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8248. Claflin, James W., LIGHTHOUSES
AND LIFESAVING ALONG THE MASSACHUSETTS COAST. 1998. 228p. 200 vintage
photographs. Published as part of the Images of America series by Arcadia
Publishing. This is the first volume in a series of photographic histories of
lighthouses and lifesaving along the coasts of the United States. Arcadia is a
well known publisher of local and regional histories, including the popular
Images of America series. This compact volume features over 200 early
photographs dating from the 1870's through the 1940's, drawn from my and other
private collections, most never before published and traces the history of these
services through photos and text. (M) $21.99. (Wholesale
pricing: 4+ copies 30% off. )
9299. Claflin, James W., LIGHTHOUSES
AND LIFESAVING ALONG THE MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE COAST. 1999. 228p. 200 vintage photographs. Published as part of the Images of
America series by Arcadia Publishing. This is the second in a series of volumes
of photographic histories of lighthouses and lifesaving along the coasts of the
United States. Arcadia is a well known publisher of local and regional
histories, including the popular Images of America series. This compact volume
features over 200 early photographs dating from the 1870’s through the
1940’s, drawn from my and other private collections, most never before
published and traces the history of these services through photos and text. Inscribed by the author if desired. (M)
$21.99. (Wholesale
pricing: 4+ copies 30% off. )
2183. Claflin, James W., LIGHTHOUSES
AND LIFE SAVING ALONG THE CONNECTICUT AND RHODE ISLAND COAST.
228p. 200 vintage photographs. Published as part of the Images of America series
by Arcadia Publishing. This is the third volume in a series of photographic
histories of lighthouses and lifesaving along the coasts of the United States.
Included too is a section covering the US Revenue Cutter Service and the
subsequent formation of the Coast Guard, all illustrated with wonderful vintage
views. Arcadia is a well known publisher of local and regional histories,
including the popular Images of America series. This compact volume features
over 200 early photographs dating from the 1870's through the 1940's, drawn from
my and other private collections, most never before published and traces the
history of these services through photos and text. (M) $21.99.
(Wholesale
pricing: 4+ copies 30% off. )
Nominated
for the 2008 Foundation for Coast Guard History book award:
27268.
Claflin, James W. HISTORIC NANTUCKET: SURFSIDE
LIFE-SAVING STATION - A History of Nantucket’s Life-Saving Stations.
Volume I. Worcester. 2007. 79 p. Soft wraps.
Special edition, signed and numbered of 500, includes pasted in wood chip
from Surfside Life-Saving Station. Historic Nantucket: Surfside Life-Saving
Station is one of a continuing series of booklets that tell the story of
historic lighthouses, lightships and life-saving stations along the New England
Coast
. The Nantucket coastline has long been one of the most dangerous areas along
the New England
coast. Over the years four life-saving stations and eight Massachusetts Humane
Society stations stood guard over the island’s shores, standing ready to
combat the seas in an effort to rescue shipwrecked mariners in their time of
need. With thousands of vessels plying the dangerous waters, the chance of a
shipping disaster was always great. Hundreds of shipwrecks did indeed occur off
the coast with startling losses. Using descriptive text and a variety of vintage
images from private as well as museum collections, we get a rare glimpse into
the history of the area and the lives of these dedicated government men and
women. Author James Claflin combines an extensively researched text with his
exquisite collection of vintage photographs, many previously unpublished, to
tell the story of this important piece of history. (M). $8.95.
(Wholesale
pricing: 2-4 copies 20% off. 5-20 copies 40% off. 21-50 copies 43% off. 51+
copies 45% off. )
23549. Claflin, James W. HISTORIC
CAPE COD LIGHTHOUSES: Race Point. A History of Cape Cod’s Lighthouse on Race
Point.
