9419. Smith, Joseph W. GLEANINGS FROM THE SEA: SHOWING THE PLEASURES AND PENALTIES OF LIFE AFLOAT, WITH CONTINGENCIES ASHORE. 1887. Andover. 1887
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9419. Smith, Joseph W. GLEANINGS FROM THE SEA: SHOWING THE PLEASURES AND PENALTIES OF LIFE AFLOAT, WITH CONTINGENCIES ASHORE. 1887. Andover. 1887
9419d. Smith, Joseph W. GLEANINGS FROM THE SEA: SHOWING THE PLEASURES AND PENALTIES OF LIFE AFLOAT, WITH CONTINGENCIES ASHORE. 1887. Andover , Ma. 399p. 1st. In original gilt-embossed leather wraps. The irresistible charms of the Maine coastline, and particularly the Biddeford Pool area, prompted the author to write this recollection of the history and the people of this area, resort life and particularly the life of a people largely dominated by the sea. In over 40 chapters the author presents all aspects of the life in the area, from the yachting and fishing of the area, to the storms, cruising and ending with a lengthy 71 page chapter detailing the work of the Life-Saving Service at the Biddeford Pool Station, as well as notes relating to the Life-Saving Service on Cape Cod, lighthouses, and more – worth the cost for this chapter alone. Illustrated with numerous gravure photographs including three wonderful early views of the Biddeford Pool life-saving crews. Delightful reading. Superb early gilt embossed binding with gilt page edges, well done. Contents clean save foxing to end-papers, remains of bookplate, tight. Binding worn, particularly edges, spine worn, beginning to loosen. A wonderful work with superb gravure photos and enthralling text. Difficult to find this original work. (VG-). $134.
9419e. Smith, Joseph W. GLEANINGS FROM THE SEA: SHOWING THE PLEASURES AND PENALTIES OF LIFE AFLOAT, WITH CONTINGENCIES ASHORE. 1887. Andover , Ma. 399p. 1st. In original gilt-embossed beveled cloth wraps, gilded page edges. The irresistible charms of the Maine coastline, and particularly the Biddeford Pool area, prompted the author to write this recollection of the history and the people of this area, resort life and particularly the life of a people largely dominated by the sea. In over 40 chapters the author presents all aspects of the life in the area, from the yachting and fishing of the area, to the storms, cruising and ending with a lengthy 71 page chapter detailing the work of the Life-Saving Service at the Biddeford Pool Station, as well as notes relating to the Life-Saving Service on Cape Cod, lighthouses, and more – worth the cost for this chapter alone. Illustrated with numerous gravure photographs including three wonderful early views of the Biddeford Pool life-saving crews. Delightful reading. Superb early gilt embossed binding with gilt page edges, well done. Contents clean save foxing to end-papers, tight, new endpapers. Binding clean, only light bumping to corners. A wonderful work with superb gravure photos and enthralling text. (VG+). $168.