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12196.
(sheet music) THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER Ballad
by Archie A. DuBois & Chas. D. Tuttle. Philadelphia 1896. 5p. Most
attractive sheet music for The Lighthouse Keeper “… at his post, by the
light, there the keeper stands, While the floods and tempest rave; And its beams
shine a-far, oer the deep….” Though the music has no illustration, the early
elegant written title page makes this a most attractive “light-house” item
for framing. Some light soiling to margins but nicely intact without tears,
quite presentable for framing and a nice early piece. (VG). $44.
21113.
[sheet music] Wilson, J. THE LIGHT HOUSE – A Favorite
Ballad. New York. [c.1840-69]. 2p. Most attractive sheet music for
The Light House – “… til the light-house fire blaz’d like a star in the
midst of the ocean….” Though the music has no illustration, the early
elegant written title page makes this a most attractive “light-house” item
for framing. Light foxing to margins but nicely intact without tears, quite
presentable for framing and a nice early piece. (G+). $38.
20118e.
THE UNITED STATES LIGHTHOUSE ESTABLISHMENT.
Scientific American.
June 11, 1892
. Full front cover illustrates the lighting equipment in use at various stations
in exquisite detail. Included is a great image of Execution Rock Light-House,
fixed range light lamp and lens, fourth order lens, second order lamp and lens,
first order kerosene oil lamp, section of tower and lantern with 1st order lens,
2nd order lard oil lamp, Colza oil lamp, early first order reflector lamp,
electric light buoy, and more. A spectacular item for framing! Clean,
crisp. Most difficult to find and one of only a few that I have ever found. Full
issue with descriptive article and additional illustrations. Overall clean, only
light soiling and wear, some chipping to top of front cover sheet. (VG+).
$78.
8408c. AMERICAN
LIGHTHOUSES. Scientific American.
November 15, 1873
. 1p. Two exquisite engravings depict the “Lighthouse at Race Rock – Eastern
Entrance to Long Island Sound” and the “Lighthouse at Thimble Shoal,
Hampton
Roads, VA. Includes a 1/3 page article describing the responsibilities of the
Light-House Board, their organization and detailing the construction of these
two most attractive lights. Full page, unusually clean, closed tear through one
image, still a beautiful item for framing. (VG-). $28.
6110J. THE
UNITED STATES LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. Scientific American. February 21,
1891. Beautiful full front page woodcut engraving depicts six Life-Saving
Service scenes including the breeches buoy rescue, hauling the surfboat, firing
a Coston light to warn a ship off, hauling the Francis metallic life-car to a
wreck and two others. One of the best illustrations, wonderful detail. Includes
complete article detailing the work of the Service, equipment, manning, shifts
and more. Full issue intact, clean, crisp, fine for framing. (VG+). $54.
21293g. MODERN
LIGHTHOUSES, LIGHTSHIPS, BUOYS, ETC. Scientific American.
September 10, 1892
. Full front cover illustrates the various types of lighthouses, buoys and
equipment in use at various stations in exquisite detail. Included is a great
image of Gedney’s Channel Electric Buoy, Whistling Buoy, Bell Buoy, Skeleton
Lighthouse, Screw Pile Type Lighthouse, Beacon, Minot'’ Ledge Light, Buoy
Lamp, Lightship, Falkner Island Lighthouse and Steam Fog Signal Building, Cape
Henry Lighthouse, Statue of Liberty, and more. A spectacular item for framing!
Clean, crisp. Most difficult to find and one of only a few that I have ever
found. Full issue with lengthy descriptive article. (VG+). $56.
12210. na. United
States Government Exhibit at the Columbian Exposition. The Graphic.
February 24, 1894.Excellent article details many of the parts of the U>S>
Government exhibit at the new exposition. Included is a view of the interior of
the Life-Saving Service station, a view of the exterior of the lighthouse and
Life-Saving station, as well as the battleship ‘Illinois’, and much more.
Issue also includes an article on the wreck of the ‘Kearsarge’ on a reef in
the Gulf of Mexico with a wonderful large full-page illustration of “The
Wreck of the ‘Kearsarge’ – The Volunteer Crew Starting for the Beach.”
View shows the lifeboat as they lower away from the ship and pull for safety.
Full issue filled with articles of the day. (VG+). $54.
 
29101. (print) Life
Saving Rescue 1889 by Casey Holtzinger. Wonderful large 10” x 13”
3-color print depicts life-savers as they launch their surfboat to a vessel in
distress just off the beach. Wonderful detail includes the horse-drawn surfboat
carriage and the crewmen in life vests as they work to launch through the
breakers. Casey Holtzinger’s paintings and prints are well known around the
world, and can be seen in numerous museums and galleries nation wide. His
painstakingly detailed work reveals the character of the subjects he has studied
and drawn for a lifetime. In recent times, Casey Holtzinger (now age 77) has
become one of the areas best known, and most sought after maritime artists. Many
of his works are on display at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum at the Norfolk
Naval Station. Highly regarded by the U.S. Navy for his insight into marine
subjects, he has painted several U.S. Naval Ships upon their commissioning.
Currently, his paintings grace Navy vessels and shore installations worldwide.
(M). $34.
12159. (print) "TO
THE RESCUE, U. S. LIFE-SAVING SERVICE, 1910." By Alexander Cook,
Curator of the Inland Seas Maritime Museum in Vermilion, OH. 11" by
14" overall. Wonderful full color print on quality paper depicts
life-savers battling through heavy seas as they make their way out to a rescue.
In the background shines the lighthouse beam to guide their way. Perfect for
framing. (M). $16.95 each.
22156L,n,r.
[powder can label] DU PONT LIFE SAVING SERVICE POWDER
CAN LABEL. Original label from the square tin can that once held
black powder manufactured by E. I. Du Pont De Nemours & Company possibly for
the Life-Saving Service. On the side was affixed this very nice circular label
with a scene of a Life-Saving Service boat pulling toward a wreck in the
background, surrounded by “DU PONT LIFE SAVING SERVICE POWDER. E. I. Du Pont
De Nemours & Company,
Wilmington
,
Delaware
,
U.S.A.
” Although it is not certain that Du Pont produced powder for general use by
the Life-Saving Service, it is believed that they did submit samples for testing
and evaluation and probably bid on such contracts. This is a great find and a
wonderful display piece. (VG). $44.
1234b. (document) U.S.
Life-Saving Service, First District, Cross Island Station c.1899.
Lyman E. Wright, Keeper. Original hand-written letter from Keeper Wright to
James A. Robinson & Son (clothiers), of Bangor, Maine, regarding uniform
measurements for Surfman Daniel L. Foss. Text reads: “Dear Sirs. Please send
two Duck Jumpers to Surfman Daniel L. Foss at this station. Please mark the
goods: Daniel L. Foss, Cross Island L.S. Station, North Cutler, Me. And he will
remit as soon as the bill is received. Very Resply., L.E. Wright, Keeper.”
