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Welcome to Kenrick A. Claflin & Son Nautical Antiques Online Catalogue We specializes in the field of United States Lighthouse Service (USLHS), Light House Establishment (USLHE), Life-Saving Service (USLSS), Revenue Cutter Service (USRCS), Shipwrecks and early Coast Guard (USCG), and works by Edward Rowe Snow. More particularly, we work to provide various governmental agencies, historical groups, restoration contractors and collectors with information and original artifacts relating to lighthouses, life-saving stations, keepers, etc. in their area. Our stock includes books, post cards, both new and out-of-print, photos, engravings, newspapers, charts, lithographs, paintings, uniforms, flags, insignia, antiques, Fresnel lenses, lamps, lanterns, brassware and more. We offer the largest and most complete selection of Antiques of the U.S. Lighthouse Service, Life Saving Service, Revenue Cutter Service, U. S. Coast Guard to be found anywhere. Can't find what you are looking for? We can help you find that needed book or item.
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1384. Werner, Bert. Uniforms, Equipment and Weapons of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I. Schiffer. 2006. 326. DJ. Uniforms, Equipment and Weapons of the American Expeditionary Forces in World War I is a detailed look at the uniforms, equipment, weapons, personal items, insignia, and specialist equipment of the American Army during the Great War. This comprehensive study uses over 100 original black and white photographs of American soldiers, many of which are previously unpublished. The book also shows over 700 full color photographs of original items as well as recreated scenes that bring many of these items to life. Finally, one book that covers all of the nuances of the American Doughboy during the Great War – from common uniforms and equipment, to the rare experimental and private purchased items. This is an indispensable work for any First World War collector, living historian, modeler, and enthusiast. (M). $79.95.
28246. SIGNAL BOOK. United States Army. Wash. 1916. 64p. Cloth wraps. 24 Mo. Filled with information on visual signaling including Morse Code, Signaling by Coston lights, flag, torch, lantern, heliograph, Ardois system, semaphore, letter codes, telephone and more. Includes color plates of signals and flags. Clean, crisp. (VG+). $48. PA-55.
Department of the Army. Small Arms Ammunition.
TM 9-1305-200. 78p. Soft wraps. Marked U.S. Coast Guard Shinnecock Station. June
1961. Includes general and technical information concerning small-arms
ammunition as well as proper handling and use. Filled with diagrams and
information on over one hundred types of ammunition. Detailed reference.
1208. (photo) Gen. Henry J. Hunt, U.S. Army mine-laying tug in in New York Harbor c.1917. Bain News Service from glass plate negative. 4 ½” x 6 ½”. On February 5, 1904, the Gen. Henry J. Hunt, the first of four sea-going tugs built at Philadelphia’s Neafie Levy's shipyard for the United States Army, was launched. The tug was named by Miss Sadie Murray, daughter of Mayor Arthur Murray of the Artillery Corps, United States Army. Two of the remaining three tugs were expected to leave the ways in about two weeks. Rare close World War I view of this early U.S. Army tug. Dated February 3, 1917. Clean, clear, light edge wear. (VG). $14.
21550b.
