1932 Sydney Harbour Bridge Railway Ticket & Timetable
Sydney Harbour Bridge railway ticket, 1932. Dark blue leather folder with gold embossing New South Wales Government Railways. Official opening Sydney Harbour Bridge. Saturday, 19th March, 1932. A multi coloured oval insert on both sides, one showing the bridge & the other a train on the bridge. Inside the folder on the pastedowns: no. 506 issued to, Railways Act 1912, & the by laws etc. A.J. Kent, Govt Printer... And Wynyard to north Sydney and return first class -12.30pm. Train fare 10/- name Mr Ritchie (hand written) car No.7 seat No.32. Very minor foxing spots to the pastedowns. Enclosed is a card with gold embossing; time table of first train to cross the bridge after official opening ceremony. Folder size is (3.74 in. x 5.12 in.) & enclosed card is slightly less.
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- Foxing - Foxing is a type of discoloration or staining that occurs on the edges or pages of old books, manuscripts, and other paper-based materials. The term "foxing" comes from the reddish-brown color of the stains, which is similar to the color of fox fur.
Foxing is caused by a variety of factors, including exposure to moisture, high humidity, and oxidation. Over time, these environmental factors can cause the paper to yellow and develop the distinctive brownish stains. The discoloration can also be caused by pollutants in the air, such as smoke and chemicals, or by the presence of certain types of mould or mildew.
Foxing can have a significant impact on the value and appearance of old books and manuscripts, and is often considered a defect. However, some people consider foxing to be a sign of the history and aging of the paper, and view it as a desirable characteristic. - Embossed / Repousse - Embossing, also known as repousse, is the technique of decorating metal with raised designs, by pressing or beating out the design from the reverse side of the object.It is the opposite of chasing, where the decoration is applied from the front. An embossed or repoussed object may have chasing applied to finish off the design.
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