Souvenir billfold from the Constitution.  Sorry, folks, but there's no money in it!  It comes from a time when even inexpensive souvenirs were still made from real English Morocco leather.  A slight touch of wear on the front but otherwise excellent.  Measures about 4" x 3".  $25.

Cute souvenir pen for the s.s. Constitution during her white phase.  Dates to the 1960's.  Happily still has its oil so she still floats (unlike the real one!).  In excellent condition.  $22.

What a rare commodity!  American-built tonnage.  Beautiful design.  Sleek profile.  And quality steel.  None of that hull pounding you get in today's modern cruise ships when the wind picks up.  All of this is embodied in the late, great Constitution.  American Export press release on the back, mentioning that it's the "nation's newest transatlantic glamour liner."  This shot of her was taken while she was still at her builders yard.  Measures about 10" x 8".  In mint condition.  $40.

SOLD!

Unusual pin dish in her later white-hull phase.  From her on-board gift shop.  Measures about 2" x 2".  In mint condition.  $25.

Use this stopper at your next dinner party!  Missing its cork, but it could easily be replaced.  Excellent condition.  No damage to the enamel.  $20.

Lovely enameled American Export key chain on a long fob.  The entire thing measures 6".  No scratches, cracks, or dings.  In other words, mint.  $30.

Nice souvenir "floaty" pen from one of America's most long-lived liners.  The best thing is that it has not lost its oil!  In excellent condition.  $22.

Always a beauty, here's an at-sea view of the Independence.  Listed on the back as "the beautiful sun liners."  Written on and postmarked but missing stamps.  Message about how the ship is "rocky today."  Good condition.  Bump to corners and in generally "mailed" condition.  $5.

Mid-century style ashtray.  Made of china and tapers front to back to give prominence to the name.  The absence of "Isbrandtsen" from the name indicates that it dates to before 1964.  "Made in U.S.A." on bottom.  Super condition.  The diameter is about 4" across.  $28.

Could you ask for a better logo?  Happily, this one has the less-common and short-lived American Export-Isbrandtsen Line name that is harder to find than one for American Export.  Measures over 3" x 3".  Perfect condition.  A quantity available.  $18.

Kudos to the American Export person who, over half a century ago, decided on such a classy design for their china.  This beautiful gold and maroon cup and saucer is particularly handsome.  Made in Italy by "S.A.I.M.I." in Genoa.

As the fortunes of America's merchant marine waned, in 1964 American Export and the Isbrandtsen Line merged.  Unfortunately, it was to no avail, and eventually rising costs pushed American passenger ships off the sea.  Shades of modern American businesses.  This cup and saucer dates from the time of the merger and sports the logo of the merged companies.  Absolutely mint.  $75.

The only item I have ever seen with the combined company's new house flag proudly displayed.  Mint condition.  A pair available.  Measure just over 2" x 2".  $25.

26888  American Export                      Plate

Measures about 7" in diameter.  I have heard that these were on the tables when the diner sat down.  Independence/Constitution era.  Two small losses of gold along the rim (can be seen in photo) otherwise excellent.  $40.

List of passengers for her August 10, 1910, voyage.  Captain Thornton in command.  Very good condition.  Gold on cover still bright.  $15.

Souvenir pin from the American Line steamer New York.  Patented July 21, 1896 by Whitehead & Hoag.  These pins were sold for charity to visitors as they boarded the ship.  Dates to the turn of the last century.  Excellent condition.  $35.

List of first and second class passengers for the Philadelphia.  Dated April 24, 1909.  Captain Mills is in command.  Good condition with some bumped corners.  $20.

List of first-class passengers for her Liverpool to New York voyage dated March 11, 1916.  Captain Candy in command.  In good condition with some dirt on cover.  Corners bumped.  American liners became very popular after May 7, 1915.  $25.

13292  Philadelphia           Post Card

Great color-tinted post card of this American liner.  In near mint condition.  $12.

 13302  Philadelphia          Post Card

Amazing real photo card of this liner at Southampton.  Dating to some time after 1900 this is a very clear image.  Excellent condition.  $22.

First-class passenger list for the St. Louis dated July 1, 1905.  Captain Jamison in command.  Good condition was once folded.  $20.