Worcester
. 2003. 74 pages, soft wraps, 26 vintage black and white photographs,
fold-out map. SPECIAL EDITION: First 500 copies signed and numbered with wood
chip from Race Point Lighthouse included. Historic Cape Cod Lighthouses: Race
Point is the third in a series of booklets that tell the story of historic
lighthouses and life-saving stations along the
New England
Coast
. Two lighthouses have stood at Race Point on the tip of
Cape Cod
since the first was lit in 1816. In addition, other beacons were constructed at
Wood End and on Long Point as additional aids to vessels approaching
Provincetown
harbor. With thousands of vessels plying the dangerous waters, the chance of a
shipping disaster was always great. Hundreds of shipwrecks did indeed occur off
the coast with startling losses. Using descriptive text and a variety of vintage
images from private as well as museum collections, we get a rare glimpse into
the history of the area and the lives of these dedicated government men and
women. Author James Claflin combines an extensively researched text with his
exquisite collection of vintage photographs, many previously unpublished, to
tell the story of this important landmark. (M). $8.95
(Wholesale
pricing: 2-4 copies 20% off. 5-20 copies 40% off. 21-50 copies 43% off. 51+
copies 45% off. )
 
2450.
Claflin, James W. HISTORIC
NANTUCKET
LIGHTHOUSES: Great Point. A History of Nantucket’s Lighthouses on
Great Point.
Worcester
. 2004. 65 pages, soft wraps, 24 vintage black and white photographs, fold-out
map. SPECIAL EDITION: First 500 copies signed and numbered with artifact from
Great Point Lighthouse included. Historic Nantucket Lighthouses: Great Point is
the fourth in a series of booklets that tell the story of historic lighthouses
and life-saving stations along the
New England
Coast
. Two lighthouses have stood at Great Point on the tip Nantucket’s
Sandy
Point
since the first was lit in 1785. In addition, other beacons were constructed at
Brant
Point
and on Sankaty Head as additional aids to vessels approaching
Nantucket
harbor. However, numerous pitfalls were to befall the keepers as fire and the
ravages of weather would torment them for years. With thousands of vessels
plying the dangerous waters, the chance of a shipping disaster was always great.
Hundreds of shipwrecks did indeed occur off the coast with startling losses.
Using descriptive text and a variety of vintage images from private as well as
museum collections, we get a rare glimpse into the history of the area and the
lives of these dedicated government men and women. Author James Claflin combines
an extensively researched text with his exquisite collection of vintage
photographs, many previously unpublished, to tell the story of this important
landmark. (M). $8.95
(Wholesale
pricing: 2-4 copies 20% off. 5-20 copies 40% off. 21-50 copies 43% off. 51+
copies 45% off. )
23525.
Claflin, James W. HISTORIC
NANTUCKET
LIGHTHOUSES: Sankaty Head. A History of Nantucket’s Lighthouse on
Sankaty Head.
Worcester
. 2003. 65 pages, soft wraps, approximately 27 vintage black and white
photographs, fold-out map. SPECIAL EDITION: First 500 copies signed and numbered
with artifact from Sankaty Head Lighthouse included. Historic Nantucket
Lighthouses: Sankaty Head is the second in a series of booklets that tell the
story of historic lighthouses and life-saving stations along the
New England
Coast
. A lighthouse has stood on Sankaty Head near the
village
of
Siasconset
since 1850, the third such aid built on the island. Three lighthouses have
watched over Great Point, and nine have stood on
Brant
Point
since the first was lit on the island in 1746. In addition, other beacons were
constructed on the
Jetties
Beach
and in the harbor as additional aids to vessels approaching the harbor.
However, numerous pitfalls were to befall the keepers as fire and the ravages of
weather would torment them for years. With thousands of vessels plying the
dangerous waters, the chance of a shipping disaster was always great. Hundreds
of shipwrecks did indeed occur off the coast with startling losses. Using
descriptive text and a variety of vintage images from private as well as museum
collections, we get a rare glimpse into the history of the area and the lives of
these dedicated government men and women. Author James Claflin combines an
extensively researched text with his exquisite collection of vintage
photographs, many previously unpublished, to tell the story of this important
landmark. (M). $8.95
(Wholesale
pricing: 2-4 copies 20% off. 5-20 copies 40% off. 21-50 copies 43% off. 51+
copies 45% off. )
(Wholesale
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25344. Claflin, James W. HISTORIC
NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIPS: NEW SOUTH SHOAL 1854-1896 - A History of
Nantucket
’s Lightships on New South Shoal.
Volume
I.
Worcester
. 2005. 64 p. Soft wraps. Historic Nantucket Lightships: New South Shoal
1854-1896 is one of a continuing series of booklets that tell the story of
historic lighthouses, lightships and life-saving stations along the
New England
Coast
. Nantucket Sound and
Davis
’s New South Shoals have long been one of the most dangerous areas along the
New England
coast. By 1908 twelve light-vessels stood guard over this area southeast of
Nantucket
, more than any other comparable area in the world. With thousands of vessels
plying the dangerous waters, the chance of a shipping disaster was always great.
