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Mr.
Edward Rowe Snow
Author,
Lecturer, Historian
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The
items on this page are from Mr. Snow's personal collection. The procedes will be donated
by the family to local lighthouse and life-saving
preservation organizations as determined by family members.
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 tens of thousands of newspaper articles, lectures, and tours of the area. With his
beloved wife
Anna-Myrle and daughter Dorothy, Mr. Snow made hundreds of visits to light stations throughout
New England. The Snows considered the light keepers and their families to
be extensions of their own family, and the feelings were mutual. Today,
many consider Mr. Snow’s interesting and readable accounts of life at
these stations to have been the impetus launching today's increase in
lighthouse interest and preservation. Shown is Mr. Snow doing one of his
many radio broadcasts.
No discounts may be applied to items on this page.
ERS-02.
(lot) Lightship Photos, Newspaper Articles, Research
Materials. Lot is from Mr. Snow’s research files and includes three
folders of information on Lightship Nos. 114, No. 98, and No. 116. Included are
newspaper and periodical clippings, articles, four b/w and one color
photographs, etc. About 20-25 items. $55.
ERS-120.
(wood chips) Steamship RMS Titanic and Original 1850
Minot’s Ledge Light House. From the personal collection of Edward
Rowe Snow, found in his barn, come these rare wood chips from the SS
Titanic and Original Minot’s Ledge Light House. Mr Snow was fond of making
special editions of his books by including these and other momentos in the
volumes. It has been well established that such chips that Mr. Snow included
were indeed authentic and a number of photos and written accounts exist
verifying the sources from which these chips were made. Included are two wood
chips, along with a photocopy of Mr. Snow’s 12 page typewritten description of
contents which he included in his package “The Drama of New England in Charts,
Maps and Memorabilia by Edward Rowe Snow". In this, he discusses how he
obtained these wood pieces, along with a number of other items that he included
in his books and pamphlets. A rare opportunity to obtain these sought after
pieces. $22.
ERS-28.
(galley proof) The Lighthouses of New England
1716-1973. c.1973. 340p. In printing and publishing, galley proofs
are the preliminary versions of publications meant for review by authors,
editors, and proofreaders. Galley proofs may be uncut and unbound, as is the
case here. Sheets are approximately 24” long by 10” high and contain up to
four printed pages for the book on each sheet, with spaces on each margin for
corrections to be noted. Pages from the Introduction to last text page #340 are
included. Following Mr. Snow’s approval of this proof, The Lighthouses of New
England 1716-1973 was sent to print. This is an unprecedented find for
collectors of Mr. Snow’s works! If you have this title in your collection,
this proof is a MUST ! This is a one-of-a-kind item and the first that I have
ever seen for Mr. Snow’s work. $165.
ERS-30.
(corrected manuscript) Fantastic Folklore and Fact
c.1968. This is the original double spaced typed manuscript for the
first seventeen chapters of Fantastic Folklore and Fact. They were typed by Mr.
Snow and his wife Anna, and then gone over and over again, with changes made in
pencil, and by cutting and pasting, to finalize the text. This then would have
been re-typed, and then sent to the editor for additional proofing before a
galley proof would have been made. Consists of about 213 pages, 8 ½” x 11”.
This is an unprecedented find for collectors of Mr. Snow’s works! If you have
this title in your collection, this original manuscript is a MUST ! This is a
one-of-a-kind item for Mr. Snow’s work. $175.
ERS-29.
(galley proof) Fantastic Folklore and Fact c.1968.
240p. In printing and publishing, galley proofs are the preliminary versions of
publications meant for review by authors, editors, and proofreaders. Galley
proofs may be uncut and unbound, as is the case here. Sheets are approximately
24” long by 7” high and contain up to four printed pages for the book on
each sheet, with spaces on each margin for corrections to be noted. Pages from
the Title page to last text page #240 are included. Included on this proof are
numerous corrections made in red pencil throughout. Following Mr. Snow’s
approval of this proof, Fantastic Folklore and Fact was sent to print. This is
an unprecedented find for collectors of Mr. Snow’s works! If you have this
title in your collection, this proof is a MUST ! This is a one-of-a-kind item
for Mr. Snow’s work. $175.
ERS-33.
(corrected manuscript) The Sole Survivor (chapter from
Women of the Sea) c.1962. This is the original double spaced typed
manuscript for Chapter 7 The Sole Survivor in the book entitled Women of the
Sea. This was typed by Mr. Snow and his wife Anna, after being gone over and
over again, to finalize the text. This then was sent to the editor for
additional proofing before a galley proof would have been made. Consists of 22
pages, 8 ½” x 11”. This is an unprecedented find for collectors of Mr.
Snow’s works! If you have this title in your collection, this original
manuscript is a MUST ! This is a one-of-a-kind item for Mr. Snow’s work. $38.
ERS-03.
Snow, Edward Rowe. COLUMNS IN THE PATRIOT LEDGER.
c. 1970. 28p. Soft wraps. Scarce edition with yellow wraps. Pamphlet published
by Mr. Snow, puts together facsimile reproductions of 26 of his column “Sea
and Shore Gleanings” that was a regular feature in the Patriot Ledger
newspaper. Filled with
New England
maritime lore and legend, Snow’s articles make great reading. New old stock.
(VG). Normally sells for $38 each. Our price $6 each (quantities available).
ERS-04.
Snow, Edward Rowe.
WHITTIER
’S TERRIFYING OCEAN.
