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27387. [mounted photograph] Young Coast Guardsman c.1920’s. Photo by Marden Photographer, Portsmouth, NH. Original portrait photograph, of young Coast Guardsman in uniform posing for the photographer. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the handsome young man in his new 7-button short collar tunic and b ell-top hat. Clearly visible on the hat is “U. S. Coast Guard” on the tally. The image measures 5” x 7” in original oval mat. Rare for the clarity and the nice crisp early uniform view. Unusually close and clear, one of the better images we have had in some time. A perfect piece for framing. (VG+). $68.
10292. (photo) Cleveland West Pierhead Lighthouse, Lake Erie c. 1931. Clear, close 6 ½” x 8 ½” press photo shows great detail of the light tower and keeper’s house perched on the concrete caisson. The Cleveland Harbor West Pierhead lighthouse sits at the west end of the breakwater leading to the Port of Cleveland. Constructed in 1911, the lighthouse was automated in 1965 and still flashes its beacon to alert ships every five seconds. Great early detail. Dated July 31, 1931. With credit line or description on back. (VG+) $56.
10268. (photo) Montauk Point Lighthouse c.1930-1940. Montauk, the oldest lighthouse in New York State, was authorized by the Second Congress, under President George Washington in 1792. Construction began on June 7, 1796 and was completed on November 5, 1796. This historic landmark has been part of Long Island's land and seascape for over 200 years and still serves as an active aid to navigation. Clear, close image shows great detail of the tower fog signal buildings, etc. taken from the beach below. 7” x 9”. One corner fold. (VG). $24.
Noted author and photographer Bruce Roberts photos. 8" x 10" Signed by the photographer. Include Ponce Inlet LH, Pensacola LH, Jupiter Inlet LH, St. Augustine LH. $34 each. Ask for others available.
22163. [painting] Oil on board. Coast Guard Rescue off Chatham Bars, Massachusetts, by A. Hauser in 1992-3. Late in February 1952, a northeaster swept New England with bitter cold, snow and gale force winds. East of Chatham 70-knot winds and 60-foot seas battered merchant vessels as the tankers SS Fort Mercer and SS Pendleton met the full force of the storm. They both broke in two on the morning of February 19th with 84 half-frozen men marooned on the battered hulks. The story of how these men were rescued is retold even today. In the days following the ordeal, twenty-one Coast Guardsmen would be decorated. The men who ventured into 60-foot seas in the little 36-foot CG36500 motor lifeboat to rescue the tanker crews showed what heroism really is. How this all came about, and the story of life at Cape Cod small boat stations in the 1950’s, is a tale well worth reading and a tribute to Coast Guardsmen everywhere. Probably inspired by this rescue, this large painting is quite striking with its dark gray sky against expanse of deep blues and greens of the ocean. In the background can be seen the artist’s vision of a sailing vessel fighting the seas while the Coast Guard motor lifeboat fights its way through the towering seas. This will make a fine addition to your wall. Signed "A. Hauser 93". On back labeled "Coast Guard coming in from rescue Chatham Bars Cape Cod. A. Hauser 1992". Mr. Hauser is a local Cape Cod artist of some note and during his Coast Guard Career may have served on the Lightship Nantucket as well. Painting 18" x 24", frame 23" x 29". (F). $188 net.
2757.
[mounted photograph] Young Coast Guardsman c.1920’s.
Original portrait photograph, of young Coast Guardsman in uniform posing with
another gentleman. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the handsome young
man in his new 7-button short collar tunic and b ell-top hat. Clearly visible on
the hat is “U. S. Coast Guard” on the tally. The image measures 4” x 5 ¾”
on a 6 ¾” x 10 ¾” original mat. Mat marked in pencil “Newell”.
Rare both for the presence of a family member and the nice crisp early uniform
view. Unusually close and clear, one of the better images we have had in some
time. A little edge wear, a perfect piece for framing. (VG+). $54.
27356. (early framed photograph) U. S. Life Saving Crew Breeches Buoy Drill c.1860-1870 (New Jersey?) . Very early close albumen photograph image of life-savers posing at the breeches buoy as they drill. This image is from the period before uniforms were required and as such is extremely rare, giving us a look at their early dress and equipment. Behind the men is clearly visible the A-frame and block-tackle, as a man hangs from the hawser in the breeches buoy. Photo is from a New Jersey estate and is likely from of an early New Jersey crew. The image measures 5 ½” x 8 ½” in original 11” x 13 ½” wood frame with wood backing. Image is unusually clean and clear, but has faded some over time. Frame has original finish, needs to be cleaned up some. We find very few images from this time period and rarely are they this large. (VG-). $335.
23296. World War II Coast Guard serviceman’s commemorative photograph. Beautiful large 11” x 14” framed photographic print commemorates Coast Guardsman’s service in the Armed Forces. Beautiful framed background commemorative mat pictures battle scenes surrounding a 4” x 6” b/w portrait photograph of the young Coast Guardsman. This lovely framed photograph probably hung in his mothers parlor throughout the war to remind her of her son in the service. Complete as mounted on hardboard. c.1940. (VG). $48.
26322b.
(cabinet photo) Gray’s Harbor Lighthouse and Fog
Signal Building, Westport, Wash. c.1899. Rare, early view shows a
close image of the light tower and steam fog signal building. Good view includes
the two large fog signal trumpets protruding from the side of the building,
and more. Image is close, clear on mount measuring 4 ¼ ” x 5 ¼”. Clean,
clear, light soiling and reminants of very light stain. A very nice important
early image. (VG+). $158 net.
27233. (mounted photo) Massachusetts Humane Society, “Point Shirley Surf Boat”, Winthrop, Mass c.1900. Early mounted photo by Harry W. Brown of Winthrop Beach shows what may be Massachusetts Humane Society members participating in a parade pulling a crude float lettered “Point Shirley Surf Boat” and “life boat service and crew”. Some men are dressed in so-westers while others are in various costumes. 4 ½” x 8” image on 9” x 11” mount is clean and clear, a nice image. Residents’ summer dress and American Flags are flying leaning me to believe this may be a 4th of July celebration. Light wear to mount edges only. (VG+). $128.
27183. (lot 5 mounted photos) North Scituate, United States Life Savings Service Station and Crew c.1905. Lot of five, very rare, original c.1905 mounted photographs of the North Scituate, Massachusetts United States Life Savings Service Station and members of the crew as they drill. Each of these wonderful, outdoor photograph measure approx. 3 1/8” x 2” and are mounted on their original, matching card mounts (overall size is of each card mount measures 5" x 4"). The images are unidentified but the words "North Scituate" can be read on the surfboat seen in four of the photos. Views include a wonderful image of the seven crewmen transporting their boat across the beach to the water, two images of the boat being launched into the surf, one image of the boat in open water just off shore. Fifth image is of the Bibb Type #2 station and adjacent boathouse. These rare photograph are in excellent condition overall, possibly just a bit light, a hint of soiling on one or two mounts. A very rare and very attractive coordinated set of members of the United States Life Saving Service "in action" and a great addition to any US Life Saving Service Collection. (VG+). $425. Original
New England Steamship Photographs by N. L. Stebbins c.1900.
N.
L. Stebbins was a These
original albumen prints are by Stebbins and are blindstamped “N.L. Stebbins
Photo, 27294. Steamship
South Shore, Nantasket beach Steamship Company. #17073, blind stamped
N. L. Stebbins, Boston, Mass. $325.
27295. Steamship
Cape Cod, Bay Line, ran between Boston and Provincetown. #11509,
blind stamped N. L. Stebbins, Boston, Mass. $325
27293. Steamship
Bay State #5510, blind stamped N. L. Stebbins, Boston, Mass. $295 27231. [stereoview] Life Saving Station at Erie, Pennsylvania. (c.1877). By Weber Bros., Erie, Pa. Extremely rare view of the beautiful 1875-Type station as the surfmen pose with their beach apparatus cart. Excellent detail of the ornate structure and surrounding area. Note the surfman watching the lake from the roof lookout. View is remarkably clear, moderate soiling and some wear to edges. It is extremely difficult to find such views of these early stations and this view is certainly one of the better scenes. (VG). $124 net.
27129.
(stereoview) U. S. Life Saving Station, Cleveland, Ohio
c.1870s. Rare early view of the 1875-Type life saving station on the
west side of the entrance to Cleveland Harbor. Taken by Sweeny Photographer,
this rare view is close and clear. Identified on rear as “U. S. Life Boat
House”, the view shows the station with ships and marine businesses in the
background. A superb image, this stereoview is in good to very good condition
with only light wear and light soiling and/or foxing, one light spot. Very good
detail and very good 3d effect when viewed with a stereoscope! (VG-). $144.
2764. [cabinet photograph] c.1900.
Original portrait photograph, Life-Saving Service Crew,
Quoddy Head, Maine. c.1890-1910. This rare posed portrait photograph
shows the handsome crew of young surfman proudly posing with the keeper and a
woman on the station boat ramp. The woman is holding a rolling pin in the photo
may be the keeper’s wife, or the station cook. The photo itself measures
6.5" by 4.5" and has been matted to a completed size of 8 X 10 inches.
A plate of glass has been placed over the mat and it has been bound to the
backing with binding tape. There is an original notation "Quoddy Head
Crew" in the lower right corner of the photo. A rare view both for the
location and the presence of a possible family member, and that it is labeled so
we know the location. This station was built "near West Quoddy Head
Light" in 1873 and until 1 June 1883, it was carried in the records as West
Quoddy Head station. This is unusually close and clear, one of the better
images we have had in some time. Little or no wear, a perfect piece for framing.
(VG+). $365.
2783.
(photo) Card mounted photograph U.S. Life Saving
Service station in Quonochontaug, Charlestown, Rhode Island, by J. Peyton
Cameron of Westerly, circa 1900s to 1910s. Fine clear view shows a
small boat and two boys at the edge of a salt pond in the foreground with the
Life Saving Serving station and buildings visible at on the opposite side. A
surfman in white uniform can be seen standing by the side door, with the drill
pole and out-building visible beside the station. Photo is nicely trimmed and
mounted on a period mat. Image measures 3 ¼” x 4 ¼” on 5” x 6” mat.
This image was found with a collection of photographs made by J. Peyton Cameron,
a semi professional photographer from Westerly, Rhode Island. Fine, clear image,
rare view of this desirable location. (VG+). $78.
2762. [paperweight] Heavy glass
rectangular paperweight featuring an early c.1900 photograph of Hyannis
Harbor Lighthouse, South Hyannis,
6729f. CDV [Carte De Visite format] Ida Lewis, Famous Lighthouse Heroine. c.1869. Popular during the Civil War when images of heroes and loved ones were widely collected, a CDV consists of an albumen photograph mounted on a 2 ½" x 4" card. Bueutiful, clean, clear image of this rescuer posed "in costume as in the Rescue of March 20th, 1869". By Manchester Bros., Providence, RI. These images are quite rare and collectible, particularly of lighthouse personalities. Clean, crisp. (VG+). $226 net.
2653. (photo) U.S. Life Saving Station, Harbor Beach, Michigan c.1907. Clear view shows crew posed beside their equipment next to the station. Unusual is the two-horse hitch to pull the apparatus. View measure 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper. Light wear, postmarked. (VG-). $24
10194, 10195. (photo) U.S. Lighthouse Service repairing radio direction finding equipment. “getting ready for season’s traffic”. April 11, 1932. Clear, close 8” x 10” newspaper photos show USLHS employee working on RDF equipment. (VG+) $26 each.
10104. (copy photo) U.S. Lighthouse Service, Tompkinsville Depot, Staten Island c.1900. 8” x 10”. Great digital copy photograph, clear image from original photo, shows the pier at the Lighthouse Depot with stores stockpiled for the lightships moored alongside. Labeled “Loading lightships with stores, Tompkinsville”. Shipped flat. $18.
5507g.
(stereoview)
544b.
(stereoview) Boston Light Station, Little Brewster
Island, Boston Harbor. c.1880’s. Good early original stereoview,
probably by G. W. Tirrell 2nd provides a clear, close view of
1097. (photo) Rock Harbor Lighthouse, Michigan c.1982. Original b/w press photo featuring Rock Harbor Lighthouse in remote Isle Royale National Park, Michigan. The view shows a group of visitors examining the abandoned light tower and keeper’s house. The station has since been stabilized and somewhat restored. This photo originates from the archives of Chicago Sun-Times and Chicago Daily News and includes newspaper caption on the back. 8” x 10”. (VG+). $28.
10155. (film strip) The Story of Lighthouses, Lightships and Lifeboats. Ladybird Film Strips. From book of similar name by Olwen Reed. Traces the development of lighthouse and life boat services in Great Britain. Clear images from paintings based on Olwen Reed’s book. In original metal can container. (VG+) $18.
28220. (negatives / photographs) Coast Guard Keeper Ralph Banks and Family, Marshall Point Lighthouse, Maine. December 20, 1957. To help mariners entering Port Clyde's harbor or passing to the west into Muscongus Bay, Congress appropriated $4000 for a light station at Marshall Point in March 1831, replaced in 1857 with the present 31-foot brick and granite light tower. Coast Guardsman Ralph Banks was assigned with his family to this station as keeper from 1952 to 1963. These close clear photographs were taken in 1957, showing Banks and his family at the station. Lot consists of five large format 4” x 5” negatives with five contact prints, showing Banks and his family at the station. Views include the family posing around the Christmas tree, on the lighthouse walkway, in front of the light station sign, the station flag tower, and in the station jeep. Rare images of Coast Guard keeper and family. (F-). $145.
28222. (photo) SS Oliver Olson Aground Coquille River, Oregon Nov. 3, 1953. Original 8” x 10” b/w photograph provides an unusually close, clear view of the vessel hard aground. The Oliver Olson, a 307-foot-long, 2,235-ton steamship built in 1918, was headed to Bandon to load lumber in November 1953 when it was caught in a cross current and went hard aground on the rocks at the entrance to the South Jetty, damaging its propeller and rudder. Eventually she was declared a total loss and it was decided to strip the ship’s salvageable parts, cut down the empty hull level with the existing jetty, fill the cavity with quarry rock and, thus, extend the jetty by 300 feet. Her remains can still be seen today at low tide about halfway between the small signal building and the westernmost tip of the jetty. Great view. (VG+). $44. EARLY MOTION PICTURES:
27457. [CD 56 short films
1891-1918] EARLY MOTION PICTURES Vol. I. Inventor
Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) was a prolific inventor. His work changed
our lives forever and one of his more enjoyable inventions was his
apparatus for filming and showing motion pictures. He produced the first
motion pictures intended for public viewing, most of which were of famous
personalities, news events, disasters, people at work and new modes of
travel. On this interesting DVD are 56 of the few hundred motion pictures
known to exist prior to 1918, when the Edison Compant ceased production.
Of special interest to us are: RETURN OF THE LIFEBOAT, which shows
the Life Saving Service surfboat coming through the breakers. The stout
craft is bounced about like a cork as they bring the boat ashore. Filmed
in September 1897 at
27138a. (mounted photo) Light House at Old Crow Nest, West Point, Hudson River, New York. c.1900. Taken from the Hudson River looking down river, the attractive Victorian octagonal wood light tower and large pyramidal bell tower stand on the rocky point jutting into the river. Established in 1853, the original light was a thirty-two foot high post light which was replaced by a wooden hexagonal tower in 1872. The keeper lived elsewhere as there was not a keepers house at this station. A fog signal tower was added in 1888. Large 6 ½” x 8 ¾” image on 10” x 12” mount provides a striking view. Very nice condition, clean, bright, perfect for framing. (VG+) $88. (shown) 27138b. (mounted photo) Light House at Old Crow Nest, West Point, Hudson River, New York. c.1900. Taken from the Hudson River on the opposite side, the attractive Victorian octagonal wood light tower stands on the rocky point jutting into the river. The fog bell tower is not visible in this view. Large 6 ½” x 8 ¾” image on 10” x 12” mount provides a striking view. Very nice condition, clean, bright, perfect for framing. (VG+) $74.
27248.
(photo) Descending the Lighthouse Stairs. c.1978
Fine 6” x 9” press photograph shows an attendant or visitor descending the
lighthouse stairway. Clear, fine view for framing. Includes press credits and
newspaper view on the back. (VG). $48. 27251.
(photo) U. S. Coast Guard 36-foot Motor Lifeboat
c.1950’s. Very nice close view of a 36-foot motor lifeboat
and crew “looking for pirates”, so it says in the margin. Clean and clear
image, good detail. 3 ¼” x 4 ½”. (VG+). $16.
27112. (photo) Fire
Island Lighthouse, Long Island, NY c.1950. Official U. S. Coast Guard
b/w 8” x 10” photo includes detailed description on obverse. Close clear
view shows the tall First-order light tower and keeper’s dwelling located on
the south shore of Long Island. Clear, close image. (VG). $38. 2787.
(hand colored photograph) Portland Head Lighthouse,
J-53. [water color] Original
w/c painting Great Round Shoal Light Vessel No. 86 [1913] Superb
original water color shows the Great Round Shoals Light Vessel No. 86 at
anchor on station off Nantucket, Massachusetts. Nice depiction of this early
coal fired vessel, with great detail of the vessel and its equipment as she
rolls in the choppy seas. Painting measures 13” x 26” and is
professionally matted and framed to 18" x 31". Painting is signed
in lower left corner "I. N. Cory 12-17-1913." Condition is
excellent, perfect you museum or collector. $875 net
2759. (photo) Boston Harbor Narrows ["Bug"] Lighthouse and Nix's Mate c.1920. 3 1/4" x 5 1/2". Just slightly distant, still rare view of this early lighthouse. (VG). $28. 274159. (photos) Boston Harbor Narrows ["Bug"] Lighthouse and Nix's Mate, etc. c.1892-1910. Lot of five 4" x 5" original amateur photos. First is Boston Harbor Narrows ["Bug"] Lighthouse as a tug approaches. Nix’s Mate is visible at the right margin. Additional views include cranes and gin poles, a granite bridge appears under construction, possibly over the Neponset River; magnificent photograph of the Ocean View House, location unknown; Small bay panorama, probably also Quincy; Norfolk Downs, Quincy, Mass., the old Indian lands in North Quincy that was so designated and laid out for house lots in 1892. Parts of the sign on the near building can be read: "-ORFOLK DOWNS – House Lots". Nice Boston area lot. (VG). $36.
2769. (photo) Close, clear photo of U.
S. Life Saving Station, Tillamook Bay, Barview, Oregon c.1916. Close
clear real photo image shows the rare Petersons Point-style station, the only
surviving example of this style station. Close view of the front of the station
house and detached boathouse. Clear, close b/w images on postcard paper. 3 ½”
x 5 ½”, postmarked 1916. (VG+). $44.
J-44. (painting) Old Scituate Lighthouse c.1911.
Original oil on canvas painting provides a wonderful depiction of the old
4115b.
[stereoview] Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse, Cohasset,
Mass. (c.1875). By J. H. Williams, Scituate, Mass. Rare view shows a
clear, fairly close image of the tall granite lighthouse tower perched on the
rocky ledge at low tide. Good detail, little wear or soiling. (VG). $36.
27184. (cabinet view) Provincetown Harbor and Railroad Wharf, Mass. c.1890. by Nickerson & Smith, Provincetown, Mass. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view on yellow mount provides an early view of the railroad wharf and harbor as a the steamship Empire State steams in. Wonderful view, a bit light, moderate foxing, some soiling. (G+). $44.
27106.
(framed photograph) Portland Head Lighthouse, Portland,
Maine c.1889. Lovely early b/w photograph has been professionally
matted and framed and presents a wonderful close, clear view of the early light
station before the large 2-story keeper’s dwelling was built in 1891. Superb
close view of the dwelling, light tower and fog signal building on the rocky
point, ready to hang on your wall. (F-). $225. 2706. (portrait photo) Seaman, U. S. Coast Guard c.1942. Nice mounted view of young Coast Guardsman. 5” x 7” image in 7 ½” x 11” mount. One spot on lower edge of image, some staining on mount. (VG-). $8.
27227.
(photo) U. S. Coast Guard Cutter “Vinces” c.1930 -
1940. Photo taken by Murry & Tregurtha ship builders in Boston
after re-powering. Clean, 3-hole punched on margin. (VG). $24. 27226.
(photo) U. S. Coast Guard Cutter “AB-9” c.1930 -
1940. Photo taken by Murry & Tregurtha ship builders in Boston
after re-powering. Clean, 3-hole punched on margin. (VG). $24.
