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United States Lighthouse Service Bulletins 1912-1935

27172. (copy) Bureau of Lighthouses. Lighthouse Service Bulletins. Wash. 1912-1935. Complete set Volumes I – IV for a total of 288 issues.. Lighthouse Service Bulletins were issued monthly updating keepers and personnel on new technology and equipment, new construction, changes in personnel, fires and other disasters, punishments to keepers and personnel, lightships damages or driven off station, lives saved, and much more. Long sought after, these are made from the first full set that I have ever been able to find. These are probably the most informative look into the condition and day to day operations of the Lighthouse Service that I have yet found. The original issues measured 5 ½” x 9” and were 4 pages each, for a total of 1152 original pages of information. Our set reproduces these in four volumes of about 151 pages each. Each volume is fully indexed as were the originals and is spiral bound. This is an unprecedented lot of information, superb for reading and research. Vol. I. 1912 – 1917. 304 pages. $64. Vol. II. 1918 – 1923. 325 pages. $68. Vol. III. 1924 – 1929. 324 pages. $68. Vol. IV. 1930 – 1935. 237 pages. $50. Full set 4 volumes $225 (savings of $25)

28119. (architectural drawing) Cat Head. U.S. Light Vessels Nos. 51, 52, 53 and 54. December 8, 1891. F. W. Wheeler & Company ship-builders of West Bay City, Michigan. Original architectural drawing on linen measures 23 ½” x 36” and is hand drawn in two colors. Two views, one from top and one from side, show Cat Head as mounted on the deck of the lightship. The cat head is a beam projecting from each side of the bows of a ship, almost horizontally. It is designed for the purpose of raising the anchor from the surface of the water to the deck without touching the bows, and for carrying the anchor on its stock end when suspended outside the ship's side. It is furnished with sheaves at the outer end, and the inner end (which is called the cat’s tail) fits down on the cat-beam. This original architectural drawing represents a great view into the design and construction of a portion of this style of lightship. The drawing is quite beautiful and would be wonderful for research or to frame for display. Extremely scarce. Very good condition, clean crisp, no tears. (VG+). $185. 

28119b. (architectural drawing) Awning Stanchion, Full Size Sketch. U.S. Light Vessels Nos. 51, 52, 53 and 54. October 20, 1891. F. W. Wheeler & Company ship-builders of West Bay City, Michigan. Original architectural drawing on linen measures 11 ¾” x 28 ¾”  and is hand drawn in two colors. Four views, one from top and one from side as well as views of brackets, show stanchion that was mounted on the railing to support the canvas awning on the stern and midships of the vessel. This original architectural drawing represents a great view into the design and construction of a portion of this style of lightship. The drawing is quite beautiful and would be wonderful for research or to frame for display. Extremely scarce. Very good condition, bright, clean crisp, no tears. (VG+). $135

7463bbb. United States Lighthouse Service Dinner Plate c.1906. Scarce, original United States Lighthouse Service Dinner Plate. Original “ United States Light House Service” blue pattern. This is a scarce original china dinnerware piece from the United States Lighthouse Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at the light stations. There were three patterns used over the years by the Lighthouse Establishment and Service and this is the latter of the three patterns. About 1900 this pattern was instituted, and consisted of a turquoise lighthouse within a circle, with a turquoise perimeter stripe. Plate is back-marked “Haviland France . James M. Shaw & Co., New York . 1906   11.”. There are no other markings visible. Plate is complete, clean and bright, no wear, as nice as they come. Measurements 9 1/8” diameter. A scarce early dinnerware piece. (F-). $795 net.

7463ccc. United States Lighthouse Service Deep Soup Bowl c.1905. Scarce, original United States Lighthouse Service Deep Soup Bowl. Original “ United States Light House Service” blue pattern. This is a scarce original china dinnerware piece from the United States Lighthouse Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms and at the light stations. There were three patterns used over the years by the Lighthouse Establishment and Service and this is the latter of the three patterns. About 1900 this pattern was instituted, and consisted of a turquoise lighthouse within a circle, with a turquoise perimeter stripe. Plate is back-marked “Haviland France . James M. Shaw & Co., New York . 1905   1.”. There are no other markings visible. Plate is complete, clean and bright, no wear, as nice as they come. Measurements 9 1/8” diameter. A scarce early dinnerware piece. (F-).  $825 net.

27182b. (Architect’s view) Fourth Order Light House, Mobile Middle Bay, Alabama. c.1888. American Architect and Building News. April 14, 1888. A beautifully detailed, hand colored, original plan image from the American Architect and Building News. This image is extremely hard to find, as the American Architect and Building News not only had a very small circulation during that time, but very few were actually preserved or colored as this has been. It measures 5 ½” by 7 ½” and had been professionally matted. Overall mat size  11 ¾” by 9 ½”. Due to high labor costs in the post-Civil-War South, the lighthouse was prefabricated in the North and then shipped to Mobile Point, where it arrived in 1885. The screwpile lighthouse consisted of a wooden hexagonal dwelling with a roof that slopped upwards to the centrally located lantern room. The lighthouse was supported by seven legs extending from each corner of the superstructure. After the piles had been screwed into the bottom of the bay, the structure suddenly settled seven and a half feet on September 12, 1885. Wooden piles were hurriedly driven around the screwpiles and succeeded in stabilizing the lighthouse. On December 1, 1885, the light from a fourth-order Fresnel lens first cast its beam from atop the lighthouse. Today the structure still exists, topped by a red navigational beacon. Finely detailed and beautifully hand-colored, shrink wrapped. Plan is in fine condition, clean and crisp, perfect for framing. (F).  $122. 

6333y, z. Putnam, George R. SENTINEL OF THE COASTS - THE LOG OF A LIGHTHOUSE ENGINEER. NY. 1937. 1st. ed. 368pp. Well illustrated with over 60 photos. This historical and descriptive work by the retired Commissioner of Lighthouses includes chapters on the history and organization of the Lighthouse Service, the perils of lightships, fog and radio, tenders, romance of the buoys, the government workers, and much more. A most important book that has become quite scarce. Unusually good condition for this title, clean, bright, tight, only soiling and fading to the spine. (VG). $88 net.

6366v. Putnam, George R. LIGHTHOUSES AND LIGHTSHIPS OF THE UNITED STATES. Cambridge, MA. 1933 2nd ed. 324pp. DJ. Contains 48 photos and maps. Historical and descriptive work by the Commissioner of lighthouses. Good information from a most reliable source, nice overall view. Includes chapters on the history and organization, Boston Light and the Colonial Lights, US lighthouses around the country, lighthouse construction and apparatus, lightships and lighthouse tenders, buoys and daymarks, fog signals, the light-keepers, and much more. This most important work has become quite scarce. Unusually good copy, overall clean, light age toning, edge wear to dj. (VG-).  $124.

6366u. Putnam, George R. LIGHTHOUSES AND LIGHTSHIPS OF THE UNITED STATES. Cambridge , MA . 1933 2nd. ed. 324 pp. DJ.  Scarce title contains 48 photos and maps. Historical and descriptive work by the Commissioner of Lighthouses. Excellent information from a most reliable source, nice overall view. Includes chapters on the history and organization, Boston Light and the Colonial Lights, US lighthouses around the country, lighthouse construction and apparatus, lightships and lighthouse tenders, buoys and daymarks, fog signals, the light-keepers, and much more. This most important work has become extremely scarce. Light wear, contents clean and tight in fairly good dj, though shipped and tape repaired. Still a nice bright copy.  (VG).   $188 net.  

5285f. Weiss, George. THE LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE - ITS HISTORY, ACTIVITIES AND ORGANIZATION; Service Monographs of the United States Government No 40. Institute for Government Research. Baltimore . 1926. Title page stamped with property stamp of U. S. Lighthouse Service, Supt. of Lighthouses, Portland, Oregon June 5, 1939. Also stamped with later U. S. Coast Guard, Aids to Navigation, 13th Coast Guard District. Offers a complete compilation of history, activities, organization, personnel, publications, equipment and laws relating to the Lighthouse Service. Possibly the most complete, well organized overview of the Lighthouse Service. An indispensable reference and most interesting reading. Cloth bound, some wear, hinges worn but clean. (VG-)  $88.

9198c. United States Life-Saving Service. REGULATIONS RELATING TO LIFE-SAVING SERVICE – PRINTED FOR THE USE OF THE LIGHT-HOUSE ESTABLISHMENT. GPO. Wash. 1873. 48p. Contains complete Rules and Regulations for the Life-Saving Service including, organization, duties of keepers and surfmen, fiscal management, general instructions, signals for Life-saving Stations, management of open boats in surf, instructions for saving persons from drowning, samples of nine Life-Saving Service forms and journal, and more. These early rules were promulgated at the early inception of the Service when there were only three Life-Saving Districts in the country and are most interesting and informative. With line-cut illustrations and one color plate, original ¼ morocco and cloth, gilt embossed. Boards with some soil and expected wear, hinges and spine professionally reinforced,  contents crisp, only light foxing, unusually good condition. Extremely scarce! (VG). $295.

21346. Grubb, Russell. THACHER ISLAND - An Adventure with Keeper Russell Grubb, Rockport. 1988, probable 1st. edition, 8vo, 115 pp. A wonderful day-by-day account of the author’s life as caretaker at the Cape Ann Light Station on Thatcher’s island in the 1980’s. Living at this remote outpost presented numerous challenges which needed to be met as necessity arose. Being cut off from the mainland for extensive periods of time, “Keeper” Grubb was well provided for with his ingenious manor and indomitable spirit. Great reading, if only we all had such an opportunity. Cardboard covers, spiral bound, type-written. (VG).  $18.

