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Pictorial
Encyclopedia of
Ocean Liners, 1860-1994
By William H. Miller
The latest Dover
book by Bill Miller is an excellent photo and capsule look at some of the greatest ocean
liners over 15,000 tons that sailed from 1860 to 1994. Each is listed in alphabetical
order with a photo and brief descriptive history of the ships.
Another high quality Dover book.
Paperbound, 142
pages, 417 photos & Illustrations
$16.95 |
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Great
Cruise Ships &
Ocean Liners, 1954-1986
By William H. Miller
This Dover edition
recollects the last great years of transatlantic travel and the rise of today's modern
cruise ships. Like other Dover books it makes extensive use of high quality photos and
features such ships as the
United States, QE2, Queen Elizabeth
and more.
Paperbound, 128
pages, over 170 photos
$10.95 |
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Exploring
The Lusitania
By Robert D. Ballard
A fabulous new
hardcover book on the Lusitania done in a similar style to the author's bestseller Discovey
of the Titanic. A superb account of the tragic sinking of the ship in 1915 along with
a in-depth photographic exploration of the wreck of the ship done by Robert Ballard. A
fabulous selection of original photos of the ship and underwater photos of the wreckage.
Hardcover, 227
pages, extensive Black & White and color photos
$45.00 |
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Disasters
At Sea
By Milton Watson
A newly released
revised edition that gives a complete record of all passenger liner losses decade by
decade since the turn of the century. Includes recent ACHILLE LAURO and ESTONIA disasters
as well as the fall of the TITANIC and the QUEEN ELIZABETH
Hardcover, 216
pages, many photos
$29.95 |
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The
Fabulous Interiors Of
The Great Ocean Liners
By William H.
Miller
The third in a
series of Bill Miller books from Dover Publications is now available. This beautifully
printed volume contains over 200 of the finest photos of the lavish interiors of the most
magnificent liners that sailed the seas from the 1890's to the 1980's.
Here in glorious detail, glimpse stunning salons, suites, music rooms, ballrooms and
barrooms, libraries, dining rooms, theaters and more, decorated in styles ranging from
Louis XIV and Victorian to Art Deco and Modern. Many interiors of famous ships are shown
such as the FURST BISMARK, IMPERATOR, ILE DE FRANCE, QUEEN OF BERMUDA, NORMANDIE, ANDREA
DORIA, TITANIC, CONTE GRANDE, UNITED STATES, and many, many more. Another high quality
paperbound book from Dover
145 pages, 228 black
& white photos
$10.95 |
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The
Great Luxury Liners: 1927-1954
By William H. Miller
Beginning in the
1920's over 180 superb photos depict a total of 101 ships, ranging from the LEVIATHAN, to
the MAURETANIA, to the UNITED STATES plus many many more. Captures the opulence of the
most famous ships of the era. Many rare unpublished photos.
Softbound, 162
pages, 186 photos
$12.95 |
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Modern
Cruise Ships 1965-1990
A Photographic Record
By William H. Miller
This high quality
softbound book documents through fabulous photos, the history of the modern cruiseship era
beginning in the mid 1960's. Many B&W photos, many have not previously been published
Softbound, 144
pages, 184 photos
$12.95 |
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The First Great Ocean Liners In Photographs: 1897-1927
By William H. Miller
This volume traces
the first great luxury ships - from early German four-stackers such as KAISER WILHELM DER
GROSSE to Britain's MAURETANIA, LUSITANIA, OLYMPIC & TITANIC. Many of the photos
include unique interior scenes of these great ships as well as the passengers and crew who
rode them.
Large format,
papercover, 144 pages and over 180 rare photographs
$12.95 |
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Picture
History Of The Normandie
By Frank O. Braynard
What better way
could you think of to complement the recent books on the NORMANDIE, than a Dover picture
book by famous historian Frank Braynard. Nearly 200 photographs covering her from her
launch to her final scrapping. Naturally there are extensive photos of her fabulous
interiors.
144 pages, 190 Black
& White photos
$11.95 |
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Classic
Ocean Liners - Vol. 1
Berengaria - Leviathan Majestic
By Frank O. Braynard
This volume covers
the three 50,000-ton German ships, the Imperator, Vaterland and Bismarck, the largest
ships of their time, which after WWI went to other owners to earn their place in shipping
history as the Berengaria, Leviathan and Majestic.
Hardcover. Many
B&W photos
$19.95 |
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Classic
Ocean Liners-Vol. 2
Rex & Conti Di Savoia
By Frank O. Braynard
The long awaited
sequel to Frank Braynards "Classic Ocean Liner" series. This softbound volume
documents the history of these two famous Italian ships of the 1930's. Both were
revolutionary in design and among the most popular on the "Southern Route"
Atlantic run.
Softbound, 189
pages. Many photos
$24.95 |
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Palaces
That Went To Sea
By John T. Gibbons
This privately
published, hardcover book is a superb collection of photos and text that traces the
interior amenities of passenger ships from 1840 to present. An excellent balance of text
and photos that covers all the popular liners. A limited private printing, so we suggest
you order now, as once supply is gone it will not be reprinted
Hardcover, 252 page,
8-1/2"x11" format. Hundreds of photos
$44.95
Palaces
Supplements
Two 24 page softcover
supplements to the authors popular hardcover edition of Palaces That Went To Sea. These
supplements have an extensive number of interior photos of some of the smaller passenger
ships. Sold as a two-volume pair only
$15.95 |
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Titanic
Triumph & Tragedy
Second Edition
By William H. Miller
An updated version
of the title first published in 1988. One of the definitive books on the most famous of
all sea disasters. Includes a nice color section on the discovery and of artifacts
recovered from the ship. This is a large format book that makes extensive use of rare
photographs
Hardcover, 352
pages,
Many B&W and Color photos
$45.00 |
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QE2
By Captain Ronald W.
Warwick
First printed
several years ago, this edition updates a number of changes that have taken place on the
ship. Lots of construction photos throughout the life of the ship, plus a selection of
behind the scenes photos of areas passengers never see. An extensive selection of black
& white and color photos.
Hardcover, 224
pages, extensive photos
$40.00 |
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Great
Cruise Ships
& O
By William H. Miller
The long awaited
third book in the popular Dover series. This edition recollects the last great years of
Transatlantic travel and the rise of today's modern cruise ships. Like the others in the
series it makes extensive use of high quality photos and features such as the UNITED
STATES, QUEEN ELIZABETH, QE-2, STOCKHOLM and many, many more.
Large format,
paperbound, 128 pages, over 170 photos
$10.95 |
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Picture
History Of The Cunard Line
By Braynard &
Miller
A wonderful
pictorial history of the famous Cunard Line. Over 180 photographs and illustrations show
the lines on the high seas and in port, as well as depicting staterooms, lounges, interior
decor and carefree life aboard ship. This volume is the usual high quality Dover product.
Softbound, 144
pages, 188 photos
$13.95 |
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Voyages
By Bill Miller
Bill Miller has
traveled the world on many of the famous ocean liners and cruise ships. This book is a
wonderful recollection of only a sampling of the voyages that he has taken over the years.
Complete with a nice selection of photos.
Softbound, 68 pages,
B&W photos
$10.95 |
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The Empress Of Britain
Canadian Pacific's Greatest
Ship
By Gordon Turner
This book tells the
story of one of the greatest superliners of the 1930s and the largest ship ever built for
Canadian Pacific, the 42,000 ton Empress of Britain. Included are many previously
unpublished photographs, deck plans log abstracts, menus and itineraries..
Hardcover, 216
pages, over 180 photos
$35.00 |
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