The map maker whose name this ship carries has two continents named after him.  Not bad!  Written on but not posted.  Dates to the 1950's.  Slightly bumped corners.  $8.

The Vespucci in color.  Unused and in very good condition.  Slight bumping to corners.  $8.

Pre-maiden voyage brochure for the Doria.  She's listed as "fitting out."  The Colombo is not yet named and is listed as "Turbo Liner number 21".  Dated July, 1952.  This brochure has 16 pages with 25 photos and color renderings.  In near-mint condition.  $95.

Fantastic 32-page brochure for the Doria and the Colombo packed with 58 photos, many in color and split about evenly between the two ships.  This is considered by many collectors to be the primo brochure for the sisters, covering both first and second classes.  This brochure is amazing!  In one of the photos, you can see the name "Italia" stamped into the deck chairs.  In another, you can see the name "Italia" woven into the linen napkins on the tables set for dinner.  When you get this brochure, you will not be disappointed!  In excellent condition.  $195.

22544  Andrea Doria                     China

Second-class bone-china side dish recovered from the Andrea Doria.  Measures about 7” in diameter.  Made by Ginori.   Italia logo as well as gold and blue stripes have faded  from its time on the bottom of the Atlantic.  No chips, cracks, or crazing.  Two available.  $235 each.

22411  Andrea Doria                     China

Second-class bone-china saucer recovered from the Andrea Doria.  Measures about 4½” in diameter.  Made by Ginori.   Italia logo as well as gold and blue stripes have faded  from its time on the bottom of the Atlantic.  No chips, cracks, or crazing.  $195.

22914  Andrea Doria                     China

Bone-china cup recovered from the Andrea Doria.  A perfect match to the above saucer.  Measures 1½” tall and 3¼” across rim to handle.  Made by Ginori.   Italia logo and blue stripe show wear from its time on the bottom.  No chips, cracks, or crazing.  $215.

22555  Andrea Doria                     Silver

Silver dish recovered from the shattered wreck of the Andrea Doria.  What makes this piece so special is that it bears the pre-war Italian crown.  Considering its time on the bottom, it still retains much of its original silver plate.  Measures about 6¼” in diameter and stand almost 2” tall.  $375.

Dating to the late 1920's, this second-class brochure has very thoughtfully incorporated large N.G.I.-logoed "page markers" at the front and back covers.  Great cover showcasing the world's largest motor ship.  In French.  22 pages with 18 photos.  Very good condition.  $65.

24-page second-class brochure produced while she was under the N.G.I. house flag, dating it to before 1932.  20 photos.  Her second class was very inviting and included an outdoor pool.

This wonderful liner entered service in 1927 and was scuttled by the Germans in late 1944 in an effort to block the entrance to Genoa Harbor.  Very good condition with some scuffing and wear and a fold on one of the back corners.  $75

1651    Augustus                                Photograph

Beautiful International News photo of the Italian liner Augustus.  According to the blurb on the back of the photo, this is her first visit to New York, and she is docking without the aid of tugs!  That’s some New York welcome!  Measures 9” x 7”.  In excellent condition.  $28.

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Unused artist rendering card showing what many to be the loveliest Italian liner of the 1930's.  Very slight bumping to corners.  $10.

Oversized card dating to the 1950's.  In near-mint condition.  Unused.  $6.

Superb pre-maiden voyage tissue deck plan for all three classes, dated April, 1954.  As close as you can get to a Doria deck plan without spending hundreds of dollars.  Measures 39" x 27".  Excellent condition.  $45.

"Especially if you're going for pleasure...sail the sunny Southern Route."  Wonderful first-, second-, and third-class plan for the Colombo.  On a glossy paper, dating to May, 1961.  22 photographs, both on board and exterior.  Measures 32" x 29".  Near mint.  $30.

First-, second-, and third-class plan for the Colombo.  12 photographs, both on board and exterior.  Ship's particulars in Italian and English.  Measures 32" x 29".  August, 1966.  By this time, she had been repainted with the white hull.  Some slight separations at folds.  $18.

