2745, 2718. Crofton, M. THE UNITED STATES LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE. Once A Week [Newspaper]. April 12 & 19, 1892 Part I & Part II
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2745, 2718. Crofton, M. THE UNITED STATES LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE. Once A Week [Newspaper]. April 12 & 19, 1892 Part I & Part II
Part I:
2745. Crofton, M. THE UNITED STATES LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE Part I. Once A Week [Newspaper]. April 12, 1892. Part I of a multi-part article describes the work and equipment of the Lighthouse Service in great detail. Part I focuses on the administration and particularly the facilities at the Staten Island Depot. Lengthy 2/3 page article includes rare descriptions include the buildings there, the library where books are sorted to be sent to the keepers in wooden library boxes, and quite a bit on the various types of buoys stored and refitted at the depot. Full issue includes numerous articles and advertisements of the day – great reading. (VG). $44.
Part II:
2718. Crofton, M. THE UNITED STATES LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE Part II. Once A Week [Newspaper]. April 19, 1892. Part II of a multi-part article describes the work and equipment of the Lighthouse Service in great detail. Part II focuses on the lightships, with a good description on life aboard the South Shoal Lightship, accounts of the life of a lighthouse keeper, and more. Full issue includes numerous articles and advertisements of the day – great reading. (VG). $44.
Part I and Part II: $78.