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22190b.
Campbell
, J. M. [Assistant Lightkeeper,
Bell
Rock Lighthouse], NOTES ON THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE
BELL
ROCK.
Edinburgh
. 1904. 112p. 12MO. Beautiful gilt embossed binding. After serving nine years as
Assistant Keeper of the Bell Rock Lighthouse, the author was encouraged by
friends to record his many detailed observations of the life there, with
particular emphasis on the many different animal species that exist in the area.
From the gulls and terns, to the seals and fish species, the rock was teeming
with life which was well chronicled by the author. Most interesting account of
the period between 1901 and 1904. Contents clean, tight. Covers light wear,
corners bumped. (VG-). $84.
7293b.
na. The Eddystone Lighthouse. The Penny
Magazine. July 28, 1832. 3p. Disbound. Early article describes Winstanley’s
lighthouse on the Eddystone Rocks and Smeaton’s replacement in 1759. With
illustrations and good detail. $8.
4752b.
THE NEW EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE. Scientific
American. January 12, 1884. Front page article with three large engravings
depicting the details of the old and new Eddystone lights. Portion of article
describes the construction of the tower and more. Clean, nice details. Full
issue. (VG+) $14.
11445. na. Special
Instructions for the Coast Guard Service 1875. London. Commissioners,
Lord High Admiral of the United Kingdom. 176p. Gilt embossed cloth wraps.
Detailed regularions for the operation of the Coast Guard in Britain include
Officers, Qualifications and Promotion, Uniforms, Drills, Discipline, Entry of
Boys for Royal navy, Pilotage, Stores, Ship’s books and accounts, Victualling
and Clothing, Pensions, and more. Extremely detailed, well indexed, early rules
for this lesser known service. Contents clean, tight, light toning, wraps light
edge wear, light soiling. (VG-). $35.
7143d.
Edwards, E. Price. OUR SEAMARKS; A Plain Account
of the LIGHTHOUSES, LIGHTSHIPS, BEACONS, BUOYS, AND FOG-SIGNALS MAINTAINED ON
OUR COASTS FOR THE GUIDANCE OF MARINERS.
London
. 1884. 192p. Beautifully binding embossed with light-vessel, quite clean and
bright. Over 40 very nice detailed engravings of apparatus and equipment with
one large fold-out map showing the ranges of the principal lighthouses and
lightships on the coasts of the
British
Islands
. Wonderful detailed information on apparatus; includes chapters on lighthouses
and towers, lighthouse illumination and apparatus, the Lighthouse Service
(Trinity House), lightships, buoys and beacons, coast fog-signals and much more.
Generally clean, tight, some foxing to frontis pages and occasional pages,
otherwise contents clean. Small 2” tear to corner of fold-out map. Scarce
title, very good information on apparatus. (VG). $94.
8308d.
Ballantyne, R. M. THE FLOATING LIGHTS OF THE
GOODWIN SANDS
. A Tale.
Philadelphia
. nd. c.1870. 403p. Nice, brightly embossed binding. In this exceptionally
scarce title, the author gives an insight into the condition, value, and
vicissitudes of the light-vessels, or floating lighthouses, which guard the
shores of the
United Kingdom
. A very detailed account, particularly of the life and adventures of some of
the men who have manned these interesting craft in the past. Based on the
author’s visit to the floating light Gull, told through the use of a fictional
tale combined with the correct accounts of the life at sea. Unusually clean,
bright and tight. With 1 fine woodcut illustration of mast lanterns.
Exceptionally scarce, only the fourth copy that I have been able to find. In
wonderful condition. (VG+). $98.
9168b.
Scott, Charles William. HISTORY OF THE FASTNET ROCK
LIGHTHOUSES. Commissioner of Irish Lights. 1906. [Reprint Schull
Books, County Cork, Ireland. 1993] 56p. Illustrated with thirty-five
reproductions of photographs, to which are appended thirty-four plates of
reduced copies of working drawings. Original blue stiff cloth wraps. 12 ½”. A
wonderfully detailed history of the consytruction of lighthouses on this site,
with over 70 plates, photographs and illustrations. Fascinating chapters include
Description Of The Rock And Halpin’s Lighthouse, Making The Tower Safe,
Establishment of Fog Signal, New Tower Proposed, Design of New Tower, Masonry,
The Work, Building the Habitable Portion of the Tower, Description of the
Temporary Light, Completion, Description of the Lighting Apparatus, Description
of the Lantern and Fog-Signal Apparatus, Erection of Lantern – Loss of Portion
of Lighting Apparatus – Wireless Telegraphic Apparatus, Oil Storage
Arrangements, Erection of Lighting Apparatus, Completion, and more. A clean,
fresh copy of this most interesting work. (F). $86.