1938    Cristoforo Colombo                Passage Ticket

Beautiful graphics highlight this tourist-class passage contract for the February 18, 1961, sailing of the Cristoforo Colombo from New York to Genoa.  Mr. Dale Reed paid only $243.00 for his passage.  The ticket is in very good condition. $12.

Very unusual photo post card of the funnel on the Colombo.  Some ink marks on the front with slight bumped corners.  Great view!  $18.

22053     Cristoforo Colombo                Souvenir, Sailor Doll

Sailor doll as sold on board the Cristoforo Colombo.  Moveable joints and holding a ribbon that says “T/N C. Colombo.”  Excellent condition.  $45.

Are you a da Vinci fan?  If so, then fasten your seatbelt!  This is as good as it gets! Original softcover version of her builder's book.  Running over 350 pages with hundreds of photos in both color and black and white.  Even some pictures of her engine spaces are in color!  Beyond what you would expect, and far superior image-wise to the English shipbuilders.  Including page after page of color-coded pullouts and hull plans so detailed the furniture is accurately placed.  Covers every aspect of the ship you can imagine.  There's so much, I can't list it all!

I only say this for those super rare items, but this is an item I am sorely tempted to put in my personal collection.  In Italian.  Excellent condition.  $345.

Packed with 33 photo, both exterior and interior, all very clear given the glossy paper.  In English and Italian.  Measures 31½" x 29".  February, 1961.  Did you know she had five outdoor swimming pools, including two for children?  An early plan for a ship whose life was cut short by fire in 1981.  Near mint.  $30.

2992       Leonardo da Vinci                  Deck Plan

Excellent deck plan dated September, 1970.  All three classes are included.  Very detailed, even down to the placement of furniture in each cabin.  Unfolds to 27” x 26” and includes several interior and exterior photographs.  In excellent condition.  Almost like it had never been opened.  No rips, tears, or misfolds.  We also have available the September, 1973, edition.  $22 each.

Absolutely stunning book about the art on the Michelangelo and Raffaello.  100 pages with 143 photographs of the art on board the two liners, nearly all in color.  Not only illustrates all the art on board these two Italian superliners, there is also a complete listing of the art's location (Cabin, public room etc), the artist's name. the type of work , the subject, and the page it is illustrated on.  A few of these artists also did work on the Doria.

The book is happily ensconced in its original cover sleeve.  In English and in great condition.  Softcover.  Don't you wish we had something like this for the Doria?  $85.

Excellent deck plan dated March, 1966, which shows all three classes.  Very detailed, even down to the placement of furniture in each cabin.  Unfolds to 27” x 26” and includes several interior and exterior photographs.  In excellent condition.  Great photo of the liner on the back cover.  No rips, tears, or misfolds.  $18.

13311  Michelangelo                            Menu

Oversized luncheon menu from the Michelangelo.  Dated June 17, 1966, the cover of this menu is a detail of the painting “Conversion of Saul” from the Pauline Chapel at the Vatican.  This comes with a bonus of an additional insert for the “Atlantic Dinner” on June 19, 1966.  12½” x 9”.  In very good condition.  $12.

12337   Michelangelo                           Passenger List

Interesting passenger list for the Mediterranean Festival Cruise of the Michelangelo on April 21, 1967.  What’s great about this list is that the second in command in Guido Badano, who was second officer on board the Andrea Doria when she sank!  Pull-out page with a map of the Atlantic on one side and a color chart showing how to recognize different officers on the other.  $18.

4498    Michelangelo                           Photograph

First-class lounge.  One of a series of photographs taken on board the Michelangelo by a professional photographer, E. Binelli.  His stamp on the back.  Measures 9¼” x 7” and is in near-mint condition.  $28.

2551    Michelangelo                           Photograph

First-class game room.  One of a series of photographs taken on board the Michelangelo by a professional photographer, E. Binelli.  His stamp on the back.  Measures 9¼” x 7” and is in near-mint condition.  $28.