8” x 10” on official Life-Saving Service stationery. Rare First District
document in overall clean, crisp condition. A few soiled areas. (VG). $134. (postcard
view not included)
4718nn. CHRISTMAS
EVE IN A LIGHT-HOUSE. Harper’s Weekly. December 30, 1876. Beautiful
original b/w, 11”x15”, full front page detailed woodcut illustration showing
the undaunted light-keeper scraping ice from the lantern amidst a raging storm.
Seen many times as a re-print, this original would be beautiful matted and
framed. Beautiful detail and wonderful for display. Clean, crisp, only light age
toning to margins. Full issue. (VG+). $38.
IRON LIGHT
HOUSE
ON
MINOT
’S LEDGE 1850
22387b.
[original lithograph] IRON LIGHT
HOUSE
ON
MINOT
’S LEDGE OFF COHASSET, MASS. BAY…. FIRST LIGHTED JAN 1, 1850, DESTROYED IN
THE GALE OF APRIL 16TH, 1851….. T. O. Walker, Litghographers,
Boston
. 1850. Print is matted to 10 ½” x 14 ½” on original buff stock. Matted in
maroon, framed in early period wide gilt decorated 3 ½” wood frame. Overall
dimensions 22” x 26”. This is one of only a few known examples of this
superb rendition of the early cast iron lighthouse tower constructed on
Minot’s Ledge off Cohasset, Massachusetts.
Built
under the direction of Capt. W. H. Swift, late of
united states
engineers,
Minot
’s Ledge Light House was a wild and dreary spot on stormy nights and one would
think it difficult to find keepers, yet in 1847 there were already 50
applications for the berth. In an original article in the Newburyport
Daily Herald, Thursday January 16, 1851, after visiting with Keeper Bennett at
the tower, the author notes: “...Of the lighthouse, I was coolly told [by
Keeper Bennett] that it was very doubtful if it stood through this winter, as
one of the iron supports had split the rock, and when the sea struck the house,
it shook so as take a man off his feet...one of the assistants was thrown from
his berth.…During a recent storm, due to the violent oscillations of the
structure, the keepers were forced to retreat into the storeroom where they
remained for four days without rest.” Just one month later on Wednesday April
23rd. during a furious storm, the entire structure would be swept away with the
loss of two of the three keepers.
This
large three color image is quite detailed, even to the many parabolic reflectors
in the lantern room, station boat, the tower’s iron cross braces and much
more. This is the first of two such images that were done of this important
structure, the second being done after the loss the following year showing the
tower falling in the storm. This lithograph was done prior to most photography
and is thus the only view ever made of the completed tower. It is truly a museum
quality piece and would grace any wall. This original print is clean and bright,
in unusually good condition. A wonderful find! (VG+). $1685 net.
Lighthouse
& Lightship Trade Cards
Beautiful multi colored trade
cards c. 1880’s showing a very nice, close, multi colored images of
lighthouses, light-vessels or buoys. These fantastic cards were issued by
the Duke Tobacco Co. as an insert premium in their brands of HONEST LONG
CUT and G. W. GAIL & AX’S Tobacco and Cigarettes during 1889.
These cards are from a fairly rare series of 25 cards entitled , "
LIGHTHOUSES", and are designated as N119 in Burdick’s American Card
Catalogue. The front of each card features a colorful die cut image of a
particular lighthouse, light-vessel or buoy, while the back features
advertising for Duke Tobacco. The lithography for the cards is
exceptional, full of vibrant color and detail and was done by the Giles Co
of
New York
. Labeled “Smoke and Chew Honest Long Cut Tobacco” or G. W. Gail &
Ax’s Navy on the obverse. Trade cards were used as are our present day
advertising or business cards. Nice images, die cut to shape of
lighthouse, vessel or buoy. Each approx. 4”w x 2½”h. A very pretty
set to collect and display. Extremely difficult to find and a most
valuable collector’s item.
#605
ww. Sandy Hook
Lightship. (VG+). $78.
p. Sandy Hook Lightship.
(Fine). $78.
c. Bartlett Reef
Lightship. (VG-). $68.
eee. Vineyard Sound
Lightship. (VG-). $68.
ii. Minot’s Ledge
Lighthouse. (VG). $58.
mm. Stratford Shoal
Lighthouse. Two folds to base. (VG). $38.
LL. Sanibel Island
Lighthouse,
Florida
. (Fine). $68.
c3. Bell Buoy. (VG+).
$54.
nn. Bell Buoy. One fold.
(G). $34.
6239d,e,f. THE UNITED STATES [LIGHTHOUSES AND]
LIFE-SAVING SERVICE ON THE GREAT LAKES - Its Extent, Usefulness and Peculuar
Features by an Officer of the Service.] Frank Leslie’s Illustrated
Newspaper. January 28, 1882. 2p. Beautiful, bright, hand-colored full page
multiple engravings of 11 lighthouse and Life-Saving Service scenes of the Great
Lakes. Includes Buffalo LSS Station No. 5, LSS and lighthouse at Charlotte, NY.,
Marblehead, Ohio LSS., breeches buoy drill, launching the surfboat, Lake
Superior LSS No. 10, scene inside the life-saving station, Lake Erie lighthouse,
Point Aux-Barques Light, Fairport Light, Sturgeon Point, MI. light. Includes
half-page article on obverse. Superb images for framing, one of the nicest that
I’ve seen on the subject. Clean, bright, fine for framing. (VG+). $68 net.
10469. The
Great Storm of November 26 and 27-Scenes Along its Path of Destruction. Harper’s
Weekly. December 10, 1898. Full issue includes two full page of images of the
destruction from the great storm that would come to be known as the “Portland
Gale”. With short article describing the damage to the New England coastline,
as the storm had just occurred and information was still scarce. Also includes
fine 1/3 page image of the steamship Portland from before the disaster. Clean,
crisp. (VG+). $58.
1153. (lithographed print) Alle
Manner Raus! U-352 leaving a wake of spreading foam as her bow breaks the
surface, after a series of crippling depth charge attacks from the USCG Cutterhuute
Icarus May 9, 1942, by Dianna Garrison. Limited edition lithographed
print, signed and numbered of 500 by noted North Carolina artist Dianna Garrison
is a sought after work of art. Originally painted by popular marine artist
Dianna Garrison, image is printed on quality stock paper with fade resistant
inks. Fighting a better armed opponent three times her size the underdog coast
guard cutter Icarus fought and sank a German u-boat on the surface with no
casualties. In an eight month period in 1942, the German u-boats sank 609 ships
off the coastline of the United States from Maine to Texas. The only defenses
during this time period were the "Bucket Brigade Convoys." These slow
convoys escorted merchant men from port to port along the coast, escorted by
elderly wooden patrol boats that the navy had all but forgotten, converted
yachts of the "Corsair Navy" and a handful of coast guard cutters. One
of these cutters was the USCGC Icarus (WPC-110).The small 165-foot warship was
an Argo class patrol cutter that was built by Bath Iron works in 1932 to fight
rum runners. The Icarus made contact with the larger, faster and better armed
U-352 at 1620 when it passed within 1900 meters of it. Within minutes the cutter
began dropping depth charges and made a total of four attacks on the u-boat in
less than an hour. At 1709 the damaged uboat surfaced and was quickly taken
under fire by every weapon on the Icarus. The u-boat sank within five minutes
and didn’t get off a shot in defence. The coast guard cutter picked up 33
survivors and a body from the u-boat’s 45 man crew. The Icarus had sunk only
the second u-boat by a US ship and was the first US unit to capture German
prisoners of war in World War II. The overall size is 19.5 x 24 inches, the
total image size is 16.5 x 22 inches. Titled in script “Depth charged and
damaged by the U.S.C.G. Cutter Icarus, The VII-C class German submarine U-352
rockets to the surface. The crew begins to abandon their soon to founder U-Boat,
27 miles off Morehead City, North Carolina, May 9, 1942.” Beautifully done,
would be perfect framed. New, shipped rolled. All prints are signed and numbered
by the artist in a limited edition of 500 prints and are printed on heavy weight
paper under the direct supervision of the artist. (M). $64.95.
