Live Event: Titanic Auction December 16 in Nashua, NH

titanic

auction Nashua, New Hampshire | December 16, 2012

How to Bid

BID IN PERSONAttend the auction Sunday, December 16, to view the lots in-person and bid live! The auction will be held at the Crowne Plaza Hotel, 2 Somerset Parkway, Nashua, NH, and starts promptly at 10 AM EST. You may fill out an absentee bid form onsite if you are unable to stay for the entire sale.

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December 16th • 8 AM - 10 AM ESTAuction day preview will be held at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nashua, NH.

Live Auction December 16th • 10 AM EST The live auction will be held at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in Nashua, NH.

Absentee Bidding December 15th • 5 PM EST Absentee bids will be accepted until 5 PM EST, Saturday, December 15th.

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TITANIC HISTORIANS

Stanley Lehrer: Founder, original publisher and editorial director of USA Today. Mr. Lehrer is noted for his collection of rare Titanic artifacts, which have been displayed all over the United States, Canada, and England. Stanley is the advising editor for this catalog, utilizing his unparalleled over 40 years of Titanic collecting experience.

Published works include: Titanic: Fortune & Fate (Simon and Schuster, 1998)_____________________________________________

Craig Sopin: Mr. Sopin is our lead Titanic expert: authenticating, appraising, and establishing provenance for the items in this auction. As a highly-regarded Titanic authority, Craig has consulted for museums, auction houses, dealers, collectors, and the media regarding rare Titanic artifacts. He guest-curated the Titanic Exhibition at Philadelphia’s Independence Seaport Museum in 2004–2005 and is a Titanic International Society trustee. Key pieces from his Titanic collection have appeared in books, media, and mu-seums worldwide. Craig was recently featured in The Robb Report and The Financial Times’ ‘How to Spend It.’

Works in progress include: The Ultimate Guide to Authentic Titanic Collectibles (co-authored with Steve Santini)

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Steve Santini:Mr. Santini is the world’s leading expert on Titanic deck chairs and wreck wood and has consulted with RR Auction on the authenticity of this genre of relics in the current sale. Steve was the curator of The Manitoba Museum of the Titanic and is currently the curator of the Titanic Concepts, Inc. collection of artifacts and memorabilia. As a respected expert in his field, he is frequently called upon as a consultant on a wide variety of Titanic-related projects.

Published works include: The Science and Story of Titanic (Somerville House, 1999) and Titanic: Touchstones of a Tragedy (Writer’s Club Press, 2000)

HANDWRITING EXPERTS

Bill White: Lead Authenticator, RR Auction

Bob Eaton: Authenticator, RR Auction and PSA/DNA

Tricia Eaton: Authenticator, RR Auction

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1. White Star Line. Pin cushion, approximately 3.25-inch diameter, composed of maroon cloth encircled by a wooden life ring, painted with British and White Star Line flags and the text, “White Star Line.” A thin piece of rope surrounds the life ring. In fine condition, with some toning and crazing to the finish of the paint on the life ring. A unique souvenir.

Estimate $600 - 800

2. White Star Line. Creamer bearing the White Star Line insig-nia and the ‘Wisteria’ design at the top, with Stonier & Co. of Liverpool maker’s mark on the bottom. Some trivial wear to paint and a light intact crack to handle area, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $400 - 600

3. White Star Line. Cup measures 4.5˝ tall, has a handle on either side, and is engraved with a White Star flag on one side. Cup’s base measures 4.5˝ wide and is stamped on the bot-tom, “18862 W. Elkington Solid Unplated, White Star Line,” and also bears two proof marks. Expected wear and tarnishing and a subtle dent to bottom edge, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

4. White Star Line Buttons. Three metal buttons bearing an embossed White Star Line insignia, each approximately .75-inch in diameter, two engraved on the reverse with “E. Stillwell & Son, Ltd” as the maker and one engraved with “Miller, Rayner & Haysom” as the maker. In overall fine condition, with some tarnishing.

Estimate $200 - 300

5. White Star Line Fork. Original silver-plated First Class cake fork from White Star Line. Fork measures 6.75 x .75. Reverse of fork is stamped with two proof marks and “L Kington Plate,” with front of fork bearing the White Star emblem. In fine condition, with expected wear.

Estimate $500 - 600

Rare White Star Line pin cushion

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6. S.S. Celtic Passenger List. White Star Line Second Class passenger list for the S.S. Celtic, “Sailing from Liverpool & Holyhead to New York,” 4.75 x 7.25, 24 pages, printed in July 1909. Titanic is mentioned twice inside the booklet, once on the inside front cover, “The Largest Steamers in the World—Building Olympic, 45,000 Tons; Titanic, 45,000 Tons,” and again on a later page, and also has six pages of second class passengers listed inside. Back cover bears an image of the S. S. Baltic in Liverpool. In very good condition, with expected handling wear, horizontal crease, and scattered soiling to covers.

Estimate $400 - 600

7. S.S. Romanic Passenger List. White Star Line list of first class passengers on the April 29, 1911, voyage of the S.S. Romanic from Boston to Italy, 5.25 x 7.75, 18 pages, featuring a gorgeous color illustration on the front cover of a romantic scene with a steamship in the background, and an illustrated advertisement for the Olympic and Titanic inside the back cover. In very good condition, with scattered creases and soiling, separation to the lower part of the spine, and a couple small dings and tears to the back cover.

Estimate $400 - 600

8. Britannic. Sister ship of RMS Olympic and RMS Titanic, it was originally intended to enter service as a transatlantic pas-senger liner. It was used as a hospital ship in World War I. On November 21, 1916, the ship struck a naval mine and sank in less than an hour; 30 men were killed out of 1066 on board. Large beautiful carved wooden panel from a staircase from Titanic’s sister ship, Britannic. Deep relief carved panel measures approximately 47 x 5 and features a raised floral pattern. Reverse bears the original impressed carpenter’s markings which reads, “1st Class Ent Bridge Dk. Ath Fore End of Elevator 433.” Reverse also bears a contemporary label stating wood is from first class staircase. In fine condition.

Estimate $500 - 700

Beautifully carved panel from the staircase of Titanic’s sister ship, the Britannic

One of the earliest advertisements for the Titanic from 1909






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9. Olympic. Desirable Cad-bury tin, 1.75 x 2.5 x .5, bearing an artist’s rendition of the Olympic and the White Star Line insignia on the front. Reverse is embossed with a match striker and the words “Cadbury Bournville.” In very good condition, with scat-tered marks and bends to the front, and heavy wear to the sides and reverse. These would have been sold in souvenir shops on board the White Star Line’s ships.

Estimate $400 - 600

10. Olympic. Fantastic original photo album, 12 x 10.25, 54 pages, consisting of a family’s photos of their trip aboard the R.M.S. Olympic and their travels, beginning with a photo of the Statue of Liberty as they leave New York Harbor on July 5, 1913. The beginning of the book contains 26 photos taken on board the Olympic, including the bow, upper deck, life boats, shuffleboard area, and Plymouth Harbor. The album goes on to detail their European trip, with photos taken in England, the Netherlands, Germany, and Ireland—particularly interesting are photos of Queensland Har-bor in Ireland, which include two photos of tenders for the R.M.S. Oceanic. The album concludes with five photos of the return trip on the Olympic, again of life boats and passengers. In overall fine condition, with silvering to dark areas of many images and some rippling to photos due to adhesive.

Estimate $500 - 600

11. Olympic Construction in Shipyard. Origi-nal matte-finish 4.25 x 3 photo of the Olympic under construction at Harland and Wolff’s shipyard. In fine con-dition, with some mild soiling and a light spot to the lower border. Removed from an original scrapbook containing other period Titanic photographs.

Estimate $100 - 200

12. Olympic First Class Floorplan. Printed promotional plan of the Olympic’s first class ac-commodations which unfolds to an impressive 30 x 39.5 plan displaying the first class accommodations on multiple decks, surrounded by images of the interior of the Olympic. Also features a cross-sectional view of the ship as the pamphlet unfolds. Intersecting folds with some separations, a few creases, and light overall toning, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $400 - 600








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13. Olympic. Original “Gala Dinner” menu from the R.M.S. Olympic, 4.5 x 7.5, dated July 4, 1932, two pages. The vast menu offers several courses, with the inside front cover set up for the writing of a letter by the owner, with the front cover acting as an address panel and the back cover having a great illustration of the Olympic at sea. In fine condition, with adhesive remnants along inside borders and some scattered light toning.

Estimate $100 - 200

14. Olympic. This section of carved English oak, approximately 12˝ long, once served as crown molding in one of the first class areas of Titanic’s sister ship, the R.M.S. Olympic. Intricately hand carved with a repeating pattern of leaves, this piece is a testimony to the incredible workmanship that went into the crafting of Olympic and Titanic. Identical lengths carved in the same pattern were fitted to the interior of the Titanic.

Estimate $2,500 - 3,000

Ornate hand-carved crown molding from the Olympic

15. Olympic. June 19, 1909, issue of Sci-entific American, 11.5 x 16, 17 pages, featuring a cross-section diagram of the Olympic on the cover, and a one-page article about the development of the turbine steamship. A central horizontal fold with some separations, complete separation of the cover and last page from the spine, and small tears, dings, and chips to brittle edges, otherwise very good condition.

Estimate $100 - 200

16. International Mercantile Marine Co. Stock certificate for the International Mercantile Marine Company, 12 x 8, No. 12263, granting “Chas. D. Barney & Co.” 100 shares, and signed at the conclusion by the Treasurer and Vice President. Certificate bears a cancellation stamp dated April 15, 1918, six years to the day of the Titanic’s sinking. In very good condition, with light toning and rubbing, rippling, and the expected cancellation stamps and holes.

Estimate $100 - 200






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17. Titanic Construction in Shipyard. Original matte-finish 3.5 x 2.5 photo of the Titanic under construction at Harland and Wolff’s shipyard. In fine condition, with some mild soiling and a light spot to the lower border. Removed from an original scrapbook containing other period Titanic photographs.

Estimate $200 - 300

18. Titanic Construction. Two woodworking tools once owned and used by Thomas McCauley who was employed as a carpenter and cabinet maker at the Harland and Wolff Shipyard in Belfast during the construction of Olympic and Titanic. These two tools, consisting of a folding carpenter ruler and “keyhole” hand saw were once part of the tool kit of Thomas McCauley. They eventually passed as part of McCauley’s entire tool kit to his grandson, Ernest McGookin of Belfast, Ireland. Included with this lot is a photocopy of a picture show-ing McCauley as well as a copy of a letter on Queen’s University of Belfast’s letterhead dated January 17, 1975 thanking McCauley for the loan of his tools he used when working on Titanic for inclusion in an educational exhibit. Other examples of tools owned and used by Thomas McCauley are currently on display at the Titanic museum attractions in Branson, Missouri, and Pigeon Forge, Tennessee, U.S.A. Chain of custody is as follows: Thomas McCauley to his grandson Ernest McGookin, Earnest McGookin to Steve Santini in 1999.

Estimate $3,000 - 5,000

Woodworking tools used in the actual construction

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20. Titanic Construction. Volt meter used in the construction of Titanic at Harland & Wolff Ship Yard belonging to yard worker Thomas McCauley. Universal Avometer measures 6.5 x 7.5 x 3.5, has two electrical connections at the bottom, and both AC and DC dials. Top is stamped “H & W El. Test Dept 440,” with an instruction plate attached to the back. Meter also retains its leather holding strap. In very good condition.

Estimate $5,000 - 6,000

21. Harland & Wolff Engine Room Floor Block. Original block of wood re-moved from the shed built by Harland and Wolff to test Titanic’s engines. Heavily oil and paint stained block measures 2.75 x 3 x 2 and has two grooves cut into the bottom for a batten to be placed to hold them together. Dur-ing the testing phase the engines had to be operated at full speed. To keep the resulting vibrations from destroying the facility, Harland and Wolff lined the floor with wooden blocks that could vibrate individually and lessen the strain placed on the building. A small plaque is affixed to one side of the block. Accompanied by a certificate of authenticity from Harland & Wolff as well as its original box.

Estimate $200 - 300

19. Titanic Construc-tion. A quality knife and spoon once used in the management of-fices of Harland and Wolff where the Titanic was built. The butter knife, 8.5˝ long, is marked on the blade, “Gladwin Ltd, Sheffield, trade mark,” and bears the inter-locking HW logo of the Harland and Wolff Shipyard. The spoon, 6.75˝ long, bears the same logo on the handle and the words, “Glad-win, Ambassador Plate” on the underside of the stem. Cutlery of this quality would not have been used by ordinary shipyard workers but instead would have been used by senior management officials of the shipyard.

Estimate $1,500 - 2,000




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23. Titanic. An original 1911 cabinet photo by Frenzl, 4.25 x 6.5, showing Titanic under construction at the Harland and Wolff Shipyard in Belfast, Ireland. The ship’s name appears on a sign fixed to the gantry at the base of her bow. Some light toning and foxing to borders, light remnant of photographer’s stamp to lower left, and slight surface loss to label on reverse, otherwise fine condition. A very uncommon original pre-sinking photograph.

Estimate $5,000 - 6,000

22. Titanic Construction. Goggles used in the construction of Titanic at Harland & Wolff Ship Yard belonging to yard worker Thomas McCauley. Leather welding goggles, complete with intact circular safety glass, have an articulating bridge and are complete with strap.

Estimate $5,000 - 6,000

Rare image of the colossal ship

under construction in Ireland



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25. Olympic and Titanic Ad. Extremely rare pre-sinking vivid color Cadbury’s Chocolates Titanic/Olympic card, 1.5 x 2.75, circa 1909-1911. Printing on the front reads, “Olympic and Titanic Each 45,000 Tons, Largest Steamers in the World,” and emblazoned with the White Star Line flag. Reverse has printed information about Cadbury Chocolate. In very good to fine condition, with slight corner rounding, a bit of trivial edge toning, a couple edge dings, and some light surface wear and toning to reverse.

Several companies took advantage of Titanic’s popu-larity and fame as the most luxurious and opulent vessel ever afloat by producing tie-in promotional materials for their products. Although this most often involved products which were used on board the ship, the Cadbury chocolate company of England decided to produce a trade card and matching tin without promoting a product actually supplied for use on the ship.

Trade cards, the precursors to today’s trading cards, were typically associated with sports, however, dur-ing the Victorian Era and into the 20th Century, trade

cards would also feature various products placed into the products’ packaging as a prize to be collected and traded. The Cadbury Titanic/Olympic trade card is the only such card known to feature a pre-sinking Titanic and one of the few advertising images of the ship ever to be in color. The card offered here has not been professionally graded.

Estimate $1,500 - 2,000

Rare pre-sinking vivid color Cadbury’s Chocolates Titanic/Olympic card

24. Olympic/Titanic. An original period 1911 milk glass ribbon plate featuring a hand-painted image of Olympic/Titanic. Measuring just over seven inches across, souvenir ribbon plates like this example were sold on board the Olympic and Titanic in the barber shop of the vessels.

Estimate $1,000 - 1,200

1911 souvenir plate with hand-painted image




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27. Olympic/Titanic. A pre-sinking Olympic/Titanic promo-tional travel agent ticket envelope, 6.5 x 3.75. This period 1911 travel agent ticket envelope has an image of the Olympic/Titanic on the cover and information about the Victor H. Jacobson Official Steamship Ticket Office printed on the same side. In good condition, with several tears and creases, scattered toning and soiling, wear to corners and edges, and a couple of pencil notations.

Estimate $500 - 600

26. Titanic and Olympic Brochure. Extremely rare 1911 vertical White Star Line Fold-Out Cut-Away brochure of Olympic/Titanic entitled, “The Largest and Finest Steamers in the World: Olympic, 45,000 Tons/Titanic, 45,000 tons,” measuring 44 x 9.5 unfolded. Images show port-side cut-away view of Olympic (on bow) and artist’s rendition of interior spaces. Opposite views show interior photos of Olympic. Framed to an overall size of 45.5 x 11.25. In very good to fine condition, with expected vertical folds, and some scattered light toning and foxing. A highly-coveted and beautifully detailed pre-sinking relic.

Estimate $4,000 - 6,000

Huge and uncommon 1911 promotional brochure, highlighting the luxurious amenities of the Titanic and Olympic




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28. Titanic and White Star Liners. Book: The White Star Triple Screw Atlantic Liners ‘Olympic’ and ‘Titan-ic’ Volume VI. Special edition. Newcastle-on-Tyne and London: Shipbuilder Press, 1911. Hardcover with custom clamshell case, 7.5 x 10, 129 pages. Book condition: VG/None. Green textured cloth-covered boards with gilt lettering and pictorial inlay; heavy bump to lower edges with small tears (affecting covers only); slight rubbing to edges, mostly at corners and spine-ends; minor soiling; slightly yel-lowed; original seller’s tiny sticker to front pastedown. In NF custom-made green cloth-covered case.

Shipbuilder Press began publishing manual style engineering books about ships’ workings in around 1906. The books in the series are known for their incredible detail from an engineering perspective. Generally used as a reference manual for technical information, the vintage editions relating to Titanic, such as this one, have become so collectible as to have fostered a cult-like following, with some collectors seeking the book as more of a status symbol than a research tool.

Estimate $2,000 - 2,500

29. Titanic Ad. A passenger list for the November 9th, 1911, voyage of the White Star liner Cedric, 5 x 7.5, 12 pages. This pre-sinking Titanic related item mentions the Titanic twice in print. At the top of the inside cover page appears, “Titanic New Triple-Screw (Launched) 45,000 Tons,” while the back cover fea-tures a striking image of the Olympic/Titanic along with the text, “The Larg-est and Finest Steamers in The World. OLYMPIC Triple Screw—In Commission, 1911—45,000 Tons, and, Triple Screw…Building at Belfast…TITANIC.” In good to very good condition, with moderate soiling to covers, several small tears to covers and inside pages, creasing, and fragile stapled binding.

Estimate $500 - 600

Titanic is an engineering marvel





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31. Titanic. TLS signed “Wm. A. Wiley, A. Ticket Agent,” one page, 8 x 10.25, The Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Company letterhead, March 11, 1912. Letter to a perspective traveler. In part: “I take great pleasure in handing you herewith for your information a detailed list of the various Steamship Lines and rates in effect over same to Plymouth England…I wish to say that any consideration that you may give our ‘line’ will be greatly appreciated.” Two additional pages provide rates for travel on various lines, including “White Star Line—Steamer ‘Olympic’ or ‘Titanic’ all rooms $65:00.” Third page has several handwritten notations including “5 to 12 half—under 5 free on rail—between ages of 1 and 12 half fare on Steamer.” In very good condition, with partial separations along horizontal mailing folds, uniform toning, and a couple of rusty staple holes. An interest-ing letter presenting the little known fact that children up to the age of 12 sailed for half price.

Estimate $6,000 - 8,000

30. Captain H. J. Haddock. A seaman’s Continuous Certificate of Discharge was presented to the ship’s master when the seaman signed on. It recorded: the name of ship and official number; date and place of engagement; date and place of discharge; description of voyage and the stamp or signature of Master. Continuous Certificate of Discharge for Robert J. Walker, 4.5 x 6.25, 24 pages, issued circa 1906. First two pages contain Walker’s personal and physical information, as well as his signature. Following pages contain 42 entries for the vessels Walker served upon. Among them are the Cedric, under Captain H. J. Haddock, the first captain of the Titanic, who has signed an entry on page 6. Haddock commanded her in Belfast before her delivery to the White Star Line; ten entries for service aboard the Lusitania; and two entries for the S.S. Baltic, with stamped signatures of Captain E. J. Smith. In very good condition, with expected wear and soiling and fragile binding. An incredibly rare document associated to both Titanic captains

Estimate $500 - 600

A railway ticket agent forwards prices to a

prospective client “White Star Line—Steamer

‘Olympic’ or ‘Titanic’ all rooms $65:00”

Seaman’s certificate of discharge attested to by both captains of the Titanic




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34. Lord Pirrie. A partner in Harland and Wolff, Pierre was instrumental in the concept and building of the Titanic. Rare TLS during the construction of the Titanic, signed “Pirrie,” one page, 8 x 10, personal letterhead, December 18, 1909. Letter to Mr. Forth in Belfast. In full: “I am in receipt of your letter of the 16th instant with reference to the prizes etc awarded by the Shipwright’s Com-pany, for which I am much obliged and I shall pass it on to the Clerk of the Company, although I daresay you have already written him officially.” In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold, with horizontal fold passing through signature, scattered creases, a mild shade of toning, and a rusty paperclip mark to top edge.

Estimate $200 - 400

33. R.M.S. Laurentic. White Star Line Second Class passenger list for the R.M.S. Lau-rentic, 5 x 7.5, 24 pages, which set sail in July of 1911. Titanic is mentioned twice inside the booklet, once on page 2 and again on page 6, both mentioning the launch of the Titanic on May 31, 1911, and also has seven pages of second class passengers listed inside. In very good condition, with fragile binding, missing top right corner of front cover, partially separated front cover, and scattered toning and soiling.

Estimate $150 - 200

One of the earliest mentions of the Titanic’s launch

32. Titanic. Lengthy letter, in pencil, written by an unknown passenger on board the S.S. Arabic, dated February 10, 1911, four pages on three adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, on embossed White Star Line let-terhead, with an image of either the Titanic or Olympic pictured in the upper left. Letter details the ship’s voyage including a stop in the Azores. Some mild soiling and paper loss to top edge of second page, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300







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35. Sidney Conrad Siebert. ALS, in pencil, signed “Your own ever loving & Davoted [sic] Husband hon,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, no date. Letter to his wife Winnie, written in the Public Library in Belfast. In full (with grammar and spelling retained): “I have bought a little note paper so that I could drop you a few more lines than I could get on a postcard. As I told you we had a very trying journey here we were over 11 hours in the train and then straight on to the steamboat for another 8 hours and nowhere to sleep all that time and she was a rather old boat we came over by. I hope you are still keeping well. I am glad to say I am alright the air here is very bracing it makes me as hungry as anything. I don’t think a great deal of the City it is not so good as Soton [Southampton] although there are several fine build-ings here but the town itself is very dirty and it has been raining ever since we got here. I am writing this in the Public Library a very nice building but not up to date English books and papers seem very scarce here. Also another thing which strikes one as curious is that there are no cabs or Taxis here they all have these jaunting cars as sort of a shelf arrangement on two wheels and they look most decidedly uncomfortable. I have not tried one yet and have no intention of doing so.

I expect we are leaving here for our trials on Monday and for home on Tuesday and I can tell you I shall be glad after that long time at home I don’t like being away at all. But I suppose I must not grumble as I have had a good time while I was home and must not get on & earn some

money. Kiss baby for me tell her her daddy wants to see her and I want to see my other little girl as well. Good Night my own beloved with all the hearts love.” A small separation to one of the central horizontal folds, expected light soiling, and some scattered light toning to second page, otherwise fine condition.

At this time, Titanic had been in Belfast awaiting her delivery to South-ampton in order to embark on her maiden voyage from that port on April 10, 1912. She had a skeleton delivery crew for this short but necessary journey, of which Siebert was a part. The crew was responsible for getting themselves to Titanic’s birthplace, first to take her on her sea trials and then onto Southampton. Siebert explains he had carried the notepaper he used for this letter with him to Belfast so that he wouldn’t have to send her a postcard. Siebert died in the sinking. His body was not identified. According to Col Archibald Gracie in his book Titanic (page 181), Siebert had been pulled from the water into Lifeboat No. 4 but died thereafter. Letters from Titanic’s delivery/sea trial crew during their very brief stay in Belfast are practically non-existent. The fact that Siebert mentions the upcoming sea trials and delivery trip, and discusses the sites he had seen in Belfast makes this letter all the more desirable, and possibly unique. Provenance: Lot 45 Christie’s South Kensington Maritime sale, May 24, 2001.

Estimate $10,000 - 12,000

In an incredibly rare letter from her sea trials, a crewman writes his wife from Titanic’s birth-place, Belfast: “I expect we are leaving here for

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37. Launch of Titanic. Original matte-finish 4.25 x 2.75 photo of the launch of the Titanic, affixed to a slightly larger sheet and captioned in German. In fine condition, with light scattered toning. Removed from an original scrapbook containing other period Titanic photographs.

Estimate $200 - 300

39. Titanic Propellor. Original matte-finish 3.5 x 2.5 photo of the Titanic’s propellor while dry docked, affixed to a slightly larger sheet and captioned in German. In fine condition, with light scattered toning. Removed from an original scrapbook containing other period Titanic photographs.

Estimate $200 - 300

38. Titanic at Sea. Original matte-finish 4.25 x 3 photo of the Titanic’s silhouette at sea, affixed to a slightly larger sheet and captioned in German. In fine condition, with light scattered toning. Removed from an original scrapbook containing other period Titanic photographs.

Estimate $200 - 300

36. Titanic Ready for its Maiden Voyage. Original matte-finish 3.5 x 2.75 photo of the port side of the Titanic, affixed to a slightly larger sheet and captioned in German. In fine condition, with light scattered toning. Removed from an original scrapbook containing other period Titanic photographs.

Estimate $200 - 300





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40. Deck of Titanic with Lifeboats. Original matte-finish 3.5 x 2.5 photo of Titanic’s deck with lifeboats visible on the right, affixed to a slightly larger sheet and cap-tioned in German. In fine condition, with light scattered toning. Removed from an original scrapbook containing other period Titanic photographs.

Estimate $200 - 300

41. Titanic. Original 3.5 x 2.5 cabinet photo, affixed to its 6.5 x 4.5 mount, showing the Titanic being towed out for her sea trials on April 3, 1912. Some scattered light creases and soiling to mount and a few light spots to top portion of image, otherwise fine condition. Original photographs of Titanic are very rare and this stellar example features the ship in all of her majesty and glory.

Estimate $5,000 - 6,000

Original image of Titanic putting to sea



The iceberg pictured to the right, from Walter Lord’s A Night to Remember, was photographed the morning of April 15, from on board the ship Prinz Adalbertand clearly shows the same unique elliptical formation as item 42 (shown above)



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42. The Iceberg that Sunk Titanic. Amazing and extremely rare original 9.75 x 8 photo of a uniquely-shaped ‘blueberg’ photographed by the captain of the Leyland Line steamer S. S. Etonian two days before Titanic collided with it. The photo shows a massive iceberg with a very distinctive elliptical shape, and is captioned in black ink by the captain, “Copyright. Blueberg taken by Captain W. F. Wood S. S. Etonian on 12/4/12 in Lat 41° 50 W Long 49° 50 N. Titanic struck 14/4/12 and sank in three hours.” A “blueberg,” as indicated in Wood’s caption, simply refers to the tinting of an iceberg from the sun’s rays, much like the blue of the ocean. The photo is affixed to a 13 x 11 mount and is in fine condition.

Frederick Fleet, the Titanic lookout on duty who first spotted the iceberg, and Joseph Scarrott, an able-bodied seaman, each drew sketches of the iceberg—sketches which appear eerily similar to the iceberg in this photo. Their drawings are reproduced on pages 140-141 of Titanic: Triumph and Tragedy (second edition, by John P. Eaton and Charles A. Haas, W. W. Norton & Company, 1995).

Because there are, of course, no surviving photographs of the iceberg taken from Titanic’s deck on that fateful night, several photographs of icebergs in the vicinity of the collision, taken before and after the event, have been offered throughout the years as candidates for the iceberg responsible for the disaster. In his book A Night to Remember (illustrated edition, Holt, Rinehart and Winston, 1976), Walter Lord reveals a photo of an iceberg taken from the German ship Prinz Adalbert, near the scene of the sinking on the afternoon of April 15, 1912, that closely matches the elliptical shape of Wood’s photograph offered here, but with a slightly different shape attributable to the angle of the photographer and the aftermath of impact.

The fact that the particular iceberg in the Etonian image offered here is known to have been photographed at a position arguably 2-3 days’ iceberg travel time to Titanic’s foundering position, and that it substantially matches both the sketches drawn by Titanic’s crewmen and the photo taken after the ship went down, allows noted Titanic experts to establish this photograph as capturing the iceberg everyone has been talking about for the past century.

Provenance: The Wonders Exhibition, 1997-98 Memphis, TN - St. Petersburg, FL; p.115 Titanic: The Exhibition (Lithograph Publishing Company, 1997).

Estimate $8,000 - 10,000

Rare and historically significant original

photograph of the iceberg Titanic would collide

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43. Titanic. A stunning cobalt blue demitasse cup and saucer designated for the Titanic. This is an extremely rare set believed to have been destined for the first class a la carte restaurant on-board Titanic. Both the bottom of the saucer is labeled “Stonier & Co. Liverpool, Spode Copeland’s China, England, R4332, Rd No. 580303, White Star Line, ” and bottom of cup is labeled “Rd No. 580303, Spode Copeland’s China, England, White Star Line.”

This pattern is arguably the most opulent design ever featured on any White Star Line china. Similar china bearing the identical registration number was recovered from Titanic’s wreck site in 1987. (See p. 99 Titanic: The Exhibition (Lithograph Publishing Company, 1997). Although the general practice was for china to be interchangeable amongst White Star Line ships, the exquisite pattern of these pieces, coupled with the fact that very few similar pieces have surfaced, suggests that that this pat-tern was reserved for exclusive use on Titanic, possibly in the a la carte restaurant or VIP service. Clearly if it had been used on Titanic’s sister ship Olympic, many more pieces would have surfaced given Olympic’s long career. A similar, yet less opulent and more common pattern of china was assigned Registration No. 4331 and may have been used as limited service aboard Olympic.

The few pieces of this pattern to have come to market have been at-tributed to presentation pieces (ref. Southampton maritime Museum, Southampton, Hampshire, United Kingdom) or to pieces either from, or destined for use, on Titanic. What is amazing here is that rather than just the saucer or cup, this lot consists of the demitasse cup and saucer set. The interlocking letters “OSNC” on the saucer stand for Oceanic Steam Navigation Company, White Star Line’s parent company.

White Star Line was known for its luxurious appointments on board its ships. This china represents the best of the best. The unusually exquisite cobalt blue color is so richly blue it practically leaps from the pattern. Imagine the look on the faces of those who see it when they learn it was produced for Titanic herself, and not the film! This set could easily be-come the pinnacle of any collection of shipboard table ware, bar none.

Additional References: p.31 Titanic: Touchstones of a Tragedy by Steve Santini (Writers Club Press 2000); p.54 Titanic: An Illustrated History by Don Lynch and Ken Marschall (Hyperion 1992); http://www.encyclo-pedia-titanica.org/cup-saucer-from-titanic.html; http://marconigraph.com/titanic/china/mgy_china.html

Estimate $20,000 - 25,000

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44. First Class Deck Plan. Printed promotional plan of the Titanic’s first class accommodations, measuring 5.25 x 10 folded and opening to an impressive 40 x 29. Outside panel is labeled “‘White Star Line. Southampton-Cherbourg- New York Service (Via Queenstown Westbound, and Via Plymouth Eastbound) R.M.S. ‘Titanic.’ (Combi-nation of Turbine and Reciprocating Engines). Triple Screw - 45, 000 Length, 882.6 Breadth, 92.6 One Of The Two Largest Steamers In The World. Plan of First Class Accommodation.” Inside, embellished with the famous White Star flag, shows the detailed ground plans of every First Class cabin over several decks; plus First Class Smoking Room, Lounge, Gymnasium, Restaurant, and Staircases, with 7 margin vignettes show-ing photographs of the rooms and a painting of the ship at sea; and with details of the facilities offered: “Restaurant. - In addition to the regular Dining Saloon there is a large modern a la carte Restaurant, on Deck B, where meals mat be obtained at any time between 8 a.m. and 11 p.m. at fixed charges… The Restaurant is under the management of the Company, who have appointed Mr. L. Gatti, late of Oddenino’s Impe-rial Restaurant, London as manager. Turkish, Electric and Swimming Baths. - A fully-equipped Turkish Bath is situated on Deck F, consisting of the usual steam, hot temperate, shampooing, and cooling rooms… A

Gymnasium, fully supplied with modern appliances, is situated on the Boat Deck, and is open for exercise by Ladies and Gentlemen during the same hours as the Baths… A Squash Racquet Court is provided on Deck F, and is in charge of a professional player. A Verandah Cafe and Palm Court situated on Deck A, where light refreshments are served.” Some small separations along fragile intersecting folds and a uniform shade of mild toning, otherwise fine condition.

