The Great Southern Railways (Ireland) was formed in 1925 from the G.S. & W.R., M.G.W.R. C.B. & S.C.R. & minor companies (formed into Great Southern Railway in 1924) and also the D. & S.E.R and was absorbed by the C.I.E. in 1945. The labels were black on white for Irish destinations and coloured paper was used for external destinations via the Ports. Labels were approx. 70mm x 44mm for codes W27 & W31 and slightly larger for codes 333 & M1666 and also external destinations.
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., Europe &
Worldwide destinations.
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 sent through the Royal Mail or Evri, 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.
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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