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2558. Trapani, Robert Jr. LIGHTHOUSES
OF NEW JERSEY & DELAWARE – History, Mystery, Legends and Lore.
Elkton. 2005. Lighthouses Of New Jersey & Delaware presents stories and
photographs of 20 lighthouses along the New Jersey and Delaware coasts. From
Sandy Hook, N.J., to Fenwick Island, Del., Trapani's stories feature unusual
incidents associated with each silent sentinel. Shipwrecks and suicides, storms
and fires, invasions of beetles and cats, and even a few ghost stories and
legends are spotlighted in this easy-to-read collection of short stories. Using
historical photographs, U.S. Coast Guard documents, newspaper articles and
personal interviews, Trapani has created an informative and interesting book
that shares an import part of the region's history and lore. Particularly
interesting are the accounts if the keepers’ lives, their difficulties and
efforts to make do. (M). $11.95.
11314. (framed colored
chromolithograph) ” COHANSEY LIGHTHOUSE NJ - During
the Great Storm, Oct. 23rd, 1878.” Chromolithograph by W.H. Rease of
Philadelphia" c.1878. The scene depicts a storm with three ships
in distress around the lighthouse. The ships are the Anna B. Worrill, Ester and
the Anna B. Russell. Overall this beautiful piece measures 21 x 13 inches in
early frame. The chromolithograph is mounted behind original reverse painted and
gilded glass. There are some worn areas and chips to paint but this is still a
striking presentation. The frame is original painted wood with gilded
decoration. It is unrestored, with some expected edge wear. Outer dimensions are
24 ½” x 17 ¼”. The image is stunning, with beautiful coloration
throughout. There is some light toning from sun and age. Margin has one taped
tear but it does not enter image. The overall dimension of the lithograph is
21” x 13”, image area 18” x 10”. The first lighthouse built by the
Lighthouse Service was constructed in 1838 and described as being built near the
mouth of the Cohansey Creek An 1838 report by William D. Porter, Lieutenant,
U.S.N., describes the lighthouse as: ”Cohansey light.–Light on keeper's
dwelling; burns eleven lamps with spherical reflectors. The house badly built;
walls crumbling; cistern leaks. Badly kept.’ Though no photographs of the
lighthouse are known to exist, two engravings by W. H. Rease of Philadelphia,
were produced. In the Spring of 1973 in an issue of South Jersey Magazine
contained copies of the two engravings. On October 23, 1878 a storm damaged the
lighthouse. Emergency repairs were made to the lighthouse to make it habitable.
W. H. Rease created a hand colored engraving of the lighthouse and the Great
Storm. In 1883, the new Cohansey Lighthouse was completed. The remains of the
1838 lighthouse were sold for salvage. The later lighthouse was destroyed by a
mysterious fire on July 21, 1933. Overall a beautiful piece that will grace any
wall. (VG-). $295.
9230. Applegate, Lloyd R., A
LIFE OF SERVICE: WILLIAM AUGUSTUS NEWELL.
Toms
River
, NJ. 1994. 153p. Soft wraps. William Augustus Newell (1817-1901) founded the
U.S. Life Saving Service by getting a $10,000 appropriation tacked onto the
Lighthouse Bill of 1848. Newell was a physician/surgeon, three-term congressman
from
New Jersey
, the first term being with Abraham Lincoln with whom he roomed, governor of
New Jersey
and later
Washington
Territory
, White House physician in 1865, Indian agent in the Northwest in his 70's etc.
For us, however, his extensive efforts in the establishment of the Life-Saving
Service are of considerable interest and the author devotes fully one quarter of
the book to these efforts, improvements in equipment and the memorial
established by the New Jersey Legislature in 1896 commemorating his efforts. The
only comprehensive account of the life’s work of this important figure. (F-).
$19.95.
24406. Jahn, Robert. DOWN
BARNEGAT BAY: A NOR'EASTER MIDNIGHT READER. Mantoloking. 1981.
First Edition, 3rd printing. Soft wraps. 208 pages. Signed by the
author. Profusely illustrated with more than 150 drawings and vintage
sepia-toned photographs, the author presents an illustrated maritime and
folk history of the Jersey shore’s Age of Sail. An engaging tribute to
the region, Down Barnegat Bay brims with first-person accounts of the
people, events, and places that have come together to shape Barnegat
Bay’s unique place in American history. Also includes rare maps, prints,
paintings and historic photographs, with contemporary accounts drawn from
ships' logs, private journals, local histories, early newspapers and
magazines together with little known selections of Barnegat Bay poetry and
fiction. Clean, crisp, nice copy. (VG+). $58.
11333a,b. (image) U.S.
Life Saving Station, Mantoloking (Swan Point), NJ c.1900 views. Two
clear, crisp 8” x 10” scanned images printed on paper, show the 1871 Red
House Type station at Mantoloking, south of Barnegat Bay. Clear sepia images
made from the original mounted photos show great views of the early station and
crew, posing for the photographer. Nice views. $14 each or $26 pair.
27349.
(copy photo) Seabright Life Saving Station, New Jersey.
Clear close copy photo shows the life saving station as it is washed into the
sea. 8 ½” x 11” digital copy photo provides an unusually close view. (F-).
$24.
27352.
(copy photo) Deal Life Saving Station, New Jersey.
c.1885 Clear close copy photo shows the life saving station in its
early years. 8 ½” x 11” digital copy photo provides an unusually
close view. (F-). $24.
27353.
(copy photo) Stone Harbor Life Saving Station, New
Jersey. c.1912 Clear close copy photo shows the lifs saving station
with the crew assembled. 8 ½” x 11” digital copy photo provides an
unusually close view. (F-). $24.
27354.
(copy photo) Ocean City Life Saving Station, New
Jersey. c.1890 Clear close copy photo shows the lifs saving station
with the crew assembled. 8 ½” x 11” digital copy photo provides an
unusually close view. (F-). $24.
2589.