These plans were distributed to First Class passengers who purchased a ticket to sail on Titanic. They often made their way onboard with the passengers to aid them in finding their way around the ship. Passengers were initially told that they were being placed into the lifeboats as a precaution and that they would likely return to the ship. Because of this, some passengers left their valuables on board but took items with them which would be necessary or helpful in the event they returned to the ship. Accordingly, this plan may have belonged to a surviving passenger who removed it from the ship during the evacuation with the expectation of returning when the all-clear was sounded.

Estimate $5,000 - 6,000

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45. Titanic Grand Staircase. When the Titanic broke apart during the final stages of the sinking, she split in two in the area of the aft First Class Grand Staircase. While involved in the Titanic victim body recovery mission the Anglo American Cable Ship C.S. Minia recovered numerous sections of wreckage that were obviously once a part of the staircase. Newel posts, carved hand railing borders, and even two intact steps from the Grand Staircase were found floating in the open sea and were taken aboard by the sailors working on the Minia. Once plucked from the sea, the crewmen of the Minia set about turning these relics from the great ship into everyday useable objects such as cribbage boards, game tables, nightstands, and picture frames. This section of the Titanic’s aft Grand Staircase, measuring 19 x 2.75, believed to have once been a part of a step or a step back panel was recovered by the Minia and turned by the ship’s carpenter William Parker into a picture frame which he crafted for the Minia’s Chief Officer, James Adams. Incorporated into this unique picture frame were intricate carved balustrade sections from beneath the handrail, cut brass brackets originally part of the decorative brass strip which ran across the entire front of each Grand Staircase step lip, and hardwood lengths such as this example which Parker used for the back of the Adams Titanic picture frame project. For years following the disaster in 1912 and following the tragic death of Adams in a train/vehicle collision this picture frame remained in the family eventually passing

into the hands of Gerald T. Mullin, the grandson of James Adams. In the 1990’s the picture frame was publicly displayed as part of a special Titanic exhibition presented by the Vancouver Maritime Museum in Vancouver British Columbia, Canada. In July of 1998 Gerald T. Mullin of Victoria, British Columbia, sold the frame, two document boxes made from Titanic wreck wood, a number plaque from a Titanic stateroom door, and a liquor cabinet made from the wooden wreckage of Titanic’s wheelhouse door. Involved in this transaction was noted Titanic historian and collector Steve Santini. In August of 1998 the picture frame was dismantled by master woodworker William Ricks of Brandon, Manitoba. (See included pictures recording the frame being disassembled). Included with this lot is a signed letter of provenance from noted Titanic collector, researcher, and historian Steve Santini outlining the history of the Parker/Adams picture frame, copies of photographs showing the frame in its original state as displayed at The Vancouver Maritime Museum and during the process of it being disassembled, a copy of the original 1998 artifact release document signed by Gerald T. Mullin and Steve Santini, and photocopies of a Minia crew sign on sheet which Adams signed as well as a photo of James Adams and of the cable ship Minia.

Estimate $15,000 - 20,000

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47. Titanic Grand Staircase Brass Strip. Believed to have once been part of the decorative brass strip that ran across the front lip of each step on Titanic’s aft first class Grand Staircase, this section of brass was cut and later used as one of four corner brackets that held together a wreck wood picture frame composed entirely of pieces of Titanic’s aft Grand Staircase. This Titanic wreckage frame was hand-crafted by the Minia’s carpenter William Parker and once completed it was given to James Adams, Chief Officer of the cable ship Minia. In a letter written on board Minia during the Titanic victim body recovery mission Minia crew member Will Mosher wrote to his sister Agnes: “Picked up any amount of wreckage. Deck chairs, chests of drawers, cushions, two steps of the grand stairway…etc.” William Parker used all found elements which were once a part of the staircase when crafting his Titanic wreck wood frame. For the front of the frame he used carved balustrade from beneath the handrail, for

the back section of the frame he used sections cut from steps or the back boards to the steps, and for the assembly brackets he cut the long decora-tive brass strips from the lips of the staircase steps into small rectangles which he then drilled with four holes each to accommodate fixing screws.

For years following the disaster in 1912 and following the tragic death of Adams in a train/vehicle collision this picture frame remained in the family eventually passing into the hands of Gerald T. Mullin, the grandson of James Adams. In the 1990’s the picture frame was publicly displayed as part of a special Titanic exhibition presented by the Vancouver Maritime Museum in Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada. In July of 1998 Gerald T. Mullin of Victoria, British Columbia, sold the frame, two document boxes made from Titanic wreck wood, a number plaque from a Titanic stateroom door, and a liquor cabinet made from the wooden wreckage of Titanic’s wheelhouse door. Involved in this transaction was noted Titanic historian and collector Steve Santini. In August of 1998 the picture frame was dismantled by master woodworker William Ricks of Brandon, Manitoba. (See included pictures recording the frame being disassembled). Included with this lot is a signed letter of provenance from noted Titanic collector, re-searcher, and historian Steve Santini outlining the history of the Parker/Adams picture frame, copies of photographs showing the frame in its original state as displayed at The Vancouver Maritime Museum and during the process of it being disassembled, a copy of the original 1998 artifact release document signed by Gerald T. Mullin and Steve Santini, and photocopies of a Minia crew sign-on sheet which Adams signed as well as a photo of James Adams and of the cable ship Minia.

Estimate $7,000 - 9,000

46. Piece of Titanic Door. An extremely rare actual piece of wood from a mahogany door panel from the Titanic, retrieved shortly after the tragedy as floating wreckage by the rescue ship Minia. Tongue and groove panel measures 2.25˝ x 2.75˝, and is labeled on the front in black ink, “Part of Door Picked up by cable Str. Minia from wreckage of –Str Titanic– Lost Apl 15, 1912. Lat 41° 42’ 49 Long. 49° 20’ 1635 perished.” Relic is accompanied by a complete report from a top forensic expert who authenticated the item more than a decade ago, and who theorized that this piece of Titanic door was to one of the fabled staterooms in the epic floating palace. There were tiny pieces, originally taken from this master block bottom and displayed as limited editions of 361 with a marble base and ship model, which were quite popular and sold out quickly. This one-of-a-kind, large block has the original paint from the 1912 Minia carpenter, and is one of the best documented pieces of the Titanic ever to be offered for sale. Artifacts such as this come on the market very rarely. Provenance: The Caren Archive.

Estimate $10,000 - 12,000

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48. Titanic Piece of Deck Chair. A 2.25 x 1.75 x 1 section of deck chair, cut from the seat of a damaged Titanic deck chair recovered by the cable ship Minia during the recovery of the bodies of Titanic victims. Section has three drilled holes in a vertical line and a flat head screw into one side. In fine condition, with light corrosion to screw. Accompanied by a two-page letter of authenticity from renowned Titanic author, curator, and deck chair authority Steve Santini which reads, in part “This section of wood was removed/cut from the seat of a damaged Titanic deck chair recovered by the cable ship Minia…I was contacted by an antique picker from Maine who had…purchased two very damaged deck chairs which oral history reported had been recovered from the floating surface wreckage of the Titanic…The remains of both these chairs match in every detail the known examples of Titanic deck chairs and I am very familiar with such chairs…We were unable to repair either of the damaged chairs…and 2 leg sections which were given as a gift to noted director James Cameron…Due to the overall condition/appearance of the chair from which it originated, I am of the firm belief that this is in fact from a deck chair recovered by the Minia while that vessel was on her mission recovering the bodies of floating Titanic passengers in the North Atlantic following the sinking of the RMS Titanic in 1912.” Also accompanied by a copy of a 1999 letter from James Cameron sending thanks for the section of deck chair.

Estimate $ 2,000 - 2,500

49. Titanic Floor Tile. Original floor tile manufactured for use in the first class smoking room onboard Titanic. The floral pattern tile measures 12 x 12 and is nicely mounted and framed with an image of the smoking room to an overall size of 18 x 27.5. In fine condition. After workers finished laying the smoking room floor, the leftover tiles were used to tile the floors of various executive offices at the Harland & Wolff Shipyards, including the office of Titanic’s builder Mr. Thomas Andrews. In the early 1970s when Harland and Wolff was renovating their office space, a few of the remaining Titanic tiles were taken up and released for sale.

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50. Titanic Divot. A very rare divot (the plugs that are pressed out of a hull plate to make the holes that rivets are pounded into) from a Titanic hull plate. When the Titanic foundered on April 15, 1912, it was a very personal loss for the workers at the Harland and Wolff Shipyard in Belfast, Ireland. These hard working men had poured mountains of sweat into her creation and for them the sinking of the Titanic was akin to losing a child. To mark her passing a number of workers at the shipyard took home Titanic divots like this example, made from actual remnants of the ship’s hull, and turned them into unique works of folk art. This stellar specimen features hand-engraved shamrocks around its edge and the words,” S.S. TITANIC LOST APR 15TH 1912,” hand-inscribed into the head within a border that surrounds a hand- carved star, the symbol for The White Star Line. While the known small handful of rare Titanic hull divots in international museum collections usually feature only the name of the ship and the date of her loss, this remarkable example is far more intricately inscribed, is nickel plated circa 1912, and has been hollowed out at the base. It was likely the intention of the person who hand worked this Titanic hull divot to turn it into the head for a walking stick or cane. This is a very rare opportunity to acquire and own an actual piece of Titanic’s hull.

Estimate $5,000 - 6,000

51. Titanic. Very rare blank “On board RMS ‘Titanic’” lettercard sta-tionery, 5 x 8, with the White Star Line name and burgee in color on one side and “On board R.M.S. ‘Titanic’” and the White Star burgee at the top of the other side. These lettercards were designed to be folded and posted without the need for an envelope. In very good condition, with a central horizontal fold, scattered toning and foxing, heavier to edges of one side, and partial separations along border perforations. Blank lettercards such as these are extremely rare and would have been taken off the ship by a survivor, perhaps in a purse or breast pocket.

Estimate $6,000 - 8,000

Rare and very ornate hand-engraved divot from the hull of the Titanic

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52. Titanic Deck Chair. Exceedingly rare original Titanic deck chair, measuring approximately 37.75 x 22.5 x 54, one of only seven still known to exist. The chair displays expected wear, and its caned seat is mostly present although a center portion is broken with some loss of cane (this could have occurred on impact with the water but is more likely the result of use since the time of recovery). There is some evidence of minor repairs throughout consistent with the entry in the Mackay-Bennett’s logbook relating to repairs made by a carpenter. The lower portion of the chair is imprinted, “Made By R. Holman & Co. Boston Mass. USA.” The lot is accompanied by a detailed letter of authenticity from renowned Titanic author, curator and deck chair authority Steve Santini.

This Titanic deck chair shows signs of having been repaired in a few areas where it suffered breakage during the sinking. These repairs were likely made by the carpenter of the Mackay Bennett as the ships log makes mention of the carpenter repairing Titanic deck chairs a few days after the vessel made port in Halifax, Nova Scotia). The seat appears to have been re-caned (Circa 1912), and the entire upper surface of the chair has been coated in a varnish or stain post sinking. The underside of the chair retains a grayish, weathered wood appearance most likely caused from the chair being exposed to salt sea water prior to recovery by the Mackay-Bennett. In the summer of 2012 this Titanic deck chair was featured in the “Titanic: Unsinkable Passion” exhibit presented at The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre in Southampton, Ontario, Canada, and it has appeared on television in numerous countries including Norway, Finland, Denmark, Australia, and New Zealand. From the Titanic Concepts Inc. collection.

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Titanic baker Charles Joughin claimed to have thrown at least 50 deck chairs into the water to act as flotation devices. Many more must have been strewn about as the ship slipped beneath the waves. Frederick Hamilton, a crewman aboard the body recovery vessel, Mackay-Bennett, recorded in his personal diary on April 21, 1912, that “The ocean is strewn with a litter of woodwork, chairs, and bodies.” The official logbook of the Mackay-Bennett records the recovery of multiple deck chairs from the Titanic wreckage over a period of several days, as well as their repair by the ship’s carpenter, suggesting that some of them were intended to be made functional again.

Deck chairs aboard the great liners represented the epitome of luxury and opulence. Passengers would often relax against a cooling ocean spray, sometimes covered with a blanket while attended to by the ever present, and attentive, deck stewards. Although the deck chairs were made of wood (beech), usually with caned seats, they were amazingly comfortable. De-signed to a full body length with a headboard and foot rest, some of Titanic’s deck chairs ultimately made their way to porches in Nova Scotia homes where they were brought ashore by the body recovery ships, providing an unexpected amenity to average income families against the backdrop of the terrible tragedy which made their availability possible.

The deck chairs used by White Star Line, Titanic’s parent company, came in different styles and configurations, all of which were unique to that line. They were generally interchangeable between the company’s ships but, in some respects, were also unique to certain vessels. For example, most of the chairs made for White Star had stars carved into their headrests. Titanic was the one known exception as some of its deck chairs, while similar in every other respect to other chairs in use, did not contain a star. This is thought to be attributable to a furniture company in Boston, R. Holman & Co., simply not having the punch tool used to provide the outline for the star, unlike those produced by the British furniture firms under contract to the line. The Holman company existed for a brief period, opening in 1909, and is believed to have manufactured a relatively small run of deck chairs destined for Titanic as there were simply not enough chairs in the line’s existing stores to accommodate that much new deck space! The chair offered here is one of that small run, and is a close match to the Holman chairs prominently pictured in a photo taken on the decks of Titanic on April 11, 1912, in Queenstowne, Ireland. Provenance: The Steve Santini Collection.

Today, some 100 years since Titanic’s demise, these graceful chairs have all but disappeared; very few are known to still exist. Deck chairs were designed to be functional as well as aesthetically inviting. That this piece of furniture once graced the decks of R.M.S. Titanic and was perhaps directly associated with some of Titanic’s most famed and influential figures, makes this an iconic piece of history. There is no telling when, if ever, another Titanic deck chair will ever be publicly available.

Provenance: Property of a Private Collector. Oral history of recovery by C.S. Mackay-Bennett. Detailed provenance letter, Steve Santini (2012). Note: The chair can be folded for transport or storage.

Estimate $50,000 - 75,000


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53. Titanic Life Boat Flag. Incredibly scarce flag removed from a Titanic lifeboat. Painted cast bronze flag and mast measures approximately 9.25 x 8. Red and black swallowtail flag and mast features a five-point white star cast in relief in the middle. Flag is screwed into a 13.75 x 9 wooden plaque (Note: The screws attaching the plaque to the wooden board are not original to the period). Expected weathering and paint loss, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a Carpathia boarding pass, 6 x 9, issued to Istivan Osatai, stamp-dated April 8, 1912, showing Osatai departing New York at noon on April 11 and bound for Budapest. Also included is an analytical report of the flag done by the Institute of Nuclear Research of the Hungarian Academy of Sciences.

The rescue ship Carpathia brought 13 of Titanic’s 20 lifeboats back to New York. There are numerous theories of what became of these boats. Some historians believe they were left to rot at the Lane Lifeboat Company in Brooklyn while others believe in a more practical fate for the boats: that they were re-used aboard Olympic when additional boats were added to that ship. If this was the case, the company would have likely wanted to keep it secret so as not to concern any superstitious passengers. Whatever their fate, one thing is certain: souvenir hunters took such a toll on the lifeboats accoutrements that police and security officers had to be assigned to protect them. Ironically, stories abound how some of those assigned to protect the boats managed to acquire their own souvenirs or allowed some others to do so. Ref. p. 197 of Titanic: Triumph and Tragedy, Second Edi-tion, by John P. Eaton and Charles A. Haas (W.W. Norton & Company, 1995).

Each of Titanic’s 16 wooden lifeboats contained three separate plaques screwed into their hulls. One plaque said “S.S. Titanic.” This may seem unusual since Titanic herself was referred to as “R.M.S. Titanic.” However, the reason for this designation, which stands for Royal Mail Steamer, is that Titanic had a contract to carry the royal mail. She was always, “S.S. Titanic.” If the mail contract had ended, the RMS designation, in reality a courtesy title, would have been dropped. The second plaque said “Liverpool,” which referred to Titanic’s registered port of call. The third plaque was the most visual. It was a White Star Line red burgy or company flag, located below the Liverpool plaque, and is the one offered here. One might think that given a choice, souvenir hunters would prefer the flag as it was the only plaque consisting of a colorful displayable image, however, the other plaques were smaller, had less screws, and were simply easier to remove.

On the rare occasion a lifeboat plaque makes its way to market, it is often accompanied by an oral history, the details of which have sometimes been lost. Amazingly, in this case, not only does this plaque come with an oral, but it is also accompanied by the original travel receipt of Istivan Osatai, the gentlemen who originally removed the plaque from a lifeboat, showing that he was a passenger on Carpathia on the very voyage that rescued Titanic’s survivors, and her lifeboats! Since Osatai had the “advantage” of being on Carpathia, he likely acquired the plaque before the boats were offloaded at the White Star Line pier in New York.

The plaque is a match to similar known White Star Line plaques in every way and displays the appropriate patina and wear for its age. There is no way to overstate the rarity and desirability of such an iconic piece of Titanic’s story.

Estimate $30,000 - 40,000

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54. Titanic. On-board Titanic postcard, 5.25 x 3.25, with an image of Titanic’s first class smoking room, postmarked Queenstown, April 11, 1912. Reverse bears a letter, in pencil, addressed to “Master Tom Richmond.” Letter begins “I am having a good time on this big ship.” In fair con-dition, with paper loss and tears to edge, text of letter fairly light and only partially legible, dampstaining to both sides, and creases through image.

Estimate $5,000 - 6,000

On board letter from Titanic’s last port-of-call “I am having a good time on this big ship”

55. Carl Asplund. A single iron key with quatrefoil head made by Yale and Town circa 1900 measuring approximately two inches long, recovered from the body of third class Titanic passenger Carl Asplund. Keys of this type were used to lock and unlock jewelry, document, or small casket boxes. This key was recovered from Asplund’s body, No. 142, by the Mackay-Bennett and is documented in the inven-tory of his possessions. Provenance: Henry Aldridge, May 2011; Asplund Family.

Estimate $6,000 - 8,000

Key recovered from the body of a third class passenger




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57. Mrs. John Astor. First wife of John Jacob Astor IV. ANS signed “Ava Astor,” on one of her 3.5 x 2.5 embossed calling cards, no date, but postmarked September 8, 1913. Brief note of thanks for sent condolences after the loss of her husband on board the Titanic. In full: “I am so grateful for your sympathy & your thoughts.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original black-bordered mailing envelope, addressed in As-tor’s hand. A very personal note from Astor.

Estimate $200 - 300

56. John Jacob Astor. Real estate magnate, military officer, and heir to the Astor fortune (1864–1912) who perished in the Titanic disaster. Partly-printed DS, one page both sides, 10.25 x 7, September 20, 1904. At-tractive stock certificate issued to Astor for 100 shares of stock in the United New Jersey Rail Road and Canal Company. Signed at the bottom by the president and treasurer of the company, and signed on the reverse, “John Jacob Astor,” selling the shares. In very good condition, with a cancellation cut and embossed seal over portion of signature, several other cancellation cuts, two vertical folds, and pinholes to upper left.

Estimate $500 - 600

58. John Jacob Astor. Original vintage 7 x 5 American Press Association photo of Astor’s yacht, the Noma, with Astor’s son Vincent en route to receive his step-mother, 19-year-old Madeleine Astor, who was rescued by the Carpathia. Printed caption on reverse, dated April 18, 1912, states “Astor’s yacht…will meet the Carpathia upon her arrival in Ambrose Channel and take off his step-mother who was rescued from the Titanic.” In fine condition, with scattered light creases and surface marks and some light silvering to darker areas of image.

Estimate $100 - 200

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59. John Jacob and Madeleine Astor. Original vintage glossy 8 x 10 press photo of John Jacob and Madeleine Astor coming down the front steps of a building, with John Astor holding a cane, and their pet Airedale Kitty, between them. Reverse bears a pencil notation of “Col. Astor & Miss Madeleine Force,” as well as several May and June 1912 stamp dates. In good condition, with paper loss to edges, partial separation to a noticeable vertical crease to right side, clipped lower left corner, and scattered creases and wrinkles. John Jacob, and their dog, would perish in the Titanic disaster, with Madeleine remarrying two more times. Provenance: Caren Archive, New York Times.

Estimate $600 - 800

Rare 1911 press photo of the most famous Titanic

victim and his wife

60. Madeleine Astor. Original 6.5 x 8.5 silver gela-tin Underwood and Underwood photo of Astor leaving church on Easter Sunday in White Sulphur Springs, on the sec-ond anniversary of the Titanic disaster, with her sister and fiancee behind her. Reverse is stamped Underwood and Un-derwood and has a press caption taped at the top, dated April 14, 1914. Cap-

tion reads, in part: “Mrs. John Jacob Astor, the young widow of the late Col. Astor leaving the chapel of the church on the grounds of the Greenbrier Hotel…Mrs. Astor has recently come out of mourning she still wears the sombre hued garments while attending church.” Lightly trimmed top edge, silvering to darker areas of image, a few surface marks, and a ding to right side, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $1,000 - 1,200

61. Mrs. John Astor. Socialite (1868–1958) and the first wife of John Jacob Astor IV whom she divorced in 1910. Astor would per-ish aboard the Titanic while returning from his honeymoon with his new bride. Original 2.5 x 4 carte-de-visite of Ava Willing as a four-year old, by Taylor and Brown of Philadelphia. Notation on reverse in an unknown hand reads, “Ava L. Willing, 4 years old.” In fine condition, with a few light spots to background and some light silvering to darker portions of image.

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64. Will Barrows. Very nice Christmas card to his sister, sent while sailing near Australia, measuring 3.25 x 5 closed, with an image of an ocean liner on the front. Inside bears a printed quote from Longfellow and Christmas sentiment, and signed at the bottom, “Will, To my dear sister Ada.” In fine condition, with a bit of mild toning and a rusty paperclip mark to front.

Estimate $300 - 400

62. Vincent As-tor. Businessman and philanthropist (1891–1959) who was the son of Ti-tanic victim John Jacob Astor IV. TLS, one page on black-bordered mourning stationery, 5.25 x 6.5, personal letter-head, May 15, 1912. Response to a letter of condolence. In full: “Please accept my thanks for your very kind letter and for the copy of your poem which you enclosed, which was much appreciated.” In fine con-dition, with mild soiling to the lower left. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

Estimate $200 - 300

63. Elsie Edith B o w e r m a n . First class passenger rescued in Life Boat 6. Original metal le-gal wig box belonging to Titanic survivor Elsie Edith Bower-man. Oval shaped wig box measures almost 11˝ across, with Bowerman’s name stenciled on the lid. Inside of lid bears manufacturer’s information of “Ravenscroft Law, Wig & Robe Makers, Lincolns Inn, London.” In very good condition, with expected wear, scattered paint loss, and several edge dents. Bowerman was admitted to the Bar in 1924, and she practiced law until 1938 on the South Eastern Circuit.

Estimate $200 - 300

Christmas card from a saloon steward whose body was never recovered

Titanic survivor and later…barrister





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65. Emma Bucknell. Philadelphia heiress, first class passenger and Titanic survivor who evacuated onboard Lifeboat 8. Bucknell College in Pennsylvania is named for her husband. ALS, eight pages on two sets of adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, April 30, 1885. Lengthy apologetic letter to Dr. Anderson after she left his book store in a hurry to make another appointment. In part: “I think I have never in my life been so rude to anyone as to you the other day and I have added to my fault by leaving you so long without an apology. Which is your due, and which alone can restore me to any self respect. I can only comfort myself by hoping that I can show you that my first fault was unintentional, my second unavoidable, and to win your forgiveness for both. When you went up stairs after the book, leaving me with Miriam Bitting you little thought I was going to surpass your very worst act of forgetfulness nor did I. You must never complain again of your ‘treacherous memory’ in my presence unless you wish to make me suffer over again the shame and mortification I felt when I realized what an unparalleled act of rudeness my treacherous memory had led me into. I had an engagement at one o’clock, and Mr. Bucknell had asked me to do something for him at the house before that hour. I had been talking with Miriam utterly oblivious of the flight of time until after you went up stairs, when some remark of hers made me look at my watch. Imagine my consternation when I found I had only twenty five minutes left in which to go home, do Mr. Bucknell‘s work, and go down to 2nd and Chestnut! Everything but my need for haste flew out of my head, and I flew out of the store. I never once thought of you until I was on my way back down Chestnut St. Of all the persons to choose upon whom to cast such indignity!…I do most sincerely wish that I could do something to prove how sorry l am. That I fear is impossible, but if l can please command me.” A few partial separations along horizontal folds, a uniform shade of mild toning, and some of the writing a shade light, but still completely legible, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

Estimate $200 - 300

66. Archibald Butt. American military officer (born 1865) who served as an influential aide to Presidents Roosevelt and Taft before perishing during the sinking of the Titanic in 1912. Endorsed bank check, drawn on the Riggs National Bank, 7.25 x 3, filled out and signed in another hand, payable to Butt for $5.34, May 14, 1904. Boldly endorsed on the reverse, “A. W. Butt.” In fine condition, with cancellation holes to body, small cancellation cut to upper portion, expected stamps and a couple small edge tears and chips.

Estimate $400 - 600

67. Archibald Butt. Original vintage glossy 7 x 5 photo of William H. Taft and Archibald Butt, captioned at the top, “Taft at Bryn Mawr College, Capt. Butt.” Reverse of the photo bears a George Grantham Bain, N.Y. stamp, as well as a partial caption. In very good condition, with a couple areas of paper loss to edges, scattered creases and surface marks, and light rubbing to finish.

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68. W. H. Egg. Third class steward on board the Titanic. Egg died in the sinking, and his body, if recovered, was never identified. On-board Titanic ‘Tuck’s’ postcard, 3.5 x 5.25, with a color illustration of the Titanic on the front by “Oilette,” postmarked Southampton April 7, 1912. Reverse bears a short letter from Egg, signed “Your aff Father, W. H. E.,” addressed to “Miss Egg” at Braxton Hill in London. Letter reads, in full: “What do you think of this mammoth it will take years to find one’s way about.” Postcard also bears a one half-penny stamp. In very good to fine condition, with creasing to lower left corner and scattered light toning and soiling to correspondence side. Egg had signed onto the Titanic on April 4, 1912. Tuck’s ‘Oilette’ series are reproductions of commissioned paintings.

Estimate $10,000 - 15,000

70. Archibald Gracie. One of the few male survivors of the ill-fated Titanic. He was drawn under when the vessel sank, but managed to reach a life raft and succeeded in rescuing 29 other passengers. He died December 4, 1912, of complications from exposure to the icy water. Bank check, 7.5 x 3, filled out and signed by Gracie, payable to The Cairo for $25.00, May 22, 1906. Cancellation holes slightly affecting upper portion of signature, bank stamp to center, small tear to right edge, and a lightly trimmed left edge, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $400 - 600

69. John Will Gill. Titanic victim who worked as a chauffeur. His body was eventually recovered from the sea by the cable-laying vessel Mackay-Bennett on April 23rd, and he was buried at sea the following day. Color embossed picture postcard, 3.25 x 5.25, with a Welsh scene on the front. Reverse is addressed to his future wife Sarah, “Miss W. Hodder, No. 3 Griffin Road, Clevedon,” and signed “With kind regards from Will XX.” Some scattered light soiling to correspondence side and light crazing to finish of image side, otherwise fine condition. John and his wife were married for just two months before he perished and his widow would never remarry.

Estimate $300 - 400

From April 7, 1912, a steward marvels at his new ship “What do you think of this mammoth”





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72. Charles Melville Hays. A 1905 Grand Trunk Railway System pass, 3.75 x 2.25, issued to Mr. G. B. Owen, the assistant to the general manager of Erie Rail Road, bear-ing the printed signature of Titanic passenger and victim of the sinking, Charles Melville Hays. In the 1912 Hays was the president of the GTR and was returning home to Canada as a first class passenger on board the Titanic. In fine condition. Hays drowned in the disaster, but the Minia recovered his

body on April 26. “It was no trouble to identify him as he had a lot of papers on him and a watch with his name on it,” sailor Francis Dyke wrote to his mother. His coffin was brought back to Montreal for burial aboard his private railway car, Canada. The car is still preserved and on display at the Canadian Railway Museum near Delson, Quebec.

Estimate $400 - 600

71. Wallace Hartley. English violinist (1878–1912) best remembered as the courageous bandleader who, along with his seven other band members, played on as the Titanic sank. Very elegant Christmas card, 5.75 x 3, with foliate cut borders and a floral front highlighted with glitter and printed with “Remembrance,” on the front. Inside bears a pre-printed sentiment that reads, “There’s gladness in remembrance” “With all good wishes for a happy Christmas From,” and signed in black ink, “Wallace H. Hartley.” Reverse of the card is affixed to a 6.25 x 8 off-white album page, with a collector’s notation under the card which reads, “Band-Master on the Titanic—Who played ‘Nearer My God To Thee’ as the ship went down.” Page is still housed in its original hardcover autograph album, which mainly contains poetry, artwork, and cartoons done by convalescing First World War soldiers. In fine condition, with some mild foxing and stray pencil marks to front of card and a couple trivial spots of toning to inside of card.

Wallace Henry Hartley was born in Colne, Lan-cashire in 1878, and was 33 years old when he em-barked on Titanic’s maiden voyage. Band members on Titanic were listed as Second Class passengers. At that time, musicians on White Star Line ships were supplied through the music agents C.W. & F.N. Black of Liverpool. Many credit Hartley and the members of his band for maintaining calm and order on the ship which allowed the lifeboats to be filled and lowered in an orderly fashion. Hartley will always be remembered for playing to the end and, thus, sacrificing himself for the welfare of others.

Provenance: Gladys Williams / Christies, May 11, 2000

Estimate $4,000 - 6,000

Titanic’s bandleader sends holiday greetings






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73. Thomas Hewitt. An 18k gold gentle-men’s signet ring (.30 kt), recovered from the body of Titanic bedroom steward Thomas Hewitt. This ring was recovered from Hewitt’s body, No. 168, by the Mackay-Bennett and is documented in the inventory of his posses-sions. Provenance: Henry Aldridge, May 2011; Hewitt Family.

