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MARITIME BOOK DEEP SEA FISHERMEN BY ALAN VILLERS

MARITIME BOOK SELECTION
MOSTLY RARE, DELETED OR DIFFICULT TO FIND

DESCRIPTION -- Interesting book called Deep Sea Fishermen by Alan Villers who is one of the most famous maritime authors of his time and it is a very collectable book and is now very scarce to find available.
[ONLY 1 AVAILABLE]

CONDITION -- Very Good

HISTORY -- Maritime Books

NOTES -- Many other different types of maritime categories are covered on the Travellers in Time website so please email us anytime at sales@travellersintime.net to ask about any items you cannot see listed.
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Item: T3719 BA249
Price
£5.00
UK Postage: £4.00
Europe Postage:£6.00
Elsewhere: £9.00

JUNE 1917 'BILLS OF FARE' FROM ST PAUL OF THE AMERICAN LINE

MARITIME BOOK COLLECTION
MANY RARE AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE


DESCRIPTION -- This item is dated from the 2nd June 1917 and is an original item of use. It is a 'Bills of Fare' booklet from the American Line vessel The St Paul. It is for the voyage 256 West of the date listed. A rare item such as this does not come along that often. It is in a fairly good condition considering the age and has some fantastic facts in it from the time of its service.
[ONLY 1 AVAILABLE]

CONDITION -- Fair

HISTORY -- The ST. PAUL and sister ship ST. LOUIS steamed between England and New York for the American Lines. These ships were very successful a liners, in spite of their smaller size and lesser luxury than many contemporary foreign vessels. They could each carry 1340 passengers in civilian service. These ships were provided with seventeen watertight compartments, and additional compartments surrounding the machinery.

NOTES -- If you cannot find the particular items you are looking for on the Travellers in Time website please contact us with your interest at sales@travellersintime.net
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Item: TT1181 BA134
Price
£25.00
UK Postage: £2.00
Europe Postage:£4.00
Elsewhere: £7.00

250TH ANNIVERSARY BOOK OF LLOYDS OF LONDON

MARITIME BOOK SELECTION
MOSTLY RARE, DELETED OR DIFFICULT TO FIND


DESCRIPTION -- 250th anniversary special edition hard back copy of 'Lloyds of London' and is from 1984. It is fully illustrated and contains much great history and incredible stories. The book contains over 280 pages and covers a history between 1734 - 1984 AND IS Very collectable and in a fantastic condition.
[ONLY 1 AVAILABLE]

CONDITION -- Very Good

HISTORY -- Lloyd's of London, is a British insurance and reinsurance market. It serves as a partially mutualised marketplace where multiple financial backers, underwriters, or members, whether individuals (traditionally known as Names) or corporations, come together to pool and spread risk. Unlike most of its competitors in the insurance and reinsurance industry, it is not a company, but it is a corporate body under the Lloyd's Act 1871 of the British Parliament. Uberrimae fidei (Latin for "of the utmost good faith") is the motto of Lloyd's.

NOTES -- Due to very large increases in postage costs to America, the price shown will cover large items but may take up to but not more than 42 days to receive from despatch.  If items are wanted sooner a price on request can be given.  Many unusual itemsare continually listed on the Travellers in Time website and we can always be contacted at sales@travellersintime.net for all maritime enquiries.
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Item: TT2018 BA181
Price
£18.00
UK Postage: £6.00
Europe Postage:£9.00
Elsewhere: £16.00

SUPERB BOOK ON THE BIRTH OF THE NEW P&O LINE VESSEL THE ORIANA

MARITIME BOOK COLLECTION
MANY RARE AND NO LONGER AVAILABLE


DESCRIPTION -- Book covering the launch history and build of the new Oriana from 1995 and it contains over 160 pages and is in an Unused condition and is as new.
ONLY 1 AVAILABLE]

CONDITION -- Excellent

HISTORY -- The MV Oriana is a cruise ship and ocean liner of the P&O Cruises fleet. The ship was built by Meyer Werft at their shipyard in Papenburg, Germany. At over 69,000 GT, Oriana is the seventh largest of eight ships currently in service with P&O Cruises. She officially entered service with the company in April 1995 and was named by Queen Elizabeth II.

NOTES -- Due to very large increases in postage costs to America, the price shown will cover large items but may take up to but not more than 42 days to receive from despatch.  If items are wanted sooner a price on request can be given.  If you cannot find the particular items you are looking for on the Travellers in Time website please contact us at sales@travellersintime.net with your interest giving us details.
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Item: TT2632 BA208
Price
£10.00
UK Postage: £6.00
Europe Postage:£8.00
Elsewhere: £13.00

INTERESTING OLD BOOK ENTITLED FISHING BOATS AND BARGES

MARITIME BOOK SELECTION
MOSTLY RARE, DELETED OR DIFFICULT TO FIND


DESCRIPTION -- Interesting old maritime book from 1922 which is entitled 'Fishing Boats And Barges' and was produced by Walter Word. It gives many great details of the last survivors of the great days of Coastal Sail, from The Thames to Lands End and is a rare book, as most of the books we list always are, and contains nearly 100 pages. It is in a good condition and is an interesting read.
[ONLY 1 AVAILABLE]

CONDITION -- Good

HISTORY -- Maritime Books

NOTES -- Contact us at sales@travellersintime.net for all enquiries about maritime items of interest.
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Item: TT976 BA113

