Very cool 64 page brochure for the 32-33 ATW cruise for the Empress of Britain… one of my favorite ships … ah to go back in time! about the first 20 pages of the brochure are about the ship itself and includes many photos of the ships public rooms, cabins and generally sumptuous interiors. the remaining pages cover the cruise route, destinations and shore excursions etc  … starting with Madeira and ending with Havana. Quite nice !

Interesting press photo of the Leo at her fitting out pier … a huge crane seems to be lowering something onto the aft part of the ship. this does have some small tears along the bottom edge.

A good copy of the Empress of Britain’s story that was published after the war to honor her loss as the largest commercial liner sunk by the axis forces. IMO, Axis forces should have been punished for this act alone … such a glorious ship met an unfortunate end due to war, the quest for power and hatred. CP’s largest ship ever… her ATW voyages were legendary as were her interiors (some of my favorites). The white glossy covers of these always seems to be soiled .. but this one is not too bad. good overall condition.

CP sure did a nice job on there ” Apartment Plans” … what other lines called deck plans. The lavish size, color and excellent graphics make these some of the best plans ever produced. In great shape, there is very little seam separation at the fold lines .. which is quite uncommon. EOB was the largest allied “commercial” ship lost in the war  and a favorite of mine personally.

Nice hard bound book celebrating and documenting the Empress of Australia’s 1929 ATW adventure. The voyage started in NYC leaving 12.2.29  … and returned via the Panama Canal on 4/17/30. I’m guessing the voyage had some cancellations due to the stock market crash the past fall. Great shape ( the only flaw I see is a crease on the back corner) … the nicely put together documentation has good photography and a super fold out map of the voyage.

Super Nice FC “I” sticker  … like new!

Super Nice FC “E” sticker  … like new!

Nice card for her eastbound voyage 163 … made at an average of 30.71 knots … pretty average speed for an October crossing with mostly moderate seas. She sailed for NYC to Southampton … via Le Havre. The total trip was 3191miles.

Super Nice CC “G” sticker  … like new!

Super Nice CC “H” sticker  … like new!

Nice card for her eastbound voyage 158 … made at an average of 30.71 knots … pretty slow for a July/ August voyage with mostly moderate seas. She sailed for NYC to Southampton … via Le Havre.

Super nice Baggage Room tag for Tourist Class. Like New !

Nice card for her eastbound voyage 145 … made at an average of 31.28 knots … pretty fast for a January voyage with pretty rough seas. The cover of the card has a little scuffing. She sailed for NYC to Bremerhaven… via Le Havre and Southampton.

Super Nice FC Square “F” sticker  … like new! These seem to be a little rarer that the round version

Nice FC Square “G” sticker  … like new with a little corner cut! These seem to be a little rarer that the round version

Nice FC Square “D” sticker  … super nice! These seem to be a little rarer that the round version

Super Nice CC Square “F” sticker  … like new! These seem to be a little rarer that the round version

Super Nice CC “W” sticker  … like new!

Super Nice CC “A” sticker  … like new!

Super Nice CC “F” sticker  … like new!

Super Nice CC “I” sticker  … like new!

Super Nice CC “X” sticker  … like new!

Super nice “Hold” baggage tag for Tourist Class. Like New !

An early concept view and a little “cartoony” … Some details like the mainmast and capped bridge wings were never part of the final design.  Like new! …  this card actually predates her entry into service … “Joining the America the summer of 1952”.

Super nice stateroom baggage tag for First Class. Like New !