Group of United States Lines SS United States Passenger Lists

A group of seven mid-century modern passenger list booklets from United States Lines, issued for voyages on the S.S. United States. The collection consists of two distinct graphic cover designs. The first design features a tri-color cover with a blue upper section bearing a gold-tone eagle emblem, a white center band with script text reading Passenger List, and a lower section of vertical red and white stripes. The second design utilizes a bi-color layout with a red upper section and a dark blue lower section, accented by a graphic band on the right edge. The back covers are marked UNITED STATES LINES. The interiors contain a greeting welcoming passengers on board the UNITED STATES and a reference chart titled HOW TO KNOW THE SHIP'S OFFICERS BY THEIR SLEEVE STRIPES. The chart illustrates naval-style sleeve insignias and rank descriptions for officers including the Commodore, Chief Engineer, and Chief Purser. Seven pieces total. Dimensions: See Desc. Provenance: Museum of Miami Collection, known for its extensive archives, manuscripts, and visual materials documenting the region's history. Condition Request Condition Report Good.

Estimate:£37.75

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