mint (unrecorded), 1903 die II 1/2d., 2d., 3d. (2) mint, 1/2d., 1d., and 2d. unused (Ewen 1-4 sub type), 1912 (?) 3d. blue mint. (13)

Railway Stamps: Parcel Stamps: Cockermouth, Keswick & Penrith Railway: 1910/20's ''Caledonian Railway'' style blue Parcel stamps, 6d., 1s., 1s.3d., 2s. and 2s.6d. used, 9d. on way-bill, 1918 Keswick to Harrington, 1921 4d. Railway letter post Braithwaite to Keswick. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Colne Valley Railway design II 1d. mint (3), used (2), 2d. mint (2), 4d. mint and used, 6d. mint (2), used, also 2d. mint proof (no control), three later unrecorded Parcel Stamps 1d., 9d. and 1s. used. (16)

Railway Parcel Stamps: Cornwall Railway: 1870 (circa) Newspaper Parcel of ''cheque'' type, (unrecorded) signed C. E. Compton, Supt. (also Supt. of South Devon Railway), 1d. black on white used Falmouth, 2d. black on blue unused and 3d. black on mauve unused. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Cornwall Railway: 1883 Newspaper Frank 1d. unused, 2d. mint and used, 3d. used (Ewen 2-4), second design 1d. mint, 3d. used, issued by J. Hender, Chief Accountant (Ewen 5, 6), 2d. and 6d. used issued by J. Conner, Chief Accountant (Ewen 8, 10), rare. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Easingwold Railway, Vale of York, 1898 Office letter, two (1d.) News Parcel stamps mint, 1d. News Parcel stamp (some staining). This Railway was not listed by Ewen, scarce.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Eastern and Midlands Railway: 1893 Single Newspaper 1/2d. mint and used (2), Two Newspapers 1d. mint and used (Ewen 1, 2), 1/2d. overprinted ''Midlands & Great Northern Joint Railways'', in red used and 1/2d. Midland & Great Northern Joint Railways-Eastern Section used, neither recorded, rare group. (7)

Railway Stamps: Parcel Stamps: Ffestiniog Railway: A collection of red stamps, incl. different Stations, predominately mint, some multiples, 10s. on 6d. Blaenau Ffestiniog, etc. (162)

Railway Parcel Stamps: The Furness Railway: 1865 One Newspaper black on blue cancelled (unrecorded), One Newspaper blue mint single and amazing block of eight mint, Two Newspaper unused (Ewen 15, 16), 1890 overprinted ''TO L & NW ETC'' mint (Ewen 18) and 1895 One Newspaper unused cancelled (Ewen 20). Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: The Furness Railway: 1865 rouletted 2d., 3d. (2) used (Ewen 1, 2), 1875 1/2d. (unrecorded), 1d. used (4), 2d. mint and used (5), 2d. dark brown used, 3d. mint and used (Ewen 3-5). (18)

Railway Parcel Stamps: The Furness Railway: 1870 ''Prepaid Milk'' stamp 6d. (2, one damaged), 6d. overprinted ''CANCELLED'' (tear), 9d. mint (3), 12d. mint (repaired), scarce group. (Ewen 12-14). Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: The Furness Railway: 1870 ''Prepaid Milk Parcel'' one sheet of thirty of these stamps were imported my Moens in 1868/69. Three examples from this sheet, differing from previous lot, all showing plate wear and superb re-entry. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: The Furness Railway: 1890 overprinted ''L.& N.W. Furness Joint Line only'' 1d. overprinted reading down unused, 2d. overprint reading up mint and used, each with different overprint font. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: The Furness Railway: 1896 Prepaid Newspaper Parcel ''The Furness Railways'' 1/2d. overprinted (Ewen 25), 1898 ''The Furness Railway 1/2d. mint, 1d. mint and used, 2d. used (Ewen 28-30), overprinted 1d. and 2d. used (Ewen 32, 33), 1902 ''Furness Railway'' 1/2d. mint (3), used, 1d. mint (6), used, 2d. mint (3), used, 3d. mint (unrecorded), overprinted 1/2d. mint (4), 1d. mint (6, different fonts), 2d. mint (4) (Ewen 34-39). (37)

Railway Parcel Stamps: The Furness Railway: 1913 (circa) Parcel stamp in green, 1d. to 1s. used, 6d. used on way-bill from Whitehaven to Harrington dated 1918, 1885 ''Parcel'' letter from Green Road to Whitehaven, postage paid with ''The Furness Railways'' parcel label.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Great Northern Railway: Undated Parcel letter endorsed ''All charges Paid'' with G.N.R. label sent from Sleaford to Newark. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Great Northern Railway: 1859 printed Accounts Department letter from Birmingham Station, bearing 3lbs. Corn Samples (Ewen no. 81), rare on document. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Great Northern Railway: 1890 (circa) Farm and Agricultural Produce 6d. used, 8d. unused, 10d. mint, 1s. and 1s.2d. unused (Ewen 101-105), 1900 Die II 6d. mint (Ewen 106).

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Great Western Railways: A study collection on leaves, incl. multiples, 1900 Corn Samples 3d. mint (2), some plating studies, etc. (268)

Railway Parcel Stamps: Great Western Railway: 1870 proof sheet of twelve in black comprising 1d to 1s. (1lb. to 12lbs.). Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Great Western Railway: 1870 Parcel letter from Corn Exchange Office Stratford upon Avon to Evesham, ''Per 11.12 train'', payment by G.W.R. to S.W.R. label, printed with destination with original letter, unusual. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Great Western Railway: 1875 ''string'' letter from Dorrington to Salop, postage paid 1s., indicated by G.W.R. Parcel label, very high rate and unusual. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Great Western Railways: 1880 to 1941, a collection former by Capt. Jackson, being an in depth study of the various printings, etc. (293)

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Guernsey Railway: 2d. green on buff and 2d. black on pale yellow, Guernsey Electric Railway Company 1d. mauve on grey, 1d. pale mauve on blue-green, 2d. black on blue (corner fault), all used, scarce.

