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We are continually acquiring wonderful and rare  original Cape Cod books, antiques, engravings, photographs, souvenir china and more. 

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Cape Cod (Highland) light station

c.1856

10171. (document) Light House Establishment Repair Voucher, Cape Cod (Highland) light station, North Truro, Massachusetts c.1860. Early pre- civil war document details cost and payment to laborer to transport ventilators and stove from provincetown and to install the ventilators at Cape Cod (Highland) Lighthouse. Dated December 31, 1860, document is signed by the laborer James Collins and Charles N Trumbull, Engineer, 1&2 LH Districts. Document is in good condition, slight tear at original fold. Measures 7 x 8 ¼”. Rare early Highland Lighthouse piece. (VG). $112.

10226. 1938 Hurricane on Cape Cod. The Collecting Net. Marine Biological Laboratories, Woods Hole. March 1939. 60p. Soft wraps. Chock full of photos and descriptions of the 1938 hurricane and its damage to Cape Cod, particularly in the Falmouth area. Includes work of the Coast Guard in the area, as well as the Falmouth Fire Department, damage to the biological laboratories and grounds, and much more. A must if you are interested in Falmouth. Light wear. (VG). $34.

7179. (souvenir dish) MONOMOY LIFE SAVERS AT WYCHMERE HARWICHPORT, MASS. c.1900. Superb commemorative heart-shaped dish bears a detailed b/w image of the Monomoy life savers standing up, posing as they arrive in their surfboat. Commemorative pieces featuring Life Saving Service images from the Monomoy area of Cape Cod are extremely rare and desirable and we have been only able to find a few in our career. This is certainly one of the nicer pieces yet found. Extremely attractive dish measures  5” in diameter. Large b/w image is extremely detailed right down to the facial hair. Marked “Made in Germany for A. N. Smalley, Harwichport , Mass. ”. Only very light wear only to rim. (VG+). $185.

5426a. Beston, Henry. THE OUTERMOST HOUSE – A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod . Garden City. 1928. Scarce 1st Edition. 222p. Gold lettered blue cloth, no dj. With 31 halftone plates, many by Bradford . A classic of American nature writing. The Outermost House is the journal of a year spent in a small cottage, “The Fo’Castle”, on Coast Guard Beach in Eastham. Through these wonderful writings we can sense the true feeling of life on the solitary beach as we watch the seasons unfold. As we watch the Coast Guardsmen patrol the beach for wrecks and invite a few in to warm themselves, we see too the numerous shore birds and other creatures of the dune world. Cited in 1960 by federal officials as one of the motivating forces in the creation of the Cape Cod National Seashore, this is a true classic and a wonderful vehicle by which to experience the outer beaches. Wrape worn with some soiling, contents clean and tight. Scarce first edition.  (VG-). $78.

6105. Small, Isaac M., JUST A LITTLE ABOUT THE LOWER CAPE – PERSONAL AND OTHERWISE. [North Truro, MA .] 1922. 48pp. Soft wraps. Scarce early edition. Isaac Small was for sixty years the marine reporting agent stationed at Highland Light, whose duty it was to report incoming shipping. His experience and knowledge of this area of Cape Cod   provide a solid background for this history and tales of the area. Born in Highland Village , North Truro in 1845, Mr. Small’s father was the Keeper at Highland Light, where he grew up. After graduating from school in 1863 he took charge of the Telegraph office at the light. Full of information on the lighthouses, the life-saving and the wrecks of the day, the Highlandsof Cape Cod, Small’s own history, cottages in the area, and more. Illustrated with photos. 4TO. Contents clean, tight, only light wear to wraps. Extremely scarce. (VG+) $165.

4426a. Tarbell, Arthur Wilson. Cape Cod Ahoy! – A Travel Book for the Summer Visitor. Boston. October 1932. 2nd printing. 347p. With tipped in Cape Cod road map and directory. Also laid in is a 1930’s color lithographed postcard of Tarbell’s home in Chatham. A grand book from cover to cover, and one for Cape Codders and their descendents and the lovers of Cape Cod everywhere to cherish. Filled with history, the old and the new. Great reading. Clean, tight, some wear to wraps. (VG). $20.

7223. Small, Isaac M., CAPE COD STORIES. New Bedford. 1934. 95pp. Soft wraps. Isaac Small was for sixty years the marine reporting agent stationed at Highland Light, whose duty it was to report incoming shipping. His experience and knowledge of this area of Cape Cod   provide a solid background for this history and tales of the area. Born in Highland Village , North Truro in 1845, Mr Small’s father was the Keeper at Highland Light, where he grew up. After graduating from school in 1863 he took charge of the Telegraph office at the light. Full of information on the buildings and lore of the outer cape including the lighthouses, life-saving and the wrecks of the day as well as life on the outer Cape , this is a most interesting and valuable piece. Includes a short biography and a bit about his life living at Highland Lighthouse. Well illustrated with 21 photos. 4TO. Contents clean, tight, only a little wear and soiling to wraps, a very good copy and most difficult to find. (VG). $98.

5426e. Beston, Henry. THE OUTERMOST HOUSE – A Year of Life on the Great Beach of Cape Cod . New York . 1929 [1st U.S. ed.] Even though not marked, believe this is the second printing( First being 1928). 222p. 31 photographs, many by Bradford . A classic of American nature writing, The Outermost House is the journal of a year spent in a small cottage, “The Fo’Castle”, on Coast Guard Beach in Eastham. Through these wonderful writings we can sense the true feeling of life on the solitary beach as we watch the seasons unfold. As we watch the Coast Guardsmen patrol the beach for wrecks and invite a few in to warm themselves, we see too the numerous shore birds and other creatures of the dune world. Cited in 1960 by federal officials as one of the motivating forces in the creation of the Cape Cod National Seashore, this is a true classic and a wonderful vehicle by which to experience the outer beaches. Spine sunned, light wear, frontis page removed, contents clean and tight, otherwise VG+. Scarce early edition.  $78.

341. Trayser, Donald G and Alice Alberta Lowe. Eastham, Massachusetts 1651 – 1951. Eastham Tercentenary Committee. 1951. 184p. Soft wraps. Well illustrated with vintage photos. Wonderful outer Cape reading, full of information on the lighthouses, the Life-Saving and Coast Guard and the wrecks of the day, founding and early history, homes and much more. Quite difficult to find. Clean, tight, light wear. (VG). $54.

