8pc French Line SS France and SS Cuba Ephemera

A collection of mid-20th-century ocean liner ephemera related to the Compagnie Generale Transatlantique. The group is anchored by an Art Deco bi-fold dinner menu from the Paquebot Cuba, dated February 2, 1930. The menu cover features a stylized illustration of passengers on deck and the interior includes a full dinner service printed in French and Spanish. The reverse bears a printed logo for Cie Gle Transatlantique French Line. The lot includes several items related to the SS France, including a large format First Class deck plan in a red folder titled SS France Longest, Largest, Finest Ship Afloat, and a Tourist Class deck plan with a blue cover. Also present is a promotional brochure for a Voyage exceptionnel from Le Havre to New York departing February 23, 1962. Additional items consist of three French Line sailing schedules for the England and France service, dated 1952,1953, and 1954. Completing the collection is a vintage color postcard showing an aerial view of a four-funnel liner; the reverse identifies the vessel as the Turbo-Electric Liner Oriente of the New York and Cuba Mail Steamship Co. Dimensions: 8"W x 10"H Weight: 9. oz Condition Request Condition Report Good.

Estimate:£15.07

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