10263. na. The
Lights that Never Fail – The Lamp-posts of the Coast that Make Night Piloting
a Cinch – and Something About their History. Motor
Boat Magazine. July 25, 1919. 3p. Disbound. Good overview of the history of
navigational aids, lighthouse types, lenses and reflectors, fuels, light
characteristics, and more. Illustrated with four photo views including
first-order lens and lamp. (VG). $26.
10504. (halftone print)
United States
Lighthouse Exhibit, World Columbian Exposition c.1894. Large b/w
photo engraved print from early 1893 World Columbian Exposition view book by
N.D. Thompson Publishing, shows the U. S. Lighthouse Service display. Prominent
in the view is a large model of the lighthouse on Spectacle Reef on
Lake Huron
. Other models pictured include a post beacon, gas operated buoy, whistling
buoy, oil lamps, lens lantern, and much more. Most interesting is the very large
[6’] wooden model of the Five Fathom bank Lightship. Also at the exposition
[not shown in view] were erected an actual lighthouse, life-saving station,
light keeper’s quarters, buoys, and much more. Print measures 8” x 10” and
is clean and crisp. Includes original description. Would look fine matted and
framed. (VG+). $44.
4560d.
THE SANDY HOOK LIGHT-SHIP. Harper’s
Weekly. September 27, 1879. 7” x 9½”. Fine close, detailed half-page
woodcut engraving of the Sandy Hook Light Vessel No. 16 on station, tossing in
the winter sea, with a yacht crossing its bow. Nice detail showing both
masts with day recognition signals and deck structures. Includes article on
lightships and buoys. Unusually clean, great detail, beautiful for display.
(VG+). $44.
6587c. THE SANDY HOOK LIGHT-SHIP.
Harper’s Weekly.
September 27, 1879
. 7” x 9½”. Drawn by F. S. Cozzens. Fine close, detailed half-page woodcut
engraving of the Sandy Hook Light Vessel on station, tossing in the sea,
with a yacht crossing its bow. Nice detail showing both masts with day
recognition signals and deck structures. Unusually clean, in as nice a condition
as I have yet found, beautiful for display. Near fine, full issue. (F-). $54.
8283e.
REVOLVING LANTERNS FOR LIGHTHOUSES.
Scientific American. September 26, 1903. Full issue. Full page article
illustrated with seven photographs, discusses the difficulties encountered in
attempting to manufacture Fresnel lenses in this country and thus the need to
continue to purchase from France. Types of lenses are described with the
mechanism necessary to revolve them. Six photographs detail the types of lenses,
revolving machinery and lamps within including flashing lantern [lens] with
colored sides, four-sided flashing lantern [lens], and flashing lantern [lens]
with reflecting prism. One of the relatively few articles detailing lens and
revolving mechanisms. Some wear to edges and at fold. (VG-). $24.
6113i. TYPICAL LIGHT-HOUSES OF THE UNITED STATES.
Harper’s Weekly.
May 5, 1888
. 1p. Beautiful full page hand colored multiple engravings of 12 lighthouse
scenes including Spectacle Reef, Matinicus Rocks, Minot’s Ledge, Fowey Rocks,
Fire Island, Wreck of Oregon Lightship and six others. Includes half page
article on obverse entitled Uncle Sam’s Light-Houses. Quite clean and bright,
beautiful for framing. (VG+). $46.
6237d. THE
DISASTROUS STORM OF FEBRUARY 17TH - RESCUE OF A SCHOONER’S CREW OFF
FIRE
ISLAND
BY THE LIFE-SAVING CORPS. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper.
February 28, 1885. 1p. Very desirable hand colored full front page engraving
depicting the crew being rescued at Fire Island by means of a breeches buoy,
with a second illustration depicting the scene on the beach after the storm.
Quite close, detailed illustration of the breeches buoy in use, beautifully
colored. Some wear and soiling to margins, illustration clean, nice scene.
(VG-). $58.
22297e. [
Massachusetts
Humane Society] THE LATE DISASTROUS STORM ON THE
MASSACHUSETTS
COAST
– SCENES AND INCIDENTS. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper.
December 8, 1888
. 1 page 10 ½´x 16” . Beautiful, bright, hand colored, this is certainly one
of the best views that I have yet found and one of only a few depicting the men
and equipment o f the Massachusetts Humane Society. Large full page illustration
includes the Humane Society surfboat and beach apparatus cart in front of the
boathouse at
Marblehead
,
Mass.
A sign above the boathouse door reads “Massachusetts Humane Society”.
Additional illustrations include the Hunt gun and projectile, a vessel ashore on
Nantasket
Beach
, and a view of the last remaining survivor of the Higginson preparing to leap
from the rigging. Additional large illustrations include bodies ashore at
Scituate
after the disastrous 1888 storm, a similar scene of the destruction near the
Highland Station on the
New Jersey
coast. Includes a ¼ - page article describing the ferocious “Portland
Gale” and the havoc wrought. Extremely difficult to find and would be
superb matted and framed. Beautiful coloring and wonderful for display. Clean,
crisp, only light age toning to margins. (VG+) $84.
BR-122. LIGHTHOUSE
AT
FORT
MORGAN
. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. November 5, 1864. Large
full front page illustration shows the remains of the lighthouse at
Fort
Morgan
at
Mobile
Harbor
following the bombardment by Union Admiral Farragut. During the siege, over
1000 shells exploded within the fort compelling Confederate forces to surrender
the grounds on August 23, 1864. The lighthouse, located on the northwest corner
of the fort, was pierced in a dozen places and every pane of glass was shot out
by Union sharp-shooters. This wonderful large engraving shows every detail of
the battered light and its remains. Full issue, includes short article, some
wear to edges, a striking image. (VG-). $28.
29281. Ross, Lieutenant Worth G.
(Inspector, U.S. Life Saving Service). Saving
Life Along Our Coasts. Collier’s Illustrated Weekly. December 14,
1901. Lengthy article with wonderful full page illustrations details the quality
of men employed by the Life Saving Service, their work and difficulties
encountered performing their duties. Includes wonderful full two page 15” x
21” illustration by Walter Appleton Clark of a stricken sailor riding
the breeches buoy as life-savers pull him to shore. Additional full page
illustration details a crew delivering supplies to an offshore lighthouse. A
great article from a rare perspective, great account. Full issue with great
articles including watching President Theodore Roosevelt. (VG+). $84.
