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27443. U. S. Revenue Cutter Service Black Leather Sword Belt with Belt Plate Complete c.1890-1915. From an Arizona Estate years ago, this original U. S. Revenue Cutter Service Black Leather Sword Belt with Belt Plate is in remarkable condition and is complete less sling straps. Belt includes gilt brass two piece belt plate (buckle) complete. Belt plate is marked “New York” and “Made in England”. The fine pebble-grain belt is stamped "hand boarded cow" and "30". From the U. S. Revenue Cutter Service, Uniform Regulations for 1908: “Belt Plate to be of gilt and to measure 2 ¾ inches in length and 2 inches in width. The design on the center of the plate shall be a crouching eagle perched upon the shank of an anchor lying horizontally, and encircling this design there shall be a stud-link chain cable shackled to the ring of the anchor. The outer rim shall be 3/8 inch wide and be composed of oak leaves in relief, all according to pattern. Black Leather Belt for all commissioned officers shall be of plain black grained or morocco leather, not less than 1 5/8 nor more than 2 inches wide, with sling straps of same, ¾ inch wide, and with a hook to suspend the sword, all as per pattern. The belt plate shall be the same as for full dress belt.” Loose buckles and buckles without keepers are occasionally offered, but complete belts such as this are exceedingly rare. Condition is quite fine with nothing in the way of detractions. The buckle is complete both halves and shows good traces of original gold gilting under an unarguably charismatic age-toning; the belt is a miraculous survival for sea service - in great shape with intact stitching and leather keepers and showing only surface signs of wear. Excellent piece. (VG). $485. 

27406 [flag] U. S. Customs Service Ensign c.1930-1951. Official U. S. Customs Service Ensign size #4 (29”h x 50”w) The Customs Service ensign originated in the practice of flying at their customs houses the flag originally adopted in 1799 to identify revenue cutters at sea. This practice was officially approved in 1874 by Secretary of the Treasury William Richardson, who directed that what was then known as the revenue ensign be hoisted alongside the national flag outside all customs houses during business hours. In 1910, President Taft directed that the flag used by the Revenue Cutter Service be distinguished from that flown ashore by the addition of the RCS badge on the fly. In 1915, the U.S. Coast Guard was established as a bureau separate from the Bureau of Customs, inheriting the RCS ensign, while that without the badge was retained by what is now the U.S. Customs Service. The most recent change to the Customs Service ensign was the 1951 redesign of the national coat of arms to conform to the rendering on the great seal of the United States . This flag retains the arc of 13 stars above the eagle, dating it before 1951. Made of a wool and nylon bunting, pattern consists of vertical red/white stripes, top left corner with U. S. eagle and shield. On the left and right sides of the eagle are 4 stars each in an arc pattern, and above the eagle 5 stars. On the eagle is a crest representing the U.S. This flag flew as the emblem of the Custom's Service from 1782 to 1951, when replaced by the current flag pattern. Mfg. by Dettras, this flag has the mark of the "Bull Dog Bunting" made by Dettras Flag Products. The label also says "Moth Proof , Best By Test, 2 ply warp and filling, Dyed with Everlasting Dyes". Flag has some light wear, a few spots but is overall very good, nicely intact and strong. Wonderful for your display and quite difficult to get these earlier original Customs Service ensigns. Rarely flown if ever. (VG).  $385 net.

2859. (document) Receipt for Rations, U. S. Revenue Cutter Morris. November 2, 1866. Rare original hand written on form receipt for rations for the U. S. Revenue Cutter Morris for the month of October 1866. Signed by Smith V. Goodman. Includes U. S. Revenue stamp, document is clean and quite farmable. Measures 8” x 9 ½”. The Revenue Cutter Morris was constructed in 1848 in Baltimore, Maryland. This vessel was the second Revenue cutter to carry the name Morris.  She was designed as one of four Campbell-class cutters that entered service in 1849. She was rigged as a topsail schooner, built of white and yellow pine, white and live oak, locust, cedar, and mahogany. Her armament included:1 x 32-pounder pivot-mounted cannon; 1 x brass 12-pound howitzer; 12 Maynard rifles; 12 smooth bore muskets; 12 pistols; 19 cutlasses; 11 boarding pikes; 18 battle axes (1861). Her bottom was sheathed in copper with copper fastenings with hatches and mast combings of mahogany.  She had a full poop deck, flush with the main rail, and a cockpit aft. The Morris was launched on April 26, 1847, and ordered to Portland, Maine, under Revenue Captain Green Walden the following day. She saw extensive service during the Civil War patrolling for Confederate privateers off the New England coast, including one rather famous incident in July, 1861. On August 14, 1866, she sailed from New York and arrived at Mobile, Al. on October 15th, and then sailed to Baltimore on November 30th, 1868. She was put up for sale on December 10, 1868, at Baltimore. (VG+). $68.