Tag, Phyllis L. The Lighthouse Keepers of the Great Lakes. Incredible set of five volumes is the culmination of years of research at the national Archives, log books, payroll records and many other sources. Each book lists lighthouse keepers both alphabetically and by station, including full name, date of birth and death when known, rank, light stations, reason for leaving, etc. Includes thousands of listings and is by far the most complete such listing ever completed. These volumes are long out of print and nearly impossible to find today. Only one set remains.

Tag, Phyllis L. The Lighthouse Keepers of Lake Michigan. 1998. Spiral bound. Approx 200 pages. $85.

Tag, Phyllis L. The Lighthouse Keepers of Lake Superior. 1998. Spiral bound. Approx 150 pages. $75

Tag, Phyllis L. The Lighthouse Keepers of Lake Huron. 1998. Spiral bound. Approx 120 pages. $75

2891. [bid booklet] U. S. Light-House Establishment. SPECIFICATIONS FOR LIGHTSHIPS NOS. 47, 48, 49, and 50. 1895. 46 pp. 9½” x 12”. Contains complete Advertisement, Instructions to Bidders, Bid Form, Guarantee, Contracts and Specifications for the above composite steel frame wood planked light vessels. Specifications detail all manner of construction and equipment of these beautiful vessels, from keel and frame, masts, lights, pumps, lantern houses, day marks, spars, rigging, boilers, whistle machinery, boats, ballast, sails, painting and more. Rare, unusual document containing an exceptional amount of detailed information relative to this scarce design and the work intended to be performed. Lightships 47, 48 and 49 were built in South Boston, LV 50 was built in San Francisco. They were the first to be equipped with steam windless when built. Excellent for research, interesting reading. Clean, save misc. pencil notations on wraps and occasionally throughout, moisture staining upper corner,  intact, light wear. (VG-). $285.

27477. Putnam, George R. (Commissioner of Lighthouses) RADIO FOG SIGNALS AND THEIR USE IN NAVIGATION IN CONNECTION WITH THE RADIOCOMPASS. United States Lighthouse Service. GPO. 2nd. 1924. 28p. Soft wraps. Detailed work describes completely the theory and operation of the new systems of radio-beacons installed on the coasts for guidance of marine traffic. Includes locations, theory, principles of operation, equipment, systems, history and station locations. Illustrated with maps and some wonderful photographs. Clean, tight. Rare title by the Commissioner of Lighthouses. (VG+). $245.

6332nx3. Lighthouse Service. LIST OF BEACONS, BUOYS AND DAYMARKS IN THE FIRST LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. 1898. Wash. 1898. 126 p. Soft wraps.  Includes all of the coastline of the First Lighthouse District from the the Canadian border to Hampton Harbor, New Hampshire. Includes descriptions of lights and light vessels, buoys, fog signals as well as other important information. Includes location, height above water, distance seen, candlepower, description of structure, and more. Some soiling and chipping to wraps, contents unusually clean and intact, tight. Very difficult to find these early lists and well worth the search. Excellent resource. (VG).  $110 net.

6332ox3. Lighthouse Service. LIGHT LIST INCLUDING FOG SIGNALS PACIFIC COAST OF THE UNITED STATES, CANADA, HAWAIIAN AND SAMOAN ISLANDS. 1931. Wash. 275pp. Desirable listing includes detailed information on all lighthouses, lightships, post lights and other aids to navigation including location, characteristics, order of light, apparatus or illuminant, height, color and peculiarities, fog signal information, and much more. Soft wraps unusually intact, only light wear. Contents quite clean, tight save some staining on title pages, wraps chipped, brittle, portion back wrap missing. Very difficult to find these early Pacific Coast Lighthouse Service lists. (VG-)  $74.

6332px3. Lighthouse Service. BUOY (AND LIGHT) LIST NARRAGANSETT BAY TO CAPE MAY INCLUDING NEW YORK HARBOR. Third Lighthouse District. Wash. 1923. 134p. Soft wraps. Covers the coast and harbors from Naragansett Bay , Rhode Island to Cape May , New Jersey . Includes descriptions of lights and light vessels, buoys, fog signals as well as other important information. Includes location, height above water, distance seen, candlepower, description of structure, and more. Overall in unusually good condition for an early list, covers nicely intact with only light wear to base of spine, contents clean and tight, a very good copy. Very difficult to find these early lists and well worth the search. (VG+)    $48 net.

6332-1. U. S. Lighthouse Service. LIGHT LIST [INCLUDING LIGHTS, RADIOBEACONS, FOG SIGNALS AND UNLIGHTED BUOYS AND BEACONS EASTPORT, MAINE, TO AND INCLUDING CHESAPEAKE BAY. FIRST TO FIFTH LIGHTHOUSE DISTRICTS. Wash. 1937. 445 p. Soft wraps.  Includes all of the coastline of the First through Fifth Lighthouse Districts from the St. Croix River south to and including the Chesapeake Bay. Includes descriptions of lights and light vessels, buoys, fog signals as well as other important information. Includes location, height above water, distance seen, candlepower, description of structure, and more. Overall clean, tight, moderate wear, a few stains, intact but a few tears, small portion of wraps missing on spine, tight. Very difficult to find these early Lighthouse Service lists and well worth the search. (VG-). $54 net.

2897a. Small, Isaac M., TRUE STORIES OF CAPE COD.  Buzzards Bay. 1934. 95pp. Soft wraps. Isaac Small was for sixty years the marine reporting agent stationed at Highland Light, whose duty it was to report incoming shipping. His experience and knowledge of this area of Cape Cod   provide a solid background for this history and tales of the area. Born in Highland Village , North Truro in 1845, Mr Small’s father was the Keeper at Highland Light, where he grew up. After graduating from school in 1863 he took charge of the Telegraph office at the light. Full of information on the buildings and lore of the outer cape including the lighthouses, life-saving and the wrecks of the day as well as life on the outer Cape, this is a most interesting and valuable piece. Includes a short biography and a bit about his life living at Highland Lighthouse. Well illustrated with 21 photos. 4TO. Contents clean, tight, only very little wear to wraps, en excellent copy and most difficult to find. (VG+).  $88 net.

7119k. Small, Isaac M., SHIPWRECKS ON CAPE COD . North Truro , MA . May 1st, 1928. 86pp. Soft wraps. Inscribed by author Isaac Small: “With kind regards from Isaac Morton Small, Highlands of Cape Cod , July 25th, 1931.” Isaac Small was for sixty years the marine reporting agent stationed at Highland Light, whose duty it was to report incoming shipping. His experience and knowledge of this area of Cape Cod provides a solid background for this history of these prominent wrecks of the area. Born in Highland Village , North Truro in 1845, Mr. Small’s father was the Keeper at Highland Light, where he grew up. After graduating from school in 1863 he took charge of the Telegraph office at the light. Includes full information on the light, the life-saving and the wrecks of the day. Illustrated with photos. 4TO. Contents clean, crisp, tight, just occasional light browning from age, wraps nicely intact. (VG+) $78.

5416c,e. Small, Isaac M., JUST A LITTLE ABOUT THE LOWER CAPE FROM PROVINCETOWN TO BREWSTER and the Journey of the Mayflower Pilgrims. North Truro , MA . May 1st, 1926. 71pp. Soft wraps. Isaac Small was for sixty years the marine reporting agent stationed at Highland Light, whose duty it was to report incoming shipping. His experience and knowledge of this area of Cape Cod   provide a solid background for this history and tales of the area. Born in Highland Village , North Truro in 1845, Mr. Small’s father was the Keeper at Highland Light, where he grew up. After graduating from school in 1863 he took charge of the Telegraph office at the light. Full of information on the lighthouses, the life-saving and the wrecks of the day. Illustrated with photos. 4TO. Contents clean, tight, only light wear to wraps, few edge stains. (VG) $108 net.

2894. (advertising window card) Small, Isaac M., CAPE COD STORIES c.1930’s. Isaac Small was for sixty years the marine reporting agent stationed at Highland Light, whose duty it was to report incoming shipping. His experience and knowledge of this area of Cape Cod   provide a solid background for his pamphlets chronicling the history and tales of the area. Window advertising card measures 9” x 11” and promoted his book Cape Cod Stories for $1.00, on sale within. Rare find, would go well with a collection of his wonderful illustrated booklets. Some soiling, one corner fold. (VG-). $34 net.

5174g. Lincoln , Joseph C., RUGGED WATER, New York . 1924. 385p. DJ. Hard bound. A gripping, fictional account by one of Cape Cods ' most noted writers of the Life-Saving Service on the outer Cape . The “Setucket”Life-Saving Station is left in the charge of Calvin Homer. A raging storm proves that the right man was at the head of the crew when, under Homer’s command, all those stranded on a vessel were saved. Later Homer would be made Number One man. This account appears to be the Monomoy Point Station as the basis for the story, with a good account of the day to day as well as rescue activity. Clean, light age toning, tight, in gilt embossed sunned binding and in original [though many chips and portion of spine missing] dust jacket. Quite rare to find this title with its dust wrap. (VG). $32.

7441e. Foley, George F. Jr., SINBAD OF THE COAST GUARD. New York . 1946. 2nd printing. 157p. DJ. Illustrated by Coast Guard artist George Gray. This is the true story of Sinbad, the famous mascot of the Coast Guard Cutter Campbell, whose exploits in his eight years at sea have become legends. His chunky black and white figure is known at a hundred ports, from Greenland where he nearly caused an international incident – to Africa , where he was the guest at a Sultan’s palace. He stops traffic when he comes to Boston and New York, and in Ireland, the Belfast newspaper runs a notice in its columns whenever Sinbad is in port. Appropriately, Sinbad’s story is told by a fellow member of the Coast Guard.  Clean, tight, in bright but worn dj. Sought after title. (VG).   $48.

