Dated August, 1955, this plan contains 9 images, both interior and exterior.  This lovely little ship was specially constructed for the North Pacific Coast service.  Inside, there is a part of the plan that has been pasted because something in the layout of the liner had changed.  Measures 15" x 8½".  Near mint.  $15.

The Diemerdyk ran on the North Pacific Coast service, which was from Europe up the west coast of the U.S. to Canada.  Dated June, 1953.  8 photos.  Measures 23½" x 12".  Excellent condition.  $15.

Running from Europe up the west coast of the U.S. to Canada, the Dinteldyk was capable to making the trip from Rotterdam to Los Angeles in 30-35 days.  Measures 15½" x 8½".  5 photos.  September, 1957.  $15.

The Dongedyk was larger and faster than her sisters on the North Pacific Route, capable of going from Antwerp to Los Angeles in 21 days. February, 1953.  8 images.  Measures 23" x 12".  Excellent condition.  $15.

First-class and tourist-class plan for this beloved pair.  8 photos, including one taken from the top of the aft mast high looking forward toward the funnel.  An amazing image!  31" x 8½".  Text is in French, English, German, and Dutch.  Dates to December, 1963.  Mint.  $15.

First-class and tourist-class plan for this beloved pair.  9 photos.  Measures 45" x 8½".  Text is in English, French, German, and Dutch.  Dates to June, 1961.  Mint.  $15.

13225    Maasdam                           Post Card

Near-mint, unused post card of the Maasdam.  A touch of paper missing from the back.  $8

22543    Nieuw Amsterdam/Rotterdam              Brochure, Pre-World War I

“Two Giants of the Atlantic.”  Beautiful brochure for the pre-war Rotterdam and Nieuw Amsterdam.  Embossed cover.  32 pages with 26 pictures.  Covers first and second classes.  Dates to between 1908 and 1914.  Anything pre-war for Holland America is extremely hard to find, let alone a brochure of this caliber.  What is intriguing about this brochure is that it shows how well appointed these pre world war one HAL ships were.  These ships  were not the largest or fastest ships on the Atlantic, but this brochure proves that they were certainly among the most luxurious. 

Each page has a single photo and a complete description of the room depicted.  An amazing selection of interior photos, including the Japanese Tea Room on the Nieuw Amsterdam and "an electric passenger elevator of the most approved construction" on board the Rotterdam.

Large full-page ad for the Statendam (later Justicia and later still, her Britannic connection) “now in the course of construction.”  Tied with a green cord.  Measures about 9” x 6”.  Some fraying to the edges of the cover and some dirt.  Otherwise in excellent condition.  $195.

Outstanding brochure for this beloved Holland America liner.  Showcasing the amazing art on board in all three classes, this booklet contains dozens of full-color photos and illustrations of the art and accommodations of this exquisite liner.  Text is in English.  Measures 13" x 10½".  50 pages of full color, including five three-page fold-outs.  Cover has some foxing and some staining.  Interior is excellent.  Some writing on the inside front cover were someone has signed it.  $145.

22997    Nieuw Amsterdam              Brochure

Brochure for first-class on the Nieuw Amsterdam for “knowing cosmopolitans.”  Dated October, 1954 (her gravy years!).  Nine black and white images.  Folds open into four panels.  $12.

22054    Nieuw Amsterdam              Brochure

Great fold-open brochure with 14 color photos.  Measures 16” x 11½”.  Dated March, 1962.  Mentions the new Holland America piers in NY and that the Nieuw Amsterdam is better than ever after her recent refit.  Mint condition.  $18.

13331  Nieuw Amsterdam              Cover, Maiden Voyage

Super cover for the maiden voyage of the Nieuw Amsterdam.   Comes with original insert card with the ship's particulars.  In mint condition except for some glue marks on the back.  $25.

23269  Nieuw Amsterdam              Deck Plan

Tourist-class plan for this beloved liner.  Dates to June, 1962.  Measures 38" x 8½". 10 images. Near mint.  $22.

13237   Nieuw Amsterdam              Passenger List

List of passengers for the July 8, 1958, crossing of the Nieuw Amsterdam from Rotterdam to New York.  44 pages.  In very good condition.  $14.

13285  Nieuw Amsterdam              Plaque

Heavy metal plaque commemorating the 75^th anniversary of Holland America. with an image of their flagship.  Measures 5” x 3” with only a few very small chips of paint off the edges.  $20.

13280  Nieuw Amsterdam              Post Card

Great color rendering card for the Nieuw Amsterdam with a black hull.  Unused and in excellent condition.  $9.

Nice photo card of the Nieuw Amsterdam in her black phase.  Unused and in mint condition.  $12.