11375.
Gattie, George Bing. Memorials of the Goodwin Sands,
and their Surroundings, Legendary and Historical. London. J.J.
Keliher & Co. 1904. 297p. The Goodwin Sands is a 10-mile-long sand bank in
the English Channel, lying six miles east of Deal in Kent, England. As these
shoals lie close to major shipping channels, more than 2,000 ships are believed
to have been wrecked upon it, and as a result it is marked by light vessels and
buoys. In this exceptionally scarce title, the author gives detailed account of
the history of the area, the geology, great storms, the Hovellers, the
establishment of a “Coastguard”, beacons and buoys, lightships, wrecks, the
lifeboat and rescues, lighthouse schemes and building projects, and more. A
very detailed account. Gilt embossed binding, moderate soil and wear, contents
tight, light soiling. (G+). $38.
11376.
Wright, W.H.K., The Eddystone Lighthouses and Their
History, with Portraits of Smeaton and Douglas, and Illustrations of the Various
Lighthouses. Plymouth, England. nd. c.1890. 32p. Soft wraps, staple
bound. Fine account of the designs and work to construct the various lighthouses
on the Eddystone. Early, nicely done work in crisp, clean condition. Rare.
(VG+). $24.
 
857d. na. THE
MANUSCRIPTS OF ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON’S RECORDS OF A FAMILY OF ENGINEERS. The
Unfinished Chapters. Walter M. Hill, editor.
Chicago
. 1929. Limited to 300 copies. Quarto. 92p. Boards, cloth backed, edges uncut.
In 1929 Mr. Hill acquired the original manuscripts, together with hitherto
unpublished portions, of R. L. Stevenson’s Record of a Family of Engineers. As
Robert Louis Stevenson accumulated notes explaining the lighthouse work of his
forebears, he first sketched out one chapter, then another which were eventually
published, along with extracts from his grandfather’s work on the Bell Rock
Lighthouse. The mass of notes and drafts out of which the original book was
finally carved, illustrates the great author’s mode of work. First, there is
the manuscript as printed in 1912. Second, a series of finished and unfinished
chapters intended for publication but afterwards contracted and reduced. Third,
we find a wealth of supplementary notes and projected chapters – a most
interesting and significant mine of material. These notes and unfinished
chapters are introduced by a recapitulation of Stevenson’s study of his family
history, to which has been added a description of the manuscripts. A remarkable
insight to the work and the thoughts of these important lighthouse engineers,
and in the style of R.L.S. Extremely scarce, only 300 printed. Quite clean,
tight. Only light edge wear to boards. (VG+) $185.
28306.
(cabinet photo) Smeaton’s Eddystone Lighthouse Tower,
Plymouth, England c1890-1900. Built in 1759, this tall granite tower
was the third tower to mark this dangerous spot and lasted for 120 years until
cracks began to appear in the rock upon which it stood. In the 1870’s the
upper 2/3 of the tapered granite tower with lantern and gallery was dismantled
and transported to Plymouth Hoe, a grassy hill overlooking the town and harbor,
where it was re-erected as a monument to the builder. The stump of Smeaton's
tower still stands on the original rock to this day. Period cabinet view
measures 4” x 5” and is clean and clear. (VG+). $54.
1041.
Wilson, T.G. [Vice-Chairman of the Commissioners of Irish Lights] The
Irish Lighthouse Service. The Commissioners of Irish Lights. Dublin.
1968. 149p . DJ. 29 illustrations in the text, 4 Full Color Plates, & 23
black & white photos. Bold ink inscription on frontis: " To Captain
Joseph C. Fox from The Commissioners of Irish Lights 16 March 1977".