Railway Stamps: Parcel Stamps: Hull & Barnsley Railway: 1885 1/2d. carmine mint, 1d. and 2d. used, 1905 2d. green mint, 1910-20 8d. black on whire Hull (Cannon St.) and 1s. black on white Hull (Beverly St.), scarce. (6)

Railway Parcel Stamps: Isle of Man Railway Company: 1916 (circa) Paid Luggage labels, selection with different stations and different rates, provisional overprints, etc. (62)

Railway Stamps: Parcel Stamps: Isle of Man and Belfast Steamship Co. Ltd., Prepaid Parcel label from Douglas, I.O.M. Railway Parcel 3s. from Port Erin to Liverpool, Manx Electric Railway 1p. Newspaper label, 1963 I.O.M. Steam Packet cover from Douglas to Euston bearing 1s. label, Belfast Steamship 2d. and 3s. Parcel stamps from Liverpool used in 1940.

Railway Stamps: Parcel Stamps: Isle of Wight Central Railway: 1898 3d. lilac mint (Ewen no. 3), 1922 8d. and 1s. used, 1915 and 1920 4d. and 7s.6d. Parcel stamps used, a very scarce group. (5)

Railway Stamps: Parcel Stamps: Knott End Railway: 1919 Caledonian Railway style and colour Parcel stamps, 1d., 5d. and 8d. used, very rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Parcel Stamps: Lancashire & Yorkshire Railway: 1d. blue Wyre Dock Carriage Parcel stamp in an unused sheet of thirty.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway: 1879 letter from Rawlenstall to Accrington with L.Y.R. ''Paid'' stamp, cut into four when ''string'' detached, with original letter. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Lancashire and Yorkshire Railway: 1911 cover from South Short to Sporting Chronicle, Manchester, urgent carriage paid by 4d. L.Y.R. stamp, unusual. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Parcel Stamps: Liverpool Overhead Railway Company: 1d., 2d. and 4d. used, scarce.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Liverpool Overhead Railway Company: 1940 11/2d. stationery envelope, bearing 1d. and 2d. Parcel stamps, cancelled by boxed ''PRINCES DOCK/UP/CANCELLED'' datestamp, scarce. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Llanelly Railway & Dock Company Newspaper 1/2d. black and red used (2). Design probably taken from Great Northern Railway. Very highly rated by Ewen. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: London, Brighton & South Coast Railway: 1d. Bicycle Insurance Ticket mint, very unusual. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: London, Brighton & South Coast Railway: 1875/76 4d. Prepaid Parcel label mint (small tear at base) in red. Only example recorded, also original 1875 notice, rare. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: London, Chatham & Dover Railways; 1891 (Feb. 2) 1d. pink stationery envelope, handstamped ''L.C.& D.R./SITTINGBOURNE'' and ''CHATHAM/L.C.D.R.'' datestamps in violet, manuscript ''2''. Railway Letter Fee stamps were unavailable for a short period hence the handstamps. Very rare use on the second day of the railway letter service. Photo.

Railway Telegraph Stamps: London, Chatham & Dover Railway: 3d. black on greyish and 1s. black on greyish, unused, extremely rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Parcel Stamps: London Midland & Scottish Railway/Midland Division: 1924 Midland style green Parcel stamps, 9d. (2), 10d. (3) and 2s. used, mixed condition, but rare stamps.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: London & North Eastern Railways: Five covers all with Parcel stamps, 1935 Express cover with 3d. (Nottingham), 1949 cover with 5d. (Monkseaton), 1950 Express cover with 6d. (Cambridge), K.G.VI cover with 7d. cancelled ''THE RAILWAY EXECUTIVE/FISH TRAFFIC AGENT/St. ANDREWS DOCK/HULL'', 1955 cover with 9d. (Frinton-on-Sea).

Railways: Parcel Stamps: London & North Eastern Railway: 1920s postal stationery envelope based on N.E.R, wide version, unused, very rare. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: London & North Eastern Railway: 1920s postal stationery envelope based on N.E.R, unused, very rare. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: London & North Eastern Railway: 1940s £100 Parcel stamp used, rare. Possibly used for transport of military equipment, rare. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: London & North Eastern Railway: 1942 £10 (2) and £40 Parcel stamps used. Possibly used for transport of military equipment, rare. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: London & North Eastern Railways: Six covers each with L.N.E.R. Parcel stamps with 3d. (Manors North), 1932 3d,. (Billericay), 1941 9d. (King's Lynn) with additional ''Delivery by Special Messenger'' label, 1935 3d. (Liverpool Street), 1948 3d. and 1d. (2, Edinburgh), 1936 3d. (Doncaster Central).

Railway Parcel Stamps: London & North Western Railway: London & North Western Railway: 1864 Prepaid Newspaper Parcels, seven imperforate proofs 3d. to 5s. in black on yellow, five proofs 2d. to 9d. in green on white overprinted ''SPECIMEN'' and on original publicity sheet, Newspaper proofs One, Two, Three and Four on official publicity sheet, also includes rate information, an exceptional lot. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: London & North Western Railway: 1890 ''Carriage Paid as a parcel for immediate delivery'' from Liverpool to Shrewsbury, local 5d. endorsement with original letter. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: London & North Western Railway Company: 1908 (Dec. 23) printed envelope to Wolverhampton, with ''URGENT'', ''Via Holyhead'', ''On Irish Clearing House Service'', with circular violet ''I. R. C. H./DESPATCHED'' datestamp, most unusual. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: London & North Western Railways: A collection on leaves formed by Captain Jackson, incl. specialised study of the various printings, all used, etc. (680)

Railways: Parcel Stamps: London & North Western Railways and London, Midland & Scottish Railways, a study collection in a stockbook, incl. duplicated values to £1 (3), etc. (100s)

