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American Export

	30731 Constitution Floaty Pen Cute souvenir pen for the s.s. Constitution during her white phase. Dates to the 1960's. Happily still has its oil so she still floats (unlike the real one!). In excellent condition. $22.
SOLD!	30278 Constitution Photograph What a rare commodity! American-built tonnage. Beautiful design. Sleek profile. And quality steel. None of that hull pounding you get in today's modern cruise ships when the wind picks up. All of this is embodied in the late, great Constitution. American Export press release on the back, mentioning that it's the "nation's newest transatlantic glamour liner." This shot of her was taken while she was still at her builders yard. Measures about 10" x 8". In mint condition. $40.
	30133 Independence Bottle Stopper Use this stopper at your next dinner party! Missing its cork, but it could easily be replaced. Excellent condition. No damage to the enamel. $20.
	30558 Independence Key Ring Lovely enameled American Export key chain on a long fob. The entire thing measures 6". No scratches, cracks, or dings. In other words, mint. $30.
	30395 Independence Post card Always a beauty, here's an at-sea view of the Independence. Listed on the back as "the beautiful sun liners." Written on and postmarked but missing stamps. Message about how the ship is "rocky today." Good condition. Bump to corners and in generally "mailed" condition. $5.
	30882 American Export Ashtray Mid-century style ashtray. Made of china and tapers front to back to give prominence to the name. The absence of "Isbrandtsen" from the name indicates that it dates to before 1964. "Made in U.S.A." on bottom. Super condition. The diameter is about 4" across. $28.
	30439 American Export Ashtray Could you ask for a better logo? Happily, this one has the less-common and short-lived American Export-Isbrandtsen Line name that is harder to find than one for American Export. Measures over 3" x 3". Perfect condition. A quantity available. $18.
SOLD!	30596 American Export Cup and Saucer Kudos to the American Export person who, over half a century ago, decided on such a classy design for their china. This beautiful gold and maroon cup and saucer is particularly handsome. Made in Italy by "S.A.I.M.I." in Genoa. As the fortunes of America's merchant marine waned, in 1964 American Export and the Isbrandtsen Line merged. Unfortunately, it was to no avail, and eventually rising costs pushed American passenger ships off the sea. Shades of modern American businesses. This cup and saucer dates from the time of the merger and sports the logo of the merged companies. Absolutely mint. $75.
	30259 American Export Pin Tray The only item I have ever seen with the combined company's new house flag proudly displayed. Mint condition. A pair available. Measure just over 2" x 2". $25.
	26888 American Export Plate Measures about 7" in diameter. I have heard that these were on the tables when the diner sat down. Independence/Constitution era. Two small losses of gold along the rim (can be seen in photo) otherwise excellent. $40.

