British Rail (S) Edmondson Ticket Plate “Privilege Single” Brighton–Southampton + Proof Example

📖 Item Description

A superb piece of British Rail (Southern Region) ticketing ephemera: an original Edmondson ticket printing plate / cliché for a 2nd class “Privilege Single” ticket, accompanied by a matching Edmondson-style proof example.

Ticket text includes:

BRITISH RAIL (S)

2nd – PRIVILEGE SINGLE

BRIGHTON to SOUTHAMPTON (via Havant, Netley)

Valid 3 days

Not transferable

Ideal for collectors of Edmondson tickets, BR Southern Region, and historic railway printing/booking office material.

🧭 Condition

Printing plate shows surface wear/age toning/oxidation consistent with use and storage

Proof example is heavily worn/faded with rubbed print (see photos)

Corners/edges show wear

Please review photos carefully for exact condition and legibility

✨ Features

Edmondson ticket printing plate / cliché + proof example

British Rail Southern Region content (BR(S))

Compact display piece (see ruler photos for approximate size)

Strong collector interest: railwayana + print ephemera

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📦 Shipping

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