Estimate $20,000 - 25,000

74. Rose Amelie Icard. Icard’s 1960 Re-public of France National Identification card. Card measures 3 x 4.5 closed with two French revenue stamps affixed to the bottom. Inside opens to 4.5 x 6 and has Icard’s name, birth date, and other personal information typed inside, and is signed at the bottom in blue ballpoint by Icard. At the bottom, a clipped 1.5 x 1.5 snapshot of Icard is affixed by two circular metal tabs and also bears a fingerprint of her index finger. A pencil notation to top of inside, and ink notation on the front identifying Icard as a “dame de compagnie” of Mrs. Stone, and scattered toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $400 - 600

Gold ring recovered from a bedroom steward

documented by the Mackay-Bennett

The longest living French survivor, Martha Stone’s maid





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75. Rose Amelie Icard. Titanic survivor who travelled as the personal maid to Mrs. Martha Evelyn Stone. Icard and Stone were rescued by the Carpathia in lifeboat 6. Amazing handwritten account, in French, written by Rose Amelie Icard, nine pages, 8.25 x 10.5, written in the 1950s. In part (translated): “The most tragic memory of my seventeen years trip around the world is the Titanic wreck. I am 83 years old, but it is a time of my life that I will never forget. I was in Paris when through an interpreter male friend I got acquainted with Mrs. George Stone, widow of an American husband, President of the Bell Company, a general telephone company, who was looking for a person liking to travel to accompany her.…It was Mrs. Stone who took the tickets in London and told me delighted that we were going to embark on the most beautiful liner. Nights before I had dreamed of death, of trunks smashed open, maybe a presentiment told me that I would not have chosen the Titanic. Captain Smith, even though on the verge of retiring, was designated by the White Star Line to command this floating palace for her maiden voyage; I can still see him, a handsome old man with a white beard. It is him who helped me get in the lifeboat…A French ship, ‘the Touraine’ I believe, had indicated ‘Attention,’ Icebergs!! But the President Bruce Ismay asserted that there was nothing to fear, that the Titanic was unsinkable.…Around eleven o’clock: Mrs. Stone and I went to bed. Forty-five minutes later, while the liner was at full speed a horrifying shock threw us out of bed. We were going to find out what was happening when an officer told us on the way ‘it is nothing go back to your cabin.’ I replied ‘listen to this loud noise, it seems like water is surging in the ship.’ Back in the cabin, I saw that our neighbor across had gone back to bed…We felt under our feet the deck heel over the abyss…At that time we witnessed unforgettable scenes where horror mixed with the most sublime heroism. Some women still in ball dresses, a few of them getting out of bed, barely dressed, tousled, panicked, were rushing toward the embarkations. Commandant Smith had shouted, ‘women and children first.’ Officers and sailors firm and calm in the crush were taking women and children by the arm and directed them toward the lifeboats. Next to me were two handsome elderly Mr. and Mrs. Straus, owners of Macys Department Stores in New York, she refused to get in the boat after having let her maid get in it. She hung on her husband’s neck while telling him ‘We have been married for 50 years, we never were apart, I want to die with you.’ They put the boat nearby the almost faint new spouse of millionaire J. Jacob Astor. coming back from their honeymoon, she was 19 years old, him 50 years old. She hung onto him, he had to push her back with force…By miracle Mrs. Stone and I found each other in the same boat, where we were about thirty people. The officer told us ‘Row hard, you only have twenty-five minutes to save your life.’ I took the oars and rowed with so much energy that I had bloody hands and paralyzed wrists; because we had to be quick to escape the immense abyss that the Titanic was going to open while sinking…While we were moving away on the nearly calm sea, only slightly lit by the lantern that the officer was holding, I did not keep my eyes off the (Titanic) blazing lights. Sud-denly complete and impenetrable obscurity, horrible screams, shouting broke in the midst of creaks from the ship, then it was all. I sometimes still dream about it…When we were assembled in the Carpathia dining room, painful scenes unwound; young women were there without their husband, mothers without their son; a young mother whose son was snatched by a wave had gone crazy and mistook a child presented to her for her own. Some survivors told the story of atrocious moments in the course of which all human feeling opposed. There were sublime gestures. A stranger took his lifejacket off to offer it to an elderly woman who had not found a place in the embarkation and told her: ‘You pray for me.’ After having helped rescue women and children billionaire Benjamin Guggenheim put on formal clothes, a rose on the lapel, to die.” In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold and some light corner creases. Accompanied by a lengthy French newspaper article about Icard, dated August 22, 1951.

Estimate $2,000 - 3,000

An outstanding nine-page account from a survivor mentioning the last

minutes of Captain Smith, Bruce Ismay, the Straus’s, and Guggenheim



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76. Bruce Ismay. Chairman and managing director of the White Star Line (1862–1937). He came to rather negative international attention as the highest-ranking White Star official among the survivors, for report-edly deserting the ship while women and chil-dren were still on board. DS, signed “J. Bruce Ismay,” one page both sides, 11.5 x 8, stamp-dated December 23, 1902. Stock certificate for 10 shares of the International Mercantile Marine Company issued to Ismay, signed on the reverse by Ismay after selling the stock. Intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, several areas of cancellation holes, several ink notations and stamps, and scattered creases, toning, and soiling, otherwise very good condition. In 1902, J. Pierpont Morgan formed the International Mercantile Marine Company with an investment of $120 million. He purchased Red Star Lines and the entire capital stock of the White Star Line, giving him more than half of the total British Atlantic tonnage. The White Star Line, a wholly owned subsidiary of IMMC, was probably the most successful British transatlantic carrier for decades.

Estimate $1,000 - 1,500

77. Catherine Jones. Wife of Titanic’s Chief Officer Henry Tingle Wilde who perished in the disaster. She passed away in 1910 after delivering twins, both who died in infancy. An original painting, by Catherine (Polly) Jones, oil on canvas stretched on a wooden frame, of a Welsh lake scene, 35.25 x 24, depicting several boats on the water and a woman walking on a path in the foreground. Signed in paint in the lower right corner, “C. P. J. April 1894.” Painting is housed in its original carved wood gilt frame to an overall size of 47 x 35. In fine condition, with some scattered light crazing, mostly to lower portion, and a small ding to background. The frame also has several chips and miss-ing pieces which could be easily repaired. Accompanied by a printed deposition from Richard Yates, husband of Helen Elspeth Yates (nee Wilde), the granddaughter of Henry Tingle Wilde, First Officer on the Titanic.

Estimate $5,000 - 6,000

Ismay stock certificate for the International Mercantile Marine Company

Superb original artwork by the young wife of Titanic’s Chief Officer




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78. Thomas Knowles. Knowles saw service on several vessels before taking the place of a deserting crew member to have a chance to serve as a firemen’s messman aboard the Titanic and survived the sinking in lifeboat Collapsible C. Certificate of Discharge, one page, 7.5 x 6, stamp-dated August 1, 1896. Knowles’s discharge from the ship Norman, where he served in the capcity of a fireman. Certificate notes that Knowles served from May 1 to July 31 of 1896. Signed at the conclusion by the Norman’s master and a representative from the shipping office. The discharge also bears two “V.G.” stamps in areas for character of conduct and ability. In very good condition, with a central vertical fold, scattered creases and wrinkles, light toning, and show-through from old tape along one edge on reverse. Knowles’s wife did not even know he was on board the Titanic until she received word that he had been saved.

Estimate $200 - 300

Titanic’s ‘luckiest unlucky’ crew member

79. Charles Lightoller. Second mate on board the Titanic (1874–1952), the most senior officer to survive the disaster. Collection of 12 items, with a couple relating to crew member Colonel A. Fitzgerald: a Certificate of Discharge, signed “C. H. Lightoller,” one page, 5.5 x 8, dated June 28, 1944. A discharge issued to deck hand A. Fitzgerald, signed by Lightoller as Master; Fitzgerald’s June 5, 1944, confidential orders listing Lightoller as skipper; Fitzgerald’s certificate of proficiency for a gun-nery; a small patch from his uniform; a postcard from Fitzgerald, dated June 11, 1944, mentioning his armed vessel will be heading to Loch Ness and “hope to have a view of the Loch Ness Monster”; and seven original 4.25 x 3.25 unpublished candid photos of the crew and vessel, including one picturing Lightoller, patrolling Loch Ness. In overall very good condition. Forever dogged by his time on the Titanic, Lightoller retired in the 1930s. However, he used his own boat to help rescue soldiers during the Dunkirk evacuation.

Estimate $700 - 800

Highest ranking Titanic survivor




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80. Charles Lightoller. Second officer on board the Titanic, and the most senior officer to survive the disaster. He was the last survivor taken on board the rescue ship Carpathia. TLS signed “C. H. Lightoller,” two pages, lightly-lined, 8 x 10, embossed White Star Line letterhead, S.S. Adriatic, May 1, 1912. Letter to R.W. Graham of Holt & Co. of New York informing Graham that Titanic assistant surgeon John E. Simp-son was lost at sea. In full (with a couple of handwritten corrections by Lightoller): “In reply to yours of the 30th ultimo, I am sorry to say that Asst. Surgeon John E. Simpson was on the ‘Titanic,’ (not Asst. Purser, as stated in the papers).

I deeply regret your loss, which is also mine. I may say I was practically the last man to speak to Dr. Simpson, and on this occasion he was walk-ing along the boat-deck in company with Messrs. McElroy, Barker, Dr. O’Loughlin and four assistant pursers. They were all perfectly calm in the knowledge that they had done their duty and were still assisting by showing a calm and cool exterior to the passengers. Each one individu-ally came up to me and shook hands. We merely exchanged the words ‘Goodbye, old man.’ This occurred shortly before the end and I am not

aware that he was seen by anyone after. With deepest sympathy for you in the loss of your friend.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, a few light wrinkles and creases, and a couple spots of light toning.

Lightoller had been travelling on the Adriatic at this time on his return to England following his testimony at the American Senate Inquiry into the Titanic Disaster. He had been immediately detained following his arrival on Carpathia in New York, and was making his return to England at the time this letter was written. Lightoller describes the final moments and whereabouts of such iconic Titanic figures as its chief purser, chief surgeon, and assistant surgeon, as well as describing what may have been Dr. Simpson’s final words before he was lost. For these words to have come directly from Titanic’s highest ranking surviving officer, while he was returning home after being detained in America, elevates this letter to a class all of its own.

Estimate $25,000 - 30,000

The ship’s highest ranking surviving officer recounts his final words with Dr. Simpson and other officers

“We merely exchanged the words ‘Goodbye, old man.’ This occurred shortly before the end”



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81. Meyer and Hays. Two original Marconigrams sent by two survivors of the Titanic, while aboard the Carpathia. Both are in pencil on Marconi International Marine Communication Company telegram paper, 8.75 x 5.75, both are dated April 17, 1912, and affixed to opposite sides of a 13.5 x 8.25 album page, with British Enquiry evidence numbers 16 and 17 written at the top of the pages. First one, sent to Saks in New York reads, “Leila safe and well cared for. Edgar missing.” Leila was the daughter of Andrew Saks of Saks 5 Avenue fame. She had cut short her European vaca-tion to return for the funeral of her father who had died suddenly. Her husband Edgar died in the sinking. Second one reads, “All safe on Carpathia bound for New York.” The second one was most likely sent by 1st class passenger Margaret Hays who survived with her dog and human traveling companions. In very good condition, with light overall toning and age wear, some minor scattered soiling and creasing. Both Marconigrams are documented in the book Titanic: Signals of Disaster. Book notes number 16 was received to MEA by H. C. at 7:17am. Number 17 was sent to MEA by H. C. At 7:20am. A stark reminder of the vital communication between the Carpathia and land, sending both good news and bad.

Estimate $2,000 - 3,000

Vital news from the Carpathia “Leila safe and well cared for. Edgar missing”

82. Lucia Millet. Sister of artist Francis David Millet. ALS signed “Lucia Millet Baxter,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, Ledgwood Terrace letterhead, April 28, 1912. Letter to the editor of the New Bedford Mercury just two weeks after the sinking. In full: “As you have been so kindly interested in publishing so much about my brother, Frank D. Millet, I am going to make a request for the sake of his friends in your city. His body has been found and met at Halifax by Laurence Millet, the oldest son, on arriving in Boston it will be cremated by cable request from his widow in England. Later the funeral will be in the Unitarian Church in East Bridgewater. I cannot tell you the day or time yet as we do not know ourselves but the Boston papers will notify you sooner than we could and publishing the date, hour of funeral and best train is the favor I ask. All of his friends are welcome. Thanking you in advance for your courtesy l am yours in great grief.” In fine condition. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope. Francis Davis Millet was an American writer, editor, military surgical assistant, and acclaimed artist who was a fatality of the sinking of the Titanic. He was one of the most famous men to perish in the disaster. His picture was carried on the front page of numerous newspapers after the sinking, and President Taft built a memorial to Millet and his friend Major Archibald Butt (who also died in the sinking) in front of the White House.

Estimate $700 - 800

The sister of Frank Millet informs the paper “his body has been found” and prepares his funeral arrangements








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84. Richard Parsons. Second class steward aboard the Titanic, with a monthly salary of £3 15s. Parsons died in the sinking. His body, if recovered, was never positively identified. Three postcards related to Richard Par-sons, two 5.25 x 3.25 and one 3.25 x 5.25. One is written and signed by Parsons, to his sister, postmarked April 5, 1909, and reads, “I arrived here quite safe yesterday. Will write in a day or two. Hope you are well, with love from Dick.” Other postcards are sent to Parsons from his mother and sister. In overall very good condition.

Estimate $100 - 200

82. Francis D. Mil-let. American writer, editor, military surgical assistant, and acclaimed artist who was a fatality of the sinking of the Titanic. He was one of the most famous men to perish in the disaster. ALS signed “F. D. Millet,” two pages, 8.5 x 11, personal letterhead, February 6, 1912. Letter to the editor of the New Bedford Morning Mer-cury. In full: “I was delighted to get your excellent and most in-teresting letter, yesterday and the photograph which came a good deal damaged but can be repaired somewhat and will serve me perfectly well. It is the best photograph of a whaler I ever saw and am very glad indeed to get it. Also the No. 8 of the Old Dartmouth Historical Societies, full of meat came to hand and I have read the marked page and a good many of the others already, while waiting for this large room to get room enough to work in. It is greatly encouraging to hear that they will permit me to ignore those electrobeis and I am sure they will never regret it. Thank you very much for the photograph and the pamphlet and for your kind offers in relation to the electric fixtures. I hope to get to work early in May. I have to run over to Rome first but I shall be always studying the subjects and hope to get a series which will be a record of the history at once instructive and decorative. Of course whaling will bear a prominent part but I think I can also work in all sorts of incidents and events which will enrich the series and add to the interest. As one studies a problem like this the ideas develop very fast and the trouble usually is to keep them down to reasonable limits. I can already see scores more pictures than I can put on the walls.

I shall have to come down to make accurate measurements and templates as soon as I get back from Rome and then I hope I shall not be so much rushed as I was on my last visit and shall have an opportunity to have a talk with you. I still laugh over the creaking corduroys of Menemsha Bight.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds, one through a single letter of signature, and a mild shade if toning. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

Estimate $700 - 800

85. Herbert John ‘Bert’ Pitman. Third Officer on board R.M.S Titanic (1877–1961) he survived the di-saster onboard lifeboat five. Post Office telegram, 8.5 x 5.25, sent at 8:57 a.m., and stamp-dated April 18th 1912 (approx 78 hours after Titanic sunk), sent to Mrs. W. Taylor, Pitman’s sister. Telegram shares the momentous news, that Officer Herbert Pitman survived and is safe, reading: “From friends pleased to hear Bert is saved.” A central vertical fold, a few creases and spots, and a mild shade of overall toning, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $100 - 200













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86. Alphonse Simonius-Blumer . Simonius-Blumer boarded the Titanic at Southampton on Wednesday, April 10, 1912, and occupied first class cabin A-26 for his proposed voyage to New York. He was ac-companied on the voyage by Dr. Max Staehelin-Maeglin. He was rescued in Lifeboat 3, along with Staehelin-Maeglin, and they were later rescued by the Carpathia from which they disembarked at New York on April 18, 1912. ALS in German, four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 8, embossed On Board R.M.S. Titanic letterhead, “on the way to Southampton outside Cherbourg,” April 10, 1912. Letter to his wife Alice in Switzerland. In full (translated): “We have been underway for an hour and I am using the calm progress of the ship to give you some more news. Yesterday afternoon I had a rather long conversation with H. Cook, the attorney for the Heine Company that Dr. St. [Dr. Max Staehelin, 1880-1955, Director of the Schweizerische Treuhandgesellschaft, who accompa-nied Simonius on the trip to New York] & H. Castelli were present at. But not much new came out of it, although he is of the opinion that the course of action proposed by me is the right one, only with regard to Heine he is worried, since he thinks that the latter could see my trip as a weakness and calculates that he might demand more since I am making the effort of going to New York for his sake. I, on the other hand, believe that we can most definitely persuade Heine that we are coming personally in order to, above all, settle the differences of opinion and make determinations with respect to the balance sheets between the Treuhand Gesellschaft and the American Chartered Accountance [sic], so that our prior offer of 250 francs per share will be recognized as a major concession. I could then possibly make a higher offer as an ultimatum, which, if not accepted, would force the Heine Company to initiate legal proceedings against Heine. The difficulty for me will be to determine the price of this ultimatum, and for this I must first confer with Mr. Winterfeld and with Mr. Roos, Director of the Heine Company, and get their views, and weigh them. In any case, I must suggest to Heine that I am in New York on other business matters, and am just taking advantage of the opportunity to negotiate with him on a possible trade in Heine shares. I have written this in order to make it clear to you that the matter is really quite delicate and because out

of the overflow of the heart, the mouth speaks. I think that we will be in Cherbourg at 6 p.m. and I am very eager to see whether Frölicher with his wife and daughter Marguerite will really appear.

The ship Titanic is completely new and unbelievably big with all possible amenities (halls, lifts, wonderful salons, chandeliers, a gymnasium, games, etc. On the upper promenade deck one is some 7 stories above the water, since there are 7 decks, one on top of the other, in the middle of the ship that are just First Class. I estimate the height above the wa-ter at approx. 20 meters, and am eager to see whether it’s possible for waves to hit any higher than that. In my room (cabin) a good, rather wide bed, a washbasin with cold and warm water, a nice sofa, a closet, rug, electric fan, electric oven, 3 electric lamps, full carpeted, and even overhead direct light. The room is about 3 meters wide and 4 meters long, all quite comfortable. The wood still smells of the carpentry shop; which is not unpleasant to me.

Aside from Frölicher, I haven’t read any names I know, but since they are three, we will probably manage a game of bridge or skat. I will try to live entirely according to your regime & to bathe & do gymnastics & get massages & I have no doubt that I will come back in better health than when I set off. But the ship is so big that it cannot even rock & so surely fewer people will be seasick and my own seaworthiness means that I continue to have no such feelings. In the Hotel Metropole I saw Stierlin, who sends regards & says he will visit you soon in Basel. Be well, dear Alice, give regards to all the children, and kisses from your Alfons, who, upon embarking, already feels somewhat homesick.”

In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold, a mild block of toning to first page, and uniform toning to last page. An interesting letter as Simonius-Blumer marvels at the majesty of the Titanic in the first hours of the voyage.

Estimate $20,000 - 25,000

On board letter on the day of the launch: “The ship Titanic is

completely new and unbelievably big with all possible amenities”

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87. Jack Phillips. Senior Marconi operator who perished in the sinking of the Titanic. As the ship was sinking, Phillips worked tirelessly to send messages to other ships to enlist their assistance with the rescue of the Titanic’s passengers and crew. Postcard signed “Jack,” from Phillips to his sister, on the reverse of a 5.5 x 3.5 color postcard of the White Star R.M.S. Oceanic. Phillips writes: “Many thanks for the letter. Had very nice trip sail again off Wed’y if alls [sic] well.” Some scattered light toning and soiling, and a few creases, otherwise fine condition. Accompanied by a short 2002 note of provenance from Ken Schultz writing “2 post cards sent by Jack Phillips to his sister.”

Estimate $1,000 - 1,200

88. Edith Rosenbaum. Fashion writer who survived the Titanic (1877–1975). When World War I broke out, she is claimed by some to have been the first female war correspon-dent who went into the trenches. Extremely scarce typed letter, signed in type “Edith L. Rosenbaum,” 18 pages, 8.25 x 10.75, May 21, 1917. Very lengthy letter to “John.” In part: “I have had several opportunities of going to the Front but owing to the bleak and cold winter it seemed I lacked the courage. Now, however, in the spring of the year when everything is blooming and one scarcely thinks of War I have actually gone to the Front and seen these villages terribly devastated by the enemy and have been able to judge of the horrors and realities of this great and awful war. I do not want to describe what I saw, but want to guide you mentally from the time I left the hotel until my return, to try in a measure to picture to you what I saw but to suggest what I feel would be

impossible.” Rosenbaum goes on to retell several stories from her trip through the war torn countryside, including children handling hand grenades, people returning to their villages after being sacked by the enemy, and other horrors of the war. She has also made some handwritten corrections and notations to the letter as well. In very good condition, with scattered toning and foxing, rusty paperclip impressions to front page, and scattered creases. An incredibly rare offering full of amazing war content. Most of Rosenbaum’s letters were destroyed after her death.

Estimate $400 - 600

Scarce and lengthy letter from a charismatic survivor who was possibly the first female war correspondent to spend time in the trenches






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89. Jack Phillips. Senior wireless operator on board the Titanic and one of the true heroes of the disaster. As the Titanic was sinking, Phillips worked tirelessly to send wireless messages to other ships to enlist their assistance with the rescue of the Titanic’s passengers and crew. Extremely rare ALS signed “Love all, Jack,” on a 5.5 x 3.25 photo postcard of the Titanic at Southampton by Will Steed, April 6, 1912. Postcard to Miss Elsie Phillips. In full: “Thanks very much for your letter. Having glorious weather, went to Cowes yesterday. Will write later before we sail.” Phillips has added in the address panel, “Miss Elsie Phillips, 11 Farncombe St., Godalming.” In very good to fine condition, with some light soiling and toning, date stamp over a couple letters of text, a few light bends and corner tip bumps. Image side shows postal impressions, a bit of light silvering and rubbing, and creasing to lower right side.

John George (Jack) Phillips turned 25 on board the Titanic. Despite his youth, he was a well-seasoned telegraphist, having learned his trade while working for the post office in 1906. He had served on numerous vessels for the Marconi Company before being assigned to Titanic as Chief Radio Officer. After abandoning ship when water flooded around his feet, he

ended up on an overturned collapsable lifeboat where he later died of exposure to the severe cold. Harold McBride (Titanic’s junior wireless operator) always remembered Phillips as ‘the man who saved us all.’

During his career, Phillips kept in frequent touch with his sister, Elsie, and she saved almost 300 postcards he sent to her during this time. This card, however, holds particular significance as it was written on April 6, 1912 while Titanic was docked in Southampton, and contains an image of the ship. Phillips often chose postcards which depicted the ship on which he served, yet only four of the 300 postcards retained by Elsie had any relation to Titanic—and only one, this one, illustrated the ship. Add to that the direct reference to the upcoming voyage and this is a remarkable item in every sense.

Provenance: Ex Ken Schultz Collection; The Mariners’ Museum, Newport News Virginia (1998); p. 81 Titanic: Fortune & Fate by Beverly McMillan and Stanley Lehrer (Simon & Schuster 1998).

Estimate $20,000 - 30,000

“Will write later before we sail”—four days before leaving Southampton the famed Chief Radio Officer

writes from on board Titanic in the only known postcard he ever sent which pictured the ship





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90. Edward Simpson. Assistant surgeon on board the Titanic who was responsible for the second and third class passengers. Simpson perished in the sinking and his body, if recovered, was never identified. Very rare ALS signed “J. Edward Simpson, Captn.,” one page, 5 x 8, embossed On board R.M.S. ‘Titanic’ letterhead, Southampton, April 9, 1912. Letter, addressed at the top by Simpson, “From Capt. J. E. Simpson, R.A.M.C.T.; To The Adjutant 1st (F.S) Btn. Middx. Rgt.” Letter reads, in full: “I have the honor to request that I may be permitted to transfer to the unattached list of R.A.M.C.T. officers as owing to professional duties as Ship’s Surgeon in the White Star Line & am prevented from carrying out all my duties in the R.A.M.C.T. for some time.” Three hori-zontal mailing folds, scattered light soiling and creases, and signature at bottom a bit cramped, otherwise fine condition.

Dr. John “Edward” Simpson of Belfast was 37 years old when he joined the Titanic on April 6, 1912. He had previously served on board Titanic’s sister ship Olympic. He was still technically assigned to the Royal Army Medical Corps Territorials (R.A.M.C.T) as a medical doctor which meant his official duties would require him to remain under the army’s direction. Thus, one last piece of official business before Titanic sailed

was for Simpson to write this letter, which bears a beautiful White Star Line watermark, to the Adjutant of the First Battalion requesting that he be permitted to transfer to the unattached (i.e. inactive) list of the R.A.M.C.T. so as to be able to carry out his duties for White Star Line. Since the letter was sent on April 9, 1912 and Titanic sailed the follow-ing day, it is unknown whether he was officially relieved of his military duties before sailing, or thereafter.

This original document relating to the official transfer of a notable Titanic crewman is one of the holy grails of Titanic memorabilia. We are unaware of any like document being offered for private sale. Titanic postal clerk Oscar Woody’s letter of appointment is in the Smithsonian, and this letter is equally worthy.

Provenance: Ex Ken Schultz Collection; The Mariners’ Museum, Newport News Virginia (1998); pps. 28-29 Titanic: Fortune & Fate by Beverly McMillan and Stanley Lehrer (Simon & Schuster 1998); Ref. Titanic: Belfast’s Own by Stephen Cameron (Wolfhound Press 1998).

Estimate $60,000 - 65,000

On board Titanic, the day before departing from Southampton,

the ship’s assistant surgeon makes a tragic decision—finalizing his

White Star Line transfer

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92. Edward J. Smith. Scarce DS, signed “E. J. Smith,” one page, 8 x 6, October 30, 1896. A certificate of discharge issued to T. Riley a fireman aboard the S.S. Majestic. The document states Riley served aboard the vessel from October 7–28, 1896, and was discharged in Liverpool. Printed near the bottom is a certification statement which reads, “I certify that the above particulars are correct and that the above named Seaman was discharged accordingly, and that the character de-scribed hereon is a true copy of the Report concerning the said Seaman.” Signed at the conclusion of the statement

by Smith as the vessel’s master, and countersigned by a shipping representative. The discharge also bears two “V.G.” stamps in areas for character of conduct and ability. Double matted and framed with a portrait of Smith to an overall size of 21 x 13. Central vertical fold, scattered creasing and wrinkling, soiling and toning, a bit heavier to edges, two small holes to left side of sheet, Liverpool office stamp to lower right, paper loss to left edge, and some light scorch marks along extreme bottom edge, otherwise very good condition.

Smith joined the White Star Line in 1880 and assumed command of the Majestic in 1895. When the Boer War began in 1899, Smith and the Majes-tic’s crew (sans fireman Riley) transported troops to Cape Colony, without incident. For his service, King Edward VII awarded Smith the Transport Medal. As he rose in seniority, Smith became a favorite of the wealthy financiers and notables who frequently traveled aboard his ships, acquiring the nickname the ‘Millionaires’ Captain.’ From 1904 on, Smith commanded the White Star Line’s newest vessels on their maiden voyages, including the R.M.S. Titanic. An exceedingly rare autograph in any form.

Estimate $5,000 - 6,000

91. Jack Smillie and Family. First class saloon steward aboard the Titanic whose body was recovered by the Mackay-Bennett. Pearl-finish 7.75 x 4.5 generational family photo affixed to its original 10 x 8 mount, featuring an inset portrait of Titanic victim Jack Smillie to the lower right corner. Ink notation to reverse reads: “Jack Smillie, Past [sic] in the foundering of the RMS Titanic, April 15, 1912, May God stand watch.” In very good condition, with moderate scattered foxing and soiling, two clipped corners, and the image slightly faded.

Estimate $100 - 200

Smith, as captain of the Majestic, discharges a fireman from duty




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95. Margaret Spedden. Exceptional ribbon-bound deckle-edge program titled “Class of ‘91 Ogontz Closing Exercises, June 9th, 3 x 4.75, four pages. Spedden is listed as one of the 18 graduates under her maiden name, Margaretta Corning Stone, who was also the class valedictorian. In fine condition, with scattered light toning and soiling. The Ogontz School for Girls was a school for privileged girl students. Perhaps the most famous student was Amelia Earhart.

On the Titanic, Margaret, her husband, and her only child Robert were all able to survive. That Christmas she presented her son with a book filled with pictures and drawings of their European vacation including the sinking of the Titanic through the ‘eyes’ of her son‘s stuffed Titanic polar bear, which also survived the sinking. The book, Polar the Titanic Bear, was ultimately published in the 1990s when discovered by Spedden‘s relatives. The family survived the Titanic, but sadly Robert died at the age of nine when struck by a car in Maine. James Cameron’s Titanic features a scene with a young boy playing with a toy spinning top on the deck of the Titanic. That scene is based on an actual photo of the young Spedden playing with a spinning top on the first leg of the journey.

Estimate $200 - 300

94. Edward J. Smith and Chief Purser. Original matte-finish 4 x 2.5 photo of Captain Edward J. Smith and Chief Purser Hugh Walter McElroy on deck in their uniforms. In fine condition, with the image slightly faded. Removed from an original scrapbook containing other period Titanic photographs.

Estimate $200 - 300

93. Mrs. Edward J. Smith. Unsigned pre-printed black-bordered apprecia-tion card, 3.5 x 2.25, from Mrs. Edward J. Smith, the wife of Titanic’s captain who perished. Printed message reads, “Mrs. Edward J. Smith offers sincere thanks for most kind sympathy,” with “beautiful verses & tribute,” written at the conclusion by Mrs. Smith. Light edge wear and toning and mounting remnants to reverse, otherwise fine condition. Smith’s wife, Sarah Eleanor Pennington, never remarried and died in 1931 after being struck by a taxi cab.

Estimate $200 - 300

1891 graduation program of survivor and mother of noted

child passenger Robert Spedden

After the 1912 tragedy, the Captain’s widow gracefully acknowledges condolences





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97. William T. Stead. Editor of the British news magazine, ‘Review of Reviews,’ Stead was one of the earliest proponents who were lobby-ing for the big ocean liner companies to increase the number of lifeboats on steamships to avert a great loss of life should a disaster occur at sea. W. T. Stead was also a devout member of the early ‘Spiritualist’ movement and he attended numerous psychic gatherings and even séances conducted by well known spirit mediums of the day. Titanic lore relates that Stead’s lobbying for an increased number of lifeboats on passenger liners was as a direct result of a dream he once had in which he saw himself as the victim of an ocean liner sinking. Indeed, some months before Stead found himself a first class passenger onboard the Titanic a psychic medium had warned him that ocean travel during the month of April 1912 would be “particularly hazardous.” A solid sterling silver presentation trowel belonging to the sister of first class Titanic passenger and victim of the sinking, W. T. Stead. Trowel measures 12.5˝ long with the silver blade of the trowel engraved “Stead Memorial Church. Presented to M. I., (Mary Isabella), Stead on the occasion of her laying a foundation stone of the Congregational Church, Howdon on Tyne, 1st

October, 1890.” The blade of the trowel is highly decorated with ornate engraved leaves and elaborate scrollwork as well as a struck silver hallmark denoting the date of manufacture. The handle of the trowel is crafted from genuine hand-carved mother of pearl. Obviously a dearly cherished and valuable Stead family heirloom, this presentation trowel is a striking example of ‘Gilded Age’ opulence and fine crafts-manship and has a direct association to a Titanic passenger.

Estimate $3,000 - 6,000

96. William T. Stead. Journalist (1849–1912) and assistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette famous for his anti-vice crusade and founder of The Review of Reviews who drowned in the Titanic disaster. He is widely considered to be the founder of modern journalism. TLS signed “W. T. Stead,” one page, 8 x 5, The Review of Reviews letterhead, February 2, 1902. Letter to Mr. Hawkin. In full: “You introduced me to Mr. Krause, if you look in at Mowbray House at our ‘At Home’ between 4 and 5 on Friday next, I hope to be able to repay the compliment by introducing you to General Botha,” with Stead adding in his own hand “but he leaves at 1/4 past 4 to be on time.” The letter continues “If you should run across Greenwood you might bring him along too.” In fine condition, with a central vertical fold and some light creases and toning. Accompanied by a 1947 softcover edition of Stead’s book How I Know that the Dead Return.

