Italian Line: You could say that decades of proud Italian Line service ended with this ship here, the MARCONI. After the RAFFAELLO and MICHELANGELO were sold off to the Iranians, after the CRISTOFORO COLOMBO went to South America as an accommodation ship, and after the LEONARDO DA VINCI went into lay-up before burning and sinking, there was only the MARCONI carrying on the traditions that dated back to such great ships as the CONTE DI SAVOIA and the REX. For a short time in the late 1970s the struggling company, then known as Italian Line Cruises, operated just the MARCONI out of New York for cruises. The ship had entered service in 1963 on the long-haul Australian immigrant route as Lloyd Triestino's GUGLIELMO MARCONI. These two artifacts come from that last year of the Italian Line. The first is an enormous 3 1/2' by 6 1/2' photo of the MARCONI. This travel agency piece is attached to foam board. I am not sure where it hung, but it would have had to have been a large space such as the Italian Line offices in New York, or perhaps in the pier itself. You'll notice that the short-lived dolphin logo is on the funnel. This enormous print is in good condition with several small nicks and tack holes. The second item is 10" by 4 1/2' metal name board, like a street sign. This probably was used as a directional sign on the New York pier and is in excellent condition. So here you have it, two of the last promotional items created for the Italian Line. If you purchase these unusual items, I will work with you to figure out delivery. Overseas delivery would be very expensive. I could possibly deliver it in the Northeast of the U.S., or pick it up in person and I'll make you lunch!