Buchholz, Margaret Thomas. NEW JERSEY SHIPWRECKS – 350
Years in the Graveyard of the Atlantic. Harvey Cedars. 2004. 200 p. New
Jersey Shipwrecks takes us on a gripping voyage through the “Graveyard of the
Atlantic,” a name bestowed upon the state’s treacherous shoals and inlets.
From the days of sail to steam and oil, ships (and even submarines) have been
drawn to this coast and, for thousands of vessels, it became their final
resting-place. Early rescuers braved the seas, rowing small boats, using simple
buoys and rope to help the wreck victims. Quoting from original documents,
letters and reports, Shipwrecks reveals the sense of duty and service which
prevailed in these brave rescuers; many devoted their lives — literally — to
help save the men and women whose own lives were turned upside down in stormy
Atlantic waters. From the early wrecks of the 18th century to the present day,
the life-and-death drama of maritime disasters is captured in Shipwrecks, along
with the history of the U. S. Lifesaving Service (later to become the Coast
Guard), lighthouses, legends, and true accounts of heroism. One hundred and
forty-two historic photographs and illustrations are included in this
large-format hardcover. The book includes a listing of hundreds of other wrecks
along the Jersey Shore. (M). Published at $44. Our Price $40.95.
22284. Von
Ahnen, Katherine. MARY ELIZABETH
AND THE CAPE MAY POINT LIGHTHOUSE. Cape May. 1990. 42 p. Soft
wraps. Inscribed by the author. True story of a summer visit to Cape May
lighthouse by Mary Elizabeth Bennett Rott, whose uncle Ed was Assistant
Keeper there for over 20 years. Though this tale is not illustrated, it
does provide an unusual insight into the summer life of the keepers there.
(F). $38.
27467.
(commemorative plate) Ship “County of Edinburgh”
Ashore at Point Pleasant, NJ. c.1900.
Rare shipwreck souvenir china piece features a large, beautiful clear, detailed
image of the ship “County of Edinburgh” ashore. The British ship County of
Edinburgh went ashore in a dense fog at about 10 o'clock at night on February
13, 1900 close to Manasquan Life Saving Station, on the Jersey coast, near Point
Pleasant. The vessel drove on hard and fast and the life-saving crew deemed it
best to remove the crew. Word was sent to the men at the Point Pleasant station,
who hurried to aid the Manasquan crew. As it was impossible to launch the
surfboat, a breeches buoy line was soon rigged and the crew removed. The superb,
bright, floral decorated plate is quite rare and is one of the most attractive
that I have had. This pretty display piece measures 8 3/8” in diameter and is
enhanced by a decorative flowered border around the edge. Back marked
“Wheelock China Made in Austria Vienna for Point Pleasant Hdwr. Co.,
Point Pleasant, N. J. Clean and bright, no cracks or chips, fine large detailed
image. A fine display piece. (VG+). $245 net.
2804.
(souvenir cup) A rare, petite, gilt decorated commemorative cup featuring a
beautiful clear, detailed color image of the “Life
Saving Station, Holly Beach, NJ.” The superb cup measures 1 5/8”
in diameter and is enhanced by a gilt decoration on the handle. The
attractive detailed image includes a good look at the rare Jersey-Pattern Type
station with the crew standing beside the surfboat on the station ramp. Nice
detailed image on the white china make a good contrast on this rare little item.
Marked “Wheelock Made in Germany
for John N. Martin, Holly Beach, NJ.”. Clean, bright, a pretty display piece.
Rare scene. (VG). $144 net.
29322. Seibold, David J. and Charles
J. Adams III. SHIPWRECKS NEAR BARNEGAT INLET, LONG
BEACH ISLAND, NEW JERSEY. Exeter House Books. 1995. 2nd. 92p. Soft
wraps. An account of numerous wrecks and rescues in this notoriously dangerous
stretch of Atlantic coastline. From the 1800’s up until the 1980’s,
the author describes many of the more interesting of famous incidents. Scarce
title. (VG+). $10.
9434d,g,h,j.
Bachand, Robert G., NORTHEAST LIGHTS, LIGHTHOUSES
AND LIGHTSHIPS - RHODE ISLAND TO CAPE MAY, NEW JERSEY.
Norwalk
,
Ct.
1989. 422 pp. Impressive reference work covers 133 light stations that
existed Includes all manor if information from construction information,
major alterations and characteristics of the lights that existed there, to
information about the keepers work there. A most excellent reference for
this area, extremely difficult to find now. As new. (M). $52.
20264.
Veasey, David., GUARDING
NEW
JERSEY
’S SHORE - LIGHTHOUSES AND LIFE SAVING STATIONS. 2000. 127p. 200
vintage photographs. Published as part of the Images of America series by
Arcadia Publishing.
New Jersey
’s low-lying, sandy coast has been the scene of thousands of shipwrecks over
the years as ships bound for
New York
foundered on its offshore shoals. Over 200 early photographs dating from the
1870’s through the 1940’s, drawn from the National Archives, Coast Guard and
local museums document the state’s thirty-eight lighthouses and forty-one
life-saving stations. In addition, former journalist Veasey weaves in his text
the only history to date of the perils “Down the Shore”. A fine addition to
your library. (M) $18.99.
9230. Applegate, Lloyd R., A
LIFE OF SERVICE: WILLIAM AUGUSTUS NEWELL.
Toms
River
, NJ. 1994. 153p. Soft wraps. William Augustus Newell (1817-1901) founded the
U.S. Life Saving Service by getting a $10,000 appropriation tacked onto the
Lighthouse Bill of 1848. Newell was a physician/surgeon, three-term congressman
from
New Jersey
, the first term being with Abraham Lincoln with whom he roomed, governor of
New Jersey
and later
Washington
Territory
, White House physician in 1865, Indian agent in the Northwest in his 70's etc.
For us, however, his extensive efforts in the establishment of the Life-Saving
Service are of considerable interest and the author devotes fully one quarter of
the book to these efforts, improvements in equipment and the memorial
established by the New Jersey Legislature in 1896 commemorating his efforts. The
only comprehensive account of the life’s work of this important figure. (F-).
$19.95.
1135.