28109. Leighton, Clare, WHERE LAND MEETS SEA – The Enduring Cape Cod. Riverside. 2nd. 1973. Soft wraps. 202p. Illustrated with many wood engravings by Clare Leighton. A classic volume summons up the delights of this unique stretch of New England coastline, revealing the feel and spirit of this historic area. Included are chapters on the hurricanes and storms, lighthouses, shipwrecks, the outer beach and more. Fine reading. (tight, light soiling. (VG). $12.

28110. Kittredge, Henry C., CAPE COD – Its People and Their History. Boston. 1968. 344p. DJ. First published in 1930, this book is a detailed history of the peninsula. From the naming and settlement of every Cape town, the author moves chronologically through time, with a few backtracks to cover special topics like religion, wars, the canal, whaling and fisheries. Of utmost importance, of course, is the continuing relationship of the residents to the sea. Some of the most fascinating (and brutal and tragic) stories can be found in the "Storms, Wrecks, and Wreckers" chapter. Truly sobering is the reproduction of a map showing the location of every known shipwreck off Cape Cod just from 1880 to 1903, when 540 wrecks were reported. On the lighter side is the chapter regarding the construction of the Canal. Cutting a waterway through the Buzzard's Bay area had been an occasional topic of conversation and speculation since 1676. Thoroughly enjoyable, fiklled with information. Clean, tight, in worn and chipped dj. (VG). $16.

Bishop and Clerks Lighthouse, Hyannis, Mass. Coast Guard photo. 

5266k. Cusack, Zugbee. COLLECTOR'S LUCK - A THOUSAND YEARS AT LEWIS BAY , CAPE COD . Stoneham , MA . 1967. Second Printing. 235pp. DJ. Autographed by the author. Illustrated with photos. An unusually nice compilation of information on the area. Contains within a great deal of history of the lights and lifesaving of New England, with photos, including some more obscure lights such as Bishop and Clerks (photo shows the Lighthouse Service blowing up the abandoned light), South Hyannis Light, Point Gammon Light and many others. Excellent reading, some obscure information. Clean, tight copy. Some foxing and wear to dj.  (VG) $28.

5266m. Cusack, Zugbee. COLLECTOR'S LUCK - A THOUSAND YEARS AT LEWIS BAY , CAPE COD . Stoneham , MA . 1967. Third Printing. 235pp. Autographed by the author. Illustrated with photos. An unusually nice compilation of information on the area. Contains within a great deal of history of the lights and lifesaving of New England, with photos, including some more obscure lights such as Bishop and Clerks (photo shows the Lighthouse Service blowing up the abandoned light), South Hyannis Light, Point Gammon Light and many others. Excellent reading, some obscure information. Clean, tight copy..  (VG+) $26.

27436. (document) U. S. Department of Commerce, Bureau of Lighthouses. Circular Letter No. 147. Political Activity. February 6, 1920. One page typed circular reminds keepers regarding the statutory inhibition against certain forms of political activity during campaigns, running for office, etc.  This particular circular was evidently intended for certain keepers, as it is receipted in ink by “J.P.B.” Principal Keeper, and the two assistant keepers and dated. Circular is signed (by stamp) "G R Putnam", the Commissioner of Lighthouses. Overall clean, intact, light wear. (VG). $78.

5426e. Beston, Henry. THE OUTERMOST HOUSE – A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod . New York . 1929 [1st U.S. ed.] Even though not marked, believe this is the second printing( First being 1928). 222p. 31 photographs, many by Bradford . A classic of American nature writing, The Outermost House is the journal of a year spent in a small cottage, “The Fo’Castle”, on Coast Guard Beach in Eastham. Through these wonderful writings we can sense the true feeling of life on the solitary beach as we watch the seasons unfold. As we watch the Coast Guardsmen patrol the beach for wrecks and invite a few in to warm themselves, we see too the numerous shore birds and other creatures of the dune world. Cited in 1960 by federal officials as one of the motivating forces in the creation of the Cape Cod National Seashore, this is a true classic and a wonderful vehicle by which to experience the outer beaches. Spine sunned, light wear, frontis page removed, contents clean and tight, otherwise VG+. Scarce early edition.  $78.

6332mx3. Coast Guard. LIGHT LIST GREAT LAKES UNITED STATES AND CANADA , NINTH COAST GUARD DISTRICT. CG-59. Wash. 1954. 332 p. Soft wraps. Covers the entire Great Lakes both American and Canadian sides, also the St. Lawrence River and Niagara River.  Includes descriptions of lights and light vessels, buoys, fog signals as well as other important information. Includes location, height above water, distance seen, candlepower, description of structure, and more. Overall in very good condition for an early list, covers with light wear and chipping but intact. Contents quite clean and tight. Extremely difficult to find these Great Lakes lists and well worth the search. (VG). $32 net.

22156L. [powder can label] DU PONT LIFE SAVING SERVICE POWDER CAN LABEL. Original label from the square tin can that once held black powder manufactured by E. I. Du Pont De Nemours & Company possibly for the Life-Saving Service. On the side was affixed this very nice circular label with a scene of a Life-Saving Service boat pulling toward a wreck in the background, surrounded by “DU PONT LIFE SAVING SERVICE POWDER. E. I. Du Pont De Nemours & Company, Wilmington , Delaware , U.S.A. ” Although it is not certain that Du Pont produced powder for general use by the Life-Saving Service, it is believed that they did submit samples for testing and evaluation and probably bid on such contracts. This is a great find and a wonderful display piece. (VG).  $64 net.

7159n. (magazine) THE MENTOR. July 1925. Pub. Springfield , Ohio . 66 pp. Special issue devoted to the U. S. Coast Guard, Lifesaving Service and Lighthouse Service contains 4 articles with beautiful illustrations chronicling the history and work of the Life-Saving Service, the Light-House Service and the Coast Guard. Includes an article on "Lighthouses Tended by Women", article on Winslow Homer titled "He Painted the Might of the Sea" and containing reproductions of his paintings of the Lifesaving Service, a  photo-article titled "Picturesque Lighthouses", featuring photos of 11 different lighthouses, article "Through Calm & Storm" relating to lighthouses & Coast Signals, and the article "Knights of the Wave" 17 pages with 16 photos relating "The Story of Rescue at Sea-Duties, Responsibilities and Perilous Service of the Coast Guard of Today". An important lighthouse and life-saving issue. Good condition, only light wear and soiling to wraps. (VG).   $32.

20146c. Life-Saving Service. REVISED REGULATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE LAWS UPON WHICH THEY ARE BASED - 1884. Wash. GPO. 1884. 155 pp. Full updated revised regulations include organization, appointments, duties of officers and crews, patrol, action at wrecks, uniforms, general provisions, complete beach apparatus drill, open surfboat drill, signal code, first aid, use of lifeboats, and much more. Also includes laws relating to the Life-Saving Service, directions for restoring the apparently drowned, treatment of frostbite, rules and regulations of the Board of Life-Saving Appliances, care and use of the self-bailing and self-righting life-boat, instructions for the management of the life-boat transporting carriage, towing of lifeboats, management of open boats in the surf, a complete example of journal forms in use, and more. Well illustrated. An extremely rare issue of the Rules and Regulations! In original gilt embossed brown cloth, spine tight but upper cover hinge becoming loose, corners bumped, gilding bright. Contents clean, tight. (VG-).  $235. (also 1877 available). 

22355f. U. S. Life-Saving Service prints by Fred S. Cozzens, 1890 as reproduced by the Illustrated American Supplement, 1890. The original paintings were done in 1887 by renowned marine artist Fred S. Cozzens (1856-1928) who studied at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in New York . Cozzens did many watercolors of yachting scenes and some views of the U. S. Life-Saving Service as we see here. Both are large 10 ½” x 15", original 1890 color prints from the original paintings. One print is entitled "Hold Fast There" [launching to the wreck], and the other "Now Then Boys" [returning with the rescued passengers]. These would look wonderful framed for a display or wall decoration. Clean, crisp, a superb pair. (VG+).  $285 net.

2845. (Architect’s view) A Life-Saving Station for the Coast of New England by Albert B. Bibb, Architect c.1886. American Architect and Building News. January 23, 1886. A beautifully detailed, hand colored, original plan image from the American Architect and Building News shows Albert Bibb’s design for a life-saving station for the New England coast. Later known as the Bibb #2  Type. This image is extremely hard to find, as the American Architect and Building News not only had a very small circulation during that time, but very few were actually preserved or colored as this has been. Plan measures 8 ¾” x 6 ¼” inches and has been professionally matted. Overall mat size  9 by 11 inches. Plan includes  elevation view and small plan view. Finely detailed and beautifully hand-colored, plan is shrink wrapped for protection. Plan is in near fine condition, clean and crisp, perfect for framing. (F-). $128. 

27449. (copy) Diary of Joshua Hardy, Light Keeper, Chatham Twin Lights, Chatham , Mass c.1870-1895. Typed transcript of the diary of Light Keeper Joshua Hardy kept while keeper of Chatham ’s twin lighthouses c.1870-1895. Includes great account of life at the lights, shipwrecks, repairs and operation of the lights, fish ashore and more. Great reading or for for research. 17 pages, spiral bound. $8

27450. (copy) United States Life-Saving Service Wreck Reports – Old Harbor Station 1898 – 1913. Typed transcript of the official wreck report book kept by Keeper Hezekiah F. Doane, who was keeper at the Old Harbor Life-Saving Station during this period. Reports date from May 24, 1898 to August 14, 1913. Includes all aspects of the rescues, vessel type and situation, apparatus used, lives saves and much more. 30 pages, spiral bound. $10.

