2989 Alaunia Photograph
According to the notes on the back of this photo, this is the “Alaunia (Cunard White Star) leaving Old Docks, So’ton, 27 Aug. 38.” Measures 3¼” x 1¼”. In excellent condition. $10.
Overprint artist card with Cunard Line marked out and Cunard White Star printed above. Unused. Good condition. $6.
Tissue deck plan for tourist third cabin on board one of the "A" Class liners. Four interior images. Measures 19½x 30". A ship we see little for. Dated April, 1929. Near mint. $22.
Tourist third cabin list for her June 27, 1925, crossing from New York to Plymouth, Cherbourg, and Hamburg. A very unusual itinerary for Cunard. The nascent German merchant fleet has not yet recovered enough from WWI to impede British service at their ports. In fair condition. An inch tear on the back cover and some staining. The front cover is creased. $12.
Printed photo card of a liner we usually don't see much for. Written on and post marked September 19, 1927. $6.
Artist's rendering card. Mint condition. $5.
Rarely seen post World War II abstract of log dated October 19, 1948. Captain Grattidge, who would become famous as captain of the Queens and for his book of that name. Cunard found a new life for Aquitania on emigrant service to Canada. The Canadian government assured Cunard of making at least £25,000 pounds per round trip. If Cunard made more, then Cunard kept the extra. If they made less, the government made up the difference. It's tough to find items from her post-war service. $22.
Mint condition log card for her voyage from Southampton to New York, dated September 30, 1933. Irving in command. $15.
(Please note, we have quantity of these from the 1930's available. Various dates.)
I love these ink blotters. Produced as colorful advertising pieces, they were inexpensive yet effective ways of promoting the companies ships. This striking image of Aquitania most probably dates to the 1920s. Measures 9½ "x 4½". $40.
Spectacular entry-into-service brochure for Cunard’s answer to Olympic. Twenty-four pages with twenty-one renderings and photos of her building. Views include her on the stocks, the first-class lounge, smoking room, swimming pool, staircase, grill room, some second class interiors, and lots more! Did you know that the original Cunard fleet could fit on the boat deck of Aquitania? Includes a printed flyer advertising Aquitania as Britain’s largest liner and announcing her first sailing on May 30, 1914. Embossed covers. In excellent condition. $175.
Printed on glossy paper, which makes the photos quite clear. 32 pages with 54 (!) photos. Covers first and second class. All amazing and most not published elsewhere, including such oddities as her motor lifeboat with bamboo wireless mast raised, the upper bridge before it was enclosed, the cabin-class barber shop, the cabin-class verandah café, etc. Embossed cover with tissue endpapers. What many consider the best brochure produced for her. Great condition with some small tears on the edge of the cover. $250.
“R.M.S. Aquitania – The World’s Wonder Ship.” This all first-class brochure is eight pages long with eleven photos of her interiors and exterior – some full page. In excellent condition. $38.
It’s curious how many early Aquitania brochures have her looking like a bloated Mauretania. It’s not a bad look for her. Why they squared off the front of the superstructure is anyone’s guess. A full-color brochure dating from the immediate post-war era. Eight fold-out pages for third class. When was the last time you saw third class in color!? Six color images, including a double-page painting of Mauretania at speed. In French. Excellent condition. $55.
Fold-out brochure that showcases four-day weekend cruises on Mauretania and Aquitania. Twelve photo of the interiors and ports. Dated May, 1932. During the depths of the depression, Cunard was pretty much begging people to sail! $25.
One of the better brochures done for Aquitania after the completion of her upgrades, including her new suites. Runs 24 pages with 23 photos, many full page. A number of unusual photos, including one of the cold buffet table with a sugar drawing of Aquitania over a Cunard house flag. The photos are of excellent quality and are very clear. Dates to circa 1930. Near mint condition. $115.
Aquitania spent most of her service life as a transatlantic liner, but in the 1930’s she did some extended cruises. One of these was to Rio. Among the ports of call were Nassau, Panama, La Guaira, Trinidad, Bahia, Barbados, Bermuda, and Rio.
The brochure is specially constructed in a way I have never seen before. With identical reverse covers embossed in gold, one cover in blue and one cover in green. In a Yin and Yang effect, the blue side is spectacular, clear images of the ship (interior and exterior) and ports; the green side being the itinerary and description of the cruise. On the green side is also a special pouch containing the shore excursion program with photos and prices. It’s the best cruise brochure I’ve seen for Aquitania. Excellent condition. $75.
