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8248. Claflin, James W., LIGHTHOUSES AND LIFESAVING ALONG THE MASSACHUSETTS COAST. 1998. 228p. 200 vintage photographs. Published as part of the Images of America series by Arcadia Publishing. This is the first volume in a series of photographic histories of lighthouses and lifesaving along the coasts of the United States. Arcadia is a well known publisher of local and regional histories, including the popular Images of America series. This compact volume features over 200 early photographs dating from the 1870's through the 1940's, drawn from my and other private collections, most never before published and traces the history of these services through photos and text. (M) $21.99.

6677c. (stereoview) Wood End Lighthouse, Provincetown, Cape Cod c.1870. Rare, early view by G.H. Nickerson provides an extremely rare view of the lonely lighthouse on Provincetown’s Wood End. This is a rare early view and shows good detail of the square brown (later painted white) light tower, identical to nearby Long Point Lighthouse, and the keeper’s dwelling as the keeper and his family look on. Moderate foxing, light wear, still an extremely rare, close view. (VG-). $46.

5564. na. Loss of the Sparrow-Hawk in 1626. Remarkable Preservation and Recent Discovery of the Wreck. Boston . 1865. 44 original pages with soft wraps intact. Includes map and plan of the vessel. In 1626, this small vessel the Sparrow-Hawk, of about 36 tons and 40 feet in length, brought 25 passengers and their possessions from Europe to America . Bound for Virginia , they landed in distress on Cape Cod after the hardships of a stormy voyage of 6 weeks. Today the Sparrow-Hawk is the only surviving remains of a 17th century trans-Atlantic vessel. The original preserved timbers exemplify the small, sturdy ships vital to the colonization of America . Their size is evidence of the courage of those who undertook the journey to the New World . This early account and description of the loss presents great detail of the incident and sufferings of her crew. Original soft wraps, only light wear, contents clean and tight, original signature bound. Difficult to find. (VG). $84.

11483. Oliver, Edward F. Rescue off Cape Cod. Ships and the Sea Magazine. Spring 1956. Pp.12-17. Detailed article, well illustrated with ten official Coast Guard photos, describe the remarkable rescues performed by the Coast Guard off Chatham, Massachusetts in February 1952 as two tankers broke in two in near-hurricane winds and rain. As the weather wreaked havoc on land, the freezing Atlantic became a wind-whipped zone of peril. In the early hours of Monday, February 18, while the storm raged, two oil tankers, the Pendleton and the Fort Mercer , found themselves in the same horrifying predicament. Built with "dirty steel," and not prepared to withstand such ferocious seas, both tankers split in two, leaving the dozens of men on board utterly at the Atlantic 's mercy. Coast Guard cutters raced to the aid of those on the Fort Mercer , and when it became apparent that the halves of the Pendleton were in danger of capsizing, the Coast Guard sent out two thirty-six-foot motor lifeboats as well. These wooden boats, manned by only four seamen each, were dwarfed by the enormous seventy-foot seas. As the tiny rescue vessels set out from the coast of Cape Cod , the men aboard were all fully aware that they were embarking on what could easily become a suicide mission. The spellbinding tale is overflowing with breathtaking scenes that sear themselves into the mind's eye, as boats capsize, bows and sterns crash into one another, and men hurl themselves into the raging sea in their terrifying battle for survival. Not all of the eighty-four men caught at sea in the midst of that brutal storm survived, but considering the odds, it's a miracle -- and a testament to their bravery -- that any came home to tell their tales at all. Full issue, also includes articles on the Coast Guard Cutter Hornbeam, Britain’s strangest lighthouse, and more. Well illustrated. Clean, crisp. (VG+). $38.

20318. (souvenir plate) c.1900. An unusual, bright, decorated commemorative dish featuring a beautiful full color image of the “Life Saving Station, Orleans, Mass.”.  This extremely large and rare piece is quite attractive and bears a fine, close, full color image of the 1888 Expanded Red House-Type station located abreast of Ponchet Island, East Orleans on Cape Cod. The plate is quite bright and distinctive, and measures 7 5/8” in diameter, and is enhanced by a decorative gilt trim on a sea green scalloped rim. Labeled “Made in Austria for George W. Higgins, Orleans, Mass. Wheelock Vienna Austria. “ Clean, a very detailed, pretty piece for your display with beautiful detail and coloration. One light professionally repaired crack. (VG-). $185. 

11426. (chart) Barnstable Harbor – Massachusetts. 1861. U.S. Coast Survey. Scale 1:20,000. 18” x 24”. Includes Sandy Neck and Barnstable Harbor including many islands, The Great Marshes, Barnstable, Yarmouth Port, Yarmouth, and more. Also includes many streets, rail lines, rivers, tides, soundings, Sandy Neck Light House, and more. Later hand coloring. Very light original folds as issued. Original, clean, crisp, perfect for framing. Rare. $185.

Walt Disney Pictures has acquired the rights to make a movie based on the non-fiction book “The Finest Hours” by Michael J. Tougias and Casey Sherman. Writers Paul Tamasy and Eric Johnson will pen the script and Jim Whitaker and Dorothy Aufiero will produce the film. The book is about a Coast Guard rescue mission that took place when two oil tankers were torn in half by waves during a nor-easter blizzard. We’ll keep you posted!

29185. Tougias, Michael J and Casey Sherman. The Finest Hours - The True Story of the U.S. Coast Guard's Most Daring Sea Rescue. Simon and Schuster. 2009. 224p. DJ. In the winter of 1952, New England was battered by the most brutal nor'easter in years. As the weather wreaked havoc on land, the freezing Atlantic became a wind-whipped zone of peril. In the early hours of Monday, February 18, while the storm raged, two oil tankers, the Pendleton and the Fort Mercer , found themselves in the same horrifying predicament. Built with "dirty steel," and not prepared to withstand such ferocious seas, both tankers split in two, leaving the dozens of men on board utterly at the Atlantic 's mercy. The Finest Hours is the gripping, true story of the valiant attempt to rescue the souls huddling inside the broken halves of the two ships. Coast Guard cutters raced to the aid of those on the Fort Mercer , and when it became apparent that the halves of the Pendleton were in danger of capsizing, the Guard sent out two thirty-six-foot lifeboats as well. These wooden boats, manned by only four seamen each, were dwarfed by the enormous seventy-foot seas. As the tiny rescue vessels set out from the coast of Cape Cod , the men aboard were all fully aware that they were embarking on what could easily become a suicide mission. The spellbinding tale is overflowing with breathtaking scenes that sear themselves into the mind's eye, as boats capsize, bows and sterns crash into one another, and men hurl themselves into the raging sea in their terrifying battle for survival. Not all of the eighty-four men caught at sea in the midst of that brutal storm survived, but considering the odds, it's a miracle -- and a testament to their bravery -- that any came home to tell their tales at all. (M). Hard cover with dj. $24.95. Soft cover $14.95.

11444. Old Harbor Life-Saving Station - Historic Structure Report. 1988. 348p.  Boston, Mass. Historic Architecture Program, Northeast Region, National Park Service, U.S. Dept. of Interior, National Park Service. Soft wraps. Historic Structure Reports provide a valuable foundation for the rehabilitation, restoration, stabilization or reconstruction of historic structures. Such a report is particularly important for finding or fabricating significant missing architectural details and other items that would have been found on such structures, and for documenting the history and changes to such structures over time. This allows one to recapture the appearance of a property at one particular period of its history, removing later additions, or substantially modifying existing historic fabric. In this case, the Old Harbor Cove Life-Saving Station (Chatham/Provincetown, Cape Cod) was studied using evidence present at the site, historical documents found at the National Archives, Life-Saving Service records, logs, reports, letters from the keepers and more. Using these and other sources, the author is able to provide a detailed assessment of how the structure would have looked during the period of interest, and more. The report includes a number of period photos and diagrams, architectural plans, and excerpts from Life-Saving Service books and documents for guidance. A most important reference for anyone interested in what the station building(s) would have contained and looked like. (M). $78.

937e. (commemorative plate) A bright white commemorative plate featuring a beautiful clear, detailed b/w image of the Highland Lighthouse, Cape Cod , Mass. c. 1900. This piece quite striking, with a clear, detailed image of the tall masonry light tower with the two keeper dwellings to each side, set against the clouds and white sky behind. This pretty piece measures 8 5/8”  in diameter and is quite bold with the black image on the bright white body. Plate is in the form of a handeled plate/dish with floral decorated edges and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim around edges and two handles cut into the body. Marked “Made in Germany for D. S. Carlow & Co., Provincetown, Mass.”. A very attractive piece. Clean, bright, little if any wear, image just a bit light, a few light closed age cracks. (VG). $44.

937f. (commemorative plate) A bright white commemorative plate featuring a beautiful clear, detailed b/w image of the Highland Lighthouse, Cape Cod , Mass. c. 1900. This piece quite striking, with a clear, detailed image of the tall masonry light tower with the two keeper dwellings to each side, set against the clouds and white sky behind. This pretty piece measures 6”  in diameter and is quite bold with the gilt bordered image on the bright white body. Marked “Made in Germany for D. S. Carlow & Co., Provincetown, Mass.”. A very attractive piece. Clean, bright, little if any wear, one slight chip to underside. (VG). $48.

8496L. (souvenir dish) Chatham Twin Lights, Chatham, Mass. c.1900. A lovely, bright, gilt  decorated commemorative bowl or dish in white,  features a large, detailed, clear b/w image of the twin "Chatham Lights” in Chatham, Mass. The superb piece measures about 6” in diameter and is in the form of a handeled dish with fluited sides, and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim around edges and two handles. The unusually detailed image includes all aspects of the two iron light towers, the clipped-gable keeper's dwelling and out-buildings. Labeled "Made in Germany for S. Rogers & Son, Chatham, Mass." Very clean, no cracks or checks, some expected light 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. (VG+). $128

11424. (CDV) Young Drowning Victim, Steamship City of Columbus, Martha’s Vineyard c.1880’s. Nice old CDV Photo of a lovely young woman who was one of the drowning victims of the City of Columbus steamship disaster, that took place at Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. The Steamer "City of Columbus" of the Boston & Savannah Steamship Line, was wrecked on the Devil's Bridge reef off Gay Head, Martha's Vineyard on Friday morning, January 18, 1884. The ship had left Boston on Thursday afternoon for Savannah and other southern ports with 126 passengers and crew aboard. Only 23 persons were rescued, leaving 103 unaccounted for. When the ship struck, almost all of the passengers and most of the crew were below. Most of them rushed to the deck with little on but their night clothes but so sudden was the catastrophe and so short was the time between the striking of the Steamer and the sinking that some of the women and children did not appear at all. The steamer's boats and life rafts were launched as soon as possible but were almost immediately swallowed up by the waves. Several passengers and crew members climbed the rigging and held on there until they could be rescued. Early 1880's Era. Photo by N.L. Coe of 681 Broadway, New York. Clean, clear, light edge wear. (VG+). $88.