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MARITIME BOOK ENTITLED 'OUR SEAMAN' BY SAMUEL PLIMSOLL MP

MARITIME BOOK SELECTION
MOSTLY RARE, DELETED OR DIFFICULT TO FIND


DESCRIPTION -- Old maritime book which was reprinted from the original in 1873 and is entitled 'Our Seaman An Appeal' and produced by the Samuel Plimsoll MP.  It has over 100 pages and contains many drawings, pictures and details and it is in an excellent condition and is an interesting read.
[ONLY 1 AVAILABLE]

CONDITION -- Excellent

HISTORY -- Samuel Plimsoll (10 February 1824 - 3 June 1898) was a British politician and social reformer, now best remembered for having devised the Plimsoll line (a line on a ship's hull indicating the maximum safe draft, and therefore the minimum freeboard (nautical) for the vessel in various operating conditions)

NOTES -- If you cannot find the particular type of items you are looking for on the Travellers in Time website please contact us with your interest at sales@travellersintime.net.
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Item: TT975 BA113
Price
£25.00
UK Postage: £4.00
Europe Postage:£6.00
Elsewhere: £10.00

HISTORICAL BOOK OF THE LONDON ORCHARD DOCKLANDS

MARITIME BOOK SELECTION
MOSTLY RARE, DELETED OR DIFFICULT TO FIND


DESCRIPTION -- Book on the history of the famous Orchard Dockyard in London, England and is titled 'Past And Present' and was compiled by John Creighton. It has some truly fantastic pictures and drawings and is an interesting history of the dockyard. It also contains copies of the old Bill of Sale and is very concise in its stories and the size of the book is 10" x 15" (25.5cm x 38cm).
[ONLY 1 AVAILABLE]

CONDITION -- Very Good

HISTORY -- Orchard Dockyard in London, England

NOTES -- 1000's of other maritime items are available to buy so if you require more information contact us on sales@travellersintime.net
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Item: TT871 BA105
Price
£38.00
UK Postage: £4.00
Europe Postage:£7.00
Elsewhere: £11.00

JUNE 1917 'BILLS OF FARE' FROM ST PAUL OF THE AMERICAN LINE

MARITIME MENU SELECTION
FROM DIFFERENT CRUISE LINES AND VESSELS


DESCRIPTION -- Collection of on board menus from The American Line vessel St. Paul which were for the use of the Chief Steward during a voyage and are dated Saturday 6th June 1917 - Monday 15th June 1917. This is a very old item, which is in a good condition and is from the last days of the company.
[ONLY 1 AVAILABLE]

CONDITION -- Good

HISTORY -- The ST. PAUL and its sister ship, the ST. LOUIS, were ocean liners sailing with American Lines which were converted to "swift auxiliary cruisers" during the war. While serving in this role the ST. PAUL captured the British steamer RESTORMEL bound for Santiago, and the sailing vessel WARY bound for Manzanillo. Also, she disabled the Spanish torpedo boat destroyer Terror. The ST. PAUL and ST. LOUIS steamed between England and New York for the American Lines. These ships were very successful a liners, in spite of their smaller size and lesser luxury than many contemporary foreign vessels.

NOTES -- This ships menu is taken from our collection of 100's that we have in stock. If there is a particular menu from any cruise line vessel that you are looking for please email and let Travellers in Time know at sales@travellersintime.net. (SCode-N [MB] **

Item: TT848 BA101
Price
£25.00
UK Postage: £2.00
Europe Postage:£4.00
Elsewhere: £7.00

BOOKLET ENTITLED SHIPS ON THE LONDON RIVER BY H.M. LE FLEMING

DESCRIPTION -- Very old booklet by H.M. Le Fleming entitled Ships on the London River, which is a great old find and dates from 1959 and is in a good condition.

CONDITION -- Good

HISTORY -- Shipping Booklet

NOTES -- Many other different types of items are also available from Travellers in Time and are on the website so if you cannot find what you are looking for please contact us with your interest at sales@travellersintime.net.
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Item: TT3617 BA245
Price
£7.00
UK Postage: £2.00
Europe Postage:£4.00
Elsewhere: £7.00

INTRODUCTION BOOK FOR THE BUILDING OF THE QUEEN MARY 2 FROM 2003

MARITIME BOOK SELECTION
MOSTLY RARE, DELETED OR DIFFICULT TO FIND

DESCRIPTION -- This book was given out on tours of the Queen Mary 2 when it was first built, and is in an unused as new condition.  Not able to purchase this book and gives a great insight into the new Cunard Line vessel as it was launched.
[ONLY 1 AVAILABLE]    

CONDITION --  Unused

HISTORY -- Queen Mary 2 is the seventh largest cruise ship in the world.  Built at the Chantiers de l'Atlantique yard for Cunard in 2003, the Queen Mary 2 was, at the time, the largest ocean liner ever constructed. The Queen Mary 2 embarked on its maiden voyage from Southampton to Fort Lauderdale, Florida, in January 2004.

NOTES -- Having now been established for very many successful years, the Travellers in Time website is continually run as a hobby by us and not as a business, and has attracted customers from all over the world in places such as the UK, Europe, America, and Australia.  We are available at sales@travellersintime.net anytime for any items you may be looking for. (SCode-0 [MB] **

Item: TT3305 BA233
Price
£10.00
UK Postage: £4.00
Europe Postage:£6.00
Elsewhere: £10.00

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