Opens in a new tab

Menu for the S.S. Europa

Back to browsing

Mezzotint view of Nuremberg from a German cruise in 1938.

Availability: Sold

Miscellaneous

4pp., Coloured mezzotint view of Hekersteg, Nuremberg, heightened with gilt, coat of arms in gilt, text in German and English, slight marginal toning, lower left corner creased, 4to, Saturday, August 6th, 1938.

The S.S. Europa was a German ocean liner built for the Norddeutscher Lloyd line to work the transatlantic sea route. Powered by advanced high-speed steam turbine engines, and with a low streamlined profile, she was able to cross the Atlantic in just 5 days.

She spent most of World War II inactive and in 1945, she was captured by the Allies and used as a troopship, sailing as the USS Europa (AP-177). After World War II French line Compagnie Générale Transatlantique was awarded the Europa as a war prize to replace the destroyed SS Normandie.

Cancellation form

You do not have to use this form, but you may find it convenient. Copy it, fill in your details and send it to us by email or by post.

To Marshall Rare Books:

I hereby give notice that I cancel my contract of sale of the following goods:

Ordered on / received on:

Name of consumer:

Address of consumer:

Signature of consumer (only if this form is notified on paper):

Date:

Join our mailing list

Be the first to hear about new catalogues, lists and arrivals, chosen for the subjects you collect.

Mailing list

We will send you an email to confirm. You can unsubscribe at any time.

Enquire about this book

Menu for the S.S. Europa

Book enquiry