26310. (stereoview) Lighthouse at West Point, Hudson River, New York. c.1890. West Point Lighthouse was established in 1853 and discontinued in 1946. The original light was a thirty-two foot high post light which was replaced by a wooden hexagonal tower in 1872. Though there was not a keeper's house at this station, a fog signal house was added in 1888. This close view shows good detail of the unusual octagonal light tower as a visitor sits on the rocks nearby. Clean, just a hint of foxing. (VG+). $48.
537b.
[stereoview] Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine.
(c.1880’s). Rare view from the north of the tall white stone light
tower and the early 1 ½-story keeper’s dwellings, out buildings fog signal
building. Located on a rocky bluff, Portland Head Light was a focal point for
Victorian visitors. This early view shows good detail of the tower and dwelling
and is fairly close. View has only very light soiling and just one light spot of
foxing, overall a nice view. (VG-). $58.
27136.
(photo) Yerba Buena Lighthouse, San Francisco, Cal
c.1957. Official Coast Guard photo of the lighthouse lit with
floodlights. The lighthouse was built in 1874, mainly to serve passenger boats
and ferries between Oakland and San Francisco. Once the Oakland-Bay Bridge
opened in the late 1930s, the decision was made to keep the lighthouse
operational due to increased shipping traffic in the Bay. In 1957 the light
tower was lit with floodlights to make it more visible to mariners. The
lighthouse was automated in 1958. To this day, the lighthouse still retains its
original fourth-order Fresnel lens and is still an active aid to navigation.
8” x 10” b/w image provides close, clear view at night. Includes detailed
information about the light and keepers in press release on obverse. Dated
January 14, 1957. Close, clear, just a bit of wrinkling from moisture to the
back. (VG). $64.
27349.
(copy photo) Seabright Life Saving Station, New Jersey.
Clear close copy photo shows the life saving station as it is washed into the
sea. 8 ½” x 11” digital copy photo provides an unusually close view. (F-).
$24. 27352.
(copy photo) Deal Life Saving Station, New Jersey.
c.1885 Clear close copy photo shows the life saving station in its
early years. 8 ½” x 11” digital copy photo provides an unusually
close view. (F-). $24. 27353.
(copy photo) Stone Harbor Life Saving Station, New
Jersey. c.1912 Clear close copy photo shows the lifs saving station
with the crew assembled. 8 ½” x 11” digital copy photo provides an
unusually close view. (F-). $24. 27354.
(copy photo) Ocean City Life Saving Station, New
Jersey. c.1890 Clear close copy photo shows the lifs saving station
with the crew assembled. 8 ½” x 11” digital copy photo provides an
unusually close view. (F-). $24.
2710. (photograph) St Augustine Lighthouse, Florida. c.1950's. 10 ½” x 14” mounted on board. Small tack hole in top. Excellent professional clear close view with tower lantern and gallery, superb for framing. (VG). $35.
27287.
(copy photo) U. S. Life Saving Service Crew in Surfboat
Waves as flyer Glenn H. Curtiss passes around Boston Lighthouse c.1913.
Excellent large 8” x 10” matted photo shows the keeper proudly waving the
American flag while two surfmen wave their hats as they watch famed flyer Glenn
H Curtiss pass close to Boston Lighthouse. Crew was on duty should a mishap
occur to the Curtiss Flyer. Surfboat is from the Point Allerton Life-Saving
Station and is a BeeBe Motor Surfboat, one of the few views known to exist of
this rare model surfboat.
27150.
(photo) Deal Life Saving Service Station, Asbury Park,
NJ c.1890. Built in 1882, this was the first of four stations built
to this design in the country. Photo measures 2” x 3 ¼” with a hint of
foxing or staining. Photo is mounted on a period album page with a number of
other photos from another area. (VG-). $64.
27309.
(photo) Lifeboat Station Crew, Oswego Lifeboat Station,
New York c.1953. Posed official photograph shows the officers and men
of the Oswego Lifeboat Station taken in December 1953. 8” x 10”, b/w. All
officers and men are identified on an attached sheet. Light wear and ageing to
edges. Clear, close view. (VG). $36.
27235. (photo) U. S. Life-Saving Station, North Scituate, Mass. c.1910. Close, clear view of the early Bibb #2 Type station and rear boathouse. 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper. Clear, clean view. (VG+). $58. 26116. (photo) U. S. Coast Guardsman returning from the hunt c.1930. 3 ½” x 5 ½”. Clear, close view as he poses with his day’s catch. (VG). $48.
28159. (mounted photo) Nubble Lighthouse, Cape Neddick, Maine c.1890’s. Large photograph captures nicely Maine’s rocky coastline with a fine view of Nubble Lighthouse perched on the rocky point. This photo was taken before the light tower was changed from brown to white in 1902, and includes the keeper’s dwelling and skeleton fog bell tower. Image measures 4 ¾” x 6 ¾” and is mounted on original 8” x 10” gray mount. Image is clear and close, with some light foxing to margins. Rare image. (VG). $68.
28105. (photo lot) Abandoned Lightship ?. Superb lot of six b/w photographs shows great detail of an abandoned British light vessel moored high and dry on the beach. Vessel has a hull entirely of wood, with the tall central mast and large lantern still intact. Photos provide great detail of the lantern and apparatus, hull, deck, rudder and more. Vessel may be abandoned, or may be undergoing repairs, its fate is not clear. Would guess images to be c.1930-1950.Nice lot. (VG+). $144.
28160. (panoramic photo) Fort Barrancas, Florida c.1900 by McMahan. Large early 7 ½” x 32" panoramic “bird’s eye view” photo of Fort Barrancas shows great detail of the Spanish American War era fort with Pensacola Lighthouse visible in the distance. Fort Barrancas stands on a site which has been the home for harbor fortifications since 1763, when the British built a fort. The United States began constructing fortifications at Pensacola in the 1820's and Fort Barrancas was one of four fortifications constructed to defend the navy yard there. Fort Barrancas was designed with two roles. It acted as a harbor defense fort, forming a rough triangle at the entrance to the bay with Fort McRee and Fort Pickens. It also acted together with the Advance Redoubt to prevent troop movement to the navy yard from the mainland side. Fort Barrancas was involved in some of the Civil War battles around Pensacola. It was originally abandoned by Union troops, who moved to Fort Pickens. On November 22 and 23 of 1861, Union and Confederate forces engaged in an artillery duel between the harbor forts, firing 6000 shells. However, the ranges were extreme for the smoothbore weapons, and little damage was done by either side. Pensacola was abandoned by Confederate troops in May of 1862, and Fort Barrancas saw no further combat. Superb large, clear, close view would be wonderful framed. (lines of shading on my scan are not on original) (VG+). $145.
28168. (photo lot) Fort Strong Gun Batteries, Long Island, Boston Harbor c.1912-1944 by Alfred K. Schroeder, photographer. Lot of eight original b/w 11”x14” photographs taken by photographer and historian Alfred K. Schroeder show great detail of the gun batteries and crews at Boston’s Fort Strong. Alfred K. Schroeder was a world renowned photographer, working for as photographer for the Boston Ballet, and was a leading child photographer in the area, in addition to being a military historian and photographer for Edward Rowe Snow. His photographs still hang in museums at around the world. Fort Strong was originally named Long Island Military Reservation until 1899. In World War I, 1,500 soldiers were stationed at Fort Strong but by WWII, its guns were obsolete, and Fort Strong was abandoned. This lot includes 0eight 11 x 14 inch vintage photos of Fort Strong from 1912-1944. All but one are dated; one is dated 1912, four are dated 1924, one is dated 1933, and one 1944. All are on original photo paper and all are in good condition, clear and crisp. Holes punched on one side for album. Rare unusual lot. (VG+). $148. 28172. (hand colored photograph) Peaceful Evening Renforth, NB. c.1910 by F. E. Garrett. Lovely large hand colored photograph with lovely subtle colors on original period mat and frame (without glass) shows a wonderful clear view of boats peacefully sailing on the river as the sun sets in the distance. Renforth is a Canadian suburban community and former village in New Brunswick. situated on the south bank of the Kennebecasis River. The mat is signed “F. E. Garrett”, a notable artist of the time on par with Wallace Nutting, Sawyer and Davidson. Garrett came from Scotland and lived in the St. John area of New Brunswick. Like most other early 20th century hand-colored photographers, Garrett followed the lead of Wallace Nutting, Sawyer, Davidson and others, hand coloring their photographic images and selling primarily exterior landscape scenes. Most Garrett images were taken in the Provinces. They are typically characterized by bold shades of coloring, with the image mounted upon an indented matting, signed "F. E. Garrett" lower right, sometimes titled lower left, and framed within a 1/2" frame. Beautiful detail, clean and crisp, this is a fine early image and is beautifully hand colored. The image measures about 7 ¼” x 11 ½” in 15” x 19” period frame. Glass had been removed, should be re-glazed. Overall in quite excellent condition, a superb display piece. (VG+). $119.
2868b. [photograph] Pair U. S. Coast Guard Surfman c.1918-1930. Original portrait photograph, of two U. S. Coast Guard Surfman. This rare posed portrait photograph shows one of the two young surfman proudly posing in his 7-button single-breasted uniform coat. Clearly visible on his collars are the life ring with crossed oars bronze insignia, and his uniform cap with “U. S. Coast Guard” clearly visible on the band. On his arm is his First Class Petty Officer Machinist rating. Posed with him is a younger surfman, his uniform cap with “U. S. Coast Guard” clearly visible on the band, no ratings. Photo measures 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper (dated by manufacturer’s mark 1918-1930). Photo is clear, and crisp, one of the better images we have had in some time. It is exceptionally rare to see such photos of such early surfmen in any format. Overall clean, close view, 2” tear to bottom corner. (VG-). $48. 2868c [photograph] U. S. Coast Guard Surfman c.1915-1925. Original portrait photograph of a U. S. Coast Guard Surfman. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the young surfman proudly posing in his 7-button single-breasted uniform coat. Clearly visible on his collars are the life ring with crossed oars bronze insignia. Photo measures 4” x 6” and is clear and crisp, one of the better images we have had in some time. It is exceptionally rare to see such photos of such early surfmen in any format. Overall clean, close view. (VG+). $58.
2818. (photo lot) Baker’s Island Light Station, Salem, Massachusetts c.1920. Nice lot of 23 snapshots and mounted photos are of the Baker’s Island area including the light station, keeper and more. Included in the lot are two images (3 ½” x 4 ½”) of the entire light station, one taken during the day and one at night with the lights lit. A third image is a close view of the1st Assistant Keeper posing. The original lights on Baker’s Island went into service on January 3, 1798. The two towers were located on top of a two-story keeper's house, about 40 feet apart at either end of the building. In 1816, one of Baker's Island's twin lights was extinguished and the smaller one was rebuilt, with the new stone tower being three feet shorter than the original lower light. Mariners claimed this made it difficult to distinguish the light from Boston Light, a fact that was proven by an increased number of wrecks. In 1820, the two lights were restored. A new 47-foot tower was built alongside the shorter 1816 tower. Additional photos include area cottages, sailboat in the bay, pleasure yacht, and various individuals. Nice lot, all clear, clean, various formats. (VG). $168.
5109f. (cabinet view) Highland [Cape Cod} Lighthouse, North Truro, Mass. c.1890. by Nickerson, Provincetown, Mass. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view provides an unprecedented view of the tall clay “pounds” or cliffs which have now washed away. Atop the barren cliffs are the tall lighthouse tower, keeper’s dwellings, Navy wireless station, fog signal building and more. Wonderful view, clean, clear, near fine. (VG+). $148. 5109e. (cabinet view) Highland [Cape Cod} Lighthouse, North Truro, Mass. c.1890. by Nickerson & Smith, Provincetown, Mass. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view provides an unprecedented close view of the tall masonry first order light tower with two attached keeper’s dwellings. In front sits a horse and carriage with its driver, probably awaiting summer visitors viewing the station. Wonderful view, clear and close, moderate overall soiling. (VG). $128.
4446L.
[stereoview] Highland Lighthouse, 4446k.
[stereoview] Highland Lighthouse,
4446n.
[stereoview] Highland Lighthouse,
4446m.
[stereoview] Highland Lighthouse, 4446o.
[stereoview] Highland Lighthouse,
2883. [magic lantern colored glass slide set) Life-Saving – Our Life-Boat Men. c.1890-1900. Beautiful full color glass projection slide set featuring the British Lifeboat Service rescuing shipwrecked sailors by lifeboat and by breeches buoy. Eight superbly drawn hand colored slides are as follows: Title Slide, Launching the Life-boat, On the Way to the Wreck, Throwing the Life-line, The Coxswain, The Life-boat at the Wreck, To the Rescue, Saved. Slides measures 3 ¼” square and presents superb, clear images. In original labeled box, complete with printed text to accompany each slide. (VG). $78.
25217b. [magic lantern glass slide set) Life-Saving Service - Throw Out the Life Line. c.1890-1900. Beautiful full color glass projection slide set featuring the Life-Saving Service rescuing shipwrecked sailors by breeches buoy. Five superbly drawn hand colored slides depict the shipwrecked crew, and the life-savers on shore as they shoot the lint to the stricken vessel using the Lyle gun, set up the breeches buoy apparatus and then haul the crew to shore, rowing boat to rescue the crew. Slides measures 3 ¼” x 4” and presents a superb, clear images. (F). $78.
5109g.
(mounted photo)
27454. (photo album)
27471. [stereoview] Portland
Head Lighthouse,
4418k. [stereoview] Long
Point Lighthouse,
4418L. [stereoview] Long
Point Lighthouse, U. S. Life Saving Service Station, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893.
27421b. (glass slide) Capt.
Lucein Monroe Clemons, United States Life Saving Service, Marblehead, Ohio.
2731.
Tremendous lot of photographs, newspapers and memorabilia of Capt.
Lucein Monroe Clemons, United States Life Saving Service, Marblehead, Ohio.
Clemons was the first Keeper of Life Saving Station No. 9 in Marblehead Ohio in
1876. Prior to that, he and 2 of his brothers, Hubbard and Ai, received the
first 3 life-saving medals ever awarded by the United States Congress for
rescuing crew members of the Schooner Consuela that foundered off Kelleys Island
during a storm on April 30, 1875. Numbering more than 80 items from the
Life Saving Service and Coast Guard era, this is an unprecedented find. Please
inquire.
2755. [magic lantern glass slide
set) Boston Harbor Lighthouses. c.1890-1910.
Beautiful clear b/w set of three (3) glass projection slide set featuring
three Boston Harbor lighthouses. Lighthouses include Boston Narrows “Bug”
Light, Boston Light and Minot’s Ledge Light. Slides measures 3 ¼” x 4”
and presents a superb, clear images. Some original tape missing from glass
edges, but still intact, no cracks, great images. (VG). $88.
27471b. [stereoview] Portland
Head Lighthouse, 1091b. (photo) Coast Guard Weather Patrol – Preparing Balloons for Flight c.1945. Official Coast Guard photograph details the Chief Aerographer as he leans over the ship’s rail to adjust the giant weather balloons that will pilot the radio sonde transmitter to the correct heights for recording temperature and humidity. Includes official Coast Guard caption and credit line on the back. Clear close view. 8” x 10”. (VG+). $14.
26274. [cabinet photo] Port
Marblehead Life Saving Station, Ohio. (c.1870’s). By Donaldson.
Measuring 5" x 8", this early view shows the Marblehead Lifeboat
Station shortly after its establishment on June 20, 1874. Taken during the
inception of the Life Saving Service before a standard uniform had been adopted,
the crew proudly wears their own uniform shirt and sailor-type cap. It is
located in the village of Marblehead, near Lakeside, on the shore of Lake Erie
in northern Ohio. Official opening of the station was in September 1876 with
Lucien M. Clemons as the first keeper. A more modern station was built in 1921
and in a short time there were plans to enlarge the facilities still further in
order to accommodate a growing number of crewmen. One of the earliest views that
we see, this view provides a clear, close look at this early station. Clean,
clear view. Included with this view, is a copy photo of another early view,
showing the crew posing beside their early double-ended lifeboat. (VG). $325.
2616.
(photograph) U. S. Life Saving Station No. 1. c.1875.
Big Sandy, Lake Ontario, NY. (?). Extremely early photo of a Great
Lakes station, possibly the 1875-Type station at Big Sandy, NY., provides an
unprecedented view of an early station, surfboat, beach apparatus cart and the
crew as they pose for the camera. Taken during the inception of the Life Saving
Service before a standard uniform had been adopted, the crew proudly wears their
own uniform shirt and sailor-type cap. The keeper stands to their left, wearing
a Civil War type officer’s tunic and hat, holding his speaking trumpet in his
hand. On the lookout on the rooftop are additional men posing for the
photographer. One of the earliest views that we see, this view provides a clear,
close look. There is some foxing or deterioration of the emulsion but still a
wonderful image. 6 ½” x 8 ¾”. (G+). $385 net.
26268.
(photo) Hunniwells Beach Coast Guard station, Popham
beach, Maine c.1920. Excellent clear, close view shows great detail
of the expanded 1882-Type station at Hunniwells Beach. Image included the
original expanded station, later additions and additional boathouse. The image
measures 3 ½” x 5 ½” and is printed on postcard paper. Photo is
clear, and crisp, excellent contrast. Rare to see such station photos.
(VG+). $44.
26270. (photo) Life
Saving Station, Tawas Point (Ottawa Point)
26235. (photo) Life
Saving / Coast Guard Station,
26175b.
(hand colored photograph) Marshall Point Lighthouse,
Port More hand-colored images further below.
26184. (photo) Eaton's Neck Lighthouse with Keeper Arthur Jensen, LI. NY. c.1900. Large photo on original mat measures 7 ½” x 9 ¼” and provides a fine, early view of the light station at Eaton’s Neck with the keeper posing in front of the light tower. Eaton’s Neck light station was located on the east side of Huntington Bay entrance. The lighthouse was 73 feet high and displayed a fixed white Third-Order light. The original octagonal sandstone tower is shown, built on a foundation constructed was constructed in 1798 on 10 acres of land. In 1868 the station was renovated, the wooden steps replaced with iron steps and landings, walls lined with bricks, the keeper's quarters expanded and a steam fog signal installed. Today the station continues as an active Coast Guard navigational aid. This photo appears to be from an old photo album and retains the canvas hinge strip on the left edge. The image shows a light tower and keeper’s dwelling keeper Jensen and another gentleman with his dog and hillside. Written in ink on bottom is "Eaton's Neck Light, L.I." The image itself is in very good condition, edges of mat page with small chips and moisture staining to extreme edge of page, but does not affect photo at all. Page size 10 ½” x 14”. A descendent of Keeper Jensen wrote to advise that the keeper in this image was her father, Keeper Arthur Oskar Johan Jensen. Jensen was keeper at Eaton’s Neck from 1917 until 1942. Superb early view. (VG-). $185 net.
26180. (photo) Raising the ensign U. S. Coast Guard Tug Yonaguska WYT-195. U. S. Coast Guard b/w photograph shows a sailor raising the commissioning pennant and ensign on the flag mast. Clear, close 8” x 10” view. (VG+). $38. 26185. (photo) Raising the American Flag U. S. Coast Guard Tug Yonaguska WYT-195. U. S. Coast Guard b/w photograph shows a sailor raising the American Flag on the stern flag mast. Clear, close 8” x 10” view. (VG+). $22
26176.
[photograph] Life Saving Station, Isles of Shoals, New
Hampshire. c.1910-20. Original clear, close photograph of the unusual
Isles of Shoals – Type station located on Appledore Island off Rye Harbor, New
Hampshire. Photo measures 3 ¼” x 5 ½” on postcard paper by St.
Clair’s Studio. Photo is extremely close and clear. (F-). $74. Lot Photos Life-Saving Service Surfman, Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station, Narragansett, Rhode Island
26107a.
[cabinet photograph] c.1900. Original portrait photograph, of a Life-Saving
Service Surfman, Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station, Narragansett, Rhode
Island. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the stout surfman proudly
posing in his 4-button single-breasted uniform coat. Clearly visible on his
right sleeve is the life ring with crossed oar and pike and the letters “US”
“LSS”, and his uniform cap with “U. S. Life Saving Service” clearly
visible on the band. The image measures 4” x 5 ½” on a 5 ¼” x 7”
original mat. Mat stamped H. W. Rankin & Co (photographer), Newport, RI.
Photo is clear, and crisp, only a few pinpoints of foxing, one of the
better images we have had in some time. It is exceptionally rare to see
such photos of surfmen in any format. (VG+). $245 net. 26107d. [cabinet photograph] c.1900. Original portrait photograph, of a Life-Saving Service Surfman, Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station, Narragansett, Rhode Island. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the stout surfman proudly posing in his 4-button single-breasted uniform coat. Clearly visible on his left sleeve is his ranking number “6”, and his uniform cap with “U. S. Life Saving Service” clearly visible on the band. The image measures 4” x 5 ½” on a 6” x 8 ½” original mat. Mat stamped H. W. Rankin & Co (photographer), Newport, RI. Photo is clear, and crisp, one of the better images we have had in some time. It is exceptionally rare to see such photos of surfmen in any format. (VG+). $245 net.