1560    Michelangelo                           Photograph

Tourist-class staircase.  One of a series of photographs taken on board the Michelangelo.  Photographer’s stamp on the back.  Measures 9¼” x 7” and is in near-mint condition.  $28.

 1793    Michelangelo                           Photograph

First-class suite sitting room.  One of a series of photographs taken on board the Michelangelo by a professional photographer, E. Binelli.  His stamp on the back.  Measures 9¼” x 7” and is in near-mint condition.  $28.

3049    Michelangelo                           Photograph

First-class cabin.  One of a series of photographs taken on board the Michelangelo by a professional photographer, E. Binelli.  It appears someone wrote the cabin number U-41 on the back.  His stamp on the back.  Measures 9¼” x 7” and is in near-mint condition.  $28.

4009    Michelangelo                           Photograph

First-class cabin.  One of a series of photographs taken on board the Michelangelo by a professional photographer, E. Binelli.  His stamp on the back.  Measures 9¼” x 7” and is in near-mint condition.  $28.

4455    Michelangelo                           Photograph

Well-composed image of the cabin-class pool on board the Michelangelo.  Measures 9½” x 7¼” and is in near-mint condition.  Photographer’s stamp on the back.  $28.

13306  Raffaello                                 Menu

Superb oversized dinner menu from April 13, 1966.  measures 12½” x 9” and depicts Raffaello’s “La velata.”  Excellent condition.  $12.

Wonderful menu for dinner aboard on March 12, 1966.  measures 12½” x 9” and depicts Raffaello’s “Angelo.”  Excellent condition.  $12.

2586    Raffaello                                   Photograph

First-class suite entry.  An official Italian Line photo.  Italian Line stamp on the back.  Measures 9¼” x 7” and is in near-mint condition.  $28.

3053    Raffaello                                   Photograph

First-class suite bedroom.  An official Italian Line photo.  Italian Line stamp on the back.  Measures 9¼” x 7” and is in near-mint condition.  $28.

1682    Raffaello                                   Photograph

First-class cabin.  An official Italian Line photo.  Italian Line stamp on the back.  Measures 9¼” x 7” and is in near-mint condition.  $28.

1843    Raffaello                                   Photograph

First-class cabin.  An official Italian Line photo.  Italian Line stamp on the back.  Measures 9¼” x 7” and is in near-mint condition.  $28.

3060     Raffaello                                   Photograph

Chapel.  One of a series of photographs taken on board the Raffaello by a professional photographer, E. Binelli.  His stamp on the back.  Measures 9¼” x 7” and is in near-mint condition.  $28.

Incredible color-coded tissue plan for the Rex dated 1937.  Many feel that Rex and Conte di Savoia were Italy's crowning maritime achievements.  When open, it's huge, measuring a full 44" x 37".  Great condition with a very nice color-coded "guide plan" of the liner highlighting where the decks pictured are on the ship.  Just a few small holes here and there where the plan folds.  $185.

This brochure, with 12 pages and 8 magnificent photos of her under construction, predates her entry into service in 1926, lists her as the eighth largest ship in the world, curiously with Leviathan listed as the largest.  She was huge and helped to establish the "Southern Route".   Each photo is dated.  Great color rendering of her as she would appear. Super N.G.I. logo on the back.  In Italian.  "S.P.Q.R."  Very good condition.   $125.

This near-mint brochure runs 16 pages and has 10 photos and covers second class on board.  In Italian.  One of the finest ships ever built in Italy, this liner had a short life and was lost in 1945.  $60

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As the obvious flag ship of N.G.I., they were justifiably proud of their palatial new liner.  This 32-page brochure from 1926 contains 11 photos and is in very good condition with a lovely embossed cover.  Includes a double page spread (a "centerfold" you might say) of this four-screwed liner.  Seems to have been translated from Italian as some of the text is a bit stilted.  In excellent condition.  $80.

The promenade for the Class de Luxe.  Excellent condition.  Written on but not posted.  $6.

The upper dining room for the Class de Luxe.  Excellent condition  $6.