2505    Nieuw Amsterdam              Post Card

Great color photo card of the Nieuw Amsterdam with a bone in her teeth.    Back of the card is foxed, but the front is perfect.  Very good condition.  Unused.  $10.

Seven photos with one amazing image of a NASM blanket on a bed.  Measures 31" x 8½" and dated March, 1956.  Near mint.  $15.

22642    Prinses Margriet                      Brochure

Brochure for the Prinses Margriet, dated September, 1965.  11 color images.  Folds-open to four pages.  $12.

22724    Rotterdam V                      Brochure, Pre-Maiden Voyage

“Tomorrow’s Ship Today!” A slogan used over and over with Rotterdam, France, and QE2.   Perhaps first used when Holland America’s new triumph was announced with this brochure.  This pre-maiden voyage brochure is 6 pages with 11 renderings and dates to April, 1959.  In near mint condition in original envelope.  Envelope seams are partially torn.  $65. 

22911    Rotterdam V                      Brochure

Excellent full-color brochure "introducing the new flagship Rotterdam."  14 pages with 26 photos.  Very good condition with outstanding color photos of her interiors.  One of the best for her!  $55.

22844    Rotterdam V                      Brochure

Great fold-open brochure with 14 color photos.  Measures 16” x 11½”.  Dated August, 1964.  Mint condition.  $18.

22998    Rotterdam V                      Booklet

On-board information booklet dated August, 1963.  Everything you always wanted to know about what services were available on board.  28 pages.  Excellent condition.  Fantastic covers!  $20.

1963    Rotterdam V                        Brochure, 1963 World Cruise

“Sail a Happy Ship.”  Or so the advertisement goes.  Interesting brochure for the 1963 round-the-world cruise of the s.s. Rotterdam.  Includes 19 photos of the various ports and 14 on-board and exterior photos of the ship.  Fares for this 80-day voyage started at a meager $3,180!  Oh, to have a time machine!  This brochure is complete with passage fares and deck plans and measures 11” x 6½”. Had been folded, but doesn’t really detract.  In good condition.  $14.

2500    Rotterdam V                        Brochure, 1985 World Cruise

Who wouldn’t like to take a round-the-world cruise?  And what better ship to make the voyage on than the Rotterdam V?  Now retired and back in her birthplace of Rotterdam in the Netherlands, this classic ship has been saved from the scrapper.  And what better way to remember her than to relive one of her classic round-the-world voyages? This 32-page brochure is complete with passage fares, deck plans, photos, and even iso drawings of some of her cabins!  The minimum fare on this 87-day cruise was only $16,040!  Ah, the good old days!  Complete with original inserts.  In  excellent condition.  $10.

Color-coded cruise plan for this most beloved of liners.  10 full-color amazing photos on glossy paper.  She still in her grey hull.  When open, measures 39" x 8½".  December, 1965.  Mint.  $25.

14977    Rotterdam V                      Menu, Maiden Voyage

Farewell dinner menu from the last night of Rotterdam's maiden voyage, September 9, 1959.  An  abbreviated version of this menu was served on board Rotterdam on her last night under the Holland America house flag thirty-eight years later.  Superb graphics.  Tied with a fancy cord.  For you Rotterdam fans, this is a great opportunity!  In excellent condition.  $45.

Please note:  I have a large quantity of maiden voyage menus for Rotterdam for breakfast, lunch, and dinner at various prices.  If you're interested, please e-mail me for prices and photos.

1848    Rotterdam V                        Pen

Souvenir “floaty” pen from her on-board gift shop.  A variety of colors available.  $10. ea.

13221    Rotterdam V                      Photograph

Superb portrait of the Rotterdam taken on October 8, 1964.  Statistics typed on the reverse.  5½” x 3½” and in mint condition.  $14.

2313    Rotterdam V                        Photograph

Original photo of the Rotterdam V at dock, probably in Hoboken.  Original photographer’s stamp on reverse.  Measures 6” x 4”. Slight crease on left-hand side of image as well as bumped corners.  Overall in very good condition.  $20.

22775   Rotterdam V                        Photograph

Color photo of Rotterdam as sold on board.  Fantastic image of her anchored on a cruise.  Slightly faded.  $14.

22668    Rotterdam V                      Post Card

French deckled-edge real photo card of Rotterdam at Le Havre.  Unused.  $12.

13243    Rotterdam V                      Post Card

Very unusual photo post card for her children’s playroom.  In mint condition with some pencil writing on the back.  $18.

