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There's a message from the Sultan, \"We sincerely hope that this magnificent ship will call at Port Kelang on all its round the world trips...\" Also a note from Cunard's head honcho, Ralph Bahna, \"As you know His Royal Highness, a member of the Society himself, wanted to share with us a personal glimpse of Malaysian Culture, and has so graciously offered the hospitality of his palace ...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong the honored guests to the February 29, 1984, event were Captain and Mrs. Robert Arnott and Captain Douglas Ridley. A fold-out guest list shows about two-hundred names of lucky passengers who got to enjoy the Sultan's regal hospitality. 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I believe it was students out on a boat trip who almost got run down by the ship. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis 15” by 20” newsstand promo can be the talk of your next gathering of ship friends.  Make up your own story to go with the headlines. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":11167171772463,"sku":"6558","price":18.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/products\/6558.jpg?v=1553544582"},{"product_id":"sylvania-1957-pre-maiden-voyage-interiors-brochure-w-silver-trim","title":"SYLVANIA: 1957 - Pre-maiden voyage interiors brochure w\/ silver trim","description":"Cunard Line: A fold-out (20\" by 26\") interiors brochure for the SYLVANIA, the last of Cunard's less-than-successful Canadian quartet from the 1950s. \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e \u003cbr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThis pre-maiden voyage brochure opens first to a four panel portrait, and then to two cabin mock-up color photos, and finally to six concept drawings of public rooms. 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In this brochure Cunard was attempting to tap into fond memories of the QUEENS' past. \"Some people might say that these ships are no longer modern,\" Cunard advised prospective passengers, \"Yet they were so well built and so comfortably designed that the latest ships on the Atlantic route cannot better them.\"  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe many color and b\u0026amp;w photos show shipboard travel at its most elegant.  There is a photo of the QUEEN MARY'S First Class Restaurant with the large Philip Connard painting \"Merrie England\" in the background.  Another image shows a singer in the Verandah Cafe with Doris Zinkeisen's famed circus mural as a backdrop.  Other pics show veneer encrusted cabins, a gift shop, swimming pools, and behind-the-scenes views such as the galley and the bridge with a sailor direct from Central Casting manning the helm.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\"True, they will not sail forever,\" summed up Cunard.  \"To have sailed on a 'QUEEN' is an experience to remember.  The memory of it will be passed on affectionately to our children long after these ships sail the seas no more.\"  How true!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52855251468569,"sku":"1516","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/1516.jpg?v=1784404736"},{"product_id":"mauretania-1939-deluxe-first-class-deck-plan-w-interior-photos","title":"MAURETANIA: 1939 - Deluxe first Class deck plan w\/ interior photos","description":"\u003cp\u003eCunard Line:  From the mid-1950s, a deluxe First Class deck plan with color interior photos for the MAURETANIA (II).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeven decks are shown over twelve pages.  The QUEENS' influence is very evident - an array of airy Promenade Deck public rooms beginning with a curving Observation Lounge, blocks of large cabins with private facilities, a beautifully veneered Restaurant with a soaring ceiling, and even a special \"Verandah\" facility up on Sun Deck, although here is a cafe rather than a full-fledged supper club.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor photos show the Observation Lounge, Grand Hall, Smoking Room, Lounge, the Grand Hall set up as a cinema, and the Restaurant.      \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eVery good condition with a snippet of the back cover missing.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52860060401945,"sku":"2833","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/2833.jpg?v=1784474976"},{"product_id":"various-pre-war-1932-cunard-imperial-airways-brochures","title":"Various: pre-war - 1932 Cunard \u0026 Imperial Airways brochures","description":"\u003cp\u003eCunard Line - \"On the arrival of this ship at Cherbourg or Plymouth,\" notes this four-panel brochure from 1932, \"you can be met by one of Imperial Airways aeroplanes, waiting to carry you anywhere you like ...\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCunard carried these brochures aboard their liners, offering passengers the novelty of flying away after disembarkation. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \"Hercules\" planes carried thirty-eight passengers and offered, get this, meals in the air! The fares to Paris were just under five pounds. You could book your flight through the ship's purser.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGood condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52865839759641,"sku":"3308","price":25.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/3308.jpg?v=1784570182"},{"product_id":"caronia-1949-north-cape-cruise-brochure-1960-separate-deck-plan","title":"CARONIA: 1949 - North Cape cruise brochure 1960 + separate deck plan","description":"\u003cp\u003eCunard Line:  A twenty-eight page brochure promoting the CARONIA's annual North Cape Cruise, this one in 1960.  \u003cbr\u003e   \u003cbr\u003eTen pages feature CARONIA photos, including plush cabins, public rooms filled with elegant couples, and hijinks by the pool.  The remainder of the brochure is filled with destination info, route maps, itineraries, and rates.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTucked into the back is a fold-out (30\" by 40\") plan that shows nine decks in detail. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"FR","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52871701823769,"sku":"5396","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/5396.jpg?v=1784650522"},{"product_id":"queen-mary-1936-great-deck-plan-first-class-w-color-photos-from-1950s-60s","title":"QUEEN MARY: 1936 - Great deck plan! 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Of course there is also a nice aerial portrait. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEach deck is tabbed for easy reference.  Eight decks are shown - from the Kennels high up on Sports Deck down to the Swimming Pool on C.  Fully open, the plans stretch 36\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition with light wear and a small tear on the cover.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67758977810713,"sku":"6286","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/6286.jpg?v=1791733872"},{"product_id":"queen-mary-1936-life-magazine-final-crossing-story-from-oct-6-1967","title":"QUEEN MARY: 1936 - Life Magazine final crossing story from Oct 6, 1967","description":"\u003cp\u003eCunard Line:  LIFE Magazine for October 6, 1967, with the cover story about the final transatlantic voyage of QUEEN MARY. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe eight-page article is filled with vintage b\u0026amp;w photos going back in time and also color photos of her final departure from New York.  Views include shipyard images, the big 1936 cut-away, meeting the QUEEN ELIZABETH, Churchill chomping a cigar while boarding, thousands of G.I.s mobbing her foredeck, fifteen-year-old Elizabeth Taylor on deck, passengers at a fancy dress ball wearing hats in the shape of the QM, and crew members playing darts in the Pig and Whistle.  The article is written in the first person as if the ship is telling her remarkable story.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLong live the QUEEN!  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition with cover wear.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67759324823833,"sku":"1709","price":9.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/1709.jpg?v=1791739533"},{"product_id":"qe2-1969-final-voyage-commemorative-stamps-from-isle-of-man","title":"QE2: 1969 - Final voyage commemorative stamps from Isle of Man","description":"\u003cp\u003eCunard Line - A set of stamps from the Isle of Man commemorating the 2008 final voyage to Dubai of the QE2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 8\" by 12\" sheet features ten one-pound stamps showing the ship, each with an attached inside view.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67759525626137,"sku":"6574","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/6574.jpg?v=1791740960"},{"product_id":"mauretania-1939-ultra-deluxe-intro-brochure-w-interiors-art-from-39","title":"MAURETANIA: 1939 - Ultra-deluxe intro brochure w\/ interiors \u0026 art from '39","description":"\u003cp\u003eCunard Line:  An ultra-deluxe, twenty-eight page intro brochure (9\" by 11\") from mid-1939 for the MAURETANIA (II).  The brochure had limited distribution since the ship only took a few voyages before the start of WW2.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLike the similar interiors brochure created for big sister QUEEN MARY, this large (9\" by 11\") booklet is lavishly decorated on each page with gold foil trim.  Full page photos show public rooms, cabins, and artwork.  In front is a fold-out color portrait by Frank Mason of the ship outboard from London.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImages from Cabin Class (renamed First Class after the war) show a plush stateroom, Restaurant, Lounge, Smoking Room, Grand Hall, and Observation Lounge.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTourist Class (later Cabin Class) views include the Dining Saloon, Smoking Room, and Lounge.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThird Class (known after the war as Tourist Class) has two photos - a comfy cabin and the Lounge.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor artwork photos show a Walter Gilbert silver-bronze relief in the Cabin Smoking Room, the big Walter Gilbert map of the North Atlantic (complete with a moving ship) in the Cabin Foyer on A Deck, Charles Pears' landscape painting from Promenade Deck, \"The Tower of London\" painting by H. 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In absolute proof of the old maxim, \"one man's trash is another man's treasure\", he then toured the U.S. selling off ship bits for a fortune. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis booklet reprints news clippings from around the country extolling Darcy's \"Store of the QUEENS\". Among the headlines are \"Ships' Relics Bring Fortune\", \"He Had $7 Million Idea\", and \"Old Queens Are Gene's Treasure Ships\". \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen the treasure stock began to run low, Darcy turned to the dark side and sold fakes too. Ever find a deck chair with a brass ship name tag along with \"For First Class Only\"? 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I do not have the original box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67795007439129,"sku":"9036a","price":45.