Monomoy Point Life-Saving Station, Chatham, Cape Cod, Mass. 

21269. (plans – specifications) U.S. LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. Specifications and Drawings for a LIFE-SAVING STATION Quonochontaug Pattern, 1900 at MONOMOY [POINT], MASSACHUSETTS. Washington, GPO. 1901. Offered is a full size, complete, original U.S. Life-Saving Service bid booklet containing the complete specifications and drawings for the construction of a life-saving station of the Quonochontaug Type at Monomoy Point, off Chatham , Cape Cod , Massachusetts . Complete booklet includes 24 pages of written specifications, along with 11 large 18” x 25” architectural views. Complete [8 ½” x 11”] booklet includes Information for Bidders, General Conditions, Building Foundation, Chimney, Framing, Sheathing, Shingling, Flooring, Plastering, Door Frames, Window Frames, Doors, Screens, Outside Finish, Inside Finish, Shelves, Drawers, Cupboards, etc., Stairs, hardware, Flashing, Painting [including colors], Glazing, Plumbing, Cistern, Outbuilding, Flagstaff, Drill Pole, Grading, Walks, and more. Eleven superb full 18” x 25” architectural views include: Plate No. 1. Foundation Plan. Plate No. 2. First Story plan view of boat room, kitchen, keeper’s room and mess room, boat ramps, etc. Plate No. 3. Second Story plan view of crew’s quarters, closets, spare room, store room, stairways, watch room [lookout], etc. Plate No. 4. Front elevation view. Plate No. 5. Side elevation view. Plate No. 6. Side elevation view. Plate No. 7. Rear elevation view. Plate No. 8. Long sectional view showing each lever, framing, roof section, foundation and more. Plate No. 9. Cross sectional views through dwelling, and through boat room. Plate No. 10. Sectional views and details of wall and roof sections, moldings, brackets, door and window details, and more. Plate No. 11. First Story plan view of outbuilding [coal bin, wood bin and privy], exterior elevation views, sectional views of cistern, etc. This is a most interesting and rare document, which gives a detailed look at the construction of this and other stations of the era as well as the a insight into the work of the Life-Saving Service during these early years. This station was built at Monomoy Point in 1904. Booklet has moderate wear, complete, tight, portion of front wrap missing, some soiling. Plans are all intact (were not bound in), light to moderate wear, most folds intact, a few stains. Extremely rare set. (G+). $595.

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.

(postcard view not included)

479. (document) H. R. Ex. Doc. No. 244. RE-IMBURSEMENT OF CREW OF CAHOONS [Hollow] LIFE-SAVING STATION ( Cape Cod ). January 23, 1895 . 10pp. Seeks to reimburse the crew for personal losses ($968.49) sustained in the recent burning of the station (February 25, 1893). Includes listings of each surfman’s items lost in the fire, etc. Disbound, clean. $44.

10274. (painting) Surfman Alonzo Nickerson, U.S. Life Saving Station, Pamet River, Cape Cod c.1900. o/b. Surfman No. 7 (in 1902), Surfman Alonzo Nickerson was born in Harwich in 1869 and joined the Life Saving Service in 1898 as the “new man” at the Pamet River Life-Saving station. He was described by J. W. Dalton in his book The Life-Savers of Cape Cod as “…a skilled and faithful life-saver.” Prior to that he worked as a substitute at the Monomoy Life-Saving station. This is a portrait painting of Alonzo Nickerson in full uniform. Painting has been re-framed at some time but early backing is included and noted in ink with his name “Alonzo Nickerson”. The painting is an oil on black board and measures 8.5x6.5 inches, the period walnut frame measures 11x13 inches. The painting is not signed by an artist but is well done of excellent quality. A superb museum quality piece perfect for your wall or display. (After retiring from the Life-Saving Service, Alonzo Nickerson worked for many years as the Harwich road surveyor, and an extensive cranberry grower. He married Nettie (Hopkins) in 1903. Alonzo Nickerson passed away in about 1942-1944 at about 73 years of age.) With painting comes two pages of genealogical research by the Nickerson Family Association of North Chatham. (VG+). $2,495.

23549. Claflin, James W. HISTORIC CAPE COD LIGHTHOUSES: Race Point. A History of Cape Cod’s Lighthouse on Race Point. Worcester . 2003. 74 pages, soft wraps,  26 vintage black and white photographs, fold-out map. SPECIAL EDITION: First 500 copies signed and numbered with wood chip from Race Point Lighthouse included. Historic Cape Cod Lighthouses: Race Point is the third in a series of booklets that tell the story of historic lighthouses and life-saving stations along the New England Coast . Two lighthouses have stood at Race Point on the tip of Cape Cod since the first was lit in 1816. In addition, other beacons were constructed at Wood End and on Long Point as additional aids to vessels approaching Provincetown harbor. With thousands of vessels plying the dangerous waters, the chance of a shipping disaster was always great. Hundreds of shipwrecks did indeed occur off the coast with startling losses. Using descriptive text and a variety of vintage images from private as well as museum collections, we get a rare glimpse into the history of the area and the lives of these dedicated government men and women. Author James Claflin combines an extensively researched text with his exquisite collection of vintage photographs, many previously unpublished, to tell the story of this important landmark. (M).  $8.95

8194g. [calendar / engraving] A WRECK OFF HIGHLAND LIGHT, CAPE COD, MASS. c.1896 by New England Mutual Life Insurance Company. Exceptional early complete calendar and engraving depicting the Massachusetts Humane Society life-savers rowing to vessel in distress through heavy seas. In the background Highland Lighthouse can be seen atop the clay pounds of North Truro. Engraving measures 6” h x 10”w and is extremely detailed, to the lettering “Mass. Humane Society” on the surfboat stern. Complete calendar for 1896  measures 13” x 15 ½” and is complete with its blue ribbon hangar. This is the only such view that I have found depicting these little-known life-savers and this is a beautiful museum quality piece. Quite a nice item, extremely difficult to find. This is the perfect companion piece to hang in your life saving station or on your wall. Similar pieces surely were hung in life saving stations years ago. Light soil, some edge wear, otherwise crisp and bright, still with original blue decorative ribbon. (VG). $188.

11387. (newspaper) Death Knell of the Pounding Surf at Peaked Hill [Bar, Provincetown, Cape Cod]. The Denver Republican. February 19, 1911. Lengthy illustrated article describes in great detail the dreaded Peaked Hill Bars and the difficulties encountered by ships coming upon them, and by the crews of the Life-Saving Service in attempting to rescue crewmen from vessels in the area. Most interesting with rare information and detailed accounts of incidents. Page has been encased in plastic for protection. $36.

5547. (newspaper) Lightship Crews Lead Very Monotonous Lives….Narrow Escape of Men on Nantucket Shoals Vessel not First in History of Service – Diamond Shoals Ship Once Remained Out Five Months Without Relief…. The Philadelphia Press. February 12, 1906. Detailed article describes life on board these lonely sentinels, the difficulties encountered, a mutinous crew, tragedy on board, and much more. Great account of early experiences on board lightships. Most interesting with rare information and detailed accounts of incidents. Page has been encased in plastic for protection. $36.

11408. (hand-colored photo) “Sur Mer” – Shore Road Overlooking Harbor, Chatham, Mass., by David Davidson c.1910-1920. David Davidson (1881-1967)  was the founder of the Davidson Photographic Studios in Providence RI . Davidson went on to become one of the national leaders in hand-colored photography -  his business ranked #2 in total overall sales of hand-colored photographs, with only Wallace Nutting selling more pictures than him. Working most of his career in Providence RI , most Davidson pictures were taken in Rhode Island , Massachusetts , and New England with a limited number were taken in the Western United States and Canada . This rare circa 1910-20 David Davidson hand-colored photo shows the homes along the shore road in Chatham on Cape Cod. Photo measures 3” x 4 3/8”  in 6 ½” x 8 ½” original mat and frame. Signed “Sur Mer – David Davidson”. Very nice bright color, clean on bright mat and original paper-backed frame with David Davidson label. Frame with some wear, loose at joints but fine if glued. An exquisite piece. (VG+). $124.

11431. Whalen, Richard F., Everyday Life in Truro – From the Indians to the Victorians. Charleston. 2008. 120p. Soft wraps. Everyday Life in Truro describes the idyllic days of the Pamet Indians and the storm-lashed hardships of Truro's first families as they worked to carve an enduring settlement amid the sandy soil and dangerous fishing grounds of Cape Cod. Have you ever wondered how life on the Outer Cape used to be, before traffic and summer visitors? In Everyday Life in Truro, longtime Truro resident Richard Whalen, author of the companion volume Truro: The Story of a Cape Cod Town, illuminates Truro's past, describing in fascinating detail the everyday triumphs and tragedies of pre-World War II life on remote and windswept Truro. (M). $16.99.

11400. (souvenir cup) “Nobska Light, Woods Hole, Falmouth, Chatham, Mass. c.1900”. A bright, gilt decorated commemorative cup in white, features a large, detailed, b/w image of the tall iron lighthouse and Keeper’s dwelling on Nobska Point in Falmouth. This superb piece measures a full 3 1/8” in diameter, and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim around edges. The unusually detailed image includes all aspects of the iron light tower beside the Victorian keeper's dwelling. Labeled “Made in Germany for Harry S. Bourne, Falmouth, Mass." Very clean, no cracks or checks, only light expected wear to rim. A very detailed, striking item for your display. Falmouth lighthouse china pieces are quite rare and in great demand. Unusually attractive piece. (F-). $64.

SR-459. [paperweight] Large, heavy glass dished paperweight / pin dish featuring an early c.1900 photograph image of the ”Peaked Hill Bar Life-Saving Station, Provincetown, Mass.” This rare item features an original period photograph of the life-saving station and out-buildings at this dangerous outer Cape Cod location. Includes pasted on description of the area on the bottom. Rare early Life-Saving Service photo image, clear, crisp, some foxing to margins but still quite displayable. Paperweight is unusually large and measures 7 ¼”  x 4” x 1” h.  Rare desirable Cape Cod Life-Saving Service piece. (VG). $145.

