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Canada - Nova Scotia
29384.
(souvenir creamer) Fort Point Lighthouse, Liverpool,
Nova Scotia c.1900. A lovely, bright, gilt decorated commemorative
creamer featuring a large, detailed, clear full color image of the unusual old
wooden light tower and attached keeper’s house, one of the oldest in Nova
Scotia. The superb piece measures 3 ¼” high and is enhanced by a beautiful
decorative gilt trim on the handle and on the rim. The unusually detailed image
includes all aspects of the wood light tower and keeper's dwelling. Labeled
"[Made in]
22187b.
(souvenir creamer) c.1900. Superb large creamer, featuring a detailed full
color image of “Light House, Hampton, Nova Scotia.”
This is one of the more striking that I have found, featuring a very pretty and
quite detailed full color image of this dark wooden tower with the keeper’s
house nearby. The creamer is of a classic style, enhanced by a short spout and
handle on top with a very striking gilt borders and trim. “Made in
29394. Andrews, Capt. W. D., G.C.V.,
.[Dominion of Canada Life-Saving Service], Swimming and
Life Saving. Toronto. 1889. 136p. With numerous illustrations. 12MO.
Gilt embossed blue beveled boards. Inscribed in pen by the author: “To
Captain J[erome] G. Kiah, Superintendent 10th District, United States
Life-Saving Service, with the compliments of the author ‘97”. “Yours
respectfully W. D. Anderson”. A rare tale of 18 years of heroic service
and heroism with the US Life-Saving Service in Cleveland and Canadian
life-savers. Captain Andrews was responsible for saving the lives of people on
the schooner J.R. Pelton heading to Toledo, shipwrecked crews near Buffalo,
countless saves in the Toronto Harbor, Kingston and other parts of Ontario. He
was also involved in improvements in life saving equipment, including early
trials of the Lyle gun and more. At the time of this text, the author had become
blind and it was penned by a Mr. Howell. The first 43 chapters of this text is
dedicated to all aspects of the art of swimming, teaching and learning the
techniques, dangers, strokes and much more. The remaining 12 chapters relate the
history and work of the Massachusetts Humane Society, U.S. Life Saving Service,
Royal National Lifeboat Institution and other life-saving organizations, as well
as describing the equipment (line guns, breeches buoy, etc.) and life-boats
used, etc. Well illustrated with engravings, this life-saver tells of various
rescues and medals received, of his visits to U.S. Life-Saving stations, use of
the Lyle gun and of lifeboats. An esoteric and fascinating account of bravery,
plus interesting historical nautical info on lifesaving practices in
1007. Maginley, Charles D. and Bernard Collin. The Ships of Canada's Marine Services. Vanwell. 2001. 288p. DJ. With one of the longest coastlines in the world and a significant inland waterway, Canada possesses an unparalleled civilian fleet providing essential marine services. This detailed work presents an illustrated record of the historical and hard-working ships that have shaped their history and maritime heritage, current to the year 2001. The ships included belong to the Canadian Coast Guard and its predecessors, to the Customs Preventive Service, patrol vessels of the RCMP, and the civilian-crewed vessels of the Canadian Naval Auxiliary Service. These ships include hydrographic survey vessels, icebreakers, fisheries patrol boats, search and rescue craft both station-based and offshore, lighthouse supply vessels and buoytenders, lightships, tugs, and northern exploration ships. Included are work histories, specifications and photographs (some quite rare) or paintings of each ship are given. Many ships are illustrated in rare old photographs digitally enhanced for clarity, in sketches and paintings by talented marine artists, and in a stunning 24-page colour section within the book. Ship histories have been compiled from many sources, both published and obscure, to provide as complete a record as possible. (M). $59.95. 7298b. Andrews, Capt. W. D. [Toronto Harbor Life-Saving Crew], THE LIFEBOAT AND OTHER POEMS, With a Record of Eighteen Years Service. nd. c.1890. 62p. with 62 illustrations. 12MO. Soft wraps. A rare tale of 18 years of heroic service and heroism with the US Life-Saving Service in Cleveland and Canadian life-savers. Captain Andrews was responsible for saving the lives of people on the schooner J.R. Pelton heading to Toledo, shipwrecked crews near Buffalo, countless saves in the Toronto Harbor, Kingston and other parts of Ontario. He was also involved in improvements in life saving equipment, including early trials of the Lyle gun and more. At the time of this memoir, the author had become blind and it was penned by Chas. Pearson. The first half of this book describes all of Captain Andrews' rescues which started at the tender age of 18. The second half of the book is an interesting collection of poetry written by the Captain. Some of the titles include: The Sea, The Lighthouse, The Lifeboat, The Masonic Flag and Life Signals. Well illustrated with engravings, this life-saver tells of various rescues and medals received, of his visits to U.S. Life-Saving stations, use of the Lyle gun and of lifeboats. An esoteric and fascinating account of bravery, plus interesting historical nautical info on lifesaving practices in Canada and the US during the Victorian era. Nice gilt embossed image of a Dobbins’ lifeboat surfboat on covers, light wear and soiling. Contents clean and tight. (VG). $78.