Quincy
. 1980. 11p. Soft wraps. Another one of Mr. Snow’s more difficult to find
works, this pamphlet was based upon a talk given by Mr. Snow after researching
the stories behind the many poems of John Greenleaf Whittier spanning the 19th
Century. One interest of Mr. Whittier was
New England
coastal happenings, deepwater tails and heroes of the sea. Detailed herein are
the backgrounds of such tales as The Palatine Affair, Skipper Ireson’s Ride,
Sinking of the “
Central America
”, Ghost Ships, and more. New old stock, may be light soiling. (VG). Normally
sells for $38 each. Our price $6 each (quantities available).
ERS-109.
(photo) Coast Guard 36-foot MLB Stands By at Sinking of
Boston Dory Trawler “Mary E. O’Hara” January 21, 1941. Large
photo on mat was mounted by Mr. Snow for exhibition and for his talks. On
January 21, 1940, three miles off Winthrop and within the outer harbor, and
inward-bound with a cargo of 50,000 mixed fish, the Boston dory trawler Mary E.
O'Hara attempted to avoid a crash with a coal-laden barge from Philadelphia in
tow of the sea-going tug Montrose. The helmsman of the fisherman succeeded, but
the next minute he rammed the starboard quarter aft of the barge, Winifred
Sheridan, also coal-laden from Philadelphia, which the Montrose had just
anchored and which survivors said was riding without lights. Captain Fred Wilson
of the Mary E. O'Hara, with his vessel sinking fast, attempted to run his
ice-encased vessel for nearby Finn's ledge and those on deck and those who
succeeded in getting out of the cabins climbed the two masts. A majority had
neither coats or hats or mittens. As their hands and arms began to freeze they
wrapped the frozen members around the rigging. They chorused prayers, said
farewells to their mates dropping from the icy rigging and yelled for aid. Those
who fled to the masts saw ships pass but were unable to attract their attention
until after dawn when the beam trawler North Star discovered their plight. The
fishermen tried to launch dories. The small craft were frozen to the decks. The
fishermen tried to break through the ice with axes but it was impossible. With
the decks under water they fled to the masts. Dropping one by one from the icy
rigging of their sinking vessel or drowned as they attempted to fight their way
from their bunks below decks, eighteen fishermen lost their lives. Five of the
mates were saved. Image measures 10 ½” x 13 ½”, on 16” x 20” mount.
Extremely close, clear view provides great detail. Identified by Mr. Snow on
margin. Aging and soiling to mount. (VG-). $38.
ERS-111.
(photos) Sinking of Liner Andrea Doria off Nantucket
and Boon Island Lighthouse c.1950’s. Two large photos, on eon each
side of mat, were taken and mounted by Mr. Snow for exhibition and for his
talks. Images measure about 10 ½” x 13 ½”, on 16” x 20” mount.
Extremely close, clear views provide great detail. Aging and soiling to mount.
(VG-). $34.
ERS-112.
(photo) Wartime Atlantic Crossing by Edward Rowe Snow
c.1940’s. Large photo on mat was taken and mounted by Mr.
Snow for exhibition at local museums and camera club exhibitions. Image measures
10 ½” x 13 ½”, on 16” x 20” mount. Extremely close, clear, crisp view
taken from a porthole provides great detail of the riveted ship’s hull slicing
through the sea. Identified by Mr. Snow on margin. Aging and soiling to mount.
(VG-). $34.
ERS-113.
(photo) “Sailing By” by Edward Rowe Snow
c.1940-1950’s. Large photo on mat was taken and mounted by
Mr. Snow for exhibition at local museums and camera club exhibitions. Image
measures 10 ½” x 13 ½”, on 16” x 20” mount. Extremely close, clear,
crisp view of a passing schooner off Boston. Identified by Mr. Snow on margin.
Aging and soiling to mount. (VG-). $14.
ERS-114
(3). (cover wraps) "The Drama of New England in
Charts, Maps and Memorabilia by Edward Rowe Snow". Measures
17" by 22". Was intended to contain up to 17 maps and 20 pieces of
wood (America, Andrea Doria, Anne C. Maguire, Atlantic, Carroll A. Deering,
Chesapeake, Constitution, Industry, Kearsarge, Mount Blanc, Old Minot’s Light,
Mary Celeste, Mayflower, Nancy, Saint John, New Hampshire, Pinthis, Portland,
Titanic, Whidah) and 1 metal fragment ( from Sea Venture). Included 12 page
typewritten description of contents. Published sometime after March 1960. This
is the cover wraps only, 17” x 22”, staple bound, printed black on white.
Extremely rare. Some soiling or staining, may be folds at corners, etc. (G+).
$44.
ERS-116.
(manuscript) "Memorabilia of the Sea" for
inclusion in "The Drama of New England in Charts,
Maps and Memorabilia by Edward Rowe Snow". 12 page typewritten
description of contents of the above, types on 8 ½” x 11” paper. Published
sometime after March 1960. Extremely rare. (VG). $34.
ERS-117.
(poster) “New England by Edward Rowe Snow”.
12” x 20 ½”Black on white glossy stock, mounted on cardboard. Rare poster
used to advertise Mr. Snow’s talks. Some aging and soiling to poster and
mount, a few tears. (G). $44.
ERS-101.
(dust jacket)
NEW ENGLAND
SEA DRAMA. Boston. 1953. This is for one of Snow’s scarcer
editions. If you have a copy without a dust jacket, this is for you. New old
stock, un-folded, never used. Blue on white. Some age toning and soiling, two
small tears on edge. $12.