27451. (copy) United States Life-Saving Service Wreck Reports – Monomoy Station 1883 – 1915. Typed transcript of the official wreck report book kept by the Keeper at the Monomoy Life-Saving Station during this period. Reports date from November 17, 1883 to May 28, 1915. Includes all aspects of the rescues, vessel type and situation, apparatus used, lives saves and much more. 62 pages, spiral bound. $16.

8325b. Douglass, J. W. [for Capt. Ottinger]. APPEAL OF CAPTAIN DOUGLASS OTTINGER AGAINST THE PASSAGE IN THE SENATE, OF HOUSE RESOLUTION, 125, 1ST SESSION, 49TH CONGRESS. January 1887. 20p. Soft wraps. Rare report on behalf of Captain Douglass Ottinger’s claim him as the sole inventor of the life or surf car and requests that Congress delay presenting an award for same to Mr. Joseph Francis. Includes detailed testimony by Captain Ottinger as to the details of his invention and its introduction into the Life-Saving Service, as well as testimony by members of the revenue Cutter Service, Representative William A. Newell, and many others. A most important original early account of the development of this important piece of equipment. Clean, crisp, little wear. (VG+).  $134.

27485. [set 6 trade cards] Liebig Company Life Saving Set c.1880. Set of six turn of the century trade cards for Liebig Company’s Fleisch Extract. Published by Liebig’s Company in Antwerp. Superb set depicts the life saving crews rescuing sailors by breeches buoy and by surfboat. Meat extract had been conceived by German chemist Justus von Liebig, it was a method to preserve meat with all its nutrients while reducing its size. New marketing strategies were to be devised to publicize the new product which at the time was perceived as revolutionary (1850). Mr. Boucicaut, the owner of a department store in Paris, had a brilliant idea, that of giving as a present an illustrated card to every kid and mum in the shop. Every Thursday new cards were distributed so to keep the kids interested in going back regularly to the store. This kind of advertisement spread very quickly in Paris where lithographers were soon to become very fashionable. They used to prepare standard card designs to which it was later added a caption for the specific product they had to publicize. The Liebig Company started publication around 1870 and ended in 1975, after having published more than 11,000 different types of cards; every subject is nearly always in a set made up of six cards. Liebig Company is now renown for having published cards for more then a century. Liebig cards collection is still very appreciated today for their high quality of printing and design which was never really matched by any other company. Set is in fine condition, clean and bright, a lovely set that would grace any collection. (F-).   $124.

21460c. Lighthouse Service. THE UNITED STATES LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE. Washington . GPO. 1923. 111p. Original soft wraps. Provides a complete and detailed overview of the U. S. Light-House Service, its history as well as descriptions of various lighthouses, light-vessels, river-lights, fog signals, duties of personnel, etc. Chapters include Duties and Organization, Jurisdiction, Cooperation, National Defense Activities of the Lighthouse Service, District Limits and Offices, Aids to Navigation, History and Growth of the Lighthouse Service, Types of Construction of Lighthouses, Lighting Apparatus and Illuminants, Distinctiveness and Characteristics of Lights, Visibility and Candlepower of Lights, Fog Signals, Radio Fog Signals, Buoys, River Lighting, Lighthouse Depots, Light Vessels, Lighthouse Tenders, Recently Built Lighthouses and Vessels, Personnel, Light-Keeper’s Quarters, Saving Life and Property, Lighting of Bridges, Private Aids to Navigation, Laws, Publications, Exhibits of the Lighthouse Service, Past and Present Officers of the Lighthouse Service, and much more. Well illustrated with over 50 official photographs. Contents unusually clean and tight, rarely opened. Possibly the most complete and well organized overview of the Lighthouse Service available, extremely rare. (VG+).  $220 net.

6364h. Johnson, Arnold Burges, Chief Clerk , United States Light-House Board. THE MODERN LIGHT-HOUSE SERVICE. GPO. 1890. 137pp. Beautifully rebound in gilt embossed stiff wraps. Well illustrated including 14 full page images and 3 fold-out plates in addition to other details and charts. Prepared by the clerk of the Light-House Board for use of the International Conference, this volume provides presents a broad view of the operation and equipment of the Light-House Establishment in the United States. Chapters include history and growth, costs, the Light-House Establishment, construction, light-vessels, buoys, river lights, illuminating apparatus, fog signals, personnel, administration and others. An extremely important, scarce official reference and a worthwhile addition to your library. Clean, crisp, excellent copy. (VG+).   $225 net.

Shinnecock Bay Light Station, Long Island, New York. 

27285a,b,c,d,e,f,g. (Light-House Keeper’s Receipt) Shinnecock Bay Light Station, Long Island, New York. c.1910. Original Light House Keeper’s receipt for items received from the Engineer, Third Light-House District for use at the light station. Form is No. 11-1950 and is filled out and signed in the hand of Keeper Charles Redfern and dated 1910. Form measures 5 ¼” x 8” and is clean and crisp, may have one fold. (VG+). $44 each (7 available, varying dates)

27424. U. S. Light-House Establishment. Form No. 316. JOURNAL OF LIGHT STATION. Shinnecock Bay Light Station, Long Island, New York. c.1913.  Journal lists date, time of watch, condition of light, condition of fog signal and signature of keeper and would be filled out by the keeper for each watch, from midnight to sunrise, and sunrise to midnight. This journal was filled out by keepers J. Orton, H. H. Lake, Thomas J. Conklin, and J. D. McMillan and dates from March 17, 1913 to December 31st, 1918. Includes many notes about  difficulties with the lamp or vaporizer, repairs and changes to apparatus, changing mantles, and more. Also includes the Assistant Superintendent’s signatures after having examined the keeper’s log. September 3, 1916 notes that keeper found asleep on watch. Journal covers 159 pages and is a must for researchers working to properly furnish your lighthouse or museum exhibit. Consists of pages #39 through 198, having been disbound from the original wraps. Some wear, moderate chipping, a bit brittle from age. (G+). $124.

   Keeper Jennings next to the lighthouse. 

D-03. U. S. Lighthouse Service. JOURNAL OF LIGHT STATION FOR THE LIGHT STATION AT LOVELL’S ISLAND RANGE LIGHT, BOSTON HARBOR, MASSACHUSETTS July 1, 1911 to November 30, 1919.  Lovell’s Island Range Lights were erected in 1902 for the accommodation o f mariners coming up the South Channel of Broad Sound, Boston Harbor. The lights were placed in the charge of Keeper Alfred G. Eisener [shown in photo standing at base of tower- photo not included. Known as a poet and a writer, Keeper Eisner is best known for his book Dan, or the Gale of ‘73. In 1919 Eisener was succeeded by Charles H. Jennings, who later transferred to Boston Light. The light was extinguished in 1939 and subsequently torn down. This historic log records the careers of both keepers of this important light station. “….June 30, 1919….This page closes my Light-House life, consisting of 35 years of service, beginning at Cape Ann, ending at Lovell’s Island, Mass. Alfred G. Eisener [Keeper]….” SUPERB Original intact standard issue Light-House Journal: Hard bound folio with half-calf spine and corners. Spine is labeled in gilt embossed letters “306 – Journal of Light Station – Light-House Establishment – Department of Commerce and labor”. Volume measures 14” high by 8 ½” wide and contains 202 form pages completed in the hand of Keepers Alfred G. Eisener, and Charles Harold Jennings, covering the period from July 1, 1911 to November 30, 1919.  This type of record was kept at all stations and contained daily listings of important events, bad weather and other special notes. Each page is signed in the hand of the Keeper. Some of the special notes include Sept. 30, 1918 when the light was extinguished for the duration of the Great War, November 11, 1918 Great War practically ended today – Armistice signed, and sadly: “This page closes my light-house life, consisting of 35 years of service, beginning at Cape Ann, ending at Lovell’s Island, Mass.” signed Alfred G. Eisener. Also noted are the signatures of the District Inspector after inspection of the station with dates of inspection and various notes. Back endpapers used by keepers to record period of absences during the years. Pages are in good condition, generally clean and tight. Binding lightly soiled, with expected light wear. Hinges are worn, front wrap present but detached, back intact but worn. Spine intact and legible. Spine is clearly gilt embossed: “306 – Journal of Light Station – Light-House Establishment – Department of Commerce and labor” (VG). $1,495 net.

27427. U. S. Coast Guard. QUARTERMASTERS’ BRIDGE BOOK- U. S. Coast Guard Air Station, Brooklyn, New York. c.1947. 82 p. Official post World War II vintage logbook is  filled out by the Quartermaster of the watch. It has pages sufficient for a one month period and includes space for morning orders, events of the day, course, speed, weather, sea conditions, crew on board, positions, magazine temperature, commanding officer and more. Book is as original, completely filled out for this station, in original cardboard wraps. Includes changes of watch, training, alerts, new personnel and much more. 9 ½” x 11 ½”. Moderate expected wear and toning. A great collector’s item. (VG).  $68.

23380a,b. U. S. Coast Guard. QUARTERMASTERS’ BRIDGE BOOK. c.1940. 78 p. Official World War II vintage logbook was to be filled out by the Quartermaster of the watch. It has pages sufficient for a one month period and includes space for morning orders, events of the day, course, speed, weather, sea conditions, crew on board, positions, magazine temperature, commanding officer and more. Book is as original, unused, in original cardboard wraps. 9 ½” x 11 ½”. Clean, light edge wear and toning form age. Originated from the 83-foot subchaser CG-83311. A great collector’s item. (VG).  $48.