 
29101. (print) Life
Saving Rescue 1889 by Casey Holtzinger. Wonderful large 10” x 13”
3-color print depicts life-savers as they launch their surfboat to a vessel in
distress just off the beach. Wonderful detail includes the horse-drawn surfboat
carriage and the crewmen in life vests as they work to launch through the
breakers. Casey Holtzinger’s paintings and prints are well known around the
world, and can be seen in numerous museums and galleries nation wide. His
painstakingly detailed work reveals the character of the subjects he has studied
and drawn for a lifetime. In recent times, Casey Holtzinger (now age 75) has
become one of the areas best known, and most sought after maritime artists. Many
of his works are on display at the Hampton Roads Naval Museum at the Norfolk
Naval Station. Highly regarded by the U.S. Navy for his insight into marine
subjects, he has painted several U.S. Naval Ships upon their commissioning.
Currently, his paintings grace Navy vessels and shore installations worldwide.
(M). $48.
9243i. THE
UNITED STATES LIGHT HOUSE SERVICE – Its History, Growth and Methods.
Part
I.
Scientific American Supplement. November 25, 1916. Superb four page article
describes in some detail the history and particularly the operations of the
Service. Part I includes history, organization and duties, jurisdiction,
lighthouses, lighting apparatus and illumination, characteristics of lights, and
more. Illustrated with fourteen detailed photos and illustrations including
Cape
Hatteras
light, Ambrose Channel LV No. 87, Cape Henry fog signal,
Minot
’s Ledge Light, and more. Also includes a fine full front page photo of the
ice-incrusted light at
Racine Harbor
, Michigan in the winter. Full issue, clean, crisp. (VG+). $78.
27486. Merriman’s
Improved Water-Proof Dress and Life Preserver. Scientific American. January
14, 1871. Rare issue provides great detail of the new Merriman patent rubber
life-saving suit. The Merriman rubber life-saving suit was an innovation of the
time. The inventor, Clark S. Merriman, in a bid to help sea-rescue, designed
this life preserving suit, which was made from India rubber and was inflatable.
This suit had been tested by Captain Boyton of the New Jersey Life Saving
Service, when he was dropped over the side of a steamer into the
Irish sea
, in a gale. Soon suits were issued to some other stations as warranted,
including the Surfside station on
Nantucket
. They did see some use including at the well known wreck of the Metropolis near
the Poyners Hill station in
North Carolina
in 1878. There, after a number of unsuccessful attempts to get a shot line
aboard the stricken vessel, Keeper Chappell then donned the Merriman life-saving
dress and made two valiant attempts to carry a line out to the vessel. Great
half page article with illustration includes a good description of the garment
with testimonial of its usefulness. Full issue with numerous informative
articles of the day. (VG). $85.
 
HC-1,2. (museum prints) Fowey
Rocks Iron Pile Lighthouse, Florida. Views from 1875. Wonderful large
display prints measure 26” wide by 37 ½” high and are professionally
mounted on board for display. Prints are made from the original U. S. Light
House Board drawings for the new Fowey Rocks Lighthouse that was completed in
1878. Fowey Rocks Light is located seven miles southeast of Cape Florida on Key
Biscayne. The loss of the H.M.S. Fowey in the area was widely known and the
treacherous reef just north of the wreck had been christened Fowey Rocks in
honor of the vessel. In 1878 the Fowey Rocks Lighthouse had been placed atop the
reef to prevent similar tragedies. The lighthouse was completed in 1878,
replacing the Cape Florida Lighthouse. The prints were made a few years ago to
grace an office wall and would be perfect for a museum display or your den of
office. Views are vertical section through the lighthouse tower, and exterior
elevation view. Prints are clean save a few very light areas of foxing. (VG).
$85 each or $150 pair.
5456w. A VISIT TO A
LIGHT-HOUSE. Harper’s Weekly. January 15, 1876. 2pp. Exquisite hand
colored double-page, 14”x21”, multiple engravings offering a glimpse
of the various duties of a light-keeper and the labor and diligence required to
keep the great structure in order, with accompanying article (centers around an
offshore light in
Great Britain
). This is definitely one for display. Very nice condition, only light age
toning and soiling to margins. (VG) $74. Reduced $56.
23318. THE BUOY STATION, QUARANTINE LANDING, STATEN
ISLAND and THE SANDY HOOK LIGHTSHIP
Harper's Weekly. September 27, 1872. Fine close, detailed half-page woodcut
engravings drawn by F. S. Cozzens detail the U.S. Light House Establishment buoy
dock on Staten Island with quantities of buoys lined up on the dock, and with a
lightship and tender moored behind. A second half page engraving beautifully
details the Sandy Hook Light Vessel on station, tossing in the sea with a yacht
crossing its bow. Nice detail showing both masts with day recognition signals
and deck structures. Full issue with accompanying article describes the use of
lightships and buoys and the work of the service. Wonderful piece. Unusually
clean, crisp, beautiful for display. (VG+). $66 net.
23318d. THE BUOY STATION, QUARANTINE LANDING,
STATEN ISLAND
and THE
SANDY
HOOK LIGHTSHIP Harper's Weekly. September 27, 1879. Fine close,
detailed half-page woodcut engravings drawn by F. S. Cozzens detail the U.S.
Light House Establishment buoy dock on Staten Island with quantities of buoys
lined up on the dock, and with a lightship and tender moored behind. A second
half page engraving beautifully details the Sandy Hook Light Vessel on station,
tossing in the sea with a yacht crossing its bow. Nice detail showing both masts
with day recognition signals and deck structures. Includes copy of accompanying
article describing the use of lightships and buoys and the work of the
Lighthouse service. Wonderful piece. Unusually clean, light toning, great for
display. (VG). $38 net.
4577e. THE
WRECK OF THE ‘PLINY’ AT
DEAL
BEACH
, NEW
JERSEY
, SATURDAY, MAY 13th.” Harper’s Weekly.
May 27, 1882
. 1p. Fine full hand colored full page illustration of man with child in the
breeches buoy, being hauled ashore. Breeches buoy with occupants are extremely
close, showing great detail of the apparatus. Behind can be seen through the
spray the foundering vessel with sailors at the rail, ropes and spars dangle
everywhere. Includes original article on reverse detailing rescue and some of
the equipment used. Close, large image, beautifully colored, perfect for
framing. A ‘must’ for the Life-Saving enthusiast. (VG). $46.
2745.
Crofton, M. THE UNITED STATES LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE Part
I. Once A Week [Newspaper]. April 12, 1892. Part I of a multi-part
article describes the work and equipment of the Lighthouse Service in great
detail. Part I focuses on the administration and particularly the facilities at
the Staten Island Depot. Lengthy 2/3 page article includes rare descriptions
include the buildings there, the library where books are sorted to be sent to
the keepers in wooden library boxes, and quite a bit on the various types of
buoys stored and refitted at the depot. Full issue includes numerous articles
and advertisements of the day – great reading. (VG). $44.
