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12190b. (view book) na. Souvenir of Gay Head – Indelible Photographs. J.N. Chamberlain, Woonsocket, R.I. 1889.

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12190b. (view book) na. Souvenir of Gay Head – Indelible Photographs. J.N. Chamberlain, Woonsocket, R.I. 1889.

12190b. (view book) na. Souvenir of Gay Head – Indelible Photographs. J.N. Chamberlain, Woonsocket, R.I. 1889. Red cloth hardcover. 6 ½” x 4 ¾”. String bound. 16p. This scarce turn of the century view book of the Gay Head area on Martha’s Vineyard features 15 large full and half page local views. Albertype views from photos include: Gay Head Landing And Pavilion, Mode Of Conveyance From Wharf To Gay Head Light, Alighting From The Steamboat, Cutting Clay For Souvenirs, Simon Johnson, Chief Of The Tribe Odf Fay Head Reservation, The “City Of Columbus” Sunk Off Gay Head, Third Crew Gay Head Indians (Mass. Humane Society boat), At The Foot Of The Cliffs, “City Of Columbus” Before The Wreck, “City Of Columbus” After The Wreck, Gay Head Light, Gay Head’s Latest, First Crew Gay Head Indians (Saved Eight Persons From Wreck Of “City Of Columbus”) (Mass. Humane Society boat), Gay Head Indians And Rustic Conveyance, Second Crew Gay Head Indians (Saved Thirteen Persons From Wreck Of “City Of Columbus”) (Mass. Humane Society boat), Monohansett (Steamboat), Nantucket (Steamboat), Martha’s Vineyard (Steamboat), Island Home (Steamboat), River Queen (Steamboat), and Gay Head Light House And Cliffs. This book is wonderful for research or display – quite nice views, scarce booklet. Unusually light wear, binding is clean and brightviews clean save very light foxing. (VG+). $224.