6332jx3. Light-House Board. LIST OF [LIGHT] TOWERS, BEACONS, BUOYS, STAKES AND OTHER DAY-MARKS IN THE FOURTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT…. Wash. 1878.  22 p. Soft wraps. Covers the coast from Squan Inlet , NJ . To Metompkin Inlet , VA. Includes descriptions of lights and light vessels, buoys, fog signals as well as other important information. Includes location, height above water, distance seen, candlepower, description of structure, and more. Overall in unusually good condition for an early list, covers present, signature bound, little if any chipping, excellent condition for an early list. Very difficult to find these early lists and well worth the search. (VG+)  $94 net.

27438. (marine supplies catalogues c.1930’s) We recently acquired a great lot of early illustrated marine supplies catalogues. Catalogues detail thousands of early ship and yacht chandlery items including rope and chain, fittings, flags, ensigns and jacks, binnacles, marine engines, blocks and pulleys, Coston distress signals,  lamps and lanterns, boats and canoes, sails, life vests, tools, clocks, barometers and much more. Great reading and reference. Catalogues available include: The Durkee Company c.1936. 191p.; Armstrong & Galbraith, Inc. c.1940. 96p.; W & J Tiebout Marine Supplies c.1939. 208p.; E. J. Willis Company c.1935. 256p.; E. J. Willis Company c.1937. 264p. $34 each.

27310. (trade card) U. S. Lighthouse Service Pennant. Pennant Chewing Gun c.1900. Rare trade card in the Flag Series that were included in every pack of Pennant chewing gum. Rare card measures 1 ½” x 2 ½” and is full color, showing the triangular pennant of the U.S. Lighthouse Service. On the obverse is a complete listing of flags in the series, including the Life saving Service pennant. One corner a bit torn, some soiling. (VG-). $44.

6106g. Cox, William Van Zandt, and Northrup, Milton Harlow, LIFE OF SAMUEL SULLIVAN COX. Syracuse . 1898. 281p. Beautifully gilt embossed binding. Dedicated by the author “To the Employees of the …Life-Saving Service….” Given the title “Father of the Life-Saving Service”, Mr. Cox spent his thirty year career in the United States Congress attempting to upgrade the Life-Saving Service. Mr. Cox was most proud of his work in creating the Federal statute that created the Life-Saving Service and his untiring zeal in pressing for its eventual passage. Throughout his career he continued to press for the upgrading of this humanitarian service such that, upon his death his widow was presented by members of the Life-Saving Service with a memorial vase inscribed to his memory. This volume details his distinguished life and his efforts in support of the Service. Includes a nice photograph of Sumner I. Kimball and of the Port Huron Life-Saving Station. Illustrated with 28 photographs. Laid in is article from the Syracuse Post dated December 3, 1898, touting the release of this work by Cox’s brother, and detailing some of the elder Cox’s work in Congress for the Life Saving Service.  Pages lightly browned, otherwise unusually clean, tight, bright, covers clean and bright, near fine. Library marking on spine only. A beautiful and important work. (VG+).  $166 net.

27407. United States Stars and Stripes Flown over the Capitol  (50 Star American Flag) c.1970. As new American Stars and Stripes includes letter from the Architect of the Capitol, Washington, D.C. dated July 30, 1970 indicating that this flag was flown over the United States Capitol and was intended for presentation to an individual (named). Flag is probably manufactured by Dettra Flag Company under their trademark "Bulldog Bunting". Hem stamped A. B. Crome, Inc., New York. Flag is a heavy weight, wool/nylon bunting with sewn on stripes and stars, and will give years of service. Flag measures 3’ 6” x 6’ 9”. Complete with certificate, pamphlet "Our Flag , Display It! Respect It!", and box (which may not be the proper size). A collector’s piece. (F-). $118. 

8522c. Bibs, A. B., THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE ON THE GREAT LAKES . Frank Leslie’s Popular Monthly. April 1882. 13p. Marvelous account of the history and development of the U. S. Life-Saving Service on the Great Lakes . This article goes into a great deal of detail on the work of the life-savers, their organization, stations and equipment, as well as the numerous shipwrecks on the inland sea and their record of rescues. Includes 13 splendid large engravings of the men, stations and equipment. Full issue filled with stories of the day – great reading. Clean, crisp, a few pages loose but not torn. (VG). $68

7159m. (magazine) THE MENTOR. July 1925. Pub. Springfield , Ohio . 66 pp. Special issue devoted to the U. S. Coast Guard, Lifesaving Service and Lighthouse Service contains 4 articles with beautiful illustrations chronicling the history and work of the Life-Saving Service, the Light-House Service and the Coast Guard. Includes an article on "Lighthouses Tended by Women", article on Winslow Homer titled "He Painted the Might of the Sea" and containing reproductions of his paintings of the Lifesaving Service, a  photo-article titled "Picturesque Lighthouses", featuring photos of 11 different lighthouses, article "Through Calm & Storm" relating to lighthouses & Coast Signals, and the article "Knights of the Wave" 17 pages with 16 photos relating "The Story of Rescue at Sea-Duties, Responsibilities and Perilous Service of the Coast Guard of Today". An important lighthouse and life-saving issue. Clean, tight, unusually good copy. (VG+).  $38.

27128. H. R. ex. Doc. No. 58. REPORT OF THE LIFE SAVING SERVICE IN REFERENCE TO THE LOSS OF THE STEAMER METROPOLIS. March 1, 1878. 19p. Disbound. Peering through a thick blanket of fog on the morning of January 31, 1878, local fishermen were the first to spot the grounded vessel. Acting quickly, they pulled half a dozen survivors from the sea and dispatched a rider to notify the lifesavers. When the rider, a Mr. Brock, arrived at the lifesaving station about 10 a.m., Keeper John G. Chappell and his men readied themselves for action. Brock informed him that a vessel was fast breaking up, too fast to get the 750-pound surfboat down the beach to be serviceable. Instead, the keeper strapped the medicine chest to his back and headed for the wreck immediately. His crew of six followed along dragging the beach-cart. After reaching the shore nearest the Metropolis, Keeper Chappell set about the effective application of restoratives to a number of survivors who had already swum ashore. His crew and apparatus arrived about noon. The steamer lay head-in one hundred yards offshore and, thus, presented a small target for the mortar. Nevertheless, the second shot was true and landed across the port fore-topsail yardarm. But the man who took the line "was no seaman," according to Surfman Piggott Gillikin, and the line was not dropped under the stays and therefore chafed in two before the whip-line could be drawn out to the vessel. Having run out of his own powder, Chappell improvised with some quick-burning black powder. But two additional shots failed when each time the shot-line parted from the ball upon firing. Keeper Chappell then donned the Merriman life-saving dress and made two valiant attempts to carry a line out to the vessel. When he was unable to get past the breakers, those on board the vessel who had looked on in horror began to jump overboard and take their chances at swimming ashore. For three hours keeper and crew struggled to save them in the surf while battling a treacherous undertow; all were badly bruised by the mass of bobbing timbers about them. All worked as hard at it as possible . . . until it was all over. One hundred and sixty lives were drawn out of the water on that dismal morning. Detailed account includes reports by: Captain J. H. Merryman, U. S. Revenue Cutter Service; John G. Chappell, Keeper of Station No. 4 Jones Hill; Surfman Piggott Gillikin; N. G. Burris, Keeper Currituck Light House, and more. Excellent account. (VG). $65

27347. (photo) SKY PILOT TO LIGHTHOUSE MEN – W. H. “Grandpa” Law. Keystone View Company. 6” x 8”. b/w. c.1930-1940. Press release attached notes: “After practically a lifetime on the high seas, W. H. “Grandpa” Law, who has preached the gospel to lighthouse keepers and Coast Guardsmen of the U. S. has retired from active service. His going will be mourned by every lighthouse keeper in the United States.” There is not much information really known about Mr. Law -  We are aware of a story that he wrote entitled, “Deeds of Valor by Heroes and Heroines of the Great Water World” but know little else. Clean, clear, light wear. (VG).  $38.

(lightship postcards) c.1910. We just purchased a few early color lithograph lightship postcards. Covering the period between 1900 and 1930,  these early cards provide a great basis to begin your collection or to fill in some blanks. Lightship cards are ectremely difficult to find. Cards are both used and unused and in good + or better condition, some near fine. A few are  postmarked from 1907 to 1910, some expected wear. Vessels include: Lightship No. 54 Boston (2 views), Lightship No. 51 Sandy Hook, Lightship No 38 Brenton Reef, Lightship No. 23 Ram Island Reef, Lightship No. 20 Relief. (VG – F). $14 each. 

20533b. Parsons, Eleanor C., THATCHERS – Island of the Twin Lights. Canaan. 1985.  149p. Soft wraps. A comprehensive and enjoyable text relates the authentic history of a most interesting island off Caoe Ann , Massachusetts . Thatchers island and the twin lighthouses there have long been a landmark for anyone who has visited the area. Here, Eleanor Parsons tells the story of the island’s history from 1635, sharing the many events that took place there. Included, of course, is the story of how the two famous light towers were constructed, rebuile, repaired; the frequent bureaucratic bungling which threatened the lights; and the devotion of the keepers and their families who kept the beacons burning in spite of storms, danger and discouragement. A wonderful and interesting account. (VG+). $24.

27272a,b,c,d,e,f. U. S. Lighthouse Service. AIDS TO NAVIGATION ON THE COASTS AND WATERWAYS OF THE UNITED STATES – Statistics. GPO. 13 – 17 ppg. Soft wraps. Complete statistics on the work of the Lighthouse Service. Includes listing of districts, superintendents, listing of types od aids to navigation by district, lightships in commission with details, fog signals, tenders in commission with details, construction and appropriations, emergency construction and more. Good early reference. Clean, tight. Four years available: June 30, 1934, 1935, 1936, 1937. (VG+). $48 each.