Fowler, Michael “Spike”, Bernard A. Olsen and Edward Olsen. Lifeguards
of the Jersey Shore. Schiffer. 2010. 128p. Soft wraps. 167 color and
131 b/w photos The compelling story of how and why modern ocean lifeguarding
emerged on the New Jersey shore is told through 298 rare, unpublished, primary
source photographs and fascinating text. This state-wide perspective of beach
patrols, from Sandy Hook to Cape May, provides a unique, first-hand outlook
garnered from interviews with many of the most prominent personalities in the
lifeguard community. Learn the myths and realities of lifeguarding's history,
beginning with the origins and pioneers, and how the United States Lighthouse
Service and Life-Saving Service emerged in response to early shipwrecks.
Evolving gear reflects how technology has enhanced ocean rescue's effectiveness,
paved with the guards' commitment to physical and mental conditioning. A window
into the culture of lifeguarding, you'll enjoy the idiosyncrasies that have
become common denominators among guards up and down the coast. This is a story
that has long needed to be told. (M). Pub $24.99. Our price $23.99.
25237.
Quinn, William P., SHIPWRECKS ALONG THE
ATLANTIC
COAST
– A Remarkable Collection of Photographs of Maritime Accidents from
Maine
to
Florida
.
Beverly
. 2004. DJ. 244p. Illustrated with over 260 photographs. News photographer Bill
Quinn has been taking and collecting photographs of shipwrecks since he filmed
the sinking of the Andrea Doria in 1956. For nearly half a century he has added
to his remarkable archive, and his books represent some of the largest
collections of shipwreck images in print. First published in 1988 and long out
of print, Shipwrecks Along The Atlantic Coast has been reedited and redesigned
for this new edition. The waters along the
Atlantic
Coast
have claimed thousands of ships over the years. In this classic work, noted
news photographer, historian and author Bill Quinn features hundreds of
photographs of schooners and square riggers stranded, from the 1870’s to the
1980’s, from rock bound
Maine
down past the sandy shores of Cape Cod, through the sounds of
Sandy Hook
,
New Jersey
and on down the coast to
Florida
. With detailed text, the author describes numerous wrecks and the work of the
Life-Saving Service and Coast Guard over the years. Notable wrecks Include the
loss of the General Slocum, the City of
Worcester
, the Andria Doria, Normandie fire, Amerique fire, wrecks on the many sandy
capes on the coast, Diamond Shoal Light Vessel No. 69, and many more.
Exceptional vintage photographs and riveting reading. (M). $29.95 Our Price
$21.95.
1119. (lot 3
documents) Lighthouse
Keeper Pay Vouchers, Passaic Elbow Beacon (Lighthouse), Newark Bay, New
Jersey c.1870.
Two pay vouchers are dated March 31, 1870 and are filled out in hand
by Keeper Michael P. Nerney and Assistant Keeper Frederick F. Nerney
(brother ?). Michael P. Nerney was the first keeper at this light and
was responsible for its establishment. Each document measures 6 ½” x
8 ¼” and is overall clean. Documents indicate the amount paid for the
period January 1st to March 31st. and are signed in hand and
witnessed. The third document is a large document, which is an account
of William Silvey, the Superintendent of Lights for the District of New
Jersey for keeper's pay for the same 1st quarter of 1870. This document
is signed by H. A. Lockwood (who would have been appointed by President
Benjamin Harrison as Deputy Commissioner of Customs). Document measures
13” x 16 ½” and is overall clean. Document indicates the amount
dispersed for the period January 1st to March 31st and is signed
in hand and witnessed. The Passaic Light came about largely
because of the urging of Mr. Nerney, at the time a local pilot and
former sea captain. Nerney convinced Congressman Dudley S. Gregory of
Jersey Cityof the need for the lighthouse and $6000 was appropriated by
Congress in 1847. Nerney would become keeper and would serve for
twenty-one years. This was one of four light stations established during
the nineteenth century to guide commercial shipping traffic through the
crowded Newark Bay, warning vessels away from the spreading mudflats on
the mouth of the Passaic River. The lighthouse here was a twin of the
original Bergen Point Light, both stations being completed in 1849. The
original station consisted of a wooden tower on the roof of two-story
wood-frame dwelling that stood atop a wharf. The lantern originally held
a sixth order lens showing a fixed white light but like the Bergen Point
Lighthouse, the building was so poorly constructed that it had to be
rebuilt within a decade. The new 1859 lighthouse was a square tower
built at the corner of a two-and-one-half-story keeper's dwelling,
constructed on a new substantial stone pier. Nerney remained keeper and
as part of his duties, kept track of the passing vessels, recording as
many as three hundred in a single day. By the turn of the twentieth
century, the river changed course, and shipping no longer passed near
the light or the mud flats it guarded. It was abandoned shortly before
World War I and eventually demolished. Also included is a copy photo of
the light as it appeared in the 1880’s. Superb pieces on this early
New Jersey light station would make an exceptional addition to any
collection or display. Sold as a lot. (VG+). $178.
29408. [Topographic Plate]. COAST
LINES: PART OF SANDY HOOK, NEW JERSEY – NEW YORK. US
Geological Survey. c.1908. Size 11”h x 17”. Scale 1:62500 (one inch
equals one mile). From Professional Paper #60, “The Interpretation of
Topographic Maps” by R. D. Salisbury and W. W. Atwood. Government
Printing Office, Washington. 1908. Contour interval is 10 feet. Double
page plate from early report. Beautiful, early, three color topographic
map shows the important contours and features of the area including the
Lighthouses and Life-Saving Stations, as well as roads, harbors, rivers
and important features. This is an excellent early map of the New Jersey
coast from Point Comfort and Sandy Hook in the north, to Long Branch in
the south. Lighthouses and Life-Saving stations include Point Comfort
Beacon, Conover beacon, Navesink Twin lights, Sandy Hook Light House,
Hook beacon, South beacon, Sandy Hook Life Saving Station, Spermaceti
Cove LSS, Seabright LSS, Monmouth Beach LSS, and Long Branch LSS. Other
locations include Port Monmouth, Belford, Hopping, Middletown, Leonardo,
Leonardville, Navesink, Chapel Hill, Fairview, Oak Hill, Redbank,
Fairhaven, Oceanic, Little Silver, Tinton Falls, Anthonystown,
Oceanport, Long Branch City, Highland Beach, Fort Hancock, as well as
roads, trails, Central Railroad of New Jersey lines and more. Plate is
quite desirable for framing. Unusually clean and crisp, blank on the
backside. Excellent condition with only light age-toning to the paper,
single fold across middle, as issued, is solid and lays flat. A
beautiful piece. These early coastal maps are most desirable for display
and bring a premium. (F). $88 net.