Estimate $300 - 400

Stead hosts General Botha, first Prime Minister of South Africa





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98. Martha Stone. First class Titanic survivor. Stone and her maid Rose Icard were rescued by the Carpathia in lifeboat 6. Unsigned typed testimony of Martha Stone, three pages, 8.5 x 11, dated May 1912. Sent to William L. Finch, British Vice Consul in Cincinnati, the testi-mony reads, in part: “I had gone to bed and was asleep when the crash came. It did not seem to me that it was very severe but I knew we had met with an accident…Someone said we had struck an ice-berg. As a cabin steward was standing near I inquired of him ‘What shall we do?’ He replied ‘Go back to bed and go to sleep, there is no danger.’…The daughter of the lady in the cabin opposite came running down the corridor calling to her mother to put on a life-preserver quickly as we all must get into the life-boats…There seemed to be no head or system to the arrangement. I did not see any men waiting to take charge of the boats…There was not the slightest evidence of panic. I saw there was room in the boat they were lowering and I said to my maid ‘Let us go now.’…The Captain came and stood in front of us saying ‘Women and children first.’…As soon as we were in the water the man steering said ‘You must row for your lives; if we are not a half mile away in twenty

minutes we will be sucked down by the steamer when she goes down.’ Then four or five women got on the oars and rowed. We watched the ‘Titanic.’ The water kept creeping higher and higher until the lights went out. The music sounded fainter and fainter until at last the waves covered the steamer ‘that could not sink.’ Then came the screams that seemed like one continuous groan which lasted for a long time…Had we some good strong men to do the rowing I feel sure we should have returned and been able to save some that were drowned, as other boats brought fifty odd to the Carpathia…I was in the second boat that put off, but while I was there every woman I saw was calm and willing to enter the boat. This is my personal experience on board the ‘Titanic.’” In very good condition, with intersecting folds, a few small pinholes and separations along a few folds, and scattered toning, creasing, and soiling. Accompanied by Stone’s period black leather case. A precise and chilling firsthand account of the last moments of the Titanic. Transcript originates directly from the great grandson of Martha Stone.

Estimate $2,000 - 3,000

“The music sounded fainter and fainter until at last the waves covered the steamer

‘that could not sink.’ Then came the screams”




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100. Isidor Straus. Co-owner of Macy’s department store who perished, along with his wife, on board the Titanic. TLS, one page, 4.75 x 7.75, personal letterhead, December 14, 1899. Letter to Harvard professor D. G. Lyon. In full: “I enclose herewith my check for $50., in order to enable the student in question to do the work he is engaged in without the drawback of lack of nourishment. When this is exhausted, let me know.” In very good to fine condition, with a central horizontal fold, some light soiling and creasing, and a notation below letterhead. Also included are letters from his oldest son Jesse and his brother Oscar. Oscar served in President Theodore Roosevelt’s cabinet from 1906 to 1909, becoming the first Jewish United States Cabinet member when he served as United States Secretary of Commerce and Labor.

Estimate $500 - 600

99. Martha Stone. Original vintage matte-finish oval portrait of Martha Stone measuring approximately 3.75 x 5.5, and showing a young Stone in black lace and a feather boa. Photo is affixed to a 4.25 x 6.75 mount, which is in turn affixed to a 6.25 x 9 mount. In fine condition. Photo originates directly from the great grandson of Martha Stone.

Estimate $600 - 800

Distinguished original portrait of the

first class survivor




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101. Isidor Straus. Renowned owner of Macy’s department Store on New York’s Herald Square. In addition to his involvement with Macy’s and various other business enterprises, Straus had been a U.S. Congressman and was active in numerous Philanthropic and religious organizations. ALS signed “Isidor,” two pages on two adjoining sheets, 9.75 x 8, Claridge’s Hotel, Brook Street. W. letterhead, April 5, 1912. Letter to Julius (probably his cousin Julius Straus). In full: “I am in receipt of your favor of the 3d inst. It certainly is of great interest to me that you become a member of the Verband & I know you will use all energy compatible with discretion to bring this about as soon as pos-sible. it will be pleasant for me to learn how you regard the prospects of accomplishing this & how soon you have reason to expect results. We sail for home on the steamer ‘Titanic’ leaving from Southampton April 10th & a letter addressed to me passenger for Stmr ‘Titanic’ care of White Star Line Southampton may yet reach. Ida joins in kindest remembrances to you & your better half.” Under his signature, Straus adds a brief postscript that reads, “We start from here Wednesday morn-ing.” Beautifully cloth matted and framed with a photo of the couple and two informational plaques to an overall size of 27.75 x 16. In fine condition, with a central horizontal fold, some scattered light soiling, and a couple light rusty paperclip marks to lower left of second page.

Straus and his wife, Rosalie “Ida”, along with Mr. Straus’s valet and Mrs. Straus’s maid boarded Titanic in Southampton as First Class pas-sengers, intending to return to the Straus home in New York: only the maid survived. Straus’s body was the 96th to be recovered by the cable ship Mackay-Bennett. It was brought to Halifax before being taken to New York for burial.

Written material from Isidor Straus relating to the Titanic is practically nonexistent, and to the best of our knowledge this particular letter is unpublished. Not only does Straus speak of sailing day in this letter, he mentions the Titanic by name—twice! Transcripts of letters written by Isidor and Ida as well as more detailed information about the family and the Straus’s trip to Europe and their voyage on Titanic can be found on the official Straus family website here: http://www.straushistoricalsoci-ety.org/ Follow the links to Archives and Documents and Isidor Straus. We must stress that the letter offered here directly mentions Titanic by name, and we simply cannot imagine a more relevant letter from such an iconic passenger written so close to sailing day.

Estimate $40,000 - 60,000

“We sail for home on the steamer ‘Titanic’ leaving from Southampton April 10th”


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103. Titanic Survivors: Allen, Robert, and Madill. Elizabeth Allen, her aunt Elisabeth Robert and Mrs. Robert’s daughter Georgette Madill all traveled on the Titanic together. Miss Allen’s fiance lived in England and they were traveling to help set the wedding plans. ln fact they returned to Europe after the sinking and Miss Allen was married in July 1912. Three letters from Titanic survivors:

ALS from Georgette Madill, signed “Georgie,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 8.5, August 27, 1937. Letter to her aunt Clare Haskins, wife of noted Harvard professor Charles Haskins.

ALS from Mrs. E. S. Robert, signed “Tante,” [German for Aunt], one page, both sides, 5.75 x 7, personal letterhead, dated February 29 [1932]. Letter to Clare Haskins reads, in part: “Just a line this busy Monday morning…I am adding your birthday gift which I would like you to use for something for Spring, a hat

I would suggest for you…get a new one for yourself.” Accompanied by the original mailing envelope addressed in Robert’s hand.

Very rare ALS from Elizabeth Allen Mennell to her aunt, Mrs. E. S. Roberts, signed “Elizabeth,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 4.5 x 7, personal letterhead, April 7, 1936. In part: “We had the election of Directors, made under the new system at the Club yesterday. 27 candidates. 16 Directors to be chosen. I lost by 2 votes so that’s that, which pretty definitely means end of Federation for me too.”

In fine condition, with uniform mild toning to all three letters.

Estimate $400 - 600

104. George Widener. Member of the board of the Fidelity Trust Company of Philadelphia, the bank that controlled IMM, the owners of the White Star Line, and owner of a successful street car firm in Philadelphia. He was dining with Captain Smith when the ship hit the iceberg and perished along with his son. Handsome DS, signed “Geo Widner,” one page, 11.75 x 8.25, October 4, 1905. Attractive stock certificate for 100 shares in the Philadelphia Traction Company for “the Presidents and Directors of the Insurance Company of North America,” signed at the conclusion by Widener as the company’s president. In very good condition, with cancellation holes over signature and lower portion of document, partial receipt affixed to left edge and mild overall toning.

Estimate $200 - 400

102. Titanic Relief Fund. Capital & Counties Bank, Limited Titanic Relief Fund check, 8 x 4, filled out and signed in another hand and stamped “Titanic Relief Fund,” payable to Mrs. K. Pook for 0ne pound and two shillings, no date. Check is endorsed on the reverse by Kate Pook, Percy Pook’s mother. An ink cancellation through signa-tures, horizontal fold, a blue pencil mark to upper portion, and some scattered light toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition. Percy Pook was a 34-year-old pantry steward on the Titanic who earned 3 pounds 15 shillings a month. His body was never recovered.

Estimate $300 - 400

The Titanic Relief Fund issues a measly payment of one pound two shillings to

the family of a lost crew member

Three letters from relatives who all survived the Titanic




RESCUE & RECOVERYpage

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105. S. S. Californian. Perhaps the closest ship to Titanic’s sinking and is surrounded in controversy resulting from claims it failed to assist the sinking ship. The Californian was essentially a cargo vessel with certification to carry less than 50 passengers. The ship was later sunk by a German U-boat in World War I. One-of-a-kind ALS signed “Aunt Mattie,” four pages on two adjoining sheets, 5.25 x 7, May 31, 1912. Letter written on board the Leyland Liner S.S. Californian. “We may see Boston Harbor…so good after such a long voyage as it will be two weeks tomorrow since we sailed out of Liverpool…Our ship is small having but some 25 passengers but all very pleasant people and some specially charming, especially a young lady from South Africa a professional cellist going out to the Pacific coast on a holiday.” In fine condition, with intersecting folds. The only letter from the Californian we have seen, written not long after the Titanic disaster. In mid-April 1912, the Californian arrived in Boston and the captain and some of its officers were subpoenaed by the American inquiry.

Estimate $5,000 - 6,000

Unique on-board letter from the controversial SS Californian

106. Arthur Rostron. Captain of the Carpathia (1869–1940) responsible for rescuing Titanic survivors on the morning of April 15, 1912. Honored for his humanitarianism, Rostron was knighted by George V and became the only Eng-lishman to receive the Congressional Medal of Honor presented to him by President William Taft. Uncommon ALS signed “A. H. Rostron,” one page both sides, 4.25 x 7, H.M.S. Mauretania letterhead, December 31, 1918. Letter to Mr. Ramsdell. In full: “Just received your letter written in Cunard office. I am sorry I missed you to day as I shall not be able to go ‘Home’ to Newburgh. I should love to have seen you, your other letter of Dec. 2nd I got on arrival yesterday. I want to wish you all ‘Happy New Year.’ The horrors & troubles of the past—we can leave behind us. We may have learnt something, but we can now hope for brighter, happier & more wholesome times to come. We can hope for the best. I am going to the Harnera’s this evening so may meet Mary, hope so. I do hope you all keep well. We sail Saturday. Tell Mr. Thompson he need have no fear about the train service, tell him to come.” In very good

condition, with scattered toning and soiling, a bit heavier to the edges, and upper portion of front. An optimisitc offering from the understated hero of the Titanic disaster written just six weeks after the end of World War I.

Estimate $700 - 800

Carpathia’s captain looks to the future: “The horrors & troubles of the past—

we can leave behind us”





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107. Carpathia. Offered is a rare deck chair from the famous Titanic survivor rescue ship R.M.S. Carpathia. Perhaps the only know surviving deck chair ever offered from the Carpathia, this chair was acquired from a private estate sale comprised of the effects of a nautical collector based in Arizona. Oral history relates that this chair was taken off Carpathia in New York to free up deck space when she was put into a service as a troop transport ship in World War I. It was kept at the Cunard company stores in New York City before eventually passing into private hands following the conclusion of World War I. The chair is crafted from an unidentified hardwood and has its original caned seat, backrest, and foot rest intact. A rich patina is present over the entire surface and the

chair retains its original stain and shows no evidence of past breakage or repairs. This Carpathia deck chair is an exact match to a famous photo showing Titanic widows lounging solemnly on Carpathia’s deck as the vessel steamed towards New York with its human cargo of grief stricken Titanic survivors. In the summer of 2012 this Carpathia deck chair was featured in the ‘Titanic: Unsinkable Passion’ exhibit presented at The Bruce County Museum and Cultural Centre in Southampton, Ontario, Canada. From the Titanic Concepts Inc. collection. Provenance: The Steve Santini Collection.

Estimate $20,000 - 30,000

Virtually nonexistent Carpathia deck chair, perhaps the only surviving ‘widow’s chair’



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108. Titanic Marconi-grams. Two handwritten Marco-nigrams, both 8.5 x 5.5, and affixed to opposite sides of a 13.5 x 8.25 album page, with British Enquiry evidence numbers 168 and 169 written at the top of the pages. First Marconigram, stamped “Carpathia,” written in pencil to the “operator Carpathia,” stamp-dated April 17, 1912, reads in full: “Can you get survivor write Boston Globe full narrative disaster and also wireless report to franconia if so get most promising man preferably Frank D. Millett or Maj. Bull all charges paid here. Winfield Thompson.”; second one also in pencil, is sent to “Mrs. Paul Schubert Carpathia,” and reads “Very happy you are saved. Love to both. Paul.” In very good condition, with scattered creases, some stray pencil and ink marks, and scattered light toning. Both Marconigrams are documented in the book Titanic: Signals of Disaster. Book notes number 168 was received from MEA by H. C (altered from H. B.) at 6:35 am (altered from 6:25). Number 169 was received from DKP by H.B. At 10:15 am. As evidenced, news outlets were desperate for exclusive information surrounding the disaster.

Estimate $10,000 - 12,000

109. David Sarnoff. Led two other operators at the Wanamaker station in a 72-hour marathon in an effort to confirm the fate of the Titanic. He went on to become president of RCA. TLS, one page, 8.5 x 11, Radio Corporation of America letterhead, May 7, 1963. Letter to the Staff Vice President of RCA. In full, “Please accept our appreciation and thanks for the excellent cooperation extended by you and your associates in assisting the Corporation this year to procure proxies for the Annual Meeting of RCA Stockholders, which was held today.” In fine condi-tion, with three punch holes to right edge, staple holes to top left corner and light toning.

Estimate $100 - 200

110. Titanic. Extremely rare typed sample letter, one page, 8 x 10.75, dated May 17, 1912 from the White Star Line, being a form letter that White Star was to present to family members of victims in order to obtain their signa-ture confirming receipt of the victim’s personal effects which were to be listed in the letter below. Printed portion of the text reads, “Received from the White Star Line, the following articles comprising all the effects recovered from the body of…(passenger/ or crew/ on board the ‘Titanic.’”Letter has a couple of pencil corrections and notations. Paper loss to edges and lower right corner, staple holes to top left, and a uniform shade of moderate toning, otherwise very good condition.

A very uncommon offering showing the inner workings of the White Star’s recovery efforts.

Estimate $300 - 500

Very scarce sample White Star Line letter to be used for transfer

of victim’s personal effects

Two British Enquiry Marconigrams, one requesting a full narrative from a survivor

“preferably Frank D. Millett or Maj. Bull”





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112. Titanic Survivors. Original vintage 9.75 x 7.5 New York Times/American Press Association press photo of two Titanic survivors coming off the Carpathia and surrounded by a throng of reporters on April 17, 1912. Reverse bears a New York Times stamp as well as several other date stamps. Paper loss to top edge and corners, a few small edge tears, and light overall creasing and wrinkling, otherwise very good condition. Provenance: Caren Archive, New York Times.

The radio operators on Carpathia were so busy transmitting messages from survivors to their families, a task Carpathia’s captain felt took priority, relatively little official information came from Carpathia dur-ing this period. The U.S. government was so anxious for information and a list of survivors (President Taft’s military aide had been on the ship) that it dispatched the U.S.S. Chester in an attempt to make radio contact with Carpathia in hopes of getting the requested information. The press, too, had been waiting for information and had attempted to solicit passengers and crew to provide exclusives while the ship was

still at sea. Some reporters even planned to get onto the ship before it reached New York Harbor. This photo represents a culmination of the press’s tenacious efforts to gather as much information about what happened before their competition did. An original photograph of Titanic passengers just as they disembarked the rescue ship depicts a rare scene indeed!

Estimate $3,000 - 4,000

111. Titanic Surviving Crew Members. Original vintage glossy 8.5 x 6.5 International News Service photo of Titanic crew survivors receiving dry clothes at the Sailor’s Home in New York. Photo shows at least four rows of weary sailors, many in their White Star sweaters, patiently waiting for dry clothes. Reverse bears an International News Service, New York stamp, a handwritten caption which reads, “Giving out clothes to Titanic sailors at Sailor’s Home,” as well as several date stamps and crop marks. In good condition, with clipped upper corners, lightly trimmed edges, some noticeable creases to upper portion, a few small edge tears, and a few spots to finish. Provenance: Caren Archive, New York Times.

The outpouring of support following the Titanic disaster around the world, and especially in New York, is worthy of the highest accolades one could receive. Sailors’ benevolent societies, religious groups, the Red Cross, the Slavation Army, hospitals, and many other organiza-tions and individuals came together to lend a helping hand in the form of financial relief, food and shelter. This rare photograph shows what was generally known but was hardly ever seen by others.

Estimate $3,000 - 4,000

Original New York Times photo of two survivors overwhelmed by the media

upon the arrival of the Carpathia

Original photo of ragged surviving crewmen awaiting dry clothes




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115. S.S. Minia. A vintage semi-glossy 9.25 x 7 photo of an iceberg, taken by a crew member of the cable ship S.S. Minia, the second ship chartered by the White Star Line to recover bodies of Titanic victims. This undated photo probably pre-dates the Titanic disaster. Double matted and framed to an overall size of 17.5 x 14.5. Some fading to upper portion of image and light silvering along bottom edge, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $1,000 - 2,000

114. Titanic Recovery: Mackay-Bennett. Original vintage 10.5 x 7.25 full-length photo of the Mackay-Bennett, with several crew members visible near the bow. Photo is affixed to an 11.5 x 9.5 mount, with a pencil notation of the ship’s name in the lower border. In very good condition, with moderate edge toning from adhesive on reverse and some mild rippling. The Mackay-Bennett found 306 of the 1,517 Titanic victims, with 328 recovered in total. These bodies included that of John Jacob Astor IV and Isidor Straus.

Estimate $200 - 300

113. Titanic Recovery: Mackay-Bennett. The Mackay-Bennett was contracted by the White Star Line to carry out the difficult task of recovering the bodies left floating in the North Atlantic after the Titanic disaster. The ship found 306 of the 1,517 Titanic victims. These bodies included that of John Jacob Astor IV, Isidor Straus, and Edward Austin Kent. Original vintage 9.25 x 7.25 photo of the crew of the Mackay-Bennett on the deck of the ship. Photo depicts 11 crew members, including a carpenter in the back wielding a large hammer. Photo is affixed to an 11.5 x 9.25 mount. In very good condition, with some surface loss to background, scattered creases to corners, soiling and light dampstaining to mount, and moderate spot-ting to finish, visible only at an angle. A casual portrait of an earlier crew from the ship that would later be entrusted with the solemn task of returning the deceased to their loved ones.

Estimate $200 - 300

1912 portrait of the vessel charged with the grim task of recovery

The ship entrusted with the rescue and recovery of Titanic’s victims




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116. Ruth Becker Blanchard. Titanic survivor (1899–1990). ALS signed “Ruth Blanchard,” one page, 6 x 9, October 5, 1986. Letter to an admirer. In part: “I’m am really and truly Ruth Becker Blanchard—the little girl—12 yrs. old—who survived the Titanic disaster. I am enclosing a short con-densed article about me which I think is very good. Also another article written by a man who lives here.”

Accompanied by the one-page article about Blanchard, signed “Ruth Becker Blanchard, Two very good friends of mine, Ken Marschall and Don Lynch wrote this.” Reverse bears an article about Edwina MacKenzie, with Blanchard writing at the bottom, “Edwina was a very good friend of mine. She died last year at age 100.” Also accompanied by two other unsigned articles, a 1986 newspaper clipping on Blanchard, and the original mailing envelope, with Blanchard’s signature appearing in the return address area. In fine condition. In the years following the disaster, Becker refused to talk about her experiences aboard the Titanic, and it was not until she retired and moved to California that she was able to speak more freely about it.

Estimate $200 - 300

A long silent survivor “I’m am really and truly Ruth Becker

Blanchard…the little girl…who survived the Titanic disaster”

117. Millvina Dean. The youngest passenger on board the Titanic, she was its last remaining survivor until she passed away in May 2009. ALS, one page on floral stationery, 5.75 x 8.25, January 5, 2004. Letter to an admirer. In part: “My mother and brother survived the Titanic disaster, and there are 2 other survivors, one in England, the other in U.S.A. but I don’t keep in touch with either of them. They have never wanted it.” In fine condition.

Estimate $100 - 200

118. B. V. Dean, Eva Hart, and Edith Haisman. Vintage picture postcard of the Titanic Engineer’s Memorial in Southampton, 5.25 x 3.5, signed on the image side in blue and black ballpoint by survivors B. V. Dean, Eva Hart, and Edith Haisman. Scattered light rubbing to finish, mild silvering to darker areas, and pencil notations and soiling to reverse, otherwise fine condition. This postcard was mailed and postmarked less than a month after the Titanic Engineer’s Memorial was unveiled in front of over 100,000 people on April 22, 1914, in Southampton, England.

Estimate $200 - 300

Three survivors pay homage to the Titanic’s heroic engineers

119. Millvina Dean, Walter Lord, and Frank Aks. FDC with a cachet hon-oring the 1964 In-ter-Governmental Maritime Consulta-tive Organization, signed in black felt tip “Millvina Dean,” in black ink, “Sincerely, 1/12/81 Frank ‘Phil’ Aks, Titanic Baby 10 months,” and also signed in black ink by author Walter Lord. In fine condition, with a bit of scattered light soiling.

Estimate $200 - 300





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121. Edwina Troutt MacKenzie. ALS signed “Edwina,” one page, 5.5 x 8.75, March 26, 1979. In part: “Do you ever get delayed in what you want to do. Well I do. Telephone calls, rain (unexpected out of state visitors) I am wanting to get to the Post Office. When this storm stops I’ll venture.” In very good condition, with a pencil notation to bot-tom border and a uniform block of mild toning over text and signature.

Estimate $100 - 200

120. Edith Haisman. Three items: a White Star Line Ltd champagne label, made to commemorate Haisman’s 100th birthday, signed in black ink; a 100th birthday commemorative postcard, postmarked October 25, 1996, signed in blue ink; and a commemorative cover, with a color cachet of Haisman honoring her 100th birthday, signed in black ink. Also in-cluded is a color image of the Titanic signed in black ink by survivor Millvina Dean in honor of Haisman’s birthday. All four are matted and framed together with a small plaque to an overall size of 12.25 x 25. Light brushing to champagne signature and cover signature fairly light, but still legible, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $300 - 400

123. Elizabeth Shutes. Survivor and governess to first class passenger Margaret Gra-ham. Uncommon ALS signed “Elizabeth W. Shutes,” three pages on two adjoining sheets, 5 x 6.5, no date (but circa 1939). Letter to Mrs. Park. In part: “I enjoyed Daisy Ashford to the bitter end…I saw the King too, and I became so thrilled I found myself…bowing to the Queen. There being no one else there, Her Majesty could do no less than return my salutations. Then back to sanity…I heard a tenemant [sic] child explaining…’That’s the man that didn’t have no country for four years.’” In fine condition, with some scattered light toning and soiling.

Estimate $200 - 300

122. Eleanor Johnson Shu-man. One of the last remaining sur-vivors of the sink-ing of the Titanic (1910–1988). Sheet music to the song ‘There’s Something Nice About Every-one ‘But’ There’s Everything Nice About You,’ 8.5 x 11.5, signed near the bottom in black ink, “Eleanor Johnson Schuman, Titanic Survivor.” Cloth matted and framed with an engraved plaque of Shuman’s account of the sink-ing to an overall size of 18.5 x 28. In fine condition, with some scattered light creases.

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124. Titanic. ALS, in pencil, signed “Mother,” two pages both sides, 6 x 9.25, The Cawthon letterhead, no date, but postmarked April 21, 1912. Letter from a mother to her daughter mentioning the sinking of the Titanic. In part: “Wasn’t the sinking of the Titanic ship awful—poor little children and babies had to go down like rats—poor little things.” In very good condition, with scattered blocks of toning. Accompanied by the original mailing envelope.

Estimate $100 - 200

“Wasn’t the sinking of the Titanic ship awful— poor little children and babies had to go down like rats”

126. The Titanic T r a g e d y : G o d Speaking to the Nations. Rare blue hardcover, gold-lettered copy of The Titanic Tragedy: God Speaking to the Nations, by Alma White, Pentecostal Union, Bound Brook, New Jersey, 1912. Cover features a gold-printed silhouette of the Titanic. Hinge is cracked, but repaired.

Estimate $200 - 400

125. The Titanic and the Californian. Li-brary edition, First American edition, of The Titanic and the Californian, by Peter Padfield, The John Day Company, New York, 1966. Hardcover with plastic dustjacket.

Estimate $200 - 300

1 2 8 . T h e Wreck of the Titan or Futility. Monumental red hardcover copy of The Wreck of the Titan; or Fu-tility, by Morgan Robertston, The Quinn & Boden Co. Press, 1912. Original copyright dates to 1898, when this book predicted the Titanic disaster. Cover features an embossed image of a ship. Sunning to the spine.

Estimate $200 - 400

127. Tragic Story of the Titanic. Blue-green hardcover copy of The Tragic Sinking of the Titanic, by Henry Fredericks. National Bible House, Chicago. 1912. Cover features an artist’s rendition of the Olympic as the Titanic. Hinge and spine is separated, and cover bears dampstaining.

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129. John Thayer. Signed book: The Sinking of the S.S. Titanic, April 14–15, 1912. Limited edition first edition of 500 copies (This being No. 441). Philadelphia: John B. Thayer, 1940. Hardcover, 6 x 9, 30 pages. Signed on the limitations page by Thayer, and signed and inscribed on the first free end page, “To Dr. Francis R. Packard with best regards from John B. Thayer, Nov. 11th 1941.” In fine condition, with a strip of toning lightly affecting a couple words of inscription. This scarce relic is a private printing of the account give by Thayer’s father, John Borland III, a first-class passenger who survived the cataclysmic wreckage of the White Star passenger liner, providing essential first-hand accounts used to reconstruct the events of that fateful night.

Estimate $600 - 800

130. William T. Stead. Journalist (1849–1912) and as-sistant editor of the Pall Mall Gazette fa-mous for his anti-vice crusade and founder of The Review of Re-views who drowned in the Titanic disaster.

He is widely considered to be the founder of modern journalism. Signed book: The Last Will and Testament of Cecil J. Rhodes with Elucidatory Notes Edited by W.T Stead. London: William Clowes and Sons, 1902. Hardcover, 5.75 x 9, 198 pages. “To F. A. Vauderlip, with W. T. Stead’s best wishes, July 9, 1902.” In fine condition, with light pencil notation to top of signed page, and scattered toning, some from bookplate affixed to front pastedown. Book condition: G+/None. Green cloth-covered boards; joints beginning to split; edges worn with small tears in cloth; spine darkened; mild foxing, mostly to exterior and first/last few pages; several interior hinges cracked; previous owner’s bookplate to front pastedown; small ink stamp to rear pastedown.

Estimate $300 - 400

131. Archibald Butt. Book: Taft and Roosevelt: The Intimate Letters of Archie Butt, Military Aide, Volumes I and II. NY: Doubleday, Doran, and Company, 1930. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.75, 862 total pages pages. Book condition: VG-/None. Two volumes in blue cloth with gilt lettering on spines and gilted upper textblock edges. Both have mild wear to edges; staining and rubbing to exteriors; mild yellowing with some light foxing (mostly to textblock edges and first/last few pages).

Estimate $200 - 300

132. A Day in a Shipyard. The World at Work: A Day in a Shipyard by Arthur O. Cooke. First US edition. NY: Hodder & Stough-ton, c. 1912. Hardcover, 4.75 x 7, 87 pages. Intended as a guided tour for young adults of the shipbuilding process, it features three color artist’s renditions of an unnamed Olympic (two of it in the ocean and one of the construction), as well as numerous technical diagrams and photos. Though not explicitly mentioned, the book is based upon the author’s tour of Harland and Wolff’s shipyard, which is also where the images are from. In very good condition, with cracked front hinge, foxing throughout, ownership signature and pencil notations to first free end page, and a couple tiny labels affixed to pastedowns.

Estimate $400 - 500









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133. Bert Dean. Ti-tanic survivor (1910–1992) who was rescued along with his mother, Eva, and sister, Millvina. Signed book: The Sinking of the S. S. Titanic. Riverside, CT: 7 C’s Press, Inc., 1974. Paperback, 5.5 x 8, 30 pages. Signed on the half-title page in blue ballpoint, “B. Dean, Titanic Survivor, 15-6-75.” In fine condition, with mild toning to spine.

Estimate $200 - 300

134. The Unsinkable Mrs. Brown. The Unsinkable Mrs. Brown by Caroline Bancroft. Later printing. Boulder, CO: Johnson Pub-lishing Company, 1975. Softcover, 5.5 x 8.5, 44 pages. Scattered rubbing and soiling to the covers, and a pencil nota-tion to the half-title page, otherwise fine condition

Estimate $100 - 200

135. The Titanic, by E. J. Pratt. The Titanic by E. J. Pratt. First edition. Toronto: The Macmillan Company of Canada Limited, 1935. Hardcover, 6.5 x 9.5, 42 pages. An epic poem about the life and death of the Titanic, which also features two photos of icebergs. In fine condition, with scattered marks and dings to the covers and spine, and trivial toning and soiling to a few pages.

Estimate $200 - 300

137. Sinking of the Ti-tanic. The Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters by Logan Marshall. First edition. L. T. Myers, 1912. Yellow hardcover, 6.5 x 9, 351 pages. Heavy toning and soiling to the covers, cracked hinges, and heavy rubbing to edges with boards exposed, otherwise very good condition.

Estimate $100 - 200

136. The Loss of the S.S. Titanic. The Loss of the SS. Titanic by Lawrence Beesley. First edition. Boston: Houghton Mifflin Company, 1912. Hardcover, 5 x 7.5, 302 pages. Beesley presents a sur-vivor’s account of the Titanic’s voyage, published just nine weeks after the disaster. In very good condition, with some wear to the top and bottom edges of the spine and cov-ers, some light spotting to the cover, and scattered soiling to some pages within the book.

Estimate $250 - 300

138. Sinking of the Ti-tanic Prospectus. The Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters [Prospectus] by Logan Marshall. Salesman sample. Phila-delphia: American Book and Bible House, 1912. Yellow hardcover, 6.25 x 9. First page is a “Notice to Agents,” in part: “This Prospectus is hastily prepared and is only intended to indicate what the complete book will be…Only a portion of the interesting photographs and artists’ drawings are shown in this sample book.” Bears no page numbers and chapters are incomplete excerpts; final eight pages consist of order forms for the final book, which were filled out by the original salesman in pencil. In very good condition, with scattered toning and soiling to covers, an ink notation to image on front cover, a few tears to pages, and rubbing to edges and spine.

Estimate $100 - 200









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143. Nuskendimas ‘Titanic’o’. Uncommon Lithu-anian booklet entitled Nuskendimas ‘Titanic’o,’ published in Worcester, MA, 1912, 17 pages, featuring a portrait of Captain Smith on the front cover. The last page is a large fold-out il-lustration of the Titanic sinking. In very good condition, with scattered creases and soiling, staining to the lower portions of the covers somewhat affecting appearance, some separation to the spine, and a few chips and tears to the covers.

