When ships were build or rebuilt most owners put together a “builders book” of sorts to celebrate their work and the ships early history. The Norwegians knocked it out of the park with their SS Norway ( ex France) builders book … it is one of my favorites and one of the best ever! this is full of lovely color photography celebrating the ss France, her rebuilding into the Norway, new interiors and entry into service.  Lots of text and information is packed into the 124 pages. The cover has an embossed bow image of the ship and silver letting ( also some scuffs and soiling). these re hard to find and can have some brittle binding … the copy is solid and in great condition.

One of JMG’s very last books … and covering probably the grandest liners of the 1960s as well as 1980’s cruise ships .. the France and later the Norway. Hardback and packed full of excellent photos .. you will not be disappointed. You may need a dictionary to translate some of the authors English prose. Excellent condition and excellent cover art image by Don Stoltenberg.

Nice set of deck plans for the last French Line Flagship …  One is a mini deck plan and the other is a cruise plan for the  mighty lady. These are both in like new condition and printed in red, black and white. Lovely funnel cover graphics!

Excellent Deck plan for the MS DeGrasse … the newest addition to the French Line fleet … Formerly the Bergensfjord for NAL. Includes her cruise programs for the year and all sorts of onboard information. Excellent condition.

Excellent little booklet brochure for French Line cruises 71-71 . This mostly covers SS France extensive Cruise program for the year … but also cruises for the “new” DeGrasse.  The France’s 91 day ATW cruise started on Jan 10 … with a starting rate of $5065. Like new condition!

Nice shield baggage tag for the Ile De France. Unused but missing some of the glue on the back sire. Good Condition

Lovely French Line booklet entitled “France greets you” …full of onboard color photos and chock a block full of information and facts about the lovely Flagship. Excellent like new condition … lovely color birds-eye centerfold photo of the ship at sea,

Nice flyer for 1964 Cruises to the Caribbean … excellent condition.

Lovely cruise folder for the ms Victoria when she was chartered to the French Line in 1974 for Caribbean Cruises. An unusual item from near the end of French Line services.

Nice small sized writing room paper from the Liberte .. one corner has been folded

Nice large sized writing room paper from the lovely Ile. Some pencil writing on the corner bottom.

Lovely brochure for the ships various cruises that were planned around her return to Meyer Werft for some updated and reconditioning after4 seasons in the Caribbean. Lovely center fold- out of colored deck plans. Nice condition with typical Minor wear and scuffs to the cover.

Lovely like new brochure for the ships “Music Cruise” January 4-17 1976. It looks like there were 20+ artists that preformed onboard during the 2 weeks at sea. Excellent condition.

Nice little brochure for all Transatlantic and cruise sailings for the ship  from January 1969 thru October 1969. Looks like she has a busy season. #17

Super cool mini deck plan for the mighty France. Great shape thee is some writing on the inside. Covers both classes and contains some interior photos.

Nice first class passenger  list for the Flandre for a round trip cruise to the Antilles. Commandant Robichon was in charge ..dated Jan 31 1962.

Nice plan for the Norway ( ex France). Printed in 1998 when she was still sailing like clockwork and raking in the cash for NCL Hard to believe that’s 22 years ago! Nice condition.

Certainly one of the most ingenious and interesting deck plans ever done for a ship … and of course for the Normandie herself. These are quite lavish and hard to find in good condition … this one is top drawer! The French Line publicity spared no expense on the Normandie ever.

January 1952 deck plan for the 2 sisters printed on heavier tissue paper that has tinted with age to a nice golden brown. This looks like was never opened.

2 Ile de France baggage tags that have been stuck back to back. One for Mrs. Wm. Rosenthal and one for Misses Jan and Sandy Handmaker … interesting both parties occupying cabin 40. The departed NYC on 12/23 1945 … soon after the war. The Ile was certainly not fully restored to her post war glory and had probably just have completed some troop returns.

Nice catalogue like brochure for the 1974 services being offered by the French Line Ss France and 2 chartered ships the Victoria and the Aquarius. 30 pages of info and different options for the 74 season.

Dated September 1^st 1963 the exquisite cuisine was stated in both French and English. The gorgeous cover still life was by Michel Ciry and prominent artist of the day. The date would have been would have been just about a year after her Maiden Voyage.

French Line acted as agents for these 2 exquisite yachts that could be charted to travel the world! The Nicely done black and white interior photos and deck plans are encased in a heavy cardstock and color cover. An interesting item!

Definitely one of the best and only books available in the Mid 1980’s about the exquisite Normandie. A must have and read for any serious collector. The dustjacket has a few bumps and tears and the book is in great condition.

Great Publicity photo for the Rhapsody // formerly the Statendam and prior to her being sold to Regency Cruises. What a long life she had … and thankfully many of her original fittings were save by Peter Knego when she was scrapped in Alang.