2872. (set 3 copy photos) Seal Island Lighthouse, Nova Scotia. c. May 5, 1933. Three early digitally reproduced views show the Seal Island Light station in 1933. Before anyone lived on Seal Island, shipwrecked mariners lucky enough to have reached its shores alive often died of starvation and exposure during the harsh winter months. There was much concern about the loss of life. On one occasion 21 people were buried in shallow graves in a single day. Construction began in 1830 - the large wood structure was built of massive squared timbers, 47 feet long, framed and set in a rock and mortar foundation. The lantern floor was reinforced with heavy wood knees, and stout cross members braced the rest of the tower. On the night of November 28, 1831 the fixed light was lit for the first time. In 1902 the original fixed light was replaced with a second order revolving lens, manufactured by Barbier, Benard & Turenne in Paris. In 1870 the first steam fog whistle was established near the lighthouse for use during periods of thick weather and in 1900 a new building was constructed and the whistle installed there. A few years later a diaphone was introduced, remaining in service until it was replaced by electronic horns in 1973. These three close, clear views show the tall light tower, keeper’s house and the 1900 whistle building. Three views measure 5” x 7” each. (F). $22.
2746.
(hand colored photograph) Belyeas Point Lighthouse - New
Brunswick, Canada by F.E. Garrett c.1910-1920. Beautiful hand
colored photograph with lovely subtle colors, on original mat and frame shows a
wonderful clear, close view of the distinctive wooden light tower. Established
in 1898, the lighthouse is a square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and
gallery painted white with red trim and lantern painted red. The lighthouse was
rebuilt and slightly relocated following severe floods in the 1930s and is
located on the west side of the river at the lower end of the Long Reach, about
2 miles north of 6332mx3.
Coast Guard. L-49.
Treasury
29208. Wellman, Jim. Lighthouse People Stories Of Men, Women, And Children Who Worked And Lived On Lightstations In Newfoundland And Labrador. St. John’s. 1999. 2nd. 190p. Soft wraps. Living with danger, a harsh environment, isolation and loneliness is the reality for the lighthouse keepers. Since the early 1800's, hundreds of courageous men and women have garrisoned these saviours of Newfoundland's unforgiving seas. Although keeping the lights aglow and blowing the foghorns were their main responsibilities, there are few who haven't participated in daring sea rescues, sometimes paying the ultimate sacrifice of their own life trying to save others. The children of the lighthouse keeper often played a role in the upkeep and maintenance along with acquiring formal education either from their parents or from an itinerant teacher. The solitude may not have been too daunting, for the work of a lighthouse keeper was often passed down from generation to generation. Lighthouse People is a collection of their personal stories ranging from affectionate memories of family life to tales of heroism, adversity and tragedy. Great reading. (VG+). $34. BR-111. Hichens, Walter W. Light in the Darkness. Hantsport. 1993. 130p. Soft wraps. The work is a historical account of several years in the life of Mary Hichens, heroine of Seal Island, Nova Scotia. She was responsible for the erecting of the Seal Island lighthouse. Part fictional but mostly factual, characters and outstanding events are real, taken from accounts of actual happenings that took place during the span of years the book covers. (VG-). $5. 6561c. BR-107.
Richardson, E. M., WE KEEP A LIGHT.