ERS-104.
[map folder] Snow, Edward Rowe. MAP OF
ROMANTIC
BOSTON
BAY-
The Shore Line from
Salem
Harbor
to
Scituate
Harbor
.
Boston
. nd. c.1950-60’s. Scarce printed folder published by Mr. Snow would
contain one of his scarcer maps: MAP OF ROMANTIC BOSTON BAY- The Shore Line from
Salem Harbor to Scituate Harbor. Printed on the folder is an index to 150
locations noted on the map of Boston Bay. This is one of Snow’s scarcer
pieces. Folder would be packed with a number of other of his maps published for
inclusion into his earlier books, such as a small poster showing types of ships
and their rigging, i.e. bark, schooner, yawl, brigantine, etc., Map of Romantic
Boston Bay and
Cape Cod
, View of Boston Harbor, and Traveller’s Map of Eastern New England. Folder
only, unfolded, overall clean. Measures 8” x 12” unfolded. This is an
extremely rare piece published in the earlier years of Mr. Snow’s career.
(VG). $16.
ERS-103.
(flyer) 1973-1974 The Drama of New England.
Two New Lectures by Edward Rowe Snow. One page flyer advertises Mr. Snow’s two
new lectures (Ghosts, Gales and Gold, and The Islands of Boston Bay), and his
traveling museum. Includes biography and a current list of over 100 of his
publications. 8 ½” x 11”black on white, printed. (VG+). $8.
ERS-105.
(photo) Edward Rowe Snow at the Wheel of a Schooner
Under Sail, with the USS Constitution in the Background c.1950’s.
Great view, close and clear with Mr. Snow proudly at the wheel. Measures 10 ½”
x 13 ½”. Mounted on paper backing, some curl but will mat and frame quite
nicely. Rare view. (VG). $55.
ERS-106.
(photo) Edward Rowe Snow Diving from the Ladder at
Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse as the Keeper Looks On c.1940’s.
Extremely rare view as Mr. Snow makes his now famous dives from the ladder of
the lighthouse to the dangerous waters below. Unusually close view, superb
detail. Some moisture, corner chipped, mounted on cardboard with c.1934 distant
view of Boston Light Station glued to back. Well worth it in spite of condition
issues. (G). $64.
ERS-107.
(photo) Underwater Photograph of Wreck at Brant Rock
c.1950’s. Rare view of timbers including deadeye, from Mr. Snow’s
files. 8” x 10”. (VG-). $10.
ERS-108.
(photo) Provincetown Monument by Edward Rowe Snow
c.1950’s. Large photo on mat was taken and mounted by Mr.
Snow for exhibition at local museums and camera club exhibitions. Image measures
10 ½” x 13 ½”, on 16” x 20” mount. Extremely close, clear view
provides great detail. Identified by Mr. Snow on margin. Aging and soiling to
mount. (VG-). $34.
ERS-24.
(Copy for newspaper column “Mail Bag” c.1960’s.)
In the mid 1960’s, Mr. Snow wrote a column for The Quincy Patriot Ledger
entitled “Mail Bag”, in which he would answer questions mailed in from his
readers. This lot consists of 57 of his original typed copy for these columns.
All are on period 8 ½” x 11” paper, typed in his hand double spaced, and
may include an occasional note or correction in his hand. Some toning from age
but overall in very good condition. A rare lot and insight into his methods and
writings. $58.
ERS-25.
(letterhead) One sheet of Mr. Snow’s letterhead,
blue on white. Unused, light soiling. Great collectible. $22.
ERS-05.
Snow, Edward Rowe. ALL ABOARD FOR NANTASKET.
8p. Soft wraps. Another one of Mr. Snow’s more difficult to find works looks
at the steamships that served
Nantasket
Beach
for the Nantasket Boat Line including the
Massachusetts
, New Boston, Mayflower, Gov. Andrew, Old Colony and more. Includes photos of
many. Quite rare. New old stock, may be light soiling. (VG). Normally sells for
$34 each. Our price $6 each (quantities available).
ERS-06-1.
(variation 1) Snow, Edward Rowe. PIRATES, SHIPWRECKS
AND PHANTOMS GHOSTS.
Boston
. Nd. c.1974. 12pp. Soft wraps, red flame from coastal gun, black lettering on
white stock. Illustrated, this scarce edition covers a few shipwrecks and
historical happenings on a few
Boston
Harbor
’s many historical sites. With good detail and scarce nautical facts and lore.
Very scarce. New old stock, may be light soiling. (VG). Normally sells for $34
each. Our price $6 each (quantities available).
ERS-06-2.
(variation 2) Snow, Edward Rowe. PIRATES, SHIPWRECKS
AND PHANTOMS GHOSTS.
Boston
. Nd. c.1974. 12pp. Soft wraps, black flame from more distant coastal gun, black
lettering on white stock. Illustrated, this scarce edition covers a few
shipwrecks and historical happenings on a few
Boston
Harbor
’s many historical sites. With good detail and scarce nautical facts and lore.
Very scarce. New old stock, may be light soiling. (VG). Normally sells for $34
each. Our price $6 each (quantities available).
ERS-06-3.
(variation 3) Snow, Edward Rowe. PIRATES, SHIPWRECKS
AND PHANTOMS GHOSTS.
Boston
. Nd. c.1974. 12pp. Soft wraps, black flame from more distant coastal gun, red
lettering on white stock. Illustrated, this scarce edition covers a few
shipwrecks and historical happenings on a few
Boston
Harbor
’s many historical sites. With good detail and scarce nautical facts and lore.
