The common theme with this pair of menus is the Italia cruise ship line. They both measure about 9-1/4" x 12-1/2" and open to four pages each. In the order shown in the pictures, they are:

"Conte Biancamano" luncheon menu, September 12, 1959, in both Italian and English. Built in 1925, the Conte Biancamano was seized by the United States at the outset of World War II and saw active service as a troop transport ship in Europe, North Africa and the Pacific. Post-war, she was returned to Italy and put back into civilian service on various transatlantic routes, her last voyage being made in March, 1960, about six months after the date on this menu. The front cover illustration is of Lago di Misurina and Monte Cristallo, in the Italian Alps. I'm afraid I can't read the signature, but it's dated 1958.

"Augustus" dinner menu, January 3, 1959, in Italian only. This was issued during a "New Year at Sea" ("Capodanno sul Mare") cruise sponsored by "Il Giorno" newspaper. Built in 1952, the Augustus also ran various transatlantic routes, her last voyage being in 1973. The front cover illustration of a kingfisher is by Alberto Salietti.


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