American Line

	20064 Haverford Passenger List List of passengers for her August 10, 1910, voyage. Captain Thornton in command. Very good condition. Gold on cover still bright. $15.
	32653 New York Pin Souvenir pin from the American Line steamer New York. Patented July 21, 1896 by Whitehead & Hoag. These pins were sold for charity to visitors as they boarded the ship. Dates to the turn of the last century. Excellent condition. $35.
	20244 Philadelphia Passenger List List of first and second class passengers for the Philadelphia. Dated April 24, 1909. Captain Mills is in command. Good condition with some bumped corners. $20.
	20198 Philadelphia Passenger List List of first-class passengers for her Liverpool to New York voyage dated March 11, 1916. Captain Candy in command. In good condition with some dirt on cover. Corners bumped. American liners became very popular after May 7, 1915. $25.
	13292 Philadelphia Post Card Great color-tinted post card of this American liner. In near mint condition. $12.
	13302 Philadelphia Post Card Amazing real photo card of this liner at Southampton. Dating to some time after 1900 this is a very clear image. Excellent condition. $22.
	20311 St. Louis Passenger List First-class passenger list for the St. Louis dated July 1, 1905. Captain Jamison in command. Good condition was once folded. $20.
	20220 St. Louis Passenger List First- and second-class passenger list dated July 22, 1916. Captain Jamison (still) in command. Nice embossed cover, some dirt otherwise in very good condition. Passenger has put check marks by names of passengers they knew. $20.
	13207 St. Louis Post Card A real photo card for St. Louis. Very clear and in excellent condition with some minor foxing on the reverse. The pink tint is from the scanner. $20.
	20059 St. Paul Concert Program Lovely program for a "Grand Concert" which was held in the second cabin. Dated October 10, 1902. Captain Jamison. Near mint but has been folded. $22.
	20248 St. Paul Menu Interesting luncheon menu for the U.S.M.S. St. Paul from June 25, 1910. Near mint with embossed flag and complete wine list on back. $20.
	20008 St. Paul Passenger List Great second-class passenger list for the St. Paul. Captain Jamison in command. Dated October 4, 1902. Was once folded otherwise good condition. $20.
	32024 American Line Booklet 111-year-old booklet produced by the very proud International Navigation Company after their ship's excellent service in the Spanish-American War. 64 pages and filled with interesting never-before-seen illustrations, this booklet chronicles all four ships -- the Saints, the Paris, and New York. Binding is weak with some missing paper from the spine. The contents, however, is excellent. Overall very good condition considering its age. $95.
	20139 American Line Booklet Ninety-page book covering the American Line's (and Red Star's) New York -Southampton service. Dates to 1987, this book chronicles the building and outfitting of the St. Paul and St. Louis. Thirty fantastic photos among which are the launch of the St. Louis and her boilers waiting to be lifted on board as well as extensive interior images of first, second, and third class. Also covered are photos of the interior and exterior of the Paris and New York and abstracts of logs for all four ships, citing their record passages. Includes all the typical American Line passenger information and includes a fleet list. As an added bonus, there are excellent fold-out maps of Manhattan, the Southampton docks in 1897, and the Atlantic Ocean. A lovely full-color "funnels and flags" page, showing you how to tell all the major Atlantic steamship companies at a glance. Unfortunately, the cover is missing, but so rare it probably doesn't matter. If it had its cover, this brochure would be the highlight of any American Line collection, but as it is, it's still a stunner, filled with images I've never seen before. As is. $95.
	20005 American Line / Red Star Brochure "Facts for Travelers." 1894. Lengthy 38-page booklet of information and facts focusing on the New York and Paris. Much detail of what a passenger could expect on board. Five photos and numerous illustrations. Also included is a description of the International Navigation Co's take over of the Paris and New York with little-known facts like President Harrison raised the flag on the New York on Washington's birthday. An interesting collection of odd facts covering things like the population of the principal cities of Europe, the depths of the world's oceans, the birthdates and accession dates for the leaders of Europe, etc. A cable "codex" of the Red Star Line, single-word codes designed to incorporate a whole sentence of information. Slight tear to front cover at spine. Was once folded and a nick off of top corner of the cover. $35.
	20155 American Line Brochure Fantastic brochure from the turn of the last century showing life on board the St. Louis, St. Paul, New York, and Philadelphia. Extensive photos of the ships' interiors, including the dining room, smoking room, staircase, etc., with fashionable men and women painted in. 24 pages with 23 photos. Post 1901. Excellent condition with some slight paper loss to the cover. $70.
	20234 American Line Brochure Unusual brochure for the Mongolia and the Manchuria, who were on a short-lived charter to the American Line that lasted less than three years. These ships resumed steamship service to Germany that had been interrupted for more than five years because of World War I. Where else are you going to get to see interior photos of the Mongolia and the Manchuria? 12 pages with 19 photos, including interiors and exteriors of the two ships. Dated 1921. $40.
SOLD!	20112 American Line Brochure Fold-out brochure from about 1905. Ships mentioned are the Haverford, Merion, and Friesland. It's interesting that unlike Cunard and White Star, the American Line did not include information in their passenger lists such as the bill of fare, baggage handling, rental of deck chairs, etc. It was contained in a separate brochure like this one. Superb graphics on cover. 32 pages with numerous illustrations. Excellent condition. $35.
	20250 American Line Brochure Entry into service brochure for the Haverford and Pittsburgh. Eight pages with seven photos, showcasing the interiors of the Haverford. Circa 1901. Excellent condition. $30.
	20222 American Line Passage Rates, 1900 Rates for the St. Louis and St. Paul dating to September 1900. A suite for three adults in the summer season was $800. Very good condition. $15.
SOLD!	20184 American Line Passage Rates, 1909 Second-class fold-over rate schedule for 1909 for the Haverford, Merion, and Friesland. Very good condition. A touch of discoloration and has been folded. $15.
	32665 American Line Pin Unusual souvenir pin for the American Line in Swedish! Seems to be a souvenir of an exhibit in Stockholm in 1897. Excellent condition. $45.
	20105 American Line Sailing Schedule Fold-over list of proposed sailings for International Navigation Company dating to 1901. A bit frayed around the edges, else good condition. $10.
	20219 American Line / Red Star Line Sailing and Rates Schedule Second-class rates and proposed sailings for the American line and Red Star from Philadelphia. Dated September 28, 1908. Good condition with some slight creasing. $15.

