VTG 1931 French Line Gulf Service Art Deco Ocean Liner Brochure AmEx - USA For Sale

Condition Description:

Original 1931 French Line “Gulf Service” ocean liner travel brochure/rate sheet in very good vintage condition. Features a striking Art Deco cover design with colorful graphics and destinations including Havana, New Orleans, Houston, and the Canary Islands. Complete with interior ship photos, travel information, agency listings, and passenger rate sheets.

Covers and pages show normal age-related wear including light edge wear, minor creasing, and some age toning/spots consistent with a piece from 1931. No major tears or missing pages noted.

Front cover has an original period “American Express Travel Dept.” stamp from Dallas, Texas, which adds interesting historical provenance from the early travel agency era.

Please review all photos carefully for exact condition.

Description:

Beautiful original 1931 French Line “Gulf Service” travel brochure featuring classic Art Deco design and early transatlantic ocean liner advertising.

This brochure was issued February 20, 1931 and includes:

* Passenger rate sheets

* Ocean liner photos

* Cabin/class information

* Route and destination details

* French Line agency listings

* Gulf Service travel information

Destinations and routes featured include:

* New Orleans

* Havana

* Houston

* Canary Islands

* Le Havre

* France

* Mediterranean cruises

The interior contains numerous ship and cabin photographs including vessels such as:

* S.S. France

* Champlain

* De Grasse

* Guadeloupe

* De La Salle

An original “American Express Travel Dept.” stamp from Dallas, Texas appears on the cover, adding authentic period travel agency provenance.

An excellent piece for collectors of:

* Ocean liner memorabilia

* Art Deco ephemera

* Vintage travel brochures

* Steamship history

* French Line / CGT collectibles

* American Express travel history

Ships securely packed with backing board protection.