Rare Lot of Eleven Antique Uruguayan Bus Tickets Montevideo Transit Ephemera circa 1920 to 1930
An exceptional and highly scarce historical find for international collectors of worldwide transportation memorabilia, vintage tickets, and South American urban ephemera. This is a complete lot of eleven authentic transit tickets from the early era of motorized public transportation in Montevideo, Uruguay, dating from the late 1920s to the early 1930s.
These tickets represent the pioneering years when private transport companies operated historic omnibus fleets, including famous imported chassis from American and European manufacturers.
PROMINENT TRANSIT COMPANIES INCLUDED IN THIS LOT: Empresa Studebaker: A beautiful blue ticket showcasing the early presence of the famous American car brand in Uruguayan public transit.
Empresa Renault de Omnibus: A fascinating ticket tracking early European motorized transport services in South America.
Omnibus Piriapolis: Documenting early tourist routes to the famous coastal resort town founded by Francisco Piria.
Empresa Libertad and Empresa Sud America: Classic companies from the early Montevideo urban network layout.
Omnibus Tell, Omnibus Majestic, and Empresa de Omnibus Tabare: Rare private lines that operated before the consolidation of larger municipal systems.
Empresa de Omnibus Bon Ami, Omnibus Internacional Pocitos, and Empresa de Omnibus Neptuno: Including rare seven centesimos variants and dual presentation tickets connecting Central Montevideo to residential beach areas like Pocitos.
FASCINATING HISTORIC BACK PRINTING AND ADVERTISEMENTS: The reverse side of these tickets is a true cultural goldmine, featuring charming period advertisements and typography. Highlights include promotions for Casa Revora on Rivera Street, Herreria de Carlos Dominioni in the Union neighborhood, EAS laundry products, Carbajal y Echeverria general store, and an ad for award winning national literature books at the Palacio del Libro bookstore on 25 de Mayo Street.
ITEM SPECIFICATIONS: Country of Origin: Uruguay (Mainly Montevideo routes)
Era: Late 1920s to early 1930s (Pre-WWII era)
Quantity: Eleven individual paper tickets in total
Language: Spanish text
Currency denoted: Centesimos (Uruguayan vintage currency)
CONDITION REPORT (Please Read and See Photos): This historic ephemera lot remains in excellent, remarkably stable antique condition.
Paper Integrity: The small paper tickets are complete and free of heavy modern ink markings, major stains, or structural losses. The vintage typography, serial numbers, and colors remain wonderfully sharp, clear, and distinct.
Signs of Age: Light, natural age toning and very minor handling creases along the edges consistent with genuine century old paper that was handled by historic passengers and conductors.
SHIPPING AND HANDLING: Premium Worldwide Shipping via FedEx International Priority. Fast, secure delivery with full step-by-step international tracking.
Flat Shipping Rates:
USA, Canada, and the Americas: USD 25
Europe: USD 30
Rest of the world: USD 35
The fragile paper lot will be carefully packed flat inside professional-grade protective sleeves and rigid cardboard barriers to ensure absolutely zero bending and a completely safe arrival at your destination.
Note: This collection is sold as-is, from a private collection. A magnificent and rare window into the early history of South American public transportation and vintage graphic design.