First- and second-class passenger list dated July 22, 1916.  Captain Jamison (still) in command.  Nice embossed cover, some dirt otherwise in very good condition.  Passenger has put check marks by names of passengers they knew.  $20.

13207   St. Louis        Post Card

A real photo card for St. Louis.  Very clear and in excellent condition with some minor foxing on the reverse.  The pink tint is from the scanner.  $20.

Lovely program for a "Grand Concert" which was held in the second cabin.  Dated October 10, 1902.  Captain Jamison.  Near mint but has been folded.  $22.

Interesting luncheon menu for the U.S.M.S. St. Paul from June 25, 1910.  Near mint with embossed flag and complete wine list on back.  $20.

Great second-class passenger list for the St. Paul.  Captain Jamison in command.  Dated October 4, 1902.  Was once folded otherwise good condition.  $20.

SOLD!

Souvenir pin from the American Line steamer St. Paul.  Patented July 21, 1896 by Whitehead & Hoag.  These pins were sold for charity to visitors as they boarded the ship.  Dates to the turn of the last century.  Excellent condition.  $35.

111-year-old booklet produced by the very proud International Navigation Company after their ship's excellent service in the Spanish-American War.  64 pages and filled with interesting never-before-seen illustrations, this booklet chronicles all four ships -- the Saints, the Paris, and New York. 

Binding is weak with some missing paper from the spine.  The contents, however, is excellent.  Overall very good condition considering its age.  $95.

Ninety-page book covering the American Line's (and Red Star's) New York -Southampton service.  Dates to 1987, this book chronicles the building and outfitting of the St. Paul and St. Louis.  Thirty fantastic photos among which are the launch of the St. Louis and her boilers waiting to be lifted on board as well as extensive interior images of first, second, and third class.  Also covered are photos of the interior and exterior of the Paris and New York and abstracts of logs for all four ships, citing their record passages.

Includes all the typical American Line passenger information and includes a fleet list.  As an added bonus, there are excellent fold-out maps of Manhattan, the Southampton docks in 1897, and the Atlantic Ocean.

A lovely full-color "funnels and flags" page, showing you how to tell all the major Atlantic steamship companies at a glance.

Unfortunately, the cover is missing, but so rare it probably doesn't matter.  If it had  its cover, this brochure would be the highlight of any American Line collection, but as it is, it's still a stunner, filled with images I've never seen before.  As is.  $95.

"Facts for Travelers."  1894.  Lengthy 38-page booklet of information and facts focusing on the New York and Paris.  Much detail of what a passenger could expect on board.  Five photos and numerous illustrations.  Also included is a description of the International Navigation Co's take over of the Paris and New York with little-known facts like President Harrison raised the flag on the New York on Washington's birthday.

An interesting collection of odd facts covering things like the population of the principal cities of Europe, the depths of the world's oceans, the birthdates and accession dates for the leaders of Europe, etc.  A cable "codex" of the Red Star Line, single-word codes designed to incorporate a whole sentence of information.

Slight tear to front cover at spine. Was once folded and a nick off of top corner of the cover.  $35.

 Extremely well-illustrated booklet produced for non-immigrant third-class passengers by the American Line.  This booklet chronicles the actual experience of a third-class passenger who made a round trip on the New York and St. Louis.

Among the unusual photos are shots of the pier, boarding the ship, a third-class cabin, a third-class pantry, the third-class kitchen, the mail room, one of the engines, customs, Ellis Island, etc.

Circa 1895.  32 pages.  Some scuffing to covers with separation at spine. Otherwise very good condition.  $65.

Circa 1901 brochure for the St. Louis, St. Paul, New York, and Philadelphia.  Covers first, second, and third class.  Nine photos on 10 pages.  "Kosher meats supplied and cooked for Jewish passengers."  The earliest mention of Kosher facilities I have ever seen.  $45.

Fantastic brochure from the turn of the last century showing life on board the St. Louis, St. Paul, New York, and Philadelphia.  Extensive photos of the ships' interiors, including the dining room, smoking room, staircase, etc., with fashionable men and women painted in.

24 pages with 23 photos.  Post 1901.  Excellent condition with some slight paper loss to the cover.  $70.