26107b.
[cabinet photograph] c.1900. Original portrait photograph, of a Life-Saving
Service Surfman, Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station, Narragansett, Rhode
Island. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the clean-cut surfman proudly
posing in his 4-button single-breasted uniform coat. Clearly visible on his
right sleeve is the life ring with crossed oar and pike and the letters “US”
“LSS”.The image measures 4” x 5 ½” on a 6” x 8” original mat. Mat
stamped W, H, Mowrey (photographer), Newport, RI. Photo is clear, and crisp,
one of the better images we have had in some time. It is exceptionally
rare to see such photos of surfmen in any format. (VG+). $245 net. 26107c.
[cabinet photograph] c.1900. Original portrait photograph, of two Life-Saving
Service Surfman, Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station, Narragansett, Rhode
Island. This rare posed portrait photograph shows two young surfman proudly
posing, one in his 4-button single-breasted uniform coat and the other in an
8-button double breasted type coat. Clearly visible on one surfman’s left
sleeve is his ranking number “1”. The image measures 4” x 5 ½” on a
6” x 8” original mat. Mat stamped H. W. Rankin & Co (photographer),
Newport, RI. Photo is clear, and crisp, one of the better images we have had in
some time. It is exceptionally rare to see such photos of surfmen in any
format. (VG+). $245 net.
26107h.
[photograph] c.1900. Original cabinet photograph of an early two-part beach
apparatus cart at the Brenton Point Life Saving
Station, Rhode Island. This rare image shows the two-part beach
apparatus cart, nicely labeled on the side BRENTON
POINT. On the carts can be seen the beach apparatus equipment
including the breeches buoy, faking box, reels of hawser, traveler block,
tripods, and more. The image measures 3 ½” x 4 ¼” on a 4 ¼” x 5
¼” original mat. Photo is clear, and crisp, but has lost contrast over
time. Still, one of the very few images that we have found of this style of
beach apparatus cart in any format. (VG-). $165 net. 26107f.
[photograph] c.1900. Original posed photograph of three Life-Saving Service
Surfman, Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station, Narragansett, Rhode Island. This
rare posed portrait photograph shows the three surfman proudly posing on a
nearby boulder. Visible on the men are some of their sleeve and hat markings.
The image measures 3 ½” x 5 ½” and is printed on photo paper. Photo
is clear, but slightly dark, somewhat poor contrast. It is exceptionally
rare to see such photos of surfmen in any format. (VG). $115
net.
26129c.
(cabinet photo) Gray’s Harbor Lighthouse Keeper’s
Dwellings, Point Hanson, Wash. c.1898. Rare, early view shows a close
image of the Principal Keeper’s dwelling and the Assistant Keepers’
dwelling, with the tall masonry light tower in the background. Nice detail
of the two dwelling buildings, along with the privy and their large fenced,
manicured lawn in front. Image is close, clear on mount measuring 5 ¼ ” x 8
½ ”. Clean, clear, crisp, very nice important early image. (VG+). $135.
26129d.
(cabinet photo) Gray’s Harbor Life Saving Station,
Westport, Wash. c.1898. Rare, early view shows the rare Peterson’s
Point-type life saving station in 1898 just as it was being completed. Located
south of Gray’s Harbor in Westport, the station was originally called the
Peterson Point station. Included in this rare view is the two-story station,
separate boathouse, as well as the rear ell, drill pole and more. Image is
close, clear on mount measuring 5 ¼ ” x 8 ½ ”. Clean, clear, crisp, very
nice important early image. (VG+). $145. 26129a.
(cabinet photo) Pier Construction, Gray’s Harbor Life
Saving Station, Westport, Wash. c.1898. Rare, early view shows the
pile driving machinery and equipment as workers work to build a pier at the life
saving station. Rare view shows the tall pile driver working at the end of the
pies as a worker looks on. Image is close, clear on mount measuring 5 ¼ ” x 8
½ ”. Clean, clear, crisp, though somewhat light, a very nice important early
image. (VG+). $115. Lot
price all three Gray's Harbor images: $363.
29370.
(copy photo) LIFE SAVER JOSHUA JAMES WITH CREW, Hull,
Massachusetts c.1915. 8” x 10”. Superb, crystal clear image shows
renown life-saver Joshua James posing with his crew in front of their surfboat.
Keeper Joshua James, from the
28148. (photo) Damiscove Island Life-Saving Station, Maine. 2 ¼” x 3 ¼” b/w. (VG+). $22. 28265. (photo) U.S. Coast Guard Warrant Officer displaying his catch. c.1925. 2 ¾” x 4 ½”. (G+). $16.
1062. (photo) Cape Elizabeth East Lighthouse c.1973. by George A. Tice. Striking original b/w photo was used to illustrate “Seacoast Maine People and Places” (Doubleday and Company, March 9, 1973. page 93). Taken in 1973, it provides a wonderful view of the east light tower and keeper’s house. Measures 6” x 9”. Clear, close view. (VG+). $26.
1011. (negative set) Sea Girt Lighthouse, New Jersey, Naval Pier, etc. c.1920. Set of clear close negatives include a fine view that captures nicely details of the light station at Sea Girt, New Jersey. Additional views include rare view of a Navy pier stocked with cannon and anchors, etc. Other views include government buildings, family, etc. 18 views. Rare, large negatives measure 1 ¾” x 2 ¾”, most are clear and close. Would provide a great clear prints. (VG+). $36.
1009. (photo) Fort Point Lighthouse, Stockton Springs, Maine c.1920. Fort Point Light Station was established in 1836 in Stockton Springs, at the west side of the mouth of the Penobscot River, to aid vessels bound for Bangor. The present 31-foot high, square brick lighthouse was built in 1857. A new wood-frame two-story keeper's house, attached to the tower, was built the same year. This attractive early image was printed as a Christmas greeting, possibly by the keeper at the time. The lower section of the card was long ago cut off so we don’t know who sent this greeting. Nice period photo measures 2” x 2 ¾” on 4 ¼” x 4 ½” stock. (VG-). $16.
1036. (photo) Montauk Point Lighthouse c.1930-1940. Montauk, the oldest lighthouse in New York State, was authorized by the Second Congress, under President George Washington in 1792. Construction began on June 7, 1796 and was completed on November 5, 1796. This historic landmark has been part of Long Island's land and seascape for over 200 years and still serves as an active aid to navigation. Clear, close image shows great detail of the tower and particularly the fog signal building, etc. 2 ¾” x 4 ½”. (VG). $22.
29358. (photo) U.S. Coast Guard Unloading Surfboat, Station #24, Nahant, Mass c.1920. Clear, close view measures 4” x 4 ½”. (VG+). $34.
27385.
(photo) U. S. Army C.S.
(cableship) Restorer. USAT c.1944. Large portrait type photo of the
U. S. Army Cableship Restorer in 1944, obtained from the Chief Radio Operator on
board during that period. Superb clear, close view from the starboard bow
measures 11” x 14” and is in period frame with crude mat. The Cableship
Restorer (1902-1951) was forst operated by the Commercial Pacific Cable Company.
She was built in 1902, the same year that the underwater telegraph cable had
been laid from the new cable station at Bamfield, British Columbia, across the
Pacific Ocean to Australia and New Zealand. During WWII, the Alaska
Communications System (ACS), operated by the United States Army Signal Corps,
has had a long list of cable ships maintaining the Alaska cable. Commander on
the first trip into northern waters during the war was Capt. W. T. Gagnon. The
Restorer left Victoria on Oct. 7, 1941, and returned on Dec. 7 - Pearl Harbor
Day. On Dec. 8, 1941, the Restorer was ordered to Seattle to be prepared for
wartime service and northern climes. SSgt Kenrick A Claflin, Chief Radio
Operator, was on board during the 1943-1945 period. Great image of rarely seen
vessel. (VG). $125. 1042.
Grover, David. Cableship Restorer in Alaska –
Recollections and Interpretations. Parts I and II of II. The Sea
Chest – Journal of The Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society. September and
December, 2004. The Cableship Restorer (1902-1951) was first operated by the
Commercial Pacific Cable Company. She was built in 1902, the same year that the
underwater telegraph cable had been laid from the new cable station at
1016. (cabinet view) Marquette Harbor Light, Marquette, Michigan c.1900 by Bailey. Large 5 ½” x 8 ½” cabinet view provides a good though distant view of the tall brick masonry fourth order light tower with attached keeper’s dwelling, as well as the steam fog signal buildings, standing on Lighthouse Point. In 1865, $13,000 was appropriated for this light tower and dwelling to replace the previous light, and construction began almost immediately on the area of highest elevation on Lighthouse Point. The new 1½-story dwelling featured an integrated square tower 38' 9" inches in height with a circular inner brick wall containing a set of cast-iron spiral stairs which wound from the first floor to the lantern. With a landing on the second floor, these stairs also served as the only method of moving between the floors within the dwelling. Centered on the square gallery atop the tower, a decagonal cast-iron lantern was installed, and a new fixed white fourth order lens. lens with a 190° arc of visibility was assembled atop its' cast-iron pedestal. By virtue of its location at the highest point on the island, the new light boasted a focal plane of 70 feet above the lake, and was visible for a distance of 16 miles in clear weather. Clear view, light soiling, moderate foxing to mount and just a bit of the sky in image. (VG-). $64.
29404
(mounted photo) Softball Team Posing at
29354. (glass slide) U. S. Coast Guard CG-441. CG-440 and CG 441 were built in 1937 and shipped to Fort Lauderdale to intercept smugglers. Built for speed by Robert Cruse, they each cost $25,000 and were powered by four rebuilt aircraft engines, capable of pushing the craft two 37 mph. Clear close view provides great detail of these little known craft. 3 ¼” x 4”. (VG+). $32.
1053.
(lot 3 RPPC) USLSS/USCG Gilbert’s Bar House of
Refuge, Hutchinson Island, Stuart, Florida c.1970. The Gilbert’s
Bar House of Refuge was originally one of ten houses commissioned by the
U.S. Lifesaving Service, designated as havens for shipwrecked sailors and
travelers along the sparsely populated Atlantic coastline of
27331a. (cabinet photo) Worcester, Massachusetts Fire Department Firefighter c.1880. Superb clear, close portrait photograph of young mustachioed firefighter of the Worcester Fire Department. Taken by Critcherson Photographer, 326 Main Street, Worcester, Mass. Photo is clean and clear, a fine early view. (VG+). $54 27331b. (cabinet photo) Worcester, Massachusetts Fire Department Firefighter c.1880. Superb clear, close portrait photograph of a mature mustachioed firefighter of the Worcester Fire Department. Taken by Davis Photographer, Main & Park Streets, Worcester, Mass. Photo is clean and clear, a fine early view. (F-). $64 Other similar firefighter view available for Waltham.
2738d. (photo) Motor Lifeboat, Coos Bay, Oregon c.1910. Clear view measures 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper, dating from 1907-1914 based on stamp box. Light soiling to back, few small stains, not postmarked. (VG). $32. 2738b. (photo) Surfboat Underway, Coos Bay, Oregon c.1910. Clear view measures 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper, dating from 1904-1918 based on stamp box. Light soiling to back, few small stains, not postmarked. (VG). $26.
29331. (slide) Ashtabula Life Saving Station, Ohio. Kodak slide taken of an early photo shows the one-of-a-kind life-saving station designed by architect George R. Tolman in 1892-93. Rare view shows the men posing on the boat-ramp beside their boats. Good detail. Some wear, soiling. (G+). $8.
29302.
(copy photo)
29316. [photo] Monhegan Lighthouse, Maine c.1900. Unusual large hand colored photograph featuring a clear, close view of the Monhegan Lighthouse, about 10 miles offshore from midcoast Maine. The 48-foot granite tower built in 1850 still stands today. It is very similar to the lighthouse on Whitehead Island, built at about the same time. A new two-story keeper's house was built in 1874. Clear, close image shows great detail of the tower and powerful second-order Fresnel lens. The photo is large 7 ½” x 9 ½”, a good, clear image. (VG). $38 net.
29315. (mounted view) Prudence Island Lighthouse, Narragansett Bay, Rhode Island c.1884. (possibly by photographer Harry Platt) Local lighthouse superintendent recommended to the fifth auditor of the Treasury that the old lighthouse on Goat Island in Newport Harbor -- unused since 1842 -- be moved to Prudence Island and put in service there. In October 1851, the specifications were prepared and by the end of October, contractor Horace Vaughn had moved the pieces of the tower to Prudence Island. Vaughn completed the reassembly of the tower in its new location by the end of November. A new cast-iron deck and cast-iron "birdcage-style" lantern were installed atop the tower, along with lighting apparatus consisting of multiple oil lamps and parabolic reflectors. A six-room keeper's dwelling was constructed about 200 feet west of the lighthouse, with an elevated walkway that can still be seen in this view leading from the house to the tower. The new light went into service for the first time on January 17, 1852. . Early view shows a clear, fairly close early view of the tall light tower on the point as visitors view passing vessels. Rare scene measures 4” x 6 ¼”. Clean, clear. . Dated on back Sept. 6, 1885. (VG). $94.
8426b,c,d.
[glass slide] Some Operations of the Life-Saving Corps,
29297. (photo) U.S. Life Saving Service Lifeboat, Golden Gate Station, San Francisco, California c.1900. Nice early view of the crew preparing the boat on the beach. The station name “Golden Gate” can be clearly seen on the side. 3 ½” x 6” b/w, clean, clear. (VG+). $20.
2877. (mounted photo) Boston Light Station c.1896. Large 7 ½” x 9 ½” on 10” x 12” mount provides unusually close, clear view of the light station on Boston’s Little Brewster Island. View is dated 1896 and was taken by W. S. Eliott. View includes the tall light tower, attached keeper’s house, second keeper’s house and steam fog signal building, taken from the rocky shoreline. Superb view, clear and clean, one damage area on keeper’s house measuring about 1” square where mount was struck, tearing image surface, but this is not terribly distracting. Still would look wonderful framed. (G+). $144.
29235. (photo) U. S. Life Saving Station, Sabine, Texas c. 1920. Rare close photo shows the Sabine Pass Life-Saving Station, one of five such stations built in 1903. This classic Gulf-style station was built atop piles and included a large verandah around the building and a lookout tower atop the roof. Close b/w images on postcard paper. 3 ½” x 5 ½”, postmarked. (VG). $18.
2751. [cabinet photograph] c.1900. Original portrait photograph, of Life-Saving Service Surfman, Biddeford Pool, Maine by Philbrick Photography, Biddeford, Maine. c.1890-1910. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the handsome young surfman proudly posing in his 4-button single-breasted uniform coat, holding his young daughter Thelma on his lap. View is labeled on the obverse as Everet Shurling with Thelma. Clearly visible on his right sleeve is the life ring with crossed oar and pike and the letters “US” “LSS”, and his uniform cap with “U. S. Life Saving Service” clearly visible on the band. The image measures 3 ¾” x 5 ” on a 4 ¼” x 6 ½” original mat. Mat stamped “Philbrick Photography, Biddeford, Maine”. Rare both for the presence of a family member, and that it is labeled so we know the identity of this young surfman, this is unusually close and clear, one of the better images we have had in some time. Little or no wear, a perfect piece for framing. (F-). $295.
29290. (photo) Breeches Buoy and Crotch c.1900. Nice view of breeches buoy and crotch, with wreck probably off the edge of the view. 3 ½” x 4 ½”. (VG). $18. 29291a,b. (photo) U.S. Life Saving Service Station, Treasury Department Exhibit, World Exposition c.1900. Nice view of the temporary station set up for an exposition, includes boatramp, motor lifeboat on railway, with signal flags flying overhead. 3 ½” x 3 ½”. (VG). $16.
29273. (photo album) Boston Light Station by Alfred K. Schroeder c.1980’s. Lot of 99 photos from Mr. Schroeder’s collection detail Boston Light Station both from the air and on the grounds. Upon his honorable discharge from the Army after World War II, Alfred K. Schroeder worked primarily as a photographer. He won hundreds of medals, awards, and trophies for his photography of children, the islands, boats, and military history and sites. His work is on permanent display in the Royal Photographic Society of Great Britain and in museums in New York and Paris. He was a member of the Camera Club of Boston; the Photographers School, in Westport, Conn.; the Photographic Association of Portugal; and the Johannesburg Photographic Society. In recent years, Mr. Schroeder worked for the Boston Parks Department, researching and documenting the history of the Boston Harbor is1ands and their role in coastal defense. He worked extensively with the late Boston historian Edward Rowe Snow, and was the primary photographer for many of his books. Photos measure 3x5 and 4x6, color on Kodak paper (not digital) and include primarily Boston Lighthouse, with a few of the Graves Lighthouse, Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse, and Long Island Head Light. Good photographic overview of Boston Light and the harbor area. Included is a copy of newspaper obituary for Mr. Schroeder. (VG). $38.
8333q. [stereo view] LIGHT-HOUSE EXHIBIT, U. S. GOVERNMENT BUILDING – TRANSEPT LOOKING SOUTH. International Exhibition 1876. (c.1876). By Centennial Photographic Co. Rare stereo view of the large first-order and other lenses at the Light-House Establishment exhibit at the 1876 International Exposition. This is an extremely clean, detailed view showing most of the two lenses, Lighthouse Service ensign and other portions of the electric exhibit. Nice, quite clear, lightly soiled, bent corner. (VG). $48.
29153. (aerial photo) Chatham and Monomoy South to Nantucket by Kelsey Airviews, Chatham, Mass c.1960-1970’s. Lovely full color aerial photo Looks south from Chatham, across North and South Monomoy with Nantucket and Great Point visible in the distance. Great view includes much of Chatham Harbor, Stage Harbor and all of Monomoy. Kelsey Airviews operated out of Chatham by Richard Kelsey, a well known portrait, wedding and aerial photographer serving the Cape for 40 years! A fellow photographer once noted in an interview that Kelsey held the flying stick between his legs to get the plane tilting the way he wanted it to go. Photo measures 8” x 10” with original mat and signed “Kelsey Airviews 78-724-40c.”, mounted in metal frame. Light soiling to mat. A striking view. (VG). $78.
29171. (photo album) Harwich and Cape Cod, Mass c.1902-04. Charming period photo album measures 5 ½” by 7” wide on heavy gray paper, signature bound. Album contains 38 black and white photos, each captioned in white ink. Many are dated 1902 or 1904. Inside front cover written “Views In And Near Harwich Mass.” There are 38 photos including 29 ranging in size from 3” x 2” or 3 ½” by 1 ½” and 3 inch by 3 ½” and there are also 9 smaller 1 ¾” x 1 ¼” photos. The larger photos include Main Street, house called Hill Crest, views of Pleasant Lake, angora goats on the Brooks estate, the Baker and Ayer houses in Harwichport, the Moody house in Harwich, the high school and people some of whom are identified as Mr. Nichols, Mr. Moody, Miss Hathaway, Capt. Baker and family, Lannie and Walter Baker and J.H. Nickerson. The smaller photos include Highland Light, Pleasant Bay, Orleans Cove, S. Orleans, Wychmere, life saving Service, etc. Album and photos are in good condition, quite a nice piece. (VG+). $74.
29216a,b. (photo) U. S. Life Saving Station. Unknown location, may be a Bibb #2 or a Quonochontaug-Type station. 2 ½” x 3 ½”. Pasted on album remnant, some wear, soiling. (G+). $8.
2569. (photo) U. S. Life Saving Station. Unknown location, may be a variation of a Duluth-Type station. 2 ½” x 3 ½”. Clean, crisp. (VG). $10.
29230. (lot) U. S. Volunteer Life Saving Corps. c.1913-1920. Lot two post cards and one photo, U. S. Volunteer Life Saving Corps in New Jersey. One card is postmarked 1913, photo noted c.1920. Includes Sheepshead Bay and Montclair, NJ. (VG). $12.
29192. (photo) Brown’s Head Lighthouse, Vinalhaven, Maine 1908 view. Large 8” x 10” b/w print made in the 1950’s from a 1908 negative provides a clear, close view of the entire light station including the tower and attached keeper’s house, boathouse, fog bell building and more. Vinalhaven is a large (eight miles long) island in the middle of Penobscot Bay, about 13 miles east of Rockland, part of a group called the Fox Islands. It was the busy fishing industry and passenger-cargo shipping that led Congress to appropriate $4,000 for the establishment of Brown's Head Light at the island's northwest corner in 1832 to help guide mariners through the western entrance to the Fox Islands Thorofare. (VG). $34.