“Third Class: How and Why?” Showcases third class and all the upgrades made to market it. 14 pages with 11 photos. Dated December 20, 1929. Very interesting to see how the third-class dining room and lounge on Mauretania were updated. Cover art is an odd amalgamation of different ships that I like to call the “Berentania.” Very good condition. $45.
Fold-out cruise flyer for two of her cruises to the Mediterranean. Interestingly, these cruises took place after the Cunard White Star merger, but as the brochure was printed in November, 1933, the company is still listed as "Cunard." Mint condition with a prior owner's name on the front. $15.
Pre-World War I brochure of Cunard's services throughout the world with suggestions for travelers intending to visit various ports worldwide. Included is a photo of Aquitania approaching the pier in New York at the end of her maiden voyage. Some color images of ports around the world. Dating to 1914, Aquitania is listed along her Lusitania and Mauretania. Excellent condition with a one-inch tear to cover at spine. $30.
24 pages with 23 photos and illustrations comparing Aquitania with the great monuments of the world. Great diagram showing comparative sizes of various Cunarders from 1840-1914. Some slight damage to the bottom of the first few pages. $45.
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12966 Aquitania Brochure
Great first-class brochure for the Aquitania. Includes photos of the lounge, writing room, palm court, swimming pool, smoking room, Elizabethan grill room, dining room, staircase, and two cabins. One I have not seen before. Writing on the front that reads: “Our ship home on Sept. 22/28.” Measures 5¾” x 3½”. $55.
13287 Aquitania/Berengaria/Mauretania Brochure
Superb second-class interior brochure for Cunard’s post-war trio. Twelve pages with eleven photos, mostly interiors that I’ve never seen before. In outstanding condition with just some foxing on the covers. $65.
Outstanding color-coded plan of cabin accommodations for her as a Cunard White Star liner. Dated April, 1936. Fifteen excellent photos. One of the last deck plans showing the Grill Room before it was removed and converted to tourist-class cabins. It is fascinating to compare this plan with earlier ones, showing all the extensive modifications and alterations made to her cabin layouts, especially the addition of many, many new private bathrooms. One of the best deck plans I have ever seen for her. A bit of passenger scribbling and some arithmetic. Otherwise in excellent condition. $115.
Great color-coded deck plan specifically printed for her month-long February 17, 1938, cruise to Rio, showing the recently added tourist-class cabins where the former Grill Room was located on D Deck as well as two open-air swimming pools, and the newly added “lido.” Rates for the cruise are listed as are the senior officers tables in the dining room. Two small holes at the folds. When open, measures 41” x 35”. Fantastic plan. Because it’s for a cruise, it shows both first and second class although the ship was a single class. $145.
Unusual two-page fold out advertising the special Shipbuilder issue for Aquitania. Dated May, 1914. Was once folded. In very good condition. Quite rare! $25.
“The Cunarder.” November, 1924, Special West Indies Number. Great painting of Aquitania on the cover. Includes sailing schedule for the fall of 1924. The best photo is Laconia passing through the Panama Canal. Unusual ad showing the Taiyo Maru and letting us know that “What Cunard Line is on the Atlantic, Toyo Kisen Kaisha is on the Pacific.” Good condition. $15.
First-class passenger list for Aquitania's maiden voyage from Liverpool to New York on May 30, 1914.
Among the officers who were aboard Lusitania when she sank the following year are Captain Turner, Chief Engineer Archibald Bryce, Chief Purser J.A.McCubbin. Also on board was R.V. Peel, who later commanded Olympic.
Color fold-out map of Cunard's "new express route" to London via Fishguard. Very good condition. A passenger has checked off various names of people they probably knew. $295.
First- and second-class list for her October 14, 1922, crossing from Southampton to New York. As it was the end of the "season," she's very full. One of the best covers ever for a Cunard passenger list. Captain Charles in command. Also on board as Chief Steward is F.V. Jones, who survived the sinking of the Lusitania. Excellent condition. A passenger has written on the cover that they are listed as second class (when they were actually in first!). $45.
Saloon list for the New York to Southampton crossing on February 20, 1926. Captain Charles in command. A Guggenheim on board. Near-mint condition. $28.
Tourist-class list for her August 22, 1935, crossing from New York to Southampton. Great cover for her as a Cunard White Star ship. Captain Peel in command. Near-mint condition with interesting sailing schedule because the only White Star ships mentioned are Majestic, Britannic, and Georgic. Amazing how quickly the new company got rid of the old White Star liners. Excellent condition. $25.