12442    Rotterdam V                      Post Card

Outstanding photo card for the first-class Smoking Room on board the s.s. Rotterdam V.  The best thing is that the room was nearly untouched for her entire career.  It was like stepping into a time warp!  Very few interior cards are ever seen for her.  A bit of pencil writing on the reverse, but otherwise mint.  $18.

13278  Rotterdam V                        Post Card

Very rare post card of the tourist-class lounge.  Unused and in mint condition.  Some penciled numbers on the back.  $18.

13267  Rotterdam V                        Post Card

Great post card of the La Fontaine dining room.  Unused and in mint condition.  Some penciled numbers on the back.  $18.

1322    Rotterdam V                        Post Card

Nice card of the old Rotterdam in some tropical locale!  In mint condition.  $4.

22125    Rotterdam                          Print

Great advertising “painting” with the Rotterdam V at full speed.  The image is printed on canvas to give it the look and feel of a painting.  In original frame with “s.s. Rotterdam” and “Holland American Line” written at the bottom.  Frame has some dings to trim.  Image is in very good condition.  Measures 35” x 17”.  $125.

22234    Rotterdam                           Souvenir, Pin Tray

Glass pin tray with a painted image of the Rotterdam V in her pale gray livery.  Measures 8” x 3½”.  Excellent condition.  A quantity available @ $25 each.

3700    Rotterdam V                        Tile, 1995 World Cruise (Hong Kong to Bombay Segment)

Beautiful tile produced in Holland by Royal Goedewaagen for the Hong Kong to Bombay segment of the Rotterdam V’s 1995 Grand World Voyage.  This was given to passengers as a souvenir of the voyage.  Tile measures 6" x 6" and is in mint condition. Complete with box and certificate of authenticity.  $18.

1718    Rotterdam V                        Tile, 1996 World Cruise (Atlantic Ocean Segment)

Beautiful Blauw Delfts tile produced for the Atlantic Ocean segment of the Rotterdam V’s 1996 World Cruise.  This was given to passengers as a souvenir of the voyage.  Has cork on the back so it could be used as a coaster.  Tile measures 6" x 6" and is in mint condition. Complete with box, presentation card, and certificate of authenticity.  $12.

3007    Rotterdam V                        Tile, 1997 World Cruise (Haifa to Ft. Lauderdale Segment)

Super tile produced in Holland by Royal Goedewaagen for the Haifa to Ft. Lauderdale segment of the Rotterdam V’s 1997 Grand World Voyage.  This was her final round-the-world cruise.  This was given to passengers as a souvenir of the voyage.  Tile measures 6" x 6" and is in mint condition. Complete with box and certificate of authenticity.  $18.

1576    Rotterdam V                        Writing Folder, 1984 World Cruise

Nice writing folder given to passengers on the 1984 World Cruise of the s.s. Rotterdam.  Never been used.  In perfect condition.  $24.

4557    Rotterdam V                        Writing Paper

Fine stationery from the last year of service of the s.s. Rotterdam V.  “End of an Era” logo at the top with the ships name and years of service above.  Measures 8½” x 11”.  In mint condition.  A quantity available.  $4 ea.  (Ask about a quantity discount!)

Lovely brochure with 11 color photos of interior and exterior.  Dated September, 1963.  Measures 16" x 8".  Mint.  $12.

22258    Ryndam                               Flyer

Tri-fold flyer for the Ryndam announcing 24 new cabins in tourist class that had been fitted with bathrooms.  Dates to 1961.  Interestingly, the cabins are triple banked.  Reverse includes a deck plan of the new cabin arrangements.  Very good condition.  $12.

13282  Ryndam                                  Post Card

Official line-issued color post card of her at sea.  Don’t see much for her.  Unused and in mint condition.  $8.

Amazing, large color-coded plan.  Dates to January, 1929, making this a pre-maiden voyage plan.  This is the earliest you can get for her.  Wonderful full-color burgee.  Interestingly, the word "First" (as in first class) in the title block has been pasted over with a small piece of paper changing it to "Cabin."  Very detailed.  Not only did she have a Turkish Bath and gym, she also had a bar in her swimming pool!

Sadly lost to a German bomb in 1940, this liner was the replacement for the lost Justicia of 1916.  This Statendam has the dubious distinction of taking the longest time to build of any ship.  She was begun in 1921 and competed in 1929!  Measures 44" x 32½"  Very good with a few of the usual small tears at the folds.  $95.

Nice color rendering card of this three stacker.  Unused and in very good condition with slightly rounded corners.  $10.

Preliminary plan for first and tourist class on the Statendam.  Dates to August, 1956, and measures 38" x 8½".  Of course, most of the illustrations are renderings except one which was more than likely taken on another HAL liner.  Mint condition.  $18.

