Titanic Era White Star Line Southampton...

Updated September 26, 2026

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Lot number40
Estimate40.00 - 50.00 USD
AuctionSale 260929
DateSeptember 29, 2026 at 10:00 PM EDT
Auction housePeriod Americana
LocationBoston, Massachusetts

Steamship Luggage Label Paper Ephemera. This original antique steamship luggage sticker strip features bold block lettering reading "SOUTHAMPTON," representing the primary English departure port for historic transatlantic ocean liners including the RMS Titanic and RMS Olympic during the golden age of steamship travel. Printed on lightweight gummed paper stock circa 1910s, this unissued ephemera piece carries strong cross-collector appeal for maritime history enthusiasts, ocean liner archivists, and Titanic collectors. Unmarked by a specific maker, the item measures approximately 10" x 2.25" (estimated based on standard period passenger luggage strips). Item is unapplied and unpasted; shows light vertical center fold creasing and minor age toning along the margins consistent with period paper storage, but remains free of significant tears or paper loss. See photos for close-up details.

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