Tourist Third Cabin passenger list for her October 11, 1930, crossing from Southampton to New York. Captain Diggle in command. Her chief engineer is Mr. Roberts who later went on to be chief engineer on the Queen Mary's maiden voyage. Mint condition. $20.
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Nice souvenir pencil from her on-board gift shop for Aquitania as a Cunard White Star liner. Excellent condition. $45.
Outstanding image of rough seas as seen from the Aquitania in September, 1930. Measures 5" x 7". In excellent condition. $25.
Group shot of passengers on board the Aquitania. Wish I had the lifering! 5" x 7". In excellent condition. $25.
3057 Aquitania Photograph
Exceptional early photo of the Aquitania at anchor, probably in Liverpool. Unfortunately, this has been trimmed down from a photo post card and now measures about 4¾” x 2¾”. Sill a beautiful image! $12.
Sepia printed card. A great image. Written on and stamped on reverse "Travel by Cunard". Not posted. Had been paperclipped to something leaving a mark. $6.
Printed card of Aquitania. In good condition. Unused. $6.
Her stationery. Watermarked with the maker’s name. Unused and in very good condition. A quantity available @ $15 ea.
13222 Aurania Abstract of Log Card
Nice portrait log card for the Aurania for a voyage from London to Montreal in 1938. The passage took just over 8 days at an average speed of 13.33 knots. A bent corner buth otherwise in very good condition. $8.
Abstract of log for her June 17, 1936, voyage to Southampton. Small tear at top. $15.
24-page brochure, illustrated with 22 full-page images of the ship and her interiors. The photos are clear enough for you to read the notices on the board in the gymnasium. Arguably one of the best brochures for her. Probably early 1930's. Mint condition. $85.
Early 1920's. 16 pages with 19 photos of her first-class interiors. Near mint. $75.
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Nice little 20-page illustrated brochure. 16 images including one excellent photo of her three funnels! Nearly mint condition. $40.
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First-class deck plan. Some color coding. In good condition with the usual openings at the seams. Stamped with the former owners stamp in the corner. $95.
"Coronation Dinner at Sea." Menu dated May 9, 1937. Has a drawing the liner inside. All the food choices are named for monarchs, palaces, or colonies. Gold embossing of the new King and Queen on the cover. Some slight fading to back cover. Two small spots on front cover. Otherwise excellent. $65.
16830 Berengaria Menu
Breakfast menu from September 12, 1927. A few slight stains. $14.
First-class passenger list dated August 23, 1924. Captain Irvine in command. Also among the crew listed is W.H. Harkness, who survived the sinking of the Lusitania and who saved second-class passenger Miss Barbara Anderson, one of two survivors still living.
On board this list is The Prince of Wales (the future Edward VIII), later Duke of Windsor. As a result of his being on board, the list reads like a Who's Who of 1920's society. Among the other passengers are Duponts, Mountbattens, Lady Diana Duff Cooper, Her Royal Highness Princesse de Bragance (Duchess of Oporto), future murder victim and tobacco heir Z. Smith Reynolds (and his bother and sisters), to name just a few.
Most importantly to liner buffs, however, is the presence of the former Mrs. John Jacob Astor, Titanic survivor, now Mrs. W.K. Dick and her children, including John Jacob the third.
An extremely full, outstanding list. One page is loose. Cover is dirty and has a small tear at edge. $250.
16284 Berengaria Passenger List
Tourist-third cabin list from July 16, 1931. Captain Edgar Britten in command, who later became Commodore of Cunard and took the Queen Mary on her maiden voyage. Interesting cover of a Cunard logo done as a mosaic. Mint condition. $22.
16908 Berengaria Passenger List
Great list for Berengaria with two Titanic connections. In command was Arthur Rostron, and acting as Chief Office was James Bisset, both of who 15 years earlier had served on Carpathia during the rescue of Titanic's survivors. Extremely full list. Runs over 40 pages. Has a four-fold tissue Atlantic track chart at the back. Dated September 10, 1927. Bumped corners. Otherwise, excellent condition. $38.
2513 Berengaria Passenger List, Steward
Extremely rare steward’s copy of the first-class passenger list for the voyage from New York to Halifax on July 27, 1934. Captain Edgar Britten in command. After every passenger’s name is the cabin number they occupied for the trip. Printed on a single sheet which measures 26” x 19½” when unfolded. In very good condition with some slight discoloration around the edges from age. You probably won’t see another of these! $25.
