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6267.. Howe, M. A. DeWolf. THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS – AN HISTORICAL REVIEW 1785-1916. Boston. 1918.

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6267.. Howe, M. A. DeWolf. THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS – AN HISTORICAL REVIEW 1785-1916. Boston. 1918.

6267o. Howe, M. A. DeWolf. THE HUMANE SOCIETY OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS – AN HISTORICAL REVIEW 1785-1916. Boston. 1918. 398pp. No. 192 of a limited edition. 1st edition. Illustrated with over 34 fine photogravures of the Society’s Life-Saving stations, boats, crews, life-saving medals and equipment. Chronicles the founding and early activities of the Society including the establishment of stations and huts-of-refuge, rescues and resuscitations, Medal of Honor winners, etc. Includes listing of huts and stations and medal winners from 1786 until 1916. A wealth of information on this early Service, beautifully presented. Clean, tight, very nice copy. Becoming quite difficult to find. (VG+). $154.

Also available Annual Reports, List of Boat Stations, etc.