SOLD: The Cunard White Star Liner The Queen Mary: A Souvenir Number of the Shipbuilder and Marine Engine-Builder. First Published 1936.
A fascinating book
detailing the specs of the Cunard White Star Liner Queen Mary, which had
its first voyage in 1936. This book was a Souvenir Number of the
Shipbuilder and Marine Engine-Builder, originally published concurrently
with the first voyage in June 1936 and republished as a facsimile in
1976. It is unknown which edition this copy is; given the good
condition of the book, it is presumed that this copy is a facsimile.
Included in this book are 84 full page
advertisements for the ship in color and black and white, 4 full page
illustrations and photos of the ship, 5 fold out diagrams, and full
page, half page, or in-text drawings, diagrams, photographs, or
illustrations on every page. With tear-out subscription form with a
date to be filled out 193-. Book measures 13 3/8" x 10 1/4" Red cloth
cover with gilt lettering. Published by the
Shipbuilder Press, Townsville House, Newcastle-On-Tyne, 6 and 47,
Victoria Street, London, S.W.1
List of
Chapters:
The Cunard White Star Line. Clydebank
and the Atlantic Ferry. The Design- General and Structural. The
Building of the Hull. The Launch and Completion of the Ship. General
Equipment. Emergency Arrangements. Navigating
Equipment and Wireless Telegraphy. The Main Propelling Machinery. The
Steam-Generating Installation. Electrical Machinery and Equipment. Passenger
Accommodation. Illumination. Facilities for Exercise, Etc. Ventilation
and Heating. Passenger Services. Sea Trials
and Maiden Atlantic Crossings.
Sun damage
to cover and spine. Two pages have small spots where the pages have
stuck together. Fingerprints on front end paper. Overall, very good in
good binding.