Railway Parcel Stamps: London Passenger Transport Board: 1941 letter from Chesham, ''3d. paid rail letter to London'', addressed to U.S.A., with Air Mail label and 1s.3d. paid. However intercepted by censor and refused with label added ''RETURNED TO SENDER/BY THE CENSOR'''', very unusual. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: London, Tilbury & Southend Railway: 2d. red with black overprint ''PREPAID PARCEL/2d./AT OWNER'S RISK''. four other example are known and this may be an essay. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Lynton & Barnstaple Railway: 1d. Newspaper mauve on white label used (must be before 1900) unrecorded by Ewen, also 1917-18 Paid 5d. from Lynton & Lynmouth, 4d. and 6d. from Bratton Fleming, a rare group. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Lynn and Fakenham Railway: 1893 (?) 1/2d. red, black overprint used, rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Parcel Stamps: Mersey Railway: 1886 Prepaid Newspaper 1d. and 2d. mint, 1d. used (3), 2d. used (2, one with WHS&S perfin), proof of 1d. and 3d. in black, News Parcel 1d. blue mint, used strip of six, 1d. yellow mint, 3d. green mint and 2d. red used. (19)

Railway Parcel Stamps: Metropolitan Railway Express Parcel Delivery: Flack's, Bishopsgate Station, 3d. used, very unusual type and noted by Morley in 1864, Ewen does not illustrate. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Midland Railway: 1853 imperforate 6lb. black on orange overprinted ''SPECIMEN'' with manuscript date. The stamp predates the first issue by two years, also 1889 2d. ''Local Prepaid Parcel on Corn or Coal Business'' (Ewen 45), reported in 1889 but this is the only example known. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Monmouthshire Railway & Canal Company 1860 (circa) 1d. red ''News Parcel'' mint, 3d. blue used, unrecorded by Ewen, also Mid Wales Railway 1860 (circa) 1d. black on white used, rare. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Monmouth Rail & Canal Company 1870 1d., 2d. and 3d. mint, very scarce (Ewen 2-4). Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: North Eastern Railway and London & North Eastern Railway collection in a stockbook and on leaves, incl. Parcel and Newspaper stamps, various issues sorted, from all periods, duplication, etc. (many 100s)

Railway Stamps: Parcel Stamps: North Eastern Railway: A collection with 1855 black 3lb. to 48lb. (5), 1899 11/2d. blue (5), local overprint 11/2lb. plus 48lb (5), 1895 11/2lb. to 24lb. in black (18), 1906 1d., 2d., 4d. red and 6d. mint, 1d. to 4d. used (38). (71)

Railway Stamps: Parcel Stamps: North Eastern Railways: A collection, incl. 1898 numbers in corner 1d. to 1s., 1903 2d. on Mercury, Leeds envelope, 1905 design 1d. to 6d. mint and used, 1911 4d. to 1s., 1914 1d. to 5s, 1917 to 10s., also a pair of Luggage labels, etc. (95)

Railway Stamps: Parcel Stamps: North Eastern Railway: A collection on leaves with 1905 1d., 4d., 5d. and 6d. mint, 4d. and 8d. used (8), 1911 4d. and 6d., 1914 1d. to 5s. (31 used), 1917 1d. to 10s. (35 used), 1910 Parcels with Newspaper 2d. and 3d. used with control, 1d., 3d. (2) and 6d. used. Ex Capt. Jackson. (87)

Railways: Parcel Stamps: North Eastern Railway: 1895 2d. retouch and cancelled ''Leeds Mercury'' on envelopes (2), 1895 3lb. overprinted ''LOCAL'' on Daily News envelope, 1918 Waybill for ''One Rabbit in Box'' with 5d. and 1s. cancelled at Sedgefield.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: North Eastern Railway: 1860-1960 a small collection of mint (three are unused) stamps, incl. 3/4d. on 1/2d. unused (rare), scarce. (25)

Railways: Parcel Stamps: North Eastern Railway: 1866 printed envelope with imprinted stamp no. 872420 used 1886 (Aug. 6) to Hartlepool, rare. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: North Eastern Railway: 1887 printed envelope with imprinted stamp no. 951315 used 1887 (Sept. 29) from Trimdon to Hartlepool, rare. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: North Eastern Railway: 1890s printed envelope, wide format with imprinted stamp no. 110289 (wide format), unused, unrecorded by B. Childs, with typed letter inside dated 1895. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: North Eastern Railway: 1890s printed envelope with imprinted stamp no. 311907, unused, scarce. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: North Eastern Railway: 1899 printed envelope with imprinted stamp no. 330589 used 1899 (Apr. 21) from Ferry Hill to Middlesborough, unusually the stamp is cancelled by guard's handstamp, rare. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: North Eastern Railway: 11/2lb., 3lb. and 6lb. in black, 11/2lb., 3lb. and 12lb. in blue used. Cat. B. Childs £340.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: North Eastern Railway: 1923 Provisional overprints when formed into L.N.E.R., overprinted ''LONDON &'' 4d., 5d., 7d., 9d., 1s., 1s.3d. and 2s., overprinted ''L.N.E. & L.M.S. (Leeds New Station)'' 4d., 5d., 7d., 9d., 1s., 1s.1d. (damaged), 1s.3d. and 2s, a scarce group. Cat. B. Childs £450. (15)

Railway Parcel Stamps: North Staffordshire Railway: 1875 4d. black on pale pink imperforate mint (unrecorded), 2d. black on vermilion used (2) letter A & H (former not recorded, Ewen 3), rare. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Pembroke and Tenby Railways 1870 Newspaper Parcel 3lbs., 6lbs., 12lbs., 24lbs., 48lbs. mint, unrecorded. These stamps came from the collection of W. Lincoln Jr. who traded in stamps in the 1860's. Each stamp has manuscript notes on the face and on reverse giving price and duty, believed unique. (5). Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway: 2d., 3d., 4d., 6d., 9d., 1s., 1s.6d., 2s.6d. and 5s. printer's samples for Parcel and Luggage Tickets, very few known. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway: 1947 cover to Hythe Station, onwards to Hemel Hempstead, fee pair by 1d. (3) Parcel and Luggage tickets, scarce. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Romney Hythe & Dymchurch Railway: 1959 ''Parcel letter'' from Hythe to Birmingham. Unusual use of an ''Excess Fare'' label (charged 1s.), rare. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Severn & Wye Railway 1904 1/2d. mint (4), 1d. mint (4), 2d. mint (4) and 3d. mint (4), also Severn and Wye Joint Railway 2d. R.L.S. (17)