27392. (cabinet photo) Seaman, U. S. Revenue Cutter Oliver Wolcott c.1890 by New Photo Gallery, Port Townsend, Washington Territory. Rare early albumen portrait photograph shows a seaman of the U. S. Revenue Cutter Oliver Wolcott. On his cap, the name “Wolcott” can be read on the tally. The "U.S.R.C. Oliver Wolcott" was a well-known early steam-driven cutter employed in patrolling arctic waters and the suppression of smuggling after the purchase of Alaska in 1867. Condition is very good, with only light wear and a hint of soiling. There is an very minor bump to the extreme upper left corner of the mount and a tiny and inconsequential surface rub at the arm. (VG). $148. 

United States Revenue Marine [Cutter] Service

 Rare, original uniform coat buttons are available in different styles as described below.

A few examples shown above

#6658nn.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border and rope edging. 13 stars on lined chevron. (FD 4A*)  17mm (11/16”)  “A. C. Marien & Co Phil’a.” $88.

#6658kk.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border and rope edging. 13 stars chevron,  anchor fluke does not touch border. (FD 10A*)  20mm (13/16”)  “Scovill Mfg Co Waterbury.” $68.

#6658LL.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border and rope edging. 13 stars chevron,  anchor fluke touches border. (FD 10B*)  21mm (13/16”)  “Waterbury Button Co”  $58.

#6658mm.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border and rope edging. 13 stars chevron,  anchor fluke touches border. (FD 10B*)  21mm (13/16”)  “Waterbury Button Co”  $58.

#6658m.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border with inner circle of rope. 13 stars on an irregular chevron, on a lined field, plane anchor on bar. (FD 11B*)  20mm (13/16”)  “E. L. E. & Co. London .” $48.

#6658n.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border with inner circle of rope. 13 stars on an irregular chevron, on a lined field, plane anchor on bar. (FD 11B*)  14mm (9/16”)  “E. L. E. & Co. London .”     $48.

#6658z.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border with inner circle of rope. 13 stars on an irregular chevron, on a lined field, plane anchor on bar. (FD 11B*)  20mm (13/16”)  “E. L. E. & Co. London .” $62.

#6658y.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border with inner circle of rope. 13 stars on an irregular chevron, on a lined field, plane anchor on bar. (FD 11B*)  20mm (13/16”)  “Tomes Melvain & Co. New York.” $62.

#6658o.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border with rope edging. 9 crosses on chevron, the initials U S added. (FD 9*) 14mm (9/16”) “E. Shannon Miller & Crane.”  $58.

#6658p.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border and rope edging. 13 stars chevron,  anchor fluke touches border. (FD 10B*)  20mm (13/16”)  “Shannon Miller & Crane AN.”  $58.

#6658q.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border and rope edging. 13 stars chevron,  anchor fluke touches border. (FD 10B*)  21mm (13/16”)  “Waterbury Button Co.”    $58.

B-308.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border and rope edging. 7 crosses on chevron, on a lined field. (FD 8A*)  23mm (15/16”)  “Horstmann & Allien NY” . Rare Civil War era. $295.

B-309.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border and inner circle of rope. 13 stars on chevron, on a lined field. Plane anchor on a bar. (FD 11B*) 20mm (13/16”) “E. L. E. & Co. London.  $74.

