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2877. (mounted photo) Boston Light Station c.1896. Large 7 ½” x 9 ½” on 10” x 12” mount provides unusually close, clear view of the light station on Boston’s Little Brewster Island. View is dated 1896 and was taken by W. S. Eliott. View includes the tall light tower, attached keeper’s house, second keeper’s house and steam fog signal building, taken from the rocky shoreline. Superb view, clear and clean, one damage area on keeper’s house measuring about 1” square where mount was struck, tearing image surface, but this is not terribly distracting. Still would look wonderful framed. (G+). $144.

7185d. Bunting, W. H. PORTRAIT OF A PORT: BOSTON 1852 - 1914. Cambridge , MA . 1971. 519p. DJ. Two hundred and thirty-four striking photographs of the port of Boston combine with interpretive commentary to recapture the flavor and excitement of the city’s years as one of the two or three great American ports. Considered by many to be one of the three best maritime books available today, this wonderful compilation of early photography offers deep water sail and steam vessels, naval ships, light vessels and tenders, fishing boats, catboats, tugs, schooners and sloops, and the picturesque wharves to create a kaleidoscopic visual history. Includes the widest selection of photographs ever published by pioneer marine photographer Nathaniel Stebbins. A wonderful volume for hours of visual enjoyment. Clean, tight in well worn dj. (VG-).  $38.

27106. (framed photograph) Portland Head Lighthouse, Portland, Maine c.1889. Lovely early b/w photograph has been professionally matted and framed and presents a wonderful close, clear view of the early light station before the large 2-story keeper’s dwelling was built in 1891. Superb close view of the dwelling, light tower and fog signal building on the rocky point, ready to hang on your wall. (F-). $225. Reduced $175.

 

JOURNAL OF LIGHT STATION LOVELL’S ISLAND RANGE LIGHT, Boston Harbor.

   Keeper Jennings stands next to the lighthouse. 

D-03. U. S. Lighthouse Service. JOURNAL OF LIGHT STATION FOR THE LIGHT STATION AT LOVELL’S ISLAND RANGE LIGHT, BOSTON HARBOR, MASSACHUSETTS July 1, 1911 to November 30, 1919.  Lovell’s Island Range Lights were erected in 1902 for the accommodation o f mariners coming up the South Channel of Broad Sound, Boston Harbor. The lights were placed in the charge of Keeper Alfred G. Eisener [shown in photo standing at base of tower- photo not included. Known as a poet and a writer, Keeper Eisner is best known for his book Dan, or the Gale of ‘73. In 1919 Eisener was succeeded by Charles H. Jennings, who later transferred to Boston Light. The light was extinguished in 1939 and subsequently torn down. This historic log records the careers of both keepers of this important light station. “….June 30, 1919….This page closes my Light-House life, consisting of 35 years of service, beginning at Cape Ann, ending at Lovell’s Island, Mass. Alfred G. Eisener [Keeper]….” SUPERB Original intact standard issue Light-House Journal: Hard bound folio with half-calf spine and corners. Spine is labeled in gilt embossed letters “306 – Journal of Light Station – Light-House Establishment – Department of Commerce and labor”. Volume measures 14” high by 8 ½” wide and contains 202 form pages completed in the hand of Keepers Alfred G. Eisener, and Charles Harold Jennings, covering the period from July 1, 1911 to November 30, 1919.  This type of record was kept at all stations and contained daily listings of important events, bad weather and other special notes. Each page is signed in the hand of the Keeper. Some of the special notes include Sept. 30, 1918 when the light was extinguished for the duration of the Great War, November 11, 1918 Great War practically ended today – Armistice signed, and sadly: “This page closes my light-house life, consisting of 35 years of service, beginning at Cape Ann, ending at Lovell’s Island, Mass.” signed Keeper Alfred G. Eisener. Also noted are the signatures of the District Inspector after inspection of the station with dates of inspection and various notes. Back endpapers used by keepers to record period of absences during the years. Pages are in good condition, generally clean and tight. Binding lightly soiled, with expected light wear. Hinges are worn, front wrap present but detached, back intact but worn. Spine intact and legible. Spine is clearly gilt embossed: “306 – Journal of Light Station – Light-House Establishment – Department of Commerce and labor” (VG). Reduced to $945.

