Ken Schultz Catalogue #50 April 1992
The catalogue that was deemed “Collectible in itself”. Being the 50th catalogue, Ken become nostalgic review his many accomplishments and his rise to define “Linerania”. Of the 752 items in this edition . My favorite would be shown on line 701 the 2 SS United States Floor Lamps (though he does not say … but they are from the Observation Lounge).. at $300 each … these were certainly a super deal. This issue also offered a large Number of Titanic items .. as Ken had just returned from a buying trip in England. These catalogues certainly are great reference point today for liner items and they also help as good guides for continuing provenance. This one is in pretty good shape … the pages on these unfortunately come loose as Ken produced these all by hand.
Ken Schultz Catalogue #53 April 1993
The catalogue that was deemed “Collectible in itself”. In his usually snarky tone, Ken introduces #53 talking about yet another record breaking year and his many high dollar Ocean liner and Movie costume acquisitions (including Jane Russell’s famous skimpy sequined leotard from “The French Line” ). There were 744 liner items in the catalogue … all described in some detail. These catalogues certainly are great reference point today for liner items and they also help as good guides for continuing provenance. This one is in pretty good shape … the pages on these unfortunately come loose as Ken produced these all by hand.
French Line: Flandre Reproduction Agency Print
Nicely framed reproduction agency print for the French Lines little Flandre in the early 1920’s. typical toning and a little moisture blemish. This poster is from my pal Peter Knego’s personal collection. I will have the quote shipping for this item specifically … the site shipping calculator will not be accurate.
Cunard Line: Queen Mary /Spruce Goose Long Beach Ashtray
Nice souvenir ceramic ash tray from the mid 1980’s which also features Howard Hughes “Spruce Goose” airplane. Excellent condition.
British Ocean Liners 1900 to Present signed by Bill Miller
One of Bill’s great Dover picture books and inscribed with his loopy pen. Lots of great photos and information in his typical Dover snippet style. A good BM book!
HAL: Modern Delft Coaster-Tile
Great Tile Coaster showing the 1930’s Statendam. Lovely Coaster in it’s original Cardboard holder.
Panama Canal Zone Guide
Nice flyer guide on the voyage through the canal zone. These would have been available on any cruise through the canal … this particular one has a photo on the QE2 inside and well as tankers, freighters and other craft.
Ken Schultz Catalogue number 45.
Ken sure did put together a great array of items coupled with some serious East Coast attitude. If you didn’t already know what a nice guy he was … he had no problem telling you. Ken passed away about a decade ago. Wonderful items and descriptions! The catalogue is almost collectible as the items are! As typically happens .. a few of the pages are loose.
Eight Late 1800’s Reprint Postcards
Great set of 8 reprinted postcards for the early days of Ocean Liners. Good condition and wrapped in plastic.
Cunard Line: New Queen Mini Puzzle
Great little puzzle for the Queen Mary … more than likely bought onboard in one of the the hotel gift shops. Excellent condition … the puzzle pieces are still sealed.
Miscellaneous: The Oceanliner: Speed, Style, Symbol Exhibit Catalogue.
Excellent catalogue for the Exhibit that ran rom January to April 1980 at the Cooper Hewitt. 40 pages of history, information and photography.
Miscellaneous: Damned By Destiny: Williams and De Kerbrech
Excellent book on the worlds passenger liner projects that never came to fruition.Some like the 2 Stockholm’s were actually built and never saw service or others that never left the drawing boards … like the SS Unites States sister-ship Project.Like New condition hard to find.
Cunard Line: set of 6 reprinted 1920’s Comparisons
These are great ” comparison” reprints and quite suitable for framing or could be made into smaller placemats. Printed on heavy stock. Probably an items printed by 7’cs press
Cunard White Star: IMM Stock Certificate
75 shares of IMM stock would have been a nice little investment back in the day … now just interesting to collectors for the 4 funneled ship image and its tie to the historical company. one edge of this is a little wrinkled .. but could be flattened easily (especially if framed). The 4 funnel ship is a nod toward the Olympic … but looks a bit more like one of the German 4 stackers.
Society of Friends of Old Steamships: Story of the Queens Catalogue
The culmination of selling tools for Gene Darcy’s Ocean liner “wares” would be this catalogue he produced showing many of the items available for purchase. He started is company selling items scrapped from the Queen Mary in Long Beach and then added other ships and items after the initial sales successes. From the somewhat humble start, greed and growth soon set in and many of the later items he added have been proven to be of fictitious historical provenance .. though some of these later “replica” items have now become collectible as well. The catalogue is in excellent condition and provides a fantastic glimpse into items sold.
Thomas Cook ” Cruises Everywhere” folder 1981
Nice folder by TC … showing multi like cruises in 1981 (and some related air fares). The cover shows the Rotterdam’s pool and lido deck.
Thomas Cook Cruises Everywhere Folder 1966
Multi- Line folder for cruises (and related Air fares) for 1966. Excellent condition and full of lots of cruise information!
Stories of the Queens : Society Of Old Steamships
Stories of the Queens: Society Of Old Steamships is the catalogue of items offered by Gene Darcy, Many of these items were artifacts salvaged from different ships (both Queens, Liberte, Ile de France United States and others) … but unfortunately some of the items were reproductions. This catalogue is full of great color photos and helps identifying many of the items offered. Almost Perfect condition
Booklet: Ocean Records 1926
Interesting booklet covers almost every shipping line and route on the globe in 1926. Of course, the North Atlantic route garners the lion’s share of attention. The Leviathan is listed as the largest ship of course .. Mauretania the fastest. Includes a wonderful ship flag/ funnel identification graphic. Excellent condition!
Book: The Only Way To Cross, By John Maxtone Graham.
John’s earliest and best known liner book that covers the development of liners from their earliest days. A great work and worthy of any collection. I personally did not like John and his rather pompous uppity Shakespearian-prose approach to liner and maritime history, it seems a little overpowering and formal (Frank Braynard’s work ran circles around this guy).
Fifty Famous Liners 3 Book Set by Frank O Braynard and Bill Miller
Fifty Famous Liners series is certainly one of the best book series ever done .. and this 3 book set is in great shape. Packed full of photos and covers lots and lots of really cool ships. FOB and Bills mutual efforts shows and glows throughout the book.
America Rides The Liners: A book by Harding/ Eskew
This is one of the first Liner books I ever read … it was available in my JR High Library
(Go Huskies!). There are great drawings on the title page of every chapter and lovely photos at the center of the book.
Great story and full of good info.
Various Ships: Famous American Ships: Frank O. Braynard , Revised and Enlarged Edition
GREAT BOOK! The dust jacket shows a little wear and the book itself is in great condition. I just love FOB’s work and sketches. The book covers ships from the pre revolutionary war period all the way to about 1976. Lovely book, this is a later version that he enlarged and enhanced.
Various Liners: Waterline Ship Models EC Talbot Booth RNR
Excellent reference book for making water line ship models by the famous North Atlantic Captain EC Talbot Booth. Lots of vessels are covered my favorite being the Empress of Britain. Some wear to the fabric cover … but in sound shape.
Billy Miller: The First Great Ocean Liners In Photographs 1897-1927
Billy’s second Dover liner book .. and one of his best. This one covers the Liner fleet from the famous German 4 Funnel racers right up to 1927 just before the Ile de France. The photos references here are wonderful ..lots coming from the FOB collection that Bill used over and over again in his works. This is another one of those must have quick references.. excellent like new condition.