11398b. (panoramic view) Provincetown Water Front and East End c.1910. Wonderful early panoramic lithograph postcard view shows the East End water front of Provincetown, taken from the east end. Measures 3 ½” x 11”. Published by The Advocate, Provincetown. Great early detail, on postcard paper. Meant to be folded and mailed, this one is clean and crisp, as new, unfolded. (F-). $38.

5519. [chart]. PRELIMINARY CHART OF MONOMOY HARBOR , MASSACHUSETTS (No. 9) . US Coast and Geodetic Survey. 1854. Size 19”w x 25”h. From early Coast Survey, large detailed hand colored b/w chart shows coastal Chatham including “Hardy’s Beach”, Oyster Pond, 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. Map is quite desirable for framing and is as original with later hand coloring, with original folds. Chart is a bit brittle with a few cracks at  some folds but will dry mount well for framing. Only very light browning at folds, otherwise clean. Includes sailing directions, light-house locations, tides and more. These very early coastal maps are most desirable for display and bring a premium, particularly on the Cape and the islands. Wonderful for matting and framing. (VG). $78.

5382. [chart]. PRELIMINARY CHART OF MONOMOY SHOALS, MASSACHUSETTS . US Coast and Geodetic Survey. 1856. Size 19”w x 25”h. From early survey by Woodhull & Rodgers. Large detailed b/w chart shows coastal Chatham including “Hardy’s Beach”, Oyster Pond, 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. Map is quite desirable for framing and is as original with original folds. Chart is a bit brittle with a few cracks at  some folds but will dry mount well for framing. Only very light browning at folds, otherwise bright and clean, crisp. Includes sailing directions, light-house locations, tides and more. These very early coastal maps are most desirable for display and bring a premium, particularly on the Cape and the islands. Wonderful for matting and framing. (VG). $64.

6744-1. [Topographic Map]. CAPE COD FROM YARMOUTH TO ORLEANS INCLUDING MONOMOY, CHATHAM, HARWICH, BREWSTER. Geo. H. Walker & Co. Lithographers & Publishers, Boston . c.1891. Size 19”h x 28”w. From early Atlas of Massachusetts. Beautiful, early, three color topographic maps show the important contours and features of the area including the Lighthouses and Life-Saving Stations, light vessels, as well as roads and important town buildings, etc. This map includes the complete towns of Orleans , Brewster, Chatham , Harwich, Dennis, Yarmouth . U. S. Life-Saving Stations include Nauset, Orleans , Old Harbor , Chatham . Lighthouses include Chatham , Monomoy Point, Stage Harbor , and more. Also includes all roads, railway lines, shoals and bars, and much more. Map is quite desirable for framing and is as original with only one very light fold. Unusually clean and crisp. These early coastal maps are most desirable for display and bring a premium, particularly on the Cape and the islands. (VG+). $265.

Also available: Barnstable Falmouth Bourne Mashpee Sandwich. Geo. H. Walker Co. 1891. $165.

6173e. Perry, E. G., A TRIP AROUND CAPE COD - The South Shore and Historical Plymouth . Boston . 1898. 267p. Perhaps the nicest collection of vintage Cape cod photographs, the author chronicles in photographs and text a trip through Cape Cod and the South Shore . Illustrated with over 300 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 . Lighthouses included in photographs are Billingsgate, Mayo’s Beach, Highland , Race Point, Chatham , Nobska, Wings Neck, Neds Point , Old Scituate, Minot ’s Ledge, Plymouth Gurnett. Life-Saving Stations include Nauset North Scituate and Brant Rock. Also included are hundreds of wonderful photographs of fine hotels, stores, town buildings and residences. Fine illustrated advertising by local establishments is included in the back. Contents quite clean, nice, expected wear to spine, corners bumped. (VG). $98.

11367. na. The Celebration Of The Two Hundred And Fiftieth Anniversary Of The Founding Of Old Yarmouth, Mass., Including The Present Towns Of Yarmouth and Dennis. September 1 and 3, 1889. Yarmouth. 1889. 115 pages plus many additional pages of photos. Bound in brown decorative cloth covers with gilded titles. . Wonderful commemorative piece includes addresses and information by various clergy in the area, celebrations by the Town, a bit of local history, and more. Also includes over 20 photo illustrations of notable buildings in the area. Rare local collectible. Clean, tight, nice copy. (VG+). $58.

11366a. Smith, Hattie V. The Coast Guard. Cape Cod Magazine. June 1917. 4p. Wonderful article describes the early work of the Life Saving Service and the early Coast Guard. Includes accounts of a few Cape Cod rescues off Race Point, Peaked Hill Bars, Cahoon’s Hollow and Pamet River stations. Includes 3 photos including one of the Peaked Hill Bars station. Complete issue with many other wonderful Cape related articles of the day. (VG). $44.

11366b. Wyer, William W. Now The Coast Guard. Cape Cod Magazine. February 1917. 3p. Wonderful detailed article describes the work and routine of these early Coast Guard life-savers. Described the early years of the Life Saving Service and Coast Guard, daily work of the men, patrols, inspections by the District Superintendent, drills, pay and more. Includes 2 photos including one of the Peaked Hill Bars station. Complete issue with many other wonderful Cape related articles of the day. (VG). $44.

8275p. Thoreau, Henry David. CAPE COD . Boston . 1893. 336p. Riverside Edition Vol. IV. Embossed cloth binding. 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 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, front endpaper missing, hinges intact but weakening. (VG-). $72.

8275o. Thoreau, Henry David. CAPE COD . Cambridge. 1894. Houghton, Mifflin & Company. Riverside Press. In 2 volumes. 173 p. 208 p. Scarce 2-volume set in pale green cloth with gilt titles & decoration to spine & front covers, blind title with decoration to back boards, top edges gilt, thin red ribbon bookmarks. This is the illustrated edition of Thoreau's classic work with wonderful, small color landscape illustrations by by Amelia M.Watson in the margins scattered throughout the text of both volumes, including frontis drawings (with tissue guards intact). The covers of these two volumes represent a fine example of the decorative book cover work performed by Sarah Wyman Whitman (1842-1904) during the art deco period. 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 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 . Contents both volumes clean, tight, only very light wear, title page loose in Volume I, otherwise both tight, hinges completely intact, foxing to endpapers only. Covers clean and bright, only very light wear. (VG). $158.

Original hand drawn architectural drawings Race Point, Chatham, Nauset, Wood End, Long Point Type Light Towers. We have been very fortunate to come across a lot of over 137 original architectural drawings for the construction of various lighthouses, keeper’s dwellings, oil houses, range beacons and more This lot originated from the Lighthouse Establishment / Coast Guard archives of Captain Lorenzo Sitgreaves (1811-1888), of the United States Topographical Engineers and others, who was closely involved in the design and construction of many lighthouses throughout the country and disposed of years later. This lot includes one-of-a-kind items and includes 137 original full color hand drawn in ink on linen architectural drawings. These represent an unprecedented view into the design and construction of the lighthouse, oil house and other parts of the station. The drawings are quite beautiful and would be wonderful for research or to frame for display.

R-05. Hand drawn on linen design for an Iron lighthouse, 4th order, elevation, section AB, section CD, plan of lantern deck, plan of watchroom deck, copied in office of Lighthouse Board, May, 1876. Used at Race Point, Nauset, Chatham, Stage Harbor, Edgartown, etc.. 22” x 28”. 2 color. Moderate foxing. $880.

R-06. Hand drawn on linen design for an iron lighthouse, 4th order, copied in office of Lighthouse Board, May, 1876, elevation section AB, section CD, plan of lantern deck, plan of watchroom deck. Used at Race Point, Nauset, Chatham, Stage Harbor, Edgartown, etc. 22” x 28”. 2 color. Moderate foxing. $980. (shown above) 

R-07. Hand drawn on linen design for a brick lighthouse, 4th order, elevation, section AB, section CD, plan of lantern deck, plan of watchroom deck, copied in office of Lighthouse Board, May, 1876. Used at Long Point, Wood End, etc. 22” x 28”. 2 color. Moderate foxing. $880.

R-08. Hand drawn on linen design for a brick lighthouse, 4th order, elevation, section AB, section CD, plan of lantern deck, plan of watchroom deck, copied in office of Lighthouse Board, May, 1876. Used at Long Point, Wood End, etc. 22” x 28”. 2 color. Moderate foxing. $880. (shown above) 

SR-423. West, J. Brian. LIFE ON THE EDGE – The Lighthouses of Nauset. Cape Cod . 1989. 32p. Soft wraps. This little booklet provides a comprehensive history of the lighthouses on Eastham’s Nauset Beach since the 1820’s. Included is a short history of the Light-House Establishment, the story of the various lighthouse configurations that have at one time or another warned mariners from this location, and some technical information on the lighting apparatus and the structures themselves. Also includes a listing of the keepers at this station, and a detailed bibliography. (VG+). $6.

11350. Daly, Janet M. Chatham. Arcadia. 2002. 128p. Soft wraps. 180 vintage photographs. Chatham is a historic Cape Cod town with coastline on Nantucket Sound and the Atlantic Ocean, with many stories to tell-tales of boating and fishing, railroads and hotels, churches and theaters, shipwrecks and rescues, and wireless communication and war efforts. With vivid photographs, Chatham brings the town to life from the early 1800s to the 1960s. In these pages, see Chatham's lighthouse, which has warned of treacherous sandbars off the coast and has witnessed hundreds of shipwrecks since 1808, and the Mack Monument, which memorializes one valiant rescue. Visit the South Chatham Village Hall, which has rocked with laughter at Silver Circle entertainments; the Fourth of July parades; the 1912 and 1962 festivities celebrating Chatham's incorporation; and the weekly summer band concerts. Learn how technology changed Chatham from the arrival of the railroad and the building of the Marconi Wireless Station to the construction of the Chatham Naval Air Station, with its blimps and seaplanes protecting the East Coast from German submarines during World War I. Superb photographs, well worth it for the photos alone. (M). $21.99.

"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.

5109g. (mounted photo) Highland [Cape Cod] Lighthouse, North Truro , Mass. c.1890-1900. Large 3 ½” x 5” 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. Nice view with good detail, but marred by a ½” spot of emulsion loss in the sky area. Still an unusually close view with good detail. Light foxing to mount. (G+). $54.