Very scarce. New old stock, may be light soiling. (VG). Normally sells for $34
each. Our price $6 each (quantities available).
ERS-09.
(photo) Edward Rowe Snow speaking aboard sloop-of-war
USS Constellation off Castle Island in Boston Harbor c.1971. 8” x
10” b/w photo provides great detail of Mr. Snow and the hundreds of Naval
personnel and dignitaries listening to his words. The last Civil War vessel
afloat, the USS Constellation, was built in 1854 and is the last all-sail
warship built by the US Navy. The USS Constellation is a sloop-of-war, or
corvette, and the second United States Naval ship to carry this famous name.
Nice view. $44.
ERS-08.
(lot) Edward Rowe Snow “Things to Do” “Materials
for Articles” c.1970’s. Lot is from Mr. Snow’s research files
and includes one folder of correspondence, copies of research information,
newspaper articles, page #1 from manuscript for future book chapter, and more.
Subjects include Mission Ship Chiristus, figureheads, tidal currents in Boston
Harbor, Maine Historical Society, Cohasset lighthouse bell, Boston Floating
Hospital, Civil War shells found, letter to Mr Snow about strange occurrances at
Boston Lighthouse, and more. About 15 items. $25.
ERS-13.
(photo) Tanker Argo Merchant aground and sinking on
Fishing Rip (Nantucket Shoals) c.1976. 8” x 10” b/w photo from
the air provides good detail of the stricken oil tanker aground on Nantucket
Shoals. At approximately 0600 on December 15, 1976, the Liberian tanker Argo
Merchant went aground on Nantucket Shoals, 29 nautical miles southeast of
Nantucket Island, Massachusetts in high winds and ten foot seas. The vessel was
carrying approximately 183,000 barrels of No. 6 Fuel Oil and cutter stock. The
master of the Argo Merchant requested permission to dump cargo in an effort to
control draft and re-float the vessel, but permission was denied and attempts to
lighten and re-float the vessel were unsuccessful. The following day the weather
worsened and the crew of the Argo Merchant was evacuated. On December 17 the
vessel began to buckle and on December 21 the vessel broke in two, spilling
approximately 36,000 barrels of cargo. The bow section split forward of the
bridge and capsized on December 22, resulting in the loss of the remaining
cargo, creating a slick 100 miles long and 60 miles wide the greatest fouling of
oil off Nantucket in American history. $18.
ERS-14.
(photo) Franklin D. Roosevelt inspecting troops in
North Africa c.1942. Probably taken by Lt. Snow during his duty in
North Africa during World War II (he would be severely wounded there in a German
air attack and spent more than a year recovering), clear photo shows FDR in a
Jeep, saluting his men as he rides by. 3 ¾” x 4 ½”. Clear, crisp view,
great image. (VG+). $44.
ERS-15.
(photo) Edward Rowe Snow doing research at the State
House in Boston. 5” x 7”. $24.
ERS-16.
(lot 5 photos) Boston Light Station. Lot of
five b/w photos of Boston Light Station include one of keeper’s house as
soldiers from Fort Standish reenact the Battle of Boston Light (5”x7”). Also
two 8” x 10” sepia views of the light tower and surrounding buildings, one
of a plaque listing the keepers since 1716, and one view of the station in fog.
$16.
ERS-17.
Snow, Edward Rowe. “By Sea…” A Guide to Boston
Harbor. c.1977. Pub. by Liberty Mutual in conjunction with their 65th
anniversary. 12p. Soft wraps. Written by Mr. Snow to accompany his boat tour on
the MV Provincetown. Includes descriptions of many of the islands and sights as
well as a 2-page color map. (VG+). $18.
ERS-43.
Snow, Edward Rowe. BI-CENTENNIAL
BOSTON
AND
NEW ENGLAND
.
Boston
. nd. c.1974. 62pp. Special marbled soft wraps by the author. Signed by the
author. Illustrated with photos of the lights and forts and steamships, this
scarce edition covers tours many of Boston’s many historical sites, the many
islands, forts and lights throughout the Boston Bay area with wonderful detail
and scarce nautical facts and lore. A clean, crisp, nice copy. Very scarce.
(VG). Normally sells for $56. Our price $28.
ERS-44b.
Snow, Edward Rowe. BI-CENTENNIAL
BOSTON
AND
NEW ENGLAND
.
Boston
. nd. c.1974. 62pp. Soft wraps, white. Signed by the author. Illustrated with
photos of the lights and forts and steamships, this scarce edition covers tours
many of Boston’s many historical sites, the many islands, forts and lights
throughout the Boston Bay area with wonderful detail and scarce nautical facts
and lore. A clean, crisp, nice copy. Very scarce. (VG). Normally sells for $56.
Our price $24.
ERS-45.
Snow, Edward Rowe. BI-CENTENNIAL
BOSTON
AND
NEW ENGLAND
.
Boston
. nd. c.1974. 62pp. Without wraps. With notations by Mr. Snow, pointing out
himself in group photo on page 9. Illustrated with photos of the lights and
forts and steamships, this scarce edition covers tours many of Boston’s many
historical sites, the many islands, forts and lights throughout the Boston Bay
area with wonderful detail and scarce nautical facts and lore. A clean save
foxing to title page. Very scarce. (VG). Normally sells for $56. Our price $24.
ERS-34.