#6658t.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border and rope edging. 13 stars chevron,  anchor fluke touches border. (FD 10B*)  20mm (13/16”)  “Shannon Miller & Crane AN.”  $58.

#6658u.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border and rope inner circle,  anchor rope passing over the shank. (FD 13A*)  25mm (1”)  “Oehm & Co. Baltimore.”  $68.

#6658s.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border and rope inner circle,  anchor rope passing over the shank. (FD 13A*)  25mm (1”)  “Oehm & Co. Baltimore.” $68.

#6658x.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border and rope edging. 13 stars chevron,  anchor fluke touches border. (FD 10B*)  21mm (13/16”)  “Waterbury Button Co.”  $58.

#6658v.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border and rope edging. 13 stars chevron,  anchor fluke touches border. (FD 10B*)  20mm (13/16”)  “Waterbury Button Co. Extra”                  $68.

#6658dd.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border with rope edging. 9 crosses on chevron, the initials U S added. (FD 9A*) 22mm (15/16”) “Waterbury Button Co.”  $64.

#6658bb.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border and rope edging. 13 stars chevron,  anchor fluke does not touch border. (FD 10A*)  21mm (13/16”)  “J Gminder Baltimore.”  $54.

#6658cc.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border and rope edging. 13 stars chevron,  anchor fluke touches border. (FD 10B*)  21mm (13/16”)  “Shannon Miller & Crane NY.”  $58.

#6658ee.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border with inner circle of rope. 13 stars on an irregular chevron, on a lined field, plain anchor on bar. (FD 11B*)  20mm (13/16”)  “Tomrs Meivain & Co New York.” $62.

#6658gg.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border with inner circle of rope. 13 stars on an irregular chevron, on a lined field, plane anchor on bar. (FD 11B*)  20mm (13/16”)  “E. L. E. & Co. London .”  $48.

#6658JJ.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border with rope edging, 9 crosses on chevron, on a lined field. (FD 7A*)  23mm (15/16”)  “Waterbury Button Co. Waterbury Con.” $138.

#6658ii.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border and rope inner circle,  anchor rope passing under the shank. (FD 13B*)  25mm (1”)  “Heiberger Washington.”  $68.

#6658hh.  Revenue Cutter Service. 2-piece with border and rope inner circle,  anchor rope passing under the shank. (FD 13B*)  25mm (1”)  “Heiberger Washington.”   $68.

27383. [document] U. S. Revenue Marine [Cutter Service], Form #8, RECEIPT FOR RATIONS DELIVERED ON BOARD UNITED STATES REVENUE STEAMER MOCCASIN . c.1875. Full 8 ½” x 14” form sheet, printed both sides is filled out for rations for the US Revenue Steamer Moccasin for the month ending March 31st, 1875. Form lists the various rations and amounts delivered for 13 persons for 31 days. Form is signed by  Lieutenant A. Beemer when the supplies were received. Form is printed, and then filled out in ink. Form is clean, light overall browning and to original folds. Rare early Revenue Cutter document. (VG-).  $78.

24280. H. R. Report No. 415. Report of the Officer Charged with Superintendence of the Revenue Service. March 28, 1848. 5p. Report recounts construction of various vessels for the service, and recommends the construction of a number of additional vessels for the areas of Maine, Charleston, Key West and the Great Lakes. Includes supporting information. $22.

24281. H. R. Doc. No. 206. Number of Vessels and Officers Employed in the Revenue Service. May 25, 1846. 5p. Includes statement of the number of vessels employed in the Revenue Service, their tonnage and armament, number, grade and pay of officers, petty and forward officers and seamen with, dates of their commissions, rates of pay, and more. Good early information. $26.

27100b. Crew, U. S. Revenue Cutter Onondaga (c.1900) Large 8” x 10” b/w photograph shows the crew of the Revenue Cutter Onondaga (1898-1931)  posed in front of their quarters in about 1900. Clear, close view with good detail though a bit faded from age and sunning. 10” x 12” mount has moderate chipping on all sides but will re-mat nicely. Good view of uniforms. (G+). $64.

United States Revenue Cutter Service Dinnerware

These are a scarce original china dinnerware pieces from the United States Revenue Cutter Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the latter years of the Nineteenth Century and early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms.