9484e. (souvenir cup) Chatham Twin Lights, Chatham, Mass. c.1900. A bright, gilt  decorated commemorative cup in white,  features a large, detailed, clear full color image of the twin "Chatham Lights, Chatham, Mass." The superb cup measures 3 ¼” high and 3 1/8” in diameter and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim around the image and on the handle and on the rim and is enhanced by colorful roses decorating the rim as well. The unusually detailed image includes all aspects of the two iron light towers and the clipped-gable keeper's dwelling. Labeled "Made in Germany (for) J. J. Howes, Chatham Mass., WM Co." Very clean, no cracks or checks, little if any wear. A very detailed, pretty little item for your display. Chatham lighthouse china pieces are quite rare and in great demand. Unusually attractive piece. (VG+).  $138.

8496k. (souvenir pin dish) Chatham Twin Lights, Chatham, Mass. c.1900. A bright, gilt  decorated commemorative pin dish in white,  features a large, detailed, clear b/w image of the twin "Chatham Lights” in Chatham, Mass. The superb piece measures about 4” in diameter and is in the form of a leaf with turned-up edges, and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim around the image and an applied handle. The unusually detailed image includes all aspects of the two iron light towers, the clipped-gable keeper's dwelling and out-buildings. Labeled "Made in Austria (for) A. Howes, Chatham, Mass. Carlsbad BFHS China." Very clean, no cracks or checks, some 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. (VG+). $138

889. Williams, Lawrence W., A COLLECTORS GUIDE TO SOUVENIR CHINA – Keepsakes of a Golden Era, Identification and Value Guide. Paducah , KY. 1998. 232p. Soft wraps. Completely illustrated with over 500 color photographs. A hundred years ago, souvenir china was all the rage in the US . For the first time this well known expert from Chatham , Mass. presents a complete guide to the background and manufacturers, along with an in-depth analysis, descriptions, and current values. For those of you who have been collection lighthouse and life-saving commemorative pieces, or who would like to collect pieces from your hometown, this is a most valuable reference. Wonderful reading, with over 500 beautiful, clear color photographs of every type and style, manufacturer’s marks and details. (M). $24.95

4418k. [stereoview] Long Point Lighthouse, Cape Cod . (c.1875). By G. H. Nickerson, Provincetown, Mass. This is the only view 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 hat climbs up 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, though just a bit distant. View with some edge wear and little soiling, spot of moisture  and moderate soiling to back. Rare view. (VG-). $74.

4418J. [stereoview] Long Point Lighthouse, Cape Cod . (c.1875). By G. H. Nickerson, Provincetown, Mass. This is the only view 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 hat climbs up 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, though just a bit distant. View with just a bit of wear and light foxing or soiling, moisture to back only. (VG-).  $74.

4418L. [stereoview] Long Point Lighthouse, Cape Cod . (c.1875). By G. H. Nickerson, Provincetown, Mass. This is the only view 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 hat climbs up 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, though just a bit distant. View is clean with some wear and light soiling. In green mount. Includes a complete Nickerson view listing on back. (VG).  $78.

28425. (photo) U.S. Coast Guard Station, Chatham, Massachusetts c.1949. Original 8” x 10” b/w photo provides a close clear view of the station including the early light-keeper’s quarters that had become the office and crew quarters, light tower and more. News photo, dated 1949. (VG). $44. 

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.

29153. (aerial photo) Chatham and Monomoy South to Nantucket by Kelsey Airviews, Chatham, Mass c.1960-1970’s. Lovely full color aerial photo Looks south from Chatham, across North and South Monomoy with Nantucket and Great Point visible in the distance. Great view includes much of Chatham Harbor, Stage Harbor and all of Monomoy. Kelsey Airviews operated out of Chatham by Richard Kelsey, a well known portrait, wedding and aerial photographer serving the Cape for 40 years! A fellow photographer once noted in an interview that Kelsey held the flying stick between his legs to get the plane tilting the way he wanted it to go. Photo measures 8” x 10” with original mat and signed “Kelsey Airviews 78-724-40c.”, mounted in metal frame. Light soiling to mat. A striking view. (VG). $78.

28247. (photo negatives) Highland Lighthouse, Cape Cod, Mass. c.1920’s. Large format 2 ¾” x 4 ½” negative provide clear, close view of the tall light tower and keeper’s house as a nicely dressed woman poses for the camera. A few lines but will print well, great early view. (VG+). $32.

29171. (photo album) Harwich and Cape Cod, Mass c.1902-04. Charming period photo album measures 5 ½” by 7” wide on heavy gray paper, signature bound. Album contains 38 black and white photos, each captioned in white ink. Many are dated 1902 or 1904. Inside front cover written “Views In And Near Harwich Mass.” There are 38 photos including 29 ranging in size from 3” x 2”  or 3 ½” by 1 ½” and 3 inch by 3 ½” and there are also 9 smaller 1 ¾” x 1 ¼” photos. The larger photos include Main Street, house called Hill Crest, views of Pleasant Lake, angora goats on the Brooks estate, the Baker and Ayer houses in Harwichport, the Moody house in Harwich, the high school and people some of whom are identified as Mr. Nichols, Mr. Moody, Miss Hathaway, Capt. Baker and family, Lannie and Walter Baker and J.H. Nickerson. The smaller photos include Highland Light, Pleasant Bay, Orleans Cove, S. Orleans, Wychmere, life saving Service, etc. Album and photos are in good condition, quite a nice piece. (VG+). $74.

29145. (photo lot) Cape Cod, Cape Cod Canal and Buzzards Bay c.1940’s - 1950’s. Fine lot of 27 clear 8” x 10” b/w photos by Ben Harrison Photos of Buzzards Bay shows a number of views including some aerial views of the area. Views include the U.S. Navy destroyer Johnson going under the Bourne bridge, the sportsman club, USS Little Rock light cruiser , a merchant ship in ice, possible flooding in front of houses, ships coming into port, brush fire that appears to be be coming from the bogs, Massachusetts Maritime Academy from the air, 1940's fishing from the pier; great picture of the railroad bridge; area homes, Merry Christmas from the Army Corps; windmill; a number of ships going through the canal, a great view of the Cape Cod Air Station – Military Reservation Fire Department posing with their apparatus, and a number of other scenes. Great early Cape views. (VG). $44.

11173. (lot 6 slides) Nauset Coast Guard Station on Cape Cod c.1950’s. Lot of six original full color Kodachrome slides of Nauset Coast Guard Station on Cape Cod, taken in the 1950’s. Slides are dated and identified and include four views of the Nauset Coast Guard station, the crew on the beach in the DUKW, and one of the parking lot (that was washed away in the 1970’s). Slides are dated from 1951 to 1961 and are well exposed and in focus. The set provides a rare view of the station when it was still occupied by the Coast Guard. Nice set. (VG+). $48.

11168. Birge, William S., M.D. The Story of a Life-Saving Station. The Farm and Fireside. October 1, 1905. A nicely done, detailed account of life at an outer Cape Cod life-saving station, and the history and work of the Life-Saving Service. Includes a description of the day-to-day activities, drills, work at wrecks, restoring the apparently drowned, and more. Illustrated with four photos including the Highland Life-Saving station, launching the surfboat in Provincetown, and two wrecks. Overall clean saveone stain to front page, full issue (32 pages) with a number of interesting articles, expected wear. (VG-). $28.

11161. (lot 2 photos) Highland Light Station & Provincetown Harbor c.1890. Lot of two clear early views show great detail. Photos are mounted back-to-back on a section of album page. Corner broken on Highland LH photo, otherwise in very good condition. Good detail, early views. 3” x 5 ¼”. (VG-). $34.

11146. (photo) Highland House (Colerain) Bar, Highlands, North Truro c.1920. Early photo taken in the 1920’s shows the deck house of the barge, Coleraine, which wrecked below the cliffs here in 1915. The pilot house was salvaged and used as a bar until the 1950s. Early view, close, clear measures 3 ½” x 5 ½”. Mounted on early album page. (VG+). $48.

11152. (photo) First Extended Glider Flight in America, Highland Lighthouse c.1938. In 1938, a German pilot from the Dormstadt Academic flying group came to Highland Light in Truro where he set a new world record for a motorless aircraft. A strong easterly wind kept the 300-pound glider aloft just under one hour. The pilot, Peter Hesselbach of Leipsic, Germany launched his craft from the eigthy foot high bluffs at Highland Golf Club and remained aloft for fifty-eight minutes in the 300-pound motorless glider. The glider sailed 1,500 feet out over the Atlantic thrilling the crowds gathered to witness the event. The next day he kept the glider aloft for over four hours. A few days later Peter Hesselbach set a new duration record of 4 hours 5 minutes. These were the first extended glider flights in America. Original photo from album measures 2 ½” x 5 ½” and shows the glider on the ground on the bluffs. (VG). $14.

11147. (photo) U.S. Navy Radio-Compass Station, Chatham, Mass. c.1920’s. Rare early view of a building at the radio-compass station, used for aiding ships and aircraft in determining their position. These stations were also used to aid in the coast surveys and establishing locations of landmarks. Here we see a worker on the roof with a transit, signaling by flag to another worker. Clear, close view measures 4 ¼” x 6 ½”. Chip to one corner. (VG). $38.

23448b. (stereoview) Shipwreck at Race Point, Provincetown, Cape Cod c.1880 by G. H. Nickerson. Clear close image shows the two-masted schooner on the winter beach on the outer Cape Cod. Good detail, masts intact though heavily iced. Clear, close, light foxing and edge wear and some marking to back. Rare early view. (VG-). $34.

542. var. Cape Cod Shipwrecks, Life Saving Service, Lighthouses. Pictorial tales of Cape Cod. Hyannis. 2nd. 1957. 52p. Soft wraps. Filled with well reproduced, large vintage photos of Cape Cod shipwrecke, Life Saving Service, lighthouses, and more. Includes early views of the wreck of the Alice May Davenport, Kate Harding, Messenger, Charles A. Campbell, Katie J. Barrett, SS Onondaga, Jason, and more. Also includes salt works on the Cape, town scenes, mills, Boston-Sandwich Glass Works, parades, Truro cliffs, and more. Includes as well Nauset Three Lights, Cross Rip Lightship, Billingsgate Lighthouse, life-savers, and more. Clean, some wear to wraps, few pages loose. Worthwhile. (VG-). $16.

6695. (panoramic photo) Provincetown center from the west c.1930. Wonderful early panoramic photo shows the outskirts of Provincetown center, taken from the west. Image includes the Provincetown Monument, as well as numerous homes, school, church and more. Measures 3 ½” x 11”. Great early detail, on postcard paper. Dates from 1926-1940. (VG). $48.

11102. [magic lantern colored glass slide set) Provincetown, Mass. c.1900. Two beautiful full color  glass projection slides feature street scenes in Provincetown. Includes town scene on Commercial Street with what appears to be “Coast Guard” sign on building, note the "Boat for Boston" sign, the spire of the Universalist Church in the distance, and second street scene with sign for Bradford Inn, etc. Slides measures 3 ¼” x 4” and present superb, clear images. (VG). $48.

