S.S. Léopoldville CBM Congo - [ca. 1930]

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The ship made the connection with the Belgian Congo, but it was also used by the Company to organize cruises in Tenerife, Portugal, Morocco, Norway, Sweden, Iceland, Denmark…
The Léopoldville is the ship that Hergé drew on the first plate of his Tintin au Congo at the time when he provided maritime connections to the Belgian Congo.
Book composed of 24 pages and about twenty photos and drawings, the date is indicated as an indication because not found.
The book will be packaged with the greatest care and sent with track and trace.
Taxes and any customs clearance costs are the responsibility of the buyer. 67425179 Read more