2718.
Crofton, M. THE UNITED STATES LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE Part
II. Once A Week [Newspaper]. April 19, 1892. Part II of a multi-part
article describes the work and equipment of the Lighthouse Service in great
detail. Part II focuses on the lightships, with a good description on life
aboard the South Shoal Lightship, accounts of the life of a lighthouse keeper,
and more. Full issue includes numerous articles and advertisements of the day
– great reading. (VG). $44.
6594b.
THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE.
Harper’s Weekly. December 22, 1900. c.1890’s. 2p. Excellent article
describes the present state of the Lighthouse Service, with improvements in
progress and proposed. Photo illustrations include a rare view of the
‘Lighthouse Station’ (LH Depot) at Tompkinsville, Whale Rock Light, Trinity
Shoal Light-Ship, York Spit Lighthouse and others. Full issue, clean, crisp,
excellent condition. (F-). $68 net.
4565p. PERILS
OF THE COAST - THE UNITED STATES LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. Harper’s
Weekly. April 16, 1881. Full issue. Wonderful, bright, b/w double page (14” x
21”) engraving of the Lifesavers in action rowing to the wreck, firing a line
to the wreck and patrolling the beach. With half page article describing the
work of the Service, this is a striking item for display. Clean though some
toning and edge staining, slight openings at fold where sewn. A distinctive
piece, would mat well for framing. (G+). $18.
4565m. PERILS
OF THE COAST - THE UNITED STATES LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. Harper’s
Weekly. April 16, 1881. 3 p. Wonderful, bright, b/w double page (14” x 21”)
engraving of the Lifesavers in action rowing to the wreck, firing a line to the
wreck and patrolling the beach. With half page article describing the work of
the Service, this is a striking item for display. Quite clean, crisp, intact,
fold has been tape reinforced. Distinctive and one of the nicest for framing.
(VG-). $58.
27482.
LIFE-SAVING AT
ROCKAWAY
BEACH
. Harper's Weekly. September 2, 1882. Full page multiple engravings detail surf
rescue equipment and techniques in use at
Rockaway
Beach
. Detailed article included describes the beach patrol and life-saving efforts
of the fledgling beach rescue service. Beautiful for framing. 2p. Disbound.
Clean, bright, fine for framing. (VG+) $22.
4574v. THE
LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. Harper’s Weekly.
March 27, 1886
. 1pp. Three WONDERFUL b/w woodcut illustrations of the life saving stations. at
Kenosha
, Wisc. And at Fletchers Neck,
Maine
and a rare detailed half-page illustration showing the station interior.
Extremely clear, detailed, probably as nice as I have ever seen. Excellent for
framing. Includes half-page article describing the Service. (VG+) $54
25371. A
LIGHTSHIP ADRIFT by Walter Wood.
The Illustrated London News. November 7, 1903. Full issue. Lengthy two page
fictional tale of British seamen who plot to set a North Sea lightship adrift in
order to win the salvage rights and pay for towing her into port. Clean, full
issue with many period articles on various subjects. (VG). $42.
Framed
prints
Just in, perfect for gifts
are these fine professionally double matted and framed period engravings of lighthouse heroine Ida
Lewis, Life-Saving Service rescues, Cape Hatteras Lightship No. 72 and more. All ready to open
the package and hang on
your wall. All engravings are original period pieces in VG+ or better
condition.
BR-74. THE
PROPOSED NEW DIAMOND SHOAL LIGHTHOUSE OFF CAPE HATTERAS. Scientific
American. June 11, 1904. Full front page article with illustration of the proposed
new offshore Diamond Shoal lighthouse off Cape Hatteras. Includes complete
descriptive article. Framed to 17 ½” x 22” , double matted in shades
of green and buff. Quite attractive. (F-). $142.
BR-71. SCENES
IN THE LIFE OF A WRECKER. Harper’s Weekly. February 21, 1874.
Wonderful large 10” x 14” full page illustration depicts the life and work
of a wrecker in a large central illustration and 10 vignettes. Includes firing
the rocket and mortar to effect a rescue, landing the crew, the underwriters at
work, welcoming the crew at the hut, laying in stores, salvaging timber, divers
at work, and more. Framed to 16” x 20” , double matted in shades of
green. Superb image. (F-). $148.
25180. UP IN
FIRE
ISLAND
LIGHT. The Illustrated Christian Weekly. January 9, 1875. Lengthy
full page article including three large detailed engravings, describe the
workings of the lighthouse at
Fire Island
. As the writer accompanied the keeper up the stairway and into the lantern
room, he describes the equipment and the operation of the light, as well as the
overall lighthouse system along the coast. Includes three detailed engravings of
the lighthouse and keeper’s house, the lantern room and lens, and of a local
lightship. Clean save a few spots of foxing, full issue. (VG). $48.
4576c. THE
WRECK OF THE “METIS” – THROWN UP ON THE BEACH. Harper’s
Weekly. September 21, 1872. 1p. Beautiful large, full page multi (4)
illustration of the wreck off
Watch Hill
,
RI
. With survivors “thrown” upon the beach and with lifeboats rescuing others.
In the background can be seen the lighthouse at Watch Hill and hotels on the
shore. Three additional beautifully detailed illustrations include a view of the
steamship Metis underway, the schooner Nettie Cushing, and lifeboats from Watch
Hill picking up survivors. Bright with wonderful detail makes this a good choice
for framing. (VG). $22.
6112b. SKETCHES
OF THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES
. Harper’s Weekly.
January 21, 1888
. 1p. Beautiful full page multiple engravings of 10 life-saving scenes including
Dragging the Life-Boat, The Gun Cart, Launching, Signaling to a Vessel, Firing a
Line and five others. Also includes portion of an article on the subject by
Gustav Kobbe. Clean, crisp, fine for framing. (VG+). $32 net.
25181. OUR
COAST GUARDIANS. The Illustrated Christian Weekly. November 3, 1888.
Full page illustration depicts the Life Saving Service crew firing the rocket
apparatus to a wrecked vessel as they set up the breeches buoy apparatus. Good
detail of equipment, with short article. Full issue. Clean save a few spots of
foxing. (VG). $38.