The vestibule for the Class de Luxe.  Excellent condition  $6.

The Winter Garden for the Class de Luxe.  Excellent condition  $6.

A sitting room in a Class de Luxe suite.  Excellent condition.  $6.

The smoking room and bar for the Class de Luxe.  Excellent condition  $6.

The children's room for the Class de Luxe.  Excellent condition  $6.

A bedroom in the Class de Luxe.  Excellent condition  $6.

The reading room for the Class de Luxe.  Excellent condition  $6.

The festival hall for the Class de Luxe.  Excellent condition  $6.

The Gallery for the Class de Luxe.  Excellent condition  $6.

Amazing brochure for these new additions to the Cosulich fleet.  Dating from the 1920's, including 28 pages with 27 interior and exterior images and renderings, mostly full page and a number in full color.  I can't describe what stunningly good photos these are!  It makes me want to sail on them!  These beloved liners lasted nearly 40 years.  Here is your chance to have the best and one of the first brochures produced for them.  $145.

Superb post-war brochure date December, 1954, for these two pre-war beauties!  Heavily redecorated, these lovely liners were the mainstay of Italia's post-war fleet until the advent of the post-war new builds.  14 pages with 31 interior and exterior images, several in color.  It's amazing to compare the pre-war interiors from the 1920's with the post-war remodel.  After the war, these ships had a soft form of Art Deco that reminds me very much of British pre-war liners. 

This is such a great brochure that, when I was offered two, I bought them both!  Two available @ $55.

Superb pre-war first-class plan.  Pre-war Italia is quite difficult to find.  Dated July, 1937.  39" x 27".  Excellent condition with only a few slight tears at the edges.  Passenger has marked three possible cabins with the price.  $85.

Wonderful plan for this popular liner for all three classes.  Dated April 12, 1949.  Measures 39" x 27"  Mint condition.  $45.

12497    Saturnia                                   Menu

Large oversized farewell dinner menu from the Saturnia dated August 4, 1958.  Slight stains and some tape residue.  $6.

Great tissue plan for this popular liner for all three classes.  Dated June, 1949.  Measures 39" x 27"  Gives the scale as 1:300 meters.  Mint condition.  $45.

Tissue plan, measuring 38"x 27", for all passenger accommodation.  Oddly, this plan is dated both November, 1954, AND December, 1954.  In excellent condition with only a few small spots and an arrow pointing out a cabin.  One of Italy's longest-serving and best-loved ships.  $45.

Real photo card showing the extensively rebuilt Vulcania passing Gibraltar.  Postmarked 1962 in Lisbon.  Good condition with some corner bumping and a slight stain on the back which bleeds through to the sea on the front.  $12. 

Pre-war diamond-shaped ashtray, dated July, 1937.  These were used on board the Rex and Conte di Savoia and were not souvenirs.  Made by Ginori.  Some fading to the gold on the top.  Measures 6½” x 4”.  $95.

“Pillow” ashtray as used on board Italian liners of the 1960’s.  Measures 3½” in diameter.  See archival photo of this type of ashtray in use aboard the Leonardo da Vinci.  Good condition.  $24.

22916  Cosulich                                Bedspread

Lovely blue and white bed spread with a Greek key pattern border and a fantastic Cosulich logo woven into the center.  Probably dates to the 1920’s and may be from the service of the Saturnia or Vulcania.  Measures 67” x 42” (5½ feet x 3½ feet).  Near-mint condition.  Two available @ $250 each.

22810  Lloyd Sabaudo                                Bedspread

Exquisite white bed spread, dating to the late 1920’s or early 1930’s.  This could be from the Conte di Savoia or one of the other Conte ships.  Woven into the spread is a pattern of grape vines and leaves.  What makes this weaving so beautiful is that parts are raised to give it a 3-D quality.

