Round the World Cruise: Empress of Britain 1931-1932 (ninth annual)

Montreal, Canada: Canadian Pacific, 1931. First Edition. Softcover. Near Fine. 4to 11" - 13" tall. Imagine preparing to take a "world cruise" that will span 128 days and visit 81 different ports . . . and in a ship that hadn't yet hit the water . . . In the 1930s, several cruise-ships were traveling globally, but Canadian Pacific’s Empress of Britain outshined them all in promise and potential. The Empress of Britain set new standards of efficiency and luxury. The itinerary is comprehensive: "sight-seeing, pleasure and education considerations have all been taken into account." The ship was to stay in many ports for days on end, giving the passengers a chance to really see the sites and learn from locals. 42,500 tons in weight, 758 feet in length, with luxury options including mail and cables, wireless and telephone, photography, a gift shop, laundry, and entertainment. This brochure was produced prior to the ship sitting water. The brochure was printed before the ship was completed so all the images of the ship are renderings nine altogether. The brochure is a sterling condition softcover copy, with unfurled tips, tight binding, and clean internals, showing only very slight shelf- and edge-wear. Nine illustrations total, one exterior and eight interior. Illustrated, printed wraps, glossy pictorial, at 64 pp.Member, I.O.B.A., C.B.A., and adherent to the highest ethical standards. Additional postage may be required for oversize or especially heavy volumes, and for sets.