Chart a nostalgic trip around the globe with removable stickers featuring iconic luggage labels from the Letterform Archive collection. From Berlin to Gibraltar to Penang to Calcutta, the book evokes a deep nostalgia for the golden age of 20th-century travel--one populated by luxury trains, hotel matchbooks and well-dressed bellboys. Faithfully reproduced and smartly arranged in a hardcover book, this selection of 450 labels allows travel enthusiasts to stick, share and delight in designs from an era of trunk luggage and grand hotels.

Hardcover, 208 pages. 8.75" x 7" x 1.25"

Learn More About Luggage Labels

Luggage labels emerged in the late 19th century as both practical identifiers and elegant calling cards of the world’s finest hotels. As grand travel flourished—particularly along storied routes like the Orient Express—hotels began issuing beautifully printed labels for guests to affix to their trunks. By the early 20th century, these small paper pieces had become miniature works of art, with bold typography, romantic illustrations, and distinctive emblems designed to capture the spirit and prestige of each destination. 

At their height between 1900 and the 1930s, well-traveled trunks were layered with labels from across Europe and beyond. With the rise of air travel and modern luggage, the tradition gradually faded, yet the charm of these labels endures.