(corrected manuscript) Fantastic Folklore and Fact
c.1968 and / or Boston Bay Mysteries and Other Tales c.1977. This is
the original double spaced typed manuscript for much of one chapter on the
infamous Lizzie Borden of Fall River, Massachusetts. Pages were typed by Mr.
Snow and his wife Anna, and then gone over and over again, with changes made in
pencil, and by cutting and pasting, to finalize the text. This then would have
been re-typed, and then sent to the editor for additional proofing before a
galley proof would have been made. Consists of about 34 pages (probably not
complete), 8 ½” x 11”. This is an unprecedented find for collectors of Mr.
Snow’s works! If you have these titles in your collection, this original
manuscript is a MUST ! This is a one-of-a-kind item for Mr. Snow’s work. $44.
ERS-35.
(corrected manuscript) Boston Punishments (chapter from
Boston Bay Mysteries and Other Tales) c.1977. This is the original
double spaced typed partial manuscript for Part II Chapter 2 Boston Punishments
in the book entitled Boston Bay Mysteries and Other Tales. This was typed by Mr.
Snow and his wife Anna, after being gone over and over again, to finalize the
text. This then was sent to the editor for additional proofing before a galley
proof would have been made. Consists of 8 pages (not complete) , 8 ½” x
11”. This is an unprecedented find for collectors of Mr. Snow’s works! If
you have this title in your collection, this original manuscript is a MUST !
This is a one-of-a-kind item for Mr. Snow’s work. $22.
ERS-36.
(corrected manuscript) The dash (chapter from Fantastic
Folklore and Fact) c.1968. This is the original double spaced typed
manuscript for Part II Chapter 6 The Dash in the book entitled Fantastic
Folklore and Fact. This was typed by Mr. Snow and his wife Anna, after being
gone over and over again, to finalize the text. This then was sent to the editor
for additional proofing before a galley proof would have been made. Consists of
4 pages, 8 ½” x 11”. This is an unprecedented find for collectors of Mr.
Snow’s works! If you have this title in your collection, this original
manuscript is a MUST ! This is a one-of-a-kind item for Mr. Snow’s work. $28.
ERS-37.
(corrected manuscript) The Portland (chapter from
Fantastic Folklore and Fact) c.1968. This is the original double
spaced typed partial manuscript for Part IV Chapter 10 The Portland in the book
entitled Fantastic Folklore and Fact. This was typed by Mr. Snow and his wife
Anna, after being gone over and over again, to finalize the text. This then was
sent to the editor for additional proofing before a galley proof would have been
made. Consists of 5 pages (not complete) , 8 ½” x 11”. This is an
unprecedented find for collectors of Mr. Snow’s works! If you have this title
in your collection, this original manuscript is a MUST ! This is a one-of-a-kind
item for Mr. Snow’s work. $18.
ERS-38.
(corrected manuscript) Newburyport (chapter from
Fantastic Folklore and Fact) c.1968. This is the original double
spaced typed partial manuscript for Part I Chapter 1 Newburyport in the book
entitled Fantastic Folklore and Fact. This was typed by Mr. Snow and his wife
Anna, after being gone over and over again, to finalize the text. This then was
sent to the editor for additional proofing before a galley proof would have been
made. Consists of 15 pages (not complete) , 8 ½” x 11”. This is an
unprecedented find for collectors of Mr. Snow’s works! If you have this title
in your collection, this original manuscript is a MUST ! This is a one-of-a-kind
item for Mr. Snow’s work. $22.
ERS-39.
(corrected manuscript) The Enchanted Horse c.1960’s. This
is the original double spaced typed manuscript for one of his books. This was
typed by Mr. Snow and his wife Anna, after being gone over and over again, to
finalize the text. This then was sent to the editor for additional proofing
before a galley proof would have been made. Consists of 7 pages, 8 ½” x
11”. This is an unprecedented find for collectors of Mr. Snow’s works! If
you have this title in your collection, this original manuscript is a MUST !
This is a one-of-a-kind item for Mr. Snow’s work. $32.
ERS-40.
(corrected manuscript) Death in the White Mountains
(chapter in Boston Bay Mysteries and Other Tales) c.1977. This is the
original double spaced typed partial manuscript for Pary IV, Ch 3 od Boston Bay
Mysteries and Other Tales. This was typed by Mr. Snow and his wife Anna, after
being gone over and over again, to finalize the text. This then was sent to the
editor for additional proofing before a galley proof would have been made.
Consists of 3 pages (not complete), 8 ½” x 11”. This is an unprecedented
find for collectors of Mr. Snow’s works! If you have this title in your
collection, this original manuscript is a MUST ! This is a one-of-a-kind item
for Mr. Snow’s work. $18.
ERS-41.
(corrected manuscript) Bruno and the Helena c.1960’s.
This is the original double spaced typed manuscript for one of his
books. This was typed by Mr. Snow and his wife Anna, after being gone over and
over again, to finalize the text. This then was sent to the editor for
additional proofing before a galley proof would have been made. Consists of 4
pages, 8 ½” x 11”. This is an unprecedented find for collectors of Mr.
Snow’s works! If you have this title in your collection, this original
manuscript is a MUST ! This is a one-of-a-kind item for Mr. Snow’s work. $22.
ERS-42.
(corrected manuscript) Telegraphic Semaphores
c.1960’s. This is the original double spaced typed manuscript for
one of his books. This was typed by Mr. Snow and his wife Anna, after being gone
over and over again, to finalize the text. This then was sent to the editor for
additional proofing before a galley proof would have been made. Consists of 4
pages, 8 ½” x 11” along with nine additional pages of photocopied research.