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/9036a.jpg?v=1791920264"},{"product_id":"britannic-1930-never-to-happen-1961-mediterranean-cruise-brochure","title":"BRITANNIC: 1930 - Never-to-happen 1961 Mediterranean cruise brochure","description":"\u003cp\u003eCunard-White Star Line - A four-panel, advance brochure for BRITANNIC's popular yearly \"All-Mediterranean Cruise\", scheduled to depart on January 20, 1961. But instead a festive sailing from New York, on that date the BRITANNIC was a dead ship tied up at Inverkeithing, Scotland, about to be scrapped.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe brochure is dated April 1960 and includes rates, itinerary, route map, destination info, and glowing text about the \"luxurious BRITANNIC, as charming and spacious as an English country manor.\" \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHowever, in May 1960 a main crankshaft broke, sidelining the ship up for two months while expensive repairs were undertaken. Soon after resuming service in August, Cunard announced the final White Star liner would be sent to the breakers in December.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe New York Times memorized her final departure on November 27 with this great opening line: \u003cbr\u003e\"The thirty-year-old liner BRITANNIC, rather plush, handsomely mannered and exhibiting all the chins-up fortitude for which the Bull Dog breed is noted, sailed out of New York Harbor last Friday on a sorrowful occasion.\"  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eExcellent condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67826878349593,"sku":"1203a","price":35.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/1203a.jpg?v=1792174432"},{"product_id":"britannic-1930-large-mediterranean-cruise-plan-w-color-interiors-from-1955","title":"BRITANNIC: 1930 - Large Mediterranean cruise plan w\/ color interiors from 1955","description":"\u003cp\u003eCunard Line:  A big (32\" by 42\") fold-out brochure for the BRITANNIC's annual Mediterranean Cruise in 1955.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liner departed icy New York on January 28 and sailed round-trip for sixty-six \"enchanting\" days.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is lots to enjoy starting with a route map, itinerary, and port information .  Cunard loved to promote the ship as \"brilliant\" and chose color interior views to back up the claim. The Main Lounge, shown both in a wide shot and a close-up with relaxing models, is a riot of flowery red and blue chairs against mint green walls, tomato red curtains, and rare veneers.  The Dining Room is more restrained but equally brilliant with a carved frieze of wild horses.  A glimpse of the Cocktail Bar reveals carved wood arches and a painting of pixies.  A big aerial photo shows off the BRITANNIC'S boxy superstructure.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge plans show five decks.  You can easily see the post-war modifications which took the rows of back-to-back cabins along Main and A decks and converted the pairs into spacious doubles. Black and white photos show the Swimming Pool and two cabins.  Rates for the best cabins topped out at $5,000 while bargain hunters could sail for $1,275.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67867072233753,"sku":"9590a","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/9590a.jpg?v=1792524009"},{"product_id":"britannic-1930-big-mediterranean-plan-w-color-interiors-from-1957","title":"BRITANNIC: 1930 - Big Mediterranean plan w\/ color interiors from 1957","description":"\u003cp\u003eCunard Line:  A big (32\" by 42\") fold-out brochure for the BRITANNIC's annual Mediterranean Cruise in 1957.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe liner departed icy New York on January 25 and sailed round-trip for sixty-six \"enchanting\" days.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThere is lots to enjoy starting with a route map, itinerary, and port information .  Cunard loved to promote the ship as \"brilliant\" and chose color interior views to back up the claim. The Main Lounge, shown both in a wide shot and a close-up with relaxing models, is a riot of flowery red and blue chairs against mint green walls, tomato red curtains, and rare veneers.  The Dining Room is more restrained but equally brilliant with a carved frieze of wild horses.  A glimpse of the Cocktail Bar reveals carved wood arches and a painting of pixies.  A big aerial photo shows off the BRITANNIC'S boxy superstructure.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLarge plans show five decks.  You can easily see the post-war modifications which took the rows of back-to-back cabins along Main and A decks and converted the pairs into spacious doubles. Black and white photos show the Swimming Pool and two cabins.  Rates for the best cabins topped out at $5,000 while bargain hunters could sail for $1,275.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eVery good condition.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"N","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":67867087962393,"sku":"9590b","price":55.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/2236\/1411\/files\/9590b.jpg?v=1792524313"},{"product_id":"qe2-1969-deluxe-big-1979-around-the-world-in-eighty-days-brochure","title":"QE2: 1969 - Deluxe \u0026 big 1979 \"Around the World in Eighty Days\" brochure","description":"\u003cp\u003eCunard Line:  The deluxe, oversized (11\" by 11\") brochure for the QE2's 1979 World Cruise promoting \"Around the World in Eighty Days\".   \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAmong its thirty-six pages are interior photos, lots of destination info, a big two-page route map, itineraries, and rates. 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