2580. (souvenir image) Wood End Light and Coast Guard Station, Provincetown, Mass. c.1915. Superb oval image appears to be hand colored from a lithograph of the day, possibly from an early postcard. The detail is extraordinary and include Wood End lighthouse tower and keeper’s dwelling, with the life-saving station visible to the right. Piece is glass covered with a metal “frame” for hanging. This is a period piece, not something put together recently. Has been in my collection for 20 years. Quite attractive. (VG). $68.

2867. (mounted photo) Monomoy Point Life Saving Station and Crew c.1900-1910. Rare large mounted photo shows the Monomoy Point life-saving crew posing on the boat-ramp beside their surfboat and beach apparatus cart. Fine clear view measures 7 ½” x 9 ½” on 12” x 14” mount. One of the nicest that I have had, view is clean and bright. Just a bit of moisture to edge of mount. (VG+). $485.

5109k. (cabinet view) Highland [Cape Cod] Lighthouse, North Truro , Mass. c.1890. by Nickerson, Provincetown , Mass. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view provides an unprecedented close view of the tall masonry first order light tower with two attached keeper’s dwellings. In front stands the keeper in uniform as a second gentleman watches from the tower gallery. . Wonderful view, clear and close, just a bit of foxing to upper corner. (VG). $225.

5109J. (cabinet view) Highland [Cape Cod} Lighthouse, North Truro , Mass. c.1890. by Nickerson & Smith, Provincetown , Mass. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view provides an unprecedented close view of the tall masonry first order light tower with two attached keeper’s dwellings, out buildings and surrounding fence as a driver with carriage waits. Nice view with good detail, light foxing, light wear, one tack hole in margin from display, slightly dark. (VG-). $144.

1070. (copy photo) RACE POINT COAST GUARD CREW, Provincetown, Massachusetts c.1940’s. 8 ½” x 11”. Superb, crystal clear image from original photo, shows the Race point Coast Guard crew in winter blues, moving the surfboat on its carriage. Behind can be seen the station drill pole. Amazingly clear, digital print, perfect for framing. Shipped flat. $16.

28371. (mounted photo) Long Point Lighthouse, Provincetown, Mass. c.1900. Good clear view shows the early light station including the square tower, keeper’s dwelling, fog bell tower and more guarding the Provincetown harbor. View is clear with only light foxing and soiling, some marks to mount only. Image measures 2” x 2 ¾”. (VG-). $48.

28400. (cabinet photo) Humpback Whale ashore in Provincetown c.1884. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view is by Nickerson Photographer, Provincetown, and provides an unusually close, clear view of a humpback whale on the beach in Provincetown Harbor as workers work to cut the blubber into strips for processing. View is clean and clear, just a bit light, light wear to edges. Overall a very good view. (VG). $145.

28400b. (cabinet photo) Blackfish Ashore at Blackfish Creek, South Wellfleet. November 17th, 1884. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view is by Nickerson Photographer, Provincetown, and provides an unusually close, clear view of hundreds of Blackfish on the beach in Wellfleet as workers work to harvest their bounty for processing. On the back is a printed label by the photographer, noting: “Blackfish. Monster Visitors From the Briny Deep. Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet. The capture of fifteen hundred of these fish at Blackfish Creek, South Wellfleet, Nov. 17th, 1884, by the people of Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet, was one of the most exciting scenes in the annals of the coast fishery. These fish were attracted to our shores by the large quantity of squid and herring on which they feed. They are very valuable for the fine oil they make for use on watches and other delicate machinery. It is estimated that the number captured were worth about $25,000. Some of them weighing two tons apiece.”  View is clear, just a bit of soiling and one bright spot. Overall a very good view. (VG-). $125.

5103b. (stereoview) Long Point Lighthouse, Provincetown, Mass. c.1900 by G. H. Nickerson. Good clear close view shows the early light station including the square light tower, attached keeper’s dwelling, fog bell tower and more guarding the Provincetown harbor. The view is quite close and includes the keepers and their family in the yard surrounding the house.  View is clear with some moderate foxing and soiling. (G+). $138.

2967. (cabinet view) Highland [Cape Cod} Lighthouse, North Truro , Mass. c.1890. by H. Ilsley Parsons, Lexington, Mass. Large 4 ¼”  x 5 ¼” cabinet view provides an unprecedented close view of the tall masonry first order light tower with attached keeper’s dwelling. In front sits a carriage drawn by two horses, and finely dressed summer visitors posing for the camera. Wonderful view, clear and close, a bit light, bery light foxing, one corner bent. (G+). $68.

27416. (panoramic photo) Race Point Light Station 2007 by James Claflin. Lovely full 42” long, 4” wide panoramic photo provides a lovely view of the area surrounding the Race Point lighthouse in Provincetown on Cape Cod. Taken from the lighthouse gallery, this unusual view includes the Light Keeper’s house, whistle house, oil house, Hatch’s Harbor and the entire surrounding dune and ocean area in a 360 degree view. A spectacular scene, this unusual photo print will be striking when matted and framed. Photo shipped rolled. (M). $59.95 plus $6 postage. 

29282. (lot 4 photos) Wings Neck Light Station, Pocasset, Mass. c.1950. Great lot of four professional photos taken by Harrison Photos provide views from the air, from a ship and from the light tower in the winter. Wonderful clear, close b/w photos measure 8” x 10”. (VG). $64.

6661p. (souvenir plate) Chatham Twin Lights, Chatham, Mass. c.1900. A bright, gilt decorated commemorative plate in white, features a large, detailed, clear green on white image of the twin "Chatham Lights” in Chatham, Mass. The superb piece measures 7 5/8” in diameter with turned-up edges, and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim around edges. The unusually detailed image includes all aspects of the two iron light towers flanking the clipped-gable keeper's dwelling. Labeled "B.F.H.S. Made in Austria for Boston Store, Chatham, Mass." Very clean, no cracks or checks, little if any expected wear to rim. A very detailed, pretty little item for your display. Chatham lighthouse china pieces are quite rare and in great demand. Unusually attractive piece. (F-). $148

2321f. (souvenir creamer) Old Chatham Twin Lights, Chatham, Mass. c.1900. A lovely, bright, gilt decorated commemorative creamer featuring a large, detailed, clear b/w image of the twin Chatham lights on Cape Cod. The superb piece measures 4 1/8” high and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim on the handle and on the rim. The unusually detailed image includes all aspects of the two cast iron light towers and the 1 ½ story keeper's dwelling. Labeled "Made in Germany (for) Josiah M. Rogers, Chatham, Mass." Very clean, no cracks or checks, little if any wear. A very detailed, striking piece for your display. Chatham lighthouse china pieces are quite rare and in great demand. Unusually attractive piece. As nice as they come. (F-). $148.