29186. (print) Cape Elizabeth East Lighthouse. Wonderful print from photo struck me for its fine detail and overall look. Probably fairly recent, it is in black and white and is a striking piece. Print is mounted on Masonite and measures 7 ½”x 9 ½”. It has a few blemishes but would be wonderful matted and framed. (VG-). $18.
29187. (negative) U.S. Coast Guard Station, Manomet Point, Mass. c.1940. Clear close negative captures nicely the 1901 Duluth-Type life-saving station. In 1928, the station surfboat was tossed end over end with the loss of Keeper William Cashman and surfmen Griswols and Stark while attempting to rescue the crew from the “Robert E. Lee”. This negative was used by the E.D. West Company of South Yarmouth to produce their postcard #44175 during that era. Large image measures 3 ¾” x 5 ½” and is clear and close. Would provide a great clear image. Includes original postcard view as well. (VG+). $24.
29143. (stereoview) Huron Island Lighthouse, Skanee, MI. Lake Superior c.1900. Built in 1877, this granite and brick Third-and-a-half Order lighthouse and keeper’s house is located on Lighthouse Island, the westernmost of the Huron Islands. Clear though a bit distant view shows good detail of the charming light tower high on the rocky bluff, connected to the 1 ½-story keeper’s house. View is clear, clean with some light edge wear. (VG). $34.
29144. (news photo) Absecon Lighthouse, Atlantic City, N. J. c.1936 by International News Photos. This unusual clear, close view shows the tall light tower with attached keeper’s dwellings and adjacent buildings. Includes news caption noting that the light tower is being offered for sale by the Government, and date on back. Unusually close view provides great detail, clear with great toning. Overall clean, crisp. (VG+). $38.
29160. (copy photo) Breeches Buoy Rescue or Transfer. Excellent clear, close view of man being transferred in breeches buoy. 8” x 10” b/w digital print. $14.
29156. (photo) Nubble Lighthouse, Cape Neddick, Maine c.1900’s. Clear photograph captures nicely Maine’s rocky coastline with a fine view of Nubble Lighthouse perched on the rocky point. This photo was taken before the light tower was changed from brown to white in 1902, and includes the keeper’s dwelling and skeleton fog bell tower. Image measures 4” x 5” and is clear and close. Rare image. (VG). $36.
29157. (photo) U.S. Life Saving Station, Rocky Point, Greenport, Long Island, New York c.1910. Clear close view shows the lonely station in great detail. This 1896 Duluth-type station still stands today as a private residence. Clear view measures 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper, dated to 1904-1915 from stamp box. (VG+). $44.
29131a,b. (photo) Marshall Point Lighthouse, Maine. Stunning close, clear image of the well known lighthouse catches the light lit, taken from the walkway leading to the shore. Photo measures 8” x 10” and is clean save some light edge wear. (VG+). $24.
29112. (photo) Grindle Point Lighthouse, Islesboro, Maine c.1950. Lovely professional photograph is signed by photographer H.E. Hammond and shows a remarkably close and clear view of the square brick light tower and connected keeper’s dwelling, now the Sailor's Memorial Museum. Islesboro is a 13-mile long, narrow island in upper Penobscot Bay. After a Congressional appropriation of $3500 in March 1848, a light station was established at Grindle Point on South Islesboro's west coast in 1851 to aid mariners entering Gilkey Harbor. The present 1874 light tower is a square 39-foot brick tower attached by a covered walkway to the 1 ½ -story keeper's house. The tower originally had a fifth-order Fresnel lens. Photo measures 7 ½” x 9 ½” and is in original black wood frame. A great view. (VG). $38.
29145. (photo lot) Cape Cod, Cape Cod Canal and Buzzards Bay c.1940’s - 1950’s. Fine lot of 27 clear 8” x 10” b/w photos by Ben Harrison Photos of Buzzards Bay shows a number of views including some aerial views of the area. Views include the U.S. Navy destroyer Johnson going under the Bourne bridge, the sportsman club, USS Little Rock light cruiser , a merchant ship in ice, possible flooding in front of houses, ships coming into port, brush fire that appears to be be coming from the bogs, Massachusetts Maritime Academy from the air, 1940's fishing from the pier; great picture of the railroad bridge; area homes, Merry Christmas from the Army Corps; windmill; a number of ships going through the canal, a great view of the Cape Cod Air Station – Military Reservation Fire Department posing with their apparatus, and a number of other scenes. Great early Cape views. (VG). $44.
Copy photos from Coast Guard / National Archives 8x10 b/w $20 each: Point
Hueneme Lt. Sta. 1893 H. Bamber view Oakland
Harbor Lt. Sta. 1918 view Cape
Flattery Lt. Sta. 1940’s Cape
Flattery Lt. Sta. 1893 H. Bamber view (2) Construction
St. George Reef Lt. Sta. St
George Reef CG St.
George Reef Lt. Sta. (2) Tillamook
Rock Lt. Sta. (2) Tillamook
Rock Lt. Sta. (from painting) (2) Tillamook
Rock Lt. Sta. w/ LJH Tender Ano
Nuevo Lt. Sta. Port
Aransas Lt. Sta. 1943 Grand
Marais Lt. Sta. 1914 Cattle
Point, Wa., Lt. Sta. S.
Farallon Lt. Sta. 1859 Cape
Flattery Lt. Sta., Punta
Gorda Lt. Sta. Piedras
Blancas Lt. Sta. Cape
Hinchinbrook Lt. Sta. 1950’s Scotch
Cap Lt. Sta., Ak Eatons
Neck Lt. Sta.,
2747.
(hand colored photograph) Portland Head Lighthouse,
Portland,
2983. (cabinet photo) Edwin F. King Jr., Keeper, Duxbury Pier Lighthouse. Large 4 ¼” x 5 ¼” cabinet view provides an unusually close, clear view of Edwin F. King Jr. and another gentleman on a side porch. On the back of the photo is written " Edwin F. King , Summer St. Plymouth." King was keeper of the Duxbury Pier Lighthouse from 1892 to 1895. View is clean and clear, some wear to mount edges and two chips but do not affect the photo. Overall a very good view. (VG). $86.
2989. (lot negatives / contact prints) Walter L. Main Circus Parade c.1900. Lot of 10 wonderful close, clear views show portions of the circus parade of the Walter L. Main Circus c.1900. Walter L. Main, had an outstanding career in the circus business during 1887-1939. His Walter Main Circus, headquartered in Geneva, Ohio, was, at a time, one of the largest traveling railroad circuses in the world. After selling his own circus in 1905 he reverted to primarily leasing his name to other showmen. That was the case in 1932, when it went to James Heron, and 1933, when Tom Gorman had it. The Walter L. Main Circus was a popular circus during the late 1800s through mid-1900s. Main's circus outfit had to perform in smaller cities during this time because of stiff competition from the larger circus companies taking dates in the bigger cities of America. Main’s circus offered such performers as Adelle Houbignant (the greatest somersaulting bare back rider of all time), Aline Dumas (France's loveliest and most intrepid queen of the lofty trapeze), Mike and Ike ( the world famous twin-midgets), Miss Naida Miller (whirlwind on the high wire), Major and Mrs. Pee Wee McLaughlin, a wolfman, clowns galore and much more. Negative views include: Ponies pulling a large circus wagon lettered "WALTER L MAIN SHOWS."; young child walking alongside parade of soldiers; uniformed members of un-named Lodge organization marching; two men on horseback, in royal attire, in front of animal cage; Woman jumping from high pole into net; soldiers / band on horseback; line of four circus elephants; early automobile; men on horseback with a flag – labeled “Turks”; and a woman in ethnic clothing riding a camel. Additional contact prints (without negatives) include: Features man in horse drawn carriage with African American children walking along side. "Buffalo Bill" handwritten on back; Native Americans on horseback; Soldiers riding caisson - handwritten on back: "Gatlin Gun”; and mules pulling stagecoach. Each negative is in a labeled envelope with notations on the outside. Large format negatives measure approximately 3 ½” x 4 ½”. Overall condition of the negatives is very good. Ten negatives, 20 contact prints (some duplication). Wonderful close, clear views. (VG). $128.
4418J.
[stereoview] Long Point Lighthouse,
2736.
(photo) “The Only Remaining Remnant of the Ill-Fated
Akron”. April 4, 1933. Wide World News Photo. 7” x 9” b/w. From
the credit line on obverse: “Photo shows left to right William Lewis and Mel
Cramer of the Coast Guard station at Atlantic City, holding a piece of the
fabric of the ill-fated dirigible Akron, the only remnant of the air-ship
found thus far, which picked up 20 miles off Beach Haven , N.J. Rare view.
(VG+). $34.
24157c. (photo) Point
Allerton Life Saving Station c.1890. Early view, clear, close.
4 ¾” x 7” on 6 ½” x 8 ½” original mat. Superb view includes
station crew and keeper posing on the front stoop with their station
horse. Point Allerton Lifesaving Station was opened on October 15th, 1889
at Hull, southeast of Boston and "west one mile of Point Allerton"
with with renown lifesaver Captain Joshua James being appointed as its
first keeper at age 62. Keeper James served until his death "in
the line of duty" on March 19th, 1902. Just a bit light, little if
any soiling or foxing. (VG). $225. 24144b. [stereoview] Light-House
at
2703. (photo) U.
S. Life Saving Station, 1882 – Type. Excellent mounted image c.1900
provides a close, clear view of the front of this 1882-Type station with the
surfboat and carriage parked on the ramp. Probably from the Mass-Long
Island-Delaware area, this provides an unusually close look. 3 ¼” x 3 ¼”.
(VG+). $119.
26233. (photo) Model U. S. Coast Guard 36-foot Motor Lifeboat. Fine close photo of a U. S. Coast Guard 36-foot motor lifeboat shows freat detail of this attractive model. Pencil notations on obverse note that “model built by a surfman at Buffalo”. 3 ½” x 4 ½”. b/w. (VG+). $10.
26322. (cabinet photo) Gray’s Harbor Lighthouse and Fog Signal Building, Westport, Wash. c.1899. Rare, early view shows a fairly close image of the light tower and steam fog signal building. Good view includes the windmill pumping water for the steam engine, the long trumpet and more. Labeled in ink on obverse “Nov. 19, 1899 1st Asst. Eng., Comp, G. C. Skinner”. Image is close, clear on mount measuring 5 ¼ ” x 6 ¼”. Clean, clear, light wear to edges and corners. A very nice important early image. (VG). $165 net. More Gray's Harbor
lighthouse and Life Saving Service images further below. 2613. [stereoview] Point Judith Light Station, Narragansett, Rhode Island by Clarke Photography. (c.1880). Extremely rare view of the 1851 brownstone tower and brick dwelling as well as the early steam fog signal building on the then barren landscape. In 1857 the new 51-foot brownstone tower and brick dwelling, connected to the tower by an enclosed walkway, were built. The lighthouse, which still stands, was an octagonal structure fitted with a fourth-order Fresnel lens from Paris. In 1899, the tower would be painted with its distinctive brown and white pattern that we are familiar with today. View is remarkably clear, with light foxing but does not detract., and light wear. It is extremely difficult to find early views and this is certainly one of the better scenes. (VG-). $88 net.
A-153. (stereoview) HIGHLAND LIGHTHOUSE, NORTH TRURO, CAPE COD. c.1880. $88.
4418i.
[stereoview] Long Point Lighthouse,
A-158.
[stereoview] Long Point Lighthouse,
28197. [glass slide] U.S. Coast Guards in Surfboat. #146. c.1920 by De Vry Circulations, Chicago, Ill. Beautiful b/w glass projection slide featuring the early Coast Guard crew drilling in their surfboat, with the station drill pole in the background. Slide measures 3 ¼” x 4” and presents a superb, clear image. (F). $68.
26127a. (photo) Landing U.S. Life Saving Service Motor Lifeboat, West Coast c.1907-1914. Clear view though a bit distant shows crew landing motor surfboat. On the bow can be seen the bronze life ring with crossed oars insignia. Clear view measures 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper dated to 1907-1914. Light wear. (VG). $22.
26127b. (photo) Women repairing flag on porch, U.S. Life Saving Station. c.1913. Clear view of four finely dressed young women apparently repairing, or posing with an American flag on the porch of un-named life-saving station. Noted on back “Life Saving Station Sept 1913. Clear view measures 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper. (VG+). $16.
28449. (copy photo) U.S. Life Saving Service Crew, Vermillion Point, Michigan c.1900 view. Excellent large, clear copy photo hand printed (not digital) from original glass plate negative shows a detailed close view of the crew posing, oars upward, on the station boat ramp. Photo is sepia and measure 8” x 10”. (F). $18.
2654b. (photo) U.S. Life Saving Station, Tillamook Bay (Barview), Oregon c.1910. Clear view shows the rare Peterson Point Type station, unique to the west coast. Today this station is a private residence, the only example of this type of station left in existence. View measure 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper. Clean, crisp. (VG+). $24 2654a. (photo) U.S. Life Saving Crew, Point Adams, Astoria, Oregon c.1912. Clear view shows crew performing the lifeboat overturn drill during the Astoria Regatta in 1912. View measure 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper. Only very light wear, postmarked. (VG). $22
28434. (stereoview) Eastern Point Lighthouse, Cape Ann, Massachusetts c.1870. Rare early view shows the earlier fog signal tower, and nearby the lighthouse tower and long walkway attached to the small keeper’s house. Early view, clear and quite clean. (VG). $34.
28439. (photograph) "New York’s Only Light-House". Original 6” x 8” b/w photo provides a close clear view of the new light-house recently built atop a new office building overlooking the Harlem River, intended for use as an aviation beacon. News photo, not dated, includes description on back. December 20, 1953. Clear, close, a few light spots. (VG). $54.
28416. (photo negative) U.S. Coast Guard Station, Manitou Island c.1934. Clear image shows the early station with the lookout tower added nearer the water. On the beach can be seen a 36-footer along with a number of other boats. Taken in 1934 by Erhardt Peters. Large format 2 ½” x 4 ½”. (F). $74.
28425. (photo) U.S. Coast Guard Station, Chatham, Massachusetts c.1949. Original 8” x 10” b/w photo provides a close clear view of the station including the early light-keeper’s quarters that had become the office and crew quarters, light tower and more. News photo, dated 1949. (VG). $44.
21498c. [cabinet photo] Life-Saving Service North Scituate, Mass. c.1894. Large, early cabinet style photograph measures 5" x 8" and provides an extremely rare view of the Keeper and crew of the North Scituate Life-Saving station performing the breeches buoy drill. Quite visible is the beach apparatus cart, faking box and Lyle gun aimed toward the drill pole in the distance. This is a striking early view and shows good detail of the equipment laid out for the drill. The photo itself is large and quite clear and crisp, with little or no foxing or soiling, possibly just a bit light. This is an exceptionally lifesaving view and would be superb matted and framed. (VG+). $88 net.
2914. (photo) Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse, Cohasset, Mass. Great full color aerial photo shows the tall masonry offshore lighthouse as large waves strike the tower. Unusually large, clear, close view 16” x 20” on Kodak paper. (VG+). $34.
28363. (photo) U.S. Coast Guard Station, Buffalo, New York c.1930’s. Good early photo showing the boatroom and marine railway with boats at the ready. Clear close, photo measures 2 ¾” x 4”. (VG). $24.
28339. (copy photo) Unloading U.S. Coast Guard Surfboats from Railroad Flatcars c.1927. The flood began when heavy rains pounded the central basin of the Mississippi in the summer of 1926. By September, the Mississippi's tributaries in Kansas and Iowa were swollen to capacity. On New Year's Day of 1927, the Cumberland River at Nashville topped levees at 56.2 feet. The Mississippi River broke out of its levee system in 145 places and flooded 27,000 square miles, with depths up to 30 feet The flood caused over $400 million in damages and killed 246 people in seven states. B/w copy photo measures 8” x 9” and shows the railroad flatcars in a submerged section near the river, used to facilitate unloading of the Coast Guard’s surfboats to be used for rescue. At least five surfboats can be seen in the background. (VG). $20.
28299. (large mounted photo) Point Loma Light Station c.1915. Large 12 ½” x 16 ½” on 16” x 20” mount provides unusually close, clear view of the early 1854 light structure. In 1851, a year after California entered the Union, and the U.S. Coastal Survey selected the heights of Point Loma, 422 feet above sea level, for the location of a navigational aid. Construction began three years later. Workers carved sandstone from the hillside for walls and salvaged floor tiles from the ruins of an old Spanish fort. A rolled tin roof, a brick tower, and an iron and brass housing for the light topped the squat, thick-walled building. By late summer 1854, this work was done. More than a year passed before the lighting apparatus -- a 5 foot, 3rd order Fresnel lens, the best available technology -- arrived from France and was installed. At dusk on November 15, 1855, the keeper climbed the winding stairs and lit the oil lamp for the first time. In clear weather its light was visible at sea for 25 miles. For the next 36 years, it welcomed sailors to San Diego harbor. The light had only a short life because the seemingly good location concealed a serious flaw: fog and low clouds often obscured the beam. On March 23, 1891, the keeper extinguished the lamp for the last time. Boarding up the lighthouse, he moved his family and belongings into a new light station at the bottom of the hill. Superb large b/w photographic view, clear and clean, on original aging mount was put together by the Union Title Insurance Company. Would look striking framed. (VG). $134.
28306. (cabinet photo) Smeaton’s Eddystone Lighthouse Tower, Plymouth, England c1890-1900. Built in 1759, this tall granite tower was the third tower to mark this dangerous spot and lasted for 120 years until cracks began to appear in the rock upon which it stood. In the 1870’s the upper 2/3 of the tapered granite tower with lantern and gallery was dismantled and transported to Plymouth Hoe, a grassy hill overlooking the town and harbor, where it was re-erected as a monument to the builder. The stump of Smeaton's tower still stands on the original rock to this day. Period cabinet view measures 4” x 5” and is clean and clear. (VG+). $54.
28247. (photo negatives) Highland Lighthouse, Cape Cod, Mass. c.1920’s. Large format 2 ¾” x 4 ½” negative provide clear, close view of the tall light tower and keeper’s house as a nicely dressed woman poses for the camera. A few lines but will print well, great early view. (VG+). $32.
28114.
[stereoview] Method of Using Breeches Buoy, U. S.
Life-Saving Service,
27396.
[stereoview] Drill of the U. S. Life-Saving
Service, Louisiana Purchase Exposition c. 1904. by Universal Photo
Art Co., C. H. Graves,
28315. (copy photo) Harvey Cedars Coast Guard Station – Fishing Club after the Great Storm of 1962, Long Beach Island, NJ. By the mid 1930’s, Six or seven large, modern homes fronted the ocean between Sussex Avenue and the Coast Guard station on Gloucester, After World War II, the Coast Guard station was decommissioned and the building was bought by the Long Beach Island Fishing Club. In March 1962 northeaster, a powerful system of two storms which stalled over the Atlantic Ocean, which would gain the reputation as "The Storm of the Century. Over a stretch of about 600 miles, the wind pushed the water ahead of it in long swells that rose 30 feet high in the open ocean. By the time these reached the shore they were traveling at freight train speed and were as high as a three story building. By the third day the high tide floated houses off their foundations, broke roads and dug new inlets across town. Friday morning was clear and sunny, except there were no dunes, little beach and few houses. When it was over what was left of Harvey Cedars looked like a war zone. This photo is of a building destroyed along the beach and I am told that this may have once been part of the Coast Guard station. The Harvey Cedars water tower can be seen in the background. Photo is b/w and measures 8 ½” x 11”. (F). $20.
2787c.
(hand colored photograph) Portland Head Lighthouse,
28293. (large photo) Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Maine c.1970. Large 11” x 14” provides unusually close, clear view of the charming Maine light station including the light tower, fog bell buildings and keeper’s house as seen from the rocky ledge below. Superb large b/w photographic view, clear and clean, as nice as I have seen – a striking print. Would look wonderful framed. (F-). $64.
28353. (matted photo) Visitors posing at Highland Lighthouse c.1905. 3 ¼” x 3 ¼” period matted photo taken as group of Victorian visitors pose for the camera on the walkway leading down the clay cliffs to the beach at Highland Lighthouse. Noted on the back “At Highland Light Sept. 10, ’05.” Clear and clean period image on gray mat. (VG-). $20.
8453b. (stereoview) Lighthouse at Nyatt Point (or Pomham Rock ?), Rhode Island c.1870’s. Distant view of the light station on the rocky point. View is clear, light wear and a bit of soiling. (VG-). $22.