 This pattern is in rust, brown, green and blue, and consists of a floral pattern around the rim. In the center of the rim is the United States Revenue Cutter emblem in rust with crossed anchors behind.

 20238e,f. United States Revenue Cutter Service “U.S.R.C.S.” Dinnerware. Scarce, original United States Revenue Cutter Service saucer in the rust, blue/gray and pink “U.S.R.C.S.” flower  pattern. Dish is quite attractive, with little if any  expected light wear, free of any cracks or major defects. Dish is back-marked “ZZ” and imprinted with " Greenwood China , Trenton N.J. ” This mark dates to 1886-1910. There are no other markings visible. Saucer is complete, no chips, with only very light expected wear. In wonderful condition,  round, and measures 4 7/8” . (VG+).  $328 net.

 20238g. [same]. c. 1886-1910. Saucer is complete but with two chips on the underside. Not visible from the top, with only very light expected wear. 4 7/8” . (VG-).   $288 net.

This pattern is one of the two the later pattern used just before the service was combined with the Life Saving Service to form the Coast Guard. The pattern is done in rust and green, and consists of one green stripe around the perimeter bordered by two thin rust stripes. Beneath, in a green shield, are the letters “USRCS” in an intertwining pattern. This pattern would be continued into the early Coast Guard with only the letters changed to “USCG”.

 8341ggg. United States Revenue Cutter Service “U.S.R.C.S.” Dinnerware. Scarce, original United States Revenue Cutter Service large meat platter in the rare later intertwined  “U.S.R.C.S.” pattern. Platter is quite attractive, with little if any  expected light wear, free of any cracks or major defects. Dish is back-marked “M China L”. There are no other markings visible. Platter is complete, no chips, with only light expected wear, in wonderful condition. Platter is oval, and measures 17 5/8” by 12 ¾” . An extremely rare piece and pattern.  (VG).  $725 net.

 8341hhh. United States Revenue Cutter Service “U.S.R.C.S.” Dinnerware. Scarce, original United States Revenue Cutter Service bread plate in the rare later intertwined “U.S.R.C.S.” pattern. Plate is back-marked “M China L”. There are no other markings visible. Plate has one large 3/4" chip from under the rim but not visible from the top, and is otherwise quite clean and presentable. Plate measures 7 5/8” in diameter. An affordable alternative of this extremely rare pattern. (VG-).    $285 net.

 20238h. United States Revenue Cutter Service “U.S.R.C.S.” Dinnerware. Scarce, original United States Revenue Cutter Service cup / saucer set in the rare later intertwined  “U.S.R.C.S.” pattern. Demi cup and saucer are quite attractive, with little if any  expected light wear, free of any cracks or major defects. Pieces are back-marked “M China L”. There are no other markings visible. Both pieces are in superb condition, complete, no chips, with very little if any expected wear. In wonderful condition. Demi cup measures 2 ½”  in diameter by 2 ¼” high. Saucer measures 4 5/8” in diameter. An extremely rare pattern.  (VG+).  $688 net.

 20238j. United States Revenue Cutter Service “U.S.R.C.S.” Dinnerware. Scarce, original United States Revenue Cutter Service saucer in the rare later intertwined “U.S.R.C.S.” pattern. Saucer is back-marked “M China L”. There are no other markings visible. Saucer has one large 3/4" chip from rim but is otherwise clean and presentable. Saucer measures 4 5/8” in diameter. An affordable alternative of this extremely rare pattern. (VG+).  $125 net.

8341qqq. (platter) United States Revenue Cutter Service “U.S.R.C.S.” Dinnerware. Scarce, original United States Revenue Cutter Service medium meat platter in the rare later intertwined  “U.S.R.C.S.” pattern. Platter is quite attractive, with little if any  expected light wear, free of any cracks or major defects. Dish is back-marked “M China L”. There are no other markings visible. Platter is complete, no chips, with only very light if any  expected wear, in wonderful condition. Platter is oval, and measures 12 3/8” by 8 5/8” . An extremely rare piece and pattern.  (VG+).  $725 net.