  

11506. [chart]. Eldridge, George W. ELDRIDGE’S NEW CHART OF BOSTON HARBOR Compiled From the Latest Surveys. Boston 1867. Published by S. Thaxter & Son. 125 State Street, Boston. Engraved by G.W. Boynton. Scale about 1 1/8” = 1 mile. Original printed chart measures 16” x 23 ½”,  on paper. Includes all of Boston Harbor from Lynn Harbor and Nahant, south to Nantasket beach, Cohasset and Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse. Includes the numerous Boston Harbor islands, Broad Sound, out to The Graves, Thieves Ledga and Harding’s Ledge. Lighthouses are indicated in red and include Egg Rock, Long Island Head, Narrows “Bug” Lighthouse, Boston Lighthouse, Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse, etc. Also includes Life Boat Stations and Huts of Refuge of the Massachusetts Humane Society, and more. Also includes many roads, all shoals and bars, buoys, soundings in fathoms,  and much more. Eldridge and his son are probably best known as the compilers of Eldridge’s Tide and Pilot Book, still in use today. His charts were compiled from their  own surveys. Chart has some soiling and wear – margins are soiled with some foxing, there are two tears, one entering about 3”, two cup stains, expected wear. Still, the view remains striking and will be wonderful for display with a bit of cleaning up and some restoration. This chart has become quite difficult to find in any condition. These very early coastal maps are most desirable for display and bring a premium. With restoration would frame nicely. (G+). $388.

 

96791. na. Spit Light, Boston Harbor. Ballou’s Dollar Monthly Magazine. June 1861. Superb early engraved illustration of Boston Harbor and Boston Narrow’s (Spit) Lighthouse. Built in 1856, Bug Light stood until 1929 to warn mariners of the dreaded Harding’s Ledge, four miles to the southeast. The lantern was about thirty-five  feet above sea level, and when a sea captain brought Bug Light in range with Long Island Head Light, he knew that he was clear of Harding’s Ledge and could safely enter the harbor. Includes short article describes the scene and this area of the harbor. Full issue, includes numerous interesting articles of the day. Some wear, contents generally clean. (VG-). $22.

25210. (research – photographs) Boston Lighthouse c.1960. Package of information and research accumulation  was compiled by Robert E. Wilson in 1965 for an article in the Worcester Telegram/ Evening Gazette, Parade supplement on the history and pending designation of Boston Lighthouse as a National Historic Landmark. Four official 8”x10” b/w Coast Guard photographs include: photo of Keeper’s houses taken from the light tower including the “Big House”, which was torn down in 1959,. 2 photos picturing entire island and structures, and a photo of Rear Admiral James A. Alger, Jr., Commander, First Coast Guard District with Osborne Earle Hallett, Keeper of Nobska Point Lighthouse and former Keeper of Boston Light, and Boatswain's Mate First Class Mike Mikelonis, Officer in Charge of Boston Light. Lot also includes some newspaper articles, letters and press releases from the Department of the Interior on the subject of the designation of Boston Lighthouse as a National Historic Land mark as well as nine pages of the writer’s notes on the history of the light station. Also included are two US Coast Guard pamphlets: COAST GUARD HISTORY CG-213, 1958. 32p.; US COAST GUARD – A Study of its Origin, Responsibilities, Relationships and Direction. 1963. 41p. An interesting, informative lot. (VG+).  $58. 

28153. (souvenir dish) “Revere Beach [Boston) Light(house), Mass.” c.1900. Special early souvenir dish features a beautiful full color image of the “Revere Beach [Boston) Light(house), Mass.”. This unusual item is quite attractive and bears a fine though distant, full color image of the tall old lighthouse tower on the rocky point of Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor. Colorful image is enhanced by the deep cobalt blue rim and bright gilt decoration. This piece is marked “Made in Germany.” 4 1/8” diameter. Clean, no cracks or checks, only light wear. (VG+). $48.

