Those who appreciate the artwork of Charles Dixon will love this - an original watercolor of 'Aurania' at Dover. A rare opportunity to own an original painting by this well-known, historic illustrator. A member of the Royal Academy, Dixon is responsible for some of the most magnificent steamship illustrations ever rendered, and many examples of postcards attributed to him can be found on our postcard pages.  The vast majority of postcard portraits were executed for Cunard, though we have examples from Red Star and Holland-America. Dover seems a popular setting, as the "White Cliffs" appear in many of his paintings. This particular work may well have been a study for a larger painting, and some faint notes in pencil by the artist, including the name of the ship, appear along the edge, partially hidden by the mat board. The vessel's funnel coloring indicates a war-time scene, and she may be engaged in mine-sweeping, as some type of apparatus appears in the water along side, suspended from her forward well deck.

This is a great tin lithograph of Lusitania, produced for Cunard, and intended to be displayed in the offices of their many agents. This is the large version, measuring over 3' across. There are some specks of rust & spotting overall - much more prevalent towards the edges of the piece, and nearly non-existent toward the center. One of the previous owners had brushed the piece with varnish. This was very well done, and has served to protected it, keeping the colors quite bright - unfortunately it prevents us from attempting to remove the rust spots!*

*Please note that the long-awaited restoration of this piece has been completed. The work entailed removing a coat of yellowed varnish, minimizing the appearance of small rust spots that had developed over time, touching up some chips and scratches on the vessel's hull, and re-sealing the piece with clear lacquer. Some peripheral scratches were left untouched as they affected minimally the overall appearance of the piece. The result is a much cleaner and brighter image befitting the subject - a very dramatic portrait, and a great example of early twentieth century Cunard Line advertising. Note that we have not yet had an opportunity to re-image the piece, and the digital photo that appears on the listing page was taken prior to restoration.

The oval 'single funnel' luggage sticker. These have been used, but are still in great shape! 7" across.

Excellent condition baggage tags, 'single funnel' design, but without a border. These have been used, and their strings have been snipped, but still nice!

Today's Programme, 9/8/53. A coiled rope spells 'Cunard' on the cover of this piece. 4½" x 6" and very nice condition from one of Cunard's lesser known vessels.

This race card has been folded once vertically, and the owner has proudly written in her winnings. A blue seahorse on the cover - despite the crease, a nice piece from 'Parthia'.

A very nice, illustrated guide, promoting the 1971-1972 Caribbean Cruise aboard QE2. This impressive piece of advertising for the new ship is filled with photographs. Cutaway fans will find an impressive rendering of the ship so illustrated, in the centerfold. The cover features a dramatic night photo, and the aerial portraits within offer an excellent record of the vessel in her original configuration. Were this piece to appear in the rack at your local travel agency today, it is doubtful that anyone would notice it is over 30 years old!

A great promotional video from QE2. This particular piece of advertising was apparently produced for the southern US market and Texas in particular. An uncommon piece for your video collection!

A very nice First Class passenger list with a tipped in pic of 'Lizzie'. Eastbound on 5/20/53. Red, white & gold cover. Excellent condition with no handwriting!

A wonderful telegram bearing a Southampton Docks stamp, dated 11 May, 1954. This message was received at the docks 2 days prior to the ship's scheduled departure, and was probably waiting in the stateroom when the passengers arrived.

Another colorful "Greetings" telegram, bearing the Southampton Docks stamp on reverse, and addressed to Mr. & Mrs. G. C. Miller, cabin M64, 5/12/54. A nice bit of ephemera.

This sign is one of a number of passenger info signs and posters which were removed from the Elizabeth while she was berthed in Florida. Orange card with dark brown lettering - this card refers to on-board photo finishing, and has instructions as to where to turn in order cards.

A wonderful dining room sign card from the Queen Elizabeth, announcing menu items which could be ordered from the chef at the ship's "Hot Buffet". Black lettering on light orange card stock.

This is a small sign card indicating the hours of operation of one of the vessel's shops. Black print on light orange card stock.

This sign instructs passengers to turn in orders for photographs at the ship's library, and to be sure and obtain an "official" receipt. One wonders how many "unofficial" receipts were floating about the ship!

A plan of accommodations for Tourist Class passengers, issued in August of 1966. Printed entirely in black and white, including eleven photographs of the vessel's passenger spaces. The plan opens to 38" across at the centerfold. Fine condition.

The Cabin Class "Programme for to-day" from RMS Queen Mary, dated Monday, January 16, 1956. Though these tend to surface rather frequently, this example is a nice one, being in exceptional condition, with attractive artwork.

A circular luggage label, unused, and saved from a 1962 voyage from Southampton on board the RMS Queen Mary. Intended for the baggage of a Miss Barbara Joseph and, of course, bearing the letter "J." Adhesive intact and in pristine condition.

A neat luggage label from Cunard - an interesting item as it arrived with 12 companions, however each of the others featured a large white circle at center, the letter "J" in red, and "Cunard Line" only. This example is a solid red with a white "J," and "Cunard White Star" appears below "Cunard." Saved from a voyage on board RMS Queen Mary, departing Southampton on September 27, 1962. Pristine, with adhesive intact.

