1680    Stockholm                              Photograph

Incredible 9” x 7” press photo of the crushed bow of the Stockholm after her collision with the Andrea Doria in July of 1956.  Photo is dated July 28, 1956.  Still has press blurb attached to back with original Associated Press stamp.  What a superb image!  In excellent condition.  $75.

1200    Stockholm                              Post Card

Super artist rendering card of the ship that sank the Andrea Doria.  In near mint condition with some discoloration on the back due to age.  $12.

Hard-to-find post card of the Stockholm in the first of her many reincarnations.  This one as the East German Völkerfreundschaft.  In good condition with missing stamp.  $18.

Rare post card of the Arundel Castle as a four-funneled liner!  In 1937, she underwent a refit to remove two of her funnels.  Great condition. Back shows where attached to album.  $22. 

Color-coded plan dated 1972.  First class one side, tourist class on the other.  Printed on glossy paper, and measures about 24" x 21".

15 color photos.  Very good condition.  $24.

12477    Stirling Castle                         Passenger List

Passenger list for the January 24, 1952, voyage of the Stirling Castle from Southampton.  Fleet list in the front and some pencil notes made by a passenger throughout.  $12.

13200    Union Castle                           Post Cards

An excellent series of post cards for Union Castle, depicting life on board.  All are unused and are in excellent condition.  $10 each.  Entire set $75.

a.  Crew Portrait

b.  Concert On Deck

c.  The Bottle Race

d.  Potato Race

e.  Egg and Spoon Race

f.   Smoking Room

g.  The Luncheon Gong

h.  Deck Billiards

i.   Bolster Bar

j.   Last Night of the Voyage

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Wonderful color-coded deck plan for tourist class on the America.  Nine excellent photos of her beautiful interiors, many in color.  She looks like a cross between the Manhattan and the United States. Some furniture is wooden furniture, and some is metal.  Travel agency stamp on the back.  Near mint. Very detailed.  $40.

Nice miniature deck plan for all three classes.  Five photos, all featuring her abnormally large cabins and sumptuous interiors.  Near mint.  Dated April, 1959, and measures 26" x 16".  $35.

Cabin-class passenger list from her July 17, 1959, voyage from New York to Bremerhaven.  Good condition, some slight scuffing.  $12.

Near-mint artist rendering card.  Unused.  $8.

Great sepia card of the America.  Unused and in excellent condition.  $8.

Early Fred Hoertz post card of the America mailed from San Juan on May 27, 1941, in her pre-war Caribbean cruise era.  Postal markings are a touch of scuffing to the front.  $10.

Excellent postal cover commemorating the America's first maiden voyage of August 14, 1940, which because of the war, was a Caribbean cruise.  Stamped "US Sea Post," it still has the original post card inside advertising a firm where you could buy first-day covers.  In excellent condition.  $22.

Beautiful 32-page brochure devoted exclusively to the Leviathan.  27 photos with mostly amazing full-page interior views.  Mostly first class, there are a few views in second class.  Some of the more unusual photos include the breakfast room of one of the "Premier" suites, the Tea Room, a corner of the Winter Garden, the second-class lobby, and many more.  Fleet list at the back.  The liner's name is taken straight from the Bible as suggested by President Wilson.  One of the comprehensive brochures you'll ever see for her.  Great United States Lines logo on the back cover.  Excellent condition.  $95.

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Fantastic soup bowl in the pattern used on board the Leviathan.  Impressive patriotic logo of an eagle surrounded by 13 gold stars.  No symbolism in that, eh?  Made by Syracuse china and date marked to 1922, this piece came into service with Leviathan the following spring.  Measures 8¾" across and 1¼" tall.  Finding quality items like this for Leviathan has never been easy.  I expect that trend to continue!  Has the usual utensil marks with almost no loss of gold on the rim.  No chips, cracks, or crazing.  Two available @$175 each.

Deck plan for second class aboard Leviathan.  When opened, it measures 37" x 22".  Great logos. Color coded, would look great framed.  Dated April, 1929.  Some separation at the folds otherwise excellent.  $85.

Tourist-class passenger list for her May 27, 1931, from New York to Southampton.  Commodore Randall in command.  At this point the US Line was still attempting to claim the title of the world's largest ship.  She is listed at 59,956 tons.  Near-mint condition.  $22.