(Captain Fox was a US Merchant Marine officer.) This rare title, published by
the Commissioners of Irish Lights, commemorates the hundredth anniversary of the
Irish Lighthouse Service. The Service dates back in some form to the fifth
century. After a brief glance at the lighthouses of antiquity, the author traces
the development of methods of illumination from open wooden and coal fires
through gas and oil to electricity, and of sound signals from bells to the
diaphones, sirens and explosive fogsignals now in use. The author ends with
the last hundred years, a time of great expansion in the Irish Lights Service. A
rare and sought after account: A search of out of print book stores in the UK
and US, and on the web reveals only 8 copies available – priced from $334 to
$380+. Clean, crisp, tight in edge-worn dj. (VG+). $268.
854c. Stevenson, D. Alan (ed). ENGLISH
LIGHTHOUSE TOURS 1801, 1813, 1818 From the Diaries of Robert Stevenson
with his Drawings of Lighthouses. London. 1946. 1st. 70p. 12MO.
Robert Stevenson ranks high in the hierarchy of great lighthouse builders.
D. Alan Stevenson, great-grandson of Robert Stevenson, acts as editor of
the diaries, which are in his possession and contributes an introduction
and notes which not only mould the diaries into a unique picture of the
early lighthouses, but make a romantic contribution to this romantic phase
of maritime history. The remarkable connection of the Stevenson family
with lighthouses, which has continued for 160 years, ensures a correct
historical background on the subject. A remarkable insight to the work and
the thoughts of these important lighthouse engineers, and extremely
scarce. Clean, tight, near fine. (VG+). $115 net.
W-03.
Cassells, Ian. A LIGHT WALK.
Scotland
. 1997. 152 p. Soft wraps. Whilst on duty in the cramped confines of
Muckle Flugga Lighthouse, Ian Cassells took to walking circuits round the
light station for exercise. With this background, when the northern
Lighthouse Board celebrated its Bicentenary in 1986, he made the
suggestion that in commemoration of the anniversary he carry out a
sponsored walk to raise money for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution,
calling at all the manned lighthouses on the Scottish mainland. It took
the author 58 days in which he covered over 1100 miles on foot – A Light
Walk! This is the story of his walk. (M). $19.95.
901t.
THE PRINCE OF WALES AND DUKE OF EDINBURGH LAYING THE
FOUNDATION-STONE OF THE NEW EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE. The Illustrated
London News. August 30, 1879. Large, full cover engraved illustration shows the
foundation stones being laid for the new lighthouse. Seen from the lantern of
the old lighthouse, we see the dignitaries cheering as workers position the
derrick to put the stone in place. Beyond a dozen steamships and lifeboats from
the RNLI look on as work proceeds. An interesting look at the work progress.
Clean, light edge wear. (VG). $12.
978.
[engraving] THE EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE.
Scientific American Suppliment, No. 157. January 4, 1879. Exquisitely detailed
full-page 9” x 13” b/w engraving of the tall masonry lighthouse on the
Eddystone. The large lighthouse is in the center, with its light beaming and
waves dashing at its side. A foundering vessel can be seen in the background
with wreckage in the immediate foreground. Nice detail and an attractive
portrayal. Clean. (VG). $14.
6233. EDDYSTONE
LIGHT-HOUSES, PAST AND PRESENT. Harper’s Weekly. September 13,
1879. 1p. Very nice half-page woodcut engraving of the three Eddystone
lighthouses. Includes half-page article describing the history and construction
of the three lighthouses over the years. Nice detail, very clean. (VG). $26.
6233b. EDDYSTONE
LIGHT-HOUSES, PAST AND PRESENT. Harper’s Weekly. September 13,
1879. 1p. Very nice half-page woodcut engraving of the three Eddystone
lighthouses. Includes half-page article describing the history and construction
of the three lighthouses over the years. Nice detail, light edge wear, light
soiling. (VG-). $18.
5456s. A VISIT TO A LIGHT-HOUSE.
Harper’s Weekly.
January 15, 1876
. 2pp. Exquisite b/w double-page, 14”x21”, multiple engravings
offering a glimpse of the various duties of a light-keeper and the labor and
diligence required to keep the great structure in order, with accompanying
descriptive article (centers around an offshore light in Great Britain). This is
definitely one for display. Clean, crisp, excellent for dry-mounting and
framing. (VG+). $66.
5456f. A VISIT TO A LIGHT-HOUSE.
