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   DML558   Titanic--An Illustrated History
        Don Lynch    Ken Marschall         $ 9.00        

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Cat# DESCRIPTION       (Include first 3 or 4 words of title when ordering)                                                                                                Price    
161 The Only Way to Cross                                  John Maxtone-Graham Considered to be one of the best books on the North Atlantic liners. More than 400 pages and many photos that describe the romance of shipboard life on the great ocean liners.  27th year in print.  Paperback. 1978 edition.  15.00
569 The Only Way to Cross                                   John Maxtone-Graham Considered to be one of the best books on the North Atlantic liners. More than 400 pages and many photos that describe the romance of shipboard life on the great ocean liners.   Hardback. 1997 edition.  25.00
092 The Romance of a Modern Liner                                   Captain E.G. Diggle  The companion volume to "Tramps and Ladies" above, written by authors headed by Captain Diggle,Commander of the Aquitania. The life of what was one of the greatest ocean liners in the world. Collectible. 30.00
099 Passenger Ships of the Orient Line                                 Neil McCart            A history of the Orient line seen through the stories of its 31 passengers ships. 30.00
101 Titanic---Destination Disaster ,  Legends and the Reality

John Eaton & Charles Haas. The authors explore many of the misconceptions that have developed over the years, concerning the ship, the crew and passengers, and give the most likely explanation for the sinking based on present-day research and knowledge.160 pages. Many photos. Softcover.

15.00
103 Titanic - Triumph and Tragedy.                                    J. Eaton and C. Haas A chronicle of history's most famous shipwreck in words and pictures.  Written by the official  historian of the Titanic Historical Society.  320 pgs. Many photos. Hardcover. 50.00
104 A Night to Remember                                                                Walter Lord Minute-by-minute, detail-by-detail, this book recreates events of the Titanic sinking, and why those breathless nine hours will forever be "a night to remember." A modern-day classic. Hardcover. 1987 edition. 22.00
107 Flagships of the Line                        Milton Watson                  A bountifully illustrated reference work of the 56 three-funnel liners built      between 1881 and 1936.  29.00
108 The Story of the Titanic as told by its Survivors
Jack Winocur, editor More thrilling than any second-hand account, eyewitnesses describe the panic, despair, and heroism surrounding the sinking of the Titanic. Full accounts by such famed survivors as L.Beesley, Archibald Gracie, and others. 320 pgs. 26 illustrations. Paperback.
  9.00
109 Loss of the Titanic                                            W. Dodge          A survivor's report. Photos. 31 pages. Paperback.   5.00
558 Titanic--An Illustrated History                      Don Lynch    Ken Marschall
Intro by Robert Ballard.  Fascinating recreation of the full story of the Titanic, wonderfully illustrated with 3 fold foldout of hull cutaway, revealing incredible deck detail.  If you could afford only one book on the Titanic, this would be it!
Paperback, Hyperion Press, photographs, illustrations,  14" x 14" 227 pgs.
  9.00
556 Onboard the Titanic                                         by Shelley Tanaka
For children. Beautifully illustrated with paintings by famed artist, Ken Marschall. The story is told throught the eyes of two young survivors. Full color illustrations and b/w,original photos including  a full color 2-page cutaway  illustration of the ship, revealing decks,cabins,dining rooms,etc.in realistic detail. A Hyperion /Madison Press book. 46 pages. Hardcover.
17.00
559 Finding the Titanic                by Robert D. Ballard with Nan Froman.
From the Hello Reader series, level 4. For children,grades 2,3. Dr. Ballard relates his discovery and exploration of  the Titanic and Nan Froman dramatizes personal accounts of the sinking. Paintings by Ken Marschall. Many beautiful illustrations. A Scholastic, Inc. publication. 48 pgs. Paperback.
6.00
563 The Titanic --Extraordinary Story  of the "Unsinkable" Ship  
by Geoff Tibballs.
Illustrated throughout with 100 photographs, The Titanic tells the fascinating story of this ship, from inception to the events of the night of April 14,1912 and on to the present day.A Reader's Digest book. Dozens of  color illustrations and original photographs. 128 pages. Softcover.
20.00
564 James Cameron's Titanic                               Text by Ed. W. Marsh 
A fully-illustrated pictorial overview of the making of the largest-grossing film of all time.  A detailed look at the ground-breaking visual effects, in-depth interviews with cast & crew, studies of the wardrobe, make-up, and hairstyle design, script notes and film production challenges. Foreward by James Cameron. 178 pgs. Many full color photos & illustrations. Paperback.
22.00
562 Titanic Survivor  Autographed by John Maxtone Graham!!     Violet Jessup

Newly discovered memoirs of Violet Jessup, who survived both the Titanic and
Britannic disasters--a two-time survivor!  Introduced and annotated by John Maxtone-Graham, who also has personally autographed the frontispiece! Will be a collector's item!  238 pages.