 
29351. (document) Long
Branch Life Saving Station c.1896. Rare letter on U.S.
Department of Justice stationery, with envelope, notes that a bill has
been filed in the Court of Chancery to “quiet title” to land at Long
Branch (NJ) which the Government has condemned, for the construction of
a life-saving station. Dated March 10, 1896 and signed in hand by the
U.S. Attorney. Clean, crisp, as originally folded. (VG+). $48.
1160. na. He
Flung the First Life Line – The Story of William A. Newell, of New Jersey,
Founder of the United States Life Saving Service – A Career of Practical
Philanthropy. The Christian Herald and Sign of Our Times. April 5,
1899. After witnessing a shipwreck on the coast of
Long Beach
Island
and the loss of all thirteen lives in 1839, William A. Newell was prompted as a
Congressman in 1848 to appeal for funds to establish a federal life-saving
system. Throughout his career he championed this cause and helped to build
one of the best life-saving services in the world. Excellent account of his
early work in this area. One page article with engraved illustration of Mr.
Newell. Full issue with numerous other articles of the day. (VG). $28.
 
20505d. THE
OARLESS LIFEBOAT. Harper’s Weekly. May 29, 1909. Fine full page
article describes the new 36-foot unsinkable, self-bailing and self-righting
motor lifeboat recently placed in service at life-saving stations along the New
Jersey coast including Cold Spring Inlet. Eight b/w photos along with
descriptive text show all aspects of the new boat as well as a bit about the
work of the Service. Eight photo views include: "the motor lifeboat,
self-righting, self-bailing, unsinkable", "launching the new motor
lifeboat from its truck for a trial near Cape May station", "where the
romance of the oar yields to the utility of the 40-horse-power motor",
"stern view of the new lifeboat, showing its twin propellers..." ,
"side view of the stern with the propellers bent inboard for protection in
launching and landing" , "the compact engine of the new craft..."
, "the watcher on the shore" , "the tireless beach patrol"
.Full issue 32p. (VG). $64.
22297e. [
Massachusetts
Humane Society] THE LATE DISASTROUS STORM ON THE
MASSACHUSETTS
COAST
– SCENES AND INCIDENTS. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper.
December 8, 1888
. 1 page 10 ½´x 16” . Beautiful, bright, hand colored, this is certainly one
of the best views that I have yet found and one of only a few depicting the men
and equipment o f the Massachusetts Humane Society. Large full page illustration
includes the Humane Society surfboat and beach apparatus cart in front of the
boathouse at
Marblehead
,
Mass.
A sign above the boathouse door reads “Massachusetts Humane Society”.
Additional illustrations include the Hunt gun and projectile, a vessel ashore on
Nantasket
Beach
, and a view of the last remaining survivor of the Higginson preparing to leap
from the rigging. Additional large illustrations include bodies ashore at
Scituate
after the disastrous 1888 storm, a similar scene of the destruction near the
Highland Station on the
New Jersey
coast. Includes a ¼ - page article describing the ferocious “Portland
Gale” and the havoc wrought. Extremely difficult to find and would be
superb matted and framed. Beautiful coloring and wonderful for display. Clean,
crisp, only light age toning to margins. (VG+) $84.
25147c. (New Jersey coast
lithograph print.) c. 1878. 1 p. Disbound. Beautiful, hand colored ,
vintage antique 1878 lithograph print, from the very rare Woolmand and Rose
Atlas of the
Jersey
Coast
, published in 1878. Prominent is the close view of the early Life Saving
Station at Cape May, and the Award of Honor made to Joseph Francis, inventor of
the metallic life-boat which saved so many lives from shipwreck. In Addition
are views of the Beekman House (located in
Middletown
), the Luyster House, also in
Middletown
, the home of Capt John Schenck and his Pistol, and the house of Capt. Joshua
Huddy. Beautiful coloration, large format 11 ½” x 14”, perfect for framing.
(F-). $48 net.
2584a,b. THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. Frank
Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. January 25, 1873. Detailed and interesting
half-page article contains two beautiful engravings of the Life-Saving Service
from the Seabright,
New Jersey
station in action. A wonderfully detailed half-page engraving depicts the
surfmen, with the aid of horses, pulling their lifeboat along the beach toward
the distress flares from a wreck beyond. A second smaller engraving shows the
surfboat and carriage in the small lifeboat station at
Seabright
,
New Jersey
. Full issue, overall clean, light edge wear, very nice for framing. (VG). $48.
8230d. FISHING OFF BARNEGAT LIGHT-HOUSE, NEW JERSEY.
Appleton’s Journal. June 24, 1871. Superb front page engraved illustration
showing scores of fishermen in the bay, with the tall tower of Barnegat
Light-House behind. This large 6 ½" x 6 ½" b/w engraving is
extremely fine and detailed. Combined with the ornate masthead above, this will
be lovely matted and framed. Clean, slightly brittle, few small chips to margin.
(VG-). $22.
2116.
na. THE LIFE SAVING SERVICE. Frank
Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. February 1, 1873. Beautiful early full page
(11"w x 16"h), with two large views of the Life-Saving Service in New
Jersey launching their lifeboat into the surf. Two large engravings detail the
large lifeboat with the crews unloading from the carriage and launching into the
surf. Lengthy article details the fledging service and the work of Mr. Kimball,
as well as a few wrecks and equipment proposed. Most desirable engravings and
article done during the Life-Saving Service’s infancy. Illustrations with
article only, 2p., margins chipped. (G). $34.