10113. (souvenir cookie jar) Old Chatham Twin Lights, Chatham, Mass. c.1900. A lovely, large, bright, gilt decorated commemorative cookie jar or large sugar bowl, featuring a large, detailed, b/w image of the twin Chatham lights on Cape Cod. The superb piece measures 6 ½” high by 4 ½” in diameter and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim on the handle, on the rims and on the cover. The unusually detailed image includes all aspects of the two cast iron light towers and the 1 ½ story keeper's dwelling. On the reverse is a detailed image of “The Old Mill, Chatham, Mass.” Labeled "Made in Germany for J. M. Rogers, Chatham, Mass." Very clean, no cracks or checks, little if any wear. A very detailed, striking piece for your display. Chatham lighthouse china pieces are quite rare and in great demand. Unusually attractive piece, quite striking for its size and shape. (VG+). $288.

27246c. (souvenir cup) Nauset 3 Sisters Lights, Eastham, Mass. c.1900. This early piece is quite handsome and enhanced by gilt trim and handle decoration. Bold cup features a detailed b/w image of the “three sisters” lighthouses and keeper’s house in Eastham. Before the advent of a lighthouse lens that could produce a flash, three lighthouses were utilized in Eastham to aid mariners in recognizing the location. The three light towers were replaced by a single cast iron light tower, moved up from Chatham, in 1911. The cup measures 2 ¼ ” high by 2 ¼” in diameter. Marked “Made in Germany [for] A. T. Newcomb, Orleans, Mass.”. Cup is clean, bright, no chips or cracks, just light wear to gilded edge and handle. An unusually bright, bold piece for display. (VG+). $158.

27246b. (commemorative cup/saucer) Nauset 3 Sisters Lights, Eastham, Mass. c.1900. Most unusual set features a detailed b/w image of the “three sisters” lighthouses and keeper’s house in Eastham on the saucer and the “Old Mill, Orleans, Mass. Built 1756”on a bold cup in this set. This early set is quite large and enhanced by a gilt borders and handle decoration. The cup measures 2 ” high by 3” in diameter. Saucer measures 5 1/8” in diameter. Marked “Made in England for J. H. Cummings, Orleans, Mass.”. Set is clean, bright, no chips or cracks, little if any wear. An unusually bright, bold set for display and an exceptionally rare form. (F-). $248 set.

10112. (souvenir saucer) Snow Library, Orleans, Mass. c.1900. This early piece is quite handsome and enhanced by gilt trim. Bold saucer features a detailed b/w image of the Snow Library in Orleans surrounded by trees. The saucer measures 4 ¾” in diameter and is marked “Made in England for J. H. Cummings, Orleans, Mass.”. Saucer is clean, bright, no chips or cracks, little if any wear to gilded edge. An unusually bright, bold piece for display. (F-). $48.

10103. (souvenir dish) Peaked Hill Bar Life Saving Station, Provincetown, Mass c.1898. Unusual large souvenir glass dish features a large 3 ¾” original albumen photo of the Peaked Hill Bar Life-Saving station affixed to the base, visible through the glass. The Peaked Hill Bar station was an expanded Red House-type station. This was one of the original nine stations which were erected on Cape Cod in 1872. The first keeper, David H. Atkins, was appointed in 1872 at the age of 34, with 22 years experience as a surfman. On November 30, 1880, Keeper Atkins and two of his crew died trying to assist the sloop C. E. Trumbull with a cargo of coal for ballast and a crew of six, when she stranded in a violent northwest gale on the outer bar in the neighborhood of the station. Plate measures 7 ½” in diameter including painted decorated edge detail. Some moisture to image but still quite clear and detailed. (VG-). $74.

7295d. Inglis, William. LIFE-SAVERS ON OLD MALABAR. Harper’s Monthly. c.1907. 11p. (disbound) Excellent account of the Life-Savers on Cape Malabar , or Monomoy, off the elbow of Cape Cod , their daily life, culminating with an account of the famous Wadena disaster. Includes rare details of their daily existence along with eight detailed engraved illustrations, one in particular perfect for framing. Most interesting reading on the subject. Clean, crisp, light toning to margins. (VG). $48.

C20342. [chart facsimile]. PRELIMINARY CHART OF MONOMOY HARBOR , MASSACHUSETTS . US Coast and Geodetic Survey. 1854. Size 18”w x 24”h. From early Coast Survey, large detailed hand colored facsimile chart shows coastal Chatham including Stage Harbor and Nauset beach south to Monomoy Point. Included on the chart are Chatham and Monomoy Point lights. Also includes many roads, all shoals and bars, and much more. Chart is quite desirable for framing and would enhance any room. Wonderful for matting and framing. (M). $26.

1095. (stereoview) Train Stuck in Snow at Truro, Cape Cod, Mass. c.1875 by G. H. Nickerson. Unusual view shows three snowbound steam engines as workers struggle to shovel huge snow drifts blocking the tracks. The view is quite close and includes good detail, though just a bit light. Light soiling, one spot of missing paper on back. (VG-). $124.

4418m. [stereoview] Long Point Lighthouse, Cape Cod . (c.1875). By G. H. Nickerson, Provincetown, Mass. This is one of three views that I have yet found that shows both the early 1826 lighthouse and its replacement, completed in 1875. This rare view was taken at a time just following the new tower’s completion, before the old dwelling with rooftop tower was removed. At this time also was an extremely cold winter in the area, freezing the harbor in Provincetown and piling up huge ice floes along the shore. In this renown Nickerson view a man with top peers up to the mounds of ice, with the two lighthouse lanterns and keeper’s quarters visible behind. This extremely rare view shows the two lanterns and dwelling, quite close. View is clean and sharp, with just one slight spot on the edge. Unusually nice condition for this view. (VG+). $138.

1078. (engraved photo plate) Peaked Hill Bar Life Saving Station, Provincetown, Cape Cod c.1898 by E. A. Perry. Fine early engraved photo plate disbound from early Cape Cod view booklet, provides a fine close view of this expanded Red House-type station. This was one of the original nine stations which were erected on Cape Cod in 1872. The first keeper, David H. Atkins, was appointed in 1872 at the age of 34, with 22 years experience as a surfman. On November 30, 1880, Keeper Atkins and two of his crew died trying to assist the sloop C. E. Trumbull with a cargo of coal for ballast and a crew of six, when she stranded in a violent northwest gale on the outer bar in the neighborhood of the station. Plate measures 5” x 7” and is clean, one clight fold to corner. (VG). $26.