24.00


 DML 562   Titanic Survivor            $24.00


   
     CAT     #  DESCRIPTION       (Include first 3 or 4 words of title when ordering)  Price
112 Loss of The R.M.S.Titanic                        Sir Arthur Rostron
Photos.Reprint of Captain's Rostron's account. 31 pages.
Softcover.
5.00
115 The Titanic                                                              Hubbard
   Photos. 32 pages.Softcover reprint.
5.00
566 Sinking of the Titanic Eyewitness Accounts  Edited by Jay Henry Mowbray

Survivor's eyewitness accounts of the disaster.  Originally sold and known as the "door-to-door" book, this volume is a reprint of the original 1912 edition by the Minter Company w many black and white photographs.

12.00
118 The Titanic, Psychic, and the Sea                        Rustie Brown

Explores the psychic happenings, premonitions, and the myriad of meaningful "coincidences" connected with the Titanic disaster.    163 pages.
14.00

CAT# Description    (Include first 3 or 4 words of title when ordering)                                         Price  
123B Loss of the S.S. Titanic                                                                          British government 's official report by  Lord Mercey. Photos. 98  pages.      Softcover.                                                          10.00
128 Picture History of the Normandie        Frank Braynard
One of the best bargains in steamship picture books ever published. Concentrates on the incredible story of the most magnificent luxury ship  that ever sailed, from its celebrated launching in 1932 to the tragic fire that destroyed it in 1942. Softcover. 200 rare photographs.  144 pages.
13.00

                                               

CAT # 161   The Only Way to Cross    John Maxtone-Graham   $25.00

CAT# Description    (Include first 3 or 4 words of title when ordering)                                         Price  
143 Disasters at Sea                                                               Milton H. Watson    Covers every ocean-going  passenger ship catastrophe since 1900, including: the Titanic, Lusitania, Morro Castle, Reliance, Paris, Andrea Doria, and many more.192 pages. Many photos. Hardcover. 30.00
144 Liner-50 Years of Passenger Ship Photographs.
  William H. Miller, Jr. Based on superb and previously unpublished photographs, this book reflects the extraordinary changes which passenger shipping has undergone over the past half-century. 159 pages. Many photos. Hardcover.
25.00
146 Great Cruise Ships and Ocean Liners 1954 - 1986
  William H. Miller, Jr.    Concentrates on the last great years of trans-Atlantic travel and the rise of the new breed of ocean liner, the luxuriously appointed cruise ship. 175 photographs showing both interiors and exteriors.128 pages. Softcover.                                                                                                       
13.00
150 Loss of the Steamship Lusitania                                             Reprint of the annex report to the British formal hearing. Photos. Softcover. 4.00
151 Lusitania Passenger List
 Reprint of the list of first- and second-class passengers.Softcover.
5.00
159 QE2             William H. Flayhart III and Ronald Warwick.
An illustrated description of and guide to the magnificent British liner.  A full history, from her maiden voyage to her service in the Falklands War to her recent refitting. Over 200 full-color illustrations, diagrams and photos.      176 pages. Hardcover.
35.00
160 Around the World on the QE2                          Alfred and William Montapert
         The voyage of a lifetime to 30 exotic ports of call, laced with humor, excitement,and adventure on board the QE2 during her 10th anniversary world cruise. 50 photos. 381 pages.  Hardcover.Very entertaining!!
15.00
164 The Great Luxury Liners 1927-1954 A Photographic Record.W. H. Miller Ship by ship, author introduces and describes each luxury vessel in this beautiful book. Extensive information on each ship, including size, tonnage, engines, etc.  Many great photos. 161 pages. Softcover. 13.00
166 The Fabulous Interiors of the Great Ocean Liners      William H. Miller, Jr. Over 200 historic photographs depicting the lavish interiors of the magnificent liners from the 1890's to the 1980's!  Interior styles range from Louis XIV and Victorian to Art Deco and Modern--shown in detail in suites, ballrooms, dining rooms of these floating extravaganzas. 145 pages. Softcover. 13.00
167 The First Great Ocean Liners in Photographs 1897-1927 W.H. Miller, Jr.           Meant to precede Miller's Great Lusury Liners: 1927-1954, this well-documented book looks at the beginnings of an elegant tradition in transAtlantic travel.  193 photos with full captions, covering 104 ocean-going palaces as both luxury liners and troop ships in World War I.      147 pages. Softcover. 13.00
168 British Ocean Liners 1960-1985                                           W.H. Miller, Jr. A nostalgiac retrospective of the famous ships and firms that operated them--at the same time, a convenient reference work with many photographs, technical data, construction details and a brief history of each vessel documenting the passing of an age...                                                                        133 pages. 20.00
245 Cruise Ships of the World                                                   Nicholas T. Cairis  One of the most up-to-date books covering cruise ships--including those having the 21st Century hull design. Many photos with statistics and backgrounds of 140 cruise ships.                                                             144 pages. Hardcover. 28.00 
423 Crossing and Cruising                            John Maxtone-Graham
Latest book with additional accounts of past and present cruise ships and ocean liners. Includes updated Cruise Ship Chart in the jacket.
30.00
234 Modern Cruise Ships, 1965-1990                                  William H. Miller, Jr. Latest from the "First Great Ocean Liners" series by the author. Softcover. 13.00
235 Picture History of the Cunard Line                 F. Braynard and W.H. Miller.  Over 180 illustrations. 128 pages. Softcover.   14.00