Secretary of the Treasury. TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL
LIST OF MERCHANT VESSELS OF THE UNITED STATES WITH OFFICIAL NUMBERS AND
SIGNAL LETTERS…. FOR THE FISCAL TEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1896. 21550a. H. R. Document No. 38. TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL LIST OF MERCHANT VESSELS OF THE UNITED STATES WITH OFFICIAL NUMBERS AND SIGNAL LETTERS…. FOR THE FISCAL TEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1896. Wash. GPO. 1896. 454 p. Complete listing of merchant and US Government vessels operating and includes all steam, sailing, iron and steel and unrigged vessels giving official number of vessel, signal letters, rig, name, tonnage, dimensions, year and place of building, home port and more. In addition to merchant vessels, includes tenders of the U.S. Light-House Establishment, Revenue Cutter Service, US Navy, Quartermaster’s Department of the Army, Coast and Geodetic Survey, US Fish Commission, Marine Hospital Service, and more. Extremely important reference. Clean, tight, in half-calf binding with marbled boards and endpapers, gilt embossed spine. Light wear, clean, some chipping to leather on spine but title intact. (VG-). $75 net. 994. McGuinn, William F. and Bruce S. Bazelon. AMERICAN MILITARY BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS; THEIR BACKMARKS & DATES. Fredericksburg. 1996. 135p. This is a comprehensive study that is an invaluable tool in identifying buttons and what period they were manufactured. With this and Albert’s book Record Of American Uniform And Historical Buttons, you are well equipped to properly identify buttons and determine what period they were manufactured. With hundreds of photographs and details of back-marks (lettering and symbols on the obverse of buttons) one can determine the date and location of manufacture, wonderful for dating your U. S. Revenue Cutter Service, Life-Saving Service, Lighthouse Establishment and Service and Coast Guard buttons. This is a comprehensive discussion and listing of all makers and suppliers of American military buttons covering the period from ca. 1790 to ca. 1945. A MUST for collectors and historians. Hard bound, high quality with literally hundreds of photographs. (M). $34.
11339. Fowler, Chuck, Dan Withers, Combatant Craft of America. Patrol and Rescue Boats on Puget Sound. Arcadia. 2011. 128p. Soft wraps. 180 vintage photographs. The history of impressive battleships, aircraft carriers, and submarines on Puget Sound has been well chronicled. However, the story of the smaller, fast patrol and rescue boats that have protected its vast inland waters is largely unknown. This book, through more than 200 rare images and engaging text, reveals the fascinating story. It covers Navy, Coast Guard, and Army Air Force craft in the sound, including the famed patrol torpedo boats of World War II. Featuring evocative photographs from the National Archives, as well as veterans’ personal collections, this book highlights these military craft, their proud crews, and essential wartime and peacetime operations. Superb photographs, well worth it for the photos alone. (M). $21.99.
1019. Foster, Colonel Frank C. and Lawrence H. Borts. Military Medals of the United States. Fountain Inn. 2010. 192p. Soft wraps. Military Medals of the United States, here in its seventh edition, is an authoritative reference work on the subject. Included are complete criteria for every Army, Navy, Marines, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine award since 1939. All decorations, service medals, and ribbons shown in b/w or full-color and accompanied by dates and campaigns as well as detailed descriptions on proper wear and display. The many illustrations make this book a truly beautiful reference work. The book also contains detailed information about the various devices worn on each ribbon, guides to the proper wear of medals and ribbons on the uniform, and much more. There is even a special section on United Nations mission medals. Included are: Criteria for all medals listed in full detail with dates and campaigns; Superb front and back color pictures of all U.S. Military decorations, service medals, marksmanship medals and ribbons, plus commonly awarded foreign medals; Separate color ribbon display in correct order of precedence for Army, Navy, Marine, Air Force, Coast Guard, and Merchant Marine awards since 1939; Complete chapter on devices for awards and ribbons – cross referenced with medals; Complete section on wear and display of U.S. Military Medals for all branches; Valuable section on how to claim your medals from the government. (M). $24.95.