4130a,b,c. Smith, William C. A History of Chatham Massachusetts, With Maps and Illustrations and Numerous Genealogical Notes. (in 3 of 4 parts). Includes: Part II (Completing the History of Monomoit): Smith, William Christopher. A History Of Chatham, Massachusetts: Formerly The Constablewick Or Village Of Monomoit ; With Maps And Illustrations And Numerous Genealogical Notes. Hyannis, Mass.: F.B. & F.P. Goss, 1913. Pages 107-210 in series, chapters VII – X. Part III (Completing the History of Monomoit): Smith, William Christopher. (Completing the History of Monomoit): A History Of Chatham, Massachusetts: Formerly The Constablewick Or Village Of Monomoit ; With Maps And Illustrations And Numerous Genealogical Notes. Hyannis, Mass.: F.B. & F.P. Goss, 1917. Pages 211-314 in series, chapters XI - XIII. Part IV: Smith, William Christopher. A History Of Chatham with Genealogical Notes. Harwich, Mass. Chatham Press. 1947. Pages 315-400 in series, chapters XIV - XVIII. The History of Chatham was originally written in 4 parts and printed in soft cover, each part was printed in different years. Part #1, in 1909, 106 pages (not included in this lot). Part #2 1913, 102 pages. Part #3. 1917, 114 pages. Part #4. 1947, 75 pages. Three volumes in original paper wraps, staple bound, 1st editions. Three parts are in very good condition with just a bit of wear, a few defective pages from printing, many pages uncut. Very rare to find three parts, in such nice condition. A sought after lot. (VG). $144.

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). $34.

20230. Farson, Robert H., TWELVE MEN DOWN – Massachusetts Sea Rescues. Yarmouth Port. 2000. 246p. 191 photos and illustrations. In Colonial Days Massachusetts turned to the sea for her livelihood. With the growth of coastal and deepwater fleets, many trips ended in disaster. The loss of life was so great that in the late 1700’s the Massachusetts Humane Society was formed. Their work up to World War II, and the work of its successor the U. S. Life-Saving Service, are detailed in this wonderful new work. From Martha’s Vineyard and Cuttyhunk, to Nantucket, Cape Cod and up the coast to Salisbury Beach , there were small stations with surfboats and breeches buoy apparatus. This is a book about rescues near the coast by men who rowed small boats into mountainous waves, many in bitterly cold weather. Thousands of sailors were saved by these intrepid men and their story of selfless dedication comes alive in Mr. Farson’s work. Nicely illustrated with numerous vintage photographs. (M). (Published at $36.)  Special Purchase Price  $24.95.

1167. (framed cabinet photo) Nauset Beach “Three Sisters” Lighthouses, Eastham, Mass. c.1880. This rare item features a close photograph of the three short white light towers, flanked by the old and new 1 ½-story keeper’s dwellings and out buildings. Photo remains clear and sharp. Measurements 5” x 8” in 9 ½” x 12 ½” frame. One of the few such items of this remote Cape Cod light station and most desirable. (VG+). $345.

11111. (photo) U.S. Coast Guard Station Chatham, Hurricane Bob, August 1991 by Jimmy Dow. Fine original color photo of the light tower at Chatham with the hurricane warning flags flying during Hurricane Bob, August 19, 1991. Image measures 5” x 7” in 8” x 10” black mat. Perfect for framing. (M). $20.

1184. (photo) U.S. Lightship Buzzards Bay on station c.1960. Clear, close original 7” x 9” press photo shows great detail of the Buzzards Bay Lightship moored on station at the approach to the Cape Cod Canal. The news caption indicates that she was built in 1923 and is to be one of the first to be replaced by fixed offshore “Texas Tower” type lights, to begin in 1961. Photo is b/w and includes date and credit line and description on back. Dated August 1960. Clear and close view. (VG+). $84.

4600. (photo) Nobska Point Light Station, Cape Cod c.1948. Clear, close 8” x 10” official U.S. Coast Guard photo shows great detail of the light station including radio beacon tower, flag mast and out buildings. Great early detail. With credit line or description on back. Superb clear, close view. Crease near right margin. (VG) $48.

4599. (photo) Cape Cod (Highland) Light Station, North Truro c.1948. Clear, close 8” x 10” official U.S. Coast Guard photo shows great detail of the station from the beach side, taken from the air. Photo shows great detail of the light station including radio beacon towers, fog signal buildings and out buildings. Great early detail long before the station would need to be moved. With credit line or description on back. Superb clear, close view. (VG+) $78.

29306b. (print) Highland Lighthouse by Patricia Scott. Signed by the artist. Framed 12” x 15”. Light soiling. $48.

6744tt. [Topographic Map]. CHATHAM MASS. U.S. Geological Survey. Chatham Sheet. 1893 edition. Size 15 ½"w x 20"h. The scale of the map is 1:62,500, with contour lines at 20-foot intervals. Beautiful, early, three color topographic maps show the important contours and features of the area including the Lighthouses and Life-Saving Stations, as well as roads and important town buildings, etc. This map includes portions of the towns of Chatham and Orleans. Lighthouses include Chatham Twin Lights, Hardings Beach Light and Monomoy Point Light, as well as Shovelfull Shoal Light Vessel and Pollock Rip Light Vessel. Includes the Old Harbor and Monomoy Life Saving stations. Also includes all roads, railway lines, shoals and bars, and much more. Map is quite desirable for framing and is clean and crisp as original. Would be wonderful framed. These early coastal maps are most desirable for display and bring a premium, particularly on the Cape and the islands. (VG+). $88.

ERS-108. (photo) Provincetown Monument by Edward Rowe Snow c.1950’s. Large photo on mat was taken and mounted  by Mr. Snow for exhibition at local museums and camera club exhibitions. Image measures 10 ½” x 13 ½”, on 16” x 20” mount. Extremely close, clear view provides great detail. Identified by Mr. Snow on margin. Aging and soiling to mount. (VG-). $34.

A-162. (water color) Original w/c painting Mayo's Beach Lighthouse, Wellfleet, Mass. by D.W. Southerd c.1900. Superb original water color shows the Mayo's Beach Lighthouse in Wellfleet on Cape Cod, Massachusetts. Nice depiction of the short brown light tower and keeper’s house that has guarded the harbor since the 1830's. Painting measures 10” x 14”. Painting is signed in lower right “D. W. Southard” (a New Hampshire based “Sunday painter”.). Painting is bright and bold with wonderful coloring and great detail. Edges are worn just a bit, and there is some light foxing to sky area. Still, matted and framed it would be quite striking. (VG) $165 net.

20171. [video tape] WRECKS! True Accounts from America's Deadliest Coast. Mooncusser Productions. More than 5000 recorded shipwrecks occurred on the back side of Cape Cod. First hand accounts, historic photographs, exciting re-enactments and narration by award winning actress Julie Harris bring to life the saga of mooncussers and lifesavers on outer Cape Cod. $28.95. SALE $19.95.

1136. (video) RESCUED - The Story of Nauset Lighthouse. The thirty minute video is the story of the history and relocation of Nauset Light, and is a "must have" for all lighthouse lovers. Produced in 1998, Greg O'Brien wrote the text and Chuck Kraemer did the narration. $16.95.

Just Out:

10426. Richmond, Arthur P. Cape Cod Lighthouses and Lightships. Schiffer. 2010. 256p. Hard cover. This is an indispensable reference for the lighthouse enthusiast, required reading for those interested in maritime history, and a necessity for anyone who loves Cape Cod. Step back in time and observe the lighthouses and lightships that marked the shores and guided mariners through dangerous waters surrounding Cape Cod. Experience these maritime marvels and trace through the history of these lighthouses and lightships. Archived plans describe the details of these aids to navigation with more than 500 images, including some that have never before been published. Complete your journey with a visit to these historic spots, using the books comprehensive visitors’ guide. “Cape Cod Lighthouses and Lightships” is so thoroughly researched, so packed with individual narratives and visuals, that it is one of the most comprehensive books on Cape lighthouses to date. (M) $45. Our price $41.95.

1108. [Wreck Map] Wrecks Near Monomoy Point, Mass. Progress Map for 1893. Corps. Of Engineers. July 1893. 5 ½” x 9”. From an early report, clean, detailed b/w plate details the wrecks removed from the area around Monomoy Point during 1892-3, and those still in progress of removal. Nice detail includes Monomoy Point including the light station and Life-Saving station, Handkerchief Shoals, Stonehorse Shoal, Little Round Shoal, Bearses Shoal and more. Includes the locations of nine wrecks, as well as the Shovelfull and Pollock Rip light vessels. Quite clean, crisp, perfect for framing or for illustration. (VG+). $44.

27184. (cabinet view) Provincetown Harbor and Railroad Wharf, Mass. c.1890. by Nickerson & Smith,  Provincetown, Mass. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view on yellow mount provides an early view of the railroad wharf and harbor as a the steamship Empire State steams in. Wonderful view, a bit light, moderate foxing, some soiling. (G+). $44.

Race Point Light Station 

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. 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. Shipped rolled. (M). $59.95 plus $6 postage.

1116. (photo) Galanti family cottage at Chatham as it slides into the sea after rapid erosion c.1988. Photo is b/w and includes credit line and description on back. Clear and close view. (VG). $28.

5109f. (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 view of the tall clay “pounds” or cliffs which have now washed away. Atop the barren cliffs are the tall lighthouse tower, keeper’s dwellings, Navy wireless station, fog signal building and more. Wonderful view, clean, clear, near fine. (VG+). $148.

5109e. (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. In front sits a horse and carriage with its driver, probably awaiting summer visitors viewing the station. Wonderful view, clear and close, moderate overall soiling. (VG). $128.

4446L. [stereoview] Highland Lighthouse, Cape Cod . (c.1880’s). by G. H. Nickerson, Provincetown, Mass. Rare view of the tall white stone light tower and 1 ½-story keeper’s dwellings, out buildings and fence. Located on a high bluff, cape Cod or Highland Light was a focal point for Victorian visitors. Standing in the field befire the station is a derbied gentleman viewing the scene. This extremely rare view shows good detail of the tower and dwelling arrangement, though somewhat distant. View is clear with some foxing and light soiling, some wear to corners. (VG).  $54.

