2815. (stereoview) Lighthouse and Cliffs, Gay Head, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass c.1880 by R. G. Shute, Edgartown, Mass.
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2815. (stereoview) Lighthouse and Cliffs, Gay Head, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass c.1880 by R. G. Shute, Edgartown, Mass.
2815b. (stereoview) Lighthouse and Cliffs, Gay Head, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass c.1880 by R. G. Shute, Edgartown, Mass. View No. 213. Clear early view shows the large brick first order light tower and keeper’s dwelling perched on the high clay cliffs. Built at a cost of $30,000, the 51-foot brick light tower and dwelling shown was completed in 1855 to house the enormous first-order Fresnel lens. View is clear, just a bit distant, overall clean save one area of foxing to upper margin. (VG). $76.
2815e. (stereoview) Lighthouse and Cliffs, Gay Head, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass c.1880 by R. G. Shute, Edgartown, Mass. View No. 213. Clear early view shows the large brick first order light tower and keeper’s dwelling perched on the high clay cliffs. Built at a cost of $30,000, the 51-foot brick light tower and dwelling shown was completed in 1855 to house the enormous first-order Fresnel lens. View is clear, just a bit distant, overall clean save some sporadic foxing, mostly to back. (VG). $58.
2815a. (stereoview) Lighthouse and Cliffs, Gay Head, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass c.1870 by C. H. Shute & Son, Edgartown, Mass. View No. 213. Yellow mount. Clear early view shows the large brick first order light tower and keeper’s dwelling perched on the high clay cliffs. Built at a cost of $30,000, the 51-foot brick light tower and dwelling shown was completed in 1855 to house the enormous first-order Fresnel lens. View is clear, just a bit distant, overall only very light soiling, light wear. (VG-). $76.
2815c. (stereoview) Cliffs from the Lighthouse, Gay Head, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass c.1880 by R. G. Shute, Edgartown, Mass. View No. 223. Clear early view shows the expanse of cliffs upon which is perched the large brick first order light tower and keeper’s dwelling. View is clear, overall clean, one corner chipped. (VG). $46.