6697. Thompson, Frederic L., THE LIGHTSHIPS OF CAPE COD. 1996. 2nd printing. 112 pp. Soft wraps. Signed by the author. Illustrated with over 93 beautifully detailed photographs. Much sought after, this scarce volume chronicles the history of the lightships in this vital area. Wonderfully detailed b/w photographs enhance the author's vivid description of the history and life aboard these vessels. One of the only volumes ever written exclusively on this subject, this fine work will make a fine addition to any library (M). $14.95. (Wholesale discounts available)

1034. (souvenir spoon) c.1900. Charming commemorative spoon bears a lovely engraved image of the early Three “Sisters” lighthouses on Cape Cod’s Nauset Beach in Eastham. This beautiful old sterling silver souvenir spoon dates to about 1900,  featuring on the handle in a very nice pattern. In the bowl it has most expertly hand engraved sea shore view with a cliff, keeper’s house and the three wooden light towers. Engraved is “Nauset Lights, Cape Cod”. This rare piece measures 5 ¼” long and is in excellent condition. On the back marked “D” for William B. Durgin Co. and “STERLING”. A nicely detailed commemorative piece and an extremely rare location. (VG+). $185.

1070. (copy photo) RACE POINT COAST GUARD CREW, Provincetown, Massachusetts c.1940’s. 8 ½” x 11”. Superb, crystal clear image from original photo, shows the Race point Coast Guard crew in winter blues, moving the surfboat on its carriage. Behind can be seen the station drill pole. Amazingly clear, digital print, perfect for framing. Shipped flat. $16.

5109k. (cabinet view) Highland [Cape Cod] Lighthouse, North Truro , Mass. c.1890. by Nickerson, Provincetown , Mass. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view provides an unprecedented close view of the tall masonry first order light tower with two attached keeper’s dwellings. In front stands the keeper in uniform as a second gentleman watches from the tower gallery. . Wonderful view, clear and close, just a bit of foxing to upper corner. (VG). $225.

28179. (pair hand colored photographs) Chatham, Mass. by Sawyer Photo Studio, Chatham c.1930. Beautiful set of two hand colored photographs taken probably of scenes along North Chatham’s Pleasant Bay. One includes a windmill and saltbox-style house with the bay behind as seen from the original garden of noted Cape Cod author Joseph Lincoln. The other is of a gravel road passing a saltbox-style house known as “Coziholm, with Oyster Pond opposite. The images are stamped on the back “Sawyer Photo Service, Chatham, Mass.....”  and are in their original decorated frames. On back are pasted notes indicating “These are old pictures of Chatham, Cape Cod, given to me by my Grandfather, George Lincoln Maker, who was born in Chatham in 1851. Estelle Lowe Kaczenas.” Coloring is superb, without mat, light soiling from age. Photo size is 6” x 8”. A wonderful piece of Chatham memorabilia. (VG-). $118. 

1048. [Victorian commemorative covered box] Most attractive, rare wooden Victorian covered wooden shot glass container features a beautiful b/w lithograph of the “Bishop’s & Clerks Light, Hyannis, Mass." c.1900. A pretty little piece, the box is of hardwood, varnished and measures 3 ¼”h by 2 5/8” top diameter, tapering to a base of 2” diameter. Box has a removable round top which is enhanced by a decorative rim. The pretty image measures about 1 ¾” oval and shows the tall granite light tower and entranceway, as well as the unusual fog bell tower on the rocky shoal. Inside the box was once a fine shot glass. Such wooden Victorian era commemorative pieces, known as Mauchlineware, are exceptionally difficult to find and are quite pretty for display. Clean, very little wear. Most Rare!  $188.

27416. (panoramic photo) Race Point Light Station 2007 by James Claflin. Lovely full 42” long, 4” wide panoramic photo provides a lovely view of the area surrounding the Race Point lighthouse in Provincetown on Cape Cod. Taken from the lighthouse gallery, this unusual view includes the Light Keeper’s house, whistle house, oil house, Hatch’s Harbor and the entire surrounding dune and ocean area in a 360 degree view. A spectacular scene, this unusual photo print will be striking when matted and framed. Photo shipped rolled. (M). $59.95 plus $6 postage. 

1023. (cabinet view) Herring Pond, Osterville, Cape Cod, Mass. c.1890. Large 5” x 8 ½” cabinet view provides a charming view from Herring Pond, taken from the dam and sluiceway.  Nice view with good detail, light foxing to sky, clear, close view. (VG). $34.

22466b. Davis, Robert. PARTNERS OF POWDER HOLE. New York . 1947. 167 p. Ex Lib. For those intrigued by the beauty and solitude of Monomoy Island off Chatham , Mass. , this adventure story of a lobster-fishing partnership brings to life the excitement and history of this long stretch of dunes stretching south into Nantucket Sound. A scarce Monomoy tale sought after by collectors. Ex library, with pocket and a few markings. Light wear, bumping, a few pencil marks. (VG-). $18.

29366. Barnard, Ruth L. A History of Early Orleans. Taunton. 1975. Limited edition. 158p. Stiff maroon wraps. Published for The Orleans Historical Society, this is a very nice collectible historical / genealogical limited edition reference covering the history of early Orleans from the “first comers in 1644” to the early years of the Twentieth Century. Numerous chapters cover: The Indians at Plymouth, "First Comers" in 1644; The Second Pilgrim Settlement at Nauset; Eastham's Mayflower Passengers; "Second Comers" to Nauset; Tracts of Land Granted to New Comers; "Second Comer" Richard Knowles; First Settlers in the Bay Colony; Early Town Records of South Precinct of Eastham; The Early Church; Early Schools; The Wreck of the Pirate Ship "Whidah"; South Precinct Church, Residents in Tonset at Division of Orleans from Eastham 1797; Residents in Central Part of Orleans 1797; Residents at Rock Harbor 1797; Residents at Namskaket 1797; Residents at South Orleans 1797; The War of the Revolution; Isaac Snow Revolutionary War Patriot; Revolutionary War Men listed as Eastham; Revolutionary War Veterans Buried in Orleans Cemetery; Whalers and Fishermen; Windmills and Tidemills; Saltworks; War of 1812 and the Battle of Rock Harbor; "War Asea and Ashore"; Orleans Men in the Civil War; United States Life Saving Service (U.S.L.S.S.); Wrecks on Nauset Shores; Orleans Congregational Church Records, Sea-Faring Wives and Daughters; Shore Biographies of some of the Sea-Faring Men; Captain Joseph H. Cummings; Captain Josiah Sparrow Cummings; Captain Seth Doane; The Kendrick-Kenrick Families; Alonzo, Seth and Simeon Kingman; Captain Dean Gray Linnell; Captain Ebenezer Harding Linnell; Captain John Linnell; Valentine Sherman; David Snow; Captain Edwin A. Studley; Captain Joseph D. Taylor; Captain Joshua N. Taylor, The Baptist Church; The Reformed Methodist Church and the Methodist Episcopal Church; The Universalist Church; Inns and Some Houses; Some Snow Families; Orleans Centennial Celebration, Bay View Park; Orleans Libraries; The French Telegraph Cable Company; Early Nineteen Hundreds; A "Reuben's Time"; "Bake" Shops; The "Meat Cart"; Notes from Town Reports; The Enemy on Orleans Doorstep July 21, 1918. Illustrations include: Old Northeast School, South District School, Orleans 1888 or 89, East Orleans Mill. Salt Works at Eastham, Soldiers' Monument on Monument Road, Orleans Life Saving Station, Captain Joseph D. Taylor's House, later Barley Neck Inn, David H. Bessom's Store, established by Lot Higgins, View of town looking north circa 1890, The Shattuck House Hotel, W.H. Snow and Sons store circa 1920, French Cable Station 1890, Railroad Station Orleans, Maps on endpapers from 1880 and 1907, and more. Only very light rubbing at corner, overall clean and tight. (VG+). $68.