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Sirhowy Railway Company, 1868 1st. printing 1d. mint pair, 2d. unused, 2nd. printing 1d. mint and 3d. unused, scarce group.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: South Devon Railway: 1855 Telegram form from London to Plympton (Electric Telegraph Co.), but arrived outside duty hours and diverted to Plymouth. Returned to Plympton as a Railway Parcel at a fee of 4d., very unusual. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: South Devon Railway: 1863 1d. black on white unused, size 68 x 36mm, but signed ''C.E. Comton Supt.'', this type unrecorded by Ewen. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Parcel Stamps: South Eastern Railway: Undated Parcel letter from Aldershot to Reading, paid by Aldershot label including pd. paid, very rare early item. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: South Eastern & Chatham Railway: 1899 selection, comprising 1d. no control mint and used, 1d. black control mint (2), red controls 1/2d. mint and used (2), 1d. unused (12) and used, 11/2d. mint (2), 2d. mint, unused (2) and used, 3d. mint (2), used, 4d. mint (2), Prepaid Farm Produce 4d. (2) and 8d. used. (34)

Railway Parcel Stamps: Southern Railway: 1940 Express letter from Holborn Viaduct to Petts Wood, 3d. Express fee paid, scarce. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Stockton and Darlington Railway: 1868 Parcel letter from Bowes to Penrith, postage 6d. paid and shown by Stockton and Darlington Railway label, scarce usage. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Stratford-upon-Avon & Midland Junction Railway: Newspaper Parcel 1/2d. and 1d. marginal pairs mint, rare. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Vale of Clwyd Railway 1865-68 31lbs., 16lbs. and new design 31lbs., probably essays as no stamps issued, rare.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Vale of Rheidol Railway, 1904 1d. mint pair, 2d. and 3d. unused pairs, scarce.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: West Sussex Railway (Chichester & Selsey Tramways): 3d. red used, one of the great rarities in Railway philately. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Weston, Clevedon and Portishead Light Railway: 2d. and 4d. unused Parcel tickets, only known examples. Photo.

Railways: Parcel Stamps: Whitehaven Junction Railway: 1850 (circa) Parcel wrapper carried as a railway parcel from Whitehaven to Carlisle with large ''WHITEHAVEN JUNCTION RAILWAY'' Parcel stamp, charged 10d. upon arrival, early item. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Wirral Railway: 1883 Prepaid Newspaper Parcel 1d., 2d. and 3d. mint, each in blocks of four and two singles, later 1d. on white and on orange used. Ewen 1-3. (20)

Railway Parcel Stamps: Wrexham, Mold & Connah's Quay Railway: One Newspaper black on yellow mint, 1d. and 2d. green mint, Prepaid Parcel. Very short lived issue before the company went insolvent circa 1905. Ewen 1, 2, and unrecorded. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Yarmouth and North Norfolk Railway: One Newspaper 1/2d. black overprint on red stamp, unused and used (2 of 3 recorded), rare. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: York, Newcastle & Berwick Railway, and Leeds Northern Railways: 1857 letter from Market Weighton to Pocklington, postage paid by 3d. parcel label, rare. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: York & North Midland Railway: 1859 letter/telegram sent from London, received at York and then posted as a ''string'' letter to Pocklington, bearing York to Pocklington Paid label, original contents included. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: A collection on leaves, incl. City of Glasgow Union Railway, Dumbarton & Balloch Joint Line, Dundee and Arbroath Joint Railway 1920 4d. mint (2), Glasgow, Barrhead & Kilmarnock Joint Railway 1891 2d. unused, Great North of Scotland Railway, Invergarry and Fort-Augustus Railway 1903 2d. mint, North British Railway Company, Portpatrick & Wigtownshire Railways, etc., varied condition. (201)