Hundreds of shipwrecks did indeed occur off the coast with startling losses.
Using descriptive text and a variety of vintage images from private as well as
museum collections, we get a rare glimpse into the history of the area and the
lives of these dedicated government men and women. Author James Claflin combines
an extensively researched text with his exquisite collection of vintage
photographs, many previously unpublished, to tell the story of this important
piece of history. (M). $8.95.
(Wholesale
pricing: 2-4 copies 20% off. 5-20 copies 40% off. 21-50 copies 43% off. 51+
copies 45% off. )
6697. Thompson, Frederic L., THE
LIGHTSHIPS OF CAPE COD. 1996. 2nd printing. 112 pp. Soft wraps.
Signed by the author. Illustrated with over 93 beautifully detailed photographs.
Much sought after, this scarce volume chronicles the history of the lightships
in this vital area. Wonderfully detailed b/w photographs enhance the author's
vivid description of the history and life aboard these vessels. One of the only
volumes ever written exclusively on this subject, this fine work will make a
fine addition to any library (M). $14.95.
(Wholesale
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CP-01.(print) Historic
Lighthouses Cape Cod. The Historic Lighthouse series of prints uses
rare photos from the 1800’s showing American Lighthouses in their
turn-of-the-century splendor. Using sophisticated twentieth century computer
enhancement, these specialized prints are produced on quality 80lb. bright white
paper stock. Each print shows beautiful clear 1800’s views from original
period photographs. These prints measure 18” wide by 24” high and, because
of the fine quality, these make wonderful candidates for framing and decorating.
Watch also for future prints featuring vintage photographs and architectural
plans of other locations. (Actual size 18”w x 24”h, shipped
rolled.). Historic Lighthouses - Cape Cod. Retail priced at $19.95.
Prints
Retail $19.95 ea. (Wholesale
pricing: 2-5 copies 40% off. 6-24 copies 50% off. 25+ copies 60% off. )
Post
Cards Retail $.30 ea. (Wholesale
pricing: 2-9 cards 30% off ($.21 ea.). 10+ cards 40% off ($.18 ea.) )
Race
Point Light Station
27416. (panoramic photo) Race
Point Light Station 2007 by James Claflin. Lovely full 42”
long, 4” wide panoramic photo provides a lovely view of the area
surrounding the Race Point lighthouse. Taken from the lighthouse gallery,
this unusual view includes the Light Keeper’s house, whistle house, oil
house, Hatch’s Harbor and the entire surrounding dune and ocean area in
a 360 degree view. A spectacular scene, this unusual photo print will be
striking when matted and framed. Shipped rolled. (M). $59.95 plus $6
postage.
2448. Claflin, James W. EDWARD
ROWE SNOW - A BIBLIOGRAPHY AND CHECKLIST. Worcester. 2005. 34 p.
Revised edition. Soft wraps. Edward Rowe Snow, author, lecturer and historian,
was born in Winthrop, Mass. and spent most of his life studying the lighthouses,
islands, and legends of the New England coast. Mr. Snow has been credited with
over 150 books and pamphlets as well as thousands of newspaper articles,
lectures, and tours of the area. With his wife Anna-Myrle, Mr. Snow made
hundreds of visits to light stations throughout New England. Today, many
consider Mr. Snow’s interesting and readable accounts of life at these
stations to have been the impetus launching an increase in lighthouse interest
and preservation. Mr. Snow was most prolific over his 40 year writing career and
enjoyed producing many wonderful special editions in addition to his regular
published works. Hundreds of variations in his works included numbered editions,
inserts of wood from famous shipwrecks or lighthouses, actual pirate treasure,
tea from the Boston Tea Party and much more. In addition, over 50 varieties of
folded maps were tipped into his various volumes and much more. This long needed
bibliography lists thousands of his titles and variations including many of his
newspaper articles and more. Long awaited information and wonderful as a
checklist to assist in collecting his works. Includes a biography of Mr. Snow,
listing of his mother’s published works, and more. (M). $16.95.
(Wholesale
pricing: 3-6 copies 40% off. 7-20 copies 44% off. 21+ copies 46% off. )
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