27196. (commemorative vase) c.1900. A pretty, bright, gilt decorated cobalt blue commemorative vase featuring a beautiful, detailed full color image of the Graves Light House, Boston Harbor, Mass. A rare graves lighthouse piece, vase measures 3 ½” high and is enhanced by a bright gilt edging. Marked “Made in Germany Expressly for R. W. Austin”. Clean, bright, a very pretty display piece for your collection. (VG+).  $68 net.

  

7309f. (souvenir toothpick) c.1900. An unusual, petite, bright emerald green commemorative toothpick holder featuring a beautiful full color image of the “Revere Beach [Boston) Light(house), Mass.”. This unusual item is quite attractive and bears a fine close, full color image of the tall old lighthouse tower, fog signal building and nearby out buildings on the rocky point of Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor. Holder is quite bright and distinctive, and  measures 2” high by 3 ½” wide and is enhanced by a bit of a decorative gilt trim around the image and rim. Labeled “Made in Germany ”. Clean, no cracks or checks, only light wear to gilding and rim. A very detailed, pretty piece for your display, nice coloration. (VG+). $38 net.

 7309d. (souvenir vase) c.1900. An unusual, petite, bright cobalt blue commemorative vase featuring a beautiful full color image of Revere Beach    ( Boston ) Light (house), Mass.”. This unusual item is quite attractive and bears a fine though a bit distant, full color image of the tall old lighthouse tower and nearby walkway on the rocky island. Vase is quite bright and distinctive, and  measures 3 3/8” high by 2 ½” wide and is enhanced by distinctive ornate handles on each side, and by a bit of a decorative gilt trim on the handle and around the image and rim. Labeled “Made in Germany ”. Clean, no cracks or checks. A very detailed, pretty piece for your display, nice coloration. (VG+). $56 net.

5231f. OUTER LIGHT-HOUSE, BOSTON HARBOR. Gleason’s Pictorial. March 20, 1852. Fine full page article describing the outer light (Boston Light) and its Keeper Mr. Zebedee, and the inner light (Long Island Head Light). With superb half-page, beautifully detailed engraving showing Boston Light on Little Brewster Island. Masthead depicting Boston Harbor adds to this fine piece. Beautiful bright and clean, fine for display. (VG). $38 net.

US LIGHTHOUSE ESTABLISHMENT JOURNAL OF LIGHT STATION 

for the 

Light Station at Lovell’s Island Range Light, Boston Harbor, Massachusetts. 

Lovell’s Island Range Lights were erected in 1902 for the accommodation o f mariners coming up the South Channel of Broad Sound, Boston Harbor. The lights were placed in the charge of Keeper Alfred G. Eisener. Known as a poet and a writer, Keeper Eisner is best known for his book Dan, or the Gale of ‘73. In 1919 Eisener was succeeded by Charles H. Jennings, who later transferred to Boston Light. The light was extinguished in 1939 and subsequently torn down. This historic log records the careers of both keepers of this important light station. "….June 30, 1919….This page closes my Light-House life, consisting of 35 years of service, beginning at Cape Ann, ending at Lovell’s Island, Mass. Alfred G. Eisener [Keeper]…." SUPERB Original intact standard issue Light-House Journal: Hard bound folio with half-calf spine and corners. Spine is labeled in gilt embossed letters "306 – Journal of Light Station – Light-House Establishment – Department of Commerce and labor". Volume measures 14" high by 8 ½" wide and contains 202 form pages completed in the hand of Keepers Alfred G. Eisener, and Charles Harold Jennings, covering the period from July 1, 1911 to November 30, 1919. This type of record was kept at all stations and contained daily listings of important events, bad weather and other special notes. Each page is signed in the hand of the Keeper. Some of the special notes include Sept. 30, 1918 when the light was extinguished for the duration of the Great War, November 11, 1918 Great War practically ended today – Armistice signed, and sadly: "This page closes my light-house life, consisting of 35 years of service, beginning at Cape Ann, ending at Lovell’s Island, Mass." signed Alfred G. Eisener. Also noted are the signatures of the District Inspector after inspection of the station with dates of inspection and various notes. Back endpapers used by keepers to record period of absences during the years. Pages are in good condition, generally clean and tight. Binding lightly soiled, with expected light wear. Hinges are worn, front half intact but becoming loose, back intact but worn. and with 3/4 of original paper label. Spine intact and legible. Spine is clearly embossed: "306 – Journal of Light Station – Light-House Establishment – Department of Commerce and labor" (VG). D-03.   Please inquire.