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Caledonian Railway Company: 1899 (circa) envelope to Aberdeen, bearing 1881 1d. lilac and Caledonian 2d. tied by large oval ''CALEDONIAN RAILWAY/TRANSFERRED/AT/ABERDEEN'' in violet Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Caledonian Railway Company: 1899 (circa) 1/2d. stationery card (creased) to Newtyle, bearing Caledonian 2d. tied by oval ''NEWTYLE/STATION/CAL. RY'' in violet. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Caledonian Railway Company: 1899 (circa) envelope (opened out) to Shipley, bearing 1881 1d. lilac and Caledonian 2d. both with pen cancellations with fine advert for the Great Western Hotel Oban on reverse. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Caledonian Railway Company: 1899 (Dec. 7) envelope to Sheffield, bearing 1881 1d. lilac (2) with Sheffield duplex, Caledonian 2d. tied by oval ''Conveyed/MANCHESTER/London Road/And to be so/abstracted'' in violet. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: City of Glasgow Union Railway: 1898 2d. olive green, unused example and another with ''DUKE STREET/STATION'' in red, scarce. R de L-S no. 2. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Dumbarton & Balloch Joint Line: 1926 (Jan. 11) envelope to Brighton, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. tied by London machine cancellation and Dumbarton 4d. blueish green tied by ''DUMBARTON & BALLOCH'' in violet, rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Dundee and Arbroath Joint Railway: 1898 2d. very dark green sheet of twelve, 1899 2d. vermilion two sheets of twelve, 1920 4d. light vermilion in a sheet of twelve, mint, varied condition. Ex Capt. Jackson.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Glasgow, Barrhead & Kilmarnock Joint Railway: 1898 2d. block of twelve and single, 1900 2d. two sheets of twelve and single, 1910 2d. sheet of twelve, mint, mainly good to fine.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Glasgow & South Western Railway: 1901 (May 1) envelope to London, bearing 1900 1/2d. blue-green (2) tied by Largs c.d.s's, Glasgow 2d. with pen cancellation. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Glasgow & South Western Railway: 1904 (circa) envelope to Stranraer, bearing K.E.VII 1d. and Glasgow 2d. with ''NEW LUCE'' in violet. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Great North of Scotland Railway: 1920 handstruck ''4d.'' in red on 3d. green in a mint sheet of twelve, one stamp with small tear, otherwise fine. R de L-S no. 14. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Highland Railway Company: 1909 (July) envelope addressed to Strathtay bearing K.E.VII 1/2d. (2), forwarded as an Express letter to Stirling and franked K.E.VII 4d. cancelled Strathtay c.d.s. with The Highland 2d. cancelled ''GRANDTULLY'' in violet, unusual and scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: North British Railway Company: 1908 (circa) long envelope to Edinburgh, endorsed at top ''Express Delivery'', bearing K.E.VII 4d. orange cancelled by pencil crosses and North British 2d. with pencil cross and two line ''JAS. WILSON/N.B.R. Guard'' in violet. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: North British Railway Company: 1921 (Aug. 7) K.G.V 2d. stationery envelope to Brighton, bearing North British handstruck ''4'' in violet on 2d. tied by Edinburgh machine cancellation, very rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: North British Railway Company: 1924 (Mar. 17) envelope to London, bearing K.G.V 1/2d. and 11/2d. tied by London machine cancellation and ''LONDON & NORTH EASTERN RLY.'' in violet with North British 4d. tied by violet oval ''PASSENGER DEPT.(N.B. SECTION)/ABERDEEN''. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Portpatrick & Girvan Joint Line: 1891 (Feb.) 2d. dull green with manuscript ''Stranraer Harbour 26/6/91'', extremely rare, very few examples known. R de L-S no. 1. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Portpatrick & Wigtownshire Joint Railways: 1908 (Dec. 19) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.E.VII 1d. and Portpatrick 2d. tied by Castle Kennedy c.d.s, rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Parcel Stamps: Aberdeen and Arbroath and Forfar Railways: 1848 envelope addressed to Montrose, from the Sheriff's Office in Forfar, with manuscript ''P. Railway 23 Feby 1848 43/4 train, bearing Aberdeen and Arbroath and Forfar Railways, Parcel Montrose label, rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Parcel Stamps: Aberdeen Railway: 1854 ''Parcel'' large part cover from Aberdeen to Edinburgh, ''postage'' paid by Parcel label, very rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Parcel Stamps: Caledonian Railway: 1/2d. blue Parcel stamp for up to 28lb. used and 1d. Sugar Sample not exceeding 61lbs. (torn) used, neither recorded by Ewen. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Parcel Stamps: Caledonian Railway: ''Shop Parcel'' label 1d. for not exceeding 28lb. noted by Ewen but not these, 1d. black on pale blue (manuscript ''Obsolete'') and 1d. on orange, both mint. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Parcel Stamps: Dundee & Arbroath Railway: 1880 1/2d., 2d. and 7d. mint wat-bills, Joint Railway in brown 5d. to £1 (10 unused), L.M.S.-L.N.E. 3/4d., 2d., 3d., 4d. and 5d. black on orange unused, 1d. black on red unused. (19)

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Parcel Stamps: Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway: ''One Newspaper Only'' mint, rare and unrecorded, Portpatrick and Girvan Joint Committee 1d. and 2d. News label mint. (3). Photo.

Railways: Scotland: Parcel Stamps: Edinburgh & Glasgow Railway: 1863 and 1865 engraved proofs for 2d. and 4d. with corrections in ink and instructions, unique. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Parcel Stamps: Edinburgh and Glasgow Railway: 1871 Electric and International Telegraph Company and original telegram, sent as ''Parcel letter'' from Edinburgh to Linlithgow, parcel label on reverse, rare. Ex Ebor. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Parcel Stamps: Glasgow, Barrhead & Kilmarnock Joint Railway: Newspaper Parcel 1/2d., 1d., 2d. and 3d., none recorded by Ewen, rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Parcel Stamps: Glasgow & South Western Railway: 1d. Sugar Sample mint (Ewen no. 9), Newspaper label 1d. for 1lb. to 3lb used ''From Glasgow'', rare. Unrecorded by Ewen. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Scotland: Glasgow & South Western Railway: 1900 (circa) Shop Parcel labels (unrecorded by Ewen) 1d. not exceeding 28lbs., red on pale blue overprinted St. Enoch Station mint, 1d. not exceeding 14lbs. black on pale blue (purchased by Ewen on 3 Oct 1906). Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Parcel Stamps: Great North of Scotland Railway: 1895 design 3 die 5 frame and corners trefoils, 1/2d., 1d. (2), 2d. (2), 3d. (2) all unused (Ewen 12-22), perforated 1/2d. mint, 3d. unused (Ewen nos. 19, 22), North of Scotland and Orkney and Shetland Steam Navigation Company Newspaper 1/2d. and 1d. mint, both overprinted ''Per Pentland Firth only''. (11)

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Parcel Stamps: Great North of Scotland Railway: 1895 design 3 die 5 trefoil border and corners 3d. in an unused block of six (part stuck down to paper), Ewen no. 22. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Parcel Stamps: Great North of Scotland Railway: 1898 two envelopes addressed to Banffshire Journal with 2d. ''Newspaper Only'', one imperforate, other rouletted, neither recorded by Ewen. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Parcel Stamps: Great North of Scotland Railway: 1920 special ''Salmon Express'' cover with 6d. and 10d. red Parcel stamps from Cambus O' May, ''Per Caledonian Route'' label, addressed to London, rare. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Scotland: Highland Railway: The Sutherland Railway-Bonar Bridge and Golspie: 1874 3d., 4d., 5d., 6d., 7d., 8d., 9d. and 10d. mint (Ewen 605-611), 1874 'At Owner's Risk' 1/4d. and 1d. mint (Ewen 614, 616).