American President Line

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26035 American President Line Carafe

As a hallmark of good service that can still be found on some ships today like QE2, when you order a drink like a gin and tonic, they bring you the gin over ice and your tonic in a separate carafe. It's an extra step to be sure, but a very nice touch. I suspect this small carafe was for something similar from one of the President's bar service. Don't see too many items like this for any line. Great frosted logo. Stands over 3" tall. Excellent condition. $25.

Furness Bermuda

SOLD!	40557 Bermuda Brochure Stunning entry-into-service brochure for Furness Bermuda's triumphant Bermuda. Dating from 1927, this brochure predates the interiors' completion as every room is shown to us in 21 amazing full-color renderings, one to a page, including a plan of one of the Verandah Suites. For her time and intended service, she was one of the most luxurious ocean liners in the world, and this brochure is a fitting tribute to her status. Embossed gold logo on the cover. Measures 11" x 9�". In near-mint condition. $250.
NEW!	40888 Bermuda Brochure 38-page brochure with lots of illustrations, including 10 interior and exterior of the Furness Bermuda liner Bermuda. Amazing amount of information on the island of Bermuda, including steamship schedules, what to do on the island, tour schedules, sightseeing, hotel rates, what to tip, what to wear, etc., etc. This type of brochure often does not have a lot of information about the ship. In this case, however, we're lucky that it does. Great condition. $135.
NEW!	40230 Bermuda Deck Plans (Bermuda, Arcadian, Fort Victoria) Interesting brochure put out in 1929 by Thomas Cook & Son for their excursions to Bermuda. Among the information included are things to do, rates at hotels, and most importantly for us, deck plans and rates are the m.s. Bermuda, the Arcadian, and the Fort Victoria. Comparing the deck plans of the earlier ships with the Bermuda, Furness Bermuda dramatically improved their service. At the end is a seven-page schedule of tours which gives the sailing dates for each ship. $95.
NEW!	40234 Bermuda Flyer "Announcing the New Quadruple-Screw Motorship Bermuda." Four-page pre-entry-into-service flyer for the new Bermuda with some details about the liner. The full-color painting on the inside shows her with the black hull that she never wore. In excellent condition. $40.
SOLD!	40809 Bermuda Leather Wallet Nice leather souvenir wallet as purchased on board the m.s. Bermuda. Superb gold-leafed Furness Bermuda Line logo on the inside with the name of the liner underneath. In very good condition. Probably intended to be used for pipe tobacco. The leather is still soft and supple. Some good leather conditioner would make this gleam. $65.
SOLD!	32267 Bermuda Menu (Maiden Voyage) I have tried hard not to pepper the site with run-of-the-mill menus. I usually only put them up if they are compelling, and this one is. From Bermuda's maiden voyage, this menu is dated January 15, 1928. Has some foxing to the cover. How would you like to enjoy a filet mignon or prime rib as the ship plowed its way to Hamilton? $30.
	32877 Bermuda Passenger List From her first year of service, this passenger list is dated December 1, 1928. Looks like a full list. The ship is under the command of Captain Jeffries-Davies who was her captain when she burned a few years later. Has typical passenger information inside, such as the dog kennels, etc. Embossed Furness Bermuda logo on cover. Beautiful! $20.
	32145 Bermuda Passenger List This passenger list is dated Valentine's Day (February 14, 1931), and the ship had only four months to live. Captain Jeffries-Davis in command. Some slight dirt of the cover. $20
	32831 Bermuda Photograph Stewart Bale had just about one of the best jobs connected with famous ships as anyone I can think of. How great would complete unfettered access to all the best ships of the 1920's and 1930's be? He got paid to poke around! Bale shot this large-format picture of the Bermuda's "Spanish Terrace Cafe." This room was connected to the smoking room and was famous for its water fountain. Stamped on the back with Bale's name and address. Measures about 9" x 11". Excellent condition. $40.