V-02. [print] Large 14” x 20” b/w print taken from original lithograph
of Minot’s Ledge Light House c.1903. Taken
from the original illustration by artist William P. Bodwell, the original of
this exquisite poster was issued by a teacher's journal in October 1903. The
text gives basic facts about this historic lighthouse, designed by the U.S. Army
Corps of Engineers, that was completed Sept. 16, 1860, replacing the earlier
lighthouse that came down in a storm in 1851. As this lighthouse is still in
existence, but closed to the public, appreciators of its historical importance
can have a rare glimpse of the interior as of 100 years ago, with resident
lighthouse keeper, by the following illustrations: First Structure on Minot's
Ledge (sitting on delicate framework); Minots Ledge Lighthouse - Low Tide; Trial
Foundations - Cohasset (where the lighthouse was set up, showing cottages on
shore and lighthouse in distance); Keepers' Cottages Gov't. Island; A Convenient
Stairway ( the keeper greets a visitor who's climbing the stairs); Looking
Homeward - The Little Ones (the uniformed keeper scans the shore with a
telescope, lifeboat nearby); The Entrance - Looking Out (view of area just
inside the entrance); Night Duty - The Watchroom (the keeper reads a paper by
the cast iron heater, and view of some machinery with wheel); Lighting Up
(keeper adjusts the lamp mechanism); On the Parapet - The Fog-Bell (view of bell
on walkway, keeper standing by looking at sailboats in the distance); The
Storeroom - The Well (a view of a small room with tiny open window and a round
trap door in the floor); Kitchen and Dining Room (view of wooden sink and cast
iron range stove; The Captain's Sleeping Room; A Summer Visitor (woman in turn
of the century clothing sitting in a chair, which is being lowered by a rope or
chain); Sectional View (cross section view showing number of floors, stair
turns, lamp mechanism, number of feet between levels). At lower right corner it
says "Illustrated by Wm. P. Bodwell. Minot's Light. 1896." with
facsimile of his signature. Bodwell (1852-1940) painted maritime subjects over
the years. This superb rendition provides possibly the only views of the
interior of this noted beacon and is perfect for framing. Printed on a
beautiful buff woven stock, this would look wonderful framed for a display or
wall decoration. (M). $15.95 each.
720L,m,n. BEACONS ALONG THE SOUTHERN
COAST.
Harper’s Weekly.
January 16, 1892
. 1p. Beautiful, sharp, full page b/w multiple engravings of 10 lighthouse and
light-ship scenes from North and
South Carolina
. Light Stations include Cape Fear, Cape Romain, Fort Sumter, Savannah River,
Danfuskie, Castle Pickney buoy depot, Frying-Pan Light-Vessel,
Georgetown
,
Fort
Ripley
and
Morris
Island
. Superb for framing, one of the nicer for display. 11” x 14”. Quite clean,
bright. (VG+). $44.
6112m. SKETCHES OF THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE OF THE
UNITED STATES – THE LIFE-SAVERS OF
AMERICA
AND
ENGLAND
. Harper’s Weekly.
January 21, 1888
. 4p. Beautiful full page multiple engravings of 10 life-saving scenes including
Dragging the Life-Boat, The Gun Cart, Launching, Signaling to a Vessel, Firing a
Line and five others. Also includes additional 3 page article with additional
engravings on the subject by Gustav Kobbe. Includes difficult rescues across the
country by the Life Saving Service, crews, equipment and more. Unusually clean,
crisp, fine for framing. (VG+). $66 net.
5308d. LIGHT-SHIP MOORED TO MARK THE WRECK OF
OREGON
. Harper’s Weekly. April 24, 1886. 1p. Very nice, superb detailed 4½” x 6½”
woodcut illustration showing the Wreck of Oregon Light Vessel No. 20. Close view
shows great detail of the day marks, rigging and deck equipment. Clean, nice
view. 5” x 7”. (VG+). $28
5284b. “NEWS FOR THE LIGHT-SHIP” - A PASSING
STEAMER DELIVERING PAPERS TO A LIGHT-SHIP. Harper’s Weekly. October
12, 1867. 7” x 9½”. 1 p. Beautiful half-page woodcut engraving showing men
on a side-wheeled steamer throwing a bundle of papers to the men on the Five
Fathom Bank L.V. in heavy seas. Clean, crisp, quite detailed and fine for
framing. 7 ½” x 9 ½”. (VG+). $28.
V-01. [print]
Large 17 ½” x 21 ½” b/w print taken from original lithograph of Minot’s
Ledge Light House, Massachusetts Bay near Cohasset c.1860. Taken from
the original, this superb rendition is perfect for framing. Detailed views
include full elevation and sectional view of entire light tower, with sectional
plan views through various elevations. Legend includes numerous statistics on
the tower construction and dimensions. Printed on a beautiful buff woven stock,
this would look wonderful framed for a display or wall decoration. (M).
$15.95 each.
21403c. [Massachusetts Humane Society] THE
LIFE-SAVING SERVICE ON THE MASSACHUSETTS COAST – THE NIGHT ALARM: RUNNING OUT
THE LIFEBOAT. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. February 16,
1889. This is certainly one of the best views that I have yet found and one of
only a few depicting the men and equipment o f the Massachusetts Humane Society.
I will let the image speak for itself, save to note that the engraved sign above
the boathouse door reads "Massachusetts Humane Society" as does the
bow of their surfboat. Extremely difficult to find and would be superb matted
and framed. Clean, crisp, with one light original fold. A perfect companion to
the December 8, 1888 issue THE LATE DISASTROUS STORM ON THE MASSACHUSETTS COAST
– SCENES AND INCIDENTS . (VG+). $144 net.
21376. [Coast Guardsman
cover] Every Week
Magazine. December 31, 1917. Full issue. Special full color cover shows an early
Coastguardsman at see peering through his telescope, presumably at some distant
vessel. Wonderful close view shows great detail of officer in his yellow slicker
and his early uniform cap, and of the telescope itself which is rarely pictured.
Cover accompanies an article by H. Addington Bruce entitled What Makes Men
Brave. Superb image for illustration or for decoration. Full issue, a bit soiled
and frayed about the edges but otherwise clean, flat and intact. (VG-). $38.
9331b. DESTRUCTION OF THE IRON LIGHTHOUSE, ON
MINOT
’S LEDGE,
BOSTON
HARBOR
. Gleason’s Pictorial Drawing Room Companion.
July 12, 1851
. Superb half-page engraving of the 1850 iron lighthouse tower on
Minot
’s Ledge as it topples over in the great gale. Included is a brief account of
the great storm and the destruction of the iron lighthouse. In this interesting
article, the author tells of Keeper Bennett who survived the gale by being off
the light at the time, and who the next morning discovered, strewn about on the
beach, fragments of the light tower. Killed in the storm were Keepers Joseph
Wilson and Joseph Antonio, who maintained their post to the end. Most
interesting is the authors description of the remains left after the storm. A
most interesting early view of this tower and one of the very few done at the
time. (VG). $68.
6272d. SAVED FROM THE WRECK. Harper’s
Weekly [Supplement] December 23, 1871. 2p. Beautiful, large double page
engravings of surfman removing victims from breeches buoy. Large engraving
details the life-saver aiding the unconscious victim with child after just
arriving on the beach in the buoy. Includes short article on reverse. Slight
wear to fold but does not affect illustration. (VG-). $34.
23179. THE ELECTRIC-LIGHT, ST. CATHERINE’S POINT,
ISLE OF WIGHT. Harper’s Bazar. February 9, 1889. Superb full 2 page
15" x 21" engraving details seven views of the lighthouse apparatus in
use at the lighthouse. Large detailed views include: Automatic Rotating Dioptric
Lantern consisting of sixteen panels of vertical lenses, including rotating
apparatus; the light viewed from below showing divergent rays; Electric lamp
fitted with fluted carbons; Engine room containing three 36-horsepower compound
engines; Appearance of light ten miles out at sea; Light-house and officer’s
residences seen from the cliff; Fog-horn apparatus consisting of four cylinders
containing air at high pressure; and more. With original fold, fine for framing.