29372. (commemorative spoon) c.1900. Beautiful bold commemorative spoon bears a detailed engraved image of the Bishop and Clerks Lighthouse, Hyannis, Mass. The spoon is nicely decorated on the handle and features a highly-detailed engraved image of the tall granite light and attached fog bell tower perched on the rocky shoal off Hyannis in Nantucket Sound. The spoon measures 5 ½” long with decorated handle and is in marvelous overall condition for its age, with surprisingly little surface wear. Nicely detailed commemorative piece and an extremely rare and desirable location, commemorating this interesting early Cape Cod lighthouse. Marked “CB&H sterling”. Will polish up beautifully. (VG+). $88 net.

"Rugged Water" by Joseph Lincoln, film by Paramount Pictures c.1925

5174g. Lincoln , Joseph C., RUGGED WATER. New York . 1924. 385p. DJ. Hard bound. A gripping, fictional account by one of Cape Cods ' most noted writers of the Life-Saving Service on the outer Cape . The “Setucket”Life-Saving Station is left in the charge of Calvin Homer. A raging storm proves that the right man was at the head of the crew when, under Homer’s command, all those stranded on a vessel were saved. Later Homer would be made Number One man. This account appears to be the Monomoy Point Station as the basis for the story, with a good account of the day to day as well as rescue activity. Clean, light age toning, tight, in gilt embossed sunned binding and in original [though many chips and portion of spine missing] dust jacket. Quite rare to find this title with its dust wrap. (VG).  $32.

29240a,b. (movie still photos) Rugged Water by Paramount Pictures c.1925. Two original press photos from the silent era film Rugged Water. The film had a cast consisting of Lois Wilson, Baxter Warner, Wallace Beery, and Phyllis Haver. Filmed at the famous Lasky studio in Hollywood, tThis Cape Cod melodrama was based on a novel of the same name written by Joseph C. Lincoln and published in 1924. Calvin Homer (Warner Baxter) expects to be promoted to captain of the Setuckit (Chatham) Life Saving Station, but Bartlett (Wallace Beery) is appointed because of his political connections. Bartlett's daughter Norma (Lois Wilson) convinces Homer to stay in spite of her father's antagonistic ways. Soon a romance springs up between the two of them, even though Myra Fuller (Phyllis Haver) has already finagled a proposal out of Homer. Eventually Myra breaks it off, however, leaving Homer free. When a storm blows, Bartlett's religious fanaticism proves to be nothing but a cover for his cowardice and he refuses to send his crew out to rescue a vessel in distress. Homer takes charge and saves the day. Bartlett is fired from his position, and Norma becomes angry with Homer. When he takes heroic measures to rescue Bartlett -- who dies in spite of his efforts -- she forgives him and the couple are reunited. (Janiss Garza, All Movie Guide). Photos measure 7 ½” x 10?, b/w and are on heavy cloth-backed paper. Both are clear and close – great images and a perfect companion for the book. (VG+). $74.

29374. (chart) PRELIMINARY CHART OF BASS RIVER HARBOR, MASSACHUSETTS 1854. U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. Scale 1/40,000. Lovely, very large 15” x 17” original Coast Survey chart features the southern portion of Cape Cod from Lewis Bay to Allen’s Harbor. Included on the chart are sailing directions for the area, tides and currents for the area, and soundings. Light-Houses (Point Gammon, Bishop and Clerks) and buoys are denoted as are major towns and features. Chart is in unusually good condition, overall clean and bright, with only light wear to original folds. Matted or not, this chart would certainly display impressively in a fine wood frame. (VG+). $74. 

29282. (lot 4 photos) Wings Neck Light Station, Pocasset, Mass. c.1950. Great lot of four professional photos taken by Harrison Photos provide views from the air, from a ship and from the light tower in the winter. Wonderful clear, close b/w photos measure 8” x 10”. (VG). $64.

29356. (photo) Large, clear close view of the schooner Leonora Silveira aground at Peaked Hill Bars, Cape Cod. November 6, 1921. Original Wire Photo of the wreck of Boston Schooner the Leonora Silveira, on Peaked Hill Bars on Cape Cod, Massachusetts, in which one man tragically died, and seventeen others were saved by the Coast Guard. Original paper caption tag remains attached below photo, and reads: "Wreck of Schooner in Which One Died and 17 Were Saved. The Leonora Silveira, Boston Schooner, wrecked on Peaked Hill Bars, Mass and now battered by the waves. Seaman Edward Mose perished but the Coast Guards took off the rest of the crew in thrilling work with the breeches buoy. (11-6-21)”. Photo measures 10" by 8", b/w, and is in good condition with only light wear. By International News, New York City. (VG+). $58.