11259. (lot 3 copy photos) New
Jersey Light Stations c.1880-1908. 8” x 10” b/w, from National Archives
images. Stations include: Miah Maull Shoal (2 construction photos, one shown
above), Finns Point Front Range Light. Great views, clear, crisp. Views are
mostly from National Archives images dating from 1880-1908. $14 each or
lot of 3 copy photos $18.
1011.
(negative set) Sea Girt Lighthouse, New Jersey, Naval
Pier, etc. c.1920. Set of clear close negatives include a fine view
that captures nicely details of the light station at Sea Girt, New Jersey.
Additional views include rare view of a Navy pier stocked with cannon and
anchors, etc. Other views include government buildings, family, etc. 18 views.
Rare, large negatives measure 1 ¾” x 2 ¾”, most are clear and close. Would
provide a great clear prints. (VG+). $36.
9336. [video tape] THE
COAST GUARD IN THE 1930’S. Great original film footage
produced in 1937 shows the early Coast Guard performing its daily duties.
The film is divided into four parts, from a promotional film produced in
1937: The Story of the Coast Guard, The Coast Guard Academy, Service
Afloat, and Service Ashore. Early footage includes early cutters, 34’
motor lifeboat underway in heavy seas, taking a vessel in tow during a
storm, aerial views of beach stations, firing the Lyle gun and breeches
buoy rescue from a vessel ashore, taking men off a burning tanker, pulling
surfboats and lifeboats underway, early sea planes, laboratories and
maneuvers at the Academy, patrol boats and cutters, flood of 1927, 78-foot
patrol boats, capturing rum runners, beach patrol, New Jersey shipwrecks,
and much more. Running time is approximately one hour. Great early views,
all from original 1920’s-30’s original film footage and narrated, give
a little seen view of our early Coast Guard. $29.95.
142d.
Lighthouse Service. LIST OF TOWERS, BEACONS,
BUOYS, STAKES, SPINDLES AND OTHER DAYMARKS IN THE THIRD LIGHT-HOUSE
DISTRICT. 1879. Wash. 1879. 68 p. Soft wraps. Includes all of
the coastline of the Third Lighthouse District from Warren Point, Rhode
Island to a point opposite Shrewsbury Rocks, New Jersey including Lake
Champlain and Lake Memphremagog including Narragansett Bay, Long Island
Sound, Gardiner’s Bay, Newark Bay, Mew York Bay, Hudson River, Fire
Island Inlet and Rockaway Inlet. Includes descriptions of lights and light
vessels, buoys, fog signals as well as other important information.
Includes location, height above water, distance seen, candlepower,
description of structure, and more. Some soiling and chipping to wraps,
some foxing, contents unusually clean and intact. Very difficult to find
these early lists and well worth the search. Excellent resource. (VG-).
$88.
SR-453.
Lighthouse Service. LIST OF TOWERS, BEACONS, BUOYS,
STAKES, SPINDLES AND OTHER DAYMARKS IN THE THIRD LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. 1886.
Wash. 1886. 79 p. Soft wraps. Includes all of the coastline of the Third
Lighthouse District from Warren Point, Rhode Island to a point opposite
Shrewsbury Rocks, New Jersey including Lake Champlain and Lake Memphremagog
including Narragansett Bay, Long Island Sound, Gardiner’s Bay, Newark Bay, Mew
York Bay, Hudson River, Fire Island Inlet and Rockaway Inlet. Includes
descriptions of lights and light vessels, buoys, fog signals as well as other
important information. Includes location, height above water, distance seen,
candlepower, description of structure, and more. Some soiling and chipping to
wraps, some foxing, contents unusually clean and intact. Very difficult to find
these early lists and well worth the search. Excellent resource. (VG-). $78.
PA-17.
Lighthouse Service. LIST OF BEACONS, BUOYS AND DAY
MARKS IN THE THIRD LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. 1899. Wash. 1899. 145 p.
Soft wraps. Includes all of the coastline of the Third Lighthouse District from
Warren Point, Rhode Island to a point opposite Shrewsbury Rocks, New Jersey
including Lake Champlain and Lake Memphremagog. Includes descriptions of lights
and light vessels, buoys, fog signals as well as other important information.
Includes location, height above water, distance seen, candlepower, description
of structure, and more. Some soiling and chips to wraps, contents overall clean
and intact, tight. Very difficult to find these early lists and well worth the
search. Excellent resource. (VG-). $44.
6332-10.
Lighthouse Service. LIST OF LIGHTS, BUOYS AND DAYMARKS
IN THE THIRD LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. 1907.
Wash.
1907. 181 p. Soft wraps. Includes all of the coastline of the Third
Lighthouse District from Warren Point, Rhode Island to a point opposite
Shrewsbury Rocks, New Jersey including Lake Champlain and Lake Memphremagog.
Includes descriptions of lights and light vessels, buoys, fog signals as well as
other important information. Includes location, height above water, distance
seen, candlepower, description of structure, and more. Only light soiling to
wraps, contents unusually clean and intact, tight. Very difficult to find these
early lists and well worth the search. Excellent resource. (VG). $128 net.
PA-16.
Lighthouse Service. LIST OF BUOYS (AND LIGHTS) AND
OTHER AIDS TO NAVIGATION NARRAGANSETT BAY TO CAPE MAY INCLUDING NEW YORK HARBOR.
Third Lighthouse District. 1911. Wash. 1911. 110p. Soft wraps. Covers the coast
and harbors from Naragansett Bay , Rhode Island to Cape May , New Jersey.
Includes descriptions of lights and light vessels, buoys, fog signals as well as
other important information. Includes location, height above water, distance
seen, candlepower, description of structure, and more. Overall in unusually good
condition for an early list, covers intact with wear to spine, contents clean
and tight, a good copy. Very difficult to find these early lists and well worth
the search. (VG) $38.
27154c.
Lighthouse Service.