Small fold open brochure with 7 color photos both interior and on deck.  Measures 16" x 8".  Dated December, 1963.  Mint  $12.

14964   Statendam (1956)                  Deck Plan

Great Statendam cruise deck plan dated June, 1964.  Super photo of her at sea.  Several interiors as well.  Color coded.  Opens to 37" long.  $22.

14225   Statendam (1956)                  Deck Plan

Deck plan dated September of 1969.  Two photos.  A number of isometric plans of the different cabin arrangements.  Opens to 30".  $15.

 13253   Statendam (1956)                  Photograph

Great real photo of the Statendam at Rotterdam on June 5, 1966.  Statistics typed on back of photo.  A crease on one corner that does not affect the ship.  $10.

13206    Statendam (1956)                  Post Card

Excellent photo card of the Statendam.  Unused and in near-mint condition.  $12.

13281  Statendam (1956)                    Post Card

Beautiful broadside color card of her at sea.  Unused and in excellent condition.  $8.

1471    Statendam (1956)                    Post Card

Great image of the s.s. Statendam on this HAC post card from the 1970s.  In mint condition.  Unused.  $6.

12336    Statendam (1956)                  Program

Rare program from the Protestant New Years’ Service held on board the s.s. Statendam on Sunday, January 4, 1970.  Captain C. van Herk in command.  Has been folded but otherwise in excellent shape!  $8.

12125    Statendam (1956)                Ticket

A passage ticket for the December 10, 1969, cruise of the Statendam from Los Angeles.  In original sleeve.  $10.

12824    Veendam                            Passenger List

An unusual oversized passenger list for the Veendam as a Furness Bermuda liner.  This is for a cruise from New York to Bermuda on August 6, 1930.  Rusted staples have been removed.  Some discoloration on the back cover, but otherwise in great shape.  $14.

22956    Veendam                            Post Card

Lovely and rare printed color photo post card of the Veendam.  Written on and posted on August 11, 1952.  Message describes voyage.  “Meals are wonderful.”  $8.

Launched in July, 1940, the Westerdam was sunk in shallow water no less than three times during the WWII, including twice by the Dutch underground.  She entered Atlantic service in June, 1946, and lasted until 1965.  Seven pictures.  Measures 31" x 8½".  November, 1956.  Mint.  $18.

Interesting wood-grained ashtray with an authentic texture to the “graining.”  Inlaid with the name “Holland America Line.”  Complete with matchbook holder.  Has its original rubber footings.  See the archival at left for a photo of this type of ashtray in use on board the Rotterdam of 1959.    Measures nearly 5” in diameter.  Excellent condition.  $48.

Beautiful NASM ashtray.  Great condition with rests for four cigarettes.  Excellent gold leaf around the rim.  Measures 4” in diameter.  $22.

Souvenir HAL silver-plated ashtray.  Excellent logo and great condition.  Measures 4” in diameter.  $25.

First-class baggage tag made out for Mrs. Robert Reed when she sailed on Rotterdam in Stateroom 9.  Dated June 30, but no year.  Excellent condition.  Several available @ $4 ea.

22453   Holland America                  Brochure

Dating to April, 1954, this HAL brochure advertises their transatlantic service.  16 color photos.  When folded open, the brochure measures 26½” x 15”.  Slight separation at two of the folds.  This foldout showcases why I wish I could have sailed on the liners during the 1950s.  It can be summed up by saying only "Nieuw Amsterdam" $24.

3699    Holland America                   Brochure

Great 31-page brochure for Holland America’s 9- and 11-day cruises to the West Indies from April to December of 1970 on board the Nieuw Amsterdam and Rotterdam V.  Included are 50 full-color interior and exterior photos of the two ships and many more for the ports they visited.  Also included are schedules, itineraries, and rates for each cruise.  In excellent condition.  $14.

2312    Holland America                   Brochure

A passage fare schedule dated January 1, 1952.  20 pages of fares for all classes for the entire Holland America transatlantic fleet, including the Nieuw Amsterdam, Rotterdam, etc.  In good condition with the typical bumping and foxing and a one-and-a-half-inch tear up the spine.  Cover still attached.  $12.

12339    Holland America                   Card, Weather Report

An unusual “weather report” from Holland America.  Probably slipped under your door in the morning by a steward to let you know what the weather would be like that day.  I’ve never seen another of these.  $4.

Fantastic pre-war dish, marked with a lovely NASM intertwined logo.  Because of the way it’s made, it may have been meant to be used in an oven and withstand high heat.  Marked “Holland-Amerika Lijn, Rotterdam=New York” on the back.  Made by van Zwanenburg.  Measures 5” x 3½”.  Some wear to the black trim and a few utensil marks.  No chips, cracks, or crazing. Rare!  $85. 

