One of the major printing developments of the 19th Century was the introduction of colour printing techniques. Not surprisingly, many major shipping companies were quick to seize this new and relatively inexpensive means of advertising. Travel Agents offices displayed large colour posters extolling the delights of ocean travel. Leading artists were engaged to produce larger than life studies of the great liners.

The years between 1920 and the outbreak of the 2nd World War are now regarded as the Golden Age of Travel. Today, the posters and postcards of that almost forgotten era are rare and costly.

For the last 19 years Marine Art Posters have been researching the history of marine art and now, as the worlds leading publisher of the original material, in conjunction with the Cunard Line Limited, are proud to present this unrivalled collection of quality posters and goods, some of which have only ever been sold on board the QE2.