8341ggg. (platter) United States Revenue Cutter Service “U.S.R.C.S.” Dinnerware. Scarce, original United States Revenue Cutter Service large meat platter in the rare later intertwined  “U.S.R.C.S.” pattern. Platter is quite attractive, with little if any  expected light wear, free of any cracks or major defects. Dish is back-marked “M China L”. There are no other markings visible. Platter is complete, no chips, with only light expected wear, in wonderful condition. Platter is oval, and measures 17 5/8” by 12 ¾” . An extremely rare piece and pattern.  (VG).  $725 net.

 8341hhh. (bread plate) United States Revenue Cutter Service “U.S.R.C.S.” Dinnerware. Scarce, original United States Revenue Cutter Service bread plate in the rare later intertwined “U.S.R.C.S.” pattern. Plate is back-marked “M China L”. There are no other markings visible. Plate has one large 3/4" chip from under the rim but not visible from the top, and is otherwise quite clean and presentable. Plate measures 7 5/8” in diameter. An affordable alternative of this extremely rare pattern. (VG-).    $285 net.

20238h. United States Revenue Cutter Service “U.S.R.C.S.” Dinnerware. Scarce, original United States Revenue Cutter Service cup / saucer set in the rare later intertwined  “U.S.R.C.S.” pattern. This is a scarce original china dinnerware set from the United States Revenue Cutter Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the latter years of the Nineteenth Century and early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms. Demi cup and saucer are quite attractive, with little if any  expected light wear, free of any cracks or major defects. This pattern is the later pattern used just before the service was combined with the Life Saving Service to form the Coast Guard. The pattern is done in rust and brown, and consists of one green stripe around the perimeter bordered by two thin rust stripes. Beneath, in a green shield, are the letters “USRCS” in an intertwining pattern. This pattern would be continued into the early Coast Guard with only the letters changed to “USCG”. Dish is back-marked “M China L”. There are no other markings visible. Both pieces are in superb condition, complete, no chips, with very little if any expected wear. In wonderful condition. Demi cup measures 2 ½”  in diameter by 2 ¼” high. Saucer measures 4 5/8” in diameter. An extremely rare pattern.  (VG+).  $688 net.  

20238j. United States Revenue Cutter Service “U.S.R.C.S.” Dinnerware. Scarce, original United States Revenue Cutter Service saucer in the rare later intertwined  “U.S.R.C.S.” pattern. This is a scarce original china dinnerware piece from the United States Revenue Cutter Service manufactured of heavy white institutional type china, in the latter years of the Nineteenth Century and early years of the Twentieth Century for use in ships’ wardrooms. This pattern is the later pattern used just before the service was combined with the Life Saving Service to form the Coast Guard. The pattern is done in rust and brown, and consists of one green stripe around the perimeter bordered by two thin rust stripes. Beneath, in a green shield, are the letters “USRCS” in an intertwining pattern. This pattern would be continued into the early Coast Guard with only the letters changed to “USCG”. Saucer is back-marked “M China L”. There are no other markings visible. Saucer has one large 3/4" chip from rim but is otherwise clean and presentable.  Saucer measures 4 5/8” in diameter. An affordable alternative of this extremely rare pattern.  (VG+).  $125 net.  

Other patterns available - please inquire.

21407a-f. [document] U. S. Revenue Cutter Service, Form 2007, Requisition for Rations. c.1891. Seven sheets available, each printed both sides with U. S. Revenue Cutter Service, Form 2007, Requisition for Rations. Each form is filled out for rations for the US Revenue Cutter "Dix" at Galveston, Texas and dated in the 1890’s. Form lists the number of officers, seamen, boys, firemen and coal-passers and the rations needed for each, rations on hand, and cost. Forms are each signed by the Captain or 1st. Lieutenant, and then receipted by the Lieutenant when the supplies were received. Forms are printed, and then filled out in ink. Each page is double sided [ie. two forms]. Some moisture stained but overall bright. Six sheets available, each different with different signatures but all RC Dix. (G+). $26 each.