Estimate $300 - 400

1 4 2 . ‘ T i ta n i c Steamship Disas-ter’ Told by Sur-vivors. Ad by the In-ternational Bible House of Philadelphia recruiting booksellers for their new book, “‘Titanic Steamship Disaster’ Told by Survivors,” 5.75 x 3.5, in part: “Agents can make $10.00 a day selling this new book, ‘Titanic Steamship Disaster,’ told by survi-vors. Enormous demand…About 2400 on board, 1685 of whom went down to watery graves…all other calamities pale into insignificance as compared to the Most Awful Catastrophe in History of Seas…we have the most complete, and the best illustrated book published from authentic accounts of survivors and eyewitnesses, and the agency offers you an opportunity of a lifetime for making money.” In fine condition, with uniform toning.

Estimate $200 - 300

141. W. T. Stead. The Americanization of the World by W. T. Stead. NY: Horace Markley, 1902. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.5, 460 pages. In fine condition, with some mild toning and soiling to the pages, and a light ink stamp to the title page.

Estimate $300 - 400

140. The Titanic Tragedy—God Speak-ing to the Nations. The Titanic Tragedy—God Speaking to the Nations by Alma White. Bound Brook, NJ: The Pentecostal Union, 1913. Green hardcover, 5.25 x 7.75, 211 pages. White argues that the Titanic disaster was caused by God in retribution for a sinful world. In very good condition, with a cracked front hinge, soiling to the lower por-tion of the front cover, and light damp staining to the bottom of the pages.

Estimate $250 - 300

139. Archibald Butt: Both Sides of the Shield. Both Sides of the Shield by Major Archibald W. Butt. Later printing. Philadelphia: J. B. Lippincott Company, 1912. Hardcover, 5.25 x 7.75, 155 pages. Foreward by President Taft mentions Butt’s heroic role in helping others as the Titanic sank. In fine condition, with light foxing and soiling to the first free end page and some rubbing to the spine.

Estimate $200 - 300






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146. Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disas-ters. Two hardcover copies of The Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters, by Logan Marshall. Star Publishing Company, Chicago, 1912. The first book is a first edition, salesman’s copy, bearing no page numbers in the index, with all chapters marked “000.” An order form is affixed as the last page of the book, listing several names in pencil. The second copy is the book the salesman was selling. Each book exhibits a cracked hinge and dampstaining.

Estimate $200 - 400

145. Sinking of the Titanic. Two red hardcover copies of the Sinking of the Titanic and The Worlds Greatest Sea Disaster, Official Edi-tion, National Bible House, Chicago, 1912, the first by Thomas Russell, and the

second by Marshall Everett. The first book features an artist’s rendition of the Titanic listing to port, bearing the imprint across the top of the cover, “Women and Children First!” The second copy’s rendition captures the sinking ship with its stern up, featuring the imprint “Women and Children First!” Both featuring a “Price $1.00” imprint on the spine. Both books exhibit cracked hinges.

Estimate $200 - 300

144. The Great Ti-tanic Disaster. Two items: red hardcover copy of The Great Titanic Di-saster, by Thomas Russell, Laird & Lee, 1912, featuring an artist’s rendition of an angel holding a wreath over a sinking ship; and a paperback copy of the same book, featuring the same drawing, only larger, on the front cover. The hardcover version bears the imprinted message, “As the ship disappeared, the band played ‘Nearer My God to Thee.’” The hardcover version features a cracked hinge, and the back cover and connecting spine of the paperback version is not attached.

Estimate $200 - 400

147. Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disas-ters. Two hardcover copies of the Sinking of The Titanic and Great Sea Disasters, by Logan Marshall. Universal Book and Bible House, Phila-delphia, 1912. The first book is a first edition, salesman’s copy, bearing no page numbers in the index, with all chapters marked “000.” An order form is affixed as the last page of the book. The second copy is the book the salesman was selling. Each book exhibits a cracked hinge, and one exhibits dampstaining.

Estimate $200 - 400

148. Sink-ing of the Titanic and Great Sea Di-sasters. Two hardcover copies of The Sinking of the Titanic and Great Sea Disasters, by Logan Marshall.

Universal Book and Bible House, Philadelphia, and P.W. Ziegler Co., Philadelphia, 1912. Each book is a second edition, salesman’s copy, bearing page numbers in the index. An order form is affixed as the last page of the books. Both books bear a cracked hinge, and dampstaining to one of the covers.

Estimate $200 - 300

149. Sinking of the Titanic Memo-rial Edition. Two hardcover copies, one blue and one green, of the Sink-ing of the Titanic: Thrilling Stories Told by Survivors, Memorial Editions, by J. Henry Mowbry, Minter Co., Harrisburg, 1912. Both copies feature an artist’s rendition of the Olympic as the Titanic on the cover. Both copies have loose, but intact hinges, and green cover has sunning along the spine and left and bottom edge of the front. Accompanied by several vintage clippings regarding the Titanic.

Estimate $200 - 300













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152. Story of the Wreck of the Titanic. Three green, gold-lettered hardcover copies of the Story of the Wreck of the Titanic: The Ocean’s Greatest Disaster, Memorial Editions, by Marshall Everett. P. A. Lindberg, Chicago. All books feature the imprint, “Nearer My God to Thee,” across the top edge, and an artist’s rendition of the Titanic sinking, stern up, with lifeboats fleeing the scene, on the covers. Two copies exhibit cracked hinges.

Estimate $200 - 400151. Story of the Wreck of the Titanic. Two green hard-cover copies: Story of the Wreck of the Titanic: The Ocean’s Greatest Disaster, Memorial Edition, by Thomas Russell. P. A. Lind-

berg, Chicago, featuring the imprint, “Nearer My God to Thee,” across the top edge, and an artist’s rendition of the Titanic sinking, stern up, with lifeboats fleeing the scene; and the Sinking of the Titanic, Memorial Edition, by Thomas Russell. P. A. Lindberg, Chicago. This copy features a black spine, and bears no cover drawing.

Estimate $100 - 200

150. Story of the Wreck of the Ti-tanic. Two green, gold-lettered hardcover copies of the Story of the Wreck of the Titanic: The Ocean’s Greatest Disaster, Memo-rial Editions, by Marshall Everett. P. A. Lindberg, Chicago. Both books fea-ture the imprint, “Nearer My God to Thee,” across the top edge. Covers feature an artist’s rendition of the Titanic sinking, stern up, with lifeboats fleeing the scene.

Estimate $200 - 400

153. The Loss of the Steamship Titanic. Ten-stanza poem by John J. Friend of Bangor, Maine, entitled ‘The Loss of the Steamship Titanic: In Loving Remembrance of Those Who Lost Their Lives on Board the Steamship Titanic,’ 8.75 x 13.75, featuring an artist’s depiction of the liner at the top. In very good condition, with three noticeable diagonal creases, other light scattered creases and soiling, and mild overall toning.

Estimate $250 - 300

154. Titanic Relief Fund. Fund established to assist survivors and families of the victims. Capital & Counties Bank, Limited bank check, 8.25 x 4, stamped “Titanic Relief Fund,” payable to Mrs. J. Veale for ten shillings, stamp-dated May 27, 1917. In fine condition, with central vertical and horizontal folds, expected bank stamps and notations, and an ink cancellation through the signatures. James Veale was a second class passenger on the Titanic who died when the ship sank.

Estimate $200 - 300










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156. Titanic Memorial Padlock. A seldom seen me-morial piece created after the sinking of Titanic in 1912, this brass padlock shows an embossed image of a ship sinking on its face along with the distress call letters of CQD issuing from the mast via electrical bolts. Intended to commemorate the role that wireless radio played in the rescue of the Titanic survivors, the backside of the padlock features the embossed words, “Simmons” (the maker of the padlock), and “Wireless.” Key not present.

Estimate $700 - 900

155. Widener Family. Christmas card from 1929 sent from the Wideners’ Lynnewood Hall. Card measures 8.75 x 12 closed. Inside features a print of an engraving of a young boy by Timothy Cole, with a pre-printed holiday sentiment printed on the adjacent page. The engraving is signed by the artist. In very good condition, with a mild block of toning over sentiment, sentiment page detached, and some light toning and foxing to covers. This print is of artwork that hung in the Widener mansion and was commissioned by the Wideners.

Estimate $200 - 300

157. Titanic. Colorful commemorative needlepoint with lace edges, 27.5 x 22.5, with an image of the Titanic striking the iceberg, with people visible on the ship, as well as four lifeboats in the water. Stitched across the top is “S. S. Titanic Sinking After Striking An Iceberg In The North Atlantic on April 14. T.H. 1912.” In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical storage fold and scattered soiling, mainly to edges.

Estimate $100 - 200

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162. Nearer My God to Thee. Colorful original needle-point of the song title “Nearer My God to Thee,” 2 0 . 2 5 x 8 . Housed in a period frame to an overall size of 24.75 x 12.5. In very good condition, with uniform toning to background and several cracks to frame.

Estimate $100 - 200

161. Wreck of the Titanic. “Wreck of the Titanic” disaster souvenir napkin, 13.25 x 13.25, by the Palatine Printing Co., Wigan, Lan-cashire. Pink floral bordered napkin is headed at the top “In Memory of the Captain, Crew and Passengers who lost their lives by the Wreck of the Titanic,” with an engraving of the ship. There is a detailed descrip-tion of the vessel, described as “the last word in ocean-going science and luxury,” with her “sumptuous Café Parisien, an elaborately fitted restaurant, a gymnasium, Turkish baths, a swimming bath and a racquets court.” The messages of sympathy received from King George V, Queen Mary and Queen Alexandra are also reproduced. At the bot-tom, there is a “local list of crew,” i.e. the names of crew members born in Liverpool or Birkenhead. Double matted to an overall size of 15 x 15. In very good condition, with central horizontal and vertical fold and scattered creases and toning.

Estimate $300 - 500

160. Scribner’s. Scribner’s Magazine, March 1913, 7 x 10, 133 pages, featuring an 11-page article entitled “The Rescue of the ‘Titanic’ Survivors” by Captain Arthur H. Rostron of the Carpathia, which includes many photos of the rescue. In very good condition, with small tears and chip-ping to the edges of the covers and some pages, and light damp staining and a stray ink mark to the upper left of the front cover.

Estimate $200 - 300

159. The Independent. The Independent weekly magazine, May 30, 1912, 6.75 x 9.75, 52 pages, which features a few Titanic interest pieces. Includes a letter to the editor praising a past editorial concerning “the heroes of the ‘Titanic,’” as well as an article about the German maritime program, in part: “The Hamburg-American liner ‘Imperator’ was launched at Hamburg on May 23. This is the largest steamship in the world, 10.5 feet longer than the ‘Titanic.’” Also of interest is a lengthy feature about

John Masefield, the English writer whose own experience at sea informed much of his work. In fine condition, with light overall toning and trivial damp staining to the spine.

Estimate $200 - 300

158. Toll of the Sea. Il-lustration entitled ‘Toll of the Sea’ by Bernard Partridge, dedicated “to the memory of the brave men who went down in the Titanic, April 15th,” removed from the April 24, 1912, issue of London’s Punch magazine. Image depicts a distraught woman wrapped in an American flag, hand-in-hand with a Poseidon-like figure at the water’s edge, and features an elegy beneath. In fine condition.

Estimate $100 - 200

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163. Titanic NY Herald. Incredibly rare original full 12-page April 17, 1912, edition of the New York Herald, 16.5 x 23, with the triple line headline reading “The Titanic Torn Asunder When She Struck Iceberg Going At 18-Knot Speed,” with one of the lead stories headline’s reading “Only Gallantry Of Officers And Crew Saved The 868 Who Are Aboard The Carpathia.” Another reads, “The Titanic Sent Out Warning Of Icebergs One Hour Before The Crash.” Upper portion of the page has photographs of some of the socially prominent women on board the Titanic, including Lady Duff Gordon and Mrs. John Jacob Astor. In very good condition, with expected central horizontal fold uniform light toning, some mild damp-staining, a few light diagonal creases, and small tears and chips to edges.

Estimate $4,000 - 5,000

“The Titanic Torn Asunder”

165. Titanic Newspaper. Original April 19, 1912, library edition issue of The World newspaper, 18 x 21.5, 22 pages. Banner headline announces “Titanic’s Side Hit Berg And Boilers Blew Up; Carpathia In With Survivors; Stirring Story Of Heroism By World Man On Rescue Ship.” Smaller headlines on the front page read “Most of pas-sengers in berths when liner, speeding for a maiden voyage record at 23 knots an hour, received fatal blow—Explosion broke her in two, and she sank 2 hours and 35 minutes later—John Jacob Astor, Henry B. Harris and Jacques Futrelle displayed great heroism, as did crew—Band went down with ship, playing ‘Nearer My God to Thee.’…Revolver shots heard by many persons just before Titanic dived to her grave.” Front page also features a large image of Bruce Ismay, with a headline to his story reading “Ismay Declares He Welcomes Inquiry; Regrets Disaster.” Some chips, small tears, and repairs to very fragile edges, uniform toning, central horizontal fold, Ohio State Library stamp to top, and binding remnants to left edge, otherwise very good condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

164. Titanic NY Newspaper. Original February 29, 1912, New York newspaper advertisement contained within a 6.5 x 10 clipped newspaper section. Ad by the International Mercantile Marine Lines states near the top, “The Largest and Finest Steamers in the World, Olympic, Titanic, New 45,000 tons Each; Sail From New York, March 16, April 20.” Some paper loss to edges and a uniform shade of toning, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $100 - 200




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168. Titanic Minneapolis Newspaper. Original April 19, 1912, edition of The Minneapolis Morning Tribune, 17 x 24, with the entire front page taken up with reports of the sinking. Banner headline reads “Carpathia Brings 745 Titanic Survivors to land; 1601 Drowned; All Women But Three Are Saved.” Secondary headlines proclaim “Titanic’s Side Was Ripped In Crash; Huge Liner Breaks Amid-ship. Hundreds Take to Lifeboats,” “Passengers first refused to believe leviathan had received mortal wound—Party playing bridge resumed game after hearing of crash—Crew routs sleepers from berths to take to life boats—Captain refused to flee. Men are calm in face of danger. Distressing stories told by passengers in lifeboats—Rescued watch great liner break and settle—Astor last seen walking with wife—Great crowds pack New York piers when Carpathia docks.” Above the fold is also a table headlined “Titanic Horror Told In Figures.” Uniform toning, central horizontal and vertical fold scattered creases and edge tears, and some paper loss to edges, otherwise very good condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

167. Titanic Newspaper. Original April 17, 1912, library edition issue of The World newspaper, 18 x 21.25, 22 pages. Banner headline announces “Only The Carpathia Has Survivors Aboard, The Olympic Reports; 868 Saved, 1310 Lost.” A composite image of lines of relatives waiting for news outside the White Star Offices, as well as an image of Mrs. Benjamin Guggenheim. Front page also features a list of possible victims and several other sensational headlines. In good condition, with some chips, small tears, and repairs to very fragile edges, uniform toning, central horizontal fold, Ohio State Library stamp to top, and binding remnants to left edge.

Estimate $200 - 300

166. Titanic Newspaper. Original April 18, 1912, library edition issue of The World newspaper, 18 x 21.5, 22 pages. Banner headline an-nounces ”Carpathia Bringing Only 705 Survivors; Due Late To-night; Death List Now Up To 1477.” Above the fold also bears an Underwood and Underwood image of a large iceberg, with its headline stating “Monster Iceberg Photographed Near Scene of Titanic’s Crash,” and the Underwood caption reading “Group of Icebergs in Latitude 41,50 near the Titanic’s Grave.” In very good condition, with some chips, small tears, and repairs to very fragile edges, uniform toning, central horizontal fold, Ohio State Library stamp to top, and binding remnants to left edge.

Estimate $200 - 300

“Carpathia Brings 745 Titanic Survivors to land;

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169. Collection of Evening Wisconsin Newspapers. Collection of 14 issues of The Evening Wisconsin, no Sunday editions, all approximately dating from April 15–20, 22–27, and 29 and 30, 1912, with the headlines chronicling the latest developments of the Titanic. April 15 headline states “Titanic Sinking After Collision; Passengers Safe.” The following day the realization of the tragedy is reported in the headline “Titanic Sinks With 1341 Souls—868 Survivors Saved By Carpathia.” Issue also features an image of prominent Milwaukee passenger Captain E. G. Crosby. The April 18 issue has an image of the Titanic at sea, a map showing the area of the accident, and images of prominent passengers including the Astors, Archibald Butt, Isidor Straus, and Frank Millet. Headlines in later issues deal with the inquiry and other issues surrounding the accident, including one which states “Titanic Investigation is ‘Brutally Unfair,’ says J. Bruce Ismay.” In very good condition, with expected toning, fragile pages, edge tears, and binding holes to left edge. A great collection chronicling the first two weeks after the tragedy, which included several prominent Wisconsin residents.

Estimate $1,500 - 2,000

Two consecutive weeks of Titanic Wisconsin newspapers detailing the

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171. New York Sunday American. Memorial Titanic news-paper “Section to Commemorate the Loss of the Steamship” from the New York Sunday American, two pages, dated April 28, 1912, featuring an artist’s rendition of survivors rowing in “the first lifeboat to reach the side of the Carpathia,” with an oval image of “The Lost Titanic” in the top left corner. Remainder of newspaper features photos of survi-vors and victims, and several photos of the Carpathia. In good to very good condition, with partial separations along central horizontal fold, a couple areas of paper loss to edges, several binding holes along hinge, and a few edge tears.

Estimate $100 - 200

170. Harper’s Weekly. Complete original issue of Harper’s Weekly illustrated news-paper, dated April 27, 1912, 38 pages, 10.75 x 16. First page bears a photo of survi-vors in a lifeboat captioned “Some of the pitiful seven hundred. A boatload of the ‘Titanic’s’ survivors just before they were succored by the ‘Carpathia.’” Inside features an article and several more photos of the rescue and recovery. Repair to left edge of pages, paper loss and partial separation to front cover, scattered toning and damp staining, and a central vertical fold, otherwise very good condition.

Estimate $100 - 200

175. The Death-less Story of the Titanic. Scarce first edition of The Death-less Story of the Titanic: Complete Narrative with Many Illustrations, issued by Lloyd’s Weekly News, 9 x 12.5, 40 pages. Consists of detailed information and numerous images. A mild vertical bend, light overall toning, and small chips and tears to bottom edges of covers, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $100 - 200

174. Je sais tout. Je sais tout periodical published by Pierre Lafitte & Cie. of Paris, 6.25 x 9.25, 132 pages, May 15, 1912, featur-ing an article entitled “La catastrophe du ‘Titanic’” that includes

11 images related to the steamship, such as exterior and interior photos, portraits of Captain Smith, Jack Phillips, and famous victims, and il-lustrations of the liner. In very good condition, with covers absent and some slight separation to binding.

Estimate $100 - 200

173. The Sinking of the Titanic. Pamphlet en-titled The Sinking of the Titanic by Rev. G. A. Griswood, 3.25 x 5.75, 15 pages, published by the Bible Institute Colportage Ass’n of Chicago, containing the story of the ship with biblical references throughout the text. In fine condi-tion, with a light circular area of da mp staining and a small pencil notation to the last page.

Estimate $100 - 200

172. Terrible Disaster at Sea. Pamphlet featuring a melodramatic description of the accident at sea and an untitled poem by Harry Simmons, 5.25 x 8.25, two pages, April 29, 1912. Intersecting folds and light scat-tered creases, overall toning and damp staining, and a rusty pa-perclip mark and pencil notation to the top, otherwise very good condition.

Estimate $200 - 300










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176. The Graphic. Original and complete May 4, 1912, issue of The Graphic, 12.5 x 16.5, 28 pages. First page has an illustration of sev-eral crewmen on top of an overturned lifeboat, extending their arms to Captain Smith who is in the water in the foreground, with the inside having several more pages of photos and articles. In good to very good condition, with partial separation and paper loss to hinge, scattered toning, soiling, and damp staining (heavier to last few pages), a few partially separated pages, and scattered paper loss to some inside pages.

Estimate $200 - 300

177. The Daily Graphic. Original and complete April 20, 1912, issue of The Daily Graphic, entirely devoted as a Titanic memorial, 12.5 x 16.5, 20 pages. Front cover bears a large image of the liner, with the inside full of photos of victims and survivors,

stories of the disaster, and images of the relief efforts. In good condition, with horizontal tear to final few pages, central horizontal fold, scattered edge wear and paper loss, and toning and damp staining.

Estimate $200 - 300

178. The Illustrated London News. Com-plete original Illustrated London News periodical, dated May 4, 1912, 11.75 x 16, 40 pages. Front cover bears an image of the American inquiry, with the caption stating “Questioned by Sena-tor Smith; Mr. Joseph Bruce Ismay giving evidence at the American Inquiry into the ‘Titanic’ disaster.” Inside features pages of other articles and images of the disaster. In very good condition, with corner tip creases, scattered toning and soiling, binding holes to left edge, and several small edge tears to cover.

Estimate $200 - 300









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182. The Loss of the Titanic. Pam-phlet featuring a poem by W. A. Eaton entitled “The Loss of the Titanic,” 5.5 x 8.25, two pages. In good condition, with heavy intersecting folds with separations, scattered soil-ing (heavy to top of second page), and light toning.

Estimate $200 - 300

181. L’Illustration. Three original issues of L’Illustration, each 11.25 x 15.5, dated April 20, 27, and May 4, 1912, respectively. Each issue contains photos and articles, in French, relating to the Titanic di-saster. In overall very good condition.

Estimate $100 - 200

1 8 0 . J o h n T h a y e r ’ s Sketches of the Sinking. A full page from the May 11, 1912, Illustrated London News, 15.75 x 11, with a reproduction of a series of sketches of the sinking of the

Titanic, as recounted by survivor John B. Thayer, Jr., while on board the Carpathia. Titled at the top, “Made By A Survivor, On An Overturned Collapsible Boat, As The ‘Titanic’ Was Sinking.” Caption at the bottom notes, “Sketches of the stages of the sinking of the ‘Titanic’ made by Mr. John B. Thayer Jun, while he was on one of the vessel’s collapsible boats, and filled in by Mr. L. P. Skidmore on the Carpathia.” The six images show the ship breaking in two and slowly disappearing below the surface. In fine condition, with some scattered light soiling.

Estimate $200 - 300

179. Le Petit Jour-nal. Original color supple-ment of the Le Petit Journal, 12 x 17, dated June 2, 1912, with the back cover featur-ing a full page illustration of ship passengers entering into a lifeboat, captioned at the bottom, in French, “La Lecon du Titanic,” [The Lesson of Titanic]. In very good condition, with scat-tered edge tears and chips, mild toning, and a partial separation to hinge.

Estimate $200 - 300

183. The Loss of the Titanic: A Poem. Poem entitled ‘The Loss of the Titanic’ by A. J. Tilley, printed on black-bordered cardstock, December 7, 1912, featur-ing a description of the disaster on the front and the 12-stanza poem inside. In very good condition, with scattered foxing and soiling throughout.

Estimate $300 - 400

184. Tuck’s Oilette. Tuck’s ‘Oilette’ postcard, 3.5 x 5.5, with a color il-lustration of the Titanic on the front by Oilette, postmarked London, April 27, 1912. Reverse bears a short letter in Italian. A half-penny stamp is affixed to the image side of the postcard. In very good to fine condition, with pencil notations and toning to correspondence side, and aforementioned stamp and postmark to image side.

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187. Tichnor Brothers. Original period print of a full-length image of the Titanic, 22 x 14.25, published by Tichnor Broth-ers of Boston, and stating “Sunk in the greatest Marine Disaster in History. April 15, 1912.” Caption to the right gives a brief history of the doomed liner, with a small chart to the left side plotting the boat’s course and where it sank. A single tack hole to each corner, a couple missing corner tips, a noticeable crease to left side, small tear to right edge, and scattered creases and surface marks, otherwise very good condition.

Estimate $100 - 200

186. White Star L i n e r T i ta n i c Launched. Vintage 13.75 x 6 print affixed to a thick mount featuring a full-length port side view of the Titanic, captioned at the bottom: “White Star Liner R. M. S. ‘Titanic’ Launched 31st May, 1911. Sank off Cape Race on Maiden Voyage 15th April, 1912. 1565 Passengers Lost.” In good condition, with heavy creases, soiling, toning, chipping, surface marks, and light pencil notations.

Estimate $200 - 300

185. In Memoriam: Titanic. Black-bordered memorial poster, 17.75 x 13, featuring a large image of the Titanic leaving the harbor, captioned: “In Memoriam, ‘Titanic,’ Sunk on her maiden voyage off Cape Race, April 15th, 1912, The most appalling disas-ter in Maritime History, with a loss of over 1,500 lives.” Multiple vertical folds, heavy scattered creases, heavy paper loss to the upper left, and lightly trimmed edges, otherwise very good condition.

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189. St. Paul’s Ca-thedral Memorial Service. Program for the “Memorial Service for those who perished through the foundering of the SS. ‘Titanic’ on Monday, April 15, 1912,” held at St. Paul’s Cathedral on April 19, 1912, 6.5 x 8, 12 pages. Features a guide to the hymns and prayers of the mass. In very good condition, with moderate foxing and soiling to the covers, and a small tear to the upper border of the back cover.

Estimate $400 - 600

193. Nearer, My God, to Thee. Vic-tor Record of ‘Nearer, My God, to Thee,’ 10 inches in diameter, with the artist listed as Mark Andrews, an organist. In fine condition, a few light surface scratches to both sides.

Estimate $100 - 200

192. Nearer, My God, to Thee. Co-lumbia Disc Record of ‘Nearer, My God, to Thee,’ seven inches in diameter, with the artist listed as “Orchestra with Brass Quartet.” In fine condi-tion, a few light surface scratches to both sides.

Estimate $100 - 200

191. Vocalion Re-cord. Gambler ‘The Sinking of the Titanic/Rovin’ album, #A 15148, by George Reneau on Vocalion Records. In fine condi-tion, scattered light surface scratches to both sides.

Estimate $200 - 300

190. Grand Bo-hemian Concert for the Titanic Relief Fund. Beauti-ful program for the Grand Bohemian Concert in aid of the Mansion House Titanic Relief Fund at King’s Hall, May 17, 1912, 7.25 x 11.25, two pages. Front cover bears an artist’s portrayal of the Titanic and program is bound with brown string. In fine condition.

Estimate $400 - 600

188. The Titanic Band Memorial Concert. Program for “The ‘Titanic’ Band Memorial Concert” at Royal Albert Hall on May 24, 1912, 7.25 x 9.75, 15 pages. One page is dedicated to the eight Titanic bandsmen who heroically played as the ship went down. The concert was to feature music by Chopin, Mendels-sohn, Tchaikovsky, Wagner, and Bach, among others, performed by or-chestras from across England. Covers absent and heavy separation along spine, otherwise very good condition.

Estimate $250 - 300







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198. The Band Played ‘Nearer My God to Thee’ As the Ship Went Down. Sheet music for Mark Beam/Harold Jones’ ‘The Band Played ‘Nearer My God to Thee’ as the Ship Went Down—In Memory of the Heroes of the Ill-Fated Titanic,’ five pages, published in 1912 by Joe Morris Music Company, New York. The cover features black and purple ink, accentuated by a memorial wreath. Re-paired tears to the pages.

Estimate $100 - 200

197. Nearer, My God, to Thee. Two different copies of sheet music for ‘Nearer, My God, To Thee,’ the first, by Drumheller and published in 1908 by Eclipse Publishing, features two angels kneeling on the cover, heads uplifted to gaze at a crown of thorns with an actual crown in the center; and the second, by Spencer and published in 1911 by De Luxe Music, features an ornate artist’s rendition of two angels hovering above a woman with a child in her arms. The first copy exhibits some repaired tearing and the cover held by a few pieces of tape at the hinge, and the cover of the second copy is separated.

Estimate $100 - 200

196. Be British. Sheet music for Pelham & Wright’s ‘Be British!,’ three pages, published in 1912 by the Lawrence Wright Music Co., London. Cover features a real photo of the Titanic, and the printed message across the top, “Dedicated to the Gallant Ill-Fated Crew of the ‘Titanic.’” First interior page exhibits a moderate tear and paper loss to the bottom edge.

Estimate $100 - 200

195. Be British and Stand Your Post. Double-sided re-cord ‘In remembrance of the ’Titanic,’ featuring ‘Be British!’ and ‘Stand to Your Post,’ both sung by Ernest Gray. Housed in its origi-nal sleeve. Moderate wear and tearing to the sleeve, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 400

194. Enrico Caru-so. Rare RCA Victor Red Seal 78 rpm record, ‘Ombra Mai Fu (Largo)/The Lost Chord’ performed by En-rico Caruso, in its original paper sleeve. Record in fine condition; sleeve in very good condition, with scattered creases, chips, and tears. Caruso memo-rably performed The Last Chord on April 29, 1912, at the Metropolitan Opera House benefit concert for the families of Titanic victims.

Estimate $100 - 200







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201. Olympic and Titanic. Vivid 1925 Duncan’s Cigarettes ‘Evo-lution of the Steamship’ series color tobacco card, 2.5 x 1.5, featuring a beau-tiful artist’s rendition of the Titanic at sea during a sunset. Bears a brief printed description of the Titanic on the reverse. In fine condition.

Estimate $100 - 200

203. Vinola Otto Toilet Soap. Ad for Vinola Otto Toilet Soap removed from the April 20, 1912, issue of the Illustrated London News, 11.5 x 16.25, featuring a large artist’s rendition of the Titanic in the center and drawings of the interior below, captioned at the top: “The New White Star Liner, R.M.S. ‘Titanic’ is the largest vessel in the world. It is not only in size but also in the luxury of her appointments that the ‘Titanic’ takes first place among the big steamers of the world. By the provision of Vinola Otto Toilet Soap for her first-class passengers the ‘Titanic’ also leads as offering a higher standard of Toilet Luxury and comfort at sea.” In fine condition. An interesting ad in that it continued to run for at least some time after the disaster.

Estimate $200 - 300

202. Just as the Ship Went Down. Sheet music for ‘Just as the Ship Went Down,’ 10.5 x 13.75, five pages with insert, lyrics by Edith Maida Lessing and music by Gibson and Adler, published in 1912 by the Harold Rossiter Music Company of Chicago. Cover features an artist’s rendition of lifeboats escaping from the sinking ship. In very good con-dition, with a noticeable crease to the lower left, other light scattered creases, separations to spine repaired with tape inside, and small tape-repaired tears to borders.

Estimate $100 - 200

200. Be British! Sheet music for ‘Be British!,’ 10 x 14, six pages with insert, written and composed by Paul Pelham and Lawrence Wright, published in 1912 by the Lawrence Wright Music Co. of London. Cover features an image of the Titanic beside a tugboat, and bears the text: “Dedicated to The Gallant Ill-Fated Crew of the ‘Titanic.’” Also bears an ownership signature dated 1915. In very good condition, with scattered foxing and soiling, a tape-reinforced spine, and chips and tears to the edges.

Estimate $100 - 200

199. The Wreck of the Titanic. Two different copies of sheet music for ‘The Wreck of the Titanic,’ five pages, published in 1912 by H. Kirkus Dugdale Co., Washington, D. C. The first, by Kirkpatrick and Hanford, features ornate purple printing; and the second, by Euler and Stanley, boasts elegant black print.

Estimate $100 - 200

“The ‘Titanic’ also leads as offering a higher standard of

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206. Jean Cocteau. Original handwritten manu-script, in French, entitled “Titanic,” two onionskin pages, 8.25 x 10.75. The heavily cor-rected manuscript has six stan-zas written out by Cocteau and was intended for the famous ballet he wrote for Diaghilev in 1917, with music by Erik Satie entitled ‘Parade.’ This is a pre-surrealist poem where the gypsy band was playing “Plus pres de toi mon Dieu” [Nearer My God to Thee], and the captain states “if we all dive the sharks may claim some of us.” A mild shade of toning and scattered light creases and wrinkles, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $1,000 - 1,500

205. Helen Taft. Original vintage glossy 7 x 10 Harris and Ewing photo of Helen Taft at the dedication of the Women’s Titanic Memorial in Washing-ton, D. C. News caption affixed to reverse, dated May 26, 1931, reads, in part: “Mrs. William Howard Taft…as she unveiled the Memorial in Potomac Park…dedicated to the hero-ism of men who lost their lives in the Titanic disaster.” In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and dings.