4446k. [stereoview] Highland Lighthouse, Cape Cod . (c.1880’s). by Nickerson & Smith, Provincetown, Mass. Rare view of the tall white stone light tower and 1 ½-story keeper’s dwellings, out buildings and fence. Located on a high bluff, cape Cod or Highland Light was a focal point for Victorian visitors and parked in front can be seen a large carriage packed with visitors. This extremely rare view shows good detail of the tower and dwelling arrangement, though somewhat distant. View is unusually clean and bright, only light wear to corners.  (F-).  $64.

4446n. [stereoview] Highland Lighthouse, Cape Cod . (c.1880’s). Probably by G. H. Nickerson, Provincetown , Mass. Rare view of the tall white stone light tower and 1 ½-story keeper’s dwellings, out buildings and fence. Located on a high bluff, cape Cod or Highland Light was a focal point for Victorian visitors. Standing in the field before the station is a derbied gentleman viewing the scene. This extremely rare view shows good detail of the tower and dwelling arrangement, though somewhat distant. View is clear with light foxing and light soiling, some wear to corners. (VG).  $54.

4446m. [stereoview] Highland Lighthouse, Cape Cod . (c.1880’s). By G. H. Nickerson, Provincetown , Mass. Rare view of the tall white stone light tower and 1 ½-story keeper’s dwellings, out buildings and fence. Located on a high bluff, cape Cod or Highland Light was a focal point for Victorian visitors. Standing in the field before the station is a derbied gentleman viewing the scene. This extremely rare view shows good detail of the tower and dwelling arrangement, though somewhat distant. View is clear with moderate foxing and some soiling, light crease. (VG-). $44.

4446o. [stereoview] Highland Lighthouse, Cape Cod . (c.1880’s). Probably by G. H. Nickerson, Provincetown , Mass. Rare view of the tall white stone light tower and 1 ½-story keeper’s dwellings, out buildings and fence. Located on a high bluff, cape Cod or Highland Light was a focal point for Victorian visitors. Standing in the field before the station is a derbied gentleman viewing the scene. This extremely rare view shows good detail of the tower and dwelling arrangement, though somewhat distant. View is clear  and fairly clean, lower card corner chipped off. (VG-).   $34.

1118. (photo) Coast Guard Family at Cape Cod (Highland) Light Station, North Truro, Cape Cod c.1959. Clear, close original 8” x 10” press photo shows great detail of the Coast Guardsman with his wife standing in front of the lighthouse and keeper’s house at Cape Cod Light Station in North Truro. Photo is b/w and includes date and credit line on back. Dated August 9, 1959. Clear and close view. (VG+). $34.

9206e. (souvenir plate) Bishop and Clerks Lighthouse, Hyannis , Mass. c.1900. Lovely plate in white with gilt decorated edge, features in the center a detailed image of the tall granite light and attached fog bell tower perched on the rocky shoal off Hyannis in Nantucket Sound. Backmarked “Made in Germany for “Myron G. Bradford, Hyannis, Mass. ” Round plate with decorated upturnd sides measures 7” in diameter. Clean, no cracks or checks, a beautiful item for your display. (VG+). $185.

10483. (photo) PEAKED HILL BAR LIFE SAVING STATION, PROVINCETOWN , CAPE COD . c.1931.  Rare, early photograph measures 3 ¼” x 5 ¼” wide, and provides an extremely rare close view from the south  of the lonely Peaked Hill Bar Life Saving station as it slid down the dunes into the ocean in 1931. Many persons were taken ashore by the crews here over the years, including eight from the schooner Willie H. Higgins during the March 1989 blizzard. With time, though, the sight of the ocean from the station began to be blocked by the shifting dunes and soon the crews could not access the beach. By 1910 a new station was constructed just to the south [visible to the right in this view]. The existing building was sold to playwright Eugene O’Neill, who spent many years writing in the quiet solitude of the outer beach. In March of 1931 a strong storm raced up the coast washing out hundreds of yards of beach and destroying the foundation under the station. Soon, as residents watched, the building was washed into the sea. This is a striking early view and shows good detail. In early ink on back “ Old Peaked Hill Station, fell in 1931. Neg. by J. R. Smith.” Clear, one light stain in upper corner. (VG). $66.

25360. (Aerial Photo Map) Provincetown, Massachusetts c.2001. Huge! 36 x 36 inch  full color air photo map displays topography, vegetation, urban development, agriculture and other geographic features with true colors in a huge poster format. This map was professionally created from aerial photography captured in April 2001 from 15,000 feet in altitude. During this time of year the ground is mostly free of snow and the trees do not have their leaves, so much of the detail including roads, dunes and more can be seen. The map is printed on heavy matte paper and is suitable for framing. It would look quite nice  mounted on an office wall, hanging in the den, workshop or simply tacked up in the garage! Shipped rolled. (M). $29.95

10486. (photo) WOOD END LIGHTHOUSE & COAST GUARD STATION, PROVINCETOWN, CAPE COD . c.1931.  Rare, early photograph measures 3 ¼” x 5 ¼” wide, and provides an extremely rare close view of the lonely lighthouse and Coast Guard station on Provincetown’s Wood End. This is a rare early view and shows good detail though just a bit out of focus. In early ink on back “ Wood End Light & CG Station. Neg. by J. R. Smith.” Clean, light wear. (VG-). $22.

10463. (chart) NANTUCKET SOUND – CHATHAM ROADS. Massachusetts. 1st Edition October 1947. U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. Scale 1/20,000. Bright, very large 29h” x 39w” original Coast Survey chart includes all of northern Nantucket Sound from South Dennis east to Chatham and Monomoy Island, with especially good detail of these areas. The sound has numerous shoals and buoys, and the entire area is exceedingly treacherous, characterized by boulder patches that rise abruptly from deep water, sand bars, etc. Included on the chart are ranges and bearings,  tides and currents for the area, and soundings, as well as all lighthouses and buoys, as are towns and features. Chart is in good condition, overall clean with only light wear to original folds, soiling to one corner. Shipped rolled. (VG).  $64. 

27300i. (souvenir dish) Bishop and Clerks Lighthouse, Hyannis , Mass. c.1900. Lovely dish in a bright white with gilt decorated edge, features in the center a detailed image of the tall granite light and attached fog bell tower perched on the rocky shoal off Hyannis in Nantucket Sound. Backmarked “Made in Germany for “Myron G. Bradford, Hyannis, Mass. ” Round dish with decorated upturnd sides measures 4” in diameter. Clean, no cracks or checks, a beautiful item for your display. (F-). $110.

9206. (souvenir dish) Bishop and Clerks Lighthouse, Hyannis , Mass. c.1900. Lovely dish in a sky blue and white with gilt decorated edge, features in the center a detailed image of the tall granite light and attached fog bell tower perched on the rocky shoal off Hyannis in Nantucket Sound. Backmarked “Made in Germany for “Myron G. Bradford, Hyannis, Mass. ” Round dish with decorated upturnd sides measures 5 5/8” in diameter. Clean, no cracks or checks, a beautiful item for your display. (VG+). $195.

6661q. (souvenir plate) Chatham Twin Lights, Chatham, Mass. c.1900. A bright, gilt decorated commemorative plate in white, features a large, detailed, b/w image of the twin "Chatham Lights” in Chatham, Mass. The superb piece measures a full 7 ½” 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 " Made in Germany for S. Rogers & Son, Chatham, Mass." Very clean, no cracks or checks, little if any expected wear to rim. A very detailed, striking item for your display. Chatham lighthouse china pieces are quite rare and in great demand. Unusually attractive piece. (F-). $195.

6661c. (souvenir plate) Old Chatham Twin Lights, Chatham, Mass. c.1900. A lovely, bright, gilt decorated commemorative plate featuring a large, detailed, clear b/w image of the old twin Chatham lights on Cape Cod. The superb piece measures 7 1/8” in diameter and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim around the rose enhanced edges. The unusually detailed image includes all aspects of the two early stone light towers and the 1 ½ story keeper's dwelling. Labeled "Made in Germany (for) S. Rogers & Son, 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. (VG+). $295.

8279b. Ryder, Marion Crowell. CAPE COD REMEMBRANCES. Taunton . 1972. 128p. Soft wraps. This book first catches your eye with a wonderful, rare, photograph of the Keeper standing with his daughter beside the Bass River Light in Dennis. Within are 47 accounts of early life on the Cape including at the Bass river Lighthouse, a rare account of fishing off the old Bishop and Clerks Lighthouse, numerous shipwrecks, the Fall River Line, and much more. Most enjoyable reading. 16 photographs. (VG). $24.

21144e. (souvenir cup) c.1900. Unusual bright, commemorative cup features a large b/w  image of the “Bishop and Clerks Lighthouse, Hyannis, Mass.”. Early piece is enhanced by cobalt blue borders with gilt decoration which does cut off the top of the light tower. The cup measures 2 1/8” high by 2 3/8” in diameter. Clean, light wear, no chips or cracks. An unusually bold Hyannis piece for display. (VG). $46.

21435c. [paperweight] Heavy glass rectangular paperweight featuring an early c.1900 photograph of Nauset Beach “Three Sisters” Lighthouses, Eastham, Mass. This rare item features a close photograph of the three short white light towers, flanked by the old and new 1 ½-story keeper’s dwellings and out buildings. Photo remains clear and sharp, but has some staining from foxing or moisture. Measurements 2 ½” x 4” x ¾” h. One of the few such items of this remote Cape Cod light station and most desirable. (G-). $56.

2145. (souvenir cup/saucer) U.S. Life Saving Station Orleans, Mass. c.1900. Lovely gilt decorated cup with saucer features on the cup a detailed b/w image of the expanded Red House-Type life-saving station located abreast of Ponchet Island, East Orleans. Backmarked “Made in Germany A. T. Newcomb, Orleans, Mass.” Clean, no cracks or checks, wear to gilding on rim. Saucer measures 4 ¼” in diameter, cup 2” high. A very detailed, pretty little item for your display, attractive presentation. (VG+). $285.

Filmed on location at Race Point Lighthouse on Cape Cod:

10448. (DVD) The Lightkeepers with Academy Award® winner Richard Dreyfuss (Jaws, The Goodbye Girl) stars with Emmy and Tony winner Blythe Danner (Meet the Fockers) and Oscar® nominee Bruce Dern (Coming Home) in this warmhearted tale of lost love and second chances. This highly anticipated movie was filmed on location at the Race Point Lighthouse on Cape Cod. The year is 1912. Vowing to swear off women for good, curmudgeonly Seth Atkins (Dreyfuss) takes refuge tending a remote Cape Cod lighthouse. Then, a mysterious stranger (Tom Wisdom, Pirate Radio) literally washes up in Seth's life, with a past full of secrets and a similar aversion to females. But the arrival of two beautiful, spirited women (Danner and Mamie Gummer) will test the men's resolve - and send all four of them sailing into uncharted romantic waters! Regular Price $27.95. Our Price $22.50.