27179. Kroll, C. Douglas. COMMODORE ELLSWORTH P. BERTHOLF – First Commandant of the Coast Guard. Annapolis. 2002. 160p. DJ. Written by a former Coast Guard officer, the book chronicles Bertholf’s colorful early career with the service when he patrolled the vast reaches of the Pacific, enforced maritime laws regulating the fishing, sealing, and whaling industries, participated in daring rescues, and transported Siberian reindeer from Russia to the starving Inuits. When Ellsworth P. Bertholf was court-martialed and dismissed from the Naval Academy for a hazing incident, no one could have predicted his future greatness. But undaunted by his experience at the academy, Bertholf pursued a career in the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service and by 1902 had earned a special Gold Medal of Honor from the U.S. Congress for his role in a dramatic overland relief expedition to Alaska. By 1915 he had bypassed twenty-two officers senior to him to become the first commandant of the U.S. Coast Guard and went on to successfully steer his fledgling service through the trials of World War I. This biography of the man who has been called the savior of the Coast Guard offers a revealing portrait not only of Bertholf but also of the last years of the Revenue Cutter and Life-Saving Services and the early formative years of the Coast Guard. (F). Published at $39.95. Our price $24.95.

949. Strobridge, Truman R. and Dennis L. Noble. ALASKA AND THE U. S. REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE, 1867-1915. 288p 1999. Stiff wraps. Not long after the United States purchased Alaska in 1867, the U. S. Revenue Cutter Service made its first appearance in Alaska . During the next forty-eight years the ships and men of the USRCS firmly established U.S. sovereignty in Alaska and the Bering Sea and performed amazing acts of heroism. In this scholarly work the authors bring together scattered documentation to chronicle events in the service’s colorful history. Wonderfully illustrated with 30 photographs. (M). Pub. At $32.95.  Our Price $29.65.

27335. (document) Keeper of the Lighthouse at New London, Connecticut, to Levi Woodbury, Secretary of the Treasury c.1839. Herein  is a letter from the Keeper of the Lighthouse at New London, Connecticut, to Levi Woodbury, Secretary of the Treasury in the administrations of Andrew Jackson and Martin Van Buren. Measures 8” x 9 ½” , four pages of which the inner two are blank, fine condition, easy to read, and datelined at New London, Connecticut, August 15, 1839. The New London lighthouse dates from the colonial period, and the author of this letter, John G. Munn, is listed as being the Keeper in the late 1830's. In this letter Munn, who signs with his title "Light Haus Keeper", writes in part - "...I am induced to recommend to your favorable notice Mr. Charles French of this place who is desirous of being favoured with the appointment of 3rd Lieutenant in the Revenue Cutter service. Mr. French is the son of Major John French present Surveyor and Inspector of this Port, a meritorious Officer of our State Artillery during the late war against Great Britain, and having been long acquainted with young Mr. French I have no doubt he would discharge the duty required with Credit to himself and Honor to his Country. He is also a warm friend of the past and present Administration and has much influence in our Elections, a good Seaman and an active man and I know of no one more deserving and better qualified for that station than Mr. French...." During this era, the Light House Establishment was a politically driven organization. Keepers were appointed (and removed) according to their political party affiliation and they too pressed for appointments of their family and friends into prominent positions. Excellent condition, clean and crisp, a fine example of an early lighthouse keeper’s document. (VG+). $164. 

20341a. U. S. Revenue-Cutter Service. SPECIFICATIONS FOR-TRIPLE EXPANSION SINGLE-SCREW PROPELLING ENGINE WITH BOILERS AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY FOR A REVENUE CUTTER TO BE KNOWN AS “NO. 1, R.C.S.” [ Gresham ] [FOR THE GREAT LAKES ]. GPO. 1895. 101p. Complete builders specifications for engines and machinery for a 2,000 horsepower, 900 ton displacement cutter designed for use on the Great Lakes . Includes all aspects of construction and auxiliary machinery. In original gilt embossed black cloth binding, spine tape reinforced, marbled page edges. Contents quite clean, crisp. Light wear. (VG-).  $108 net.