Railway Parcel Stamps: Scotland: Highland Railway (Golspie & Helmsdale): 1874 2d., 3d., 4d., 5d. and 6d. mint (Ewen 504-508), 1875 ''At Owner's Risk'' 1/4d., 1/2d. and 1d. mint latter unrecorded. Ewen 509, 510. (8)

Railway Parcel Stamps: Scotland: Highland Railway: The Sutherland and Caithness Railway: 1875 ''At Owner's Risk'' 1/4d., 1d., 3d. mint, 1/2d. unused (Ewen 701-703, 705), Thurso & Stromness (Orkneys) 1875 ''At Owner's Risk'' 1/4d., 1/2d., 1d. mint (Ewen 301-303).

Railway Parcel Stamps: Scotland: Highland Railway: 1885 Highland 1/4d., 1/2d., 1d. and 3d, mint (Ewen 10-12), Wick & Lybster Joint Railway 1900 1/2d. to 4d. mint (Ewen 402-406), also later 1/4d., 3d., 5d. and 7d. mint, Invergary & Fort Augustus Railway1/2d. to 7d. mint (Ewen 2-7), The Dornoch Light Railway 1902 1/4d., 3/4d., 11/2d. and 2d. mint (Ewen 1, 3, 5, 6), also Highland Railway and Invershin, Sutherland 1923 on address label. (25)

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Parcel Stamps: North British Railway: 6d. newspaper parcel in an unused block of six (Ewen no. 34), Parcel stamp in green (1910-20's) 1d. to 10s. with Station names (38 used), 2s.6d. on way-bill for one sheep from Cameron Bridge to Carnoustie. (45)

Railway Stamps: Scotland: Parcel Stamps: North British Railway: Way-Bills collection with 1880's from Edinburgh, and 1s. mint, 1890's 1/2d. used, 1d. used, 2d. on mauve used (2), 3d. used, 2d. on orange and 5d. mint, 1900's 1/2d. mint (2), 1d. mint, 2d. mint and used, 3d. mint and used, 7d. mint, 1900's 1/2d. mint. (18)

Railways Scotland: Railway Parcel Stamps: Stirling & Bridge of Allan Tramways Co. Limited: Undated envelope to Stirling, endorsed ''Per Tram car'', with two 1d. black on green Parcel label stamps (usual torn corner cancellations) on reverse. Photo.

Railways Scotland: Railway Parcel Stamps: Stirling & Bridge of Allan Tramways Co. Limited: Undated envelope to Stirling, endorsed ''Per Tramway car'', on reverse 2d. black on white Parcel label stamp with usual torn corner cancellation. Photo.

Railways Scotland: Railway Parcel Stamps: Stirling & Bridge of Allan Tramways Co. Limited: Undated envelope to Stirling, endorsed ''Per Tramway car'', on reverse 2d. black on white Parcel label stamp with usual torn corner cancellation. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: A collection in an album, incl. Ballycastle Railway with 2d. blue mint (2) used, Belfast and County Down Railway, Castlederg & Victoria Bridge Tramway Company, Cavan & Leitrim and Roscommon Light Railway, Clogher Valley Railway Company Limited 1898 2d. mint pair variety imperforate vertically between, Cork and Macroom Direct Railway 1895 2d. blue used, Cork, Blackrock and Passage Railway 1892 2d. mint, 1920 handstamp ''4'' on 2d. mint, Donegal Railway Company 1920 handstruck ''3'' on 2d. mint, Dundalk Newry and Greenore Railway, Great Northern Railway Company 1920 handstruck ''3'' on 2d. mint, Great Southern and Western Railway, Midland Great Western Railway, Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway Company 1920 handstruck ''3'' on 2d. used, Sligo, Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway 1908 2d. blue unused, 191? 2d. red unused, etc., mixed condition. (few 100s)