A very nice booklet from the Queen Mary of "General Information for Passengers." Saved from a 1962 crossing, this 20 page booklet is in near-pristine condition.

The "Programme for Today," presented to the passenger on September 30, 1962, during a westbound crossing on board RMS Queen Mary. Perfect condition.

The "Programme for Today," presented to the passenger on October 1, 1962, during a westbound crossing on board RMS Queen Mary. Perfect condition.

A Cunard Line baggage label envelope from a 1962 voyage from Southampton aboard RMS Queen Mary. We did find a number of tags and labels within, which are offered separately. The envelope itself is a bit rough, but still a neat bit of Cunard ephemera, printed with portage rates and baggage facilities information.

A nice baggage tag from the Queen Mary. Filled out by the passenger for a 1962 crossing, but apparently saved as a souvenir and never attached to luggage. Nice, clean, and crisp!

Tourist Class accommodations on board the RMS Queen Mary. This plan, issued in 1964, is printed in black and white, and features eleven photographs of the vessel and her public spaces. Among them are a charming children's party in progress, and a large portrait (over 14" across) of the vessel at sea. Of interest is a set of diagrams illustrating the vessel's stabilizer system and describing its function. The plan opens to 31" across at the centerfold, and remains in fine, unused condition.

Cabin Class accommodations on board the RMS Queen Mary. This plan, printed entirely in black and white, features ten photos of the vessel's passenger spaces. There are also a pair of diagrams illustrating the ship's stabilizers and describing their function. The plan opens to 38" across at the centerfold. When opened, we discovered a vertical crease that obviously occurred when the plan was folded initially, as it remains in unused condition. This example lacks a printer's date code, but was accompanied by the ship's Tourist Class plan (listed separately) and clearly dated 1964.

A very nice baggage tag from Cunard, printed in 1953. The condition is excellent, as this tag came to us still in the original Cunard envelope, which held seven tags and three luggage labels. Very nice!

This very large baggage tag bears the imprint CL 74, which I will assume translates to: "Cunard Line 1974". 3½" x 7½", and in mint, unused condition.

A nice bit of promotional ephemera from Cunard. This piece, promoting Cabin Class travel to Europe, contains 12 color photos of various vessels: public spaces, on-deck photos, and staterooms. Intended to promote the Mary, the Elizabeth, Mauretania, and Caronia - the four vessels are equally represented. A four panel fold-out, the brochure opens to 15¾" x 18", and is in very nice condition.

A nice rates brochure from Cunard, listing fares for their principal vessels. Light wear to the outer leaf, otherwise very good condition.

A 68 page timetable and fare schedule from Cunard. Produced in booklet format, this piece features two wonderful aerial photographs of the Queen Elizabeth at sea - a stern view on the cover, and bow view on the reverse. Very light soiling and minor wear, still excellent.

August 14, 1937 daily program from Lancastria, noting her arrival at Tenerife. Captain James Bisset, future Commodore of the Cunard fleet, commanding. A faint vertical fold, otherwise very good condition. A rare bit of ephemera from late in the career of the ill-fated Lancastria.

A shipboard program from the ill-fated Lancastria, dated August 15-16, 1937. The ship was less than 3 years from her tragic end at this time, and was under the command of J.G.P. Bisset, who would go on to become Commodore of the Cunard Line. This program was issued for the ship's landing at Madeira, noting services available while ashore. Near-mint condition.

A very nice passenger list from the Elizabeth, westbound from Southampton on 23 October, 1951. This is a Tourist Class list in excellent condition, showing very light soiling on the cover. Included is a tipped-in color portrait of the vessel. A ship's silhouette appears at the bottom of each page - interestingly it is the Elizabeth on the first and last pages, while the Mary decorates the rest. No handwriting or notations. Quite a nice example.

A Tourist Class passenger list from a westbound crossing on the Elizabeth, sailing from Southampton on 13 August, 1953. The list includes a tipped-in color portrait of the vessel, and a silhouette of the Queen Mary appears as part of the embellishment at the bottom of each page. A nice example in excellent condition.

A very nice First Class passenger list from the Queen Mary, sailing westbound from Southampton on July 2, 1948. The list includes a tipped-in illustration of the vessel. Excellent condition overall - there is a small spot of wax or adhesive on the cover that we have not attempted to remove for fear of damage - this detracts minimally. Some notable names amongst the ship's compliment, including Sir Thomas Sopwith, his wife and maid.

A nice, Art Deco design in blue and silver on the cover of this Cabin Class passenger list from a voyage departing New York for Cherbourg and Southampton on 9 May, 1950.Condition is excellent, showing only a few light blue pencil marks next to some passengers' names, likely placed there by Miss Mary O'Brien, from who's estate we acquired this item.

A circular luggage label from Cunard White Star, intended for the trunks and cases of a Miss Mary O'Brien, a seasoned traveler who sailed frequently, and was thoughtful enough to save a massive amount of ephemera! These labels had remained in their original shipping company envelope, and must have been stored in a dry place as none had adhered to its neighbor, and all remain in perfect condition with adhesive intact.

A great Cunard White Star baggage tag from the 1950's. Acquired with ephemera from crossings aboard both of the Queens, so we're not certain for exactly which sailing these were intended. These tags had been kept in their original shipping company envelope, and are in extremely fine condition.