(VG). $48.
6235. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS OF ELECTRICITY AS AN
INDUSTRIAL ART by Schuyler S. Wheeler. Harper’s Weekly Supplement.
c.1900. Two page detailed article discusses the new science of electricity and
its various applications in lighthouses as well as domestic uses. Includes large
engraving showing its light shining out, labeled "The Largest Light in the
World". Clean, crisp, disbound. (VG). $9.
2355. HUMANE AND NOBLE WORK OF THE LIFE-SAVING CREWS.
Leslie’s Weekly. August 10, 1905. 1p. Beautiful full page multiple photo views
of life-saving crews demonstrating their equipment. Rare views scarcely seen
before include surfmen faking the shot line and then a second view ready for
shooting. Also includes rare side view of a beach apparatus cart while unreeling
the hawser, working at the drill pole, and more. Quite nice for framing. Clean,
bright. (VG). $48.
22576a,b. THE TRINITY SHOALS LIGHTHOUSE.
Scientific American. December 18, 1875. Full issue. Beautiful large 7"
illustration shows the tall iron screw pile lighthouse in fine detail. Includes
article describing briefly the details of placing the screw piles and
construction of the tower. An interesting illustration and account, with a good
detail. (VG+). $48.
720k. BEACONS ALONG THE SOUTHERN COAST.
Harper’s Weekly. January 16, 1892. 2p. Beautiful, sharp, full page b/w
multiple engravings of 10 lighthouse and light-ship scenes from North and South
Carolina. Light Stations include Cape Fear, Cape Romain, Fort Sumter, Savannah
River, Danfuskie, Castle Pickney buoy depot, Frying-Pan Light-Vessel,
Georgetown, Fort Ripley and Morris Island. Superb for framing, one of the nicer
for display. Quite clean, bright. Full issue. (VG+). $58 net.
23281. COAST AND LIGHTHOUSE ILLUMINATION IN FRANCE.
Scientific American Supplement. Part I June 16, 1896, Part II June 20, 1896. Two
full issues. Over three full pages describes illumination apparatus and fuels
used on lightships and buoys, characteristics of rotation and flashing and the
means to accomplish these, light orders, fuels and more. Article goes into some
detail regarding operation of such lights, use of gas for fuel, lens types and
sizes, etc. With six large illustrations of various types of lightships and
buoys, their lanterns or lamps and focal planes. good detail. (VG). $78 net.
23280a,b. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN MARINE LIGHTING –
PARTS I, II, III. Scientific American Supplement. June 7, 1919, June
21, 1919, July 19, 1919. Three full issues. Lengthy continuing article discusses
the present state of equipment used for unattended lighthouses and lightships,
buoys, etc. Includes discussions of optics, illuminants, revolving apparatus,
sound signaling and more. Well illustrated with photos and diagrams. (VG). $128
net.
6562d,e. THE BEACH PATROL. Harper’s
Weekly. January 6, 1894. Wonderful large 10" x 14" full page
illustration depicts two surfmen, having just met on beach patrol, returning to
their stations. The patrolman’s dress is clearly depicted with the letters
"...GANSET...LSS" on his sweater. The Coston signal is clearly visible
slung over his shoulder. Excellent b/w view for framing. The obverse contains an
article by Gustav Kobbe entitled The Life-Saving Patrol, touching on the lonely
but heroic lot of the life-savers. Full issue, clean, intact. (VG). $64.
23231a,b. A NINETY MILLION CANDLE POWER ELECTRIC
BEACON. Scientific American. January 29, 1898. Excellent full page
article details the new bivalve lens being tested at the Staten Island
Lighthouse Depot for adoption by the Lighthouse Service. Included detailed
descriptions of the construction and use, as well as the new nine thousand
candle power electric arc lamp for use within the lens. Also includes three
large detailed photo views of the lamp and lens. Good piece. Full issue. (VG).
$49.
2299a,b. [Fort Morgan Lighthouse, Alabama]
FARRAGUT OFF MOBILE. Harper’s Weekly. September 24, 1864. Vintage Civil War
article describes the recent battle and surrender of Fort Morgan and pictures
its effects on the lighthouse and fort there. Two large detailed engravings
picture the embattled masonry lighthouse battered by the bombardment. Two
separate views show the tower, its sides penetrated by shells but still standing
wit lantern intact. A third cover vire shows the rebel torpedo boat with the
lighthouse standing in the background. Nice large 4" x 10" and 4"
x 5" views, clean and crisp. Full issue, complete, light wear. (VG). $58.
6111f. LIFE-BOAT MAN. Every Saturday: An
Illustrated Journal of Choice Reading. February 26, 1870. Beautiful
hand-colored, full page 10" x 12" woodcut engraving of British surfman
on the beach with heaving line, preparing to throw. Wonderful close detailed
view of surfman, exceptional for display. Clean, bright. (VG+). $38.
2287a,b. MISS. IDA LEWIS OF LIME ROCK LIGHTHOUSE.
Frank Leslie’s Illustrated. February 2, 1867. Beautiful large quarter page
(5"w x 7"h), portrait view of Ida Lewis posing with one oar from her
boat used for so many rescues. Within is an additional part page article about
the "Newport ‘Grace Darling’ detailing her many rescues as Keeper of
the Lime Rock Lighthouse. Full issue, complete, moderate wear and light soiling.
(VG-). $58.
9243d. THE UNITED STATES LIGHT HOUSE SERVICE
– Its History, Growth and Methods. Part I. Scientific
American Supplement. November 25, 1916. Superb four page article
describes in some detail the history and particularly the operations
of the Service. Part I includes history, organization and duties,
jurisdiction, lighthouses, lighting apparatus and illumination,
characteristics of lights, and more. Illustrated with fourteen
detailed photos and illustrations including a full front page photo
of the ice-incrusted light at Racine Harbor, Michigan, Cape Hatteras
light, Ambrose Channel LV No. 87, Cape Henry fog signal, Minot’s
Ledge Light, and more. First time I have had this important article.
Full issue, clean, crisp. (VG+). $58.
9257d. THE UNITED STATES LIGHT HOUSE SERVICE
– Its History, Growth and Methods. Part II. Scientific
American Supplement. December 2, 1916. Two page conclusion of superb
article describes in some detail the history and particularly the
operations of the Service. Part II includes fog signal apparatus,
submarine signals, buoys, light vessels, and more. First time I have
had this important article. Full issue, clean, crisp. (VG+).
$46.
21216. A LIGHTHOUSE OF REINFORCED CONCRETE AT
NIKOLAJEFF. Scientific American Supplement. September 2, 1905. Full
issue. Large article describes new construction methods using reinforced
concrete. Includes small sectional and elevation views and brief description of
the new Russian lighthouse constructed to mark the canal that connects the port
of Nicolaief with the Black Sea. The lighthouse, of a modern concrete design,
rises to 132 feet above the base. (VG). $18.