LOCAL
LIGHT
LIST
NEW YORK
AND APPROACHES. Narragansett Bay to
Cape
May. Third Lighthouse District.
Wash.
1930. 248p. Soft wraps. Covers the coast and harbors from
Naragansett Bay
,
Rhode Island
to
Cape May
,
New Jersey
. Includes descriptions of lights and light vessels, buoys, fog signals as well
as other important information. Includes location, height above water, distance
seen, candlepower, description of structure, and more. Overall in unusually good
condition for an early list, covers nicely intact with only light wear, contents
clean and tight, a very good copy. Very difficult to find these early lists and
well worth the search. (VG+) $26 net.
27154d.
Lighthouse Service.
LOCAL
LIGHT
LIST
NEW YORK AND APPROACHES. Narragansett Bay to Cape May. Third Lighthouse
District.
Wash.
1931. 250- p. (VG+). $26.
27154e.
Lighthouse Service.
LOCAL
LIGHT
LIST
NEW YORK AND APPROACHES. Narragansett Bay to Cape May. Third Lighthouse
District.
Wash.
1932. 250- p. (VG+). $26.
27154f.
Lighthouse Service.
LOCAL
LIGHT
LIST
NEW YORK AND APPROACHES. Narragansett Bay to Cape May. Third Lighthouse
District.
Wash.
1933. 250- p. (VG+). $26.
27154g.
Lighthouse Service.
LOCAL
LIGHT
LIST
NEW YORK AND APPROACHES. Narragansett Bay to Cape May. Third Lighthouse
District.
Wash.
1934. 250- p. (VG+). $26.
27154h.
Lighthouse Service.
LOCAL
LIGHT
LIST
NEW YORK AND APPROACHES. Narragansett Bay to Cape May. Third Lighthouse
District.
Wash.
1935. 253- p. (VG+). $26.
27154i.
Lighthouse Service.
LOCAL
LIGHT
LIST
NEW YORK AND APPROACHES. Narragansett Bay to Cape May. Third Lighthouse
District.
Wash.
1936. 261- p. (VG+). $26.
6332jx3.
Light-House Board. LIST OF [LIGHT] TOWERS, BEACONS,
BUOYS, STAKES AND OTHER DAY-MARKS IN THE FOURTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT….
Wash.
1878. 22 p. Soft wraps. Covers the coast from
Squan Inlet
,
NJ
. To
Metompkin Inlet
,
VA.
Includes descriptions of lights and light vessels, buoys, fog signals as well
as other important information. Includes location, height above water, distance
seen, candlepower, description of structure, and more. Overall in unusually good
condition for an early list, covers present, signature bound, little if any
chipping, excellent condition for an early list. Very difficult to find these
early lists and well worth the search. (VG+) $94 net.
3142e. Light-House Board. LIST
OF TOWERS, BEACONS, BUOYS, STAKES AND OTHER DAY-MARKS IN THE FOURTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT 1880. Wash. 1880. 26 p. Soft wraps. Covers
the coast from Squan Inlet , NJ . To Metompkin Inlet , VA. Includes
descriptions of lights and light vessels, buoys, fog signals as well as
other important information. Includes location, height above water,
distance seen, candlepower, description of structure, and more. Some
soiling and chipping to wraps, some foxing, contents unusually clean and
intact. Very difficult to find these early lists and well worth the
search. Excellent resource. (VG-). $88.
6332-8.
Lighthouse Service. LIST OF LIGHTS, BUOYS AND DAYMARKS
IN THE FOURTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. 1907.
Wash.
1907. 63 p. Soft wraps. Includes all of the coastline of the Fourth
Lighthouse District from the Shrewsbury River, New Jersey to Metomkin Inlet,
Virginia. Includes descriptions of lights and light vessels, buoys, fog signals
as well as other important information. Includes location, height above water,
distance seen, candlepower, description of structure, and more. Some soiling to
wraps, contents unusually clean and intact, tight. Very difficult to find these
early lists and well worth the search. Excellent resource. (VG). $118 net.
397. Stebbins, N. L., THE
ILLUSTRATED COAST PILOT WITH SAILING DIRECTIONS. THE ATLANTIC AND GULF COASTS OF
THE UNITED STATES INCLUDING BAYS AND HARBORS.
New York. 1902. 225p. Extremely difficult to find. Illustrated with over 320
superb recognition photographs of lighthouses and light vessels along
the coast during the period. Includes sailing directions and description of
lights along the coast, identifies approaches, lights, ledges and other coastal
features. Much use is made of Stebbins’s photographs, and this work presents
an excellent view of the entire east coast from Maine to Texas, as it appeared
at the turn of the century. Beautifully rebound in cloth museum-quality wraps
with unusually little wear save a few moisture stains to first few pages,
otherwise contents clean and tight. Well worth it for the wonderful lighthouse
and light vessel photographs alone. (VG+). $295.
4255L.
Stebbins, N. L., THE ILLUSTRATED COAST PILOT WITH
SAILING DIRECTIONS. THE ATLANTIC AND GULF COASTS OF THE UNITED STATES INCLUDING
BAYS AND HARBORS. New York. 1902. 225p. Extremely difficult to find. Illustrated
with over 320 superb recognition photographic views of lighthouses and light
vessels along the coast during the period. Includes sailing directions and
description of lights along the coast, identifies approaches, lights, ledges and
other coastal features. Much use is made of Stebbins’s photographs, and this
work presents an excellent view of the entire east coast from Maine to Texas, as
it appeared at the turn of the century. Cloth covers with unusually little wear
save some expected staining, front hinge worn, two frontis advertising pages
present but loose, contents overall clean and tight. Well worth it for the
lighthouse and light vessel views alone. (VG-). $135.
24163. Field, Van R. and John J. Galluzzo. NEW
JERSEY
COAST GUARD STATIONS AND RUMRUNNERS. 2004. 128p. 200 vintage
photographs. Published as part of the Images of America series by Arcadia
Publishing.