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First-class passenger list for her voyage from Bremen to New York on July 29, 1932.  Commodore Randall in command.  As the United States Line and Leviathan struggled with a lack of a suitable running mate, the depths of the depression, and prohibition, attempts at cutting costs were made.  To reduce harbor fees, the liner's tonnage was revised downward to 48,590.74.  Great condition.  $22.

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Made by Wallace, this beautiful 8 ounce creamer is in very good condition with the typical use marks and a great raised Leviathan "eagle" logo on the side.  Would be great for your morning cup of coffee!  Stands 4" tall.  $95.

Real photo stereoview of the Vaterland (soon to be Leviathan) laid up in Hoboken in 1915.  Great blurb on the back about the image.  $30.

Extremely unusual stereoview of the "Hospital Deck on the Giant Transport Leviathan."  Great blurb on the back about the image.  What else needs be said?  $30.

Real photo stereo card of the U.S. Transport Leviathan in harbor.  Blurb on the back giving the details of the ship.  Excellent condition.  $22.

Postal cover cancelled on board the Manhattan at sea August 12, 1932, during her maiden voyage.  Very good condition.  $12.

20478   United States                          Abstract of Log Cards (2)

Abstract of log cards from voyage 373, eastbound and westbound.  These were taken directly from the chief engineer’s office of the United States when she was laid up in Norfolk.  The abstracts are in near-mint condition.  $28.

Also available are a pair of abstracts from voyage 369, eastbound and westbound.  These were taken directly from the chief engineer’s office of the United States when she was laid up in Norfolk.  The abstracts are in near-mint condition.  $28.

First-class baggage sticker from the United States.  Obtained on board in 1986.  A quantity available.  $2 each.

1676     United States Lines               Baggage Sticker

A set of two round baggage stickers as used on board the s.s. United States.  3½” in diameter and in mint condition.  Hundreds available in many styles and letters.  E-mail us to inquire if what you need is available.  $4, the pair.

2995    United States                          Bridge Score Pad

This bridge score pad was removed from the s.s. United States during a visit to the ship in early 1986.  It was found on her Promenade Deck along with boxes and boxes of other paperwork.  In mint condition.  $12.

Souvenir fold-open program for the tour of the United States before the 1984 auction of her fittings.  Four pages giving an explanation of what you'll see on board.  Good condition, some slight wear.  $25.

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Dating to before the maiden voyage because she is listed "entering Atlantic service," this 14 page brochure is filled with 11 full-color illustrations and black-and-white photos of the United States and America.  Mint condition with original envelope.  $45.

3069    United States                          Business Card

An unusual business card for Charles Henry Fitts, the Tailor Concessionaire for the s.s. United States.  Interesting item.  Can’t be too many of these around!  $10.

Postal cover cancelled in New York July 3, 1952, and Le Havre July 8, 1952.  Great stamp of the ship. Cover was once folded.  Very good condition.  $15.

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Great color cut-away of the United States.  Reverse has many interior views and a blurb and chart showing daily speeds and distances of her record-breaking maiden voyage.  Excellent condition.  $25.

With Francis Gibbs's desire to build a fire-proof ship, the massive teak deck chairs of an earlier era were dispensed with and in their place appeared these iconic red nylon-webbed aluminum deck chairs, which emphasized the new liner's high-tech, fireproof, and light-weight construction practices. 

Many of the deck chairs one sees from the United States have either badly faded webbing or cracked/broken arm rests -- or both.  These chairs, however, are in very good condition with only some slight pocking of the aluminum (could probably be polished out) and some very, very slight fraying to the nylon webbing at some edges.  Two of the webs on one of the deck chairs were replaced many years ago when the ship was in service and are of a brighter red.

I acquired these two deck chairs for my personal collection about ten years ago and have finally decided to part with them.  Two available @ $750 each. (Blanket and headrest are being sold separately.)

Excellent example of a deck blanket from the s.s. Untied States.  Red tartan on one side, grey on the other.  Made of soft wool.  Measures 66" x 52".  In excellent condition with a few very tiny worn spots.  $125.

10390    United States                          Deck Plan, Cabin Class

Mint condition color-coded deck plan for cabin class on board the s.s. United States.  Folding open to 24” x 8¾”, this plan contains nine color interior and exterior photos and renderings of the ship.  $25.