 

  

28186a,b. (photo) Boston Light Station c.1930’s.  Large 7 ½” x 10” photos provide unusually close, clear views of the light station on Boston’s Little Brewster Island. One view includes the tall light tower and large three-story keeper’s dwelling as one keeper walks up the hill toward the light tower.  Second view is a close image looking up at the tower and lantern. Superb views, clear and clean, would look wonderful framed. (VG+). $22 each.

20538b. (photo) Fire at Boston Harbor “Bug Light” June 7, 1929. Extremely rare 8” x 10” hand tinted photograph showing Boston’s Narrows or “Bug” Lighthouse as it was being destroyed by fire. The lighthouse constructed was a screw-pile type on iron “legs” (thus its nickname "Bug Light"), with a hexagonal wooden dwelling with galvanized metal roof and lantern perched on top. This lighthouse design was quite unusual at the time and was the first such design constructed in New England . This light would serve as a range light for the Narrows Channel. When a captain lined this beacon up with the lighthouse on Long Island , he would be clear of the ledge and could proceed into the harbor. In the early summer of 1929, Keeper Thomas Small continued his summer project of scraping and removing loose paint from the wooden lighthouse structure in preparation for repainting. June 7th dawned sunny and clear, a fine day to continue his work. A common method of removing paint at the time (and still today in some areas) was to use a kerosene burning torch to heat the aged paint sufficiently so that it could be scraped off. As you can imagine, this method required extreme care and was fraught with an obvious danger – a spark finding its way under the siding to smolder and break out in fire at some later time. As noon approached and Keeper Small continued his work, he was soon dismayed to see wisps of smoke begin to push out from within the wall. Keeper Small attempted to extinguish the growing fire with water that he kept on hand for just such an occurrence, but the fire continued to grow within the walls, protected by its water-resistant siding. The fire was quickly sighted by the Quarantine Station across the bay, which notified the Boston Fire Department. Within minutes Boston Fireboat No. 44 was dispatched and underway. Small continued his now frantic efforts as debris fell all around him. One report indicates that the “falling fog bell missed him by a few inches.” Within 15 minutes the entire lighthouse was in flames. Keeper Small finally was forced to retreat. He managed to throw a few belongings into the station boat and narrowly escaped with his life. Despite a rapid response by the fireboat, by the time she made the seven-mile trip to the lighthouse, it  was all but consumed. Following the fire, the crew of the Lighthouse Tender Mayflower placed a gas-operated lighted bell buoy at the site. How fortunate for us today that on a vessel passing at the time, someone should have a camera to capture this dramatic scene shortly after the fire began. This rare photo is striking, with close details and hand coloring enhancing the image. There is some damage to edges, two corners with large chips and emulsion sheet lifting on lower corner. A few light spots, some soiling. Will mat and frame well. Extremely rare. (G+). $225.

28362. (cabinet photo) Boston Harbor Narrows ["Bug"] Lighthouse and Nix's Mate, etc. c.1892-1910. Superb original cabinet photo provided a clear, close view of Boston Harbor Narrows ["Bug"] Lighthouse at low tide, taken from the Spit running from Greater Brewster Island. Just a short way across the channel can be seen Fort Warren. Built in 1856, Bug Light stood until 1929 to warn mariners of the dreaded Harding’s Ledge, four miles to the southeast. The lantern was about thirty-five  feet above sea level, and when a sea captain brought Bug Light in range with Long Island Head Light, he knew that he was clear of Harding’s Ledge and could safely enter the harbor. View measures 5 ¼” x 8 ½” and is quite clear and clean, just a bit of wear to edges. (VG+). $178. 