3072 Berengaria Post Card
On-board photo of a group of passengers and the ship’s Master-at-Arms. On the back is a note telling us the names of some of the passengers and dating the photo to August, 1924. In excellent condition. Unused. $10.
First-, second-, and third-class sepia post card booklet. 10 cards in original folder. Tears at the binding and edges of the cover otherwise good condition. $35.
1009 Berengaria Post Card
Great image of the first-class lounge of the Berengaria, originally the German liner Imperator. Unused and in near mint condition. $15.
Real photo post card of the beautiful Palm Court on the Berengaria. An unusual vertical image. Exceptionally clear. Unused and in mint condition. $15.
1011 Berengaria Post Card
Excellent photo post card of the very masculine first-class smoking room. A “C.R. Hoffman, Southampton” card. She is listed as 52,226 tons. Unused and in near mint condition. $15.
1012 Berengaria Post Card
Beautiful photo post card of the first-class Pompeiian swimming pool. This is easily one of the most impressive swimming pools installed on any ship! Unused and in near mint condition. $15.
1120 Berengaria Post Card
Unique stern view of the R.M.S. Berengaria taken at dock in Southampton. Not sure if this is a period card or not. Unused with two slightly bumped corners. Otherwise in excellent condition. $18.
1121 Berengaria Post Card
Rather interesting color-tinted card of the Berengaria. Unused and in near mint condition. Only one slightly bent corner. $8.
Unused card of Berengaria in New York. Appears to have originally been a card of the Imperator with her name and bow shield marked out. Bumped corners. $6.
Cunard White Star overprint artist's rendering card. Post marked at sea on June 25, 1935. Some foxing on the front. $6.
Unusual post card detailing the Franconia's call at Bali on her world cruise in 1936. The message is easily one of the most unusual I have ever seen, describing a very provocative island dance. "There are wild gesticulations with hands, fingers, and a shuddering of muscles." Mint. $6.
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Great post card showing four views of her first-class public rooms. Unused. Mint. $8.
13214 Brescia Post Card
A very unusual post card of the Cunard liner Brescia docked in Preston awaiting demolition. Outstanding card of this liner for which little is seen. $22.
10349 Campania Photograph
Great 10” x 8” photo of the Campania at sea with the US flag flying from her foremast. Stamps on the back state that it is “from the library of Stephen Neil Taksler” and “New Steamship Consultants.” In great condition. $18.
12811 Campania Plate, souvenir
Rare souvenir portrait plate from the Campania. One small piece that had been broken off and repaired. On the whole in excellent condition. 6½” in diameter. $85.
Great rending of Campania in Queenstown Harbor surrounded by harbor craft, including a long boat with the name "Cunard" on the bow. Written on and posted May 25, 1907, at New York. Good condition, some postal cancellation on the front. $10.
1683 Campania Post Card
Nice hands-across-the-sea-type rendering card of the Campania at sea. Card is rough around the edges and has some problems on the front (right and left sides) where is looks like the card had been taped to something. In fair condition. $10.
13201 Campania Post Card
Excellent rendering post card for the Campania. Probably produced after the loss of her sister Lucania because there is no mention of her. Excellent condition. $10.
Color-coded plan of her first- and second-class accommodations. Measures 19" x 19". She had quite a lot of public rooms for her size, including a gym, squash court, and swimming pool. $35.
Very large fold open deck plan for one of her "Sea breeze Vacation" cruises. Measures about 36" x 15". Fully color coded with complete schedule of rates by cabin number. Interesting ad for the Thermotank ventilating system. One image showing the ship sporting her white cruising hull colors. Cunard White Star offered a deferred payment plan for this cruise. Effects of the Depression? Dates to April 10th, 1937. $45.
1575 Carinthia Menu
Small-format menu from an on-board birthday bash held in honor of Dr. G.E. Percy. The meal began with Caviar and ended with Baked Alaska. Not bad! Dated February 10, 1934, this menu is in very good condition with just some very slight staining. $14.
Rare tissue plan for first-class of one of the "Pretty Sisters." Dated January, 1928. Interesting to see the changes made to her over the years, including many added private baths. "Running hot and cold water in all staterooms." Measures 26" x 30". Excellent condition with a small nick or two. $55.
"The New Look. Carmania. A new conception in ship design." Deck plan of first-class accommodations for the rebuilt Carmania (ex-Saxonia). Dating from her re-entry to service in 1963. 28 full-color photographs on glossy paper. In great condition except for a piece of scotch tape at the seam. Measures about 22" x 8". $18.