20341e. U. S. Revenue-Cutter Service. SPECIFICATIONS FOR-TRIPLE EXPANSION SINGLE-SCREW PROPELLING ENGINE WITH BOILERS AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY FOR A REVENUE CUTTER to be known as “NO. 2, R.C.S.” [FOR SERVICE ON THE NEW ENGLAND COAST]. GPO. 1895. 101p. Inscribed as property of D. C. Chester, Superindent of Machinery. Complete builders specifications for engines and machinery for a cutter designed for use in New England. Includes all aspects of construction and auxiliary machinery. In original gilt embossed black cloth binding, marbled page edges. Contents quite clean, crisp. some wear, wraps worn about the edges, still bright. (VG-). $108 net.

20341d. U. S. Revenue-Cutter Service. SPECIFICATIONS FOR BUILDING A SINGLE-SCREW STEEL PROPELLER FOR THE U. S. REVENUE-CUTTER SERVICE [TO BE KNOWN AS] “NO. 6, R.C.S.” . GPO. 1897. 61p. Complete builders specifications for complete construction for a 188-foot, 706 ton displacement revenue cutter. Includes all aspects of construction and equipment excluding power plant. In original gilt embossed black cloth binding, marbled page edges. Hinges worn, becoming loose. Contents quite clean, crisp. Some wear. (VG-).  $98 net.

20341c. U. S. Revenue-Cutter Service. SPECIFICATIONS FOR-TRIPLE EXPANSION SINGLE-SCREW PROPELLING ENGINE WITH BOILERS AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY FOR A REVENUE CUTTER “NO. 7, R.C.S.” [ Gresham ] [FOR SERVICE ON THE GREAT LAKES ]. GPO. 1900. 104p. Complete builders specifications for engines and machinery for a 1,200 horsepower, 620 ton displacement cutter designed for use on the Great Lakes . Includes all aspects of construction and auxiliary machinery. In original gilt embossed black cloth binding, spine covering worn off,  marbled page edges. Contents quite clean, crisp. some wear. (G+).  $108 net.

20341b. U. S. Revenue-Cutter Service. SPECIFICATIONS FOR-TRIPLE EXPANSION SINGLE-SCREW PROPELLING ENGINE WITH BOILERS AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY FOR A REVENUE CUTTER “NO. 7, R.C.S.” [FOR SERVICE ON THE GREAT LAKES ]. GPO. 1900. 104p. Complete builders specifications for engines and machinery for a 1,200 horsepower, 620 ton displacement cutter designed for use on the Great Lakes . Includes all aspects of construction and auxiliary machinery. In original gilt embossed black cloth binding, spine tape reinforced, marbled page edges. Contents quite clean, crisp. Light wear. (VG-).    $108 net.

2024b,c. Noble, Dennis. HISTORICAL REGISTER U. S. REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE OFFICERS 1790-1914. Coast Guard Historian’s Office. Wash. 1990. 81p. Stiff govt. wraps. Finally, gathered into one easy to use source, is as complete as possible record of the officers and promotional patterns of the U. S. Revenue Cutter Service from the 1790’s until 1914. The register is arranged alphabetically and includes the officer’s name, ranks attained and dates. Interestingly enough, includes officers resigned to the Confederacy, 2nd Lt. Thomas D. Fister who was struck from the rolls for surrendering the McClellan, as well as other information. Quite scarce. (M).   $88.

2792. [glass negative] U. S. Revenue Cutter Levi Woodbury. c.1900. Unusual b/w glass negative featuring the U. S. Revenue Cutter Levi Woodbury in the ice in Penobscot Bay off Searsport, Maine. The USRC Mahoning was a steam-powered revenue cutter built in 1863-64 at Philadelphia  and was one of six Pawtuxet-class tenders that entered service that year. This class was the first steam-powered cutters to enter service since the 1840s. Their contracts called for hulls of oak, locust, and white oak with iron diagonal bracing. Their machinery was considered to be too complicated, however, and all save Mahoning had only a short career. She was placed in commission in the Revenue Marine on 18 July 1864 and she patrolled the American coastline from Massachusetts to Maine for the major portion of her active career. On 5 June 1873, she was renamed Levi Woodbury and continued her patrols of the New England coast through the last quarter of the 19th century from her base at Portland, Maine. On 19 July 1915, after the creation of the Coast Guard, the Woodbury was placed out of commission at Portland, having been one of the longest serving cutter in the Revenue Cutter Service's history. The negative is large 4” x 5” and would provide a large clear print. We have included a computer generated print with this negative for your information. A superb, clear image. (VG).   $88 net.

