Wonderful 2 page 8 1/2 x 14 legal sized fact sheet that was printed onboard to be given out to the curious passengers. Loaded with Ship Trivia: 21 different types of glasses were used onboard, average of 25 chairs reupholstered each voyage, 9100 square yards of carpeting onboard … and many more interesting tids n bits. These all show some aging and all came of the ship during the 1984 auction.

One of the millions of paper items left onboard when she was laid up … this deposit envelope is practically brand new. The guards onboard in the USC years gave these to folks filled with little souvenirs, forms and whatever bits they could to get rid of them. I’m sure many of these found some new life when the ship went to Turkey/Ukraine.

A very nice VHS (later DVD) video released by the Mariners Museum telling the early story of the ship with a nice focus on her building. If you still use a VHS player … this is a good copy for you!

Nice SSUS cardstock … these were used for presentations and events onboard. The print shop would have used this stock by the 1000’s on each voyage. Paper supplies like there were left onboard when the ship was mothballed and were auctioned off in 1984 … and practically given away after that as surplus. Brand new unfolded condition. I just love the RWB graphics and coloring.

The story of the Gibbs brothers and their maritime portfolio. This was commissioned by Frederic Gibbs really as a tribute to his brother William Francis … and was written front to back by Frank Braynard. It covers all sorts of vessels passenger ships, Military vessels. Working vessels (like Fireboats and ice breakers) and on, and on, and on. Their work was prolific and incredible. A very good read .. this does not have a dust jacket … and I have never seen a copy with a dustjacket. There was only one printing … so this is a scarce book. VERY desirable and comprehensive.

Very nice RWB “Eagle” emblazoned  plastic shipping bag from the onboard giftshops. These would have come off the ships with all sorts of souvenirs  and gifts for the landlubbers.  The don’t make heavy plastic bags like this anymore  … in good condition.

This book was a labor of love for Frank … and certainly one of his best. WFG’s Brother Frederic was the force behind the book … and Frank took on the project whole heartedly. A plastic dust cover has be added over the original paper version that has some rips and tears  … a true classic!  A MUST read for any and every serious SSUS buff.  The Best book ever … this covers her life till about 1979/80 when USC – Hadley purchased the ship.

I’m glad to offer yet another copy of this great book! SS Unites States: The story of America’s Greatest Ocean Liner by Bill Miller. This is one of the best books ever written on the ship … and packed with great photos from her birth till her departure to Turkey in the early 1990’s. I can’t say enough about this book … truly one of Bill’s masterpieces!  This copy is in great condition. An exceptional and essential reference book … grab a copy while you can, it is out of print. Please help save the SS United States @ www.savetheunitedstates.org.

Nice little songbook for USL ships … back in the days when such events took place … today folks are drinking Starbucks and gambling their lives away. Excellent condition and covers over 50 tunes!

Interesting bumper sticker supporting US Shipping. Like New condition. They serve you and U.S.!

Very interesting coaster for CWS … nice 2 funnel liner graphics. This is felted and die-cut. this has some small discoloration .. priced accordingly.

Nice Postcard for the QM … gold toned and in good condition.

Very nice Passport envelope for the SSUS. Each of one of these is numbered and stamped SSUS. Like New condition … never used

Nice baggage tag and ticket envelopes for the USL passenger ships. These are almost  brand new and just delightful .. of course all in R/W/B colored accents.

The smaller version of the Beal brochure announcing the ship’s July 3rd entry into service … these were sent out by the thousands. Includes many of the same colorful Beal renderings and general ship info. The envelope is split on the sides, but worth having!

Probably the best brochure for the mightly SSUS … was this one by Lester Beal. Everything about this brochure is awesome: Hight Quality Heavy textured stock, Lovely preliminary renderings of her interior and a centerfold starboard profile of the ship. Red white and Blue accents throughout .. and the renderings are in full color. One of my favorites … the Beal eagle on the cover is superb.

My favorite version of the famed cutaway for the Last American Flagship … suitable for framing! There is a 1″ seam separation on the last panel … but still a wonderful item. 

Once of the best books written about the ship … certainly a book Billy poured the good parts of his soul into (with keen FOB Oversight). The forward is by Margaret Truman Daniels.. Harry’s daughter who was on the SSUS maiden crossing. Well written and lots of great photos. An excellent read of the ships life until the early 1990’s.

OHHH MYYYYY WOW … here is another one of those rare and unique items. I brought this back from a recent trip out West … One of the Coffee Urns from the ships galley. I believe this came from the galley that served First and Cabin class dining rooms… and is pictured in the SS Guernsey’s auction catalogue (Wednesday 10/03/84). This was of course steam driven (manufactured by RUDSCO) and is complete as far as I can tell! It comes with various glass replacement parts as well. I was told this can make 144 cups of coffee at a time … great for your SSUS bashes! Solid construction and expected condition from preparing a lot of coffee … still has a faint and rich percolator smell.
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Wonderful pristine and famed cutaway for the SSUS. There were several versions of these … this one appears to be from the mid-1950’s. One side is all cutaway … the flip side has b/w interior and “activity aboard” photos. Lots of fun facts about the ship … and a small info section on the famed Hales Trophy! You could not ask for a better overall item about the ship!