New Jersey
’s low-lying, sandy coast has been the scene of thousands of shipwrecks over
the years as ships bound for
New York
foundered on its offshore shoals. Using a collection of over 200 early
photographs dating from the early Coast Guard era, the well known authors paint
a picture of early Coast Guard life, the work of the beach patrol, and much
more. Filled with superb images of the early stations and their crews, surfboats
and much more. Well done, a fine addition to your library. (M). $19.99.
23517. Bennett, Robert F. LIFE-SAVING
ALONG THE COAST, 1848-1871: Its New Jersey Beginnings And How It Expanded.
Toms River. 2003. 288 p. Stiff wraps. Captain Bennett is an historical expert on
the United States Life-Saving Service. He has authored two books, Surfboats,
Rockets and Carronades, and The Sandpounders (both published by the USCG); and
has revised the Coast Guardsman's Manual (Seventh Edition). Captain Bennett has
written numerous pamphlets and articles on the Life-Saving Service, and is
frequently cited in materials written about it. This new presentation includes a
reprint of Surfboats, Rockets and Carronades, originally published in 1976.
Written before the resurgence of interest in the origins of the Life-Saving
Service, Surfboats, Rockets, And Carronades traces the little known origins,
successes and failures of the earliest federal efforts in lifesaving along the
coasts. During the years from 1848 through 1870 volunteer efforts of private
citizens saved countless thousands of lives from shipwreck. To help them, they
had only native experience, abundant courage, and some token federal assistance
in the form of … SURFBOATS, ROCKETS, AND CARRONADES. This is the story of
these first rescue stations and of the later establishment of the Life-Saving
Service. Also includes is an extensively researched chronological presentation
of official correspondence and documents relating to the funding and creation of
the early life-saving stations. This chronology discloses the tools and
equipment provided for the federal government, the early station-keepers and
other important officials which gradually allowed the development of a
nationwide organization admired throughout the world. A "must" for the
Life-Saving Service historian and good reading for all. (M). $59.95.
22512. DeWire, Elinore. LIGHTHOUSES
OF THE MID-ATLANTIC COAST – Your Guide to Lighthouses of New York, New Jersey,
Maryland, Delaware and Virginia. Stillwater.
2002. 160 p. A Pictorial Discovery Guide. DJ. A fresh look at the history and
technological evolution of lighthouses in the area, the development of
apparatus, architecture, construction and maintenance on their remote sites, the
daily life of the keepers and much more. The author presents an exciting history
illustrated with stunning photographs, historical anecdotes, architectural
details and local legends. Lavishly illustrated, an excellent text on the
subject and guide for the area. (M). Hard Cover $29.95.
958. Morris, Paul C. and William P. Quinn. SHIPWRECKS
IN NEW YORK WATERS A Chronology of Ship Disasters from Montauk Point to Barnegat
Inlet from the 1880’s to the 1930’s. Orleans.
1989. 246p. DJ. The coastal areas of Long Island and New Jersey have been the
scenes of untold numbers of shipwrecks and lost lives. Dangers lurked within the
narrows and off Sandy Hook and many vessels were lost trying to enter or leave
this famous port. Here, in over 250 fascinating vintage photographs famous
authors Morris and Quinn bring these scenes into our homes. From groundings,
collisions, fires and sinkings to extraordinary and spectacular incidents and
the work of the life-savers, you won’t want to put this book down. Originally
published at $34.95. (M). $29.95.
20207. Quinn, William P., SHIPWRECKS AROUND NEW
ENGLAND. Orleans. 1979. Soft wraps. 240p. Illustrated with over 350
photographs. The waters of the Northeast have claimed thousands of ships over
the years. In this classic work, noted news photographer, historian and author
Bill Quinn features hundreds of photographs of schooners and square riggers
stranded, from the 1870’s to the 1970’s. from rock bound Maine down past the
sandy shores of Cape Cod, through the sounds of Sandy Hook, New Jersey. With
detailed text, the author describes numerous wrecks and the work of the
Life-Saving Service and Coast Guard over the years. Includes the loss of the
Monnt Blanc, General Slocum and Larchmont disasters, the City of Columbus, the
Andria Doria, Normandie fire, and more. Exceptional reading. (M). $29.95.
8387. Gately, Bill. SENTINELS
OF THE SHORE – A Guide to the Lighthouses and Lightships of New Jersey.
1998. 69p. Hard cover. When you think of New Jersey’s lighthouses, you may
think of Barnegat, Sandy Hook and Cape May. But did you know that there were
forty-nine light stations along New Jersey’s coast? This comprehensive guide
provides historical as well as technical information about all present and
former lighthouses and light vessels. Includes 39 full color photographs as well
as a map of past and present light stations, directions and locations, phone
numbers and more. Includes too interesting accounts of the keepers and captains
who kept the lights lit. (M). Sale Priced at $11.65 (Regularly $12.95.)
10345.
[Light-House Service District Maps].
U. S.
Light-House Service. c. June 30, 1891. A rare opportunity to obtain an official
U. S. Light-House Service District charts of all district aids to navigation as
bound in their Annual Reports. Normally these charts are included within the
Annual Reports and we are unable to offer them separately but we have found a
lot of disbound charts in good condition. These are fine for matting and framing
for your wall. Charts detail the entire Light-House District in three colors,
and show all lighthouses, beacons, light vessels, fog signals, lighted buoys,
Light-House Depots, and more. Charts average 8 ½” x 10” in size and are
overall clean, may have very light stain, with only one light original
fold, light age toning. A rare chance to obtain the chart of your District for
framing. (VG).
FIRST
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From the head of navigation on the St.
Croix River
,
Maine
to
Hampton Harbor
,
New Hampshire
. Includes all of
Maine
and
New Hampshire
.
$44.
SECOND
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From
Hampton Harbor
,
New Hampshire
to Elisha Ledge off
Warren
,
Rhode Island
. Includes all of Cape Cod, Nantucket and
Martha’s Vineyard
.
$44.
THIRD
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From Elisha Ledge off
Warren
, Rhode Island to and including a point on the coast of
New Jersey
opposite Shrewsbury Rocks.