Estimate $100 - 200

204. Pathfinder: Women and Chil-dren First. Complete June 13, 1931, issue of Pathfinder, 8.25 x 11.5, 31 pages. Cover features an artist’s image of a memo-rial to the “brave men of the ill-fated steamship Ti-tanic.” Mild toning, small tear to top edge, some light creases, and a small label affixed near top edge of front cover, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

Cocteau’s poem for the 1917 ballet Parade, one of the most significant

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210. Titanic O. B. R. Kentucky Whiskey Bottle. Limited edition O. B. R. Kentucky Straight Bourbon 86 Proof Whiskey 4/5 quart ceramic Titanic replica, 17 x 5.5, featuring a spout and a portion of the original corkscrew at the stern. In fine condition, with the expected wear from handling. Accompanied by the original box and an original card featuring the replica.

Estimate $400 - 600

209. Titanic Clock. Molded relief replica clock, modelled after the hand-carved mahogany clock on the Titanic’s grand staircase, 15.5 x 21.5 x 2.25. Clock features a relief image of Honour and Glory crowning Time. In fine condition. Batteries not included.

Estimate $400 - 600

2 0 8 . J a c k Odell. Limited edit ion 16.25 x 23.25 print of the last photo ever taken of the Titanic, taken by Kate Odell on April 11, 1912, at Queenstown, Ire-land, numbered

#71/100, signed at the bottom in pencil “Jack D. Odell, 11th April 1992.” Print also features the Harland and Wolff blueprint of Titanic below the photograph. In fine condition.

Estimate $100 - 200

207. Mrs. Brown Refused to Sink. Advertisement for US Sav-ings Bonds removed from a magazine, 10 x 14, Novem-ber 14, 1955, featuring an image of Titanic survivor Margaret Tobin Brown and a dramatic summary of her rescue. In fine condition.

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2 1 6 . W or l d ’s Greatest Gantry, Belfast. Unused ‘Philco Series’ color postcard of the ways in Belfast, printed at the Works in Germany, captioned at the top: “The World’s Greatest Gantry, in Harland and Wolff’s North Shipyard, Belfast.” In fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

215 . World ’s Greatest Gantry, Belfast. Unused Brit-ish ‘Philco Series’ color postcard of a steamer on the ways in Belfast, cap-tioned at the bottom: “The World’s Greatest Gantry, in Harland & Wolff’s North

Shipyard, Belfast.” Moderate wear to the edges and corner tips, and a couple ink notations to the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

214. Harland & Wolff’s (Ship-building Yard), Belfast. Unused ‘Cam-era Graphs’ color postcard of a ship’s construction in progress, published by Misch & Stock of Belfast, captioned at the bottom: “Harlands & Wolff’s (Shipbuilding Yard), Belfast.” Two noticeable creases to the lower corners, and light soiling to the upper left corner, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

213. Harland & W o l f f ’ s South Yard, Belfast. Scottish ‘Valentine’s Series’ postcard featuring an aerial view of Harland and Wolff’s shipyard, captioned at the top: “Harland & Wolff’s South Yard, Belfast.” Postmarked illegibly and bears a letter in ink, in part: “I’ve been in Scotland & Ireland for 3 wks, back to day & did 2 shows.” In very good condition, with light scattered creases, soiling, and cracking to the finish.

Estimate $250 - 300

212. Harland & W o l f f ’ s South Yard, Belfast. Unused ‘Valentine’s Series’ postcard featuring an aerial view of the Harland and Wolff’s shipyard, captioned at the bottom: “Har-

land & Wolff’s South Yard, Belfast.” In fine condition.

Estimate $250 - 300

211. New Offices of the White Star Line. Unused color postcard featuring an illustrated likeness of the White Star Line offices, captioned at the bottom: “”New offices of the White Star Line, 1 & 2, Eden Quay, Dublin. Telephone No. 1832, Telegraphic Address: Oceanic.” In fine condition, with trivial corner tip dings.

Estimate $500 - 600

217. Harland and Wolff’s Shipbuild-ing Yard, Belfast. Unused postcard depicting the shipyard where the Titanic was designed and built, published by Wal-ton of Belfast, captioned

at the bottom: “Harland and Wolff’s Shipbuilding Yard, Belfast.” In fine condition.

Estimate $300 - 400








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221. Titanic. Unused French real photo postcard of the majestic White Star Line steamer in the open ocean. In very good condition, with scattered creases, ton-ing, and soiling.

Estimate $200 - 300

222. The New White Star Liner Titanic. Unused color postcard published by John Adams of Southampton, featuring an image of the Titanic and a list of technical statistics about the ship, including overall length and breadth, anchor weights, number of decks, and top speed, captioned at the top of the list, “The New White Star Liner ‘Titanic.’” In very good condition, with noticeable creasing to the corners and light scattered toning and soiling. A postcard with an important association, as the Titanic began her disastrous voyage from Southampton.

Estimate $400 - 600

220. Titanic Successfully Launched. Unused ‘Real Photo Series’ postcard by Walton of Belfast, featuring a real photo of the Titanic at its launch, captioned at the bottom: “The ‘Titanic’ Successfully Launched May 31st, 1911. Length 882ft. 6in., Breadth 92ft. 6in., Speed 21 Knots, Gross Tonnage 45,000 Tons, Accommodation 2,500 Passen-gers, 860 Crew.” In fine condition, with some light rubbing to the finish.

Estimate $500 - 600

219. Black Coun-try Industries Anchors. British real photo postcard depict-ing an enormous ‘Hing-ley-Netherton’ anchor, captioned at the bottom: “Black Country Industries. The largest anchors in the

world are made near Dudley.” Postmarked September 17, 1916, in Crad-ley Heath, and bears a letter in ink, in part: “Just a line thanking you for pc, have not had time to wait before as we are working Sundays & until half-past nine every night.” In fine condition, with trivial silvering to dark areas of the image.

Estimate $250 - 300

218. Harland & Wolff’s North Yard. Gorgeous and detailed real photo postcard of the Titanic being built, captioned at the bottom: “Harland & Wolff’s North Yard, with the ‘Titanic’ on the ways.” Postmarked August 18, 1911, in Belfast, and bears a brief letter in pencil, in full: “We saw this vessel this morning. Good voyage. It is a wonderful place—Belfast. I will tell you more about it later.” A line of stray ink to the upper left, light corner tip creases, and some soiling to the reverse, otherwise fine condition. An incredible, early postcard with a great photo and terrific content about the Titanic.

Estimate $500 - 600

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226. American Bankers Association. Color postcard produced by the American Bankers Association, featuring an artist’s depiction of a husband and wife traveling by train and steamship, with a book of travelers’ checks in the center. Postmarked June 3, 1911, in Pittsburg, Kansas, and bears a letter in ink, in part: “Hope you are not having as hot weather there as we are here. Don’t believe it is ever going to rain again since is dry & dusty.” Trivial corner tip dings and some light surface loss to the reverse, otherwise fine condition. At the time the Titanic was built, White Star Lines was owned by J. P. Mor-gan as a subsidiary of his International Mercantile Marine Co., so his financial interests would have been promoted through both White Star Line steamship travel and the sale of traveler’s checks.

Estimate $200 - 400

225. Launch of the S.S. Ti-tanic. Unused ‘The Real Photo Series’ real photo postcard, by Hurst & Co. of Belfast, featuring a photo of Titanic’s stern, captioned at the bottom: ”Launch of the S. S. ‘Titanic’ at Belfast 31st May 1911,” with the ship’s dimensions. Address area on the reverse bears an ink signature. In fine condition.

Estimate $500 - 600

224. Largest and Finest Steamers in the World, Olympic and Titanic. Unused postcard featuring an artist’s rendition of a White Star Line steamship, captioned at the bottom: “Largest and Finest Steamers in the world, White Star Line, ‘Olympic,’ ‘Titanic,’ 882.5 Feet Long, 45,000 Tons Register, 92.5 Feet Broad.” In very good condition, with light scattered creases, overall toning, and some surface loss and dings to the corners and borders.

Estimate $500 - 600

223. Passengers Preparing to Board Titanic. Unposted post-card depicting a group of passengers and their luggage before boarding the great steamship, captioned at the bottom: “Passengers preparing to board the Titanic for its ill-fated voyage in April 1912.” Unpostmarked but reverse bears an address and sentiment in ink. In fine condition, with mild toning to the lower right and scattered soiling to the reverse. A truly chilling image.

Estimate $400 - 600

Unique association between the Titanic and the American

Bankers Association

Rare postcard depicting unlucky souls waiting to board the Titanic






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232. Entrance to Belfast Harbour. Real photo postcard by Hurst & Co. of Belfast, with an image of the entrance to the harbor where the Titanic was designed and built, captioned at the bottom: “Entrance

to Belfast Harbour.” Postmarked July 15, 1911, in Belfast, and bears a brief letter in ink, in full: “Just to let you know I am in the land of the living, letter following.” A noticeable crease to the upper left corner and a few light scattered creases, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

231. White Star Liner Titanic. Un-used British ‘National Series’ color postcard featuring an artist’s ren-dition of the Titanic before meeting its tragic fate, captioned at the top: “White Star Liner, ‘Titanic.’” In fine condition, with a light crease to the upper left corner.

Estimate $200 - 400

230. Captain Smith and Officers of the Titanic. Unused ‘Signal Series’ real photo postcard of nine officers on the Titanic, captioned at the bottom: “Captain Smith, & Officers of the Titanic.” Reverse bears an ink signature. Light scattered creases, surface impres-sions, and soiling, otherwise fine condition. This photograph was taken on board the Titanic before it left Southampton on its maiden voyage; only four of the officers pictured would survive.

Estimate $600 - 800

229. T.S.S. Titanic. Tuck’s ‘Cel-ebrated Liner Series’ color postcard, featuring an artist’s rendition of the Titanic cutting through the ocean, with a White Star Line logo to the upper left, captioned in the lower left: “T.S.S. Titanic.” Postmarked April 1912, in Liverpool, and bears a letter in pencil, in full: “Cyril went off very well indeed, but I gave him some promises which I returned to him, & I hope we shall be able to do.”

In fine condition, with a few light creases and trivial foxing to the right border on the reverse.

Estimate $200 - 300

228. Titanic: The Sunken Oceanliner. Unposted Austrian real photo postcard of the Titanic being guided by tugboats during her sea trials, published by Bruder Kohn of Vienna, captioned at the top: “‘Titanic,’ der gesunkene Oceandampfer.” Reverse bears an untranslated description of the disaster in German. In fine condition, with scattered silvering to dark areas of the image.

Estimate $300 - 500

227. American Bankers Associa-tion. Unused color postcard produced by the American Bankers Asso-ciation, featuring an artist’s rendering of a crowd cheer-ing on the departure of an Olympic-class ocean liner, with a book of travelers’ checks in the background. A short advertisement about travelers’ checks is printed on the reverse. In fine condition, with a couple trivial corner tip creases.

Estimate $200 - 300

“Captain Smith, & Officers of the Titanic”

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235. Titanic Memorial, Belfast. British hand-colored postcard featuring an artist’s depiction of the Belfast Titanic memorial and surrounding cityscape, captioned at the bottom: “Titanic Memorial, Belfast.” Postmarked February 22, 1921, in Belfast, and bears a letter in ink, in part: “We all are going on all right, hoping you all are the same.” Some surface wear and light corner tip creases, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

234. Entrance to Belfast Harbour. Unused real photo postcard by Hurst & Co. of Belfast, with an image of the entrance to the harbor where the Titanic was designed and built, captioned at the bot-tom: “Entrance to Belfast Harbour.” Some light spotting to the finish, and scattered soiling and a pencil notation to the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

233. Pre-sink-ing Titanic. Two color postcards from Raphael Tuck & Sons’ celebrated liner se-ries, 5.5 x 3.5, both featuring the White Star Liner in all her glory on the ocean, before the crash. The reverse of the first, a card published pre-sinking, bears a printed description of the T. S. S. Titanic: “The White Star triple-screw steamer ‘Titanic’ launched at Belfast 31st May, 1911, is one of the largest vessel afloat at the present time, and is a won-derful achievement of British shipbuild-ing, combined with the enterprise of the owners. This modern leviathan is nearly 900 feet long, 45,000 tons gross register, and 66,000 tons displacement. The ‘Titanic,’ in the White Star Line’s mail and passenger service between Southampton, Cherbourg, Queenstown and New York, has accommodation for about 2,500 passengers, with a crew of 860.” Postmarked April 16, 1912, this postcard bears an ink message, “This is the ship that sunk, Yours, Johanna, April 1912.” The second card, published post-sinking, bears the same informational segment, but in the past-tense. Pre-sinking card exhibits a small tear to the bottom edge. The postmarked card is the earliest known non-memorial card in existence.

Estimate $10,000 - 12,000

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241. The Docks, Southampton. Unused ‘The Ashfield Series’ postcard fea-turing an image of a White Star Line steamer in Southampton, cap-tioned at the bottom: “The Docks, Southamp-ton.” Silvering to dark areas of the image and moderate foxing to the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

240. Titanic Launched at Belfast, Ire-land. Unused British postcard featuring an image of the Titanic in the shipyard stocks, captioned at the top:

“Titanic launched at Belfast, Ireland—May 31, 1911.” In fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

239. Farewell to Belfast. Unused ‘Real Photo Series’ postcard by Walton of Belfast, featuring a superb real photo of the Titanic after her launch from Harland and Wolff’s shipyard, captioned at the bottom: “Farewell to Belfast, Departure of the largest vessel in the world, the White Star Liner ‘Titanic,’ 46,328 tons, April 3rd, 1912.” Reverse bears a greeting in ink. In fine condition, with light crazing and soiling to the upper right corner.

Estimate $500 - 600

238. Triple-screw Steamer Titanic. British real photo postcard featuring a profile view of the Titanic, captioned at the bottom: “White Star Triple-Screw Steamer ‘Ti-tanic’ 45,000 Tons, which sank on April 15th, 1912, with 1,500 people.” Postmarked July 1912, in Dorset, and bears a brief letter in ink, in part: “Don’t you trouble about meeting Elsie as they are going to leave Gillingham by the 9-7- so she will be at Lympstone about 12 o’clock.” A heavy diagonal crease, and other scattered marks and creases, otherwise very good condition.

Estimate $300 - 500

237. S.S. Titan-ic Leaving Bel-fast. Unused ‘The Real Photo Series’ real photo postcard, by Hurst & Co. of Belfast, of the Titanic looming over three other ships on the way to Southampton

before her maiden voyage, captioned at the bottom: “The world’s biggest ship, the S.S. Titanic leaving Belfast April 2nd, for Southampton, from thence she sailed for New York April 10th, carrying 2340 passengers and crew. Sank Monday, April 15th, off the coast of Newfoundland after a collision with an iceberg. All the passengers and crew perished except 705 rescued by S.S. Carpathia.” Reverse bears an ink salutation. In fine condition.

Estimate $250 - 300

236. Titanic—Belfast. Unused real photo postcard of a composite pho-tograph and artist’s rendition of the Ti-tanic dry docked at the Belfast shipyard where it was de-signed and built by Harland and Wolff, captioned at the bottom: “The new White Star Liner ‘Titanic’ (45,000 tons) nearing completion; docked in the largest grav-ing dock in the world. Belfast, February 1912.” In fine condition, with trivial soiling to the left border, a mild circular ripple to the emulsion on the left side, and an erased pencil notation to the reverse.

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246. The White Star Dock, Southampton. F. G. O. Stuart real photo post-card of the White Star Line’s massive ships in Southampton’s harbor, captioned at the bottom: “The White Star Dock, South-ampton.” Postmarked June 12, 1922, in Southampton, and bears a brief note from a steward on the Orient Line’s S.S. Osterley in pencil, in full: “Arrived quite Safe plenty of Time will write letter later.” Light scattered creases, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $300 - 500

245. White Star Liner Titanic. Unused Rotary ‘Photographic Series’ real photo postcard depicting the Titanic leaving Southampton, captioned at the bottom: “White Star Liner Titanic, Length 882 ft. 6 ins. Breadth 92 ft. 6 ins. 45,000 Ton-

nage. Sailed from Southampton on her ill-fated maiden voyage on April 10th, 1912, carrying 2,350 passengers and crew. Struck an iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland, perished on Monday, April 15th, 1912.” In fine condition, with a crease to the upper left corner tip. An exceptionally clear photo of the Titanic at the start of her voyage, with an interesting error in the caption—rather than the 2,350 quoted, there were 2,224 people actually aboard the ship. A superb postcard.

Estimate $250 - 300

244. S.S. Titanic leaving South-ampton on her Maiden Voyage. Real photo postcard of the Titanic casting off from Berth 44 just after noon, published in a series by G. D. Courtney of Southamp-ton, captioned at the bottom: “S.S. Titanic ‘leaving’ Southampton on her Maiden Voyage April 10, 1912.” Postmarked May 1912, in Southampton, and bears a brief letter in purple pencil, in part: “Many thanks for apple received. They are the best.” A couple horizontal surface impressions to the upper left, light corner tip dings, and some silvering to dark areas of the image, otherwise fine condition. A fantastic image of the Titanic as she began her tragic voyage.

Estimate $250 - 300

243. S.S. Titan-ic in Dock at Southampton. Rare unused real photo postcard featuring a crisp vertical photo of the Titanic docked, cap-tioned at the bottom: “S.S. Titanic. In Dock at Southampton.” The photographer’s name, “H. Symes,” also ap-pears to the lower right. In very good condition, with light scattered surface marks, impres-sions, creases, and soil-ing, and an area of stray red ink to the top. This has become one of the most famous images

of the Titanic, and has appeared in numerous books, newspapers, and magazines, including Life and Time.

Estimate $500 - 600

242. S.S. Titanic. Unused real photo postcard of the Titanic docked in Southamp-ton, captioned at the bottom: “S.S. Titanic.” In fine condition, with a few trivial dings to the lower corner tips. A striking portrait of the steamship.

Estimate $500 - 600

Postmarked May 1912, the Titanic casts off

“S.S. Titanic. In Dock at Southampton”

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251. Queenstown Harbour. Unused color postcard featuring an artist’s portrayal of tenders shuttling passengers and luggage to the Titanic, with the Ireland in the fore-ground and the America in

the background, captioned at the bottom: “Tenders coming alongside the Liner, Queenstown Harbour.” Some foxing to the upper right and light corner tip dings, otherwise fine condition. The Queenstown port was not deep enough for the Titanic to dock, so she anchored out in the harbor while the tenders delivered 120 new passengers. Queenstown was the last stop before the Titanic began her transatlantic voyage.

Estimate $200 - 300

250. Olympic and Titanic. Vibrant color postcard featuring artist’s depiction of the White Star Line ships, captioned at the top: “White Star Line” and “Triple-Screw R.M.S. ‘Olympic’ and ‘Titanic,’ 45,000 Tons each. The Largest Steamers in the World.” Postmarked September 10, 1911, in Stapleton, and bears a brief untranslated letter in French. Mild wear to the corner tips, an ink ownership stamp and white-out notation to the reverse, and some surface loss to the reverse due to removal of the postage stamp, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $300 - 500

249. Titanic—C h e r b o u r g . French postcard de-picting the Titanic in Cherbourg Harbour by Collection P. B. of Cherbourg, captioned at the top: “Le paquebot geant ‘Titanic’ de la White Star Line, en rade de Cherbourg, le plus grand du monde qui vient de couler pres de Terre-Neuve faisant de nombreuses Victimes.” Postmarked July 17, 1915, in Cherbourg, and bears a brief untranslated letter in pencil in French. In fine condition, with some stray postmark ink to the front.

Estimate $200 - 300

248. Cherbourg—La Gare Maritime. French postcard featuring an illustration of Cher-bourg Station by Collec-tion F. C. of Cherbourg, captioned at the top: “Cherbourg—La Gare Maritime.” Postmarked

June 18, 1921, in Cherbourg, and bears an untranslated letter in French. Light scattered toning and soiling, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

247. Titanic Leaving Southampton Docks. Rare unused real photo post-card by Max Mills featuring a starboard side view of the Titanic at the start of her maiden voyage, captioned at the bottom: “White Star Liner ‘Titanic,’ leaving Southampton Docks, April 10th 1912.” In fine condition, with light toning to the left border and mild rippling to the emulsion. An exceptional photo that emphasizes the truly gargantuan size of the ocean liner.

Estimate $500 - 600

Titanic begins her journey

252. Steamer Ti-tanic. Unused first-printing Tichnor Bros. postcard featuring an art-ist’s depiction of the Ti-tanic, captioned at the top: “Steamer Titanic,” with facts about the disaster listed below. The first printing had the number of lives lost at 1300, and the printing plate was edited to read 1500 for the second printing. Light scattered soiling and a tiny area of surface loss to the rear of the ship, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300







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253. World’s Greatest Gan-try, Belfast. Unposted ‘Philco Series’ postcard depicting a dry docked Olympic-class liner, captioned at the top: “The World’s Greatest Gantry, in Harland and Wolff’s North Shipyard, Belfast.” Unpostmarked but reverse bears a letter in ink dated March 24, 1919, in part: “To day we had a walk round Alexandra Park & viewed this place. The Olympic & Titanic & other large ships were built. One large boat is being built as shown in picture at time of writing.” In fine condition, with trivial surface loss to lower corner tips. A thoughtful firsthand account of “The World’s Greatest Gantry.”

Estimate $200 - 300

254. White Star R.M.S Titanic Launch. Rare unposted ‘Signal Series’ real photo postcard of the Titanic beginning her maiden voy-age, captioned at the bot-tom: “White Star Line R.M.S. ‘Titanic’ Launches 31st May 1911.” Reverse bears an original note in ink, in part: “Sunk at 10:30pm Monday April 14/12

270 miles from Newfoundland…Lives lost—1635—Saved—705.” In fine condition. A stark contrast between the exquisite image of ship’s joyous launch and somber note on the reverse.

Estimate $500 - 600

“Sunk at 10:30pm Monday April 14/12 270 miles from Newfoundland...Lives lost—1635—Saved—705”

255. Titanic. First-printing Tichnor Bros. postcard featur-ing an artist’s rendition of the Titanic at sea, captioned at the bottom: “Steamer Titanic,” with facts about the disaster listed below. Postmarked April 23, 1912, aboard the USS Virginia, and bears a brief letter in ink, in full: “This picture will give you a better idea of the size of the Titanic.” Mild toning and soiling, and a trivial crease to the lower right corner tip, otherwise fine condition. The first printing of this postcard had the number

of lives lost at 1300, and the printing plate was edited to read 1500 for the second printing. An uncommon error postcard with an explanatory letter from right after the disaster, when the people worldwide were tremendously interested in the ship and the tragedy.

Estimate $200 - 300

Postmarked April 23, 1912: “This picture will give you a better idea of the size of the Titanic”

Belfast tourist writes of Harland and Wolff’s operations, where “The Olympic & Titanic & other large ships were built”







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256. Titanic Starting on her First and Last Voyage. Unused postcard featuring an image of the Titanic beginning her voyage across the Atlantic, published by Solomon Brothers of London and bearing printed facts on the reverse, captioned at the bottom: “The ‘Titanic’ starting on her First and Last Voyage.” Scattered surface marks and soiling, otherwise fine condition. A desirable postcard.

Estimate $500 - 600

260. Steamer Titanic. Unused se cond-p r int ing Tichnor Bros. post-card featuring an artist’s rendition of the Titanic, cap-tioned at the top: “Steamer Titanic,” with facts about the disaster listed below. The first printing had the number of lives lost at 1300, and the printing plate was edited for the second printing to read “1500.” In very good condition, with scattered soiling, wear to the corner tips, and light damp staining to the lower border.

Estimate $100 - 200

259. White Star Liner Titanic. Unused British ‘National Series’ postcard featuring an artistic likeness of the Titanic pre-accident, captioned at the top: “White Star Liner, ‘Titanic.’ Left Southampton on maiden voyage, April 10th 1912. Collided with icefield and sank, Monday 15th April. Length, 882 feet; beam, 92 feet; tonnage 46,192. Captain, E. J. Smith.” Light scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

258. White Star Liner Ti-tanic. Unused British ‘National Series’ color post-card featuring an artist’s rendition of the Titanic at sea, captioned at the top: “White Star Liner, ‘Titanic.’ Left Southampton on maiden voyage, April 10th 1912. Collided with icefield and sank, Monday 15th April. Length, 882 feet; beam, 92 feet; tonnage 46,192. Captain, E. J. Smith.” In fine condition, with a ding to the upper left corner.

Estimate $300 - 400

257. White Star Liner Ti-tanic. Unused ‘National Series’ postcard featuring two verses of “Near-er, My God, to Thee” and an artist’s ren-dering of the Titanic in a white-capped

sea, captioned at the top: “White Star Liner ‘Titanic.’ Left Southampton on maiden voyage, April 10th 1912. Collided with icefield and sank, Monday 15th April. Length, 882 feet; beam, 92 feet; tonnage 46,192. Captain, E. J. Smith.” Reverse bears printed information about a perfor-mance by the East Hull Prize Silver Band on Sunday, April 28th [1912], with “Full Proceeds in aid of Titanic Disaster Fund.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial pencil notations to the reverse.

Estimate $200 - 300

“The ‘Titanic’ starting on her First and Last

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266. The Ill-Fated S.S. Titanic. Postcard featuring an artist’s rendition of the Titanic towering over a sailboat, captioned at the bottom: “The Ill-Fated S. S. Titanic. Foundered April 15, 1912.” Postmarked Septem-ber 17, 1912, in Halifax, and bears a letter in pencil, in part: “Your P. C. photograph looks lovely…We are all in the best of health at present & hope you all are the same.” A couple light creases and an impression to the front from the postmark, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

262. Titanic. Rare unused ‘gold print’ post-card featuring an artist’s rendition of the Titanic’s port side, captioned at the bottom: “Titanic.” In fine condition, with a few light scattered surface marks.

Estimate $500 - 600

261. S.S. Titanic. Unused color postcard featuring an artist’s por-trayal of the port side view of the Titanic, published by the Success Post Card Co. of New York, captioned at the top: “S. S. Titanic, Largest in the World. Cost $10,000,000. 882 feet, 6 inches in length; displacement, 66,000 tons. Sailed April 10th, 1912, from Southampton on her maiden trip. Struck an iceberg on the night of April 15th, and sank with a loss of life of more than 1,500.” In fine condition.

Estimate $300 - 400

263. S.S. Titanic. Unused postcard featur-ing an artist’s portrayal of the Titanic in a turbulent sea, published by W. & T. Gaines of Leeds, captioned at the top: “S. S. Titanic. Foundered April 14th, 1912. Over 1,600 passengers drowned.” A couple mild creases and some chipping to the edges, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $400 - 600

264. R.M.S Titanic Wrecked in Mid-Atlantic. Unused F. G. O. Stuart postcard depicting the starboard side of the Titanic, captioned at the bottom: “R. M. S. Titanic, Wrecked in mid-Atlantic by Collision with Iceberg. April 15th. 1912.” In very good condition, with scattered toning, foxing, and soiling, especially to the reverse.

Estimate $300 - 400

265. The Terrible Ill-Fated Steam-ship. Unused German postcard featuring a dra-matic artist’s rendition of the Titanic cutting through the water, captioned at the top: “Das entsetzliche Dampfer-Ungluck.” Re-verse also bears printed details about the disaster. In very good condition, with scattered marks and creases, and light wear to the corner tips.

Estimate $200 - 300







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267. Ocean Liner Titanic—Largest Steamer in the World. Postcard featuring an artist’s representation of the Titanic in a sea full of icebergs, captioned at the bottom: “Ocean Liner Titanic—Largest Steamer in the World,” with facts about the disaster below. Postmarked April 23, 1912, in New York, and bears a letter in ink, in part: “Well I suppose by this time you are back home again…I suppose Calvin spoke to you about this ship going down it must of [sic] been awful.” A few noticeable creases, otherwise fine condition. A historic letter contain-ing the empathetic reaction of a stunned New Yorker.

Estimate $200 - 300

270. White Star Liner Titanic Sunk on her Maiden Trip. Real photo post-card of a painting of the Titanic cruising at full steam, captioned at the bottom: “White Star Liner

Titanic sunk on her maiden trip in collision with iceberg. April. 14. 1912. 1601 lives lost.” Postmarked June 1912, in Fort Wayne, and bears a brief note in pencil, in part: “I got here all right and Call was here well we haven’t went home from town yet but are going now.” In very good condition, with an area of surface loss to the left border, dings to the lower left corner, and moderate silvering to dark areas of the image.

Estimate $250 - 300

269. Titanic in Mid-Atlantic Passing Icebergs. Unused postcard featuring an artist’s rendition of the Titanic beside an iceberg jutting out of the water, captioned at the bottom: “SS Titanic in Mid-Atlantic passing icebergs. Foundered on her maiden voyage, April 15, 1912.” In fine condition, with some trivial chipping to borders and silvering to dark areas of the image. An unusual postcard, as the image is an artist’s composite reconstruction using the famous photo of the Titanic docked in Southampton taken by H. Symes.

Estimate $300 - 400

268. Ocean Liner Titanic—Largest Steamer in the World. Unused post-card featuring an artist’s rendering of the Titanic with an ominous iceberg in the background, pub-lished by Joseph Koehler of New York, captioned at the bottom: “Ocean Liner Titanic—Largest Steamer in the World,” with facts about the ship and disaster below. Light marks and toning from previous display, other-wise fine condition.

Estimate $250 - 300

Postmarked April 1912: “I suppose Calvin spoke to you about this ship going down it must of [sic] been awful”

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272. Titanic. E. L. D. French postcard featuring an artist’s rendition of the Titanic in a tumultuous ocean, captioned at the top: “Le ‘Titanic,’” along with a French description of the ship and disaster,

much of which is erroneous, including the date, “16 Avril 1912,” and body count, “1,800 victimes.” Stamp affixed to front and postmarked May 26, 1912, and bears a brief untranslated sentiment in French. In very good condition, with vertical and horizontal creases and light scattered soiling.

Estimate $200 - 300

271. S.S. Titanic. Unused ‘The Real Photo Series’ real photo post-card, by Hurst & Co. of Belfast, featuring a full-length port side view of the steamship, captioned at the bottom: “The S.S. ‘Titanic,’ foundered April 15th, 1912, on her ill-fated maiden voyage to New York, only 705 being saved out of a total of 2,358 passengers and crew.” Scattered soiling and mild rippling to the emulsion, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $400 - 600

273. Titanic. Unused E. L. D. French postcard with an illustration of the Titanic, cap-tioned at the top: “Le ‘Titanic,’” along with a French description of the ship and disas-ter, much of which is erroneous, including the date, “16 Avril 1912,” and body count, “1,800 victimes.” Light toning and soiling, and a few slight corner tip dings, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

275. Titanic Sunk on her Maiden Voyage. Unused post-card featuring a simplistic artist’s impression of the Titanic passing a forebod-ing iceberg, captioned at the bottom: “The White

Star Liner ‘Titanic’ sunk on her maiden voyage, 15th April, 1912,” with dimensions of the ship listed below. Scattered light creases, soiling, and wear to the corner tips, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $250 - 300

274. Le Titanic. Unused French postcard featuring an image of the steamship, captioned at the top: “Le ‘Titanic,’” along with a description in French of the physical ship as well as its tragic fate. In fine condition, with toning to the edges and a couple light pencil notations.

