May 22, 2008 - Sale 2147

Sale 2147 - Lot 115

Price Realized: $ 60
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 100 - $ 200
(CUNARD LINE.) "Queen Elizabeth 2." Group of over 30 early press releases related to the ship, all but several on Cunard letterhead, describing plans for the ship and giving details regarding its maiden voyage. 1963-69

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Interesting group of press releases, beginning with a release announcing Cunard's intention of building a new superliner (23 October 1963) through news of its maiden voyage. Includes much on the ship before she was named, etc. Together, an insightful look at the ship as it was being planned and built.