Good Hardcover book covering all sort of US liners … those serving the Atlantic and Pacific and some coastal route as well. Like New condition, this came in a large collection of books I recently purchased

One of Bill’s many many books about American Liners  … this one covers quite a few ships! Like New condition .. good reference book and covers all the greats like Leviathan, SSUS, America etc etc

I Love these mini Beal Brochures! The SSUS interiors are shown in magnificent color renderings  that occupy most of the booklet and the America is just covered with 2 b/w photos on the last pages. The is the early version of this brochure .. as the cover states the ship entering service 7/3/52.   Good condition, with some toning to the white covers and what appears to be some baggage sticker residue on the  front corner.

An “OK” copy for the floating out ceremony and christening  of the SSUS. Over 10 pages of photos and text  … not including the 4 front and back cover shots. This describes the full ceremony and covers USL President John Franklin’s speech in detail. The covers have detached from the booklet itself, … but the info and photos are all there and in good condition, priced accordingly. General wear.

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.

Nice corporate give away .. a “Swiss-like” army knife with 6 blades and attachments ..including scissors! It comes with a little compliment card that states “On the occasion of the opening of their new Marine Terminal”. This comes in the original box … a give away from the later 70’s-80’d time period.

SS United State as shown, this is probably the most extravagant book on the SSUS … and JM Graham’s final work before he passed away.  A very well written book … in typical JMG style, you probably need a thesaurus nearby to get through the Shakespearean prose of his writing style! IMO, He was never an overly nice or approachable fella… but he was a good author for sure.

This book includes very nice fold out deck plans and quite a few “uncommon” photos. This was only available in a LARGE hardbound version  and the printing and paper quality is exceptional. Overall, you will not be disappointed if you are a true lover of The Big U and crave every shred of information you can find. Great condition .. with a few cover edge bumps and scuffs.

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 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.

Great early (mid 20’s) brochure for the South American Services of the Pan American/ Munson Line converted 535 steamers:  American Legion, Western World, Pan America and Southern Cross.  the booklet covers the SA destination in detail with beautiful BW photos and line sketches of exotic ports and various SA scenes. There are several pages dedicated to the ships and their interiors … which also include photos and a page of simple deck plans. A great brochure for these early services.in nice condition … and excellent full color covers.

Late 1930’s deluxe DP brochure for the 3 sisters Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil and there 38 South American cruise services. All 3 ships were built and sailed for Panama Pacific .. but were transferred to American Republics Line in the late 1930s ( which was managed by MM) and eventually sailed directly under the MB banner. This black/ white /red  booklet brochure is in exceptional condition the first few pages cover the cruises and destinations .. the latter pages cover the ships and their interiors etc. Under APL, the basically still sported their PPL Interiors with minor changes … after the war, their interiors would basically rebuilt and updated. Very nice condition and includes the original mailing envelope.

The super deluxe DP brochure for the 3 sisters Uruguay, Argentina and Brazil and there 38 South American cruise services. All 3 ships were built and sailed for Panama Pacific .. but were transferred to American Republics Line in the late 1930s ( which was managed by MM) and eventually sailed directly under the MB banner. This unfolds out into 4 sets of 4 large 8×11 panels … all in exceptional color for the time. The  are also full color ( as stated plans for the Uruguay, Argentina  differed from the Brazil). Good condition with some minor scuffing, pinholes at the folds and typical wear.

Simply the best DP brochure done for the nuclear trailblazer, a George Sharp design. … in the common booklet format used by AEL in the 60’s. Lots of excellent info about the future of Nucler propulsion and the ship’s personal place in history.  Great “cutaway” of her Nuclear plan and how it was arranged and 2 pages of deck plans and 2 pages of Interior photos. Tours are still available several times a year  .. she is moored in Baltimore Harbor.

Excellent brochure for the “write your own ticket” cruises to South America dated January 1979. These 4 Santa ships had been sold by Grace to Delta lines and sailed until about 1984 when they were laid up. 3 of them (Magdalena, Mariana and Maria) were scrapped by 1988, the 4th sister Santa Mercedes was converted to the Training ship Patriot State and survived till 2011. Nice deck and cabin plans and interior views.

Very nice graphic envelop for the SS Western World … one of the little “535” ships that found work under various American lines. This probably held baggage tags / stickers for the guest to use on their Havana Cruise in late December of 1933. Hand written note states the ship sails at 10 PM. Good condition w/ normal wear. Approx 5×7.

Great Little passenger list for the SS Evangeline dated 6/7/47 for Bermuda -Nassau cruises.  Harvey Dunning was in command of the little vessel.  Textured covers in Good condition w/ normal wear.