Londonbus1
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What I collect: Cinderellas and some Ephemera from Great Britain, France and Israel plus a few beautiful bits from elsewhere !! Topical interests include Flags & Judaica, the latter with an emphasis on the Jewish National Fund.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Jan 24, 2023 11:20:43 GMT
I recently returned from a trip to the UK where I spent many nice hours going back in time in Antique shops and centres and at an Antique fair. This is one of my favourite things to do during trips abroad. I had collected a (very) few baggage labels but had never thought about adding to them. Most came in mixed lots or were given to me. So it was quite a delight to see some older baggage labels still attached to their suitcases and other items of luggage during my antique browsing. They make for great decorative items I thought........but my wife would not agree to that so I dismissed the thought !! The labels though would not leave my thoughts so I went off in search....................  Most I have found are from Hotels. I wonder how many of these hotels still exist ? So now I have something more to do !!  Londonbus1 |
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Londonbus1
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What I collect: Cinderellas and some Ephemera from Great Britain, France and Israel plus a few beautiful bits from elsewhere !! Topical interests include Flags & Judaica, the latter with an emphasis on the Jewish National Fund.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Jan 25, 2023 9:03:19 GMT
As I expected, the Hotels on the labels in the previous post are luxurious types. I am guessing that lesser known and smaller Hotels did not run to the expense of printing luggage labels ! The Hotels are all still operating in their luxurious styles except the beautiful neoclassical Regis in Mexico City which was destroyed during the tragic 1985 earthquake. Here are a few more.  Looks like I have a duplicate !!  |
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Londonbus1
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Cinderella Stamp Club Member 3059
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What I collect: Cinderellas and some Ephemera from Great Britain, France and Israel plus a few beautiful bits from elsewhere !! Topical interests include Flags & Judaica, the latter with an emphasis on the Jewish National Fund.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Jan 27, 2023 10:35:13 GMT
It has been fun reading about these elite Hotels, some with a sad story attached. One such Hotel was the Inter-Continental in Curacao from the luggage label of the previous post. The label even got a supporting role in one such account nealprince-asid.com/id628.htmlThe Hotel, now the Plaza but due for demolition, was a grand place that fell on hard times after many owners. The tower of the Hotel was, and maybe still is, the tallest building in Curacao. www.wikiwand.com/en/Plaza_Hotel_Cura%C3%A7aoHere's a few more labels. I was lucky to get some of these when the seller was new and less known. Now these are selling for 10 times the price. I was outbid on every lot a few days back. Such is life.  These are USA Hotels. Does anyone know of them, or have you stayed in one ? I wonder..........  |
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Post by daniel on Feb 28, 2023 4:20:12 GMT
Scandinavian Airlines System - Asia Line Baggage Label  |
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Londonbus1
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What I collect: Cinderellas and some Ephemera from Great Britain, France and Israel plus a few beautiful bits from elsewhere !! Topical interests include Flags & Judaica, the latter with an emphasis on the Jewish National Fund.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Feb 28, 2023 10:17:53 GMT
Switzerland & Germany. These have been sold on along with the others previously shown. I decided it wasn't for me attractive as they are. I'll most likely regret it one day !   |
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Londonbus1
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What I collect: Cinderellas and some Ephemera from Great Britain, France and Israel plus a few beautiful bits from elsewhere !! Topical interests include Flags & Judaica, the latter with an emphasis on the Jewish National Fund.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Oct 12, 2023 11:02:14 GMT
While most of the above may have gone, I have been finding a few more as I prepare my collections for sale. Here are a couple from USA Airlines.   |
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Londonbus1
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What I collect: Cinderellas and some Ephemera from Great Britain, France and Israel plus a few beautiful bits from elsewhere !! Topical interests include Flags & Judaica, the latter with an emphasis on the Jewish National Fund.
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Post by Londonbus1 on Mar 9, 2024 15:46:19 GMT
Here's one from Pan American World Airways. Hawaii anyone  |
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