Harper’s Weekly. January 15, 1876. 2pp. Exquisite hand colored double-page,
14"x21", multiple engravings offering a glimpse of the various duties
of a light-keeper and the labor and diligence required to keep the great
structure in order, with accompanying descriptive article (centers around an
offshore light in Great Britain). This is definitely one for display. Only light
wear at fold, only very light overall age toning, excellent for dry-mounting and
framing. (VG+) $76.
26223. (Architect’s view) South
Elevation of Winstanley's Lighthouse upon the Edystone Rock. c.1886.
American Architect and Building News. September 25, 1886. A beautifully
detailed, hand colored, original plan image from the American Architect and
Building News. This image is extremely hard to find, as the American Architect
and Building News not only had a very small circulation during that time, but
very few were actually preserved or colored as this has been. It measures 8.75
by 13.25 inches and had been professionally matted. Overall size 10.75 by
15.75 inches (with border). The first lighthouse to be erected on the Eddystone
Rocks was an octagonal wooden structure built by Henry
Winstanley. Construction started in 1696
and the light was first lit on November 14, 1698. The lighthouse survived
its first winter but was found to be badly in need of repair. In doing this, the
top of the structure was removed and replaced, a fact which causes some sources
to state that there have been five lighthouses on the Eddystone Rock.
Winstanley's tower then lasted in its modified state until the Great Storm of
1703 erased almost all trace of it. Winstanley was on the lighthouse at
the time, completing some additions to the structure. No trace was ever found of
him. Shrink wrapped, beautiful for framing. (F). $128.
711b. DABOLL’S
FOG-TRUMPET IN THE BRITISH CHANNEL. Harper’s Weekly.
January 16, 1864
. Fine half page engraving of the Dungeness Light-House in the British
Channel. To the right is the masonry light with surrounding dwellings and
buildings, while the new Daboll fog trumpet and steam boiler building sits
closer to the point. Behind can be seen steam and sailing ships in the channel.
Short article describes the apparatus and the experiments conducted in relation
to the older bell vs. the steam horns. Nice, fine detail. (VG-).
$18.
23274. "LIFE SAVING APPARATUS AT WORK ON THE
NORFOLK COAST – The Wreck of the Norwegian Ship "Esras".
The Sphere. March 30, 1901.. Striking full page 11" x 16" illustration
depicts a sailor clutching the lines of the breeches buoy as he is hauled ashore
during a heavy storm. This close depiction shows the breeches buoy apparatus in
great detail, with his shipmates on board the vessel anxiously awaiting their
turn. Short article details the events of the rescue and the efforts of the
Cromer and Sheringham Rocket Brigades in gaining a line to the ship and
effecting the rescue. Close, clear, this makes a superb item for framing or
illustration. Clean, crisp, nice view. (F-). $48.
8394c. THE NEW FASTNET ROCK
LIGHTHOUSE.
Scientific American. September 28, 1907. Full issue. Beautiful full cover photo
illustration shows the old and new offshore Fastnet Rock Lighthouses off the
southeast corner of the coast of Ireland. Inside a full page article describes
in detail the design and construction of the entire structure, with three
photographs taken at various stages through the construction process. An
interesting set of illustrations and account, with a great deal of detail.
(VG+). $28.
901aa. [engraving] SMEATON’S EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE.
c.1890. Large, clear early engraving depicting the Eddystone
Lighthouse amidst towering seas. This early rendition shows quite delicately
tower and lantern, with the sun peaking from behind the storm clouds. Engraving
measures 5 ½" w x 8 ½" h and is nicely detailed. (VG). $10.
901aa. [engraving] SMEATON’S EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE.
c.1890. Large, clear early engraving depicting the Eddystone Lighthouse amidst
towering seas. This early rendition shows quite delicately tower and lantern,
with the sun peaking from behind the storm clouds. Engraving measures 5 ½"
w x 8 ½" h and is nicely detailed. (VG). $10.
901L. [engraving] Wolf’s Rock Lighthouse.
4 ½" x 3 ½" engraving from period publication depicts Wolf’s Rock
Lighthouse while under construction. Detailed view shows the lighthouse complete
to the base of the lantern, with flags flying from the top. The work boat can be
seen moored at the base with other vessels in the background. (VG). $8.
901k. Lighthouse at Bishop’s Rock, Scilly Islands.
3" x 5". (VG). $8.
901bb. Eddystone Lighthouse. Early
c.1830. Some foxing. 3"h x 4"w. (G). $9.
