Story of the "Titanic": 24 Cards (Dover Postcards)
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| Rating | : | 4.76 (980 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0486256111 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 6 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2013-05-16 |
| Language | : | English |
DESCRIPTION:
The splendor and tragedy of the legendary "Titanic" captured in dramatic photo and illustration cardsShe was "unsinkable" — a splendid monument to modern engineering and nautical design. There are also authentic photographs of grim-faced survivors aboard the rescue ship Carpathia and of the ship's remains on the ocean floor.This thrilling card collection will fascinate collectors, historians, and anyone captivated by the splendor of ocean liners of the past.. But on her maiden voyage, during the night of April 14, 1912, the White Star superliner Titanic struck an iceberg and became a legend — not for its highly publicized "indestructibility," but because of the catastrophe that took the lives of more than 1,500 passengers.In this remarkable collection, twenty-four reproductions of historic photographs and paintings recapture the character, magnitude, spirit, and tragedy of the great ship. Included are photos of the Titanic in dry dock and on trial runs, its captain, the ship's gigantic engine and rudder,
Allen Smalling said They look authentic, even if they aren't. It's nice to find this item still in print and at such a reasonable price. Unlike Dover's equally admirable dollar-fifty book of Titanic postcards, this is a folio-sized work with six pages of four postcards apiece; the postcards tend to be based on period B&W photographs. As previous reviewers have mentioned, a nice present for "the person who has everything" regarding the Titanic.. A useful gift for the rabid Titanic completist on your list! Susan Paxton Dover Publications is one of my favorite imprints for their combination of low cost and high quality. This book, with its 24 well-printed black and white postcards, will find a place on every Titanic enthusiasts' shelf. Some of the photos are common, others are more unusual; this is the only place I've seen the photo of Captain Smith and Lord Pirrie (builder of the ship) together, and the photo of Titanic with Olympic is also nice to have. The accompanying notes are useful, well-written, and accurate.. Lovely collection of Titanic pictures The story of the Titanic is so haunting and yet mesmerizing. I am so happy to have this collection of postcards about the Titanic.I can't wait to share these postcards with people.