 

28335. [negative] Boston Harbor “Bug” Lighthouse. c.1900. Unusual negative featuring a close, clear view of of the fine Victorian screw-pile lighthouse located near Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor. On the walkway can be seen the a family posing for the photographer. The negative is large 4” x 2 ½”  and would provide a large clear print. A good, clear image. (VG+). $22 net.

5507g. (stereoview) Boston Harbor Narrows ["Bug"] Lighthouse c.1880. Superb original stereoview by G. W. Tirrell 2nd  provides a clear, close view of Boston Harbor Narrows ["Bug"] Lighthouse at low tide. At the railing can be seen workmen posing for the camera. Built in 1856, Bug Light stood until 1929 to warn mariners of the dreaded Harding’s Ledge, four miles to the southeast. The lantern was about thirty-five  feet above sea level, and when a sea captain brought Bug Light in range with Long Island Head Light, he knew that he was clear of Harding’s Ledge and could safely enter the harbor. View is clear and clean, with some foxing, some chips to mount edges. (VG-). $84.

544b. (stereoview) Boston Light Station, Little Brewster Island, Boston Harbor. c.1880’s. Good early original stereoview, probably by G. W. Tirrell 2nd  provides a clear, close view of Boston Light Station including the light tower with covered walkway leading to the keeper’s house, fog signal building, oil house and more. View is clear, with a few spots and some foxing, some wear to mount edges. (VG-). $46.

2759. (photo) Boston Harbor Narrows ["Bug"] Lighthouse and Nix's Mate c.1920. 3 1/4" x 5 1/2". Just slightly distant, still rare view of this early lighthouse. (VG). $28.

274159. (photos) Boston Harbor Narrows ["Bug"] Lighthouse and Nix's Mate, etc. c.1892-1910. Lot of five 4" x 5" original amateur photos. First is Boston Harbor Narrows ["Bug"] Lighthouse as a tug approaches. Nix’s Mate is visible at the right margin. Additional views include cranes and gin poles, a granite bridge appears under construction, possibly over the Neponset River; magnificent photograph of the Ocean View House, location unknown; Small bay panorama, probably also Quincy; Norfolk Downs, Quincy, Mass., the old Indian lands in North Quincy that was so designated and laid out for house lots in 1892. Parts of the sign on the near building can be read: "-ORFOLK DOWNS – House Lots". Nice Boston area lot. (VG). $36.

28168. (photo lot) Fort Strong Gun Batteries, Long Island, Boston Harbor c.1912-1944 by  Alfred K. Schroeder, photographer. Lot of eight original b/w 11”x14” photographs taken by photographer and historian Alfred K. Schroeder show great detail of the gun batteries and crews at Boston’s Fort Strong. Alfred K. Schroeder was a world renowned photographer, working for as  photographer for the Boston Ballet, and was a leading child photographer in the area, in addition to being a military historian and photographer for Edward Rowe Snow. His photographs still hang in museums at around the world. Fort Strong was originally named Long Island Military Reservation until 1899. In World War I, 1,500 soldiers were stationed at Fort Strong but by WWII, its guns were obsolete, and Fort Strong was abandoned. This lot includes 0eight 11 x 14 inch vintage photos of Fort Strong from 1912-1944. All but one are dated; one is dated 1912, four are dated 1924, one is dated 1933, and one 1944. All are on original photo paper and all are in good condition, clear and crisp. Holes punched on one side for album. Rare unusual lot. (VG+). $148.

   

2755. [magic lantern glass slide set) Boston Harbor Lighthouses. c.1890-1910. Beautiful clear b/w  set of three (3) glass projection slide set featuring three Boston Harbor lighthouses. Lighthouses include Boston Narrows “Bug” Light, Boston Light and Minot’s Ledge Light. Slides measures 3 ¼” x 4” and presents a superb, clear images. Some original tape missing from glass edges, but still intact, no cracks, great images. (VG).  $88.