28360. (stereoview) Dice Head Lighthouse, Castine, Maine. c.1870’s. Fairly close view of the light station on the rocky point. View is clear, light wear and moderate soiling but still some good detail. (VG-). $22.
28292. (photo) “Execution Rock Lighthouse – The Zitemfeld Twins in 10 Mile Swim. July 4, 1928. National News Photo. 6” x 8” b/w. From the credit line on obverse: “Photo shows the Zitemfeld twins… 14 years old, swimming from the Execution Rock Lighthouse … to City Island, a distance of 10 miles….” Nice clear, close view includes the striped light tower and a portion of the keeper’s house, the fog signal building, radio mast and more as the twins swim toward the photographer. Close, rare view, light wear. (VG). $48.
28272. (photo) Royal Sovereign Lightship. January 10, 1927. National News Photo. 6” x 8” b/w. From the credit line on obverse: “The new Royal Sovereign Lightship, 7 miles off Eastbourne, equipped with a powerful electric light, submarine oscillator, wireless, and a larger crew than the old type of lightship that was taken off duty.” Nice clear, close view of the vessel and desk equipment. Close, rare view, some wear, fading. (VG). $48.
28193. (photo) Hannah Fawcett Bennett Lifeboat, Hoylake Lifeboat Station c.1908. Hoylake Lifeboat station is one of the oldest on the coasts of Great Britain and Ireland, and was founded by the Mersey docks and Harbour Board in 1803 and taken over by the RNLI in 1894. Hoylake has always had a "carriage launched" lifeboat. At first the boat was pulled to the water by a team of horses, frames for storing the harnesses can still be seen on the wall in the current boathouse which was built in1899. Today the lifeboat and carriage are towed by a caterpillar tracked Talus tractor which has been specifically designed to launch carriage lifeboats. Since the RNLI took over the station, two silver and five bronze medals have been awarded to the crewmen of Hoylake. This clear close image is of the last Hoylake lifeboat to use oars and sails - the Hannah Fawcett Bennett. The boat was manned by fifteen lifeboat-men who, depending on weather conditions, rowed or sailed the boat. The boat was pulled down to the water on a carriage drawn by horses belonging to Jesse Baird. The horses were stabled next door to the Ship Inn in Market Street. On hearing the explosion of the maroon, the horses would make their way down to the lifeboat station even though, at times, they happened to be out working in the district. The first call for the Hannah Fawcett Bennett came in August 1908, and the vessel was withdrawn from service in March 1931. This original image on postcard paper was inscribed on the back with a detailed description of the “new” boat, noting “This Is Our Life Boat Crew Standing By The New Life Boat…". When this photo was taken, the crew was still training on the new boat and it had not seen service yet. Measuring 3 ½” x 5 ½”, photo is close and clear. (VG+). $44.
28178a,b. (copy photo) Goat Island Lighthouse, Cape Porpoise, Maine. Established in August 1833 for $6,000, Goat Island Light was established to help guide mariners into the sheltered harbor at Cape Porpoise. Fine reprint of early c.1930’s views show the complete light station taken from a daymark just offshore. Large 7” x 11” b/w images, clear and crisp. Great dor framing. (VG+). $16 each.
28171. (photo) Yaquina Head Lighthouse, Oregon c.1930's. Lovely 3 ½” x 11” b/w photograph provides a great, clear view of this historic light station on the high bluff overlooking the rocky coastline. Nicely done professional image, clear, crisp, perfect for framing. (VG+). $44.
27393. (photo) Robbins Reef lighthouse, New York c.1950. Robbins Reef lighthouse is on the West Side Main Channel in Upper New York Bay. In 1839, the first lighthouse to mark this navigational hazard was constructed: an octagonal stone tower, painted white, that stood atop a stone base. In 1883 this four-story, iron “sparkplug” tower was erected. The bottom story served as a kitchen and dining room, and was originally encircled by a partially enclosed porch. A pair of bedrooms was located on the second floor. To give the tower a distinctive marking, the top half was painted white and the bottom portion brown. The brown and white cylindrical lighthouse stands as monument to the lady who "kept the good light" for over 30 years. Her name was Kate Walker and the captains in the harbor affectionately refer to Robbin's Reef as "Kate's Light". Kate was respected by all for her courage and stamina. She could be seen rowing her children to school each day on Staten Island and is responsible for saving many a stranded boater. Unusually close, clear view measures 7 ½” x 9 ½”. (VG). $42.
2878. (lot 6 photos) U. S. Coast Guard Station, Michigan City, Indiana c.1920-30. Excellent lot of early Coast Guard views of the crew at the Michigan City, Indiana lifeboat station. Views are close and clear and show the crew drilling or posing including resuscitation drill, close order marching, fire drill with hose cart and playing stream, posing with beach apparatus cart, wreckage of collapsed flag signal mast, officers posing. Views measure 3 ¾” x 6” and are b/w. Great set. (VG+). $84.
28186a,b. (photo) Boston Light Station c.1930’s. Large 7 ½” x 10” photos provide unusually close, clear views of the light station on Boston’s Little Brewster Island. One view includes the tall light tower and large three-story keeper’s dwelling as one keeper walks up the hill toward the light tower. Second view is a close image looking up at the tower and lantern. Superb views, clear and clean, would look wonderful framed. (VG+). $22 each.
28106. (photo) Barcelona (Portland Harbor) Lighthouse, Lake Erie c.1910. In 1828 Congress appropriated five thousand dollars to construct a lighthouse at Portland Harbor on Lake Erie, which had just be designated an official port of entry. It would later have its name changed to Barcelona. A lot was purchased and the following month, a $2,700 contract for constructing the lighthouse and a keeper’s dwelling was awarded. The contract specifically called for “11 patent lamps; eleven 14” reflectors and 2 spare lamps; double tin oil butts for 500 gals. of oil; 1 lantern canister and iron trivet, etc.” Using native, rough split, fieldstone, Campbell constructed a 40-foot conical tower with a base diameter of twenty-two feet. In 1831, the lighthouse was fitted with natural gas, transported via hollowed-out wooden pipes three quarters of a mile to the Barcelona station. .” It was also stated that when viewed from Lake Erie at night, it looked as if the whole tower were “one complete, constant and unwavering blaze.” Early mounted view measures 3 ½” x 4 ½” on 5 ½” x 6 ½” card mount. Photo is clear and close, light soiling and wear, on period mount. Mount with some edge wear. Would look fine matted. (VG-). $22.
28256. (photo) Heron Neck Lighthouse, Green’s Island, Maine c.1890. Heron Neck Light Station was established in 1854 on rocky Green's Island, at the east entrance to Hurricane Sound, to help guide mariners heading for Vinalhaven's Carver's Harbor. The 30-foot brick tower was attached to the keeper's house, also constructed of brick. A fifth-order Fresnel lens displayed a fixed red light 92 feet above the sea. Early mounted view measures 3 ½” x 4 ½” on 4 ¼” x 5 ¼” card mount, and shows the station high atop the rocky cliff. . Photo is clear and close, light soiling and foxing, damage to one corner, on period mount. Mount with some edge wear. Would look good matted. (G+). $48.
28115. (photo) Richard E Byrd Fourth Antarctic Expedition 1946 – 1947. Large 8” x 10” b/w photo shows two of the many vessels for Admiral Byrd’s fourth expedition moored at Wellington, New Zealand. Included in the photo are the Navy icebreaker U. S. S. Mount Olympus (his flagship) and Coast Guard Cutter Northwind at the pier. By the late 1930's, officials of the United States government were becoming aware of the fact that interest in the Antarctic regions was gaining popular momentum among its citizenry due to the successful expeditions of Byrd. President Franklin D. Roosevelt took an active role in creating the United States Antarctic Service as he pushed for additional Antarctic expeditions. The fourth culminating expedition, Operation Highjump, was the largest Antarctic expedition to date. The total number of personnel involved was over 4,000. The armada arrived in the Ross Sea on December 31, 1946 and made aerial explorations of an area half the size of the United States, recording ten new mountain ranges. Byrd made his second flight over the South Pole before returning to the U.S. (VG). $18. 28116. (photo) U. S. Coast Guard Cutter Galatea WPC-108. Large 8” x 10” b/w photo shows crew chipping ice on the deck on this Thetis Class Patrol Boat. Labeled on back: “January 1945 U. S. S. Galatea U. S. C. G. at U.S. Naval Frontier Base Tompkinsville, Staten Island. Returned from North Atlantic Patrol.” (VG-). $12.
27466.
(photo)
2881. [magic lantern glass slide) S.S. Princess May wrecked on Sentinel Island, Alaska, on August 5, 1910. The Princess May was part of a fleet of passenger and freight haulers operated by the Canadian Pacific Railroad Company along the West Coast of North America. She was built in 1888 and measured 249 feet long. She was steaming at full speed in the early morning in heavy fog, southbound from Skagway, Alaska, when she stranded on the island’s rocky outcrop on August 5, 1910, within full view of the lighthouse on the island. The lifeboats were lowered and some 80 passengers and the 68-member were safely evacuated to the island. When the tide went out and the ship was left high and dry, as it appears in the classic picture snapped by W. H. Case. The Princess May was salvaged about a month later by Captain W. H. Logan and his salvage tug Santa Cruz, from Seattle. Logan managed to get the steamer lighted and re-floated during high tide. Slide measures 3 ¼” x 4” and presents a superb, clear image. (F). $38.
2882. (magic lantern glass slide) U. S. Lightship underway. c.1890-1910. Beautiful b/w glass projection slide features a U. S. lightship underway on a New England river. The vessel looks freshly painted and may be new. Slide manufactured in Boston. Slide measures 3 ¼” x 4” and presents a fine, clear image, much better than that shown. (F). $24.
28100a. (stereoview) Richmond Pearson Hobson “The Hero of the Merrimac” c.1898 by Strohmeyer & Wyman Publishers, New York. Richard Hobson was born in Alabama, Hobson graduated from the U. S. Naval Academy in 1889. Hobson then served at various Navy Yards and facilities, including a tour of duty as instructor at the Naval Academy. In the early days of the Spanish American War, he was with Admiral William T. Sampson in New York, and arrived off Santiago on June 1, 1898. In order to bottle up the Spanish squadron, Hobson took temporary command of collier Merrimac, which he would attempt to sink as an obstruction in the channel. The attempt was made early June 3rd under heavy Spanish fire, which disabled the steering gear of the collier. Hobson did sink the Merrimac, but was unable to place her in the shallowest part of the channel. With his intrepid crew of six, he was picked up by Admiral Cervera himself, and treated quite chivalrously for his gallant expedition. Hobson was advanced ten numbers in grade after the war for his heroics and later, in 1933 was awarded the Medal of Honor for his heroic attempt to block the channel was made a rear admiral by act of Congress. He later became a naval architect, author, and lecturer; and was elected as a Democrat to the Sixtieth and to the three succeeding Congresses (March 4, 1907-March 3, 1915). Clear, close view shows Hobson as a young man shortly after his war exploits posing on a pier with ships behind. Nice view, light wear, excellent historical Naval image. (VG+). $44.
9404. (stereoview) Stony Point Lighthouse, Hudson River, New York c.1890. In 1826, the first and oldest lighthouse on the Hudson River was constructed at historic Stony Point to mark the entrance to the Hudson Highlands. The completion of the Erie Canal the previous year, which linked New York City to America's heartland, increased traffic on the Hudson River dramatically, and the need for navigational aids was paramount. The 30-foot-tall octagonal Stony Point Lighthouse, built of blue split stone, was constructed by Thomas Phillips of New York City, at a cost of $3,350. The tower has three stories and a basement, originally used to store whale oil. In October, 1995, the lighthouse was restored, relighted, and re-opened to the public for the first time since 1925, when it was decommissioned after having served for nearly one hundred years. View is close and fairly clear, providing an unprecedented view of the early light tower. View has moderate wear, with two corners of mount broken, light foxing, emulsion worn on one side. (G). $24.
2846.
(photo) Lighthouse Lantern “Beacons of the Sea”
by M. W. Sampson. Fine early photo, possibly intended for a phot contest,
provides an unusually close, clear view of a 5th order 1870’s type iron
lighthouse lantern and lens. Photo measures 8” x 10 ½” and is mounted on
period mat. Light aging or soiling, would be striking matted and framed. (VG).
$44.
2869. (photo) Keeper Joseph Hindley with wife Charlotte, Last Civilian Keepers, Nobska Lighthouse, Falmouth, Mass. c.1973. Prominent Nobska Point was an ideal place for a lighthouse. In 1829, the year the lighthouse was established, it was reported that more than 10,000 vessels passed through the area. The Coast Guard took over the management of lighthouses in 1939, but civilian keepers remained at Nobska Point Light until November 1973. Osborne Hallett was principal keeper at Nobska Lighthouse from 1955 to 1968, and Joseph Hindley was his assistant. Hindley took over as keeper in 1968. When he retired in 1973, Hindley was believed to be the last civilian lighthouse keeper in New England. His career in the Lighthouse Service dated back to 1927, when he was an assistant at Whale Rock Light in Rhode Island. Period press photograph measures 7 ¼” x 9” and includes caption in which Keeper Hindley notes that after spending 46 years staring at the ocean “It was all pretty boring…” At the time of the photo, Keeper Hindley with his wife live in retirement in Falmoouth. Clean, clear, wire photo b/w. (VG). $110.
2868. [photograph] U. S. Coast Guard Surfman c.1915-1925. Original portrait photograph of a U. S. Coast Guard Surfman. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the young surfman proudly posing in his 7-button single-breasted uniform coat. Clearly visible on his uniform cap is “U. S. Coast Guard” on the band. Photo measures 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper (dated by manufacturer’s mark 1905-1920s). Photo is clear, and crisp, one of the better images we have had in some time. It is exceptionally rare to see such photos of such early surfmen in any format. Overall clean, close view. (VG+). $68. Lot of 60 Lighthouse Apparatus Photographs by Chance Brothers c.1873-1881
Superb lot of 60 albumen photographs of dioptic lighthouse apparatus by Chance Brothers, Birmingham c.1873-1881. Original photographs measured 7” x 11 ½” and each was mounted on separate heavy printed catalogue page. Lot appears to have been from Chance Brothers catalogue or book of some type. An unprecedented find of early, original photographs.
2809.
(stereoview) Remains of fortification,
27454.
(photo album)
25339. (photo) Fairport Harbor Lighthouse, Ohio. c.1920. 5” x 9”. The original lighthouse accompanied by a two-story keeper's dwelling was completed in 1825. The tower stood thirty feet high, capped with an octagonal-shaped iron lantern. Due to deterioration the tower and keeper's house had to be replaced. Rebuilt in 1871, the tower now stands sixty feet high and has a spiral staircase of 69 steps which leads to an observation platform. (VG). $38.
27447. (photo) Coast Guard Life Saving Crew, Lorain, Ohio. c.1918. 5” x 9”. Rare close photo shows the five crew members in full storm dress posing for the camera. Close view shows good details of the storm gear and kapok life jackets. On the back, the five men are identified by a son or daughter, who notes that this was “dad’s first year of service there”. Men are identified as “Ty Cobb, Dad, Ed Rock, Carl Williams and Abie Crank. This is an extremely scarce view of this rarely photographed turnout gear. Photo measures 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper (dated by manufacturer’s mark 1904-1918). Overall clean, only light soiling or wear, close view. (VG). $128.
27422.
(set 2 photos) U. S. Coast Guard Surfboat c.1930s.
Two close photos show good detail of the crew launching the surfboat down the
“railway”. Second photo shows the boat overturned in the water as the crew
practices the overturn drill. Photos measure 3 3/8” x 5 ½” and have only
light wear, except corner missing from one. (VG-). $48.
27418.
(photo) Control panel for Experimental Lightship No.
99. c.1950. Lightship No. 99 was constructed in 1916. She was
assigned to a number of stations on the Great Lakes and the East Coast until
1949, when the Coast Guard modified Lightship No. 99 to an unmanned,
experimental radio-controlled vessel named Exp or Exp-99, and later Sandy Hook
Experimental Lightship. The vessel was to have a "crew" of electronic
devices operating automatically or controlled by radio from shore. Each of its
signals --marker light, foghorn, radio beacon, and bell -- is either duplicated
or otherwise arranged to defy failure. Cost of the new ship was $375, 000 --just
half of a manned lightship. An annual saving of $59,000 in maintenance and
personnel was also anticipated. The vessel was moved to the Coast Guard's Third
District headquarters at Staten Island, New York, in May 1950, for a three-month
experimental trial run at the Ambrose station. However, the experiment was
postponed indefinitely and the experimental vessel was apparently never used.
Original b/w photo is by Acme News Pictures and includes news description dated
April 29, 1950. Photo measures 7” x 9” and is clean and clear, light wear
only. (VG). $54.
26204.
(large photo) Ocracoke Lighthouse, North Carolina.
c.1950-1970. 14” x 19” b/w on mat. Located on the island of
Ocracoke, this is the oldest operating lighthouse in North Carolina and is
equipped with a fourth-order Fresnel lens. The present 75-foot tall structure is
the third, built in 1822. The lighthouse was cemented and whitewashed in 1868,
giving it the appearance it has today. Excellent professional clear close view
of entire tower and gallery, superb for framing. Light wear. (VG). $38.
27398. (set 3 photos) Steamboats City of Cincinnati and City of Louisville c.1910. Three clear, close views provide excellent detail of these well known Ohio River steamboats. Their fate - in 1918, the Ohio River, frozen for 51 days, crushed the hulls of the steamers City of Cincinnati, City of Louisville, Greenland, Loucinda, Julius Fleischman, Val. P. Collins, Island Princess and Island Queen. Measuring 5” x 3 ½” and printed on postcard paper, photos are clean and clear. (VG+). $68.
27400. (plan) Outboard Profile Steamship New Bedford, New England Steamship Company c.1927. Outboard profile plan on a velum-like material of the new steamship New Bedford. These overnight boats were the first reliable and consistent form of transportation in the area for commuters, tourists, and business travelers. As the steamers carried tons of cargo as well as travelers, their services were essential to manufacturers in the industrial communities of central New England. View measures 10” x 32” on larger sheet. View is a later copy. Great for research or can be flattened for framing. (VG). $22.
28170. (early framed photograph) “A M” Fire Company c.1870. Unusual early New England framed photo of “A M” Firefighting Company posing with hose-cart in front of their large two company firehouse. This appears to be a memorial service as there is a large photograph adorned with banners on the hose-cart and the officer bears a flower bouquet. Around him are 17 members. Their early uniform shirts bear large initials “A M”. Unknown location, originated in a New England estate. Early albumen image measures 4 ½” x 7 ½” and has been adhered to the back of the glass, mounted in original period heavy gilded frame measuring 7 ½” x 10 ½”. Wonderful early image has some wear and emulsion deterioration but is still clear with good contrast. (G+). $48. Sold.
X-11.
(photo print) Pemaquid Point Lighthouse, Maine.
Probably the finest color image that I have yet seen, this spectacular full
color image measures a full 16” x 20”. The photo print is from a photograph
by Josiah Davidson and published by Impact Images. Absolutely superb detail and
color, this sunset view would grace any wall when framed. Clean, crisp, only
light bending to corners but will mat out. (VG+). $22.
2602.
(photograph) Split Rock Lighthouse and Fog Signal,
Minnesota c.1940-60. The U. S. Lighthouse Service completed the
7.6-acre facility in 1910 and operated it until 1939, when the U.S. Coast Guard
took command. The station closed in 1969, when modern navigational equipment
made it obsolete, and the State of Minnesota obtained the scenic landmark in
1971. Superb 8x10 b/w photograph shows great detail of the lighthouse lantern
and tower, as well as the dual fog signal trumpets. Clean, clear, only one small
crease to lower corner. (VG). $38.
25360.
(Aerial Photo Map) Provincetown, Massachusetts c.2001.
Huge! 36 x 36 inch full color air photo map displays topography,
vegetation, urban development, agriculture and other geographic features with
true colors in a huge poster format. This map was professionally created from
aerial photography captured in April 2001 from 15,000 feet in altitude. During
this time of year the ground is mostly free of snow and the trees do not have
their leaves, so much of the detail including roads, dunes and more can be seen.
The map is printed on heavy matte paper and is suitable for framing. It would
look quite nice mounted on an office wall, hanging in the den, workshop or
simply tacked up in the garage! Shipped rolled. (M). $29.95 Original
Lighthouse Photography by Bruce Roberts.