Very good condition color-coded deck plan for tourist class on board the s.s. United States.  Passenger has written in notes about cabins in which her friends (or people she met on board) were staying.  Dated January, 1954.  Folding open to 24” x 8¾”, this plan contains eight color interior and exterior photos and renderings of the ship.  $20.

1360     United States                         Envelope, Airmail

Cute airmail envelope from the s.s. United States.  Measuring 5” x 4”, this great on-board item is in near-mint condition and has a beautiful little profile of the ship.  $6.

Child's kapok lifejacket stenciled with the name of the liner on the back.  Several inspection stamps indicating it passed inspection.  The last inspection was December 2, 1968.   Complete with whistle.  In excellent condition.  $85.

10356    United States Lines              Menu Cover

Blank menu or program card from the s.s. United States.  This came off the ship on a visit in 1986.  In excellent condition, but the cover has a defect which can be seen in the photo.  $4.

Large linen damask napkin, measuring about 20" x 20".  Excellent condition.  All with the eagle logo, USL, and a date woven into the linen.  Several available @$25 each.

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One of the most unusual items I have ever offered!  Paint chips from the s.s. United States.  Acquired during a visit to the liner in 1986, being offered here are red, white, and blue paint from her funnel; silver paint from her mast; and black paint from her hull.  In several instances, the paint goes all the way down to the original primer from 1951.  The hull paint is amazingly thick (over 1/8"), the result of 17 years' worth of in-service repainting.  $95.

2310     United States                         Passenger List

Nice tourist-class passenger list for the September 11, 1952, voyage of the brand-new United States from Southampton to New York.  She was only two months old!  30 pages of information relating to on-board services, where the public rooms are located, facts and figures about the ship, a little bit of information about the art on board, a sailing schedule for the remainder of the year, and even a full page about New York City taxi cabs!  In very good condition.  $18.

12188    United States                         Passenger List

A list of first-class passengers for the June 21, 1963, crossing of the United States from New York to Havre and Southampton.  Tons of information needed for the crossing is also included.  The covers are slightly scuffed, but otherwise, it is in excellent condition.  $12.

Also available are the following dates:

June 1, 1962, from New York to Southampton (scuffed cover), including separate tournament entry form.  $12.

August 9, 1963 from Bremerhaven to New York, including separate tournament entry form.  $12.

12127    United States                         Passenger List

A list of cabin-class passengers for the August 9, 1963 crossing of the United States from Bremerhaven to New York.  In near-mint condition and includes separate tournament entry form.  $12.

Also available is the same type of list for her July 18, 1962, sailing from Southampton to New York.  Slightly scuffed covers. $12.

SOLD!

Taken at New York in the 1950's. this card is a rare color view.  Written on and postmarked July 25, 1958.  Very good condition with slight corner bumps.  $15.

SOLD!

Great post card of the United States passing the America in New York Harbor.  Good condition.  One bent corner.  Unused.  $8.

Excellent condition.  Written on and posted. $6.

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13216    United States                         Post Card

Beautiful broadside view of the United States, probably arriving in Southampton on her maiden voyage.  Note the missing paint on her bow.  Unused and in mint condition.  $22.

Great program of events for her Early Spring Cruise in March of 1967.  Excellent condition.  $8.

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As befitted the flag ship of America's merchant marine, the decoration aboard the United States was very patriotic.  Among the examples, was a series of 50 medallions by Gwen Lux, each medallion representing a state of the union.  The trend in decoration on board the United States was very "futuristic," and as such, lots of cutting-edge materials were used.  These medallions are made of a type of styrofoam and weigh a mere 3.5 ounces each.  That means that all 50 plaques weighed less than 11 pounds!

Measures 6½" x 1¼".  There are a few nicks out of the rim, but overall in great shape.  All the medallions I've ever seen have this flaw. In fact, we're lucky these survive at all considering the delicate material they're made from.  A number were broken while being removed after the auction.  Identical plaques can be seen at the Windmill Point Restaurant in Nags Head, NC. See the second photo at left.

Talk about a one-of-a-kind item!  Here's a rare chance to own a piece of art from America's most celebrated ocean liner.  $595.

Beautiful silver bowl in the Manhattan pattern.  Made by International silver and date marked 1952.  10" long and 2" deep at the mid point.

Heavily stamped on the bottom "T D," which may stand for Tourist Dining Room.

Has the usual use marks and dings and some marks in the bottom.  $45.