4318d. (stereoview) Race Point Lighthouse, Provincetown, Cape Cod c.1870 by G. H. Nickerson. Clear close image features the early stone keeper’s dwelling and light tower at the remote Provincetown light station. Image includes out-buildings and the white board fence that surrounded the station as well as two nicely dressed women, probably members of the keeper’s family. The rubblestone tower was built in 1816, showing a light 25 feet above sea level and was one of the earliest revolving lights in the area. By 1875 the original lime mortar in the tower had disappeared and the lighthouse had been covered with shingles in an attempt to stop leaks, as can be seen here but by the 1870’s the shingles and the wooden stairs inside were rotten and the tower needed rebuilding. The old stone tower was replaced in 1876 by a 45-foot cast-iron lighthouse, lined with brick that remains today, thus dating this image to before 1876. Light soiling, moderate edge wear and some staining to back. Rare early view. (VG-). $88.

7456h. (souvenir saucer) Highland Life Saving Station, North Truro, Cape Cod, Mass. c.1900. Most desirable piece features the Highland Life Saving Station on a bold 5 3/8” diameter saucer. This early piece is quite large and enhanced by a fluted turned up sides with a bold gilded rim. Marked Made in Germany for I. Morton Small. Highlands, No. Truro, Mass.”. Piece is clean, bright, no chips or cracks, no wear. An unusually bright, bold piece for display and an exceptionally rare form. One of the nicest that I have yet had. (F-). $245.

6660b. (souvenir plate) c.1900. A rare, bright, gilt edged commemorative plate featuring a beautiful clear, full color hand painted image of the “Highland Lighthouse Near Provincetown, Mass”. One of only a few like this that I have had, this attractive plate has a quite detailed image as if from a painting, of the tall masonry first order light tower with two attached keeper’s dwellings, out buildings and surrounding fence. This beautiful display piece measures 7 ¼” in diameter and is enhanced by a bold decorative gilt trim around the edge. Nice painting quality image makes this a striking piece. Marked “Made in Germany. Designed for J. L. Rosenthal, Provincetown, Mass.” Very little if any wear, a striking display piece and quite rare. (VG+). $195. 

2869. (photo) Keeper Joseph Hindley with wife Charlotte, Last Civilian Keepers, Nobska Lighthouse, Falmouth, Mass. c.1973. Prominent Nobska Point was an ideal place for a lighthouse. In 1829, the year the lighthouse was established, it was reported that more than 10,000 vessels passed through the area. The Coast Guard took over the management of lighthouses in 1939, but civilian keepers remained at Nobska Point Light until November 1973. Osborne Hallett was principal keeper at Nobska Lighthouse from 1955 to 1968, and Joseph Hindley was his assistant. Hindley took over as keeper in 1968. When he retired in 1973, Hindley was believed to be the last civilian lighthouse keeper in New England. His career in the Lighthouse Service dated back to 1927, when he was an assistant at Whale Rock Light in Rhode Island. Period press photograph measures 7 ¼” x 9” and includes caption in which Keeper Hindley notes that after spending 46 years staring at the ocean “It was all pretty boring…” At the time of the photo, Keeper Hindley with his wife live in retirement in Falmoouth. Clean, clear, wire photo b/w. (VG). $110.

A-153. (stereoview)  HIGHLAND LIGHTHOUSE, NORTH TRURO, CAPE COD. c.1880.  $88.

4418i. [stereoview] Long Point Lighthouse, Cape Cod . (c.1876). By G. H. Nickerson, Provincetown, Mass. This is the best of only two 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 hat climbs up 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 a bit closer than the other view and showing a great deal more of the two towers. Dated in early pencil on back April 17, 1876. View is clean and clear with just a bit of wear and light soiling. Extremely important early view. (VG+).  $224.  Sold.

A-158. [stereoview] Long Point Lighthouse, Cape Cod . (c.1876). By G. H. Nickerson, Provincetown, Mass. This is one of the best of only two 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 hat climbs up 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 a bit closer than the other view and showing a great deal more of the two towers. View is clean and clear with just a bit of wear to the corners and light soiling. Extremely important early view. (VG+).   $188.  

10434. (photo) Chatham [Twin] Lights, Chatham, Mass. c. 1920. Nice clear, crisp view of the 1 ½-story clipped gable keeper’s dwelling flanked by the two white iron light towers. Photo measures 3” x 4”. Clean. (VG+). $18.

Sandy Neck Light House, Barnstable, Cape Cod c.1860

10357. (document) Light House Establishment Repair Voucher, Sandy Neck Light station, Barnstable, Cape Cod, Massachusetts c.1860. Early pre- civil war document details cost and payment to local lumber supplier Josiah Hinckley for timber and nails for repairs at Sandy Neck Lighthouse. The eastern tip of Sandy Neck -- a half-mile wide, six-mile long, sandy peninsula on the north side of Cape Cod -- marks the entrance to Barnstable Harbor. Congress appropriated $3,500 for a lighthouse at the eastern tip of the peninsula, a site known as Beach Point, on May 18, 1826. The first lighthouse consisted of a wooden lantern on the roof of a brick keeper's house. The lantern originally held 10 lamps and reflectors, exhibiting a fixed white light 40 feet above mean high water and visible for nine nautical miles. The original lighthouse was replaced in 1857 by the 48-foot brick tower that still stands, slightly north of the first light's location. Dated October 30, 1860, document is signed by the Josiah Hinckley and Lieutenant Charles N Trumbull, Engineer, 1&2 LH Districts. Document is in good condition, as originally folded. Measures 8” x 12 ½”. Rare early Sandy Neck Lighthouse piece. (VG+). $112.

5109L. (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, out buildings and surrounding fence as a driver with carriage waits. Nice view with great detail, clean, clear. (VG+). $168.

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.

27125. (commemorative cup/saucer) c.1900. Most unusual set features the Cahoon Hollow Life Saving Station, and a wharf scene, Wellfleet, Mass., on a bold cup/saucer combination. This early set is quite large and enhanced by a fluted surface decoration with gilt borders and handle decoration. Bold saucer features a detailed b/w image of  the “Life Saving Station, Wellfleet, Mass”. Attractive cup likewise features a detailed b/w image of a “Wharf Scene, Wellfleet, Mass.” The cup measures 2 ¾” high by 3” in diameter. Saucer measures 5 ½” in diameter. Marked Made in England for Mrs E. B. Ryder, Wellfleet, Mass.”. Set is clean, bright, no chips or cracks, just light wear to gilded edge. An unusually bright, bold set for display and an exceptionally rare form. (VG+).  $445 set.

26206c. (commemorative plate) Cahoon Hollow Life Saving Station, Wellfleet , Mass. c.1900. Most desirable piece features the Cahoon Hollow Life Saving Station in Wellfleet, Mass. on a bold 7” diameter plate. This early piece is quite large and enhanced by a fluted surface decoration with gilt border. Marked Made in England for Mrs E. B. Ryder, Wellfleet, Mass.”. Plate is clean, bright, no chips or cracks, just light wear to gilded edge. An unusually bright, bold piece for display and an exceptionally rare form. One of the nicest that I have yet had. (VG+). $445.

21144d. (commemorative cup) c.1900. Beautiful bright bold cup features a detailed b/w image of “Bishop and Clerk Lighthouse off  Hyannis”, Mass. Cup is decorated with gilded rim and handle on a bright white body.  Cup measures 3” diameter by 2 ¾”  high. Marked “Made in Germany for Myron G. Bradford, Hyanis, Mass.” A rare light and a bright, beautiful piece. (F-). $186.

11110. (print) Woodys at Monomoy Point Light by John Hutchinson c.1993. This is an authentic, original print from the artist’s water color by Chatham’s own artist, John Hutchinson. This bright rendition measures 10 ½” 6 inches by 14 inches, and is signed and numbered by the artist. “Hutch” had lived for years in Salem on Massachusetts ’ North Shore and summered at a lovely spot near Chatham Lighthouse on the elbow of Cape Cod . Now a permanent resident of Chatham, he has become well known for his maritime and pilot boat views, as well as salt marsh and general coastal. Now nearing his sixties Hutch still paints with vengeance. Today John Hutchinson is one of Massachusetts ’ best known artists his works have been sold all over the east. Wonderful, bright, perfect for framing. Only a few left in the artist’s collection. (F). $110.

11170. Hutchinson, John and Ted Whittaker. Beach Wagons in Chatham. Chatham. 2005. 16p. Soft wraps, spiral bound. Self published. To generations, cars have spelled freedom. In Chatham, a few decades ago, if you owned a “woodie” or beach wagon, you could spend magical hours or days on remote beaches fishing and camping. A woodie is an early station wagon in which the rear portion of the car’s bodywork is made of wood. Production of the cars ended in the late 1950s, at which point many fell into disrepair or were junked. We’ve had a wonderful gift to spend a youth and adulthood on Chatham’s beaches,” says John Hutchinson, co-author and illustrator, with Ted Whittaker, of “Beach Wagons.”Whittaker and Hutchinson, both third generation Chatham summer residents, met here in 1946 as boys and now, as adults, are linked by their shared memories and their love of beach wagons. It was a time when access to the beaches were uncontrolled, and nobody worried about closures because of nesting shorebirds. The book, illustrated with Hutchinson’s paintings of beach wagons and with photographs from the family collections of both men, will be sure to spark nostalgia in those old enough to recall the days of the wagons, affectionately called woodies, and also spark interest in those too young to recall them. In 1958 Whittaker made his last beach wagon trip to Monomoy. Many factors ended the era of beach wagons and the freedom they represented. The men’s charming 16-page book will bring it all back for a moment. Limited edition, only a few left. (M). $34.95.

J-68. [commemorative pin dish] A petite, bright commemorative pin dish featuring a beautiful clear, b/w  image of the Chatham [Twin] Lights, Chatham, Mass. c. 1900. This dish is quite attractive, with a detailed image of the 1 ½-story clipped gable keeper’s dwelling flanked by the two white iron light towers. This pretty dish measures 3 ½” diameter and is enhanced by gold leaf trim and fluited rim. Marked “Made in Germany for S. Rogers & Son, Chatham, Mass.”. A very attractive piece. Clean, bright, one slight chip to rim. (VG). $110.