We have been most fortunate to
obtain from Mr. Roberts a selection of his early lighthouse photographs done for
his first lighthouse series with Globe Pequot; Northern Lighthouses
and Southern Lighthouses. These prints were hand printed by Mr. Roberts at the
time and all bear his signature on the back. They are all printed on double
weight fiber based paper of the same type used for museum archival printing. All
are silver prints done by hand and tray processed – an art that is fast fading
away today, being replaced by digital photography. Because of the process and
paper used, these museum quality prints will last a hundred years into the
future. Presently we have 37 prints
available in 8 x 10 and 11 x 14 format, with pricing from $25 to $125. Light
stations include: (Maine) Portland Head (2), Pemaquid Point (3), Portland
Breakwater (1) , Owls Head (1), Fort Point (1) , (Mass.) Boston Light (4),
Nobska (3), (Conn.) New London (1), (Maryland) Assateague (1), (Virginia)
Portsmouth Lightship (2), Old Point Comfort (1802) (2), Old & New Cape Henry
(1), (Georgia) Cockspur Island (1), (Florida) St. Augustine
(1), Pensacola (5), Port Boca Grande (Gasparilla Is.) (1),
(Alabama) Sand Island (1), Mobile Bay (1), (Texas) Old Point Isabel (shown
below) (2), Bolivar
Point (shown below) (1), We have shown just a few here but this medium does not do them justice. When matted and framed, you will have a lovely work of art for your wall. Many more are available. Please ask for specific stations noted above and we will email you images available and pricing. Fort Point, Maine 11 x 14 $125, Pensacola, Fl. 8 x 10 $44, Old Point Isabel, Texas 6 x 9 $40 Drum Point (Md), Ponce Inlet (Fl), Jupiter Inlet (Fl), Tybee Island (Ga), Boca Grande (Fl), Hooper's Strait (Md), Sand Island (Al). Please inquire for pricing.
Bolivar Point, (Tx) 6 x 9 $45 U. S. Coast Guard photos: Tillamook Rock Lighthouse (Ca), Cleveland West Pierhead LH, Two Harbors LH, Chicago Harbor LH, Buffalo Harbor LH. Also many of motor lifeboats, patrol boats, and stations available. Please inquire.
24351. (photograph) Sandy Point Lighthouse, Rhode Island. c.1950-60’s. Located on the east side of Prudence Island in Narragansett Bay, the fifth order white octagonal tower and keeper’s dwelling was built in 1862. During the terrible September hurricane of 1938, five persons, including the wife of the lighthouse keeper, were carried out to sea and drowned, when the dwelling house on the lighthouse reservation was swept away by the savage fury of the tropical gale. The keeper was also thrown into the sea, but another wave swept him back ashore. The light itself is only 28 feet above water and is visible for 10 miles, flashing green every 6 seconds. It is now unwatched, being a 1,400-candlepower fourth-order electric unit. This superb b/w view measures a full 11” x 14” on heavy paper hand printed during the period and will look superb matted and framed. A fine view. (VG). $128 net.
8333n. [stereoview] International Exhibition 1876, Machinery Exhibit. (c.1870’s). By Centennial Photographic Co. (VG+). $18. 8333L. [stereo view] THE GREAT LIGHT-HOUSE LENS MOUNTED FOR WORK, ELECTRIC BUILDING , WORLD’S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION. B. W. Kilburn view, Littleton, NH . c. 1893. Rare stereo view of the large bi-valve first-order lens at the Light-House Establishment exhibit in the Electric Building at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. This is a clean, detailed view showing the large lens and clockwork rotating mechanism, and other portions of the electric exhibit. Nice, clear, clean view, light wear. (VG). $34. 8333o. [stereo view] [LIGHT-HOUSE EXHIBIT, U. S. GOVERNMENT BUILDING – TRANSEPT LOOKING SOUTH. International Exhibition 1876. (c.1876). By Centennial Photographic Co. Rare stereo view of the large first-order and other lenses at the Light-House Establishment exhibit at the 1876 International Exposition. This is an extremely clean, detailed view showing most of the two lenses, Lighthouse Service ensign and other portions of the electric exhibit. Nice, quite clear, clean view. (VG+). $48.
2885. (photo) Pilot Boat, "Columbia" , wrecked Nov. 17, 1898, Scituate, Mass. 3 ½” x 3 ½” b/w. (VG-). $22. 28167. (photo) Goodwin Sands Lightship. 3” x 3 ¾” b/w. (VG). $29.
2554. (photo) Eaton’s Neck Long Island labeled on back “Eaton’s Neck Coast Guard”. c.1900. Beautiful cyanotype view details the imposing building and tall flag mast in the foreground. 9” x 10 ½” in early 20th Century frame. (VG). $48.
CP-01. (print) Historic Lighthouses Cape Cod. The Historic Lighthouse series of prints uses rare photos from the 1800’s showing American Lighthouses in their turn-of-the-century splendor. Using sophisticated twentieth century computer enhancement, these specialized prints are produced on quality 80lb. bright white paper stock. Each print shows beautiful clear 1800’s views from original period photographs. These prints measure 18" wide by 24" high and, because of the fine quality, these make wonderful candidates for framing and decorating. Watch also for future prints featuring vintage photographs and architectural plans of other locations. (Actual size 18"w x 24"h, shipped rolled.). Historic Lighthouses - Cape Cod. Retail priced at $19.95. Dealer and wholesale pricing available. Similar postcards also available at wholesale prices. 25111. [photograph] c.1890. Original studio portrait style photograph of a Life-Saving Service Surfman. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the surfman proudly posing in his double-breasted uniform coat. Clearly visible on his cap is the lettering “U.S. Life Saving Service”. The photo measures 3” x 5” and has been crudely trimmed. There is no photographer’s marking or label. Photo is fairly clean and clear, provided good detail. It is quite rare to see such photos. (VG-). $152 net. 25114. (matted print) Monomoy Point Light – Cape Cod by David W. Clough. Wonderful matted color print from the original water color would look wonderful framed for your wall. Full color print measures 4 ½” x 6 ½” and is double-matted for framing. (F). $21.95. 23370. Witzell, Susan Fletcher, Jane A. McLaughlin and Mary Lou Smith. NEW ENGLAND VIEWS - THE PHOTOGRAPHY OF BALDWIN COOLIDGE (1845-1928). Woods Hole. 1998. 181 p. DJ. Wonderful work features 189 duotone images selected from the plates of the noted Boston photographer Baldwin Coolidge whose photographs spanned the period of the 1880s to 1917. Over his career, Coolidge took many pictures in Woods Hole, as well as Martha's Vineyard, Nantucket, the Elizabeth Islands , New Hampshire , Maine along the Merrimack , the North Shore , city scenes and maritime views as well. Superb views include a number of light stations and life saving stations in the area, as well as ships and shipwrecks, farm and city life of the period, and much more. Published with the cooperation of The Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities (SPNEA). New England Views won First Prize in the American Association of Museum's 1999 Design Competition. It was also chosen as one of the 50 Books/50 Covers in the annual design competition of the American Institute of Graphic Arts in 1999. A visual feast for those interested in nineteenth century America . (M). $49.95
2590. [photo] Point Betsie Light-House, Frankfort, Mich. c.1910. Clear, close view includes the light tower and attached keeper’s dwelling as the keepers pose in the foreground. Printed on postcard paper, clear, crisp view shows great detail. Clean, crisp view 3 ½” x 5 ½” stock. "AZO" paper. Light soil and one bent corner. (VG). $78 net.
SE-01. [photos] Light-House Keeper Photos Michigan City Lighthouse 1910. Michigan City Lighthouse, Indiana c.1910. Set of two photographs taken by 2nd Assistant Light Keeper Fred Dykeman show the keeper's dwelling and the keepers digging a utility trench to the dwelling. The larger photo measures 5" x 7" and shows family members posed in front of the 1858 dwelling in good detail. On the left is 1st Assistant Keeper Thomas Martin and his wife Lottie. On the right is Anna, the wife of 2nd Assistant Keeper Dykeman. The photo was taken by 2nd Assistant Keeper Dykeman. Second photo is on postcard paper, 3 " x 5 ", and shows the two keepers and other workers digging a utility trench for a drain from the south side of the building. Keeper Dykeman is on the far right with the shovel and Keeper Thomas Armstrong stands next to him. The back of the card is written to "John" by Keeper Dykeman and signed "Fred Dykenam, 2nd Assistant Light Keeper". Card is postmarked 1910 and in his massage he mentions their tasks of cutting wood, and that tomorrow they will be pulling the station boat up out of the water. Dykeman was keeper here from 1909 until 1915. There are a few light creases to larger photo but both are quite clean, clean and crisp. This is a superb documentary of the family and life at this Indiana light station. (VG). $125. Original U. S. Light House Establishment Photographs by Herbert Bamber Engineer, United States Lighthouse Establishment The original photographs were taken by Herbert Bamber, a civil engineer for the US Light-House Establishment during the period 1892-93. During this period, Mr. Bamber traveled the entire country surveying and photographing the light stations for the LH Establishment files. The original photos that he took are today in the National Archives and you can see many reproduced in lighthouse references. However, Mr. Bamber made an extra print of each photograph for his own files and these photographs were found in his barn in the Midwest a few years ago. These were original photographs, hand printed at the lighthouse location in 1892-93. You will note that many of these views show the keeper or his family posed, as photographers were somewhat rare and special. These rare early views were from a process known as cyanotype, named for one chemical, cyan, that is used, thus the blue/white coloring rather than the traditional black/white. Most photographs printed in this manner show considerable detail. The process was commonly used in the field, and by amateurs at home during the period 1880-1920 because of its relative ease compared to other chemical processes. Photos measure 8" x 10" and are nicely matted to 11" x 14" for framing.
U-01. Fort Sumter, SC., Lighthouse and Bell Tower. (shown) $165. (sold) U-02. Ship Island, Mississippi, Light House and Dwelling. $155. U-03. Round Island, Mississippi, Light House and Dwelling. $110. Photo Retouching Service
We are now able offering the services of a photo retouching and restoration specialist. Note the above photo. Through complex scanning and printing techniques, all of the staining and marks have been removed. Printed on quality gloss white photographic paper we now can have a beautiful print for framing showing far greater detail. If you have historic or family photos that are damaged and would like a restored print for framing, please call us and we will put you in touch with our specialist. Copy Negative Sets Herbert Bamber Collection of the United States Lighthouse Establishment The original photographs from which these negatives were made, were taken by Herbert Bamber, a civil engineer for the US Light-House Establishment during the period 1880-1910. Mr. Bamber supervised construction of many light stations across the country including Mosquito Inlet Light in Florida . During the period 1892-93, Mr. Bamber traveled the entire country surveying and photographing the light stations for the LH Establishment files. The original photos that he took are today in the National Archives and you can see many reproduced in lighthouse references. However, Mr. Bamber made an extra print of each photograph for his own files and these photographs were found in his barn in the Midwest a few years ago. These were original photographs, hand printed at the lighthouse location in 1892-93. You will note that many of these views show the keeper or his family posed, as photographers were somewhat rare and special. These rare early views were from a process known as cyanotype, named for one chemical, cyan, that is used, thus the blue/white coloring rather than the traditional black/white. Most photographs printed in this manner show considerable detail. The process was commonly used in the field, and by amateurs at home during the period 1880-1920 because of its relative ease compared to other chemical processes.
We re-photographed the entire collection and offer here the large format copy negatives made from his photographs. Negatives measure 2 ¼” x 3” and show great detail of the light towers, buildings and in many cases the keepers and their families. Regarding the following stations, we have the below listed negatives available: Isle of Shoals, NH. 1 negatives available $35, Little River Light, ME. 1 negatives available $35, Avery’s Rock, ME. 2 negatives available $70, Nash Island Light, ME. 3 negatives available $105, Petit Manan Light, ME. 2 negatives available $70, Ship Island, MS. 2 negatives available $70, E. Pascagopula , MS . 3 negatives available $105, Round Island, MS. 2 negatives available $70, Horn Island, MS. 2 negatives available $70, Pensacola, FL. 5 negatives available $175, Fort Barrancas, FL. 2 negatives available $70, Fort McRee , FL. 3 negatives available $105, St. Marks, FL. 4 negatives available $140, Cedar Keys, FL. 2 negatives available $70, Key West, FL. 2 negatives available $70, Morris Island , SC. 11 negatives available $385, Fort Sumpter, SC. 3 negatives available $105, Bull’s Bay, SC. 5 negatives available $175, Cape Romain, SC. 9 negatives available $315, Georgetown, SC. 4 negatives available $140, Oak Island, SC. 5 negatives available $175, Cape Fear , NC . 4 negatives available $140, Cape Lookout , NC . 3 negatives available $105, Ocracoke , NC . 2 negatives available $70, Cape Hatteras , NC . 8 negatives available $280, Body’s Island , NC . 5 negatives available $175, Currituck Beach , NC . 5 negatives available $175, Long Point , NC . 8 negatives available $280, Superior Pier Light, MI. 2 negatives available $70, Duluth , MN . 4 negatives available $140, Two Harbors, MN. 4 negatives available $140, Devils Island , WI . 4 negatives available $140, Outer Island , WI . 5 negatives available $175, Port Washington , WI . 4 negatives available $140, Point Loma, CA. 8 negatives available $280, Ballast Point, CA. 6 negatives available $210, Point Fermin, CA. 5 negatives available $175, Point Hueneme, CA. 4 negatives available $140, Santa Barbara, CA. 4 negatives available $140, Point Conception, CA. 7 negatives available $245, Piedras Blancas, CA. 3 negatives available $105, Point Sur, CA. 5 negatives available $175, Point Pinos, CA. 7 negatives available $245, Trinidad Head, CA. 2 negatives available $70, Cape Mendicino, CA. 1 negatives available $35, Cape Flattery , WA . 2 negatives available $70, Ediz Hook , WA . 2 negatives available $70, New Dungeness , WA . 2 negatives available $70, Smith’s Island, WA. 2 negatives available $70, Turn Point Fog Signal , WA . 2 negatives available $70, Patos Island , WA . 2 negatives available $70, Admiralty Head, WA. 2 negatives available $70, Point Robinson WA . 3 negatives available $105, Willapa Bay , WA . 2 negatives available $70. Discounts available for quantity purchases – please inquire.
24356. (original photographs) MAINE LIGHTHOUSES by Henry Way-Silvers. c.1950’s. These fantastic vintage 1950's black and white photographs were made by a wonderful scenery photographer named Henry Way-Silvers. Each is an original b/w print from his collection measuring 11" x 14" on double weight portrait paper and is in excellent condition. As originally printed, flat, perfect for matting and framing. Each is an original, hand printed and each slightly different from another. (VG+). $69.95 net each. a, m. (photograph) FORT POINT LIGHTHOUSE, PENOBSCOTT BAY, MAINE. Taken from the fog bell tower, the photo provides a great view of the bell and lighthouse beyond. As originally rolled or flat. b, c, d. PEMAQUID POINT LIGHTHOUSE. Taken looking south at the light tower, with the fog bell tower and dwelling beyond. e, f, g. PEMAQUID POINT LIGHTHOUSE. Taken looking south at the rocky ledge and light tower, a bit more distant, with the fog bell tower and dwelling beyond. h, i, j, k, l. PEMAQUID POINT LIGHTHOUSE. Taken looking south at the rocky ledge and light tower, a bit more distant, with the fog bell tower and dwelling beyond. n. PEMAQUID POINT FOG BELL TOWER AND OIL HOUSE. Taken looking south at the rocky ledge and fog bell tower, with the oil house and bay beyond. o. OWLS HEAD LIGHTHOUSE. Taken from the beach looking up at the stairway and lighthouse above.
24385c. [art print] CAPE ELIZABETH LIGHT STATION from original watercolor by Douglas Brega c.1995. This beautiful print was produced from the original painting and shows the Cape Elizabeth East Light tower (Maine) beside the striking Victorian keeper’s dwelling. Overall size is 14 ¾” x 18” on fine quality heavy paper. From the New York Graphic Society, printed in 2003, wonderful for framing. (M). $28. 24385a. [art print] EVENING AT PEMAQUID POINT LIGHT STATION from original watercolor by Douglas Brega. This beautiful print was produced from the original painting and shows the stone light tower and attached keeper’s dwelling at Pemaquid Point, Maine. Overall size is 21”x 30” on fine quality heavy paper. From the New York Graphic Society, printed in 2000, wonderful for framing. (M). $44.
24385d. [art print] CAPE NEDDICK NUBBLE LIGHT STATION [NIGHT WATCH] from original watercolor by Douglas Brega. This beautiful print was produced from the original 1992 painting and shows the stone light tower and attached keeper’s dwelling at York, Maine. Overall size is 16”x 21” on fine quality heavy paper. From the New York Graphic Society, printed in 2004, wonderful for framing. (M). $28. 24385b. [art print] SCITUATE LIGHT STATION, MASS [POINT LOOKOUT]. from original watercolor by Zhen-Huan Lu. This beautiful print was produced from the original painting and shows the early masonry light tower with lantern and attached keeper’s dwelling at Scituate, Mass. Overall size is 24”x 30” on fine quality heavy paper. From Hope Street Editions, printed in 2002, wonderful for framing. (M). $46.
24385e. [art print] PORTLAND LIGHT STATION from original watercolor by Douglas Brega. This beautiful print was produced from the original painting and shows the stone light tower and attached keeper’s dwellings At Portland Head, Maine. Overall size is 24”x 32” on fine quality heavy paper. From the New York Graphic Society, printed in 2000, wonderful for framing. (M). $42.
AMBROSE LIGHTSHIP - GERALD LEVEY
We have arranged with Mr. Levey to now be able to offer his paintings through our catalogue sales. In addition we can commission a painting by the artist of your favorite lightship or other vessel in a year and setting of your choice. Gerald Levey is a nationally recognized marine artist whose work is known for its salty ambiance and authenticity. For the past fifteen years, Mr. Levey has worked in the marine watercolor genre, specializing in paintings of merchant ships, water craft, and naval vessels of the Twentieth Century. Levey's works have been exhibited widely in galleries and museums on both coasts and his work has appeared in national exhibits of the American Society of Marine Artists held at the Mariners Museum at Newport News, Virginia, and at the Maryland Historical Society in Baltimore, Maryland. Levey has been designated a Navy and Coast Guard artist and is listed in the "Dictionary of Sea Painters of Europe and America," the authoritative compilation of marine artist of the 15th through 20th centuries.
BRENTON LIGHTSHIP - GERALD LEVEY See bottom of page for more information about artist.
2617. (photo) Provincetown Life Saving Service related. Early photo on postcard paper of gentleman standing in front of a sign reading "Parties Made Up Here Life Saving Stations". Commonly during Victorian times, summer visitors looked forward to a trip to the local life-saving station to visit with the men and to observe them as they drilled with their equipment. Here visitors waited for the carriages that would take them to the station. Image measures 2 1/2" x 3 1/2", on postcard paper. Light wear and foxing. (G+). $26.
26144.
(framed hand colored photo) Portland Head Lighthouse,
Maine c.1900. Superb classic view of Portland Head Lighthouse has
been beautifully hand colored and mounted. Still framed in its original oak
frame, this is a beautiful display piece. Image measures 2 ¼” x 7 ¾”,
mounted in a 6 ¾” x 13 ¾” frame. Completely original with paper backing in
place. (VG). $44.
26125.
(Set 3 cabinet photos). Point Sur Light Station,
California c. 1900. Two tall coastal towers, Piedras Blancas and
Pigeon Point, were constructed in the early 1870s to help light the
23286a. Owl's Head Lighthouse. Large view c.1900, in early original wooden oval frame. View measures 16" x 20" in 22" x 26" frame. Some wear to gold leaf and black painted frame but would clean up nicely and make a fine display piece. $128.
26103. (cabinet photo) Seaman, U. S. receiving Ship (U.S.R.S.)
Franklin. c.1880-1910. The Franklin, a 5170-ton screw frigate, was
built at the Portsmouth Navy Yard, New Hampshire, between 1854 and 1867.
Commissioned in June 1867, she served three tours as European Squadron flagship
over the next decade. In March 1877, she became the receiving ship at the
Norfolk Navy Yard, Virginia. Later housed over and stripped of her masts and
spars, Franklin remained in that role until October 1915, when she was
decommissioned and sold. This excellent portrait view by photographer J. H.
Faber, Norfolk, Va., provides a clear, close view of the young Naval seaman in
his winter blue uniform. Clearly visible on his flat hat is “U.S.R.S.
Franklin”. 4 ¼” x 6 ½”. Clean, crisp, near fine condition. (VG+). $88.
26109. (early photo album)
2688.
(photo negative) Ten Pound Island Light House,
Gloucester, Mass. c.1930-50’s. Large format 3” x 5” b/w
negative image provides a great, clear, detailed view of the Ten Pound Island
Light Station. Great detail includes the dark painted tower, keeper’s
dwelling, Fog signal building and much more. Photo print from this negative
would be stunning matted and framed. (F).$38.
