OBSESSIVE BUYING?
Yes, I really think I must have an obsessive compulsive personality. Ever since I decided that we were going to go on the QE2 on a transatlantic crossing, I have got a bit over zealous in finding out as much as I can about the ship.
So most of this year, I have been searching and finding out about the QE2. I have bought videos, bought books and been buying bits and pieces on one of my most favourite sites: eBay. Also on Amazon and Alibris books
Here is what I have bought on eBay or other sites that is QE2 orientated (so far):
Books
* Cunard "Tribute to a Queen" hardback book (Berltiz 1987)
* QE2 The Offical Story Book by Potter & Frost (1969)
* 62 page Cunard Book "QE2 Transatlantic" (deck plans, photos, itinieries etc)
* "Murder She Wrote on the QE2" Paperback
* "QE2: Voyage of Discovery" - Carol Thatcher
* "Around the World on the QE2" - Alfred Armond Montapert and William David Monapert
* "Attack on the Queen" - Richard P Henrick (1997)
* "The Only Way to Cross: Golden Era of the Great Atlantic Liners" - John Maxtowe-Graham
* "QE2 - A Ship for All Seasons" - David F Hutchings (1988)
Brochures and booklets
* Cunard Brochures from 1976, 1980, 1983, 1989, 1992 (Transatalantic), 1993 (transatalantic) and 1993, 1995
* Accomodation Plans (Pre 1999)
* QE2 Tips to Cruising leaflet(early 80s)
* 1960s/70s Welcome Aboard the QE2 (with fold out deck plans and Guide)
* Cruise Trade Magazine Cunard QE2 1992
* History of the Cunard Line from 1840 to present day (bundle of cards, papers etc)
World Cruise Bits and Pieces
* 1977 World Cuise Memorabilia (Book)
* 1984 World Cruise Memorabilia (luggage tags, menus, hard cover book, certificates)
* 1985 World Cruise Memorabilia (more or less same as above)
* 4 menus from 1987 world cruise
Daily Programs and Menus
* 7 daily programs from the "Gallic Getaway" QE2 cruise in August 2004
* 1975 On-board folder (including: copies of daily paper for 7 days, 7 day of programs, menus, pocket companion book, embarckation leaflet etc)
* New Year Eve 2003 menu and program
* QE2/ QM2 Joint crossing commemorative folder/ menu 2004
Videos
* "QE2 The Royal Voyage" VHS
* "QE2 The Last Great Liner" VHS 1999
* "Coronation Street: QE2 Feature Length Special" (Only available on video) 1995
Other Bits and Pieces
* QE2 "collectable" spoon (why I bought this I have no idea! It is awfully tacky)
* Revell Model of QE2 (in sealed box) - one of those like Airfix type
* QE2 Cruise Bag from the 70s
* "History of Cunard Line" CD-ROM (www.schiffspost.com)
(And I left out some QM2 booklets and brochures in that list!). I think I have stopped buying QE2 bits... ALTHOUGH the one thing I would really like to get is a set of all the Cunard brochures from 1969 to now and beyond..... So let me know if you have any!