	32017 Bermuda Photograph The Bermuda on fire, June 17, 1931. She was having a really bad afternoon. You can see the flames consuming her lifeboats and bridge! Photo stamped on the back "Bermuda Photo Service, Queen St., Hamilton." Very clear and very sad. Measures about 7�" x 9�". $85.
NEW!	40607 Bermuda Post Cards Lovely set of full-color post cards of the m.s. Bermuda produced in England by Rafael Tuck & Sons. The views include the liner at sea, the main lounge, the dining saloon, the smoke room, the Spanish Courtyard Caf�, and the Pompeian swimming pool. All unused and in near mint condition. There's always been something I liked about Tucks post cards. The way they are made, and the soft colors are very pleasing. $75.
NEW!	40661 Bermuda Post Cards Set of super clear real-photo cards of the Spanish Verandah Caf�, smoking room, swimming pool, dining room, and main lounge on the Bermuda. Produced by the Garraway Company in Rutherford, NJ. All are mint condition and unused except the card of the lounge which has been written on a posted from Hamilton. Stamp is missing. A very slight crease on the card that is hard to see unless you're looking for it. $65.
NEW!	40015 Bermuda Slide A tinted color lantern slide of Bermuda's dining room. You can scan from these. Excellent condition. $25.
	32701 Bermuda Stationary Early piece of stationary and an envelope from her on-board writing room. Scarce! $15 for the set.
NEW!	40992 Fort St. George Deck Plan Hard-to-find tissue deck plan for the Fort St. George. Five photos. Shows complete layout, including furniture placement. From my count, there were only 25 inside cabins on the whole ship. Opens to about 31" x 22". In very good condition (not even the usual seam tears) with some foxing on the front. She was sunk on September 10, 1942, but what really made her famous was her collision with the Olympic in 1924. Nothing ever turns up for the earlier liners to Bermuda so grab it while you can! $175.
NEW!	40035 Monarch of Bermuda Deck Plan Color-coded plan dating to 1931, her entry into service. She is listed as "new." With 15 very large photos, the plan is printed on glossy paper, making the images quite clear. Measures 40" x 33". Swimming pool is interestingly named the "Caracalla Pool." Great condition. No tears. She and her sister were the most luxurious ships on the Atlantic when they came into service. No other ship could touch them when they came out. $95.
	32516 Ocean Monarch Deck Plan The Ocean Monarch was Furness's post-war fleet mate for the Queen of Bermuda and replacement for the Monarch of Bermuda. Opens to over 31" x 18" and dated July, 1963. Near mint. $18.
NEW!	40868 Queen of Bermuda/Monarch of Bermuda Deck Plan Absolutely massive full-color-coded deck plan for the Queen of Bermuda on one side and the Monarch on the other. Opens to 40" x 33". Printed on glossy paper which makes the nine photos quite clear. "Every room with a private bath." Furness Bermuda was quite proud of that fact! Dates to about the time of their entry into service. This is the nicest deck plan I have ever had for the sisters. Excellent condition. $145.
NEW!	40799 Queen of Bermuda Deck Plan By the time this plan came out in January, 1964, the liner had been reduced to a single funnel. Within two years, she would be withdrawn from service. Measures 31" x 18" when open. $18.
NEW!	40444 Queen of Bermuda Flyer Four-page fold-out flyer dated September, 1948, before her return to service. Excellent condition. $15. This comes from Kelly Travel Agency which must have been one of those ocean-liner treasure troves because about 12 years ago huge numbers of unseen and unusually hard-to-get flyers and brochures popped onto the scene from Kelly.
	32946 Queen of Bermuda Spoon, Souvenir Sterling silver souvenir spoon from her on-board gift shop. 4�" in length. This spoon is labeled Q.T.E.V. Queen of Bermuda (Quadruple-Screw Turbo Electric Vessel). Considering how maneuverable they had to be in the small confines of Hamilton Harbor and long before the invention of bow thrusters, the famous Furness Bermuda liners (Bermuda, Queen of Bermuda, and Monarch of Bermuda) were among the smallest quadruple-screw liners ever built. It worked too! These ships were light in draft and comparatively easy to dock. Excellent condition. $35.