This is an unprecedented find for collectors of Mr. Snow’s works! If you have
this title in your collection, this original manuscript is a MUST ! This is a
one-of-a-kind item for Mr. Snow’s work. $32.
ERS-11.
(lot) Edward Rowe Snow “More Things to Do”
“Materials for Articles” c.1970’s. Lot is from Mr. Snow’s
research files and includes one folder of correspondence, copies of research
information, newspaper articles, page from manuscript for future book chapter,
and more. Subjects include coastal schooners, wrecks, “the clairvoyand who was
hanged for seeing too much”, Hall of Fame members, captain’s desk from the
schooner Dora S. Pringle, Boston Captain Roger Martin of the tug Neptune
including photo, article entitled “Mr. Jefferson’s Mothball Fleet”,
correspondence, and more. About 25+ items. $20.
ERS-18.
Snow, Edward Rowe. MINOT’S LIGHT – 120 Years of
Service to Mariners.
Quincy
. 1981. 3rd. [pamphlet]. A history of the lights at this exposed location
published for its’ 120th anniversary by the Quincy Cooperative Bank. Includes
a history on the 1850 light tower and its subsequent loss, and the construction
of the new 1857 tower. Illustrated with vintage photos and engravings. Quite
scarce. Clean, crisp. (VG+) Normally sells for $88. Our price $28.
ERS-19.
(photo) Anna Myrle Snow (wife) and Alice Rowe Snow
(mother) heading out for ride in Coast Guard 36-foot Motor Life Boat.
Rare view of Mr. Snow’s wife and mother, as well as unusually close view of
36’ MLB. Some moisture damage to one corner. 8” x 10”. $42.
ERS-22.
Snow, Edward Rowe.
NEW ENGLAND
SEA DRAMA.
Boston
. May 1953. First printing. 62 pp. Soft wraps. This is one of Snow’s scarcer
editions. Many nice lighthouse photographs and information as well as history of
many of the harbor islands and forts, shipwrecks and rescues. Contents clean,
tight, soft wraps with only light wear and soiling. (VG+) Normally sells
for $48. Our price $18.
ERS-21.
Snow, Edward Rowe.
NEW ENGLAND
SEA DRAMA.
Boston
. May 1954. Eighth printing. 62 pp. Soft wraps. This is one of Snow’s scarcer
editions. Many nice lighthouse photographs and information as well as history of
many of the harbor islands and forts, shipwrecks and rescues. Contents lean,
tight, soft wraps with only light wear, some foxing. (VG) Normally sells for
$48. Our price $16.
ERS-20.
Snow, Edward Rowe.
NEW ENGLAND
SEA DRAMA.
Boston
. May 1953. Scarce first printing. 62 pp. Gilt embossed stiff wraps. This One of
Snow’s scarcer editions. Many nice lighthouse photographs and information as
well as history of many of the harbor islands and forts, shipwrecks and rescues.
An extremely rare form of this hard to find book. Contents clean, tight, light
scuffing to wraps. (VG). Normally sells for $58. Our price $26.
ERS-26.
Submarine Nautilus preparing for Arctic trip c.1930.
Close 8” x 10” press photo shows the reconditioned and renamed submarine
Nautilus tied up at the Brooklyn Navy Yard in preparation for a proposed trip to
the Arctic. In 1930 Sir Hubert Wilkins made plans for a trans-Atlantic trip via
the North Pole using a submarine for the purpose of gathering meterological data
in the pole area. Wilkins leased a submarine and renamed her Nautilus. The ship
was 175 feet in length and weighed in at 560 tons. It was capable of diving to a
depth of 200 feet and could support a crew of twenty men for five days. The
expedition suffered losses before they even left New York Harbor. Willard
Grimmer the quartermaster was knocked overboard and drowned in the harbor.
Wilkins was undaunted and drove on with preparations for a series of test
cruises and dives before they were to undertake their trans-Atlantic voyage.
However difficulties continued to plague the mission until Wilkins was forced to
end the first expedition to the poles in a submarine and head for England. Even
this was not to be, as he was forced to take refuge in the port of Bergen Norway
because of a fierce storm that they encountered en route. The Nautilus suffered
serious damage that made further use of the vessel unfeasible. Wilkins received
permission from the United States Navy to sink the vessel off shore in a
Norwegian fjord on November 20, 1931.Photo has some wear, one coener missing, a
few creases, chips. With credit line and description on back. (G+) $28.
ERS-46.
Snow, Edward Rowe. BI-CENTENNIAL
BOSTON
AND
NEW ENGLAND
.
Boston
. nd. c.1974. 62pp. Special edition with stickers for inclusion within slipcase
“NEW ENGLAND COASTAL HERITAGE - The Drama of New England in Charts, Maps and
Memorabilia”. Illustrated with photos of the lights and forts and steamships,
this scarce edition covers tours many of Boston’s many historical sites, the
many islands, forts and lights throughout the Boston Bay area with wonderful
detail and scarce nautical facts and lore. A nice copy. Very scarce. (VG).
Normally sells for $56. Our price $24.
ERS-47.
(document) Steamship Portland c.1971. Letter
to Mr. Snow from the granddaughter of Lewis Martin Nelson, the helmsman on the
Steamship Portland when she was lost in the Great Gale of 1898. She also
mentions the loss of the steamship Bay State in on September 23, 1916, mortar
practice at Fort Preble and Fort Williams in Portland, Maine, and more. Signed
in hand by writer. 1 page. $16.