28375. Hodgkins, John. A Soldier's Son: An American Boyhood during World War II. Down East Books. 2006. 325p. Soft wraps. John Hodgkins was eight years old when his father was drafted into the army and left for Europe to fight in World War II. After his return, John's father never spoke much about the war, but John knew he'd kept a diary. After his father's death, John opened his diary and two boxes of memorabilia. What began as John's attempt to tell his father's story became the story of his own life. This memoir recounts what life was like on the home front of Temple, Maine, during the war -- as well as what life was like on the front lines, thanks to what John learned from his father's letters home and his war diary. It also provides a firsthand look at the hardscrabble lives of rural Mainers and a way of living that is now mostly gone. (M). $16.95. 22358. Foster, Col. Frank C. and Lawrence H. Borts. A COMPLETE GUIDE TO ALL UNITED STATES MILITARY MEDALS 1939 TO PRESENT. Fountain Inn. 2002. 4th. 143 p. Soft wraps. This is the only complete easy to use color guide to al U.S. Military medals, ribbons, unit awards, devices and commonly presented foreign medals since the beginning of World War II. Includes a complete description of each medal, its criteria, dates of awards, background, symbolism and attachments with both front and back views. Includes color plates of all US Military decorations, service medals and ribbons with the correct order for precedence for all awards. Includes awards for Army, Navy, Marine Corps., Coast Guard, Air Force and Merchant Marine since 1939 including some Congressional Life-Saving medals and more. A most worthwhile and interesting reference. (M). $46. 23368b.
[lot] Lorenzo Sitgreaves (ca. 1811-1888) – During
the Mexican War Lorenzo Sitgreaves took part in the Battle of Buena Vista
and marched through Chihuahua, he led an 1851 Zuni and Colorado Rivers
survey expedition and for many years after was assigned to the Light House
Establishment and involved in the construction and repair of many of the
nation’s light stations. His career with the Light House Establishment
involved work on numerous light stations on the Atlantic and Great Lakes
coasts and his work can still be seen in hundreds of locations including
the 1858 Bodie Island Lighthouse, Cape Charles LH, La Pointe Lighthouse on
the southern shore of Lake Superior, and hundreds more. In addition, he
was in charge, Office of Lighthouse Engineer, at 8397a. Williams, Colonel Dion. ARMY AND NAVY UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA How to know Rank, Corps and Service in the Military and Naval Forces of the United States and Foreign Countries. New York. 1918. 302p. 12MO. One of the earlier and most complete references on the subject by a well known authority, profusely illustrated. Includes uniforms of the Coast Guard and Lighthouse Service, and some Congressional life-saving medals. Clean, tight, only light wear. Quite rare, and one of the few that includes the Lighthouse Service. (VG). $118 net.
Collection of Federal Agencies Uniform Buttons - 30 Different - Air Transport Command, Army Specialist Corp, US Park Police, US Border Patrol, Panama Zone Police, US Immigration Service, US Public Health Service, US Forestry Service, Army Transport Service, US Customs, Civilian Aviation Corp, US Official, US Army Transport, US Power Squadron, US Airmail, US Life Saving Service (early style with surfboat w/2 oars), US Lighthouse Service, US Light House Establishment, Veterans Bureau, US Coast Guard, US Coast Guard Auxiliary, US Indian Service, US Department of Agriculture, National Park Service Department of Interior, US Geodetic Survey, US Maritime Service, Different style US Maritime Service, US Post Office Department staff button picture of Horse and Rider. Lot price $495 or will sell individually. Please inquire. Reference Books - Uniforms 20102. Lord,
Francis A. and Arthur Wise. UNIFORMS
OF THE CIVIL WAR. 7439.
Britton, Jack. UNIFORM
INSIGNIA OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY FORCES. 21413.
Hickox, Ron 8425.
Campbell, J. Duncan and Edgar M. Howell. AMERICAN
MILITARY INSIGNIA 1800 – 1851. Smithsonian Institution, 9164.
na. ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE OF
ARMS AND MILITARY GOODS: CONTAINING REGULATIONS FOR THE UNIFORM OF THE
ARMY, NAVY, MARINE AND REVENUE CORPS OF THE UNITED STATES.
Schuyler, Hartley & Graham Company.