NEW!	40567 Furness Bermuda China, Dinner Plate This 9�" diameter dinner plate made by our old friends at Royal Doulton in the famous hand-painted pattern as used on the Monarch of Bermuda and Queen of Bermuda. In excellent condition with some utensil marks. Oddly, one doesn't see dinner plates at all. $75.
SOLD!	32723 Furness Bermuda China, Luncheon Plate It seems to be a British ship owner's penchant for serving tea on hand-painted bone china. All the major lines did it, and Furness Bermuda was no exception. A shelf of this tea service would be lovely. This large luncheon plate measures 8" in diameter. In excellent condition with some utensil marks. Made by Royal Doulton and back marked Furness Bermuda Line. $50.
	32559 Furness Bermuda China, Bread Plate Hand-painted bread plate in the famous birds and flowers tea service of the Queen of Bermuda. Measures 5�" in diameter. Bottom marked with the company name and Royal Doulton. Excellent condition. $30.
	32004 Furness Bermuda China, Creamer Made by Royal Doulton and one of those rare occasions where a date mark can tell us what ship the china was used on. In 1947, the fantastic Monarch of Bermuda was nearing the end of her post-war refit when a fire broke out and she was destroyed. The Queen of Bermuda's complete post-war overhaul became much more important because she was the sole survivor of this ultra-luxurious pre-war pair. The impressed date mark of 1948 tells us that this had to have been for the return to service of Queen of Bermuda. Excellent condition. Stands 3�" tall. $20.
SOLD!	32851 Furness Bermuda China, Demi-tasse Cup and Saucer So dainty you can fit the entire thing in the palm of your hand. This pattern was used on both the Queen of Bermuda and the Monarch of Bermuda. It was used both in the pre- and post-war period. Made by Royal Doulton. Excellent condition. $65.
NEW!	40810 Furness Bermuda China, Egg Cup Fantastic egg cup in the birds-and-floral pattern. Hand-painted china with the company name on the bottom. Stands 3�" tall and 2�" in diameter at the top. I've always wondered what type of egg was put in it because of the huge size. Small hairline and chip in the foot which is difficult to see when on display. $45.
	32945 Furness Bermuda China, Sugar Bowl Fine-bone china sugar bowl from the on-board tea service. Measures 3" in diameter and stands 2" tall. Marked with the company name on the bottom. Excellent condition. $25.
SOLD!	32098 Furness Bermuda China, Tea Cup and Saucer Hard-to-find fine-bone china tea cup and saucer. Made by Royal Doulton and back marked Furness Bermuda Line. Grab it while you can because cups and saucers go fast! In excellent condition with no chips, cracks, or crazing. $55.
NEW!	40208 Furness Bermuda China, Tea Pot Very rare china individual tea pot. Made by Royal Doulton and back marked Furness Bermuda Line. Hand painted in the famous birds and flowers pattern. Stands 3" tall and measures 5�" from handle to spout. Just big enough to serve one cup of tea from. Mint condition except for some slight manufacturing "darkness" on the ring at the base, which hardly needs to be mentioned because it can't be seen when the ea pot is sitting on a level surface. $150.
SOLD!	32006 Furness Bermuda Glass, Champagne Coupe Let's raise a toast to the Queen.... of Bermuda! In the pre-war period, Bermuda was a classy destination for wealthy folks, many staying for months at a time in hotels ashore owned by Furness Bermuda. Conversely in the post-war period, Bermuda became more of a quick get-away for middle class folks and honeymoon couples. The frosted logo tells us this glass dates to the post-war period. Perhaps it was used for many honeymoon toasts? Stands 4�" tall and is in perfect condition. No chips or flea bites. $35.
	32689 Furness Bermuda Glass, Wine Does anyone know when Furness Bermuda changed their logo? This is certainly a frosted pre-war logo. Stands 4" tall. Excellent condition. $45.
	32556 Furness Bermuda Napkin Fantastic Belgian linen napkin measuring about 19" x 19". In great condition with a super pre-war logo that measures 6" across, surrounded by a pattern of oak leaves and acorns. 4 available @ $20 ea.
	32812 Furness Bermuda Silver Beautiful set of silver salt and pepper shakers made by Mappin and Webb. Emblazoned with the Furness Bermuda logo, they stand 3�" tall. Date to 1955. In excellent condition. $75.

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