29353. (photo) Large, clear close b/w view of the Coast Guard Cutter General Greene (WMEC-140) after being driven ashore in a gale in 1960 near Sandwich on Cape Cod. Attached newspaper view notes: “Grounded cutter drived aground at the height of eastern storm, Coast Guard Cutter General Greene is made ready for refloating attempt near Sandwich, Mass. Skipper of the 125-foot ship planned to try and right the vessel at high tide with the help of the buoy tender Cactus….” The General Greene was built at a cost of $90,000 in 1927 by the American Brown Boveri Corporation of Camden, New Jersey. On March 7, 1960, she grounded at East Sandwich, Massachusetts while on a rescue mission during the height of New England's worst storm of the year.  Her tow line became entangled in her propellers, rendering her engines useless. Though both her anchors were quickly dropped, only the port anchor kept the cutter from grounding immediately. The cutter Acushnet responded but was unable to secure a towline to the disabled General Greene due to the heavy winds and 40-foot seas. After the General Greene lost her starboard anchor and chain, she could not withstand the power of the winds and seas that finally drove her ashore on the beach. It then took four days for the cutter Acushnet, with the assistance of the Massachusetts National Guard working from the beachside to refloat the General Greene. Close, clear view includes cropping markings for newspaper printing. (VG+). $48.

29328. Woods, Amy. SHIPWRECKS ALONG THE NEW ENGLAND COAST . New England Magazine. November 1904. Disbound from early magazine of the day. 6 p. Quite a nice article, well illustrated with photos, chronicles notable wrecks along the New England coast with particular emphasis on the shores of Cape Cod . Includes some of the worst years such as 1886, medals issued for rescues, early efforts on the New Jersey coast and more. (VG).  $24.

6171a. Perry, E. G., A TRIP AROUND CAPE COD, Nantucket, Martha's Vineyard, South Shore, and Historical Plymouth. Boston . 3rd. 1898. 528p. Perhaps the nicest collection of vintage Cape Cod area photographs, the author chronicles in photographs and text a trip through Cape Cod and the South Shore, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. Illustrated with over 600 early photographs and accompanying text, this is a tremendous look at this area so rich in maritime history. This is certainly one of the best early photographic essays on the Cape . Includes lighthouses, life-saving stations, wrecks, homes and businesses. Also included are hundreds of wonderful photographs of fine hotels, stores, town buildings and residences. Contents quite clean, nice. Nice gilt embossed wraps, expected wear to spine, corners bumped, some scuffing to wraps. (VG-). $248.

29313. Ryder, Richard G. Seashore Sentinel: The Old Harbor Lifesaving Station on Cape Cod. West Barnstable. 2009. 120p. Soft wraps. This latest account of the history and life at Cape Cod’s Old Harbor Life-Saving Station updates his older work - OLD HARBOR STATION CAPE COD – now long out of print but still in demand. This extremely worthwhile account of the life-savers at the Old Harbor Life Saving Station in Chatham , Mass., is a one of a kind, chronicling not only much of the wrecks and work of the life savers, but particularly looking at the equipment issued to such a station at the time and the lives of the men living and working there. Includes many photographs, wreck accounts, life at the station, moving the station and much more. A most interesting chronicle. (M). $12.95.

5109i. (mounted photo) Highland [Cape Cod] Lighthouse, North Truro , Mass. c.1890-1900. Large 4 ½” x 7” mounted photo provides a close, clear view of the tall masonry first order light tower with two attached keeper’s dwellings, out buildings and surrounding fence as a driver with carriage waits. Nice view with good detail, clean, clear. (VG+). $174.

29175a,b. [original lithograph] HIGHLAND LIGHTHOUSE – CAPE COD c.1894. 8” x 10” on original buff stock. This is one of only a few remaining examples of this superb rendition of the proud masonry light tower and keeper’s dwellings guarding North Truro’s clay bluffs. In front sits a carriage drawn by two horses, and finely dressed driver posing for the camera. Print has been carefully removed from Our Land and Country: A Panorama of 400 years’ American Progress, published in 1894 by The Union Publishing Company, Springfield, Mass. This is truly a wonderful image with great detail and would grace any wall. Lithograph is bright and clean. A wonderful find! (VG). $54.

2484. Jennings, Herman A. Provincetown, or, Odds and Ends from the Tip End. Yarmouthport. 1890. 212p. Wonderful historical account of early life and businesses in the area. Some wear. (VG-). $125.

29239. (photo lot) Stranded Schooner Thomas H. Lawrence, Ipswich, misc. Cape Cod c.1938. Lot of photos from estate on album pages date from 1938 and 1939. Photos approximately 4 ½” x 2 ¾” include typed captions next to each photo as to location and the date taken. Includes three good views of the schooner Thomas H. Lawrence stranded in Ipswich, as well as views of the Cape Cod Canal at Sagamore, Wareham views, Nobska Lighthouse, Eastern Point Lighthouse,  buoys at Lighthouse Service Depot at Woods Hole, Gloucester, Erving, Turners Falls, and others.  18 photos nicely mounted on period album pages. $38.

27184b. (cabinet view) Old Highland Mill and Margaretta H. Weston Home, North Truro c.1891 by W. M. Smith, Provincetown, Mass. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view on yellow mount provides an early view of the Margaretta H. Weston home near Highland Lighthouse in  North Truro, with the old Highland Mill on the hill behind. Inscribed in pencil on the back “Margaretta H Weston – Aug. 19 1891”. Wonderful rare view, fine contrast, clear, a bit of light foxing. (VG-). $124.

27184c. (cabinet view) Provincetown and Harbor c.1890 by W. M. Smith, Provincetown, Mass. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view on yellow mount provides an early bird’s eye view of Provincetown Harbor and the town. Wonderful rare view, good contrast, clear. (VG). $84.

29249. Rogers, Anne J. and David P. MacAdam. Mill Cove, Chatham, Massachusetts. Privately published. 2002. 76pp. Illus. Soft-cover. Signed and numbered of one thousand copies by the authors. A fine copy. An account of the Mill Pond area of Chatham, Ma. on Cape Cod. Authors remark that their book is desire to preserve and disseminate original, historical material that exists as rough memories, handwritten notes, clippings, snapshots, and postcards handed down through time. Includes wonderful accounts of the Monomoy Weir and Fish Company, Tom Gill’s Boatyard, life around Mill Cove at the turn of the century, the Shanty Era, the Monomoy Disaster and the loss of the life-saving crew, shipwrecks and much more. Wonderful Cape Cod reading. (F-). $19.95.