2082 Carmania (1963) Deck Plan
Nice temporary tourist accommodation plan for the Carmania dated 1963. This plan is interesting because it was originally printed for the Saxonia. A label was placed over that name and replaced with Carmania. Opens to 44½”. In very good condition. Cover has some impression marks from when someone used it as a blotter. $18.
3088 Carmania (1963) Passenger List
Great list of tourist-class passengers for the June 12, 1963, sailing of the Carmania from Southampton to Montreal. Captain Law in command. Nice graphic on the cover. In good condition, but the staples have started to rust. $12.
Tourist third cabin list for her June 8, 1928, crossing from New York to Plymouth, Havre, and London. Excellent covers, including a stunning rendering of the Britannia at sea over a Cunard rampant lion. One of the best logos I have ever seen for the company. $25.
Printed artist rendering card. Mint, unwritten, and unposted. $6.
13234 Caronia (1905) Post Card
Sepia photo card of the first Caronia. A touch of dirt here and there with a bent corner but overall in very good condition. Unused. $6.
Nice program for the charity night on board. Dated July 4, 1907, this item has many folds, but anything pre-war for the "Pretty Sisters" is hard to find. $10.
23451 Caronia (1949) Deck Plan
Color-coded cruise plan for the "Green Goddess." Not dated, but dates prior to the 1965 refit. Measures 37" x 24". Excellent condition. $8.
12721 Caronia (1949) Deck Plan
Super late deck plan for the Caronia. Opens to a huge 37” x 24½”. In mint condition with only a slight bump to one corner. $8.
1304 Caronia (1949) Post Card
Stunning post card of a painting by C.E. Turner of the Caronia in her famous green livery. Unused. In excellent condition. $3.
2179 Caronia (1949), Writing Paper (large)
Unused sheet of writing paper from the R.M.S. Caronia with a great little rendering of the ship. What’s interesting about this sheet of writing paper is that it was originally part of her stock while the company was still named Cunard White Star. When the name “White Star” was officially dropped, all the stationery was run through the press again, and the name Cunard was added above the old name. For writing paper, it measures a rather large 10” x 6½” and is in mint condition. $5.
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Great color rendering of Etruria at the landing stage in Liverpool. Message on front written in mid ocean. Posted at Queenstown May 9, 1906. Bumped corners. $6.
1352 Europa (1847) Letter
Two-page letter dated May 2, 1849, and addressed to Messrs Howard & Kent, London. Carried to England on board the Cunarder Europa and postmarked May 15, 1849. An unusual item for your collection. In very good condition. $25.
12758 Franconia (I) Flyer
Great four-page flyer for the “New Cunarder” Franconia. Inside is a description of the vessel, details about the call at Fishguard, and a list of summer sailings and the rates. Near mint. On back is a very small area where it seems to have been attached to an album. Does not detract. $25.
Lovely private dinner menu for this pre-war Cunarder that we see little for. Mint condition. $18.
Bone-china souvenir portrait plate for the Franconia of 1911. She was the first British ship to not have bolted swivel chairs in her first-class dining room. Still retaining its gold and the painted image in very good condition. Franconia, a beautiful ship, was sadly only in service for a few years before being lost during World War One. As such, items for her are hard to find, especially one in this condition. $135.
Ivernia souvenir plate in milk glass. This plate is in good condition, considering it is now over 100 years old. It has the typical “pitting” to the applied painting seen on almost all examples of this type of plate, but fortunately, it doesn’t affect the ship much. Pre-WWI souvenirs for Cunard are getting tough to find. $95.
12838 Laconia Advertising flyer
Advertising flyer for the 1924 World Cruise of the Laconia. What’s interesting is that the flyer makes mention that the ship is “an oil-burner” with “clean decks” and “no dust or dirt.” On the back is a complete itinerary including miles between ports. Near mint. $10.
Tissue tourist third plan. Four photos. Some very slight holes at the folds. July, 1930. Measures about 20" x 30". $28.
Printed sepia card of this doomed Cunarder. Postmarked in New York on July 2, 1927. Bumped corners. $6.
Artist's rendering of Lucania at sea. Bumped corners and some staining on the back.. Written on and posted at Queenstown in June 23, 1906, with the "paquebot" stamp. $10.
One of those items that will set your collection apart from the next guy! Amazing tissue deck plan for this ill-fated liner, dated March 10, 1909. Measures about 19" x 14" and includes complete rates by cabin number.