CAT# Description    (Include first 3 or 4 words of title when ordering)                                         Price  
236 Discovery of the Titanic  (Depicted above). Dr. Robert Ballard
On Sept. 1, 1985, the words "Titanic Found!" were flashed instantly to the news services around the world. The discovery of history's most famous shipwreck made an instant celebrity of the leader of the Titanic expedition, Dr. Robert Ballard.     In 1986, Dr. Ballard returned to the Titanic and descended 2 1/2 miles in a tiny submarine to explore and photograph the entire wreck in thrilling detail. Makes a great gift!    1987 Edition.    Softcover.
18.00
240 Power of the Great Liners                Dennis Griffiths
A history of Atlantic Marine Engineering---required reading for any Marine Engineering Professional ! Traces the development of marine engines from paddle to internal combustion engines. Many superb photographs.            
35.00
248 Falling Star: Misadventures of White Star Line Ships        Eaton and Haas  Intriguing account of the history of mishaps aboard White Star Line ships including the Doric, Olympic, and the Titanic.              Illustrated .    1990 30.00
249 Passenger Liners from Germany, 1816-1990                 Clas Broder Hansen  Covers the development and history of 19th- and 20th Century German passenger liners. Impressive decor and unique scenes from life on board are featured. Over 300 photographs, many in color and never-before-published, detail the history and fates of these magnificent ships.  Listed ports of origin and destinations of these ships will be an invaluable tool for historians and researchers for years to come.                                                         192 pages. 40.00

                        

               270    Ocean Liners ,     Travel on the Open Seas        45.00

               249   Passenger Liners from Germany, 1816-1990   40.00

CAT# Description    (Include first 3 or 4 words of title when ordering)                                         Price  
270 Ocean Liners ,     Travel on the Open Seas    Bill Miller
Author William (Bill) Miller has written over two dozen books on passenger ships. Now he traces the exciting  liner history from paddlewheelers through the glory days to the present era of relaxing cruises. Features  hundreds of breathtaking photos of the great ocean liners of the past. Entertaining book. 
45.00
272 The Last Voyage of the Lusitania   A.A.and Mary Hoehling
The dramatic sinking of the Lusitania in 1915.23 illustrations. 255 pages.
15.00
425 Great Liners at War                                       Stephan Harding
Tracing the wartime history of all the great Liners from the Himalaya in the1854 Crimean war, to the QE2 in the Falklands battle,1982. 158 pages.200 photos.
20.00

    (image of book "U.S. Steamships")CAT# 274 U.S. Steamships Frank Braynard   15.00

CAT# Description    (Include first 3 or 4 words of title when ordering)                                         Price  
274 U.S. Steamships      (Depicted above)     Frank O. Braynard
A history of picture-postcards. Reproductions of 228 captioned postcards  of steamships from the early 1900s to the present. Excellent reference.
15.00

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