J-69. [commemorative pin dish] A petite, bright commemorative pin dish featuring a beautiful clear, b/w  image of the Chatham [Twin] Lights, Chatham, Mass. c. 1900. This dish is quite attractive, with a detailed image of the 1 ½-story clipped gable keeper’s dwelling flanked by the two white iron light towers. This pretty dish measures 3 3/8” diameter and is enhanced by gold leaf trim and fluited rim. Marked “Made in Germany for Boston Store, Chatham, Mass.”. A very attractive piece. Clean, bright, light wear to rim. (VG). $125.

J-70. (commemorative dish) A bright commemorative dish featuring a beautiful clear, detailed full color image of the Chatham [Twin] Lights, Chatham, Mass. c. 1900. This dish quite striking, with a bold, detailed image of the 1 ½-story clipped gable keeper’s dwelling flanked by the two white iron light towers. This pretty dish measures 4 7/8” in diameter and is quite bold with the 2 ¼” image on the brightly colored body. Marked “Wheelock Made in Austria for A. Howes, Chatham, Mass.”. A very attractive piece. Clean, bright, light edge wear, a few light closed age lines. (VG). $85.

J-67. (souvenir cup) Chatham Twin Lights, Chatham, Mass. c.1898. A bright, gilt decorated commemorative cup in white, features a clear, detailed, b/w image of the twin "Chatham Lights” in Chatham, Mass. The superb piece measures about 2 5/8” in diameter and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim around the rim and an applied handle. The unusually detailed image includes all aspects of the two iron light towers, the clipped-gable keeper's dwelling and out-buildings. Not marked, dating it to pre-1898. Very clean, no cracks or checks, some 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. (VG+). $165.

J-72. [Victorian commemorative Mauchlineware sewing egg) Superb, rare wooden Victorian covered wooden sewing and thread storage container features a beautiful b/w lithograph image of the "Twin Lights, Chatham, Mass." A pretty little piece, the egg-shaped box is of hardwood, varnished and measures 2 ¾"h x 1 ¾” dia. The pretty image shows the two tall iron light towers flanking their clipped-gabled keeper’s house. The two halves of the "egg" fit together to house a spool of thread inside, as well as a container for needles and space for thimble [all present except the thimble). Such wooden Victorian era commemorative pieces, known as Mauchlineware, are exceptionally difficult to find and are beautiful for display. Clean, very little wear. (VG+). Quite Rare! $145.

J-71. (commemorative plate) A bright commemorative dish featuring a beautiful clear, detailed full color image of the Mattaquason Hotel, Chatham, Mass. c. 1900. This dish quite striking, with a bold, detailed image of the large 2 ½-story estate. The Mattaquason Hotel originated as the summer estate of Marcellus Eldredge, a wealthy brewer and mayor of Portsmouth, NH. Eldredge built his mansion on Watch Hill, overlooking the Atlantic. In 1907, Frederick Wilkey, a professional hotelman, purchased the estate to create the Hotel Mattaquason, which he ran during the summer. This pretty dish measures 6 3/8” in diameter and is quite bold with the 3” image on the brightly decorated body. Marked “Altenburg Made in Germany for A. Howes, Chatham, Mass.”. A very attractive piece. Clean, bright, light edge wear. (VG). $120.

27246. (souvenir cup/saucer) Nauset 3 Sisters Lights, Orleans Mill, Cape Cod, Mass. Cup 2 ½” high, saucer 5 3/8”. $365.

937c. (souvenir plate) Highland Light, North Truro, Mass. 7”. $265. 

2778b. (commemorative dish) c.1900. Superb bright white souvenir plate, featuring a close and detailed image of “Nobska Light Woods Hole, Falmouth Mass. ” Dish features a good size, detailed color image of the tall white iron light tower and keeper’s dwelling, surrounded by a decorative rim enhanced by gilt borders. Marked “Made in Germany for Harry S. Bourne, Falmouth, Mass.” This rare collectible measures 3 ½” by 5 ” oval and would enhance any display. Unusually bright, clean, a beautiful piece. (VG+). $295 net. 

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.

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.

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.

96626j. (souvenir cream pitcher). Highland Lighthouse, Cape Cod, Mass. c.1900. A full 7" tall, 7" spout to handle - the largest that I have ever seen. "Adams, England. Made for Te Town Crier Gift Shop, Provincetown, Mass. (VG+). $565.

29149. (souvenir cup) A rare, bright, gilt decorated rose and crème colored commemorative cup featuring a beautiful clear, detailed color image of the “Bass River Light House, West Dennis, Mass.” The first of this rare lighthouse that I have found, this striking cup measures 3 ¾” in diameter and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilded border and handle. The unusually detailed image includes all aspects of the lighthouse with lantern room protruding from the roof. Nice detailed image on the bright china piece and rose coloration make a good contrast on this rare item. Marked “Altenburg China Made in Germany for Mrs. M. B. Covil, West Dennis, Mass ”. Quite clean, bright, light wear to gilding. With two chips 1/8 – ¼” to rim. Still a beautiful display piece. Unusually large, bold view of this little-known Cape Cod lighthouse. (G+). $64.

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.

29300. (souvenir dish A rare, bright, gilt decorated rose and crème colored commemorative dish featuring a beautiful clear, detailed color image of the “Bass River Light House, West Dennis, Mass.” One of the few of this rare lighthouse that I have found, this striking piece measures about 6” in diameter and is enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilded border and handle. The unusually detailed image includes all aspects of the lighthouse with lantern room protruding from the roof. Nice detailed image on the bright china piece and rose coloration make a good contrast on this rare item. Marked “Altenburg China Made in Germany for Mrs. M. B. Covil, West Dennis, Mass ”. Quite clean, bright, light wear to gilding. A beautiful display piece. Unusually large, bold view of this little-known Cape Cod lighthouse. (VG). $134.

27411. (souvenir dish) Cahoon Hollow Life Saving Station, Wellfleet , Mass. c.1900. Most unusual and attractive piece features the Cahoon Hollow Life Saving Station in Wellfleet, Mass. on a bold 6 ¼” moon-shaped dish. This early piece is quite large and enhanced by a decorative edge with gilt border. Marked “Carlsbad BFHS China Made in Austria for P. W. Higgins, Wellfleet, Mass.”. Dish is clean, bright, no chips or cracks or wear, near fine condition. An unusually bright, bold piece for display and an exceptionally rare form. One of the nicest that I have yet had. (F-). $495. 

27412. (souvenir dish) Billingsgate Light House (Wellfleet Point), Wellfleet , Mass. c.1900. Most unusual and attractive piece features the Billingsgate Light House (Wellfleet Point), in Wellfleet, Mass. on a bold 6 ¼” moon-shaped dish. This early piece is quite large and enhanced by a decorative edge with gilt border. Marked “Carlsbad BFHS China Made in Austria for P. W. Higgins, Wellfleet, Mass.”. Dish is clean, bright, no chips or cracks or wear, near fine condition. An unusually bright, bold piece for display and an exceptionally rare form. One of the nicest that I have yet had. (F-). $495. 

27300f. (souvenir sugar) Bishop and Clerks Lighthouse, Hyannis , Mass. c.1900. Lovely bowl in a bright white, features a detailed b/w image of the tall granite light and attached fog bell tower perched on the rocky shoal off Hyannis in Nantucket Sound. Backmarked “Made in Germany for Myron G. Bradford, Hyannis , Mass. ” Round bowl with fluited rim, measures 3 ¾” in diameter. Clean, no cracks or checks, light wear. A pretty little item for your display. (VG+). $124.

21452. (souvenir plate) High Head Life Saving Station, Provincetown, Mass. c.1900. Lovely large gilt decorated, crème and rose colored, round plate measures a full 7 ¾” in diameter. Featured in the center is a large detailed b/w image of the early High Head 1882-Type Life Saving Station. Backmarked “Made in Germany for D. S. Carlow & Co., Provincetown, Mass. ” Clean, no cracks or checks, light wear to edge gilding. A bright, very detailed item for your display, unusually attractive presentation. (VG). $295.

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.

937d. (commemorative plate) A bright sky blue commemorative plate featuring a beautiful clear, detailed b/w image of the Highland Lighthouse, Cape Cod , Mass. c. 1900. This piece quite striking, with a clear, detailed image of the tall masonry light tower with the two keeper dwellings to each side, set against the white sky behind. This pretty piece measures 7 ¾”  in diameter and is quite bold with the 2 ¾” gilt bordered image on the brightly colored sky blue body. Marked “Made in Germany for D. S. Carlow & Co., Providencetown[sic], Mass.”. A very attractive piece. Clean, bright, light edge wear. (VG). $178.

26206d. (commemorative plate) Cahoon Hollow Life Saving Station, Wellfleet , Mass. c.1900. Most desirable piece features the Cahoon Hollow Life Saving Station in Wellfleet, Mass. on a bold 7” diameter plate. This early piece is quite large and enhanced by a fluted surface decoration with gilt border. Marked Made in England for Mrs. E. B. Ryder, Wellfleet, Mass.”. Plate is clean, bright, no chips or cracks, just light wear to gilded edge. An unusually bright, bold piece for display and an exceptionally rare form. One of the nicest that I have yet had. (F-).   $445. 

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

2321e. (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 old  twin Chatham lights on Cape Cod. The superb piece measures 3 ¾” 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 early stone light towers and the 1 ½ story keeper's dwelling. Labeled "Made in Germany (for) S. Rogers & Son, 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-). $288.

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.

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

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.

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.

23230. [Victorian commemorative covered Mauchlineware sewing bottle) Superb, rare wooden Victorian covered wooden sewing and thread storage container features a beautiful b/w lithograph image of the "Twin Lights, Chatham, Mass." A pretty little piece, the bottle-shaped box is of hardwood, varnished and measures 3 ¾"h x 1 ¼" dia. The pretty image shows the two tall iron light towers flanking their clipped-gabled keeper’s house. The two halves of the "bottle" fit together to house two spools of thread inside, as well as a container for needles and space for thimble [all present). Such wooden Victorian era commemorative pieces, known as Mauchlineware, are exceptionally difficult to find and are beautiful for display. Clean, very little wear. (F-). Quite Rare! $288 net.

992c. (souvenir cup / saucer) The cup is decorated with a beautiful image of the "Long Point Light, Provincetown, Mass." and includes the keeper’s dwellings, fog bell and out buildings. The saucer has a view entitled "Steamer Longfellow" seen pulling into Provincetown harbor. The cup measures 2 ” in height, the saucer 4 ¼” in diameter. Marked “Made In Germany for D. S. Carlowa Co, Provincetown, Mass”. Superb set, clean, with only light wear to gilded edges. (VG+). $228 net.

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