21154.
[ 2674b.
(set of slides). Portsmouth, Five Fathom, Barnegat,
Huron Lightships c.1970’s. Set of 11 different Kodak photographic
slides show great overall views of the four vessels. Nice set, full color.
(VG+). $10. 2667. (lithographed print) Ambrose
Channel Relief Lightship No. 78Struck by SS Green Bay by Dianna Garrison.
Limited edition lithographed print, signed and numbered of 2000 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. The Relief
Lightship No. 78 / WAL 505 was struck and sunk by the freighter SS Green
Bay after 4:00am on June 24, 1960 in dense fog. The Freighter SS Green
Bay, outbound from New York Harbor in dense fog and zero visibility,
collided with the USCG Lightship RELIEF No. 78 / WAL505 on Ambrose
Channel Lightship Station (relieving Ambrose Lightship WLV 613). Relief
was rammed amidships on the starboard side, resulting in a jagged hole at
least two feet wide extending from the weather deck & narrowing
downward towards the keel. The Relief sank on station approximately ten
minutes later. No lives were lost, as all nine crewmen abandoned
ship in a inflatable life raft. The overall size is 19.5 x 24 inches, the
total image size is 16.5 x 22 inches. Titled in script “The Ambrose
channel Relief Lightship moments before the collision with the Freighter
Green Bay June 29th 1960.”[official records indicate June 24 as the date
of collision]. Beautifully done, would be perfect framed. New, shipped
rolled. All prints are signed and numbered by the artist in a limited
edition of 2000 prints and are printed on heavy weight paper under the
direct supervision of the artist. (M). $24.95.
X-03. (copy photograph) Life Saving Station Lookout / Lighthouse, Newport, Oregon. Large 11” x 14” b/w copy photograph taken from a National Archives image provides a great view of the Life Saving Service crew posed at the Newport, Oregon lighthouse on May 14, 1911. The Yaquina Bay Lighthouse is located on a hill overlooking the northern side of the entrance to Yaquina Bay. In April 1871, 36 acres were purchased at the north entrance of the bay and the lighthouse was quickly built. With increased maritime traffic along the Oregon Coast, the Lighthouse Board decided the area would be better served with a coastal light at Yaquina Head, just four miles north. The completion of Yaquina Head Light in 1873 eliminated the need for the Yaquina Bay Lighthouse. On October 1, 1874, the light was extinguished and the fifth-order Fresnel lens was transferred to the Yerba Buena Light station in San Francisco Bay, where it was lit in 1875. The house remained empty for years until in 1906, the U.S. Lifesaving Service quartered a crew in the house and constructed a lookout station nearby. It was used for this purpose by the U.S. Lifesaving Service and then the U.S. Coast Guard until 1933 when it was again abandoned. Wonderful clear, close view provides great detail, perfect for framing. Other National Archives images available include: Cape Argo [Arago] Light Station, Cape Blanco Light Station, Desbemona Lighthouse, Mukilteo Light Station, Cape Mears Lighthouse, Tillamook Rock Light Station, Yaquina Head Light Station, North Head Lighthouse, Bandon Oregon Lighthouse, Cape Disappointment Lighthouse and Fort Canby, Lighthouse and Shipwreck Port Townsend, and more. Prices
$28 and up. Please inquire. 2428cb. (photograph) "Another Lighthouse", [PEMAQUID POINT LIGHTHOUSE] by Lowell Miller. c.1940’s. This is a fantastic vintage 1940's black and white photograph that was done by a wonderful photographer named Lowell Miller. He graduated at the Rochester Institute of Technology during the 1930's and later worked out of his studio in Rochester . This print measures 10 ½” x 13 ½” and is entitled, "Another Lighthouse". It is in excellent condition. The mat board that it is affixed to has corner edge wear, but nothing distractive or damaging to the print itself. There is a label on the back that shows where it was entered in the Newcastle Upon Tyne Exhibition, Midland Salon of Photography, Worcestershire Camera Club Salon of Photography ~ 1953. (VG+). $88 net. 24124. (photograph) Pigeon Point Lighthouse, California. c.1870. Perched on a cliff on the central California coast, the 115-foot Pigeon Point Lighthouse, one of the tallest lighthouses in America, has been guiding mariners since 1872. Its five-wick lard oil lamp, and first-order Fresnel lens, was first lit at sunset, November 15, 1872. The lens stands 16 feet tall, 6 feet in diameter, and weighs 8,000 pounds. It sits in a lantern room that had been constructed at the Lighthouse Service's general depot in New York before being shipped around the Horn. Although the original Fresnel lens is no longer in use, the lighthouse is still an active U.S. Coast Guard aid to navigation using a 24 inch Aero Beacon. This early c.1870’s image was intended for a stereoview and is cut with rounded upper corners. It shows good detail – a nice clear image. 3” x 3” Light foxing. (VG-). $88 net.
26167.
[cabinet photograph] c.1900. Original portrait photograph, of a U.
S. Coast Guard Surfman. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the
young surfman proudly posing in his 4-button single-breasted uniform coat.
Clearly visible on his collars are the life ring with crossed oars bronze
insignia, and his uniform cap with “U. S. Coast Guard” clearly visible on
the band. The image measures 4” x 6” and is in original folder. Photo is
clear, and crisp, one of the better images we have had in some time. It is
exceptionally rare to see such photos of surfmen in any format. (VG+). $145 net.
26169. (photo) Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouse, Connecticut c.1968. Extremely clear, close b/w photograph of the caisson style Saybrook Breakwater Lighthouse, Connecticut. In the 1870s two parallel stone jetties were built protecting the harbor of Old Saybrook and a deep channel was dredged between them. Saybrook Breakwater Light was first lighted at the end of the west jetty on June 15, 1886. The 49-foot cast-iron tower has a basement, four main floors, a watchroom and a lantern room. More stones were eventually added to the breakwater making it possible to walk to the lighthouse, but waves washed over the rocks and in the winter the breakwater was often covered with ice. On the afternoon of September 21, 1938, Keeper Sidney watched as a light southeast breeze sprung up from a perfect calm. As the skies darkened and the winds increased, Keeper Gross and Assistant Keeper Bennett attempted to secure the station. By 4:00 p.m. the bridge from the lighthouse to the breakwater was swept away, as were the platform around the lighthouse and a rowboat. The two keepers boarded up the window to the engine room, but the waves smashed right through and flooded the room. The keepers stayed in the lantern room all through the night of what would be forever remembered as the Hurricane of ’38. They kept the light going even as they feared that the lighthouse wouldn't last the night. In the morning Gross surveyed the damage and entered in the log: "Everything swept away by hurricane except the tower." Saybrook Breakwater Light was automated in 1959 and it continues to flash a green light as an active aid to navigation. Close view provides great detail of the tower and fog horns as a Coast Guardsman makes repairs on the lower gallery. Clean, light wear. Labeled on back Photo Researchers print “a Carr” , Summer 1968… (VG). $32.
26137.
[original glass plate negative] Life Saving Service
Landing the Surfboat. c. 1900-1915. Wonderful glass plate slide bears
a full color photo image of the keeper and surfmen ashore with their surfboat as
a finely dressed Victorian woman looks on. Clearly visible on the surfboat is
the “U. S. Life Saving Service” marking. Nice view of the keeper and men.
(VG). $68 net.
2685.
(glass mounted slide set, Massachusetts & East
Coast) Set of 98 early large format 2 ¾” x 2 ¾” glass mounted
projection slides in metal mounts, complete with fine Brumberger metal storage
case. Case is filled with 98 large glass slides from 1951. Subjects include
Nantucket Island including Sankaty LH, Brant Point, Main Street, windmill,
harbor scenes, Nauset LH, Chatham LH, Truro, Provincetown, Hartford Ct, Ocean
City Md., family views, Boston views and more. (VG). $36. 26107h.
[photograph] c.1900. Original cabinet photograph of an early two-part beach
apparatus cart at the Brenton Point Life Saving
Station, Rhode Island. This rare image shows the two-part beach
apparatus cart, nicely labeled on the side BRENTON POINT. On the carts can be
seen the beach apparatus equipment including the breeches buoy, faking box,
reels of hawser, traveler block, tripods, and more. The image measures 3 ½”
x 4 ¼” on a 4 ¼” x 5 ¼” original mat. Photo is clear, and crisp,
but has lost contrast over time. Still, one of the very few images that we have
found of this style of beach apparatus cart in any format. (VG-).
$165 net. 22386. [glass negative] Treasury Department Exhibit U. S. Life-Saving Service. c.1900. Unusual b/w glass negative featuring the Life-Saving Service exhibit building [station], probably at a world’s exposition at the time. The building is well detailed as is the surfboat and additional equipment inside the boatroom doors. Negative is large 4” x 5” and would provide a large clear print. A superb, clear image. (VG). $74 net.
24266. [chromo lithograph print] LIFEBOAT PULLING UP TO A VESSEL IN DISTRESS. c.1908. Superb large 19”h x 25”w early full color chromo lithograph print of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution’s lifeboat pulling up to a vessel in distress. The image is quite large and details clearly the boat and its crew, pulling up to the side of the stricken vessel as passengers climb down the sides on ropes. This superb full color illustration was produced early in the last century and is nicely mated and framed in a gilded frame. Print is quite distinctive and bright and has the look and feel of an oil painting. This is in excellent condition and would be a wonderful addition to any museum display or to your living room. (VG+). $278 net. 23566. (set 2 photos) Point Loma Light Station, California . c.1906. Set of two Victorian era b/w snapshots taken at the Point Loma Light Station, California . Crisp and clear, one view is taken from atop the light tower looking down at the “lighthouse tender’s” [keeper’s] house and includes the dwelling, cisterns, out buildings and more. Second photo shows a finely dressed Victorian woman as she opens the station’s gate. Clean,. Crisp, 3 ¼” x 5 ½”. (VG+). $64. 2485. (photo) Point Judith Life Saving Station, Rhode Island. c.1910. Set of three Victorian era b/w snapshots taken at the Point Judith RI beach. Crisp and clear, one view is of the Point Judith Life Saving Station from one side. Additional photos included are of visitors posing at the beach. Clean, crisp, 2 ¼” x 4 ½”. (VG+). $34. 24233a. (set 2 photos) Saybrook Point [Lynde Point] Lighthouse, Connecticut . c.1930. Set of two clear, close views show exceptional detail of the lighthouse, automatic fog bell and 1858 gambrel roofed keeper’s dwelling. Clean, crisp, 4 ¾” x 6 ¾”. (VG+). $32. 2349. [photos] Choice collection of four (4) original, vintage photographs of the old lighthouse at Scituate, Massachusetts, and other unique, candid images of the North Scituate beach area. Each of the photos, ca. 1899-1900, is approx. 3 ½" x 3 ½"and are in fine condition. Photos are clear and crisp, and include: The old light house at Cedar Point (north end of Scituate of Harbor) which had been shut down in 1860 after Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse in Cohasset, became operational. A great image includes good detail of the keeper’s house and tower, with two little girls playing on the keeper’s porch; Choice image of a cat-boat with dory tender being pulled behind just off North Scituate beach; Cottages at North Scituate overturned during the great November 26-27, 1898 hurricane; Large boulders on the North Scituate beach, presumably having been re-arranged after the 1898 Portland Gale. Photos slipped into turn of the century album page, not pasted and easily removable. Includes four additional country road and farming photos. (VG+). $96 net. 22133. [stereoview] Lighthouse at Chicago "The Crib". (c.1874). By Copelin & Son, Chicago. Good detail of the capped tower and crib. View is bright but with some light soil, surface damage to one image. (G). $16.
8333j,k. [stereoview] THE LIGHT-HOUSE LENS, ELECTRIC BUILDING, INTERNATIONAL EXPOSITION 1876. By Centennial Photographic Company, Philadelphia. c. 1876. Rare large stereo view of the large first-order lens at the Light-House Establishment exhibit at the 1876 International Exposition. This is an extremely detailed view showing all of the large lens on its pedestal and rotating mechanism, with other lenses visible in the exhibit. View is extremely clear and crisp, in fine condition with a great amount of detail. Larger format measures 4 ¼" x 7". (F). (shown) 108 net. 21470. [stereoview] Lighthouse at New London Harbor, Connecticut. (c.1880). By Bolles & Frisbie, New London, Conn. Good detail of the tower and dwelling though somewhat distant. View is bright but with some light soil and few stains on back. (VG-). $42. 20125. [stereoview] Lighthouse at New London Harbor, Connecticut. (c.1880). Distant view of tower and dwelling sitting out on the point. View is bright but with some light foxing. (G+). $38. 8333g. [stereoview] THE LIGHT-HOUSE LENS, ELECTRIC BUILDING, WORLD’S COLUMBIAN EXPOSITION. B. W. Kilburn view, Littleton, NH. c. 1893. Rare stereo view of the large first-order lens at the Light-House Establishment exhibit in the Electric Building at the 1893 World’s Columbian Exposition. This is an extremely detailed view showing most of the large lens, and other portions of the electric exhibit. View has moderate wear, a few chips from photo margins, lightly faded. (G). $32 net.
6283h,i,j. [set 3 stereoviews] United States Life-Saving Service Exhibit, Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1904. by C. H. Graves, Philadelphia, Pa. Set of three beautiful clear b/w images detailing the Life-Saving Service crew performing the lifeboat overturn drill at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition, 1904. Two views show a progression as the crew overturns their lifeboat and rights it again. Third view shows the crew "rescuing a drowning man". Clean, crisp, clear view. (VG). $88 net.
2384a,b. [stereoview] Some Operations of the Life-Saving Corps, Jamestown Exposition. #14219. c.1907 by Keystone View Company. Beautiful b/w glass projection slide featuring the Life-Saving Service performing breeches buoy drill at the Jamestown Exposition. The crew of six are in the foreground pulling a seventh member from an offshore vessel. The pinstriped wheels of the beach apparatus cart are just visible in the foreground. Slide measures 3 ¼" x 4" and presents a superb, clear image. (F). $48.
Highland Lighthouse by Martha Ayotte Martha is a resident of Ashland Massachusetts. She has loved art her whole life. As a child she won a scholarship to the John Heron Art Museum School in Indianapolis, where she sold her first portrait. Since then she has been commissioned to do portraits of people, animals and houses in pastels and has won numerous awards for her artwork and photography. Martha has taken up painting lighthouses, since the commission of a wedding picture of two of her good friends, who were married in front of the Brant Point Lighthouse. Martha loves the beauty of the ocean, the breezes and the sounds and tries to capture these feelings and combine them with the history of each lighthouse she paints.
Minot's Ledge Lighthouse by Martha Ayotte 2004 Martha will paint your favorite lighthouse in pastels or watercolors from your photograph. For information, email her at Mayotte22Art@aol.com. 21387b. Darrah, William Culp. STEREO VIEWS – A HISTORY OF STEREOGRAPHS IN AMERICA AND THEIR COLLECTION. Gettysburg. 1964. 255 p. One of the more fascinating collectibles today continues to be early photography including stereographs. For the collector or professional, this book continues to be the "bible" on the subject. Includes the history, types, manufacture and development in America, types and dating of views and more. Most important if the author’s checklist of photographers with dates of their primary period of producing views. A most detailed reference and almost impossible to find today. (VG+). $138 net.
23384. [Framed Lighthouse Prints ] Here is a pair of nicely framed lighthouse prints that were taken from early woodcut engravings. We are not certain of the date on these items but we believe that they may be earlier and possibly framed in the 1970's-1980's. The first print is titled Phare d'Edystonel, and the second print is titled Minot's Ledge Lighthouse. The detailing on these prints is fantastic! These prints are matted and presented in handsome frames with antique style molding and wood design finish. Both frames are complete with glass, paper backings and wire for hanging attached, and are ready for immediate display upon arrival. On the edges of the frames there are a few minor areas that need to be retouched but overall, both frames are in EXTREMELY GOOD CONDITION! These items would look exceptionally nice displayed together in your home, or office, or would make a charming gift for any collector of lighthouses! Overall Size: Approximately 14" x 18 1/4". (VG+). Set 2 framed prints: $126 net.
Photo Retouching Service We are now able offering the services of a photo retouching and restoration specialist. Note the above photo. Through complex scanning and printing techniques, the first officer’s foot has been restored, as has the hand rail and life ring. In addition, all of the staining and marks from the crease have been removed. Printed on quality gloss white photographic paper we now have a beautiful print for framing showing far greater detail. If you have historic or family photos that are damaged and would like a restored print for framing, please call us and we will put you in touch with our specialist. C21180. [retouched print shown above]. U. S. Lightship First LH District. c.1880-90. 5" x 7". $16.95.
23296. World War II Coast Guard serviceman’s commemorative photograph. Beautiful large 11" x 14" framed photographic print commemorates Coast Guardsman’s service in the Armed Forces. Beautiful framed background commemorative mat pictures battle scenes surrounding a 4" x 6" b/w portrait photograph of the young Coast Guardsman. This lovely framed photograph probably hung in his mothers parlor throughout the war to remind her of her son in the service. Complete as mounted on hardboard. c.1940. (VG). $48. 8154. World War II Coast Guard serviceman’s commemorative photograph. Beautiful large 17" x 21" framed print commemorates Coast Guardsman’s service in the Armed Forces. Colorful commemorative mat pictures President Roosevelt and General Douglas MacArthur with battle scenes surrounding a 7" x 10" hand tinted photograph of the young Coast Guardsman. This lovely framed photograph probably hung in his mothers parlor throughout the war to remind her of her son in the service. Complete in original gilt frame. c.1940. (VG). $68. 23160. [stereoview] Lighthouse Oswego Harbor, New York. Superb, clear, close stereoview shows the tall masonry lighthouse on the wharf/breakwater in Oswego harbor. Close view gives good detail of the tower and lantern as well as the numerous sailing vessels behind. View by H. T. Anthony & Co, New York. Clean, crisp, near fine. (VG+). $128 net. 22124. [photograph] United States Life-Saving Station, Louisville, Kentucky. c.1900. The United States Life-Saving Service was established in 1848 and soon stations were established around the country near dangerous waters. The first such lifesaving station on the Western Rivers was established at Louisville, Kentucky, in 1881 to guard the treacherous Falls of the Ohio River. General Superintendent Kimball met with Ninth (Cleveland) Life-Saving District Superintendent, D. J. Dobbins on May 26, 1881, at Louisville to plan a lifeboat station for the Falls of the Ohio River. The Service subsequently contracted with Howard T. Cook to build the station. The superstructure followed the design of a standard lifeboat station but was placed on a movable foundation. This modified wharfboat was accepted on October 22 by Supt. Dobbins and was placed in commission the same day. After further fitting out and the hiring of four "river boatmen," Life-Saving Station Number 10 was moved across the Ohio River to Louisville on November 4th and began service, with lookouts set that day. On November 7, 1881, the station performed its first rescue, removing the passengers and crew of the new steamboat Baton Rouge, stranded while trying to descend the falls. In 1902, another wooden lifeboat station replaced the first. It too was moored at the foot of Third Street. The wooden hull of the second Louisville Life-Saving Station eventually became worn out and a new station was built. The present station was built on the lines of the earlier station wharfboats, but a more durable steel hull replaced the wooden hulls of the earlier boats. This boat, now the Mayor Andrew Broaddus, was commissioned in 1928 and still exists in Louisville as a museum. Dating from about 1900, this view shows one of the first two stations in fine detail. Measuring 3 ½" x 4 ½" on 5 ½" x 6 ½" mount. Clean, crisp, nice view. Some foxing to mount only. Included with photo will be two other in similar format showing city views. (VG-). $88 net. 22565. [photo] Nubble Lighthouse, York, Maine. c.1950’s - 60’s. Large 9" x 14" early b/w photograph shows the Lighthouse and keeper’s house in fine detail. From the look photo is surely by a professional and has a fine artistic "feel" to it. Large clear close view looks fine matted in its 70’s metal frame but could probably do better. Photo is clean and clear. Light soil to mat. Overall frame size 17" x 22". .] (VG+). $75. 23109. [stereoview] Cape Meares Lighthouse, Oregon. (c.1880). By L. J. Ennes, Hillsboro. Excellent close view of the squat 1st order lantern and tower. Rare view of the white octagonal light tower and lantern. Excellent view of the lantern with shades closed to block out the midday sun. This extremely rare view shows good detail of the tower and is bright and clear. (VG+). $84. 2038. [view book] FIFTY GLIMPSES OF NANTUCKET ISLAND FROM RECENT PHOTOGRAPHS. John F. Murphy, Boston. 1897. 47p. This scarce turn of the century view book of Nantucket Island features 48 beautiful lithographed views from photos of local scenes. Mostly 5" x 7", views include steamers at the wharf, Sankaty Light, Great Point Light, Life-Saving Station at Great Point, Siasconset, wreck of the Warren at Surfside, Steamer Gay Head, Steamer Nantucket, Nantucket & Siasconset Railroad, the wharves, Main Street, hotels, the Ocean House [now the Jared Coffin House], area homes and businesses and more. Quite nice views, scarce booklet. Signature bound with string. Contents clean and sharp, covers crisp and bright. Scarce booklet in unusually fine condition. (F-). $148.