Amazing large Lloyd Sabaudo belted logo in the center.  The blanket measures about 76” x 54” (about 6½ feet x 4½ feet).  In the edge are the words “Macherio.  Ditta Rivolta, Carmignani & Co.  Milano.”  Underneath that is “Di Aldo & Ugo Rivolta”

A few very small holes and some very small wear to the spread.  A few light stains.  This could possible be dry cleaned out, but I’ll leave that to you.  On the whole in excellent condition.  $195.

22760  Lloyd Sabaudo                                Post Card

Very rare pre-World War I color rendering of a Winter Garden on board a liner of Lloyd Sabaudo.  Written on and postmarked September 27, 1911.  Good condition.  $14.

22318  Italian Line                                China

Pre-war fine-bone china crescent dish.  Date marked “3-39” (March, 1939).  In the very late 1930's Italian Line china was ordered in mass in an effort to consolidate the logos and patterns used onboard.  In excellent condition.  No chips, cracks, or crazing.  The gold is near mint.  Made by Ginori.  $195.

22445  Italian Line                                China

Beautiful pre-war side plate measuring 7¾” in diameter.  Made by Ginori and date marked "37-12" (December, 1937.)  Shows the typical utensil marks.  No chips, cracks, or crazing.  $150.

22004  Italian Line                                China

Extremely colorful pre-war side plate made from fine-bone china in the pattern used on the Augustus of 1927.  Beautiful gold Richard Ginori logo on the back.  No chips, cracks, or crazing.  Near mint.  Measures 7½” in diameter.  $325.

22028  Italian Line                                China

Lovely diamond-shaped dish in the orange-rope pattern.  This pattern has the post-war crown and is identical to pieces recovered from the Andrea Doria.  No chips, cracks, or crazing and practically no wear to the gold.  Measures 6½” x 3½”.  $75.

22441  Italian Line                                China

Rare bread plate in the post-war version of the “dart” pattern.  For some reason pre-war versions of this pattern are seen more often that post-war.  Measures 7” in diameter.  No chips, cracks, crazing, or wear to the gold.  Made by Ginori.    $125.

22922  Italian Line                                Crystal

Lovely post-war cordial glass, standing 2½” tall.  Near-mint condition.  A quantity available.  $75 each.

22204  Italian Line                                Crystal

Fantastic post-war wine glass (White?), which stands 4” tall.  In near-mint condition.  In the rope pattern as used on the Andrea Doria.  $135.

Great fold-over brochure for the 1938 "winter cruises and special spring voyages" by the Italian Line.  Details the various cruises the Italian liners were making, including the Conte di Savoia and the Rex.  Great condition.  $20.

14918    Italian Line                               Sailing Schedule

1967 sailing schedule for Italia.  Lists all ships on the North Atlantic service, including east and west bound sailings and cruises.  Measures 23" x 16" when unfolded.  Mint condition.  $8.

Exquisite silver-plated toothpick holder.  Stands 2½” tall.  Very clear logo on the front.  Marked “F. Broggi, Milano, 3.5” on the bottom.  No plate loss with only a few small use marks.  Fantastic condition.  Dates to the 1920’s.  $225.

22781    Italian Line                               Silver

Silver fish knife bearing the pre-war Italian crown.  8½” long.  Some wear to the crown.  Typical utensil marks.  Made by F. Broggi.  $35.

22845    Italian Line                               Silver

Silver fish knife bearing the post-war Italian crown.  8½” long.  Some wear to the crown.  Typical utensil marks.  Made by F. Broggi.  A quantity available.  $25 each.

22338    Italian Line                               Silver

Large silver fork, measuring 8”.  Bears the Finmare logo. Very good condition.  A quantity available.  $15 each.

Impressive brochure for the Victoria and Asia on the Italy to India run.  36 pages with 58 photos.  Lots of color images on board, including the wine cellar and the dog kennels.  Dated July, 1959.  These were wonderful, cozy little liners.  Very good condition.  $40.

Covered are the liners Australia, Oceania, and Neptunia, which served on the Italy to Australia run.  38 pages with 52 pictures.  Two superb images of two of the ships passing at sea at high speed.  Dates to February, 1955.  Very good condition.  $40.