Estimate $200 - 300

276. Titanic Departing Southampton. Fantastic Nautical Photo Agency real photo postcard of the Titanic departing Southampton, sold by the Northern Publishing Company of Liverpool. Reverse bears the tale of the ship in ink, in full: “Built 1912 by Harland & Wolff Belfast. Ran into an Iceberg on her maiden voyage (1912) and was sunk with great loss of life.” In fine condition, with light scattered surface marks and impressions. An iconic image of the White Star Liner.

Estimate $250 - 300

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277. White Star Line, Olympic and Titanic. Unused post-card featuring an illustra-tion of a White Star Line steamer towering over another ship, captioned at the bottom: “S. S. ‘Olym-pic,’ S. S. ‘Titanic,’ White Star Line, Largest Steamers in the World (Building)—800 Feet Long, 45,000 Tons Each.” In fine condition, with trivial corner tip creases.

Estimate $200 - 300

282. Titanic. Unused postcard depicting the enor-mous steamship from its starboard side, published by the Kraus Manu-facturing Co. of New York, captioned at

the bottom: “‘The Titanic’ S. S.; 882 ft. long; the largest boat in the world; sunk April 15, 1912, at 2:20 A. M.; on her maiden trip; with a loss of about 1500 passengers.” Scattered creases and corner tip dings, otherwise fine condition. A revised issue of the card, which originally stated a body count of 1635.

Estimate $200 - 300

281. Titanic. Unused postcard depicting the co-lossal steamship, published by the Kraus Manufactur-ing Co. of New York, captioned at the bottom: “The S. S. ‘Titanic’; 882 ft. long; the largest ship in the world; sunk April 15, 1912, at 2:20 A. M.; on her maiden trip; with a loss of about 1635 passengers.” In fine condition. In reality, ‘only’ 1517 people died.

Estimate $400 - 600

280. Titanic. Unused real photo postcard of the Titanic steaming along, by Beken of Cowes, captioned at the bottom: “S.S. Titanic. Starting on maiden voyage from Southampton April 10th. Wrecked on an iceberg off Cape Race and sunk. April 14th 1912. 46,000 tons. 883 feet.” In very good condition, with mild toning, a small tear to the lower right border, silvering to dark areas of the image, and mounting remnants to the reverse.

Estimate $500 - 600

279. Departure at Liverpool. Un-used Theochrom-Serie 164 color postcard by Th. E., L. of Germany, featur-ing an artist’s portrayal of the Titanic departing from Liverpool, captioned at the top: “Departure at Liverpool, of the ill-fated S. S. ‘Titanic’ of the White Star Line which sank on her maiden trip April 15th 1912 with a loss of over 1500 souls.” In fine condition, with a light crease to the left border and some mild toning and soiling.

Estimate $200 - 300

278. Ill-Fated White Star Liner Titanic. Unused British ‘Spithead Series’ real photo postcard of the Titanic be-side a much smaller boat, captioned at the bottom: “The Ill-Fated White Star

Liner ‘Titanic,’ Struck an iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland on her maiden voyage, & sunk with over One Thousand Six Hundred of her Passengers & Crew, Monday morning April 15th 1912.” In fine condition.

Estimate $300 - 400

Uncommon revised error postcard

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283. Triple-screw Steam-er Titanic. Un-used British ‘Adco Series’ real photo postcard featuring the Titanic beside a much smaller ship, captioned at the bot-tom: “White Star Triple-Screw Steamer ‘Titanic’ 45,000 Tons, which sank on April 15th, 1912, with 1,500 people.” In fine condition.

Estimate $400 - 600

284. The ‘Great Unsinkable’ Titanic. Unused postcard depicting the Titanic at sea, published by S. W. Robbins of Bristol, cap-tioned at the bottom: “The ‘Great Unsinkable’ Titanic,” with a description of the disaster below. In very good condition, with a couple light creases, scattered toning and soiling, and light wear to the edges and corner tips.

Estimate $400 - 600

285. T.S.S. Titanic. Unused Tuck’s ‘Celebrated Liner Series’ color post-card, featuring a starboard side artist’s depiction of the the liner on her voyage, with a White Star Line logo to the upper left, captioned in the lower left: “T.S.S. Titanic.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial pencil notations to the reverse. In fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

286. S.S. Titanic. Postcard featuring an artist’s side-view image of the Titanic, captioned below: “S. S. Titanic.” Postmarked April 1912 [appears to be the 11th], in New York, and bears a letter in ink, in full, “Add this to your collection. Ain’t it H--- to be rich?” A few creases and light show-through from ink to the reverse, otherwise fine condition. Four days after sending this letter, the writer must have been very thankful for his inability to pay for a ticket aboard the ship.

Estimate $400 - 600

Postmarked April 1912: “Ain’t it H--- to be rich?”

288. T.S.S. Titanic. Unused Tuck’s ‘Celebrated Liner Series’ color post-card, featuring a port side artist’s rendition of the great steamship, with a White Star Line logo to the upper right, captioned in the lower left: “T.S.S. Titanic.” In fine condition, with a couple trivial pencil notations to the reverse.

Estimate $200 - 300

287. Belfast Launch. ‘Real Photo Series’ post-card by Walton of Belfast, featuring an artist’s depic-tion of the Titanic before the disaster, captioned at the

bottom: “The Ill-Fated White Star Liner ‘Titanic,’” with a brief descrip-tion of the accident. Postmarked with no legible date, presumably in Belfast, and bears a brief letter in ink, in part: “We arrived quite safe, had a lovely voyage and escaped being sea sick.” In fine condition, with a few light creases and trivial rippling to the finish.

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294. Titanic: The Largest Vessel and the Largest Floating Crane. Unused ‘Real Photo Series’ postcard by Hurst and Company of Belfast, 11 x 3.5, of the Titanic putting to sea. Caption reads, in part “The largest vessel & the largest floating crane in the world. The White Star Liner ‘Titanic.’…Sailed from Southampton for New York on her ill-fated maiden voyage on April 10th. Sank after collision with an iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland on Monday, April 15th and of the passengers and crew totalling 2,358 only 705 were rescued.” In very good to fine condition, with scattered creases and surface marks and rubbing to finish, and mild toning and soiling to reverse.

Estimate $100 - 200

293. The Most Ap-palling Disaster in Maritime His-tory. Unused postcard featuring an illustration of the Titanic alongside a much smaller ship, cap-tioned at the bottom: ”Copy from photo taken in Bel-

fast. The Most Appalling Disaster in Maritime History. The White Star Liner ‘Titanic,’ sunk on her maiden voyage, off Cape Race, 15th April, 1912.” In very good condition, with a crease to the lower left corner, silvering to dark areas of the image, and slightly miscut.

Estimate $200 - 400

292. Among the Icebergs. Unposted British ‘Valentine’s Series’ postcard featuring an il-lustration of the Titanic surrounded by icebergs on all sides, captioned at the bottom: “Among the Icebergs: The Most Appalling Disaster in Maritime History. The White Star Liner ‘Titanic,’ sunk on her maiden voyage, off Cape Race, 15th April, 1912.” Reverse bears a printed list of the massive ship’s dimen-sions. Unpostmarked but reverse bears a sentiment in ink dated April 22, 1912. In fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 400

291. Among the Icebergs. British ‘Valentine’s Series’ postcard fea-turing an illustra-tion of the Titanic surrounded by ice-bergs on all sides, captioned at the bottom: “Among the Icebergs: The Most Appalling Disaster in Maritime History. The White Star Liner ‘Titanic,’ sunk on her maiden voyage, off Cape Race, 15th April, 1912.” Reverse bears a printed list of the massive ship’s di-mensions. Postmarked April 24, 1912, in Edinburgh, and bears a note at the bottom in ink, in full: “Thanks for letter must have posted at same time.” In fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 400

290. Among the Icebergs. British ‘Valentine’s Series’ postcard featuring an illustration of the Ti-tanic surrounded by icebergs on all sides, captioned at the bot-tom: “Among the Ice-

bergs: The Most Appalling Disaster in Maritime History. The White Star Liner ‘Titanic,’ sunk on her maiden voyage, off Cape Race, 15th April, 1912.” Reverse bears a printed list of the massive ship’s dimen-sions. Postmarked May 15, 1912, in Belfast, and bears a note in the left margin in ink, in full: “Leaving for St. Malo Friday via Southampton.” Light corner tip creases and scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 400

289. R.M.S. Titanic. Color postcard featuring an artist’s representation of the Titanic in the water, published by J. Salmon of England, captioned at the top: “R.M.S. Titanic.” Postmarked August 6, 1913, in Alton, and bears a letter in ink, in part: “Just a card to let you know Miss C. goes next Wed for her holiday. We didn’t hear until this morning.” A light vertical crease to the left side and some stray ink to the front, otherwise fine condition.

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300. Iceberg 4 Points off the Starboard Bow. Unused ARA real photo postcard of an iceberg taken from an unidentified ship, captioned at the bot-tom: “Ice-Berg 4 Points off the Starboard Bow, 600 ft. long.” Moderate silvering to the borders and marks to the corners from previous display, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

299. Broadside View of Iceberg. Unused ARA real photo postcard of an iceberg taken from an unidentified ship, captioned at the bottom: “Broadside View of Ice-Berg, 300 ft. long.” Some speckling to

the image, silvering to the left border, and marks to the corners from previous display, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

298. Port Side View of Iceberg. Unused ARA real photo postcard of an iceberg taken from an unidentified ship, cap-tioned at the bottom: “Port Side View of Ice-Berg, 145 ft. high.” Some speckling to the image and marks to the corners from previous display, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

297. Iceberg: The Steamship ‘Amer-ica’. Unused postcard featuring an oval real photo of an iceberg taken on board the S.S. Amerika of the Hamburg America Line on May 8, 1912, cap-tioned below in German. In very good condition, with scattered overall soil-ing, a crease and small tear to the lower left, silvering to dark areas of the image, and mounting remnants to the reverse.

Estimate $200 - 300

296. Iceberg: MS Aurania. Unused real photo postcard featuring a photo of an iceberg taken aboard the Cunard Line’s RMS Aurania, captioned at the bottom: “IB—Taken rom R.M.S.

‘Aurania.’” In fine condition, with some trivial silvering to dark areas of the image and a pencil caption to the reverse.

Estimate $100 - 200

295. Iceberg: R o y a l E d -ward. Unused photo postcard fea-turing an image of an iceberg as seen from the RMS Royal Edward, captioned at the bottom: “Ice-berg Seen from Royal Edward.” Scattered speckling and irregularities to the image, and light silvering to the borders, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $100 - 200

301. Sinking of the Titanic. Postcard featuring an artist’s depic-tion of the Titanic sinking as passengers jump off the bow, captioned at the bottom: “Sinking of the Titanic—Over 1600 Lives

Lost.” Postmarked May 16, 1912, in the mining town of Eveleth, MN, and bears an untranslated letter in Swedish. Light scattered creases and moderate soiling, otherwise fine condition.

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306 . C aptain Smith. Unused color postcard by the White Star Publishing Company of New York, featuring an artist’s rendition of Cap-tain Smith saving a child from the ocean’s clutches, captioned at the bottom:

“Captain Smith saving a Child while the Ship was going down. April 15, 1912.” The postcard also shows the collapsible lifeboat ‘A’ being rescued by the lifeboat commanded by Fifth Officer Lowe. In fine condition, with light corner tip dings and creases, and a few mild areas of toning to the reverse. Contrary to this artist’s optimistic depiction, it is believed that Smith died alone on the ship’s bridge as it went under.

Estimate $200 - 300

305. Titanic Ap-palling Disaster. Unused British postcard featuring an artist’s depic-tion of the liner sinking as passengers escape on lifeboats, captioned at the bottom: “The Most Appall-ing Disaster in Maritime History.” Light scattered creases and soiling, and some surface loss to borders of the reverse due to previous mounting, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $250 - 300

304. Titanic Sinking. Rare unposted ‘Gold Frame Series’ post-card by Franz Huld of New York, featuring an etching of the Titanic as it sank. Unpostmarked but bears remnants of an erased address and letter in pencil to the reverse. Scattered overall soiling, the perimeter of the image and most of the ship filled in with black ink, and erasure marks and a couple pencil notations to the reverse, otherwise very good condition.

Estimate $250 - 300

303. Titanic Sink-ing. Intense postcard featuring an artist’s depic-tion of the Titanic sinking into the stormy sea, with two lifeboats in the fore-ground. Undated postmark from Scranton, PA, and bears a note in pencil: “All

gone well, Paul.” In fine condition, with scattered soiling to the reverse.

Estimate $250 - 300

3 0 2 . T i ta n ic Doomed. German postcard featuring an artist’s depiction of the massive steamer in front of the iceberg, captioned on the reverse, “Zum Un-tergang des Dampfers ‘Titanic,’” with a printed description of the ship. Postmarked May 5, 1912, in Hamburg, Germany, and bearing an untranslated letter in German. Light dings and soiling, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $250 - 300

307. The Disaster of the Biggest Ship in the World Sinking. Unused color postcard by the White Star Publishing Com-pany of New York, featuring an artist’s rendition of lifeboats rescuing passengers as the Titanic sinks, captioned at the bottom: “The disaster of the biggest ship in the world, S. S. Titanic, sinking after hitting an iceberg. April 15, 1912.” In fine condition, with light toning and damp staining to the reverse.

Estimate $400 - 600

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308. Jack Thayer Postcard Set. Extremely rare complete set of six postcards featuring the sketches drawn aboard the Carpathia based on survivor John B. Thayer, Jr.’s descriptions of the disaster, published by the United States Publishing House of Chicago, each captioned at the bottom with the time and a brief summary of the action depicted. In fine condition, with trivial marks to the corners from previous display. A fan-tastic primary-source account of the disaster, as the sketches were made mere hours after Thayer was rescued—it is thought that Thayer may have outlined the sketches himself, and then filled in by the artist. These postcards are extraordinarily rare to find offered as a complete set, especially in such fine condition.

Estimate $2,500 - 3,000

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313. R.M.S Car-pathia. British postcard featuring an artist’s depic-tion of the ship, captioned in the lower right: “Cunard R.M.S. ‘Carpathia.’” Un-postmarked but bears an untranslated letter in Spanish. Scattered creases and soiling, and a pencil notation to the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $100 - 200

312. S.S. Carpathia Rescuing Survivors. Postcard featuring a depiction of the Carpathia surrounded by three full lifeboats and a female in the water in a life ring, published by Joseph Koehler of New York, captioned at the bottom: “‘S. S. Carpathia,’” and vertically in the left and right borders: “Rescuing the 705 survivors of the Titanic, sunk off Halifax, April 15, 1912. 1,600 persons were drowned. Insurance loss, 14,500.000. The Carpathia was on her way to the Mediterranean with 200 passengers on board, when Capt. Rostrom received the distress calls from the Titanic, fifty-six miles away.” Postmarked June 14, 1912, in Milwaukee, WI, and bears brief, unrelated letter of thanks. A few light creases, ding to the top edge, and scattered soiling, otherwise fine condition. A rare postcard related to the daring rescue.

Estimate $200 - 300

311. The Arrival of S.S. Carpathia. Unused vibrant color post-card by the White Star Publishing Company of New York, featuring an artist’s rendition of of the Carpathia’s arrival, cap-

tioned at the bottom: “The arrival of ‘S. S. Carpathia’ after the disaster. April 15, 1912.” In fine condition, with mild toning to the corners from previous display.

Estimate $200 - 300

309. Titanic After Striking. Unposted postcard featuring an art-ist’s rendition of the Titanic the moment after her col-lision with the iceberg, published by F. A. Raphael Co. of Chicago, captioned at the bottom: “Titanic After Sinking: Drawing from Description by Survivors.” Unpostmarked but reverse bears a letter from a child in pencil dated May 7, 1912, in full: “We are well and hope you are the same. You know the organ papa said he wasn’t going to get it is at the station today (It cost $40).” In very good condition, with a light crease to the upper border, ding to the lower left corner, and an irregularly trimmed right edge.

Estimate $500 - 600

314. Group of Titanic’s Rescued Passengers. Unused postcard featuring an Underwood & Underwood image of a group of the lucky 705 passengers who were saved, published by F. A. Raphael Co. of Chicago, captioned at the bottom: “Group of ‘Titanic’s’ Rescued Passengers on Deck of the ‘Carpathia.’” In fine condition, with wear to the corner tips.

Estimate $500 - 600

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319. Iceberg and S.S. Mack-ay-Bennett. Unused color post-card by Ayre & Sons of Newfoundland, featuring a ‘framed’ artist’s rendition of the SS Mackay-Bennett beside an

enormous iceberg, captioned at the bottom: “Iceberg & S. S. Mackay-Bennett, cable steamer, Newfoundland.” In fine condition, with light soiling to the borders.

Estimate $300 - 500

318. Titanic Lifeboat Ap-p r o a c h i n g Carpathia. Un-used real photo post-card by J. W. Barker of a Titanic lifeboat afloat in the open ocean, captioned at the top: “‘Titanic’ Lifeboat Approaching ‘Carpathia.’” In fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

317. CS Mackay-Bennett with Titanic’s Dead. Unused real photo postcard by Notman Studio, featuring the ship charged with the ghastly task of recovering bodies of the Titanic victims, captioned at the bottom: “C.S. ‘Mackay-Bennett’ with ‘Titanic’s’ Dead, Halifax, N.S.” In fine condition, with a mild crease and trivial soiling. The Mackay-Bennett successfully recovered 306 bodies, including those of John Jacob Astor IV, Isidor Straus, and Edward Austin Kent.

Estimate $800 - 1,000

316. Titanic Lifeboat Alongside Carpathia. Unused real photo postcard by J. W. Barker, featuring one of the Titanic’s lifeboats unloading rescued passengers onto the Carpathia, captioned at the bottom: “‘Titanic’ Lifeboat Alongside ‘Carpathia.’” In fine condition, with mild toning to the borders.

Estimate $800 - 1,000

315. The Rescue of Titanic’s Survi-vors. Unused postcard featuring an artist’s depic-tion of a sea full of Titanic survivors in lifeboats as they are brought to safety aboard the Carpathia, cap-tioned in the lower right: “The Rescue of Titanic’s Survivors.” Scattered soiling, mild damp staining to the upper right corner, and trivial silvering to dark areas of the image, otherwise fine condition.

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320. Bamforth & Co. Ltd. Complete Set of Six Titanic Memorial. Com-plete set of six Bamforth & Co. Ltd. postcards depicting the Titanic’s sinking: ‘Nearer, My God, To Thee’ music over the ocean with sinking ship; kneeling female wearing a white robe with the words to the song on the bottom, vertical image; same female standing against a column with flowers, an image of Jesus in the clouds in front of a lighted cross with the sinking ship in the ocean and a life-boat in the foreground, vertical image; horizontal image of same female with closer image of Jesus, the words “Nearer, My God, To Thee” hovering over the ocean and reflected in the water; the words “Nearer, My God, To Thee” appearing in the sky over a lighted cross with the sinking ship in the ocean with six lifeboats in the water; robed female with lighted cross in the sky and ship sinking in the water, the first verse of ‘Nearer, My God, To Thee’ on the bottom, vertical image; and a robed female with arms lifted to the heavens where angels can be seen ascending into the clouds above the sinking ship in the ocean.

Estimate $400 - 600

323. Titanic. Two Titanic’ postcards, each bearing the phrase “The Most Appalling Disaster in Maritime History,” with one featuring the words “Among the Icebergs” printed in the lower left corner. Both are used, but neither bear a postmark or stamp. Staining to one card.

Estimate $200 - 400

322. SS Mauretania as Titanic. Rare set of the Cunard Liner SS Mauretania as she appeared in an unused postcard, and a second card altered to show Mauretania as the Titanic with the text, “The S.S. ‘TITANIC’ which sank on her maiden voyage trip April 15, 1912, with a loss of over 1500 souls.”

Estimate $200 - 400

321. French Titanic. Two French Titanic postcards: Le “Titanic” with sinking information showing “1800 victimes”; and Plus Pres De Toi Mon Dieu words and music in French to ‘Nearer, My God, To Thee,’ with a small photo of Titanic in the upper left.

Estimate $200 - 400

324. Titanic. Two Titanic postcards, featuring a sepia, real photo of the Titanic by Kraus Mfg. Co., NY. “The S.S. Titanic” and the other card as “The Titanic S.S.” The Titanic S.S. card shows the passenger loss total of 1500 passengers; once corrected, the S.S. Titanic was printed with 1635 passengers lost. One of the cards exhibits a red stain.

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327. Titanic Memorial. Rare pair of identical, unused Tichnor Bros. “Steamer Titanic” postcards showing the Titanic with the disaster facts on the left side. The first printing had the number of lives lost at 1300. When the number was finally made known, the printer’s plate was edited on the last line for the second printing changing the ‘3’ to a ‘5’ in 1300: first printing showing 1300 lives; used; April 22, 1912, cancel message is in German; and the second printing showing 1500 lives. Text on reverse is from Tichnor Bros. in blue type, dated and posted April 25, 1912: “We are sending you under separate cover sheet ‘Titanic’ also sample cards — $5.00 per M Sheets, 16 x 22, $40.00 per M. Cash must accompany every order. Tichnor Bros. Inc.”

Estimate $200 - 400

326. Titanic Memorial. Rare pair of identical Tichnor Bros. “Steamer Titanic” postcards showing the Titanic with the disaster facts on the left side. The first printing had the number of lives lost at 1300. When the number was finally made known, the printer’s plate was edited on the last line for the second printing changing the ‘3’ to a ‘5’ in 1300: first printing showing 1300 lives; used; April 22, 1912, cancel message is in German; and the second printing showing 1500 lives. Text on reverse is from Tichnor Bros. in blue type, dated and posted April 25, 1912: “We are sending you under separate cover sheet ‘Titanic’ also sample cards — $5.00 per M Sheets, 16 x 22, $40.00 per M. Cash must accompany every order. Tichnor Bros. Inc.”

Estimate $200 - 400

325. Titanic Engi-neer’s Memorial. Four Titanic Engineer’s memorial postcards: real black and white photo showing iron fence in front of memorial (pre-WWI); color card without the fence (post-WWI) — iron was used for war effort; card without the fence (post-WWI); and a real black and white photo card with the text, “Titanic Engineer Memorial Southampton” and an inked date of “15/6/22.”

Estimate $100 - 200

328. Titanic Memorial. Rare pair of identical Tichnor Bros. “Steamer Titanic” postcards showing Titanic, sailing to the left, with the disaster facts on the bottom. The first printing had the number of lives lost at 1300. When the number was finally made known, the printer’s plate was edited (quite poorly) on the last line for the second printing changing the ‘3’ to a ‘5’ in 1300. Set includes a first printing showing 1300 lives lost, posted Tuesday April 23, 1912, and the second printing shows 1500 lives lost, posted May 9, 1912.

Estimate $200 - 400

329. Titanic. Two Titanic postcards, featuring a sepia, real photo of the Titanic by Kraus Mfg. Co., NY. “The S.S. Titanic” and the other card as “The Titanic S.S.” The Titanic S.S. card shows the passenger loss total of 1500 passengers; once corrected, the S.S. Titanic was printed with 1635 passengers lost.

Estimate $200 - 400










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330. Nearer My God to Thee. Unused British ‘National Series’ postcard featuring an artist’s depiction of the Titanic at full steam, along with the music and lyrics to the hymn played as the Titanic sank to her doom, captioned at the top: “Nearer My God To Thee!” Reverse bears a printed program for a concert benefitting the Titanic Relief Fund at the Colosseum Theatre in Oldham, on May 5, 1912. A few light scattered creases and soiling, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $250 - 300

333. Nearer My God to Thee. British ‘National Series’ postcard featuring an artist’s depiction of the Ti-tanic at full steam, along with the music and lyrics to the hymn played as the Titanic sank to her doom, captioned at the top: “Nearer My God To Thee!” Postmarked April 25, 1912, in Edinburgh, and bears a brief letter in ink regarding an uncle’s travel plans. Some mild creases and soiling, and a few dings to the upper right border, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $250 - 300

332. Nearer My God to Thee. Unused Rotary ‘Photographic Series’ real photo postcard depicting the Titanic in calm waters with boldly enhanced steam, along with the mu-sic and verses to “Nearer, My God, to Thee,” captioned: “The Ill-Fated White Star Liner ‘Titanic,’ Struck an Iceberg off the coast of Newfoundland on her maiden voyage and sunk with over One Thousand Six Hundred of her Passengers and Crew, Monday Morning, April 15th, 1912.” In fine condition, with a trivial crease to the lower right corner tip.

Estimate $200 - 300

331. Passengers’ Relatives at White Star Line, NY. Un-used postcard featuring an image of nervous relatives of the people on board the Titanic, captioned at the bottom: “Titanic pas-sengers’ relatives at White Star Line/Broadway St., N.Y.—4/15/1912.” In fine condition.

Estimate $250 - 300

334. Miss Annie C. Funk. American Christian missionary (1874–1912) who opened a one-room school and hostel for poor girls in India, and was returning home to Pennsylvania aboard the Titanic to visit her ailing mother. It is said that, upon realizing there was just one seat remaining in one of the rescue boats, Funk heroically gave it up to a mother and child and chose to go down with the ship. Rare unused composite real photo postcard featuring a portrait of Funk and images of her house and school in India, captioned: “Miss Annie C. Funk, Mis-sionary to India 1906 to 1912. Miss Funk perished in wreck of Steam Ship Titanic as she was returning home on her first furlough April 15th 1912.” In fine condition, with silvering to dark areas of the image. A beautiful postcard memorializing the heroine at the center of one of the Titanic’s most moving stories.

Estimate $600 - 800

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335. Nearer My God to Thee Lot. Six unused Bamforth & Co. Ltd. postcards depicting the Titanic’s sinking: two with a horizontal image of a woman peering out upon the disaster with an image of Jesus above the wreck, and the words “Nearer My God to Thee” hov-ering over the ocean; one with a vertical image of a woman kneel-ing in a white robe at the ocean’s edge, with the music to “Nearer, My God, to Thee” at the top and lyrics to one verse at the bottom; one with a vertical image of a woman in a white robe standing against a column with flowers to the left side and Jesus in front of a lighted cross above the sinking ship to the right; one with a similar vertical image of the distressed woman against a column to the right side and the Titanic below a glowing cross to the left; and one with the words “Nearer My God to Thee” in the sky over a lighted cross above a large depiction of the Titanic surrounded by six lifeboats. Light foxing and soiling to the reverse of each postcard, otherwise fine condition. An interesting group of images that border on the melodramatic.

Estimate $300 - 400

336. Remembrance. Un-used H.A.S. ‘Series No. 2903/3’ color postcard entitled ‘Remem-brance,’ featuring a floral-themed memorial illustration of the Ti-tanic, an anchor, clasped hands, and an elegy. In fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

337. In Loving Remembrance. Memorial card, 4.5 x 3, bearing the text, “In Loving Remembrance,” on the front within a floral design, and epitaph on reverse, in part: “In Memory of The stupendous White Star Liner, 45,000 tons, S. S. ‘Titanic,’ Which foundered in the North Atlantic, after Collision with an Iceberg, on Monday, April 15th, 1912, at 2-20 A. M., Involving the loss of 1,514 Lives.” In very good condition, with moderate scattered creasing and soiling, and paper loss to two corners.

Estimate $250 - 300

338. Hands Across the Sea. Color postcard by Rotary Photo of London, featuring an im-age of a steamship emerging from a flowery life ring below two hands grasped together, captioned: “Hands Across the Sea, R.M.S. Remembrance, Heartiest Good Wishes and Greetings from Over the Sea.” Postmarked November 29, 1912, in Baltimore, MD, and bears a brief salutatory note in ink. In fine condition, with a crease to the upper right corner tip and silvering to dark areas of the image.

Estimate $200 - 300

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342. Memorial to Titanic Bandsmen. Unposted real photo postcard of the monument dedicated to the Titanic bandsmen, captioned at the bottom: “Memorial to Titan-ic Bandsmen, Broken Hills First Monument.” Unpostmarked but reverse bears a letter in ink dated July 27, 1915, in part: “Just a line to let you know that I am still alive. Uncle Andy is still here doing a bit of work, I don’t know if it is constant or not. I haven’t seen him for over a week.” A few creases and silvering to dark areas of the image, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

340. Nurses Col-lecting for Ti-tanic Fund. Unused postcard featuring an image from the city of Southamp-ton’s fundraising drive to raise money for the children and widows of lost crew-

men, captioned at the bottom: “Nurses Collecting for Titanic Fund, April 28th.” In very good condition, with a crease to the upper left corner, scattered surface marks and toning, lightly trimmed edges, and a slightly grainy quality to the image.

Estimate $250 - 300

339. In Loving Memory. Bi-fold silver-bordered memorial card published by The East London Printing Co., 9 x 3 opened, bearing the text, “In Loving Memory,” on the front below an illustration of a cross among flowers, and an image of the Titanic and epitaph inside, in full: “In Sacred Memory of The ‘Titanic’ which collided with an iceberg off Cape Race, on April 15th, 1912. The most appalling disaster in Maritime His-tory with a loss of over 1,500 lives.” Reverse also bears a printed two-stanza poem describing the disaster. In fine condition. Accompanied by its original black-bordered envelope.

Estimate $200 - 300

343. Unveiling Memorial to Ti-tanic Engineer Officers. Unused British real photo postcard of an enormous crowd observing the memo-rial unveiling ceremony,

captioned at the bottom: “Unveiling Memorial to Titanic Engineer Officers, Southampton.” In fine condition, with light silvering to dark areas of the image.

Estimate $400 - 600

341. Memorial Bridge to Archibald Butt. Unused hand-colored postcard published in 1928 by the Cranford Club, depict-ing the memorial bridge dedicated to the memory of Butt, captioned at the top: “Memorial Bridge, erected to Major Archibald Butt, Military Aide to Presidents Roosevelt and Taft. Born in Augusta, Ga. Drowned in the Titanic Disaster, 1912.” In fine condition, with light toning to the upper right.

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346. Titanic Memorial and Seaman’s Institute, NY. Unused color postcard featuring an illustration of the Titanic Memorial and Seaman’s Institute, published by the Success Postal Card Co. of New York, captioned at the top: “Titanic Memorial and Seaman’s Institute, New York.” A crease to the lower right corner and light wear to the corner tips, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $100 - 200

345. Rest in Peace. Un-used postcard featuring lyrics to “Nearer, My God, to Thee,” and vignettes of the Titanic hitting the iceberg and a small cross, cap-tioned at the top: “Rest in Peace. Sacred to the Memory of those that bravely met their death on board the ‘Titanic’ which encountered with an Ice-berg in the Atlantic on April 21st 1912.” In fine condition. Most postcards with erroneous information about the accident were published immediately after the event, before the facts were

clear—an unusual error, as this must have been published at least a week after the Titanic sunk.

Estimate $300 - 500

344. Soldiers Collecting for Titanic Memorial. Unused real photo postcard of a group of soldiers, bandsmen, and nurses raising money for the Titanic disaster fund, published by R. & S. of Southampton, captioned at the bottom: ”Soldiers Collecting, Titanic Memorial, April 28th 1912.” In fine condition, with mild silvering to dark areas of the image, and the image trivially faded. Photo was most likely taken at an open-air service held on April 28th at the Marlands, Southampton, to celebrate the return of surviving crew members, which was attended by over 50,000 people.

Estimate $800 - 1,000

347. Phillips’ Memorial, Godalming. Unused real photo postcard of the Phillips Memorial Cloister honoring the heroic radio operator Jack Phillips, by Aymotte of London, captioned at the bottom: “Phillips’ Memorial, Godalming.” In fine condition, with a few light surface impressions and wear to corner tips, and a pencil notation to the reverse.