27321. Form No. 30.  U. S. Department of Commerce, Light House Establishment. RECEIPT FOR PROPERTY DELIVERED BY SUPPLY VESSEL. Account of Property, etc., Delivered by the Master of the Light-House Supply Vessel …., and Remaining on Hand Prior to Making Deliveries, at the Shinnecook Bay Light-Station, [Long Island, New York] on the 22nd Day of October, 1910. Soft wraps. Six-page Form No. 30, Account of Supplies Delivered by the Master of the Light-House Supply Vessel. Each page lists countless items on hand or delivered on this date by the lighthouse tender. Page includes listings of oil, wicks, chimneys, rouge, whiting, towels, buff skins, soap, various brushes, paint and more. Notations by the keeper indicate quantities on hand, delivered and more. 8 ½” x 14”. Listing covers 6 pages and is a must for researchers working to properly furnish your lighthouse or museum exhibit. Also included is two pages of the Keeper’s Annual Property return for the same station, dated June 30, 1898. Some wear, moderate chipping, a bit brittle from age. (G+). $144.

27299. (a paper read before the Philosophical Society of Washington) Johnson, Arnold Burges, Clerk, U. S. Light House Board. THE HISTORY OF THE LIGHT HOUSE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES. April 2, 1881. 7p. Inscribed by the author. Without wraps. Account of a paper prepared by Mr. Johnson to be read elsewhere, traces the rise and progress from the first beacon on Point Allerton raised in 1673 to the present (1881). Includes information on sound propagation and the work of Professor Joseph Henry, expensed and annual budgets for lighting and a number of other points. Inscribed by Mr. Johnson to “Hon. Lorenzo Johnson with the compliments of his bro[ther] Arnold”, with some additional notes in his hand. Light soiling, early folds. Rare piece by the Clerk of the U. S. Light House Board. (VG). $112.

27159. Heffernan, John Paul. TWICE A HERO. 3p. Down East Magazine (?). Disbound. Excellent article describes the life of noted Lighthouse Keeper Marcus A. Hanna of Bristol Maine. Hanna was born in Bristol, Maine, the son of the keeper of the Franklin Island Light. He spent his early years at the station before going off to sea at the age of ten. By 18 he had risen to the position of ship's steward. Hanna was appointed keeper of the Pemaquid Point Light in 1869. In 1873 he was transferred to Cape Elizabeth Light, where he served as head keeper. It was here, on January 28, 1885, that he saved two sailors from the schooner Australia which had wrecked on the rocks below the station. Hanna was awarded the Gold Life Saving Medal in 1885 for saving the two sailors. He also received the Medal of Honor in 1895, in recognition of his bravery at Port Hudson. Nicely illustrated with photos of Marcus Hanna, his wife, and their dwelling at Cape Elizabeth Lights. (VG). $44.

27375a,b. (signal flag training cards) U. S. Navy [and Coast Guard] And International Code Signal Flag Training Cards c.1944. Set of 70 flash cards were used to train signalmen in both services in the International Code and Special Pennant recognition. Cards are playing card size and are in original box. Front has color image of the flag or pennant, obverse with explanation and meaning. Excellent condition, some wear to box. By US Playing Card Company. Stock No. T93-C-700670. A rare set. (VG). $22. (2 available)

27139. (Flying Santa) LIFE GOES ON A Trip – In an Airplane with Santa Claus Along the New England Coast. Life Magazine. December 1928. 3p. Disbound. Short article filled with photographs chronicles the Bill Wincapaws (father and son) as they set out by airplane to drop gift bundles to lighthouses and Coast Guard stations along the New England coast. In 1926, Captain William Wincapaw began the tradition of dropping Christmas gift packages from his plane to remote lighthouse families. Later, author and historian Edward Rowe Snow would continue the “Flying Santa” tradition, which continues to this day by local groups. Photos include the Wincapaws, and from the air Straitsmouth Light Station, Annisquam LS, Ipswich LS, Boston LS, and Plum Island Coast Guard station. Clean, crisp. (VG+). $34.

27402. (poster) International Alphabet Flags, Phonetic Alphabet, Morse and Semaphore Alphabet. c.1956. Full color poster prepared by All Hands Magazine for the Bureau of Naval Personnel shows the complete international flag and Morse alphabet in full color. Large poster measures 15” x 23” and shows each flag in full color. Just a bit of light foxing to one side, light edge wear. Would flatten and frame nicely. (VG-). $24.

27364. U. S. Coast Guard. ORDNANCE INSTRUCTIONS 1938. GPO. Unbound. 146p. Complete instructions for guidance of Coast Guard personnel relating to ordnance, gunnery and small-arms training. In addition to Lyle gun powder and operation, instructions include broadside mounts, guns and attachments, fire control, small arms and equipment, powder explosive, ammunition, handling and storage, gunnery and training and more. Includes various amendments for 1939, 1941, 1942, 1943. Without binding (punched for WWII vintage post binder. (VG).  $38.

558e. O’Connor, William D. HEROES OF THE STORM. [With an introduction by Sumner I. Kimball, Superintendent of the United States Life-Saving Service.] Cambridge . 1904. 281pp. Inscribed by S. I. Kimball, General Superintendent of the Life-Saving Service on fly leaf to “Hon. O. H. Tittman with regards of S. I. Kimball June 25, 1907.” As Assistant Superintendent of the Life-Saving Service, the author relates tales of the work and of the men of the Service as few can. His intimate knowledge and access to official sources allow him to relate the storys of these dramatic rescues as never before. Both he and General Superintendent Kimball realized that the exploits of his lifesavers were dramatic and could sway politicians who controlled funding for the Service. Therefore, he put included the accounts with the glamour needed to loosen up the purse strings of Congress for the Life Saving Service program. The recipient of the book to whom it was inscribed by Kimball, Otto Hilgard Tittman, was Superintendent of the U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey, Commissioner of the International Boundary Commission, and later President of the National Geographic Society. Clean, bright, tight, nice embossed cover, light bumping to corners. Avery  nice copy of a very scarce book. (VG+)  $185.

8109ix5 (3) [flag] U. S. Coast Guard Ensign.. c.1966 – date.  Official U. S. Coast Guard Ensign size #5  (16” h x 28”w) for use on small craft. This size ensign was for use at stations or on small or medium size craft. Ensign was manufactured for the Coast Guard use and is fresh and as new, having never been used and still in original bag. Made of 100% all nylon bunting. Pattern is of the later design consisting of vertical red/white stripes, with Coast Guard shield on crossed anchors overlaying on the right portion, without the words “Semper Paratus” [post 1950’s]. Top left corner is white with U. S. eagle and shield with bunched stars above. Mfg. by Valley Forge Flag Co. Inc. “G-Spec.” Wonderful for your display and quite difficult to get these original ensigns. Clean, crisp, never used in original box. The perfect ensign for flying or display at an affordable price. (M).   $58 net.

25306. U. S. Lighthouse Service. INSTRUCTIONS TO EMPLOYEES OF THE UNITED STATES LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE 1927. Wash. GPO. 1927. 124 p. Extremely rare original Instructions to Employees includes general instructions to all employees, instructions for light keepers and depot keepers, instructions relating to fog signals, for all light vessels, lightships, lighthouse tenders, engineering instructions for lighthouse vessels, and more.  Includes all aspects of station and apparatus maintenance including approved painting color scheme, paint mixing specifications, equipment marking, furniture approved, leaves and vacations, food supplied, bedding, maintenance of equipment and much more. In original government brown cloth, only very light expected wear, contents clean and tight, unusually good condition. A very complete and important book with invaluable information.  Frontis stamped “Supt. Of Lighthouses Nov. 12, 1927 First District. Portland , Maine. ”. (VG).  $485.

L-132. Sweetser, M. F. KING’S HANDBOOK OF BOSTON HARBOR. Cambridge . 2nd. 1883. 276 p. Superb gild embossed pictorial covers include lighthouse, steamship. Over 200 superb engraved illustrations from lighthouses to forts to ships and their captains, prominent buildings and much more. This is an excellent compilation that has become a standard, featuring a detail account of each and every island, town and important point in the Boston Harbor area. Chock full of information and descriptions, this makes wonderful reading and reference. For a enchanting time, take this 1880’s ‘tour’ along the Massachusetts seacoast. Appended too are numerous illustrated advertisements of the day. This volume would grace anyone’s library shelf. Clean, tight, light age toning to page edges. Beveled covers quite clean and bright, light edge wear to spine, hinges intact but with some wear. Mylar covered for protection. (VG-).  $168.

23510. Lanman, Charles. Block Island. Harper’s New Monthly Magazine. July 1876. 11p. Lovely early article includes eight fine engraved illustrations including a beautiful view of the “new lighthouse on Mohegan Bluff”. Interesting article describes life on the island, its history, landmarks and more. Great reading. Disbound, a bit of foxing to edges. (VG-). $22.

4342k,n. Otis, James. THE LIFE SAVERS. A Story of the United States Life-Saving Service. New York . 1899. 1st. 327 p. Nicely illustrated with official photographs, nice embossed covers. Relates the history of the Life-Saving Service and the work of the Life-Savers through various chapters in this fictional account. Probably intended for a teenage audience, this is by far one of the best. Based on fact. Quite scarce. Some wear and darkening to covers, contents overall clean and tight, some foxing to frontis pages. (G+). $44 net.

4342L. Otis, James. THE LIFE SAVERS. A Story of the United States Life-Saving Service. New York . 1899. 1st. 327 p. Nicely illustrated with official photographs. Nice gilt embossed cover scene of life-savers launching their surfboat. Relates the history of the Life-Saving Service and the work of the U.S. Life-Savers through various chapters in this fictional account. Though probably intended for a teenage audience, this is by far one of the best early day-to-day accounts. Based on fact. Quite scarce. Clean, tight in bright wrap, spine slightly darkened. (VG). $64 net.

