2116. na. THE LIFE SAVING SERVICE. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. February 1, 1873.
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2116. na. THE LIFE SAVING SERVICE. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. February 1, 1873.
2116. na. THE LIFE SAVING SERVICE. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. February 1, 1873. Beautiful early full page (11″w x 16″h), with two large views of the Life-Saving Service in New Jersey launching their lifeboat into the surf. Two large engravings detail the large lifeboat with the crews unloading from the carriage and launching into the surf. Lengthy article details the fledging service and the work of Mr. Kimball, as well as a few wrecks and equipment proposed. Most desirable engravings and article done during the Life-Saving Service’s infancy. Illustrations with article only, 2p., margins chipped. (G). $34.