$44.
PART
OF THE THIRD LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Includes all of
Lake Champlain
.
$18.
FOURTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From a point on the coast of New Jersey
opposite Shrewsbury Rocks to and including Metomkin Inlet, Virginia. Includes
New Jersey
,
Delaware
,
Maryland
and
Virginia
.
$44.
FIFTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From
Metomkin Inlet
,
Virginia
to and including
New River Inlet
,
North Carolina
. $44.
SIXTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From
New River Inlet
,
North Carolina
to and including Jupiter Inlet Light-Station,
Florida
. Includes part of
North Carolina
, all of
South Carolina
,
Georgia
, and
Florida
between the limits named. $44.
SEVENTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From a point south of Jupiter Inlet
Light-Station to
Perdido Entrance
,
Florida
. Includes all of the sea and Gulf Coasts of
Florida
.
$44.
EIGHTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From
Perdido Entrance
,
Florida
to the Rio Grande, the southern boundary of
Texas
. Includes all of the
Gulf
Coast
and lower
Mississippi River
.
$44.
NINTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Includes all of Lake Michigan,
Green Bay
and tributary waters.
$44.
TENTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Extends from the mouth of the
St.
Regis
River
,
St. Lawrence River
,
New York
to and including Grassy Island, Detroit River, Michigan. Includes the waters of
Lakes
Erie
and
Ontario
, and the upper part of the St. Lawrence, the Niagara, and the lower part of the
Detroit
rivers.
$44.
ELEVENTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Extends from the Grassy Island Light Station,
Detroit River
,
Michigan
to the head of Lake Superior including the waters of Lakes St. Clair, Huron,
and
Superior
and the upper part of the
Detroit
River
, the St. Clair and St. Mary’s Rivers, and part of the Straits of Mackinac.
$44.
TWELFTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From the boundary between
California
and
Mexico
to the boundary between
California
and
Oregon
.
$44.
THIRTEENTH
LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From the boundary between
California
and
Oregon
to the northern boundary of the
United States
and includes
Alaska
. Includes all of
Oregon
and
Washington
, and Alaskan waters.
$44.
U. S. Light-House
Service District Charts
20178. [Light-House District Maps]. U. S. Light-House
Service. c. 1900-1908. A rare opportunity to obtain an official U. S.
Light-House Service District charts of all district aids to navigation as
bound in their Annual Reports. Normally these charts are included within
the Annual Reports and we are unable to offer them separately but we have
found a lot of disbound charts in wonderful condition. These are perfect
for matting and framing for your wall. Charts detail the entire
Light-House District in three colors, and show all lighthouses, beacons,
light vessels, fog signals, lighted buoys, Light-House Depots, and more.
Charts average about 16" x 20" in size and are clean and crisp,
with only light original folds. A rare chance to obtain the chart of your
District, ideal for framing. (VG+).
UNITED STATES. Outline Map shows all of the United States Light-House
Districts with the more important lights noted. Includes all of
continental United States and Alaska. $88.
FIRST LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From the head of navigation on the St.
Croix River, Maine to Hampton Harbor, New Hampshire. Includes all of Maine
and New Hampshire. $88.
SECOND LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From Hampton Harbor, New Hampshire to
Elisha Ledge off Warren, Rhode Island. Includes all of Cape Cod, Nantucket
and Martha’s Vineyard. $88.
THIRD LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From Elisha Ledge off Warren, Rhode Island
to and including a point on the coast of New Jersey opposite Shrewsbury
Rocks. $88.
PART OF THE THIRD LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Includes all of Lake Champlain.
$44.
FOURTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From a point on the coast of New Jersey
opposite Shrewsbury Rocks to and including Metomkin Inlet, Virginia.
Includes New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland and Virginia. $88.
FIFTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From Metomkin Inlet, Virginia to and
including New River Inlet, North Carolina. $88.
SIXTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From New River Inlet, North Carolina to and
including Jupiter Inlet Light-Station, Florida. Includes part of North
Carolina, all of South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida between the limits
named. $88.
SEVENTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From a point south of Jupiter Inlet
Light-Station to Perdido Entrance, Florida. Includes all of the sea and
Gulf Coasts of Florida. $88.
EIGHTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From Perdido Entrance, Florida to the
southern boundary of Texas. Includes all of the Gulf Coast and lower
Mississippi River. $88.
NINTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Includes all of Lake Michigan, Green Bay
and tributary waters. $88.
TENTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Extends from the mouth of the St. Regis
River, St. Lawrence River, New York to the mouth of the River Rouge,
Detroit River, Michigan. Includes the waters of Lakes Erie and Ontario,
and the upper part of the St. Lawrence, the Niagara, and the lower part of
the Detroit rivers. $78.
ELEVENTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Extends from the mouth of the River
Rouge, Detroit River, Michigan to the westerly end of Lake Superior
including the waters of Lake St, Clair, Huron, and Superior and the upper
part of the Detroit River, the St. Clair and St. Mary’s Rivers, and part
of the Straits of Mackinac. $78.
TWELFTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From the boundary between California and
Mexico to the boundary between California and Oregon. $88.
THIRTEENTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. From the boundary between California
and Oregon to the northern boundary of the United States and includes
Alaska. Includes all of Oregon and Washington, and Alaskan waters. $88.
FOURTEENTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Extends on the Ohio River from
Pittsburgh, Pa., to Cairo, Ill., on the Tennessee River 255 miles, and on
the Great Kanawha 73 miles. $54.
FIFTEENTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Extends on the Mississippi River from
the head of navigation to Cairo, Ill., and on the Missouri River to Kansas
City, Mo., and on the Illinois River from LaSalle to its mouth. $54.
SIXTEENTH LIGHT-HOUSE DISTRICT. Extends on the Mississippi River from
the head of navigation to Cairo, Ill., to New Orleans, La., and on the Red
River. $54.
LIGHT-HOUSE CHART. Includes West Indies between the Mona and Virgin
Passages comprising Puerto Rico and dependencies, and all of the Hawaiian
Islands. $38.
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