Collection of Early 20th Century Maritime Ephemera

Collection of approximately 30 pieces of maritime ephemera relating to early 20th-century ocean liner travel, with a focus on South American routes. The grouping includes a variety of postcards, promotional materials, and luggage labels. Featured vessels include the Cap Arcona, Monte Cervantes, Monte Sarmiento, Cap Trafalgar, Cap Polonio, Cap Finisterre, and L'Atlantique. A printed Art Deco style booklet is titled L'AMERIQUE DU SUD PAR LE PAQUEBOT L'ATLANTIQUE COMPAGNIE DE NAVIGATION SUD-ATLANTIQUE. The collection includes four unused luggage labels for the Compagnie de Navigation Sud-Atlantique: three blue oval labels printed for 1ere Classe to Buenos Aires, including two for Bagage de Cabine and one for Bagage de Cale, and one octagonal label for 3eme Classe Bagage de Cale to Montevideo. Postcards include exterior views of ships and interior views, such as the dining room of the Monte Sarmiento labeled M.S. Monte Sarmiento Speisesaal. Several postcard backs are printed with HAMBURG-SUDAMERIKANISCHE DAMPFSCHIFFFAHRTS-GESELLSCHAFT and details for the Turbinen-Schnelldampfer CAP ARCONA. A P&O Cruises promotional card is also included. Dimensions: 5"W x 7"H Provenance: Museum of Miami Collection, known for its extensive archives, manuscripts, and visual materials documenting the region's history. Weight: 7.9 oz Condition Request Condition Report Good.

Estimate:£15.1

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