5419v. Treasury Department. INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNITED STATES COAST GUARD STATIONS. 1922. 257 pp. Includes general instructions, patrols and lookouts, equipment lists, boat drills and operation and complete beach apparatus drill. In addition, interesting instruction book for the use of Coast Guard Stations covers law enforcement duties of the Officer in charge, action at wrecks, patrols and lookouts, swimming qualifications, classification and descriptions of types of boats used at Coast Guard, boat equipment, various drills and commands, capsizing and righting drill, management of boats in a surf, boarding a vessel stranded or afloat in a heavy sea, signals for use at wrecks, US Storm Signals (with color plates showing day and night signals), ship and aircraft distress signals; resuscitation drill, Beach apparatus drill with great illustration of "Man the beach cart" . This is followed by more illustrations showing halt and relative positions of men while placing apparatus, Hawser Cutter, muster at a station, piloting etc. The final section of the book is a question and answer section which is for the purpose of assisting the officers in charge in the instruction of the crews of US Coast Guard Stations. Besides the previously described illustrations there are also illustrations showing positions when shot line is bent to whip, hauling off whip, hauling off hawser, Man lee whip haul off, Man weather whip haul ashore, Hawser cutter arranged for hauling off etc. Blue cloth covers, size is 4 3/8” by 6” inches. Condition is good, flat, tight, complete, some wear and rubbing  to cover. Contents overall clean, becoming loose, spine and front wrap detached but can be repaired, one corner missing from title page. A great inexpensive alternative. Very difficult to find. (VG-). $58 net.

6332hhh. Lighthouse Service. LIST OF BEACONS, BUOYS AND DAYMARKS IN THE FIFTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. 1893. Wash. 1893. 130 p. Soft wraps.  Includes all of the coastline of the Fifth Lighthouse District from the Metomkin Inlet on the coast of Virginia to Bogue Inlet on the coast of North Carolina. Includes descriptions of lights and light vessels, buoys, fog signals as well as other important information. Includes location, height above water, distance seen, candlepower, description of structure, and more. Some soiling and chipping to wraps, contents unusually clean and intact, tight. Very difficult to find these early lists and well worth the search. (VG).          $110 net.

IRON LIGHT HOUSE ON MINOT ’S LEDGE 1850

22387b. [original lithograph] IRON LIGHT HOUSE ON MINOT ’S LEDGE OFF COHASSET, MASS. BAY…. FIRST LIGHTED JAN 1, 1850, DESTROYED IN THE GALE OF APRIL 16TH, 1851….. T. O. Walker, Litghographers, Boston . 1850. Print is matted to 10 ½” x 14 ½” on original buff stock. Matted in maroon, framed in early period wide gilt decorated 3 ½” wood frame. Overall dimensions 22” x 26”. This is one of only a few known examples of this superb rendition of the early cast iron lighthouse tower constructed on Minot’s Ledge off Cohasset, Massachusetts.

Built under the direction of Capt. W. H. Swift, late of united states engineers, Minot ’s Ledge Light House was a wild and dreary spot on stormy nights and one would think it difficult to find keepers, yet in 1847 there were already 50 applications for the berth. In an original article in the  Newburyport Daily Herald, Thursday January 16, 1851, after visiting with Keeper Bennett at the tower, the author notes: “...Of the lighthouse, I was coolly told [by Keeper Bennett] that it was very doubtful if it stood through this winter, as one of the iron supports had split the rock, and when the sea struck the house, it shook so as take a man off his feet...one of the assistants was thrown from his berth.…During a recent storm, due to the violent oscillations of the structure, the keepers were forced to retreat into the storeroom where they remained for four days without rest.” Just one month later on Wednesday April 23rd. during a furious storm, the entire structure would be swept away with the loss of two of the three keepers.

This large three color image is quite detailed, even to the many parabolic reflectors in the lantern room, station boat, the tower’s iron cross braces and much more. This is the first of two such images that were done of this important structure, the second being done after the loss the following year showing the tower falling in the storm. This lithograph was done prior to most photography and is thus the only view ever made of the completed tower. It is truly a museum quality piece and would grace any wall. This original print is clean and bright,  in unusually good condition. A wonderful find! (VG+).  $1685 net.

27142b. U. S. Lighthouse Service. THE UNITED STATES LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE 1923. GPO. 1923. 111p. Stiff wraps. Provides a complete and detailed overview of the U. S. Light-House Service, its history, duties and organization as well as descriptions of various lighthouses, light-vessels, river-lights, fog signals, duties of personnel, etc. Well illustrated with photos and diagrams of many light-stations, vessels and equipment. In original gilt embossed maroon govt. stiff wraps. Extremely rare. Overall clean, tight, light wear to wraps. (VG). $225.

27173a-k. United States Light-House Board. BULLETIN. RECENT CHANGES IN AIDS TO NAVIGATION – Coasts of the United States. Wash. 1911. Soft wraps.  Bulletins range from 21 to 42 pages and cover all light-house districts detailing any changes in lights, beacons and buoys including location, height above water, distance seen, candlepower, description of structure, and more. Each bulletin includes a back-page mailing form to the Light-House Board to note errors or additional changes, etc. Eleven bulletins available August 1903 to August 1904 (not inclusive). Overall clean, tight, in original paper wraps. Rare bulletins. (VG). $38 each. 

Keeper George W. Purdy, Gay Head Light Station, Sankaty Head LS, East Chop LS

Keeper Purdy was well known for his hard work despite his daunting disability -  Purdy had lost an arm in an accident in the engine room of the lighthouse tender Azalea some years earlier. The Vineyard Gazette editions of May, 1928 noted an incident that tells of Purdy’s determination: “George W. Purdy, one-armed keeper of East Chop lighthouse, has previously astonished his acquaintances with his engineering feat, but his latest one is the more remarkable of any yet performed. Supplies for the light are landed on the beach at the foot of the high bluff on which the lighthouse is situated. All along the shore of the government reservation is a heavy wall of loose boulders, weighing from one to several hundred pounds each. Placed in an unbroken line to prevent the sea from wearing away the bank, they lie at the water's edge and prevent boats from landing. Because of this, it has been necessary for the lighthouse tender's boat to land on a privately-owned beach, from which the supplies had to be carried over to the government beach and thence up the bank by a flight of stairs. As this made much extra work for Mr. Purdy, he has been engaged in building a boat landing during the past winter, and the completed job is a thing to marvel at. Several boulders, weighing hundreds of pounds, were moved by Mr. Purdy, who worked with his spade and a huge wooden pry to accomplish it. Nearly anyone who considers the prodigious amount of labor necessary in such construction will agree that Mr. Purdy's one arm is worth more than two as used by the average man.” 

4410g. Light-House Board, INSTRUCTIONS TO LIGHT-KEEPERS AND MASTERS OF LIGHT-HOUSE VESSELS. GPO. 1902. 55 pages of instructions plus 37 photo and large fold-out plates. Once property of Keeper George Purdy, East Chop Lighthouse, Martha’s Vineyard. Contains a wealth of information, particularly in the plates for use in identifying lamps. Includes complete Instructions for Light-Keepers in Stations with Two or More Keepers, Light Stations With One Keeper, Keepers of Light-Vessels, Management of Lens Lights and Disposition of Lamps and Illuminating Apparatus, Management of Mechanical Lamps, Revolving Machinery, trimming of wicks, morning duties, and much more. Includes all aspects of station and apparatus maintenance. Excellent plates detail all types of lamps and lighting apparatus, lanterns, revolving apparatus, fog signal equipment, bell striking apparatus, and more. Also laid in is a pamphlet “Illustrated List of Parts of the Hornsby-Akroyd Patent Safety Oil Engine”. This engine was used for pumping air to supply fog signals. A very complete and important document. Contents generally clean and tight. Light soiling and foxing to endpapers, covers gilt embossed, moderate wear and soiling, hinges weakening. (VG-).  $565 net. 

27186. Secretary of the Treasury. SEVENTEENTH ANNUAL LIST OF MERCHANT VESSELS OF THE UNITED STATES WITH OFFICIAL NUMBERS AND SIGNAL LETTERS…. FOR THE FISCAL TEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1885. Wash. GPO. 1885. 458 p. Marked in ink on frontis “Plum Island Life Saving Station, Rcd Jan 26, 1886. J. W. Elliott, Keeper”. Complete listing of merchant and US Government vessels operating and includes all steam, sailing, iron and steel and unrigged vessels giving official number of vessel, signal letters, rig, name, tonnage, dimensions, year and place of building, home port and more. In addition to merchant vessels, includes tenders of the U.S. Light-House Establishment, Revenue Cutter Service cutters, US Navy, Quartermaster’s Department of the Army, Coast and Geodetic Survey , US Fish Commission, Marine Hospital Service, and more. Extremely important reference. Clean, tight, in government blue binding with gilt  embossed title. Moderate wear and soiling to boards, contents clean. Important Life Saving Service copy. (VG-). $178 net.

6332ggg. Coast Guard. LIGHT LIST Volume III PACIFIC COAST AND PACIFIC ISLANDS, 8TH, 12TH, 13TH, 14TH, and 17TH COAST GUARD DISTRICTS. 1984. CG-162. Wash. 303 pp. Desirable listing includes detailed information on all lighthouses, lightships, post lights and other aids to navigation including location, characteristics, range, height, color and peculiarities, fog signal information, and much more. Soft wraps unusually intact,  only light wear. Contents quite clean, tight. Difficult to find lists of this area. (VG)  $22.