21217. A LIGHTHOUSE OF REINFORCED
CONCRETE.
Scientific American Supplement. October 14, 1905. Full issue. Half-page article
described in some detail the new Russian lighthouse constructed to mark the
canal that connects the port of Nicolaief with the Black Sea. The lighthouse, of
a modern concrete design, rises to 132 feet above the base. Includes illustrated
views of the tower and base with views of the interior framework. (VG). $18.
20280. SCENES IN BRIDGEPORT, STRATFORD, AND MILFORD.
Appleton’s Picturesque America. c.1873. Beautiful, large full-page 8" x
10" multiple engravings show scenes from the area in fine detail. Included
is a wonderful early view of the first Stratford Point Light with its octagonal
wooden tower, skeleton bell tower and 1 ½ story keeper’s dwelling [See page 9
of Claflin, James W., Lighthouses And Life Saving Along The Connecticut And
Rhode Island Coast.]. Additional scenes include Bridgeport Harbor, Black Rock,
Mill River and more. Clean, b/w, bright and crisp, near fine save uniform light
browning to margins from age. Would be wonderful matted and framed. (VG+). $46
net.
21134b. LAUNCHING OF THE
LIFE-BOAT.
Harper’s Weekly. April 19, 1902. Wonderful full page b/w artist’s rendition
shows surfmen of the Life-Saving Service working to push their surfboat carriage
across the soft sand of Cape Cod’s outer beach toward a wreck in the
background. Illustration was published to commemorate the Life-Saving Service
Monomoy disaster off Cape Cod, Massachusetts just a few weeks prior, where all
but one of the boat’s crew was lost in an attempt to save others in distress.
The caption notes that "…over forty thousand dollars had already been
raised for the families of the brave men, which shows the appreciation the
people have for the brave men…." (VG+). $58 net.
6111e. LIFE-BOAT MAN. Every Saturday: An
Illustrated Journal of Choice Reading. February 26, 1870. Beautiful full page
10" x 12" woodcut engraving of British surfman on the beach with
heaving line, preparing to throw. Wonderful close detailed view of surfman,
exceptional for display. (VG). $46.
[engravings]. c.1840-1880. Clear, detailed, early engravings
depicting various lighthouses around the world. These early
renditions show quite nicely the details of the light, many of
earlier lights before the advent of photography. Engravings are
clear, clean and are quite attractive matted and framed.
7258b. THE UNITED STATES
LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. Scientific American Supplement. February
6, 1892. Beautiful full front page woodcut engraving depicts six
scenes including the breeches buoy rescue, hauling the surfboat,
firing a Coston light to warn a ship off, hauling the Francis
metallic life-car to a wreck and two others. Wonderful detail.
Includes large 2-page article. Full issue, clean, crisp. (VG). $38.
8317. Stewart, Charles. A
LIFE-SAVING STATION. The Youth’s Companion. November 22,
1888. Earlier in the year the author had the opportunity to spend a
few days at the Pamet River Life-Saving Station on Cape Cod. In this
half-page article the author tells of the quarters and the routine
there, and of some of the equipment used by the Service. Quite
interesting with a nice illustration of breeches buoy and life-car
rescue. Full issue. (VG). $32.
8481. [4 woodcut engravings]
HIGHLAND LIGHT, TRURO, MASS., RACE POINT LIGHT, WINDMILL NEAR
HIGHLAND LIGHT, TRURO BEACH. Approx. 4" x 5" each. From
Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing Room Companion. c.1970’s. Beautiful,
clear hand colored, detailed engraving with wonderful early details
of Highland (Cape Cod) Light Station and Race Point Light Station,
along with two additional Cape Cod Truro views. In addition to the
tower and dwelling, engraving includes surrounding buildings with
cattle grazing, tourists and more. Beautiful views of the early
towers on these sites, a colorful item for framing. Scarce early
engraving, one of the cleanest I’ve had. (VG). $42.
720e. BEACONS ALONG THE
SOUTHERN COAST. Harper’s Weekly. January 16, 1892. 2p.
Beautiful, sharp, full page hand colored multiple engravings of 10
lighthouse and light-ship scenes from North and South Carolina.
Light Stations include Cape Fear, Cape Romain, Fort Sumter, Savannah
River, Danfuskie, Castle Pickney buoy depot, Frying-Pan
Light-Vessel, Georgetown, Fort Ripley and Morris Island. Superb for
framing, one of the nicer for display. Quite clean, bright. (VG).
$44.
9311. Claudy, C. H., HOW THE LIGHT WAS
TURNED. The Youth’s Companion. February 27, 1908. Full page
tale of the assistant keeper Cob’s Point Light, a fictitious East
Coast screw-pile lighthouse who must tend the light alone while the
keeper goes ashore for supplies. Unusually warm weather of late had
brought ice floes down the river, soon packing against the tower
legs and shaking the lantern violently. Soon as lamps went out and
their chimneys began to break, the rotating mechanism failed as
well. Read how Keeper Alec performed his duty, and kept the lens
turning day and night until the ice finally abated. Full issue with
nice illustration, and with numerous articles of the day. (VG).
$32.
9314. SUMMER LIFE AT NANTUCKET. Frank
Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. September 13, 1879. Full two pages,
with six large detailed engravings detail the life and work on the
island of Nantucket. Wonderful engravings include Sancota [Sankaty]
Head Lighthouse… off Siasconset, View of Nantucket [Brant Point
Lighthouse] from the Bell Beacon, Oldest House, Soldier’s Monument,
Cleaning Up, and a large full-page illustration of Driving the
Blackfish Ashore. A wonderful set of engravings, particularly nice
for framing. Full issue with nice illustration, and with numerous
articles of the day. (VG-). $48.
9310. Tolman, Albert W., WITH ONE OAR.
The Youth’s Companion. June 24, 1909. Full page tale of the second
assistant keeper at a fictitious East Coast lighthouse who attempts
to make his way back in a dory during a severe storm. Barak
Peterson, Second Assistant keeper at the "sparkplug-style" light,
rowed the ill First Assistant ashore to medical attention and was
returning as a storm blew up. Then, as the rollers increased and the
wind picked up one oar snapped! Read how Keeper Peterson made his
way to the light and finally landed, earning the respect of the
other keepers. Full issue with nice illustration, and with numerous
articles of the day. (VG). $26.
9282b,c. FLOATING BEACONS [LIGHTSHIPS]
AND
LUMINOUS BUOYS. Scientific American Supplement. October 22,
1893. Superb 3 page article details the current state of lightship
development, particularly in Great Britain and discusses the
equipment, operation and life on board these important vessels. Also
includes information on new gas operated lit buoys that have
replaced some lightship stations. Includes 7 large detailed
engravings of lantern and lookout apparatus, changing crews and the
new buoys. Quite an interesting article. (VG). $36.
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".
Massachusetts residents must add 6.25% sales tax.
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Kenrick A. Claflin & Son Nautical Antiques
1227 Pleasant Street, Worcester, MA 01602
Phone (508) 792-6627
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James W. Claflin . 05/17/2013
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