Overall in good condition with some holes at the seams and a few small tears at the edge. A prospective passenger has also made some notes in pencil about cabins numbers and fares. A rare opportunity for one of you! $395.
3600 Lusitania Magazine, Current History
Fascinating issue of Current History, dated June, 1915, and published by The New York Times. Described as “a monthly magazine” about the “European War,” it covers a variety of topics and spends nearly 40 pages discussing various aspects of the sinking of the Lusitania. Among the Lusitania articles are “American Note to Germany,” “German Embassy’s Warning and the Consequence,” “German Official Report,” “British Coroner’s Verdict,” “German Note of Regret,” “Captain Turner Testifies,” “Lusitania’s First Cabin List,” “Descriptions by Survivors,” “Ernest Cowper’s Account,” “Germany Justifies the Deed,” “German Press Opinion,” “Falaba, Cushing, and Gulflight,” “Aim of German Submarine Warfare,” and much, much more that is Lusitania related. Magazine is a total of over 200 pages. In very good condition, but the cover is loose. Dozens of illustrations, maps, and photos. $60.
2269 Lusitania Magazine, Life
Issue of Life Magazine dated October 13, 1972 with a condensed version of what was then Colin Simpson’s new book about the sinking of the Lusitania. The article runs 13 pages and has 9 photos. Very good condition. $8.
13406 Lusitania Magazine, The New York Times Mid-Week Pictorial
The cover proclaims that the magazine has been printed in the new "rotogravure process," which makes the photos amazingly clear for a newspaper of the day. Dates to May 13, 1915. Eight photos, including a full-page portrait of Captain Turner on the back cover. One of the best photos of him you'll see. Very good condition with typical small tears to edges. $25.
4658 Lusitania Magazine, Sea Classics
Extremely rare copy of Sea Classics magazine with two articles about the Lusitania. The first, written by Lusitania historian Dan Knowlton, examines the salvage work done on the wreck in 1982. Well illustrated with photo of some of the salvaged items. The second article is a recounting of the disaster. Excellent condition. $20.
13220 Lusitania Magazine, Sports Illustrated
December 24, 1962, issue of Sports Illustrated with an article about John Light’s dives to the Lusitania. Excellent condition. $14.
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A fine example of the British copy of the Goetz medallion without the accompanying box. The medal is in excellent condition with some slight rust on one side. $25.
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Interesting tri-fold pamphlet for the restrike of the famous Goetz medallion that was produced in Pennsylvania in 1918. Bottom has been trimmed slightly. A very unusual piece. $28.
3079 Lusitania Post Card
Nice sepia rendering card for Lusitania and Mauretania passing the Statue of Liberty. Card is unused and is in excellent condition with only very slight bumped corners and a touch of dirt on the back. $14.
78 RPM of "When the Lusitania Went Down," the most well-known song written after the disaster. On the flip side is "When I Leave the World Behind." $28.
Cream-colored flyer of the Lord Mayor of Liverpool’s interim report for the Lusitania Relief Fund, showing how much was raised in each city (including a £1,000 donation by Cunard), etc. Very interesting document. $55.
4998 Lusitania Salvaged Spoon
May 7, 1915. The great Cunard liner Lusitania is struck by a single torpedo off the Old Head of Kinsale, Ireland. She sinks in a mere 18 minutes with a loss of about 1,200 lives.
In 1982, a salvage firm conducted operations on the wreck to retrieve any items of value they could find. Among the hundreds of artifacts recovered was this spoon. On September 15, 1982, it was discovered in the Specie Room on Orlop Deck after the salvagers cut into the hull to recover valuables.
Although more than twenty years have passed since the recovery of the artifacts, very few of the salvaged items have ever been offered for public sale. Most are in museums or a few private collections around the world. Here’s your chance to belong to that tiny number of ocean liner collectors who own an item that sank with the Lusitania that day.
These spoons were struck as a war premium (similar to war bonds of World War II), the proceeds from their sale going to aid the British war effort. A portrait of Britain’s Lord Kitchener is on the handle, and despite its years on the sea floor, this spoon is in remarkable condition. It measures 6” from handle to bowl.
Please note that only one (1) uncleaned spoon is being offered. Among the additional photos is one that shows an identical spoon as it looked after it had been cleaned.
Don’t miss this rare opportunity to own something that sank with the ship. As far as can be determined, this is only the second time a spoon like this has been offered for public sale! $850
Sheet music for the most famous song written after the Lusitania sank. Measures 14" x 10½". Apart at the seam. Edges are a bit rough. $22.