24251. na. EXTRACTS FROM THE REPORT OF HER
BRITANIC MAJESTY’S COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED TO INQUIRE INTO THE CONDITION
AND MANAGEMENT OF LIGHTS, BUOYS, AND BEACONS. Submitted March
5, 1861. Republished for use of the
U. S.
Light-House Establishment.
Wash.
GPO. 1871.254 p. Provides extremely detailed information on the lighthouse
service in
Great Britain
. Includes extensive details of the operation, equipment and apparatus,
fuels, as well as ongoing research and possible future advancements.
Great detail, well indexed. In original half calf wraps with marbled
boards and endpapers, expected wear, hinges intact, overall clean and
tight. (G+). $225.
485i. Hardy, W. J., LIGHTHOUSES, THEIR
HISTORY AND ROMANCE.
Oxford
. 1895. 224pp. With 24 illustrations. A very nice history of many of the
lights protecting the British coastline, with a chapter on each. Includes
ancient and mediaeval lighthouses, the Trinity House, Grace Darling,
lightships, and numerous British lighthouses. Contents clean, tight, light
occasional foxing. Covers moderate to heavy staining / sunning. Excellent
early information. (G+). $48.
22190. Campbell, J. M. [Assistant
Lightkeeper, Bell Rock Lighthouse], NOTES
ON THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE BELL ROCK. Edinburgh. 1904. 112p.
12MO. Beautiful gilt embossed lighthouse on binding. After serving nine
years as Assistant Keeper of the Bell Rock Lighthouse, the author was
encouraged by friends to record his many detailed observations of the life
there, with particular emphasis on the many different animal species that
exist in the area. From the gulls and terns, to the seals and fish
species, the rock was teeming with life which was well chronicled by the
author. Most interesting account of the period between 1901 and 1904.
Contents clean, tight and bright. Covers light wear and staining, corners
bumped. (VG-). $98 net.
8218d. Cobb, James F., THE WATCHERS ON THE
LONGSHIPS. London. 1878. 4th. 283p. Nice gilt embossed binding.
A tale based strictly on fact, about life of the keepers at the lighthouse
on the treacherous Longships shoals. First exhibited on the 29th of
September, 1795, the light was the scene of many dramatic tales and
tragedies. Included is the tale of the little girl who was left alone in
the lighthouse, - her father, the keeper, having been purposely kidnapped
by wreckers, - and who was obliged to stand on the family bible to light
the lamps. Other tales include the keeper, in the early days, who heard
noises so horrible that his hair turned white in a single night, Christmas
at the light, and more. Numerous other tales of keeping the light. A fine
early binding and collectible. Pages tight but signatures loosening a bit,
fairly well worn, covers nicely engraved and gilt embossed, moderate wear
to spine, edges worn. Light soiling from use. (G+). $65.
23453. Boyle, Martin. LIGHTHOUSES OF ENGLAND
AND WALES. Southampton. 1999. 20-50 pages. Soft wraps. Booklet
provides a complete history of the lighthouse with sections on early
history, construction efforts, specifications, optics and lighting, fog
warning systems and much more. Unusually detailed accounts with
exceptional vintage architectural plans, photographs and diagrams. An
excellent series, thoroughly illustrated and well researched. 12 titles
available: Beachy Head, Portland Bill, Eddystone, Wolf Rock, Skerries Rock, Needles Point, Longships, Pendeen, The Smalls, Kinnaird
Head, Lighthouses Four Countries – One Aim. $12 each.
22347. Hart-Davis, Adam and Emily Troscianko. HENRY
WINSTANLEY AND THE EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE. Sutton Pub. 2002. 208
p. dj. On November 26, 1703, during the worst storm ever recorded in
Britain, Henry Winstanley died in his lighthouse when it was blown away.
Winstanley had been an ingenious man. In 1695 following the loss of two of
his ships on the Eddystone Reef, he determined that no more vessels should
founder there, and he volunteered to build a lighthouse. Constantly
thwarted by weather and politics, he struggled for three years before he
was able to light the first candles in his unusual structure. His
lighthouse survived for five years, and this is his story and the story of
the first Eddystone Lighthouse. Nicely illustrated, well done. (M).
Published at $18.95 Our Price $17.95.