26148. Mills, Chris. LIGHTHOUSE LEGACIES. Halifax. 2006. Imagine living your life perched on a tiny island, without electricity, exposed to the fury of the sea, and always at the service of the mariner. This is how lightkeepers and their families spent their lives, even up until the 1960s. We are very close to losing the last of the people who lived this isolated life and experienced the heyday of lightkeeping in Canada. Lighthouse Legacies lets us share in the memories of those who kept the lights. These stories are presented largely in the words of the people, with context and history by author Chris Mills. Each chapter deals with an element of lighthouse life and is complemented by photos from lighthouse family collections, the Coast Guard and Mills’ own collection. Great reading. (M). $24.95
25124. Trethewey, Ken. NORTH ATLANTIC LIGHTHOUSES. Paris. 2002. 200 p. DJ. Large format. Photography by Jean Guichard. A spectacular photographic journey to some of the most remarkable lighthouses along the North Atlantic Coast: from the bright orange towers on the ice-bound cliffs of Iceland to the "pepper-pot" lights nestled in the densely forested shores of Northern Canada; from the more elaborate constructions surveying the American East coast to the magnificent stone edifices of the rocky shores of France and the British Isles. Jean Guichard’s photographs will amaze lighthouse aficionados and beguile all those interested in the perils of our shores and man's formidable efforts to overcome them. (M). Published at $34.95. Our Price $18.95. 21474. Baird, David. NORTHERN LIGHTS – Lighthouses of Canada. Toronto. 1999. 245p. Soft wraps. One of the first books to tell the story of Canada’s lighthouses from coast to coast. The wonderful photographs and detailed text traces the evolution of Canada’s lights from their 18th-century beginnings to their technological transformations in more recent times. Includes a personal look at the distinctive building styles and innovative techniques used by Canadians to guide ships to safety, as well as tales of the keeper’s bravery and tragedy. Includes 300 striking photographs of Canada’s most remote and beautiful lighthouses. (M). $19.95.
2312. MacAlindin, Bob. NO PORT IN A STORM. Scotland. 2000. 146 p. Soft wraps. Now in its second printing. The ships of this book evoke none of the usual romantic images of ships and yet may be the noblest of all. Invariably painted a gaudy red, no other ships spent more time at sea yet sailed fewer miles, their crews compelled to scan the same water and stretch of coastline for the bulk of their working lives. The life of a lightshipman in a hurricane was a sleepless nightmare of holding on, body braced against every combination of rolling and pitching, with tons of water burying the ship. This enthralling book describes 18 factual adventures from many countries including America, Denmark, Ireland, Canada, England, Holland, Scotland, Australia and Belgium giving vivid accounts of life aboard and the many hazards and disasters that occurred. (M). $20.95.
21472. Gutsche, Andrea, Barbara Chisholm and Russell Floren. ALONE IN THE NIGHT – Lighthouses of Georgian Bay, Manitoulin Island and the North Channel. Toronto. 1996. 292p. Soft wraps. Alone in the Night is a compelling journey to the lighthouses that operated on the shores of Georgian Bay, Manitoulin Island and the North Channel. This most interesting account peels back the layers of history, revealing the heroic and routine aspects of the keeper’s lives in this remote area. This book features over 50 light stations and traces the evolution of lightkeeping in the area. Includes over 400 archival photographs and illustrations. Most interesting is the attention given to the lifestyles of the families and their daily duties. Includes some great chapters on the equipment and illuminating apparatus and the early years. Even if you are not particularly interested in Canadian lighthouses, the background and lifestyle information is well worth the price. (M). Published at $29.95. Our price $28.45. 22186. (souvenir cup) c.1900. Bright, gilt edged, white china commemorative cup featuring a beautiful clear, detailed full colored image of the "Beacon Light in Harbour, St. John, N.B." A very pretty and desirable piece, the cup measures 3" in diameter and 2 ¾" high, and is enhanced by a petite decorative gilt border around the handle and around the rim. Superb colored image and a great amount of detail, even to the clapboards, ropes and guys, boat davits and more. "[by) The Foley China, England." A beautiful and striking display piece. (VG). $42. 6701e. (souvenir dish) c.1898.
Striking, commemorative dish features a detailed full color image of “Yarmouth
Light [house, NS)” This is one of the very few in this form that I
have yet found, featuring a clear, bright though distant image of the octagonal
lighthouse tower and adjacent keeper’s house and whistle house perched on the
rocky shore. Quite a colorful piece with striking border decoration in gilding
on cobalt blue. This collector’s piece measures 6” in diameter, and is
enhanced by a petite gilt border. This is a wonderful, early commemorative
piece. Clean, bright, some wear to gilding. Backmarked only “52”. (VG). $46
net.
6701f.
(souvenir pin dish) c.1900. Most unusual, commemorative pin dish, featuring
a large detailed b/w image of “Yarmouth Light [house,
NS)” This is one of the few in this form that I have yet found,
featuring a clear, bright image of the octagonal lighthouse tower and
adjacent keeper’s house and whistle house. Quite clear and detailed, this
collector’s piece measures 3 ½” round, and is enhanced by a petite leafed
gilt border. This is a wonderful, early commemorative piece. Clean, bright.
(VG+). $38 net.
Procedure to order items: 1. I suggest that you call us or email to check on availability of any item that you would like other than recent books. As items go quite quickly, please call and leave a message to reserve items that you would like. I will return your call, hold the items and await your letter or credit card information. We will also weigh the items and advise postage. 2. You may then call or email credit card information, or forward a check in the mail. Most items are mailed US Priority Mail or UPS. Additional
information on our "Ordering Page".
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