ERS-48.
(lot) Edward Rowe Snow Correspondence, Columns, photos,
Materials for Articles, etc. c.1970’s. Wonderful lot is from Mr.
Snow’s research files and includes one folder of correspondence, ship photos,
manuscripts for his newspaper articles and book chapters, correspondence from
many of his readers on a variety of subjects, columns, and much more on a
variety of subjects. A treasure-trove of Mr. Snow’s work and an unprecedented
look into his day-to-day writing and work. About 75+ items. A worthwhile lot.
$75.
ERS-49.
(corrected manuscript) Jack Bunker c.1960’s. This
is the original double spaced typed manuscript for one of his books or columns.
This was typed by Mr. Snow and his wife Anna, after being gone over and over
again, to finalize the text. This then was sent to the editor for additional
proofing before a galley proof would have been made. Consists of 6 pages, 8 ½”
x 11”. This is an unprecedented find for collectors of Mr. Snow’s works!
This original manuscript is a MUST ! This is a one-of-a-kind item for Mr.
Snow’s work. $22.
ERS-50.
(corrected manuscript) Lexington and Concord
c.1960’s. This is the original double spaced typed manuscript for
one of his books or columns. This was typed by Mr. Snow and his wife Anna, after
being gone over and over again, to finalize the text. This then was sent to the
editor for additional proofing before a galley proof would have been made.
Consists of 4 pages, 8 ½” x 11”. This is an unprecedented find for
collectors of Mr. Snow’s works! This original manuscript is a MUST ! This is a
one-of-a-kind item for Mr. Snow’s work. $22.
ERS-51.
(document) Letter from relative regarding “Rebecca
the Drummer” at Scituate Lighthouse. The writer is a relative of
Rebecca Bates and writes to recount the tale as it had been passed down through
her family (somewhat differing from children’s books of the day). Quite
interesting account and worth being preserved. Dated 1959. $18.
ERS-52.
Snow, Edward Rowe. The Landing at Cape Ann.
nd. 1 page. Handout prepared by Mr. Snow, probably for use on tours or
field-trips. Text notes the incorrect assumption that Massachusetts began
her history at Salem I n 1627-8 when the charter was obtained. It was in fact in
1623-4 when the charter was established at Cape Ann. Rare handout, on yellow
stock, interesting reading. $5.
ERS-53.
(framed print) Old Minot's Ledge Light Housewith Ship
Passing in Storm, Cohasset by A. Farquharson c.1972. Lovely print
from original pen and ink drawing, #12 of 25, given by the artist to Mr. Snow.
This matted and framed print hung in Mr. Snow's home for a number of years
before his passing. Print measures 6" x 7" and is signed by the
artist, also with inscription on the back. Overall frame 12" x 13
3/4". $34.
ERS-102.
(negative) Edward Rowe Snow c.1970’s. Clear
negative captures nicely Mr. Snow as he looks at journal with two others. Large
negative measures 2 1/8” x 2 1/8” and is clear and close. Would provide a
good image. (VG). $12.
Maps
These
maps were produced by Mr. Snow for use in his many books, pamphlets, slip cases
and map packets. Most would have been folded and laid into his publications,
some handed out on tours or at his talks, and some laid flat in his larger
offerings such as The Drama of New England in Charts, Maps and Memorabilia.
These
are new old stock, directly from Mr. Snow's family, and are unfolded and unused.
There may be light soiling to a few. (VG- - VG+) ). Normally sells for $8-$18
each. Our price $3 each (quantities available).
ERS-54.
[map] Map of Newburyport, March 1, 1830.
11” x 14”. Blue on white.
ERS-55.
[map] Carte Particuliere du Havre de Boston. 1780.
11” x 17”. Black on white.
ERS-56.
[map] Traveller’s Map of Eastern New England.
11” x 17”. Black on white.
ERS-57.
[map] An Historical and Pictorial Map of Fort Warren on
George's Island in Boston Harbor, compiled by Edward Rowe Snow &
Draper Hill Jr. 11” x 17”. Black on white.
ERS-58.
[map] Map of Romantic Boston Bay and Cape Cod, The Land
of Our Pilgrim Forefathers by Edward Rowe Snow, assisted by Robert J.
Egles, artist. 1970. 11” x 17”. Black on white.
ERS-59.
[map] Map of Romantic Boston Bay and Cape Cod, The Land
of Our Pilgrim Forefathers by Edward Rowe Snow, assisted by Robert J.
Egles, artist. 1970. 11” x 17”. Orange on green.
ERS-60.
[map] Map of Romantic Boston Bay and Cape Cod, The Land
of Our Pilgrim Forefathers by Edward Rowe Snow, assisted by Robert J.
Egles, artist. 1970. 11” x 17”.
Orange
on blue.
ERS-61.
[map] Map of Romantic Boston Bay- The Shore Line from
Salem Harbor to Scituate Harbor. Designed and Compiled by Edward Rowe
Snow. Assisted by
Stanley
Grzywoc. 1970.
Boston
. 17 ½” x 23”. Deep Yellow & Blue on White.
ERS-62.
[map] United States Coast Guard Boston District from
The Famous Lighthouses of New England – From a painting by Larry O’Toole in
the District Coast Guard Office at Boston, Massachusetts. c.1945.
10-11” x 17”. Light Blue on White.
ERS-63.
[map] A View of Part of the Town of Boston in New
England and British Ships of War Landing their Troops 1768. by Edward
Rowe Snow. 11” x 17”. Black on White.