Used for nearly 40 years, the Manhattan pattern silver made for United States Lines was a classy design.  Here is the shrimp cocktail server, and happily still with its original and rarely seen glass insert.  One review guide described the cuisine onboard as "superior grade as long as you stick to easily prepared U.S. standards such as steak and potatoes."  Dated 1952.  Two available at $165 each.

Have you noticed how extremely well made the International Silver Company items for the United States Lines is?   Here's a small tray in the Manhattan pattern as used on the United States.  According to a former passenger, the only wood on board was "the lead pencil with which your opulently salaried Steward figures how big your tip should be."  Perhaps it was on this tray!  Dated 1952, this tray measures over 6" in diameter.  Very good condition with the typical utensil marks.  No loss of silver plate.  Also available is an identical tray dated 1962.  $40 each.

Huge checkered table cloth from the United States. Excellent condition.  Measures 108" x 42".  $35.

Highly sought-after aluminum stateroom vase from the s.s. United States.  Stands 13½" tall and is 7" in diameter at the mouth.  Cabin number U-73 (first class) written on bottom in pen.  See archival photo for one in use on board.  Typically, the vase has a few dings and a small dent from use on board.  The previous owner purchased this at the traveling sale of some fittings shortly before the auction.  A exceptional opportunity!  $575.

Dated October, 1932, this superb brochure has 32 pages with 39 photos of the Manhattan, Leviathan, President Harding, and President Roosevelt.  Most are full page!  The descriptions are written in a very off-the-cuff American style, which to this reader is very unusual compared to the British brochures of the time.  One interesting fact is that, according to the brochure, the Manhattan had the only air-conditioned dining room at sea.  Very good condition with some bumps on the corners.  $85.

Dinner plate for the United States Lines.  Dinner plates are not quite as common as other pieces in this pattern.  About 9½" across.  Near mint with just a few utensil marks.  Your choice of Mayer or Lamberton.  A quantity available @ $55 ea.

7½" in diameter.  Near mint with a few utensil marks.  Your choice of Mayer or Lamberton.  A quantity available @ $35 ea.

6¼" in diameter.  Near mint with a few utensil marks.  Your choice of Mayer or Lamberton.  A quantity available @ $28 ea.

Nice little bowls in the Graystar pattern as used on the s.s. United States.  No chips, cracks, or crazing.  Measures 5" in diameter.   Your choice of Mayer or Lamberton.  A quantity available @ $28 ea.

4446    United States Lines               Envelope, Air Mail

An air mail envelope from the United States Lines.  Return address is shown as Piers 59, 60, 61, 62, North River!  Legal size.  $2.

10405   United States Lines              Invitation

Great little invitation-to-cocktails card.  Wonderful graphic of the liner on the front cover with the name underneath.  Back has a bent corner but otherwise beautiful condition.  $6.

Perfect unused matchbook for the United States Lines.   In mint condition all matches still present. These came off the United States on our visit in 1986.  $5.

Unused baggage tag for cabin class, dating to before World War II.  Good condition. Still has its twine.  $15.

1707    United States Lines               Menu Cover

Nice menu cover from the United States Lines. This is identical to the ones used on the s.s. United States.  In good condition with some damage to the paper along the edges.  Blank inside.  Measures 7” x 5½”.  $4.

12840     United States Lines              Wine List

Beautiful liquor list from the United States Lines.  Great graphics on front cover which is a red velour-type material.  Lists all the various kinds of alcohol that could be purchased aboard along with the prices.  $32.

"New Glory for Old Glory" is the tag line for this lovely brochure for the brand-new Washington.  This brochure folds in an interesting way.  It's four panels that open into a large format photo spread with nine large images of her interiors, all first class.  Mentions the popularity of the Manhattan, which was already in service.  Great silvered cover.  Back cover has an aerial photo of Washington's maiden arrival in New York City (three days before this brochure was published!).  One can safely say her entry-into-service brochure.  Was once folded.  Some scuffing to the cover.  Otherwise in great condition.  $75.

Unused artist rendering post card.  Blurb on back indicates this card was printed in 1939.  Slight bumping to corner and slight scuffing to sky.  $5.

1672    Morro Castle                          Magazine, Popular Science

December, 1934.  Interesting four-page article about fire at sea. Prompted by the Morro Castle disaster.  Well illustrated.  $15.

3150A through 3150Z  Morro Castle    Photograph

These photos are available as a lot for $250 or individually at $20 each.

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