A Century of Style Great Ships of the Union Line 1875 – 1976 by N H Brewer, Published by Reed, 1982, 1st Edition, Hardcover, b&w photos throughout, appendices, index.

Condition: In near new condition, two faint marks top front edge of dust jacket, boards in good condition, no other markings or inscriptions within, clean and tidy throughout.

The author considers 36 passenger ships of the Union Line that operated between 1875 and 1976. These ships in terms of their purpose had a strong focus on the passenger trade and in most cases were fitted out accordingly, some quite lavishly. The author gives the fit out details each of the 36 ships and the role that hey played in the Union Line, the routes they sailed and services they provided. Once being the mode of international and inter island travel they were a focal part of New Zealand’s transport network nationally and internationally. Find out also what ultimately became of some of the ships. An account of luxury travel from a bygone era.