Lovely bone-china demi-tasse cup and saucer.  Bottom marked with the manufacturer’s name and the initials “N.A.S.M.”  “1338E” is also pressed into the bottom of the saucer.  In near-mint condition.  No chips, cracks, or crazing.  Very little wear to the gold leaf.  $95.

China asparagus dish in the pattern used onboard Rotterdam V.  NASAM logo.  Mint condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing.  Measures about 8" long.  $30.

3434    Holland America                   China, Saucer

Nice example of a saucer from the Holland America Line.  Made by Mosa in Maastricht, Holland.  Measuring 5¼” in diameter, this saucer is not marked Holland America but came with a large lot of dinnerware that was.  In mint condition.  $8.

1478    Holland America                   China, Side Plate

Near-mint condition side plate used on board one of the ships of the Holland America Line, complete with a sticker to that effect.  Made by Mosa in Maastricht, Holland, this dish measures about 6¾” in diameter.  $18.

Fine cordial with the pre-war NASM logo.  Stands about 4" tall.  Near mint condition.  Great faceted stem.  Have your evening aperitif and think of being "on a well-run ship".  $95.

22650  Holland America                   Hat

Crew hat given to the previous owner by a sailor on the s.s Rotterdam during a cruise.  Hat band states "Holland America Cruises."  Original elastic chin strap.  Some foxing to the white fabric.  Could probably be cleaned.  Also some discoloration inside.  Made by Jos. Cohen & Zoon, Rotterdam.  $150.

22034    Holland America                   Souvenir, Pen and Pencil Set

Pen and pencil set from the 1970’s with old “slug” logo.  Pencil still has its lead.  In excellent condition in original box with Holland America Cruises on the inside lid.  $15.

22015   Holland America                  Sailing Schedule

Rate schedule for Holland America cruises to the West Indies.  Dated Fall, 1968/Spring, 1969.  11 color images.  Full rates for each ship and cruise.  Each cabin is listed along with the rate.  30 pages.  Excellent condition.  $14.

13211   Holland America                  Sailing Schedule

Wonderful fold-open sailing and rate schedule for Holland America.  Dated April 1, 1963.  Superb cover graphics.  In excellent condition.  $12.

Demi-tasse spoon.  Complete with NASM logo on handle.  Measures 5" in length.  Great condition with a scratch on the handle.  $14.

Unusual souvenir for Holland America.  Measures 8" in length.  Excellent condition.  $22.

22655  Holland America                   Silver, Ice Bucket

Exquisite individual ice bucket.  Stands 5” tall, and measures about 5” wide at the mouth.  Still has its original silver insert for keeping the ice out of the melt water.  In extremely good condition with a very clear engraved logo.  No plate loss and very little of the typical wear we frequently see on a silver piece.  A rare and large serving item from HAL.  $245.

On-board butter knife.  Handle is silver; blade is stainless steel.  Has a slight “wave” to the end of the blade.  Otherwise excellent.  $15.

Pre WWI lobster pick.  Fantastic clear logo and lobster in bas relief.  What an unusual item.  $65.

Silver-plated sauce or nut dish.  Measures 3” in diameter.  No plate loss.  Excellent condition.  Fantastic design $30.

Pre-World War I silver demi-tasse spoon.  Very clear logo with just a touch of plate loss on the bottom of the bowl where it rests.  The style reminds me of what was to come on-board Normandie years later.  $25.

Silver demi-tasse spoon made by Elkington and date marked 1949.  Measures just over 4” in length.  No plate loss.  Very good condition. $15.

Good old Elkington, so easy to date and so well made!  When I was in London in 2003, I saw a set of silver-plated tigers at the Victoria and Albert Museum.  They were life sized, dated 1888, and produced to demonstrate what Elkington was capable of.   Amazing pieces. 

22677  Holland America                   Silver, Tea Pot

NASM silver individual tea pot.  Stands about 4” tall and 6” handle to tip of spout.  No plate loss but shows in-service use.  See the 1959 archival for this type of tea pot in use on the Rotterdamn V.  $95.

Silver bud vase.  Stands 6” tall.  Very clear logo.  Some denting just above the foot (maybe where they fell over during rough seas).  Two available.  $45 each.

Souvenir wine jug made by “Royal Goedewaagen,” measuring 4½” high.  Excellent condition.  No chips, cracks, or crazing.  $15.

4115    Holland America                   Uniform Button

Rare officer’s uniform button.  Dull silver in color, this button measures ½” across.  In mint condition.  $8.