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A scarce and visually striking London, Midland & Scottish Railway (LMS) parcel stamp featuring the bold 8d (eight pence) pre-decimal fare in bright orange, with the station name CRICKLEWOOD overprinted in black. Overprinted locality stamps are significantly rarer, as they were printed in small batches for specific stations or parcels offices.
Cricklewood, located in northwest London, was an important LMS hub for freight operations. Most parcel stamps were quickly discarded after delivery, and surviving station-stamped examples like this, especially in orange print, are desirable among collectors of British railway ephemera.
Purple cancellation markings remain visible, adding authentic period character.
Original LMS Railway parcel stamp
Bright orange 8d denomination (less common colour)
Station overprint: CRICKLEWOOD
Purple cancellation ink marks
Bold early 20th-century typography
A genuine piece of London railway history
Highly collectible due to the station overprint
1920s1940s (LMS operational period: 19231947)
Pre-British Rail nationalisation
Good vintage condition:
Age toning consistent with its age
Purple cancellation marks intact
Minor edge wear, no major tears
Strong readability of the overprint and fare
Excellent display piece for railwayana collectors.
