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Beautifully preserved, original June 1956 Plan of First Class Accommodations for the historic Cunard Line ocean liner, RMS Queen Mary.
This premium, mid-century accordion-fold passenger brochure opens into brilliant color-coded layout schematics mapping out the legendary ship from top to bottom. It features explicit detailing of the grand First Class public rooms and luxury staterooms.
Unique Historical Provenance: This specific piece features authentic, contemporary vintage handwriting in ink across the front cover from its original traveler: "Eastbound - April 8 M32 at $402.00." This provides a wonderful snapshot of social history—identifying an eastbound transatlantic voyage to Europe where the passenger booked premium, outside First Class Main Deck cabin M32 for a fare that equates to thousands of dollars in today’s currency.
Deck-by-Deck Layout Includes:
Page 1: Sports Deck (Squash Court, Dog Kennels, Deck Games).Pages 2 & 3: Sun Deck (Premium Staterooms & the exclusive Verandah Grill).Page 4: Promenade Deck (Main Lounge, Ballroom, Library, & Smoking Room).Page 5: "A" Deck (Spacious Outside Staterooms).Pages 6 & 7: "B" Deck (Staterooms, Grand Foyers, and Purser's Office).Page 8: "R" Deck (The legendary three-story Dining Saloon) & "C" Deck (Art Deco Swimming Pool & Turkish Baths).Specifications & Condition:
Printer's Mark: Authenticity verified by printer code on the bottom right margin: Printed in England June 1956 LP. 34/782.
Dimensions: Each accordion fold-out panel measures approximately 8-3/4 x 22-1/2 inches when extended.
Condition: Excellent Vintage Condition. Aside from the passenger ink notations on the front cover, the paper is exceptionally crisp. The wide 22-1/2 inch panel folds and seams are fully intact, strong, and un-frayed. The interior colors remain vibrant with clean margins and no water damage, tearing, or pinholes.
This is a phenomenal, exhibition-worthy piece of maritime ephemera for any Cunard Line official site or RMS Queen Mary collector.
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