29342. Carpenter, Edmund J. Provincetown – The Tip of Cape Cod . The New England Magazine. c.1900. pp. 533-548 disbound. Illustrated with 17 photographic images including Long Point L i ghthouse, Peaked Hill Bar Life-Saving St ation, town scenes and more. This interesting article details the history and charm of the town of Provincetown on Cape Cod ’s tip. The article provides quite a bit of information about the history of the region at the turn of the century, including early explorers to the area, the first settlers, prominent men during the early years and religious activities. There's also information on growth and development of the town, churches, interaction with Native Americans and more. More contemporary information includes an overall description of the town, the churches and other public buildings, notable private residences, the Life Saving Service, local landmarks, numerous historical anecdotes, and more. Great reading. (VG+). $34

2267. [commemorative coin] 1 ¼”  silver coin commemorating the Centennial of the Peak of the U. S. Life Saving Service in Chatham, Cape Cod Mass. Issued in 1983, the face has a raised figure of a lifesaver on foul weather gear with lantern and flare in hand, with “Surfman” in raised letters to his right and “U.S. Life Saving Service” to his left with “Chatham Massachusetts 1/2 troy ounces, .999 fine silver” around border. Obverse has raised scene of surfboat being rowed to a wrecked ship during a violent storm with “Lifesavers Of Chatham Peak Of Service Centennial 1883 1983” around border. Coin comes in its original fitted maroon velveteen box which has Cape Cod Mint in silver letters on white satin inside cover.  Each bronze and silver coin is one of only 1000 minted by Larry Williams of Cape Cod Mint in 1983. This remains a fine, sought after Cape Cod life-saving commemorative piece. (M). Silver $74 net. Bronze $58 net.  

2671. [commemorative coin] 1 ¼”  silver coin commemorating Wind Power in Chatham, Cape Cod Mass. Issued in 1984, the face has a raised figure of the Chatham windmill with “Chatham Massachusetts 1/2 troy ounces, .999 fine silver.” around the border. Obverse has raised scene of another windmill pumping water to the salt beds with “Wind Power in Chatham” around the border and “Old Salt Works” in the scene. Coin comes in its original fitted maroon velveteen box which has Cape Cod Mint on white satin inside cover.  Each bronze and silver coin is one of only 500 minted by Larry Williams of Cape Cod Mint in 1984. This remains a fine, sought after Cape Cod commemorative piece. (M). Silver $64 net. Bronze $48 net.

28380. (lithographed post card) U.S. Life Saving Station and Crew, North Truro, Mass. c.1909.  Superb b/w lithographed view shows the crew pulling the surfboat through the dunes with the aid of a team of mules. A second illustration of the Highland Life Saving Station is inset. Excellent view published by Isaac M. Small of North Truro. Mr. Small was the ships reporting agent stationed at Highland Light Station. Great view, perfect for framing. Clear and crisp, unused. (F-). $48.

8396d. Rich, Shebnah. TRURO-CAPE COD OR LAND MARKS AND SEA MARKS. Boston . 1884. 580p. An all inclusive history of this narrow land and its traditions, its peoples, and countless sketches of daily life, habits, personalities and much more. Illustrated with over 65 engravings. Subjects range from lighthouse to shipwreck, wars to whaling to geology to ministers and much more. Wonderful early reading about the remarkable history and ways of this land – a superb work. Contents clean and tight, covers with some edge wear, light soiling to covers and endpapers. (VG). $78.

28338. (newspaper) B.H.A. Collins Appointed Keeper, Nauset Light House, Eastham, Cape Cod. New York Daily Tribune. August 11, 1843. Short 1” column notes that “Mr. B.H.A. Collins, of Eastham, Mass. who was elected to the last Legislature out of charity for his lameness and poverty by the Whigs of his town, and sold out his party to the Loco Pocos, giving them the control of the State Government, has just been appointed by John Tyler Keeper of Light House on Cape Cod; This appointment reflects equal credit on Collins and Tyler.” Keeper B. H. A. Collins served at Nauset (Three Sisters) Lighthouse from 1843-1849, when the political party in office changed, and again from 1853-1861. Interesting note on the politics of the time and important Cape Cod lighthouse item. Full newspaper contains 4 large pages with interesting early articles of the day, only light occasional foxing, expected wear. (VG).  $36. (photo image not included) 

5461n. Lombard, Asa Cobb Paine. EAST OF CAPE COD . Cuttyhunk. 1976. 157 pp. Presentation copy – inscribed and numbered #70 by the author with laid in greetings page. The author tells the stories of ships and shipwrecks and particularly of the Life-Savers of this dangerous area. The author incorporated into this account numerous photographs and records of his grandfather, United States Life-Saving Service Warrant Officer  [1885-1921] Edward Everett Lombard who was stationed at the Cahoon’s Hollow station.  Extremely well illustrated with over 80 wonderful early photographs, one of the better accounts of the Life-Saving Service. The glass slides from which the pictures are reproduced were made from 1885 to 1900. Lombard, along with his Cahoon’s Hollow companion, Eugene Young, gave lectures at the time in the eastern part of  Massachusetts describing the wrecks that occurred on Cape Cod from Monomoy to  Provincetown , explaining how rescue attempts were made, and the operations of the United States Life Saving Service. The proceeds from the lectures were used to buy Station personnel the necessary extras needed to perform their duties — equipment not provided by the government. Chapters include the Wreck of the Jason, History of the Life-Saving Service, the Lifesaver’s Tools, Lifeboat Drill, Communications, Smuggler, Restoring the Apparently Drowned, Shipwrecks, the Way of the Wreckers, and more. Becoming scarce, this has always been one of the two best on  Cape Cod ’s life-savers but so far has not received proper recognition. Clean, tight, light sunning to wraps. (VG+).  $48 net.

28163. (lithograph) Old Harbor Life Saving Station, Race Point, Provincetown by Clark M. Goff. Prolific illustrator and architectural artist Clark M. Goff is from West Tisbury on Martha’s Vineyard and over the years has produced a number of prints and cards featuring noted New England locations, particularly along the Massachusetts coast. This wonderful b/w print measures 5” x 7” and has been matted and framed to 8 ¾” x 10 ¾”. Clean, crisp, nice view. (VG+). $36.

25390. CAPE COD . Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion. 1856. Exquisite hand colored double-page, 14”x21”,  article with multiple engravings offering a glimpse of the life along outer Cape Cod . Beautiful, large, hand colored scenes include Highland Light House, Truro ; Race Point Light; Pond Village in Truro ; View of Provincetown from the Harbor; Truro Beach ; and the Old Windmill near Highland Light. Interesting article details the areas and history of the outer Cape Cod area. This too is definitely one for display. Very nice condition, fold intact, very clean. (VG+) $76.