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Ballycastle Railway: 1903 (Sept. 3) envelope to Newcastle on Tyne, bearing K.E.VII 1d. and Ballycastle 2d. all cancelled Newcastle on Tyne. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Belfast and County Down Railway: 1899 envelope to Staffordshire, bearing 1881 1d. lilac and Belfast 2d. tied by Belfast c.d.s., oval station cancellation, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Belfast and County Down Railway: 1903 envelope to London, bearing K.E.VII 1d. tied by Belfast c.d.s. and Belfast 2d. with crayon cross, envelope dirty, otherwise fine. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Belfast and County Down Railway: 1910 (Apr. 10) envelope to Droitwich, bearing K.E.VII 1d. and Belfast 2d. both tied by Belfast machine cancellation and crayon cross, with original enclosed letter. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Cavan & Leitrim Railway: 1893 (Feb. 6) envelope to Cavan, bearing 1881 1d. lilac and Cavan 2d. both tied by Cavan duplexes and straight line ''BALLINAMORE'' in violet, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Cavan & Leitrim Railway: 1902 (Sept. 4) large O.H.M.S. envelope to Dublin, bearing K.E.VII 1d. and Cavan 2d. both tied by Dublin c.d.s's and ink cancellation, manuscript ''Per Passr. Train from Dromod, To be Delivered at once''. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Cavan & Leitrim Railway: 1820 (Mar. 26) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1/2d. and 1d. tied by indistinct c.d.s's with Cavan 3d. tied by ''BALLINAMORE/C & L RLY'' datestamp in violet, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Cavan & Leitrim Railway: 1921 4d. rose-carmine, in an unmounted mint sheet of twenty-four, with ''560'' sheet number, fine. R de L-S no. 5.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Cork, Brandon and South Coast Railway: 1898 (Feb. 3) envelope to Essex, bearing 1881 1d. lilac and Cork 2d. both tied by Cork c.d.s's. scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Cork & Macroon Direct Railway: 1898 2d. green in a mint sheet of eight, fine. R de L-S. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Donegal Railway Company: 1923 (Jan. 22) envelope to Ballintra, bearing Ireland 1922-34 2d. tied by Ballyshannon c.d.s. and The County Donegal handstruck ''4'' on 2d. tied by ''BALLYSHANNON'' in violet, rare. R. de L-S no. 8. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Donegal Railway Company: 1924 (circa) long envelope to Ballintra, bearing Ireland 1922 1d. (2) and The County Donegal handstruck ''4'' on 2d. all tied by ''BALLSHANNON'' in violet, rare. R. de L-S no. 8. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Dublin & South Eastern Railway: 1920 handstruck ''4D'' in black on ''3D.'' in red (inverted) on 2d. an unused example, large part original gum, slight crease, otherwise fine and scarce. R de L-S no. 9 var. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Dublin & South Eastern Railway: 1922 (June 7) envelope to Chester, bearing 1922 2d. tied by Balle machine cancellation and Dublin 4d. cancelled by ''COREY'', fine and scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Dublin & South Eastern Railway: 1924 (Sept. 27) envelope to Blackrock bearing 1922-34 2d. tied by Blackrock c.d.s. and Dublin handstruck ''4d.'' on 3d. on 2d. cancelled by indistinct datestamp, fine and rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Dublin Wicklow & Wexford Railway: 1906 (Dec. 7) envelope to Kilkenny, bearing K.E.VII 1/2d. (2) and Wicklow 2d. all tied by Kilkenny c.d.s's. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Finn Valley Railway Company: 1891 2d. light yellow-green, used with pencil ''Kligs (Killybegs) 24/7/94'' (This stamp used as an illustration in the catalogue), extremely rare. R de L-S 1. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Great Northern Railway Company: 1895 circa envelope to Dublin, bearing 1881 1d. lilac and Great Northern 2d. tied by ''NAVAN COACHING'' in violet, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Kanturk & Newmarket Railway Company: 1891 2d. dark bluish green, an unused example, extremely rare. Only 150 produced. R de L-S no. 1. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway Company: 1898 (Apr. 15) 'Ewen' envelope to London, bearing 1881 1d. lilac tied by Londonderry c.d.s. and Londonderry 1d. deep violet blue 1d. pair, blue crayon crosses, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway Company: 1898 smaller sized 2d. two imperforate proofs in green and red on gummed paper. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway Company: 1913 (Sept. 1) envelope to Aylesbury, bearing K.G.V 1d. tied by Londonderry machine cancellation, with Londonderry 2d. rose red (smaller sized) tied by Aylesbury c.d.s. and pencil date on reverse, rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Londonderry & Lough Swilly Railway Company: 1919 (Sept. 19) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 11/2d. tied by Londonderry machine cancellation with Londonderry 2d. rose red (smaller sized) tied by oval ''L. & LS. RY/LONDONDERRY PARCELS'', rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Midland Great Western Railway: 1891 die proof of the 2d. in black on thin card (70 x 38mm), fine. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Midland Great Western Railway: 1898 (circa) envelope, endorsed at top O.H.M.S. to Dublin, bearing 1881 1d. lilac (corner fault) and MGWR 2d. both cancelled by indistinct ovals, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Sligo, Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway: 1903 (circa) envelope to Glenfarne, bearing K.E.VII 1d. and Sligo 2d. both tied by pencil crosses, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Sligo, Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway: 1903 (Apr. 6) envelope to Collooney, bearing K.E.VII 1d. and Sligo 2d. both tied by Collooney c.d.s's and crayon crosses, scarce. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Sligo, Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway: 1915 (Mar. 25) envelope to Dublin, bearing K.G.V 1d. cancelled by ''M.G.W.I.P.O./UP/NIGHT'' c.d.s. sand Sligo 2d. red both with manuscript ''Dromahair'', very rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Sligo, Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway: 1915 (May 5) envelope to Dublin, bearing K.G.V 1d. and Sligo 2d. yellow both with manuscript ''Dromalair/5/5/16'', very rare. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: West Clare Railway Company : 1898 (circa) 2d. green two mint sheets of twenty-four in different shades, mainly fine. R de L-S no. 2.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: West Clare Railway Company: 1915 (Sept. 13) 'Wilson' envelope to Manchester, bearing K.G.V 1/2d. and 1d. with Ennistymon c.d.s's and West Clare 2d. tied by circular ''C.S. & W.R./ENNIS'' datestamp, scarce. Photo.

Railways: Ireland: Parcel Stamps: Belfast & Northern Counties Railway 1885 Parcel stamps 'For the Conveyance of Farm and Garden Produce.', three values 1/2d., 1d. and 4d. mint, very scarce. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Ireland: Clontarf & Hiil of Howth Tramway: 1901 Parcel Tickets 2d., 3d. (2), 31/2d., 4d. (3), 6d. (3), also 2d. in a tête-bêche block of four (Ex Robson Lowe), mint, good to fine. (14) Photo.

Railways: Ireland: Parcel Stamps: Cork, Blackrock & Passage, Subscriber's Parcel stamps 1d. and 2d. mint, very rare. Photo.

