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5515a. OUR LIGHT-HOUSE ESTABLISHMENT. na. June 1856. [Putnam’s Monthly. June, 1856. NY. pp.644-658]

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5515a. OUR LIGHT-HOUSE ESTABLISHMENT. na. June 1856. [Putnam’s Monthly. June, 1856. NY. pp.644-658]
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5515a. OUR LIGHT-HOUSE ESTABLISHMENT. na. June 1856. [Putnam’s Monthly. June, 1856. NY. pp.644-658]

5515a. OUR LIGHT-HOUSE ESTABLISHMENT. na. June 1856. [Putnam’s Monthly. June, 1856. NY. pp.644-658]. Contains a wonderful early overview of the early history and operation of the United States Light-House Establishment, with comparisons to those of Britain and Europe . Written just after the establishment of the Light-House Board, this account provides a most interesting look at the operations and conditions present at such an important time in out lighthouse history. Quite interesting, nice early work. In original green wraps, full issue, include other interesting articles of the day. Overall clean and tight, some edge wear. (VG-). $22.