2228. Smiles, Samuel. LIVES OF THE ENGINEERS -
SMEATON AND RENNIE. London. 1874. 389p. 12MO. Beautiful gilt
embossed covers. A rare biography of these two distinguished British
lighthouse engineers. General chapters include work by both engineers on
shipping and harbours, beacons, lighthouses, bridges and more. The life of
John Smeaton includes chapters on his boyhood years and education,
Winstanley’s and Rudyerd’s work on the Eddystone Lighthouses,
Smeaton’e lighthouse on the Eddystone, work as a civil engineer, his
private life, and more. The life of John Rennie includes chapters on his
boyhood years and education, work as a millwright and engineer, the Albion
Mills, bridges, the Bell Rock Lighthouse, docks and harbors, Plymouth
Breakwater, his character, and more. Wonderfully illustrated with over 80
detailed engravings. An exceptionally scarce volume on these famed
engineers and extremely difficult to find, is a sought after title on the
subject. Contents unusually clean and crisp, tight, covers bright save
just slight sunning to spine. A wonderful copy. (VG) $156 net.
7205e. Naish, John. SEAMARKS - THEIR HISTORY
AND DEVELOPMENT. London. 1985. 192p. DJ. A Thorough and
extensively researched work on the history and design of all forms of
landmarks and seamarks from their earliest beginning. Includes beacons,
buoys, towers, lightships from the 1200’s to present day. A scholarly
though easily readable work, with extensive photographs, illustrations,
engravings and references. One of the few books covering the heritage of
the world’s beacons, a must for the serious collector. (F). $32.
22232. Stevenson, D. Alan. THE WORLD’S
LIGHTHOUSES BEFORE 1820. Mineola. 2002 2nd. [originally
poblished in Edinburgh. 1959]. Soft wraps. 8VO. 310pp. Over 200 rare
illustrations and designs, with 8 maps. One of the most complete and
sought after sources on the subject. Offers an excellent history on the
origin and operation of lighthouses and lighting apparatus throughout the
world by a member of the renown lighthouse engineering family. Part I of
the book deals with seamarks prior to 1690 when technical progress really
first began, and then lists the more interesting attempts at improvement
before 1820. Part II of the book elaborates on particular periods or
episodes – such as the dramatic story of the four successive attempts to
build a lighthouse on the Eddystone Rocks. Part III explains various
aspects of the illumination of early lighthouses. Well illustrated with
over 200 illustrations. Well done, quality work. (M). Published at $26.95.
Our Price $24.25.
2174b. Stevenson, Robert Louis.- Scott's
Voyage in the Lighthouse Yacht. With a Portrait of Robert Stevenson.
Introduction
by Robert Louis Stevenson. Reminiscences of Sir Walter Scott, Baronet by
Robert Stevenson. Disbound from Scribner's Magazine, Volume XIV, October,
1893. pp. 492-502. New York. Charles Scribner's Sons. 1893. First Edition.
8vo. Robert Louis Stevenson, the son and grandson of engineers
specializing in the design ands construction of lighthouses, here
introduces his grandfather's acquaintance with Sir Walter Scott and
publishes his grandfather's reminiscences of a voyage with Sir Walter
Scott in 1814 aboard a lighthouse tender about the Scottish Islands and
among his lighthouses, especially the famous Bell Rock Light. Quoted too
is the poem, Pharos Loquitur, which Scott composed and wrote into the
Visitor's Album at Bell Rock on that occasion. Interesting account of line
aboard a tender and at these offshore lights. Disbound without wraps, some
moisture to bottom margins only, otherwise clean and crisp. (G+). $28.
854c. Stevenson, D. Alan (ed). ENGLISH
LIGHTHOUSE TOURS 1801, 1813, 1818 From the Diaries of Robert Stevenson
with his Drawings of Lighthouses. London. 1946. 1st edition.
70p. 12MO. Robert Stevenson ranks high in the hierarchy of great
lighthouse builders. D. Alan Stevenson, great-grandson of Robert
Stevenson, acts as editor of the diaries, which are in his possession and
contributes an introduction and notes which not only mould the diaries
into a unique picture of the early lighthouses, but make a romantic
contribution to this romantic phase of maritime history. The remarkable
connection of the Stevenson family with lighthouses, which has continued
for 160 years, ensures a correct historical background on the subject. A
remarkable insight to the work and the thoughts of these important
lighthouse engineers, and extremely scarce. Clean, tight, near fine save
bookplate and name imprint, light soiling to spine. (VG+). $138 net.