Railways: Ireland: Parcel Stamps: Donegal Railway 1892 1d. (2) and 11/2d. mint, Dublin, Wicklow and Wexford Railway 1860 1d. (with initials B & N), five mint, unused and used, 1d. without initials mint and used, Waterford and Limerick Railway Newspaper 2d. blue, 2s.6d. Transfer Fee (W. & L.R.C.) used, 2s.6d. Transfer Fee mint. (15)

Railway Parcel Stamps: Ireland: Dublin & Blessinton Steam Tramway Company: A selection comprising 1888 large square format 1d. (damaged), 1s. mint, 1d., 2d. and 3d. used, 1895 2d., 3d. mint, 1898 3d. and 1899 1d. used, also 1888 invitation to the opening (scarce). (10)

Railway Parcel Stamps: Ireland: Dublin & Lucan Steam Tramway Company: 1894 2d., 4d. and 6d. imperforate proofs, 1895 1d. (5), 2d. (3), 3d. (3), 4d. (4) and 6d. (3) used. (21)

Railway Parcel Stamps: Ireland: Dublin United Tramway Company: A collection on leaves, incl. 1883 Contract 5d., 7d. and 8d. (two of each mint), 1886 2d. to 5s mint, 1901 1/2d. Parcel Ticket (3 mint), 1902 set to 6d. mint and 1s. used (unrecorded), Private company overprints, 1887, 1889 and 1891 issues, etc. (86)

Railway Parcel Stamps: Ireland: Dublin United Tramway Company: 1886 2d. used on large label for Parcel for cut flowers, endorsed ''per Tram Express'', rare. Photo.

Railways: Ireland: Parcel Stamps: Dundalk, Newry & Greenore 1940 (May 15) covers to London (2), both from Bellurgan, each paying R.L.S. fee with 3d. and with 1d. (3) prepaid parcels. Photo.

Railway Parcel Stamps: Ireland: Listowel & Ballybunion Railway: 1d. Parcel stamp used in 1921 at Listowel, believed unique. This was the only monorail railway in Ireland. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Parcel Stamps: Listowel & Ballybunion Railway: 1921 3d. Railway Parcel stamp, torn at top but this is the only recorded example. Photo.

Railway Stamps: Ireland: Parcel Stamps: L.M.S.-N.C.C. Railway: 1920's-1930's, selection, comprising 1d. to 5s. (13 used), S.L. & N.C. Railway 2d. to 7s.6d. (7, unused), G.S. & W.R. Railways 8d. to 15s. (7, used), Coras 1d. to 2s.10d. (11 unused).

Railways: Ireland: Parcel Stamps: Midland Great Western Railway, design II without Arms, 4d., 6d. and 1s. (Ewen 7, 8, 10) with controls, ''For a Parcel'' 9d. and 2s. (Ewen 13, 15 Athenry and Ennis Junction Railway), ''For a Parcel'' 1/2d. with diagonal red bars (Athenry and Tuam Railway Ewen 20). Each stamp cancelled number ''5'' in violet, also 6d., 9d. Die II, 1s.6d. mint (Ewen 16, 17, and 14).

Railways: Ireland: Parcel Stamps: Midland Great Western Railway, design IV, 3d. black and brown, perfin ''M/GWR'' in a complete sheet of thirty. Ewen no. 25, an exhibition piece. Photo.

Railways: Ireland: Parcel Stamps: Midland Great Western Railway, 1877 ''Market Basket Stamp'' the four issued stamps 1s., 1s.3d., 1s.9d. and 2s.6d. The 1s. value has a printed diagonal line across as per Ewen (nos. 26-29). Photo.

Railways: Ireland: Parcel Stamps: Midland Great Western Railway 1878 4d. used for parcels under 2lbs. Stamp is illustrated in Ewen (no. 4) but unpriced and the only example known to the vendor. Photo.

Railways: Ireland: Parcel Stamps: Midland Great Western Railway, Proof strikes of the toothed oval numeral cancellers dated July 1889, numbers 1 to 10 (10 is inverted). Payment instructions and quote for black ink written on same paper, unique. Photo.

Railways: Ireland: Parcel Stamps: Midland Railways, Northern Counties Committee, Luggage labels 1d. black on buff, 1d. black on pale blue (dated in pencil 1901 and 1909, both damaged), Northern Counties Railway 1d. plus duplicate pair black on buff and 1d. (2) black on white. Photo.

Railways: Ireland: Parcel Stamps: Midland Railway, Northern Countries Committee 1903 1st. printing 1d., 2d. and 3d. unused, 2nd. printing 1d. unused, Belfast & Co. Down Railway Company 2s.6d. Transfer Fee unused, Great Northern Railway Company 2s.6d. Transfer Fee mint. (6)

Railway Parcel Stamps: Ireland: Schull and Skibbereen Tramway & Light Railway: 6d. Railway stamp unused, very rare, opened in County Cork in 1886 and closed in 1947. Photo.

Railways: Ireland: Parcel Stamps: Sligo, Leitrim and Northern Counties Railway 1d. and 2d. on 1946 cover from Enniskillen to Tramore, Northern Counties Committee 1d. and L.M.S.-N.C.C. 2d. Railway stamps used on 194- cover from Strabane to Orpington, rare. Photo.

Railways: Ireland: Parcel Stamps: A residual collection incl. Clough Valley Railway 3d. R.L.S. covers (2) from Five Mile Town to London, B & C.D. Railway two 3d. R.L.S. covers from Bangor to London, 1946 C.I.E. 3d. R.L.S. cover to Dublin, 2s. B & C.D. Railway Parcel label (1936), also some cuttings, etc. (10 covers, 90 stamps)

Railways: Ireland: Luggage Labels: Ballymena Railway and Ulster Railway, Luggage labels, pair mint (label plus receipt) for Ballymena 1/2d. Ulster 1/2d., very rare. Photo.

Railways: Ireland: Luggage Labels: Belfast and County Down Railway, Subscriber's Luggage labels, two mint and one used, mint have had subscriber's name signed and both valid to Holywood and used Belfast to Newcastle, rare. Photo.

Railways: Ireland: Left Luggage Labels: Great Northern Railway/Dublin 1d. blue on white, Dublin & Drogheda Railway 1d. mauve on pale blue, Great Southern & Western Railway 2d. Dublin and no value black on white, a rare group.

Railways: Ireland: Luggage Deposit Labels, Great Western Railway 1d. black on yellow (dated 1902 in margin), 1d, black on mauve (pair and single), 1d. black on white (pair), and 1d. black on red (pair). Pairs (mint) are stamps and counterfoils (latter ungummed), singles are counterfoils, a scarce group.