27152. [lighthouse logbook] Canadian Department of Transportation, Light Station Engine Room Diary c.1950-70’s. 30p. Soft wraps. Interesting printed log book / engine room diary for use at light station to record running times and and other pertinent information for engines and generators, hoist engines, pumps, etc. Logbook is pristine, never used, clean, tight, complete with original carbon papers tipped in. (VG+).  $74 net.

9128f. na. WINTER ON THE ATLANTIC COAST. Life Magazine. January 27, 1947. Wonderful 11-page article describes in photographs and text the Atlantic coast in winter and the new importance that it’s 208 lighthouses take on each season. Included is a full front cover view of Nantucket’s Sankaty Head Light and keeper’s dwelling. Also included are the lighthouses at Cape Henry, Portland, Bodie Island, Cape Hatteras, Tybee Island, Cape Lookout, Jupiter Inlet, and a full 2-page view of the iron lighthouse on Hog Island, Virginia including the broken dwellings that once housed the keepers there. Full issue, only light wear. (VG). $34.

412b. H.R. Doc No. 811. LIGHT-HOUSE ESTABLISHMENT. May 25, 1842. Wash. GPO 1842. 111pp.  This is a report of the Committee on Commerce inquiring into the Expenditures of the Light-House Establishment since the year 1816, including building and repairing light-houses, light-ships....examining the propriety of re-organizing the Establishment, changing the mode of superintendence, suppressing some of the posts of the Establishment, etc., with replies and rebuttals by Winslow Lewis and S. Pleasonton. Very interesting with a great deal of valuable information and tables. Disbound, without wraps, clean. This one of the more important early  Light House Establishment reports. (VG).   $128 net.

27198. Kerber, Stephen H. THE UNITED STATES LIFE-SAVING SERVICE AND THE FLORIDA HOUSES OF REFUGE. Florida Atlantic University. 1971. 144p. Facsimile copy, spiral bound. The Houses of Refuge in Florida were a series of stations operated by the United States Life Saving Service along the coast of Florida to rescue and shelter ship-wrecked sailors. Five houses were built on the east coast in 1876, with five more added in 1885. There was also two Life Saving Stations built, one just south of the Jupiter Inlet, the other on the Gulf coast on Santa Rosa Island near Pensacola. The houses were manned by civilian keepers, contractors who lived in the houses with their families. Most of these houses remained in service as life-saving stations until 1915 or later. Some of the locations became Coast Guard stations after the Life Saving Service was merged into the Coast Guard in 1915. The houses were built of Florida pine, using 8x8 heartwood timbers for the foundation and frame, intended to withstand the area’s many hurricanes. The station keeper's family occupied the main floor, and the attic was a dormitory for ship-wrecked sailors. This author’s thesis presents a great deal of information on these little-known stations, their keepers and the work that that they performed. (M). $34.

6581v. Dalton , J. W., THE LIFE SAVERS OF CAPE COD . 1902. Ist. Chatham , Mass. 159p. Soft wraps. Clean, tight, nice copy. Profusely illustrated with over 100 fine b/w photographs. Certainly the finest and most complete history of the Life-Saving Service and its 13 posts on the outer reaches of Cape Cod . Looks at each of the 13 stations individually including their men, equipment, construction and modifications of the buildings, rescues, and much more. Excellent reading on the subject, wonderful photographs. Clean, tight, light wear to wraps, paper loss in last advertising page. First edition quite scarce and most desirable. (VG). $98.

4718dd, ee, gg, gg, gg. CHRISTMAS EVE IN A LIGHT-HOUSE. Harper’s Weekly. December 30, 1876. 1pp. Beautiful, 11”x15”, full front page b/w (hand-colored shown) detailed woodcut illustration showing the undaunted light-keeper scraping ice from the lantern amidst a raging storm. Seen many times as a re-print, this original would be beautiful matted and framed. Also included in this 1876 Christmas issue, is a large full page illustration “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by famed illustrator Thomas Nast. Thomas Nast is famed as the creator of the bearded image of Uncle Sam that we know today, as well as the image of the plump, jolly Santa Clause and this first of his Santa Clause illustrations demand a premium in historic circles. b/w. Full issue, clean and crisp. (VG+)  $88.

ANNUAL REPORT OF THE OPERATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES LIFE-SAVING SERVICE  

We have just acquired two large collections of these rare Annual Reports of the Life-Saving Service and, in an effort to stem the rise of prices over the last few years on these reports, have endeavored to offer them at as low a price as possible. This is the perfect opportunity to begin your collection or to fill those missing years in your present collection. Reports are printed by the Government Printing Office [GPO] and range from 180 to 600 pages. Includes extensive details of operations and of rescues throughout the year. Also details personnel, construction and repairs of stations and equipment, evaluation of new equipment and much more. In addition, many include appended reports such as the new Beebe-McLellan Life-Boat, Dobbins’s surf life-boat, launching wagon, improved breeches buoy traveler block, McLellan’s Tally-Boards, and lengthy report on tests performed on Hunt and Lyle guns on Nantucket Island in 1887, reports on Cunningham rockets, surfboats and more. Quite detailed, becoming exceptionally difficult to find. Typical cloth government binding, contents overall clean, expected uniform very light browning on some copies, hinges tight and intact, covers may have some wear.  $164 net each.  

Years available include: 1883, 1884, 1887, 1888, 1889, 1890, 1892, 1895, 1896, 1899, 1901, 1902, 1904, 1907, 1908, 1909, 1912, 1914, (CG) 1915, 1916, 1920.

21506. United States Life-Saving Service. REVISED REGULATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE LAWS UPON WHICH THEY ARE BASED – November 1877. Wash. GPO. 1877. 109 pp. This early volume contains full updated revised regulations including organization, appointments, duties of officers and crews, patrol, action at wrecks, uniforms, general provisions, complete beach apparatus drill, open surfboat drill, signal code, first aid, use of lifeboats, and much more. Also includes laws relating to the Life-Saving Service, directions for restoring the apparently drowned, treatment of frostbite, rules and regulations of the Board of Life-Saving Appliances, care and use of the self-bailing and self-righting life-boat, instructions for the management of the life-boat transporting carriage, towing of lifeboats, management of open boats in the surf, a complete example of journal forms in use, and more. With linecut illustrations. These early rules were promulgated at the early inception of the Service when there were few Life-Saving Districts in the country and are most interesting and informative. Extremely scarce! In original gilt embossed brown cloth, spine tight but chipped, corners bumped, gilding faded. Contents clean, tight. (VG-).  $225.

20146. Life-Saving Service. REVISED REGULATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE LAWS UPON WHICH THEY ARE BASED - 1884. Wash. GPO. 1884. 155 pp. Full updated revised regulations include organization, appointments, duties of officers and crews, patrol, action at wrecks, uniforms, general provisions, complete beach apparatus drill, open surfboat drill, signal code, first aid, use of lifeboats, and much more. Also includes laws relating to the Life-Saving Service, directions for restoring the apparently drowned, treatment of frostbite, rules and regulations of the Board of Life-Saving Appliances, care and use of the self-bailing and self-righting life-boat, instructions for the management of the life-boat transporting carriage, towing of lifeboats, management of open boats in the surf, a complete example of journal forms in use, and more. Well illustrated. An extremely rare issue of the Rules and Regulations! In original gilt embossed brown cloth, spine tight but cloth wrap coming loose, cover hinge 50% loose, chipped, corners bumped, gilding bright. Contents clean, tight. (G+). $195.

7459i,j,k. Kerrigan, Evans E., THE SEA SHALL NOT HAVE THEM – A Complete Illustrated Record of the Life-Saving Medals of the United States . Noroton Hts., 1971. 110p. DJ. A complete and historically accurate record of the Lifesaving Medals of the United States . This important work includes the history and development of the awards with photographs of the award and their variations. Also includes listings of recipients since 1876. A must for the collector or enthusiast. Now long out of print and not available from the author, this has become extremely difficult to find. (M).  $78.

8462c. Kimball, Sumner I., ORGANIZATION AND METHODS OF THE UNITED STATES LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. Wash. 1894. 33p. Original soft wraps. Contains the text of a paper read by Superintendent Kimball before the Committee on Life-Saving Systems in 1899. In this paper Kimball presents a detailed look at the entire Life-Saving Service, its organization and responsibilities, station construction, operation of the General Superintendent’s office, inspection of stations, work of the keepers, patrolmen, etc., drills, their record of rescues and losses of men and much more. An important look at the operation of the Life-Saving Service. Rare piece, clean, age toned, tight, intact, protected in added stiff paper wraps. (VG) $168.

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27154c. Lighthouse Service. LOCAL LIGHT LIST NEW YORK AND APPROACHES. Narragansett Bay to Cape May. Third Lighthouse District. Wash. 1930. 248p. Soft wraps. Covers the coast and harbors from Naragansett Bay , Rhode Island to Cape May , New Jersey . Includes descriptions of lights and light vessels, buoys, fog signals as well as other important information. Includes location, height above water, distance seen, candlepower, description of structure, and more. Overall in unusually good condition for an early list, covers nicely intact with only light wear, contents clean and tight, a very good copy. Very difficult to find these early lists and well worth the search. (VG+)  $26 net.

27154d. Lighthouse Service. LOCAL LIGHT LIST NEW YORK AND APPROACHES. Narragansett Bay to Cape May. Third Lighthouse District. Wash. 1931. 250- p. (VG+). $26.

27154e. Lighthouse Service. LOCAL LIGHT LIST NEW YORK AND APPROACHES. Narragansett Bay to Cape May. Third Lighthouse District. Wash. 1932. 250- p. (VG+). $26.

27154f. Lighthouse Service. LOCAL LIGHT