Estimate $600 - 800

3 4 8 . T i ta n i c Graves, Fairview Cemetery—Hali-fax, N.S. Unposted post-card depicting graves of the victims, published by the Novelty Mfg. & Art Co. of Montreal, captioned at the bottom: “‘Titanic’ Graves,

Fairview Cemetery—Halifax, N.S.” Unpostmarked but bears a letter in ink dated March 17, 1919, in part: “I also had a card from grand Pa last week he was in France when he mailed it…I think your Christmas presants [sic] was very nice and quite a lot.” In fine condition, with a crease to the left border.

Estimate $200 - 300

Rare error postcard: “The ‘Titanic’...encountered

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352. Titanic’s Orchestra. Rare Danish postcard honoring the Titanic’s band, featuring portraits of seven bandsmen and translated lyrics to “Nearer, My God, To Thee,” published by N. Kirk’s Forlag of Aarhus, captioned at the top: “‘Titanic’s’ Orkester.” Postmarked January 13, 1913, in Aarhus, and bears an untranslated letter in Danish. A crease to the lower right and some stray postmark ink to the front, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $400 - 600

351. In Memoriam. Unused postcard featuring a memorial poem by “S.M. & J.H.,” captioned at the top: “In Memoriam. The ‘Titanic.’” In fine condi-tion, with light marks to the corners from previous display.

Estimate $200 - 300

350. Titanic Firemen and Crew Memorial. Real photo postcard of the monument honor-ing the Titanic firemen, published by Rood Bros. of Southampton, cap-tioned at the bottom: “Titanic Firemen &

Crew Memorial, Southampton Common, 1915.” Postmarked September 2, 1915, in Southampton, and bears a letter in ink, in full: “Many thanks for your letter & wishes, glad to hear you are keeping well & enjoying yourself. Will write shortly.” In fine condition, with scattered surface marks and mild silvering to dark areas of the image.

Estimate $200 - 300

349. Memorial to Titanic Engineer Officers. Unused real photo postcard depict-ing the angelic memorial dedicated to the Titanic’s engineers, captioned at the bottom: “Memorial to Titanic Engineer Officers, Southampton.” In fine condition, with mild silvering to dark areas of the image.

Estimate $200 - 300

3 5 4 . W a l l a c e Hartley. Unused post-card featuring an artist’s portrayal of the Titanic with an inset portrait of Hartley and a verse of “The Last Hymn, as played by the bandsmen as she sank,” captioned at the bottom: “The greatest disaster in maratime [sic] history, the loss of the S.S. Titanic on 14th April 1912 by striking an Iceberg.” Reverse bears a brief printed description of the ship and disaster. Light scattered soil-ing and a couple corner tip dings and creases, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $300 - 400

353. In Memory of the Lost Ones. Un-used postcard featuring an 11-stanza memorial poem by Ellen Butterworth, captioned at the top: “The ‘Titanic.’ In Memory of the Lost Ones who were

Wrecked on an Iceberg, April 15th, 1912.” Reverse bears a greeting in ink. A light crease to the upper left and mild toning and soiling, other-wise fine condition.

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357. In Memoriam. Com-posite real photo postcard featuring portraits of Captain Smith and his ship, published by Tom Harvey of Redruth, captioned at the top: “In Memorium to the Officers, Crew and Passengers numbering 1635 of the illfated Liner ‘Titanic,’ wrecked on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York colliding with an Iceberg in mid-Atlantic 600 miles from land. April 14th, 1912,” along with some other informa-tion about Smith, the Titanic, and its heroic band. Postmarked May 25, 1912, in Redruth, and bears a brief note in pencil regarding the local train schedule. In fine condition, with light chipping to edges and silvering to dark areas of the image.

Estimate $200 - 300

356. In Memoriam (Heroes All). Unused E. A. Bragg ‘Cornish Riviera Series’ postcard featuring im-ages of the Titanic, Captain Edward Smith, and Mr. John George Phillips, the wireless operator, captioned at the

top: “R.I.P., In Memoriuam , (Heroes All), To Capt. Smith, Officers, Crew, and Passengers, numbering 1635 souls of the ill-fated Titanic, Wrecked on her maiden voyage from Southampton to New York collid-ing with an iceberg in Mid Atlantic, April 14th 1912.” In fine condition, with some silvering to dark areas of the image.

Estimate $200 - 300

355. The Heroic Orches-tra. Unused British postcard fea-turing portraits of all eight Titanic musicians over a stylized scroll of sheet music to “Nearer, My God, to Thee,” captioned at the bottom: “The Heroic Orchestra, victims of the ill-fated ‘Titanic.’” The men pictured are John Clarke, John Woodward, Percy Taylor, Georges Krins, John Hume, Wallace Hartley, Theodore Brailey, and Roger Bricoux. In fine condition, with mild scattered soiling.

Estimate $200 - 300

359. Captain E. J. Smith. Unused real photo postcard of Captain Smith in his full sea captain uniform, published by Tom Harvey of Redruth, captioned at the bottom: “The Late Captain E. J. Smith, R.N.R., of the illfated liner ‘Titanic.’ ‘Greater love hath no man than this, that a man lay down his life for his friends.’” In very good condition, with scattered surface bends and creases, and silvering to dark areas of the image.

Estimate $200 - 300

358. Nearer My God to Thee. British ‘National Series’ black-bordered postcard featuring images of the Titanic and Captain Smith, along with the music and lyrics to “Nearer, My God, To Thee,” captioned at the top: “S.S. ‘Titanic.’” Postmarked July 8, 1912, in Maynooth, Ireland, and bears a letter in pink ink, in part: “Just a few lines to let you know that I’m well.” In fine condition, with mild scattered soiling, and light dings and creases to corner tips.

Estimate $200 - 300

361. Nearer My God to Thee. Un-posted ‘National Series’ black-bordered postcard featuring images of the Titanic and Captain Smith, along with the music and lyrics to “Nearer, My God, To Thee,” captioned at the top: “S.S. ‘Titanic.’” Unposted but addressed to a woman in Germany. In very good condition, with noticeable scat-tered creases, light soiling, and lightly chipped borders filled in with ink.

Estimate $200 - 300

360. Steamer Titanic Vic-tims. Unused Brit-ish postcard featuring an artist’s rendition of the Titanic with inset portraits of its most famous victims, John Jacob Astor, Archibald

Butt, Captain Edward Smith, W. T. Stead, and Isidor Straus, captioned at the bottom: “Steamer Titanic.” Corner tip dings and creases, and a small mounting remnant to the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

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362. Halifax Harbour, N.S. Unposted postcard depicting Halifax Harbour, published by the Valentine & Sons Publishing Co. of Montreal, captioned at the top: “Halifax Harbour, N.S. (one of the finest in the world).” Unpostmarked but reverse bears an undated letter in ink, in part: “They are bringing victims in from the ‘Titanic’ day after day. I went to the cemetery yesterday & saw some of the graves.” In fine con-dition, with light corner tip dings. Most recovered victims of the Titanic were unloaded at Coal or Flagship Wharf on the Halifax waterfront, and subsequently buried in three different Halifax cemeteries. A grim note from a difficult time.

Estimate $300 - 400

363. Nearer My God to Thee. Rare unused black-bordered mourning bi-fold color postcard, featuring an artist’s depiction of the Titanic moments before the disaster inside a wreath, along with the music and lyrics to “Nearer My God to Thee.” Opens to an overall size of 7 x 5.5 and bears a printed poem about the disaster by B. T. Meacham of Virginia. In very good condition, with scattered chipping and paper loss to the borders.

Estimate $200 - 300

367. Forget-Me-Not: A Remembrance from over the Sea. Unused color composite real photo postcard by Rotary Photo of London, featuring three steamships on the horizon above two clasped

hands, captioned at the top: “Forget-Me-Not: A Remembrance from over the Sea.” Postmarked in Wilsons Beach, New Brunswick, and bears a brief sentiment in ink. In fine condition, with some trivial soiling.

Estimate $300 - 400

366. Hands Across the Sea. Unused color real photo postcard by Rotary Photo of Lon-don, featuring two images of land and one of the Olympic, with male and female hands clutched above them, and a poem, “A word of cheer from Your Homeland dear, A wish from across the sea, To bring to Your mind, What you’ve left behind, Your Country, Your Home and me,” captioned at the top: “Hands Across the Sea.” In fine condition, with some trivial silvering and a pencil notation to the reverse.

Estimate $300 - 400364. Phillips’ Me-morial Godalm-ing. Unused real photo postcard close-up of the memorial cloister to te-legraphist John Phillips, captioned at the bottom: “Phillips’ Memorial, Go-dalming.” In fine condi-tion, with light silvering to dark areas of the image.

Estimate $200 - 300

365. Plus Pres de Toi Mon Dieu. Unused French ‘Edition Authentique’ postcard, published by Henry Wykes of Paris, featuring a small image of the Titanic along with the music and bilingual lyrics to “Nearer, My God, To Thee,” captioned

at the top: “Plus Pres de Toi Mon Dieu!” In very good condition, with a central vertical crease, a few scattered spots of soiling, and dings to corner tips.

Estimate $200 - 300

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368. In Loving Memory. Black-bordered memorial card pub-lished by S. Burgess of New York, 4.5 x 3, bearing the text, “In Loving Memory,” on the front inside an illustrated floral wreath, and epitaph on reverse, in full: “In Loving Memory of the Captain, Mates, Crew, and Passengers. (Who lost Their Lives on the S S. Titanic.) April 15th, 1912. In the midst of life we are in death.” Light scattered creases and some soiling to the front, otherwise fine condition. A similar example resides in the collection of the National Maritime Museum in Greenwich.

Estimate $200 - 400

370. Peace Perfect Peace. Bi-fold silver-bordered memorial card published by The East London Printing Co., 9 x 3 opened, bearing the text, “Peace Perfect Peace,” on the front beside a vignette of a cross among flowers, and an image of the Titanic and epitaph inside, in full: “In Sacred Memory of The ‘Titanic’ which collided with an iceberg off Cape Race, on April 15th, 1912. The most appalling disaster in Maritime History with a loss of over 1,500 lives.” Reverse also bears a printed two-stanza poem describing the disaster. In fine condition, with mild scattered surface marks and soiling.

Estimate $200 - 300

369. Thy Will Be Done. Bi-fold purple-bordered memorial card, 9 x 3 opened, bearing the text, “Thy Will Be Done,” on the front below a vine illustration, and image of the Titanic and epitaph inside, in full: “In Sacred

Memory of The ‘Titanic’ which collided with an iceberg off Cape Race, on April 15th, 1912. The most appalling disaster in Maritime History with a loss of over 1,500 lives.” Reverse also bears a printed two-stanza poem describing the disaster. In very good condition, with light scattered soiling, damp staining, and surface loss.

Estimate $200 - 300

371. Thy Will Be Done. Bi-fold silver-bordered memorial card published by The East London Printing Co., 9 x 3 opened, bearing the text, “Thy Will Be Done,” on the front beside a vignette of a cross among flowers, and an image of the Titanic and epitaph inside, in full: “In Sacred Memory of The ‘Titanic’ which collided with an iceberg off Cape Race, on April 15th, 1912. The most appalling disaster in Maritime History with a loss of over 1,500 lives.” Reverse also bears a printed two-stanza poem describing the disaster. In fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

373. In Memoriam. Bi-fold silver-bordered me-morial card published by The East London Printing Co., 9 x 3 opened, bearing the text, “In Memoriam,” on the front below a vignette of a cross wrapped in a vine, and an image of the Titanic and epitaph inside, in full: “In Sacred Memory of The ‘Titanic’ which collided with an iceberg off Cape Race, on April 15th, 1912. The most appalling disaster in Maritime History with a loss of over 1,500 lives.” Reverse also bears a printed two-stanza poem describing the disaster. Mild scattered creases and soiling, and some paper and surface loss to the lower left corner of the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

372. In Sacred Memory of the Titanic. Bi-fold silver-bordered memorial card published by The East London Printing Co., 9 x 3 opened, bearing the text, “In Memoriam,” on the front below a vignette of a cross wrapped in a

vine, and an image of the Titanic and epitaph inside, in full: “In Sacred Memory of The ‘Titanic’ which collided with an iceberg off Cape Race, on April 15th, 1912. The most appalling disaster in Maritime History with a loss of over 1,500 lives.” Reverse also bears a printed two-stanza poem describing the disaster. In very good condition, with scattered creases, soiling, and light surface loss.

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374. Titanic Engineer Of-ficers Memorial. Unused real photo postcard featuring a close-up of the monument memorializing the Titanic’s engineers, captioned at the bottom: “Titanic Engineer Officers Memorial, Southampton.” Post-marked May 24, 1915, in Southamp-ton, and bears a brief letter in pencil, in part: “A few lines to let you know we are at Southampton. We were told on Sunday to get ready, have sent you a parcel.” In fine condition, with light silvering to dark areas of the image and marks to the corners from previous display.

Estimate $200 - 400

378. Nearer My God to Thee. Three unused color Bamforth & Co. Ltd. postcards, each featuring an image of a prayerful woman and a dif-ferent verse of “Nearer My

God to Thee,” the same hymn featured on Bamforth’s Titanic memorial postcards. Dings to the corners and light soiling to the reverse of each postcard, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $150 - 200

376. Titanic Rescue Scenes. Rare unused composite real photo postcard by J. W. Barker, featuring six different images related to the rescue efforts, with pictures of a lifeboat alongside the Carpathia, the iceberg, Captain Rostron, one of the Titanic’s collapsible lifeboats, the Carpathia, and the Car-pathia’s crew, captioned at the bottom: “Titanic Rescue Scenes.” In fine condition, with silvering to dark areas of the image and a trivial pencil notation to the reverse. An exquisite postcard featuring six of the best photos taken after the tragedy at sea.

Estimate $700 - 900

377. In Memory of the S.S. Titanic. Unused real photo postcard by Debenham of Cowes, featuring a photo of the Titanic as it proceeded down Southampton Wa-ter, captioned at the top: “In Memory of the S. S. ‘Titanic.’ The worlds larg-est Ship,” along with information about the disastrous voyage and a verse of “Nearer My God to Thee.” Scattered soiling, light chipping to the edges, and silvering to dark areas of the image, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 400

375. Titanic Memo-rial Tower. Unused postcard featuring an im-age of the Titanic Memo-rial Tower, captioned at the bottom: “Titanic Memorial Tower, Seamen’s Church In-stitute of New York, 25 South Street.” A pencil notation in Swedish to the reverse refer-ences the Titanic. A few light creases, some damp staining to the left and lower borders, and a line of surface loss to the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 400

379. In Memory: Smith and Wick. Unused memorial postcard featuring an artist’s impres-sion of the Titanic in the water, with inset portraits of Captain Smith and Colonel Wick, captioned at the bot-tom: “In Memory.” In very good condition, with moderate scattered creases, light scattered soiling, overall toning, and adhesive remnants and a pencil notation to reverse.

Estimate $200 - 300

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382. ‘Spirit Triumphant’. Unused postcard featuring an artist’s depiction of an angel rising from the ocean, captioned at the bottom: “Spirit Triumphant.” Reverse bears the printed text: “Commemoration of the titanic victims and Benefit for their families under the patronage of The President and Their Royal Highnesses, The Duke and Duchess of Connaught. Metropolitan Opera House, April 29th, 1912.” Moderate silvering to the borders, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $1,200 - 1,500

381. Bandsmen Memorial. Rare unposted composite real photo postcard by Jenkinson of Broken Hill, featuring an image of a crowded concert honoring the Titanic band inside an illustrated life ring that bears the text: “S. S. Titanic Bandsmen’s Memorial.” Unpostmarked but ad-dressed in pencil to a woman in South Australia. A few light creases and moderate silvering to dark areas of the image, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $300 - 400

380. Boy Scouts Titanic Relief Fund. Rare unused real photo postcard by Austin Photo, featuring a group of six Boy Scouts holding donation boxes and wearing signs that read: “Bridport Boy Scouts’ Street Collector, ‘Titanic’ Relief Fund, Thank You!” In very good condition, with a few corner tip creases, tiny tear to lower right corner tip, moderate crazing to lower corners, mild silvering to dark areas of the image, a pencil notation to the reverse, and the image slightly faded.

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387. Archibald Butt. Unused real photo postcard of President Taft at a Grand Army of the Republic event with a blurred Butt in the foreground, captioned: “Pres. Taft Rochester Aug. 23 1911. G.A.R. Encampment. G74 A. Newman Photo.” In fine condition, with moderate silvering to dark areas of the image.

Estimate $250 - 300

386. Titanic Sunningdale Fund. Real photo postcard of a small group of people fundraising, holding a sign that reads: “In Aid of the ‘Titanic’ Fund (Sunningdale F.C.).” Postmarked December 10, 1912, in Sunningdale, and bears a letter in ink, in part: “So sorry you had such a disappointment, it was a rotten day.” Moderate silvering to dark areas of the image, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $300 - 400

385. Titan-ic Memorial Band. Unposted real photo postcard of a memorial con-cert, captioned at the bottom: “‘Ti-tanic’ Memorial—A.M.A. Band play-ing ‘Nearer My God to Thee,’ Sunday May 26th, 1912.” Unpostmarked but addressed in pencil on the reverse. In fine condition, with light scattered soiling and silvering to dark areas of the image.

Estimate $300 - 400

384. They Saw Her for the Last Time. Unused AMP Co. color postcard featuring a ‘porthole’ view of an empty life ring, captioned at the bottom: “In 1912, they saw her for the last time.” In fine condition, with light scattered soiling and corner tip dings.

Estimate $1,500 - 2,000

383. Titanic Fund. Unused real photo postcard of three people collecting for the Titanic Disaster Fund, with a pencil notation on the reverse that reads: “Cookham Berks Titanic Fund, May 2, 1912.” In fine condition, with scattered surface marks and impressions, and the image a shade light.

Estimate $300 - 400






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390. S.S. Titanic, White Star Line. Unused American color postcard featuring an artist’s depiction of the Titanic towering over a small sailboat, captioned at the top: “S. S. ‘Titanic,’ White Star Line.” A few mild surface marks and dings, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $250 - 300

389. Olympic. Un-used real photo postcard entitled ‘No. 1, The Docks, Southampton’ by C. R. Hoffmann of Britain, de-picting the Olympic at port, captioned at the bottom, “R. M. S. ‘Olympic,’ Length

900 ft. Breadth 94 ft. 46,359 Tons.” Reverse also bears the text, “This is a ‘Real Photograph.’” A crease to the upper right and some light soiling to the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $150 - 200

388. Mauretania in Dry Dock, Southampton. Un-used Pelham ‘Real Photo Series’ real photo postcard of the impressive Mauretania, captioned at the bot-tom: “The ‘Mauretania’ in Dry Dock, Southampton.” In fine condition, with light soiling to the reverse.

Estimate $150 - 200

393. New Triple-screw Steamers, Olympic and Ti-tanic. Unused postcard featuring a scale comparison of the White Star Line’s premier steamships against enormous monuments and buildings from around the world, captioned:

“Surpassing The Greatest Buildings and Memorials of Earth, The White Star Line’s New Triple-screw Steamers, ‘Olympic’ & ‘Titanic,’ Largest and Finest in the World.” A list on the reverse identifies the other images as the Bunker Hill Monument, Public Building, Washington Monument, Metropolitan Tower, New Woolworth Building, Cologne Cathedral, Great Pyramid, and St. Peter’s Church. Uniform toning and a noticeable crease to the left side, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

392. New Triple-screw Steamers, Olympic and Titanic. Postcard featuring a scale comparison of the White Star Line’s premier steamships against enormous monuments and buildings from around the world, captioned: “Surpassing The Greatest Buildings and Memorials of Earth, The White Star Line’s New Triple-screw Steamers, ‘Olympic’ & ‘Titanic,’ Largest and Finest in the World.” A list on the reverse identifies the other images as the Bunker Hill Monument, Public Building, Washington Monument, Metropolitan Tower, New Woolworth Building, Cologne Cathedral, Great Pyramid, and St. Peter’s Church. Postmarked December 9, 1911, in New York, and bears a brief note in ink, in part: “Am O.K. leave today at 12.” A few creases to the corners, moderate toning to corners and left border from previous display, and a ding to the bottom edge, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $300 - 400

391. Captain Smith of the Titanic. Unused postcard depicting Captain E. J. Smith in uniform, published by F. A. Raphael Co. of Chicago, captioned at the bottom: “Capt. Smith, of the Titanic.” In very good condition, with a few noticeable creases, light scattered soiling, and an ink notation in Swedish below the caption.

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398. Carpathia. Rare unused real photo postcard of two men in suits posing in front of a Carpathia backdrop, with a scrapbook-type pencil caption at the bottom: “Return trip from Europe on Titanic, Both heroes.” Light corner tip creases, trivial soiling, and some silvering to dark areas of the image, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $400 - 600

396. Carpathia. Rare unused real photo postcard of a family posing in front of a Carpathia backdrop. A few light creases, overall toning, and silvering to dark areas of the image, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $400 - 600

397. William T. Stead. Rotary Photo-graphic Series real photo postcard of journalist and Titanic victim W. T. Stead. Postmarked March 14, 1904, in Belfast, and bears a letter in ink, in full: “Thanks for postcard. Hope you like this one. I like views best. I hope this the kind you like.” Scattered creases, light silvering to dark areas of the image, and a pencil notation to the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

395. The Larg-est Vessel in the World. Unused real photo postcard of the Olympic dry docked at a bustling Belfast shipyard, captioned at the bottom: “The Largest Vessel in the World docked in the Larg-

est Graving Dock in the World. The New White Star Liner ‘Olympic’ building at Belfast.” Some light rippling to the emulsion and slight silvering to dark areas of the image, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $250 - 300

394. Edith Ha-isman. Titanic survivor (1896–1997) who was trav-eling to Seattle with her family, where her father intended to open a hotel. She and her mother survived; her father did not. Unused postcard featuring an image of the Titanic puling away from the Southampton docks, signed in the upper left in black ink, “E. E. Haisman nee Brown, Titanic Survivor,” and captioned at the bottom: “Titanic ‘leaving’ Southampton on her Maiden voyage, April 10.” In fine condition, with light foxing to the reverse.

Estimate $400 - 600






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400. Triple-screw Steamer Titanic, 45,000 tons. Unused real photo postcard featur-ing a starboard side view of the Titanic beside a much smaller ship, captioned at the bottom: “White Star

Triple-Screw Steamer ‘Titanic’ 45,000 Tons, which sank on April 15th, 1912, with 1,635 people.” Light marks to the corners from previous display, and scattered foxing to the reverse, otherwise fine condition. A great example of a Titanic postcard featuring an incorrect death total.

Estimate $300 - 400

402. Titanic Survivors. Unused British ‘Valentine’s Series’ postcard featuring an illustration of the Titanic surrounded by icebergs on all sides, signed on the front in blue felt tip and ballpoint by survivors Millvina Dean, B. V. Dean, and Eva Hart, and captioned at the bottom: “Among the Icebergs: The Most Appalling Disaster in Maritime His-tory.” In fine condition.

Estimate $400 - 600

401. Steamer Titanic. Unusual postcard depicting the Lusita-nia as the Titanic, captioned at the top: “Steamer Titanic, Length 882 ft. 6 inches.,” and at the bottom: “The S. S. ‘Titanic’ which sank on her maiden trip April 15, 1912, with a loss of over 1500 souls.” Postmarked in New York, and bears a brief letter in ink, in part: “I am now in New York, I got here at 5 o’clock.” Scattered creases and soiling, central dings and tack holes to the upper border, and some damp staining and surface bubbling from moisture exposure to the right border, otherwise very good condition. An incredible association that foreshadows the Lusitania’s own tragedy at sea.

Estimate $200 - 400

399. Titanic. Unused German real photo postcard of the Titanic in a cloud of steam, captioned at the top: “Titanic.” Addressed on the reverse in ink to a woman. In fine condition, with a trivial crease to the lower right corner tip and silvering to dark areas of the image.

Estimate $200 - 400

403. Steamer Titanic. Unused British postcard featuring an illustration of the Titanic safe at sea, captioned at the bottom: “Steamer Titanic.” Scattered surface marks and soiling, and a pencil notation to the reverse, otherwise fine condition.

Estimate $400 - 500

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410. Olympic. Unused silk-woven postcard featuring the Olympic, captioned at the bottom: “Woven in silk, R.M.S. Olympic.” A noticeable crease to the lower right and ton-ing to the edges, oth-erwise fine condition.

Estimate $300 - 400

409. Olympic. Unused real photo postcard featuring the interior of the Olympic’s lounge, by C. R. Hoffman of Southampton, captioned at the bottom: “White Star Line R.M.S. ‘Olympic,’ First Class Lounge.” In fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

408. Olympic. Unused real photo postcard featuring the interior of the Olympic’s First Class Smoking Room, by C. R. Hoffman of South-ampton, captioned at the bottom: “White Star Line R.M.S. ‘Olympic,’ First Class Smoking Room.” In fine condition.

Estimate $200 - 300

406. White Star Liner Olympic. Unused ‘Real Photo Series’ postcard by G. A. Pratt of Southampton, 10.5 x 5.25, of the Olympic being pushed out to sea. Caption reads, in part “The White Star Liner ‘Olympic’…Used as a transport in the Great War.” In fine condition, with some scattered light surface marks and rubbing to image side.

Estimate $150 - 200

405. Olympic: The Largest Vessel in the World. Unused ‘Real Photo Series’ postcard by Walton of Belfast, 10.75 x 3.5, of the brand new Olympic. Caption reads, “The New White Star Liner ‘Olympic’ the largest vessel in the world,” and goes on to give the physical dimensions and capacity of the vessel. In very good to fine condition, with scattered creases and surface marks to image, corner dings, and mild toning and soiling to reverse.

Estimate $100 - 200

404. R.M.S. C a r pat h i a . Unused oversized real photo postcard of the R.M.S. Car-pathia, 8.25 x 5, with the caption reading “R.M.S. Carpathia, 13, 603 Tons Gross,

8,000 Horsepower.” In very good condition, with scattered creases to image, several black ink lines along bottom edge of image, and scattered toning, soiling, and pencil marks to reverse.

Estimate $150 - 200







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Wire transfers should use the following:Account number: 003880291609Company name: R & R Auction Company, LLCRouting/Transit (ABA) Number: 0260-0959-3SWIFT Address: BOFAUS3N

Note: If you are bidding through Artfact or any other 3rd party auction site, you will be subject to an additional 3% fee.

Shipping Charges and Oversized ItemsOrders are shipped Federal Express.

We do not send orders to PO Boxes; a street address is required.Insurance is added to each invoice at the rate of 55 cents per $100 value (in the US).Postage & handling are added to each invoice; within the United States, rates are:

Order Total Shipping CostUp to $100 $10.00$101-$500 $15.00$501-$1,000 $20.00$1,001-$3,000 $35.00$3,000-$10,000 $45.00Over $10,000 $100.00

Please note that additional shipping charges apply to items des-ignated as OVERSIZED. Actual cost will depend upon the size, weight, and shipping destination. We will advise on foreign postage charges. If you would like to know your approximate shipping costs, please contact [email protected] before you bid.

GuaranteesEach signed item is unconditionally guaranteed genuine without time limit. If a lot is declared to be not authentic, we may ask the purchaser to supply the written opinion of one competent author-ity acceptable to us. We will refund the original purchase price after documentation has been submitted. The buyer’s only remedy under this guarantee is the cancellation of the sale and the refund of the purchase price.

ReturnsEvery item is cataloged with the intent of accuracy. Improperly described items must be returned within three days of receipt. Please call us before returning any items. A merchandise credit will be issued in the case of a subjective, unresolvable dispute over condition. All autographed material is guaranteed without time limit. Returns of non-autographed items must be made within thirty days of the closing date of this auction; returns after that date will not be accepted for any reason.

PostponementRR Auction reserves the right to postpone this auction for a reason-able period of time as the result of any significant event (i.e. an Act of God, etc). In this unlikely event, bidders and consignors will be notified of the new closing date.

Matted and Framed ItemsWe do not remove items from mats or frames. The given dimen-sions of items housed in a frame and/or mat indicate the sight-size only. Photographs used with matted and framed items are not sub-ject to description or condition statements, nor are they considered a reason for return. Condition references only the item and not its mat or frame, and our terms of return apply only to the primary item and not the matting and framing. Any item that is removed from the frame cannot be returned. Returns are only accepted only in the unlikely event of an authenticity problem, or if the description of the item is incorrect.

Agreement to TermsBy placing a bid or otherwise participating in the auction, you are accepting all terms and conditions described above. You are agree-ing to the alternative dispute of arbitration. Arbitration replaces the right to go to court, including the right to a jury trial. If any dispute arises regarding payment, authenticity, grading, description, prov-enance, or any other matter pertaining to the Auction, the Bidder or a participant in the Auction and/or R&R agree that the dispute shall go to binding arbitration in accordance with the commercial rules of the American Arbitration Association. A.A.A. Arbitration shall be conducted under the provisions of the Federal Arbitration Act with locale in New Hampshire. Any claim made by a bidder has to presented within one (1) year or it is barred. The prevailing party may be awarded reasonable attorney’s fees and costs. An award granted in arbitration is enforceable in any court of competent jurisdiction.

General RR Auction InfoR&R Auction Company, LLC, d/b/a RRAuctionLicensed auctioneer: Carla Eaton, NH license #3029

Contact Information5 Rt 101A, Suite 5 • Amherst, NH 03031Local/International: 1-603-732-4280Local/Int’l fax: 1-603-732-4288 Website: www.RRAuction.com Email bidding: [email protected]

HoursOffice hours are Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. -5 p.m. eastern standard time.Any item in the auction can be viewed in our offices during normal business hours. Please call to set up an appointment.

TERMS AND CONDITIONS

5 Route 101A, Suite 5 • Amherst, NH 03031Telephone: (603) 732-4280

Fax: (603) 732-4288www.RRAuction.com

If you will be attending our sale for the first time and would like to expedite the registration process, you may fill out this form and forward it to our office prior to the sale and we will place your information on file.

Name _________________________________________________ Email ___________________________

Address__________________________________________________________________________________

City ___________________________________________________ State ____________ Zip ___________

Telephone _____________________________________ Fax _____________________________________

Driver’s License Number________________________________________________ Issuing State _________

What associations do you hold membership with? (optional) Manuscript Society UACC PADA

PRE-REGISTRATION FORM

Signature _______________________________________________ Date __________________________

It is recommended that you telephone us after mailing or faxing bids for confirmation of receipt. It is recommended that you telephone us after mailing or faxing bids for confirmation of receipt. I have read, fully understand and agree to the Terms and Conditions of Sale set forth in this catalog. Please place the following bids on my behalf in accordance with the Terms and Conditions of Sale.

Please check one:

ABSENTEE BIDS TELEPHONE BIDS __________________________

Mail / Fax absentee bids are due by 5 PM ET Friday, December 14. Please call our office should you wish to arrange a live phone bid the day of the auction. No incoming calls or bids will be taken on the day of the auc-tion. Absentee phone bids can be made by calling our offices at (603) 732–4280 up to 5 PM ET on Friday, December 14.

Lot Number Max Bid AmountLot Title

ABSENTEE / TELEPHONE BID FORM

Telephone bidders: Please give us the number to call the morning of the sale

Once again, RR Auction is seeking rare, Titanic-related artifacts, ephemera,

and documents for our Titanic Auction in April 2013. In our previous auction,

a single item fetched over $185,000. For a free consignment appraisal, email

Bob Eaton at [email protected] or call (603) 732-4280.

this is one ship you won’t want to miss

make sure your consignment ison board for our next voyage

www.RRAuction.com | 603.732.4280 Licensed Auctioneer: Carla Eaton, NH license #3029

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