ERS-64.
[map] Chart of
Boston
Harbor
and
Massachusetts Bay
with Map of ADJacent Country. E.P. Dutton & Co. 1865. 11” x
17”. Black on white.
ERS-65.
[map] Town of Boston in New England by Capt. John
Bonner, 1722. 11” x 17”. Black on white.
ERS-66.
[map] Map of
Duxbury
,
Mass.
Surveyed by John Ford Jr. 1833. 11” x 17”. Black on white.
ERS-67.
[map] Map of
Gloucester
,
Cape Ann
, from actual survey by John Mason 1831. 11” x 17”. Black on
white.
ERS-68.
[map] Perspective View of
Boston
Harbor
and the British Fleet, 1768. E. R. Snow. 8” x 17”. Black on
white.
ERS-69.
[map] Map of the isles of Shoals Formerly Known as
Smith’s Iles. 1960. E.R. Snow. 11” x 17”. Blue on white.
ERS-70.
[map] Map of
Marshfield
,
Mass.
Surveyed by John Ford Jr. 1838. Thomas Moore’s Lithographer. 11”
x 17”. Black on white. 11” x 17”. Black on white.
ERS-71.
[map] Plan of the Town of Marblehead in the County of
Essex, from survey made in 1830 by John G. Hales. 11” x 17”.
Black on white.
ERS-72.
[map] A Plan of the Action at Bunkers Hill on
the 17th of June, 1775
…. Engraved for Frothingham’s History. 11” x 15”. Black on white.
ERS-73.
[map] A Plan of
Hingham
Surveyed by Jedidiah Lincoln & Reuben Hersey Jt., 1830. 11” x
17”. Black on white.
ERS-74.
[map] Plan of the Town of
Quincy
in the
County
of
Norfolk
Surveyed Under the Direction of the Selectmen in 1830 by John G. Hales. 11” x
17”. Black on white.
ERS-75.
[map]
Salem
1832 Jonathan P. Saunders. 11” x 17”. Blue on white.
ERS-76.
[map] Plan of the Town of
Boston
and the ADJacent Country …. The Present Situation of the King’s Troops….
25 July, 1775
. 11” x 17”. Black on white.
ERS-77.
[map] A New Map of New England [c1675],
11” x 17”. Black on white.
ERS-78.
[map] Eldridge’s New Chart of Boston Harbor Compiled
from the Latest Surveys.
Boston
. 1865. S Thaxter & Son. 8 ½” x 12 ½”. Black on white.
ERS-79.
[map]
Massachusetts
. Published by Dorr Howland & Co. 1839. 9” x 13”. Blue on white.
ERS-80.
[map] Map of Boston [as far South as Dover Street
Showing Present Street Names]. 1895. Geo. Walker & Co. 1965
Edward Rowe Snow. 11” x 17”. Black on white.
ERS-81.
[map] Map of Salisbury Taken from Actual Surveys….
Surveyed by Philander
Anderson
, Sept. 1830. 11” x 17”. Black on white.
ERS-82.
[map] A Survey of the Town of
Plymouth
Taken in the Year 1830. 11” x 17”. Black on white.
ERS-83.
[map] Map of
Manchester
. Surveyed by Philander
Anderson
, Dec. 1830. 11” x 17”. Black on white.
ERS-84.
[map] First Map of
Lynn
and
Saugus
– Surveyed, Drawn and Published by Alonzo Lewis 1829, republished
by John Robinson, February 1872 and now including
Saugus
, Swampscott and Nahant and the City of
Lynn
. [
Lynn
in Ye Olden Time]. 11” x 17”. Black on white.
ERS-85.
[map] Plan of the Town of
Hull
in the
County
of
Plymouth
. Surveyed in 1831 by …. 11” x 17”. Black on white.
ERS-86.
[map] Map of
Beverly
. Drawn and Surveyed by T. Wilson Flagg 1830. 11” x 17”. Blue on white.
ERS-87.
[plan]
Fort
Independence
. 11” x 17”. Black on white.
ERS-88.
[map] An Exact Draught of
Boston
Harbor
with a Survey of most of the
Islands
About it. 1711. 11” x 17”. Black on white.
ERS-89.
[map] Lost Ships at
Sable
Island
. 8 ½” x 14”. Black on buff.
ERS-90.
[map] A Map of New England by John Seller Hydrographer
to the King… London. 19” x 25”. Black on white.
ERS-91.
[map] An Historical and Pictorial Map of Casco Bay,
Maine devised by Edward Rowe Snow and Draper Hill. [included in The Romance of
Casco Bay and others] 18” x 23”. Yellow & Blue on White.
ERS-92.
[plan] [Pictorial View of]
Boston
Harbor
. 24” x 18”. Black on White.
ERS-93.
[plate] Large plate of ship types and their rigging
types. i.e. bark, schooner, yawl, brigantine, etc
ERS-94.
[map]
Block Island
Shipwrecks. Edward Rowe Snow. 1964. 8 ½” x 11”. Blue on buff.
ERS-95.
[map]
Block Island
Shipwrecks. Edward Rowe Snow. 1975. 8 ½” x 11”. Black on white.
ERS-96.
[plan] Dogtown. 9” x 14”. Black on
white.
ERS-97.
[plate] The Battle of Lexington
April 19, 1775. Edward Rowe Snow 1975. 11” x 17”
ERS-98.
[plan] Massachusetts Bay.
11” x 17”. Black on white.
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