25148. Blakeslee, Fred Gilbert. UNIFORMS
OF THE WORLD. 21198. Todd, Frederick P., AMERICAN MILITARY EQUIPAGE 1851-1872 VOLUME III. With original illustrations by George Woodbridge. The Company of Military Historians, Providence, RI, 1978. oversize, 8 1/2" x 11", hardcover, pages 521-719, with four color plates, vintage photographs and numerous illustrations. This volume covers Part Three - Confederate States Navy and Marine Corps, United States Navy and Marines Corps. Part Four - Armies of the States and Territories - The States Forces - Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado Territory, Connecticut. Includes information on Officers dress, warrant officers, petty officers, seaman’s dress, Revenue Marine - Revenue Cutter Service, firearms, swords, dirks, knives, pikes battle axes, accouterments, flags, 1859 uniform, insignia, small arms, colors and flags, CSA Marine Corps, state regiments of the Civil War, Order of Battle, and much more. Great reference book for collectors and historians. (M). $46.50.
994. McGuinn, William F. and Bruce S. Bazelon. AMERICAN MILITARY BUTTON MAKERS AND DEALERS; THEIR BACKMARKS & DATES. Fredericksburg. 1996. 135p. This is a comprehensive study that is an invaluable tool in identifying buttons and what period they were manufactured. With this and Albert’s book Record Of American Uniform And Historical Buttons, you are well equipped to properly identify buttons and determine what period they were manufactured. With hundreds of photographs and details of back-marks (lettering and symbols on the obverse of buttons) one can determine the date and location of manufacture, wonderful for dating your U. S. Revenue Cutter Service, Life-Saving Service, Lighthouse Establishment and Service and Coast Guard buttons. This is a comprehensive discussion and listing of all makers and suppliers of American military buttons covering the period from ca. 1790 to ca. 1945. A MUST for collectors and historians. Hard bound, high quality with literally hundreds of photographs. (M). $46. 8131. Tice, Warren. UNIFORM BUTTONS OF THE UNITED STATES 1776-1865. 1998. 520p. 8VO. Stiff wraps. Over 3,500 illustrations. Uniform Buttons of the United States introduces the reader to comprehensive information about military buttons in one volume. Using new and innovative classifications system which categorizes buttons by period as well as device, Mr. Tice contributes significantly to our understanding of American military buttons. Encyclopedic in scope, this book interrelates diverse topics such as manufacturing processes, the history of manufacturing companies, known and recently discovered button patterns, and a history of Federal, Confederate, and militia units who were the customers for these buttons. Includes additional information including dating buttons of the U. S. revenue Cutter Service. A must for the collector. (M). $60. 7439. Britton, Jack. UNIFORM INSIGNIA OF THE UNITED STATES MILITARY FORCES. Tulsa, Oklahoma. 1981. 58p. Stiff wraps. Includes illustrations of cap badges, rank insignia, badges, wings, etc for the Coast Guard, Navy, Army, Air Force, Marine Corps. And Civil Air Patrol. (M). $48 net. 8397a,b. Williams, Colonel Dion. ARMY AND NAVY UNIFORMS AND INSIGNIA How to know Rank, Corps and Service in the Military and Naval Forces of the United States and Foreign Countries. New York. 1918. 302p. 12MO. One of the earlier and most complete references on the subject by a well known authority, profusely illustrated. Includes uniforms of the Coast Guard and Lighthouse Service, and some Congressional life-saving medals. Clean, tight, only light wear. Quite rare, and one of the few that includes the Lighthouse Service. (VG). $158. 2985. Olson, Lorraine. OLD BUTTONS and THEIR VALUES. Chicago. 1940. 3rd. 111p. Early primer on the subject includes classifications, appraising, dating, early button factories, etc. A bit crude but a good beginner on the subject. With a number or tipped in articles on the subject, some hand-written notes. Overall clean, intact but shaken, some toning. (G+). $10. 770. na. INSIGNIA AND DECORATIONS OF THE U. S. ARMED FORCES. National Geographic Society. June 1943. 72p. Full issue, soft wraps. With over 991 color illustrations and additional photographs of uniforms and insignia of the U. S. Armed Forces including Coast Guard, Army, Navy and Air Corps. Includes medals, marks, uniform insignia, aircraft insignia, and much more. A complete preliminary reference of the era. (VG). $18.
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