Pemaquid Point by Anita Price Water color, matted, please inquire. A resident of Mystic, CT, Anita has enjoyed doing artwork since she was very young. As a child, Anita's family vacationed in Colorado where she and a family friend, John Kirsch, would hike in the mountains in search of locations to sketch and paint. Kirsch had a successful gallery in Estes Park, Colorado. For many years all of Anita's paintings were of the beautiful Rocky Mountains. She also spent much of her spare time doing arts and crafts and taking courses at the Art Museum in Milwaukee, Wisconsin where she spent her childhood. Anita holds a fine arts degree from the University of Wisconsin. As an adult she has painted in oil and acrylic but now works exclusively in watercolor and obtains her inspiration from New England's beautiful homes and gardens as well as its unique shoreline. Anita's paintings have been described as: "paintings that make me feel happy" . . . "I feel very peaceful when I look at them" . . . "the way life ought to be" . . . "wonderfully soothing colors" . . . "they make me want to go there". Part of Anita's art business includes commissions of house portraits. Often the recipients of her portraits try to duplicate the landscaping created by a combination of Anita's imagination and paintbrush. Paintings by Anita Price can be found in galleries in Connecticut and Rhode Island as well as at several New England outdoor fine art shows. Her work has been juried into numerous art shows and is included in corporate and private collections throughout the United States. Part of Anita's art business includes commissions of house portraits. Shown below is a photo sent to Anita and her commissioned painting. Please inquire for more information.
House Portraits by Anita Price New England watercolor artist, Anita Price, will paint a custom portrait of your home using your photographs. Image can be enhanced by eliminating utility lines, adding landscaping, or by recreating a vintage view of your home. Portrait will be shipped matted and backed with acid free materials so that it can be put directly into a 22 x 28 inch frame. Please contact us for further details. Anita Price Coast Guardsman's Photo Albums, 1938-48!
The second album begins with more of the Portugal views from May of 1941. While there, with the war in Europe ongoing, the crew painted the ship, from peace time white and spar colors to battleship war gray. They were ordered out by Portugal. Next photos are aboard ship, at a "Smoker," many views of boxing matches, a wrestling match. great views of heavy seas, the deck awash. One page has 1942 views on one side, and 1946 views on the other. We can't say whether there ever were combat photos as taking photos was limited during that period, but those war years are absent. Next snap shots are on the Abeline, beginning March, 1946. There are views of the sharks caught by the crew. Next, the views are from the Icebreaker Eastwind, including a cruise to Greenland. Many good shots of the Fury & Hecla Sound, Kane Basin (between Ellesmore Island & Greenland, Dundas Harbor (Ellesmore), Greenland natives, Thule, dogs, ice, walrus skins drying, etc. There are 65 views from this cruise. Additionally, there are a few photos of the Coast Guardsman's family members. His first ship, the Cutter Tahoe, is shown in one view (1928). The owner of this album retired on July 1, 1955, after 26 years, 6 months and 15 days in the service (retirement orders are included). He was from Worcester, Massachusetts. Leather covers a bit worn from years of viewing, spine missing or mostly missing; some chipping of pages; very few photos missing, one page torn. Otherwise VG. Albums measure 9" X 14" and 10" X 12 1/2". Most photos are snap shot size (3 X 4"), some larger, some smaller. Photos are in VG condition, all excellent clarity. (VG-). 22197c. $365 net.
Chesapeake Lightship, recently completed for a client, 12" x 18" by GERALD LEVEY - American artist - 1930 - When our client received this painting, he wrote the artist: "The painting arrived in fine shape on Sat., Jan. 4. It looks great! It's pretty much just the way I envisioned it. I'm very happy with all the details you were able to show on the lightship, like the water depth markings on the bow, the shape and texture of the spare mushroom anchor on the starboard bow, the smokestack, etc. One thing that I didn't expect was the fact that the lightship is not lined up so that it's parallel with the bottom of the frame. It's at a slight angle to the horizon, instead. But, you know what? The painting is a lot more interesting that way! Thanks for doing such a splendid job with the painting. --Frank H." Gerald Levey is a nationally recognized marine artist whose work is known for its salty ambiance and authenticity. Please inquire as we can commission a painting by the artist of your favorite lightship or other Coast Guard, Naval, merchant or other vessel of your choice in a year and setting of your choice. 538b. [stereoview] BASS [HARBOR] HEAD LIGHT-HOUSE, MT. DESERT, MAINE. c.1880. By B. Bradley, Bar Harbor, Mt. Desert, Maine. Rare large stereo view of the picturesque light-house perched on the rocky cliffs. This is a clear, detailed view showing all of the light tower with the day curtains closed and the keeper’s ladder resting against the side. Also includes part of the keeper’s house, walkway, privy and more. Though just a bit distant, view is extremely clear and crisp, in very good condition. Larger format measures 4 ¼" x 7". (VG). $78 net. 4548c. [cabinet photo] Cape Cod [Highland] Lighthouse, Truro, Massachusetts. c.1888 by I. L. Rosenthal, Provincetown. Large, early cabinet style photograph measures 4 ½" x 7" and provides an extremely rare view of the tall masonry lighthouse and keeper’s dwellings high on the clay pounds at Truro on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. This is a striking early view and shows good detail of the tall white light tower flanked by two keeper’s dwellings, fog signal building and more atop the high clay pounds. The photo, taken from the cliff’s edge, is large and quite clear and crisp, with little or no foxing and only light soiling. There is a 1" scratch to the image on the cliff but this does not seriously detract. This is an exceptionally rare lighthouse view and would be quite nice matted and framed. (VG). $56 net. 22448. [photograph] Italian freighter Etrusco aground near Scituate lighthouse. In a blizzard on March 16, 1956, the 441-foot Italian freighter Etrusco ran aground near the lighthouse at Scituate, Mass. The Coast Guard used breeches buoy to bring ashore the 30-man crew, one of the last times that the breeches buoy would be used in a rescue. The ship remained at Cedar Point until the following December, when it was floated off at high tide after much of the rock around it was blasted away. Many thousands of people would visit Scituate Light that year to see the enormous wreck and watch the removal efforts. Photo is an original sepia print, 8" x 10" and provides an extremely clear, close view of the entire vessel taken from the beach off the starboard bow. As waves crash against the port side crewmen can be seen on the bridge and on the stone breakwater. (F-). $26. 7378e. [engraving] [Mount] DESERT ROCK LIGHT HOUSE, MAINE. By T. Doughty & W. Radclyffe. c.1839. 5 ½" x 7". Exceptionally bright, hand colored, finely detailed, early engraving showing the light tower and dwelling on the bluff, with ships and fishermen along the shore. With a freshening wind and storm clouds lurking, this is an exciting and beautiful item for framing. Beautiful detail, clean and crisp, a fine early image that would look wonderful matted and framed (similar to that shown at right). (VG+). $54. 4446e. [stereoview] Highland Lighthouse, Cape Cod. (c.1870’s). By G. H. Nickerson, Provincetown. Rare view of the tall white stone light tower and 1 ½-story keeper’s dwellings, out buildings and fence. Located on a high bluff, cape Cod or Highland Light was a focal point for Victorian visitors and parked in front can be seen a large buggy packed with visitors. This extremely rare view shows good detail of the tower and dwelling though somewhat distant. View is clean but with moderate foxing. View was folded at center line but does not affect images. (G-). $24. 22197b. [Collection of photos and documents, US Coast Cutters Algonquin, Redwing, Tallapoosa, Unulga, Itasca, Shoshone c. 1920’s & 1930’s.] Wonderful extensive collection highlight the day to day duties of a Coast Guardsman in the 1920’s. It appears from the photographs that the owner once served aboard the CGC Algonquin in the Northwest, later being transferred to the Shoshone and others. Original album contains over 300 original b/w photographs of Coast Guard vessels, station life, gun drills, action and fires at sea, on leave and much more. Photos are in the 3x3 to 3x5 range and are mounted on album pages from the era. Interesting clear, close views are all in vg or better condition, pages a bit brittle from age but nicely intact. 22268. In addition the lot includes a wonderful U.S.C.G.C. Algonquin tinted photograph. The Algonquin was commissioned from 1898- 1930. During the early 1920"s she was assigned to the Bering Sea Patrol out of Seattle Washington and Astoria Oregon. The Algonquin was once a vessel of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service, transferring to the Coast Guard in 1915. The photograph measures 10" X 7" and is framed in in a vintage frame measuring 11 1/2" X 7 1/2". Early color is good, slight crease not to break surface, and very slight staining, no water damage. Identified in l/l corner "U.S.C.G.C. Algonquin June - 5 – 1920". Additional items in lot include: US Coast Guard Training Instructions Manual, Traning Station Alameda, 1942; Cash Pay Receipts; newspaper article describing the succesful war patrom of the submarine USS Wahoo; Specimine Examination Manual for Merchant Marine Deck Officer, USCG. 1943; US Coast Guard, Certificate of Discharge to Merchant Seaman, 1951. This collection was purchased from an estate in Astoria Oregon and is as found and provides a wonderful glimpse into early Coast Guard life. Complete lot of 310 items: $431 net. 21378. Vintage Monarch stereoscope stereo view viewer. For those of you who have vintage stereo views in your collection, this is a wonderful vintage viewer for use with your views. This is a great opportunity to clearly see the true depth of your views the way that they were originally intended. Viewer is in original condition complete with handle and eye shield and dates from about 1904. These viewers were supplied by the Keystone View Company for use with their view selections. Viewer is entirely original but in excellent, clean condition. (VG). $124 net. 21158. [Limited edition print] First Light [NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP] by Art Pressman. Fine limited edition color print was created from an original watercolor painting by Nantucket artist Art Pressman. The large print is signed and numbered of 500 copies by the artist and is printed on heavy card stock ready for framing. The print depicts the Nantucket Light Vessel No. 112 on station, where its mournful fog horn and light marked the treacherous Nantucket Shoals. This bright colorful print measures 19" x 24" including a 2 ½" border and shows a detailed view of the port side of the vessel. Mr. Pressman has been painting maritime subjects since the early 1970’s, with his work appearing in museums across the country. This would be a beautiful addition for the lighthouse and lightship enthusiast. Shipped rolled. Numbers available: Artist Proof #18/40 @ $78. 9108. [stereo view] Remains of City Fountain and Base of Lighthouse, St. Pierre, Martinique, West Indies. c.1902 by H. C. White Co. Clear view, somewhat soiled and with one chip to sky area, corner bent. Clear, close view shows a gentleman surveying the devastation from a recent storm. Behind the damaged fountain can be seen the foundation remains of a lighthouse, though I have not been able to discover exactly which light was in this area. A most interesting view and probably one of the few photos of the lighthouse remains. (G). $42. 9367. [stereo view] Sankaty Head Lighthouse, Nantucket. (c.1870’s). By J. Freeman, Nantucket. Rare view of the 1850 red and white brick light tower and 1 ½-story keeper’s dwelling and barn. Located on a high bluff on the east coast of the island, the light tower was 60 feet high and contained a second order Fresnel lens. This extremely rare view shows the tower and dwelling, with the keepers on the lantern walkway and a woman at the house below. Also fisible is the Fresnel lens within the lantern above. View is extremely clean and crisp, one of the nicest that I have had of this light. (VG+). $64. 2018. [stereo view] United States Life-Saving Exhibit, Louisiana Purchase Exposition. c.1904 by Keystone View Company. A detailed, close view showing the life-savers righting their capsized 34-foot motor lifeboat in drill, in front of a large crowd at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition. This is a wonderful, clear early view and shows good detail of the men, their uniforms and the lifeboat. Clean, some wear to image and mount. (G+). $32. 20136. CDV [Carte De Visite format] The "Grace Darling" Boat. c.1883. Early CDV format shows a fine, clear photograph of the boat used by famed heroine Grace darling in rescuing the crew of the Forfarshire in the Farne Islands in 1838. The view pictures the boat as a centerpiece in the exhibit of the Shipwrecked Fisherman’s & Mariners Royal Benevolent Society at the Great International Fisheries Exhibit in 1883. By London Stereoscopic Company. Quite rare and collectible, particularly of Grace Darling history. With lengthy description of the rescue on verso. Clean, crisp. (VG). $84. 5180b. [stereo view] Gay Head Light. Somewhat distant view of the tall brick lighthouse tower and double keeper’s dwelling, up on the tall and cliffs. Light foxing, and a bit underexposed. A good inexpensive view. (G) $18
4116b. [stereo view] Eastern Point Light and Fog Bell, Cape Ann, MA. (c. 1860-70) by Proctor Brothers, Gloucester, MA. Beautiful early view showing old (1832) tower, walkway, and bell tower. Clear, close image. A very nice view. (VG) $56. 4116f. [stereo view] [shown] Eastern Point Light and Fog Bell, Cape Ann, MA. (c. 1860-70) by Hervey Friend, Gloucester, MA. Beautiful early view showing old (1832) tower, walkway, and bell tower. Clear, close image, slight fold one corner of mount only. A nice view. (G+) . 5180. [stereo view] [shown] Gay Head Light. Clear, relatively close view of light and dwelling, with man on walkway looking through telescope. Moderate foxing and soiling. (FR) . 5299. [stereo view] Annisquam Light, Cape Ann. MA. (c. 1870) by E. G. Rollins. Nice early view shows the 1801 tower and walkway before they were re-built in 1897. Very slight stain, overall G+. $52. 6284. Eastern Point Light and Fog Bell, Cape Ann, MA. (c. 1860-70) by Cook & Friend, Gloucester, MA. Beautiful, unusually clean, early view showing old (1832) tower, walkway, and bell tower. Clear, close image, one of the nicest.. (VG) $62. 305. Eastern Point Light, Cape Ann, MA. (c. 1860-70) by G. K. Proctor, Salem, MA. Nice early view showing old (1832) tower, walkway, bell tower and dwelling. Slightly distant but nice, clear image. (VG) $56. 6560. Point Loma Light-House. 3½" x 5½". Nice close, clear dual image photo shows the light tower with fog signal and boiler-house behind. Inset shows closeup of the aero beacon within the lantern. Extensive hand written notes on obverse detail the equipment and specifications of the light and fog signals. On post card paper. (c. 1920). (VG). $16. 20131. [stereoview] Lighthouse at Point Reyes, California. (c.1870). Rare, close view by Edward J. Muybridge of San Francisco shows the squat iron tower and first order lens and lantern in great detail. The image is clear and close, showing in some detail the parapet, lens and lantern perched on the cliff edge. View is quite clear, with only a bit of light foxing, on yellow mount. Some hand written notes on mount. Quite scarce California view. (VG). $240 net. 724. [photo] Eastern Point Light, Cape Ann. Artistic and clear 4" x 6" view of light station with fog bell tower. Clear, nice detail, on mat. A nice crisp view for framing. (VG). $10. 5128. U.S. Coast Guard boat crews landing on a beach in Alaska. Labeled on back: "USS Mojave, U.S.C.G." 3 1/2"x5", on post card paper, clear, slight soil. (G) $18. 6283. [stereo view] Some Operations of the Life-Saving Corps [Service], Jamestown Exposition. #14219. c.1907 by Keystone View Company. Same beautiful clear b/w image as above, featuring the Life-Saving Service performing breeches buoy drill at the Jamestown Exposition. On the back is a lengthy description of the work of the Life-Saving Service. Clean, crisp clear view. (VG). $26. [same] Creased through one image. (F). $10. 920. [stereo view] Life-Saving Station near Cliff House, San Francisco, California. c.1900 by Underwood & Underwood. A clean, clear view showing bridge and cable arrangements to offshore rocks. In the foreground is a heavy winch and jib arrangement, making us somewhat unsure as to exactly what portion of the station this might be. Is this view of construction equipment, or was the rocky area used to launch their boats? Your guess? Nevertheless, it is a clear, clean view and quite interesting. (VG). $58. 4116d. Eastern Point Light and Fog Bell, Cape Ann, MA. (c. 1860-70) by Charles A. Beckford, Salem, MA. Beautiful early view showing old (1832) tower, walkway, and bell tower. Clear, close image, slight soil spot, few small ink spots but still a nice view. (G) $38. 5307. Boston Light. (c. 1870) Clear, close view showing tower, dwelling and fog signal building. Some foxing to sky . Nice view. (G). $48. 535-4566. Cape Neddick Light, York, Maine by Keystone View Co. (c.1910) Very clear, crisp, clean view. (F) $18. 5153. [stereo view] Boston Light [taken from Middle Brewster Island] Clear, clean though slightly distant view by E.R. Hills. (c. 1870-80) (VG) $36. Shown at beginning of page is an original watercolor , image size 14 1/4" X 21 3/4", painted on Arches 300 pound cold pressed paper, mounted in an acid free double mat under glass in a gold frame. Frame dimensions are 23" X 30 1/2". This painting depicts the liner SS United States passing the Ambrose Lightship (LV-111/WAL-533) at the end of her record breaking maiden voyage in July 1952. The United States had departed New York on July 3 and taking departure from Ambrose Lightship had made the crossing to Bishops Rock, England in 3 days, 10 hours and 40 minutes, averaging 35.39 knots during the trip. She made the return trip in 3 days, twelve hours and 12 minutes at an average speed of 34.5 knots. Ambrose Lightship was built at Bath, Maine in 1926. She was 132 feet in length, with a 30 foot beam and a displacement of 775 tons. She was assigned to the Ambrose station during the periods of 1932 to 1942 and 1945 to 1952 when she was relieved by the new WLV-613. She was then assigned to the Portland, Maine station until 1969 and decommissioned that year. SS United States was completed at Newport News, Virginia in 1952 and served as the flagship of United States Lines until she was laid up in 1969. She is currently at Philadelphia awaiting disposition. She was the fastest liner ever built with quadruple screws and a 240,000 shaft horsepower steam plant which drove her 990 foot 53000 ton hull at speeds as high as 40 knots. Price on request.
GERALD LEVEY - American - 1930 - Gerald Levey is a nationally recognized marine artist whose work is known for its salty ambiance and authenticity. Levey's spirited seascapes and ship portraits are based on his long professional life at sea as a career naval officer. He joined the Navy on his 17th birthday, and served in Pacific Fleet ships as an enlisted man for four years before winning an appointment to the Midshipman program at Columbia. Upon graduation and commissioning, he volunteered for submarine duty, served in both diesel and nuclear submarines and rose to command of USS SABLEFISH, a diesel attack submarine. After his retirement from the Navy, he continued to work closely with nuclear attack submarines and their crews to develop search and attack tactics. He received the Navy Distinguished Public Service award for leading the tactical development program for 688 Class nuclear attack submarines. As a high school art student in Brooklyn, N.Y., Levey roamed the city's waterfront, sketching and absorbing atmosphere. He is a recognized expert in both naval and commercial vessels. His paintings of the final years of the great New York port are particularly vivid and document the working merchant ships and harbor craft of the twentieth century. He is a frequent exhibitor at the Maritime Gallery at the Mystic Seaport where he was awarded the prestigious Rudolph Shaeffer prize at the 1985 Mystic International Show and the Mystic Seaport Purchase Award for the 1991 International exhibit. He is an Artist Member and a past officer of the American Society of Marine Artists and has been designated as a Navy and Coast Guard artist. He is listed in the Dictionary of Sea Painters, an authoritative compilation of American and European marine artists of the Fifteenth through the Twentieth centuries. Levey is also listed in the Artist Bluebook at AskArt.com. Several hundred of Levey's paintings hang in the wardrooms of naval vessels, in the corporate offices of the seagoing community and in the homes of collectors who value his paintings for their authenticity and style. Levey’s paintings have appeared in Naval History Magazine, the Journal of the Steamship Society of America, Towline, the Moran Towing Company magazine and The Log of the Mystic Seaport Museum. His paintings are in the permanent collections of the Mystic Seaport Museum, the Lyman Allyn Art Museum, the Coast Guard Academy, the Submarine Memorial Museum, the Mariners Museum in Newport News , Virginia , the U.S. Naval Academy Museum at Annapolis, the Charlestown Navy Yard Museum in the Boston National Historic Park and in the Los Angeles Maritime Museum. The following biography is from the artist: Please contact us for more information, paintings available or to commission your maritime scenes. 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
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