5307. Boston Light. (c. 1870) Clear, close view showing tower, dwelling and fog signal building. Some foxing to sky . Nice view. (G). $48.

5153. [stereo view] Boston Light [taken from Middle Brewster Island] Clear, clean though slightly distant view by E.R. Hills. (c. 1870-80) (VG) $36.

6721. Jennings, Harold B., A LIGHTHOUSE FAMILY. Orleans. 1989. 1st. 118p. DJ. Signed by Author. A wonderful narration of boyhood memories while growing up at Lovell’s Island Lighthouse in Boston Harbor. A story of adventures, shipwrecks, storms, living without electricity and learning how to run a lighthouse combine to provide entertainment and a learning adventure. (F). $12.95. REDUCED to $9.71.

21104. Finnerty, Cheryl Anne. LIGHTHOUSES OF BOSTON HARBOR – Past & Present. Seminole. 2001. 171p. Just published by the founders of the Boston Habor Explorers, this exciting new book features an in-depth narrative history of each of the 19 light stations that have protected Boston Harbor. Each station is covered in detail with a complete history, stories and legends, lists of keepers, architectural specifications, characteristics of the light, as well as present management and visitor information. Included too is information on Life-Saving Services, Joshua James, and more. Stations covered include Boston Light, baker’s Island, Thatcher’s Island, Scituate, Long Island Head, Ten Pound Island, Eastern Point, Marblehead, Straitsmouth, Minot’s Ledge, The Narrows [Bug] Light, Egg Rock, Derby Wharf, Fort Pickering, Hospital Point, Deer Island, Graves Ledge, Lovell’s Island, and Spectacle Island. Well illustrated with 131 vintage and recent photos and diagrams dating back to 1729. Wonderful reading and reference. (M). $24.95.

22240. Sullivan, Robert F. SHIPWRECKS AND NAUTICAL LORE OF BOSTON HARBOR – A Mariner’s Chronicle of More than 100 Shipwrecks, Heroic Rescues and Salvage Accounts, Treasure Tales, Island Legends, and Harbor Anecdotes. Chester. 1990. 164 p. Soft wraps. This thoroughly researched chronicle describes in some detail over 120 shipwrecks in the harbor’s wide expanse, stretching seaward from Deer Island off Winthrop to Point Allerton in Hull. The author describes the harbor’s numerous hazards and violent storms, along with the brave life savers who rescued countless victims. Page after page brings these early seafaring years to life. Well illustrated with numerous vintage photos and engravings. (M). $15.95.

24394. Krebs, Laurie. A DAY IN THE LIFE OF A COLONIAL LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER. New York. 2004. 24 p. New from PowerKids Press, this charming addition to their Day in the Life series looks at Boston Light in Colonial times. From the harbor and lighthouse design, to the keeper’s daily duties, changing weather, firing the fog signal cannon, polishing the brass, rescues and more. A wonderful addition to your children’s library. (M). $18.95.

2073. Snowman, Sally R. PH.D., and James G. Thomson. BOSTON LIGHT, A HISTORICAL PERSPECTIVE. Plymouth, Mass. 1999. 280p. Soft wraps. Well illustrated with over 120 photographs (80 in color) and illustrations. This is one of the few books ever book to detail the entire history of America’s first light station and what life was like on Little Brewster Island since 1611. Boston Light Station, established in 1716, is America’s first lighthouse and the only station still staffed by Coast Guard personnel. This most interesting volume presents 283 years of history and is the result of over five years of intensive research. The authors, Sally R. Snowman, PH.D. and James G. Thomson have painstakingly provided the reader with a wealth of information on one of the most historic sites in America. Well supplemented with numerous documents, photographs, floor plans, diagrams and more. Included is a lengthy chronological listing of events relating to the station, listing of keepers, detailed bibliographical notes, and more. Great reading and a most useful reference. (M). Published at $36. Our Price $32.40.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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