27449. (copy) Diary of Joshua Hardy, Light Keeper, Chatham Twin Lights, Chatham , Mass c.1870-1895. Typed transcript of the diary of Light Keeper Joshua Hardy kept while keeper of Chatham ’s twin lighthouses c.1870-1895. Includes great account of life at the lights, shipwrecks, repairs and operation of the lights, fish ashore and more. Great reading or for for research. 17 pages, spiral bound. $8

27450. (copy) United States Life-Saving Service Wreck Reports – Old Harbor Station 1898 – 1913. Typed transcript of the official wreck report book kept by Keeper Hezekiah F. Doane, who was keeper at the Old Harbor Life-Saving Station during this period. Reports date from May 24, 1898 to August 14, 1913. Includes all aspects of the rescues, vessel type and situation, apparatus used, lives saves and much more. 30 pages, spiral bound. $10.

27451. (copy) United States Life-Saving Service Wreck Reports – Monomoy Station 1883 – 1915. Typed transcript of the official wreck report book kept by the Keeper at the Monomoy Life-Saving Station during this period. Reports date from November 17, 1883 to May 28, 1915. Includes all aspects of the rescues, vessel type and situation, apparatus used, lives saves and much more. 62 pages, spiral bound. $16.

25389. [video tape] HISTORY OF CHATHAM, CAPE COD Part II. Mooncusser Productions. Did you know Chatham once had its own wrecking settlement called Scrabbletown? Or that Monomoy Point was once home to Whitewash Village, complete with its own tavern and schoolhouse? Narrated by five-time Tony award winning actress Julie Harris (also a Chatham Native), you will view rare historic film of the many local sights and characters from Chatham's saltier days, including the Shovelful Shoal Lightship, Old Harbor Lifesaving Station, and a journey up Monomoy by motorcar as well as see spectacular aerial views of the area from an external wing-mounted camera. This is a film that you should enjoy. 30 minutes, VHS. (M).  $24.95.  

2239. Carpenter, Edmund J., PROVINCETOWN. Boston. 1900. 20p. This scarce turn of the century view book of THE Provincetown area Bay features 20 beautiful photo-gravures of local views up to 5" x 7". Views include the harbor, town street and fishing views, the dunes, Peaked Hill Bars Life-Saving Station, life-saving crews at work, and more. Wonderfully illustrated, this is a charming view of turn-of-the-century outer Cape Cod. Clean, tight, slight wear and bending at corners. (VG). $78 net.

5174f. Lincoln, Joseph C., RUGGED WATER, New York. 1924. 385p. A gripping, fictional account, by one of Cape Cods' most noted writers, of the Lifesaving Service on Monomoy on the outer Cape. The “Setucket”Life-Saving Station is left in the charge of Calvin Homer. A raging storm proves that the right man was at the head of the crew when, under Homer’s command, all those stranded on a vessel were saved. Later Homer would be made Number One man. Appears to be the Monomoy Point Station as the basis for the story with a good account of the day to day as well as rescue activity. Unusually clean, crisp, tight, in gilt embossed binding. Unusual to find in such good condition. (VG+).  $28.

8275L. Thoreau, Henry David. CAPE COD . Boston . 1893. 336p. Riverside edition Volume IV. Embossed cloth binding, gilt page tops. Anyone who truly enjoys reading of the life of a Lighthouse Keeper, or the charm of Cape Cod, should surely read Thoreau’s account of his visit with the Keeper of Cape Cod Light, and his walk from Eastham to Provincetown in 1849 and again in 1855. In this renowned work Thoreau records his adventures and sights as he trekked the outer beaches and the humor of the local, self-reliant folk. This is a truly important account, and a must if you are interested in the shipwrecks, lighthouses, life-saving and life as it existed for residents of the outer Cape . Clean, tight, only very light edge wear to spine. (VG). $84.  

8275g. Thoreau, Henry David. CAPE COD. Cambridge. 1893. 336p. Embossed cloth binding. Anyone who truly enjoys reading of the life of a Lighthouse Keeper, or the charm of Cape Cod’s outer beach, should surely read Thoreau’s account of his visit with the Keeper of Cape Cod Light, and his walk from Eastham to Provincetown in 1849 and again in 1855. In this renown work Thoreau records his adventures and sights as he trekked the outer beaches and the humor of the local, self-reliant folk. This is a truly important account, and a must if you are interested in the shipwrecks, lighthouses, life-saving and life as it existed for residents of the outer Cape. Clean, tight, only very light wear. A good copy. (VG). $68 net.

26328. Bangs, Ella Matthews. YARMOUTH -- A TYPICAL CAPE COD TOWN. The New England Magazine. August 1904. Volume 30 Number 6. pp. 674-685 disbound. Illustrated with nine (9) photographic images  including Sandy Neck Lighthouse, this interesting article details the history and charm of the town of Yarmouth on Cape Cod’s northern shore. The article provides quite a bit of information about the history of the region and Yarmouth at the turn of  the century, including early explorers to the area, the first settlers, prominent men during the early years and religious activities. There's also information on growth and development of the town, including various ministers who served there, churches, interaction with Native Americans, town boundaries and the origin of cranberry farming. More contemporary (1904) information includes an overall description of the town, the churches and other public buildings, the local newspaper, notable private residences, the Yarmouth Institute, social organizations, local landmarks, numerous historical anecdotes, and more. Great reading. (VG).  $28.

 4198c. Dalton , J. W., THE LIFE SAVERS OF CAPE COD . 1902. 1st edition. Chatham , Mass. 159p. Profusely illustrated with over 100 fine b/w photographs. Certainly the finest and most complete history of the Life-Saving Service and its 13 posts on the outer reaches of Cape Cod . Looks at each of the 13 stations individually including their men, equipment, construction and modifications of the buildings, rescues, and much more. Excellent reading on the subject, wonderful photographs. In stiff cloth library binding with standard markings, moderate wear, some tape repaired and other small tears, one small image removed, a few pencil marks. This original first edition is exceptionally scarce and most desirable. (G-).   $85 net.

7119f. Small, Isaac M., SHIPWRECKS ON CAPE COD. North Truro, MA. May 1st, 1928. . [Reprint of 1967, Chatham Press] 86pp. Soft wraps. Isaac Small was for sixty years the marine reporting agent stationed at Highland Light, whose duty it was to report incoming shipping. His experience and knowledge of this area of Cape Cod provides a solid background for this history of these prominent wrecks of the area. Born in Highland Village, North Truro in 1845, Mr. Small’s father was the Keeper at Highland Light, where he grew up. After graduating from school in 1863 he took charge of the Telegraph office at the light. Includes full information on the light, the life-saving and the wrecks of the day. Illustrated with photos. 4TO. Contents clean, tight, nice copy. (VG+) $28.

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