Unusual brochure for the Mongolia and the Manchuria, who were on a short-lived charter to the American Line that lasted less than three years.  These ships resumed steamship service to Germany that had been interrupted for more than five years because of World War I.  Where else are you going to get to see interior photos of the Mongolia and the Manchuria?

12 pages with 19 photos, including interiors and exteriors of the two ships.  Dated 1921.  $40.

Fold-out brochure from about 1905.  Ships mentioned are the Haverford, Merion, and Friesland. 

It's interesting that unlike Cunard and White Star, the American Line did not include information in their passenger lists such as the bill of fare, baggage handling, rental of deck chairs, etc. It was contained in a separate brochure like this one.  Superb graphics on cover.

32 pages with numerous illustrations.  Excellent condition.  $35.

Entry into service brochure for the Haverford and Pittsburgh.  Eight pages with seven photos, showcasing the interiors of the Haverford.

Circa 1901.  Excellent condition.  $30.

SOLD!

Great cigarette tin advertising their Liverpool to Philadelphia service.  Dates to after the purchase of White Star in 1902.  Has a striker on the bottom.  In good condition with a fair amount of rust around the edges.  Any souvenirs for this line are quite difficult to find.  Only the second I've ever seen.  Measures about 4¼" x 3".  $95.

Very scarce wine glass for the American Line.  Fantastic rope logo with the company name.  Dates to the 1890's and stands about 5" tall.  In excellent condition.  An extremely rare opportunity.  $195.

Fantastic crystal champagne saucer for the American Line.  Wonderful rope logo with the company.  Beautifully faceted, dating to the 1890's and standing about 4½" tall.  In excellent condition.  Has a beautiful ring!  These types of glasses are out of favor now as most champagne is served in flutes.  Grab it because you probably won't see another!  $195.

Rates for the St. Louis and St. Paul dating to September 1900.  A suite for three adults in the summer season was $800.  Very good condition.  $15.

Second-class fold-over rate schedule for 1909 for the Haverford, Merion, and Friesland.  Very good condition.  A touch of discoloration and has been folded. $15.

Unusual souvenir pin for the American Line in Swedish!  Seems to be a souvenir of an exhibit in Stockholm in 1897.  Excellent condition.  $45.

Fold-over list of proposed sailings for International Navigation Company dating to 1901.  A bit frayed around the edges, else good condition.  $10.

Second-class rates and proposed sailings for the American line and Red Star from Philadelphia.  Dated September 28, 1908.  Good condition with some slight creasing.  $15.

SOLD!

One of the last brochures ever done for the INC.  Shortly after production of this brochure, INC changed its name to International Mercantile Marine and went on a buying spree, culminating in the purchase of the White Star Line.

32 pages with 16 full-page images, the majority being full color photos.  If these photos are tinted, they are so well done that they resemble the famous full-color photo series taken on the German four stackers during the same time period.

Circa 1901.  The brochure is absolutely stunning and showcases the beautiful interiors of these ships.  American Line and Red Star are represented however the focus is St. Louis, St. Paul, New York, and Philadelphia.  The interior of the brochure is near mint, but the cover has detached and is separating.  The rarest of the rare for the American Line!  $175.

International Navigation Company was the parent corporation set up in part by the Pennsylvania railroad to own the American and Red Star lines.  In order to re-flag the City of Paris and the City of New York under the United States flag, INC was mandated by Congress to build two ships of equal size and speed to the Inman ships they purchased resulting in the St. Louis and St. Paul.  Like any merger, there appeared to be a slight confusion over what name would be used going forward.  Inman Line china was used next to American Line china, and International Navigation pieces were also used with both for a short period.  In the end, all these lines were owned by IMM.

A lovely champagne coupe with a beautiful logo featuring the same eagle that would later be used by INC's direct corporate descendant the United States Lines.  The logo and name tell us that this has to be from the 1890's.  Stands 4¾" tall and is in excellent condition.  $235.

26035        American President Line           Carafe

As a hallmark of good service that can still be found on some ships today like QE2, when you order a drink like a gin and tonic, they bring you the gin over ice and your tonic in a separate carafe.  It's an extra step to be sure, but a very nice touch.  I suspect this small carafe was for something similar from one of the President's bar service.  Don't see too many items like this for any line.  Great frosted logo.  Stands over 3" tall.  Excellent condition.  $25.