Vintage Yeoward Line Booklet – "In Search of the Sun: Notes on a Voyage" – 1930s Cruise Brochure
Step back in time with this charming original
Yeoward Line travel booklet
titled
"In Search of the Sun: Notes on a Voyage"
. This rare vintage publication offers a beautifully written and illustrated account of a cruise journey, likely from the 1930s, showcasing stops in Portugal, Madeira, and the Canary Islands.
Item Description:
Title:
In Search of the Sun – Notes on a Voyage
Publisher:
Yeoward Line
Approx. Date:
Circa 1930s (exact year not printed)
Pages:
45
Binding:
Staple-bound booklet with red soft cover
Dimensions:
Approx. 18cm x 12cm (7" x 4.75")
Cover Artwork:
Colourful illustration of tropical palms, sea, and sailing boat with "Yeoward Line" branding
Content:
Includes poetic travel writing, vivid descriptions of destinations, and reflections on life at sea
Illustrations:
Numerous black & white photographs of Lisbon, Madeira, Tenerife, Grand Canary, and more
Condition:
Structurally sound
Cover has some edge wear, corner wear, and one puncture near spine
Some small punched holes near the spine (possibly for binding or display)
Pages are clean with minimal age toning
A wonderful example of interwar cruise travel ephemera
Chapters include:
“From Nothing to Nothing”
“Down to the Sea”
“Into Lisbon”
“A Bull-Fight in Lisbon”
“Bullock Carts and Wine Shops”
“Into the Land of Spain”
“Blue Days at Sea”
and many more!
Perfect for:
Maritime ephemera collectors
Cruise history enthusiasts
Vintage travel memorabilia lovers
Decorative use or framed display
📦 Postage & Packaging:
Will be carefully packed in a protective sleeve and shipped in a rigid mailer to ensure it arrives safely.
💡 Add to your collection of vintage cruise memorabilia or gift it to a lover of classic travel tales!