United States Lines: SSUS Miniature Cruise Plan dated 1957
Great Miniature cruise deck plan for the might speedy USL Flagship dated 1957 . This has a Texas Agency stamp. Include b/w interior photos
United States Lines: SS US Miniature Cruise Plan 1954
Great Miniature cruise deck plan for the might speedy USL Flagship dated 1954 . This has a Texas Agency stamp. Include b/w interior photos
United States Lines: SSUS Interior View Postcard Booklet
These little folding postcard booklets seems to be hard to come by … this si only the second one I have ever had. 10 nice photo views form all classes. Please help save this ship: www.ssusc.org
United States Lines: SSUS Cabin Class Deck Plans
These USL deck plans are always top notch in content … the graphics and photography are superb. Excellent condition with a Florida agency stamp. Please help save this ship: www.ssusc.org
United States Lines: SSUS Cabin Class Deck Plans
All the plans done for the SSUS were done very well … these will not disappoint. Nice colors and good-sized color photos of cabins and public spaces. Like New condition. A must have for a serious collector!
United States Lines: SSUS Menu Lot November 1954
Super lot of menus … 3 Breakfast and 4 luncheon from a voyage in November of 1954. These folks ate very well. In nice clean used condition.
United States Lines: SSUS Breakfast and Luncheon Menu Set August 1952
Lovely Breakfast and Luncheon Menu set from August 1952 .. the ship had seen only about 6 weeks of service! These menus are in great shape and a testament to the culinary delights served aboard our Nations flagship.
United States Lines: SSUS Gala Menu December 1956
I Love these SSUS Gala Menus! The artwork is vibrant and the menu selections are just mouth watering. John Anderson was in charge of the ship of course..
United States Lines: SSUS Gala Menu June 1955
I Love these SSUS Gala Menus! The artwork is vibrant and the menu selections are just mouth watering. Put on your own SSUS dinner! The ship was just a month or so under 3 years old.
United States Lines: SSUS Mini DeckPlans
A good solid mini deck plan for the Big U! It was folded oddly at one point and has a few edge blemishes so I’d judge it to be in average plus condition .. a good item for reference!
United States Lines: The Ultimate SS United Sates Lester Beal Brochure.
The BEST brochure ever done for America’ Proud speedy Flagship. Designed and filed with renderings by Lester Beal .. this is a world of 50’s graphic design at its best …24 pages of glory with an unforgettable centerfold of the ship that would make Hugh Hefner blush! Exceptionally Excellent Condition.
United States Lines: SS Leviathan Builders Book – Brochure
Probably the most detailed and through book on the “refit” of the Leviathan for passenger service. The Americans were certainly proud of this magnificent war prize that gave our nation our first giant flagship. WF Gibbs was on cloud nine as well. Packed with lots of historic info and filled with pictures and period ads etc. The cover has a little wear, a bit of the lower left hand side is detached from the binding.
United States Lines: SS Unites States The Big by Frank O. Braynard for Pete
Excellent copy of the best book ever written about the SS United States by impassioned author Frank O. Braynard. This is still the go to work on the ship from her (and WF Gibbs) early history to her sale to US Cruises in late 1979. Fancy wrapped dust jacket and excellent condition … I’m sure this was once someone’s cherished copy.
United States Lines: SS Unites States The Fastest Ship in the World book
Great like new copy … this was a basic republication of FOB’s thriller “The Big Ship”, with some added text from Preservationists Robert Westover and Susan Gibbs. Susan is still fighting to save the vessel her grandfather designed and built! Please help join her …www.savetheunitedstates.org. Excellent book!
United States Lines: Miller’s SS United States: story of Americans Greatest Liner Book.
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. excellent author unsigned copy. An excellent read of the ships life until the early 1990’s.
United States Lines: SS United States Billings book
A super great copy of the Superliner United States Billings book. The dust jacket is intact … though cello taped in a few spots and kind of scuffed. A great read … especially from the standpoint of the ship being new and the true pride Americans had in their achievement. Great line drawn renderings inside.
United States Lines: SSUS Lester Beal Brochure
SS United States: One of the best and most artistic items ever for the ship … an original Beal brochure. It’s packed full of his marvelous interior and exterior renderings. In impeccable condition .. looks like it has been safe in a drawer for years. This is a must have for the serious SSUS collector! Full of artwork and info on the ship by one of the best American graphic artists of the time…Lester Beal! Most Excellent
United States Line: SS United States Red Porthole A Look Inside Cutaway
Lovely Logan Reavis cutaway brochure done for the Magnificent and Fast American Flagship. The cutaway takes one side of the foldout the other side has round picture of various public spaces and cabins followed by descriptive text and a lovely section dedicated to the ships speed and the story of the Hales trophy. I have several of these available (stock image).
United States Lines: SS United States Tourist plans
The USL marketing did amazing plans for the SSUS … and these for tourist class were done just as nicely as for the other classes onboard. The plans are color coded and the color pictures of rooms and accommodations are great! The cover color is a little toned and faded on this particular plan , but the insides are perfect!
United States Lines: SS US Needle pack
When the SSUS was introduced, the American public was so excited and proud … there were all sorts of items and ads that were equated with he ship. From Oil adverts to these Needle packs , everyone was cashing in on the clout of the SSUS! Used … but most needles are still in the package . Lovely Cartoony Image.
United States Lines: Elf book ” The Superliner United States, world’s fastest liner.”
Cool and Hip Rand McNally elf book on the mighty SSUS. The interior renderings by AK Bilder are just great … colorful and cartoony … somewhat like the famous early Aylward picture of the SSUS. Lovely “take a ride story with Frank and Judy (Maybe cousins of Dick and Jane?) as they cross the Atlantic on the great ship . Even the “come on in the water is fine ” flags in the pool are shown correctly. The front cover has split form the spine, but is held securely in place by the added plastic cover protector. Great renderings and a fun read.
United States Line: SS United States Miller Masterpiece! restocked
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 with a small tear to the rear dustcover and other DC edge rumples. An exceptional and essential reference book … grab it while you can. Please help save the SS United States @ www.savetheunitedstates.org.
United States Lines: Worship program 9/20/1964
Captain Ridington was in command of the vessel the day of this worship service … which was conducted by Lt Col. Richard Gear. this was held in the First Class theater …must have been a fairly large crowd.
Printed in textured stock … in good condition with tape marks and a few silverfish nibbles on one corner.
United States Lines: “Today in Paris” booklet distributed on board the SS United States
Lovely Paris shopping and activity guide that was handed out to passengers onboard the SSUS and SS America. Lovely embossed front cover and filled with info for shopping and activities around Paris. The back cover has a lovely ad for the SS America. Dated April 1956.
United States Lines: SS United States Nautical Quiz Sheet
Excellent little quiz that would have been handed out to passengers as a fun little activity. Printed on green mimeograph paper on board the ship … In excellent condition.