The Midland Railway was formed in 1844 and had destination labels on white, then mauve and, later, also purple paper, before reverting to white. Later labels were coded PF 70, then P.F. 70 R 2, dates appear from 1900 to 1914 and all measure approx. 84mm x 47mm. The last label produced was a smaller, oblong undated label (approx 84mm x 32mm) coded P.F. 70 R 2a, with the code alongside the title. Labels showing a route below the destination are slightly larger. Most labels originally had gummed backs, which can cause curling, splitting & sometimes dessication over time; especially to mauve/purple examples

Pre-grouping railway labels from England, Wales & Scotland date from before January 1923, when the GWR became larger and the LMS, LNER & SR were formed from an amalgamation of Companies in their area of operation. In turn these Companies were nationalised on 1st January 1948 to form British Railways.  Stock codes may be shown, sometimes the quantity printed and if a date is shown, eg: 2-98, 1/23, it signifies the month & year of printing or if 16-7-95, the day also, in the 19th or 20th century

Bidding Information for Tickets & Labels

Please note that some luggage labels can be quite fragile, especially those where the paper has browned and should be handled carefully

I try to accurately describe each item, and photographs/scans form part of the description. Please contact me, preferably at least 24 hours before the end of the listing, if you require any further information, before bidding.

All Items are pre-owned Originals, unless otherwise stated, and may also have minor imperfections including edge tears, mounting marks, or creases not mentioned, commensurate with their age/use.

Postage and packing is shown separately for the U.K. and selected Worldwide destinations.

Insured & tracked delivery must be selected for all items over £20

Postage charges should combine when checking out, but if not, please await combined invoice for multiple items, to save on postage. Note that prices also include packing materials, ebay postage fees & international & exchange rate fees where appropriate. Combined postage cannot be given after payment

Payment is due immediately, and must be completed within 3 days.  If you are likely to be away, or want to carry over items up to a maximum of 8 days, please contact me prior to the end of the auction.

All items are normally sent as soon as possible, and within 4 working days, following receipt of cleared funds, packed suitably to withstand the normal rigours of the postal system.

Items are normally sent through the Royal Mail, either signed for, tracked or with a certificate of posting obtained, dependent on the postage band paid for. 

Please contact me first if an item is not received within the stipulated time, so that the matter can be addressed and taken up with the Carrier. Second class postage can often take two weeks, or more, to arrive and is not guaranteed

Overseas buyers are responsible for any Customs matters, tax & import charges - Taxes or charges paid by e bay will be added to the invoice

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