21507. Krauskopf, Sharma. IRISH
LIGHTHOUSES. Guilford. 2001.96 p. Soft wraps. Ireland has a
seafaring side that is entirely enchanting. With almost 2000 miles of
coastline, the sea has beckoned many Irish countrymen. Since the first
century, Irish lighthouses have been guiding these seafarers home. This
lavishly illustrated book tells the story of Ireland’s lighthouses from
coast to coast. The wonderful photographs and detailed text traces the
evolution of the lights from their beginnings to their technological
transformations in more recent times. Includes over 65 striking
photographs. (M). Published at $19.95. Our Price $18.95.
21508. Krauskopf, Sharma. SCOTTISH
LIGHTHOUSES. Guilford. 2001.96 p. Soft wraps. The waters off
the Scottish coast are some of the most dangerous in the world. In a
country almost totally dependent on the sea for its livelihood,
lighthouses have played a significant part in its history. This lavishly
illustrated book presents a tour of thirty-one of the most magnificent
lighthouses built over the past 200 years. The wonderful photographs and
detailed text traces the evolution of the lights from their beginnings to
their technological transformations in more recent times. Includes over 65
striking photographs. (M). Published at $19.95. Our Price $18.95.
6477m. Stevenson, Robert Louis. [A FAMILY OF
ENGINEERS] THE WORKS OF ROBERT LOUIS STEVENSON. Volume X. New York
1906. 462 pp. First published in Vol. XVIII of the Edinburgh Edition of
Stevenson’s works in 1896, this edition of "A Family of Engineers"
is contained in a set of his works. This sought after piece on the history of
the Stevenson family of lighthouse engineers remains quite difficult to find.
Included is a history of their service to the Northern Lights, and the building
of Bell Rock Light. This copy has a gilt top edge; not all do. Front hinge lose,
contents quite clean, tight. Spine chipped at top and on label. Still, a nice
addition to a scarce Stevenson library. (G+) $54.
PC-159. Timbs, John. WONDERFUL INVENTIONS:
From the Mariner’s Compass to the Electric Telegraph Cable. London. 1868.
400p. With 70 engraved illustrations. An interesting compilation of important
early Nineteenth Century inventions which includes a 16 page chapter on
lighthouses and lifeboats. Includes early lighthouses, great British
lighthouses, construction, cast iron light towers, gas and electric lights,
floating lights, Captain Manby and the invention of the lifeboat, tubular
lifeboats, the RNLI, and more. Other interesting chapters include The Mariner’s
Compass, The Barometer, The Thermometer, The Telescope, Clocks, Gas Lighting,
The Steam Engine, Steam navigation, Iron Ships of War, the Electric telegraph,
Ocean [submarine] Electr0-Telegraphy, and more. Fine gilt embossed beveled board
with some wear, front hinge worn, contents clean and tight. Informative reading.
(VG-). $36.
22190. Campbell, J. M. [Assistant Lightkeeper, Bell Rock Lighthouse], NOTES
ON THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE BELL ROCK. Edinburgh. 1904. 112p. 12MO.
Beautiful gilt embossed lighthouse on binding. After serving nine years as
Assistant Keeper of the Bell Rock Lighthouse, the author was encouraged by
friends to record his many detailed observations of the life there, with
particular emphasis on the many different animal species that exist in the area.
From the gulls and terns, to the seals and fish species, the rock was teeming
with life which was well chronicled by the author. Most interesting account of
the period between 1901 and 1904. Contents clean, tight and bright. Covers light
wear and staining, corners bumped. (VG-). $118.
6657c. Stevenson, Robert. THE BELL ROCK LIGHTHOUSE.
London. 1935. 2nd. 136p. 12MO. [Passages selected from An Account of the Bell
Rock Lighthouse (Published in 1824) and edited by A. F. Collins.]. With 22 well
done illustrations. One of "The Craftsman Series for young people, this
edition brings together portions of Stevenson’s original work, focusing on the
construction of the Bell Rock Lighthouse during the years 1807 to 1810. Detailed
day-by-day account. Embossed hard wraps, light wear, contents clean, tight, ex.
Lib with markings on cover and front end-paper. (VG-). $56
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