 2051. (souvenir cup & saucer) c.1900 A petite, bright commemorative cup and saucer featuring a beautiful, detailed full color image of “U. S. Revenue Cutter Windom, Port Arthur, Texas” on a rose color background. The delicate, bright cup measures 2 ¼” in diameter and 2 ¼” high with a 4 3/8” saucer, and both are enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim. Labeled “Made in Austria ….” Very clean, no cracks or checks, a very detailed, pretty little item for your display. Such RCS china is extremely scarce. (VG+). $88.

U.S. REVENUE-CUTTER SERVICE DISCHARGE PAPERS. Seaman / Fireman George Frederick

#25168. U.S. REVENUE-CUTTER SERVICE DISCHARGE PAPERS. Seaman / Fireman George Frederick. 7 YEARS. 1901,1902,1904,1905,1907,1908,1909.
2 DIFFERENT STYLES 1901-1905, 1907-1909:
1901 discharged as a Seaman from the U.S. STEAMER MORRILL.
1902 discharged as a Seaman from the U.S. STEAMER MORRILL.
1904 discharged as a Seaman from the U.S. STEAMER MORRILL.
1905 discharged as a SEAMEN AT LOOKOUT.
1907 discharged as a Seaman from the U.S.R.C. MACKINAC.
1908 discharged as a Seaman from the U.S.R.C. MACKINAC. Reason for discharge Vessel going out of Commission, Note on discharge "Re-enlisted on Mackinac April 21,1909".
1909 discharged as a Seaman from the U.S.R.C. MACKINAC. Reason for discharge Vessel going out of Commission, Note on discharge "Re-enlisted on Mackinac April 1,1910".
Civil Service / Light-House Service Notice of Rating 1909
Civil Service / Light-House Service Notice of Rating for position of Assistant Keeper 1911
9 pieces at $58 each. 
25166. U. S. Revenue Cutter Service pocket notebook $145 (shown above)
U. S. Revenue Cutter Service letter sheets $5 each (35 sheets available, 2 styles) Light moisture to one corner.

In 1911 George Frederick became a lighthouse keeper at the Whitefish Point Lighthouse on Lake Superior in Michigan. That same year he past away at Whitefish Point.

W-01. Strobridge, Truman R. UNITED STATES COAST GUARD ANNOTATED BIBLIOGRAPHY. Wash. U. S. Coast Guard. June 1982. 148p. Soft wraps. An important research text, provides a comprehensive listing of writings related to the US Coast Guard, from archival, fictional, historic and technical sources listed alphabetically by author and by topic. Included are descriptions of content and publication information. Subject index includes: Administration and Organization, aids to navigation, Aviation, Biographies, Civil War, Cutters, Training, Equipment and Facilities, Expeditions, Flags Ensigns Pennants and Customs, Icebreaking, Law Enforcement, Medicine and Science, Minorities, Port Security, Prohibition Era, Revenue Cutter Service, Search and Rescue, Spanish-American War, Uniforms, World War I and II, and much more. Extremely valuable for research or collectors. Clean, crisp. (VG+). $34.  

  26324b. (voucher forms) U. S. Revenue Cutter Service. Four-part form #2020 ½  for the U. S. Revenue Cutter Service, Voucher for Light and Heat for Officers of the Revenue-Cutter Service. Clean, not filled out, four-sided form is dated 1907 and was used for reimbursement to officers for fuel used for heat and light. (VG+).  $48.

2737. Treasury Department. RECORD OF MOVEMENTS. VESSELS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. 1790 - DECEMBER 31, 1933. Wash. DC. GPO 1988. Reprint of 1933 edition by Coast Guard Historian's Office. Oblong 4to. 675 pp. Introductory note says this is a "standard work that has long stood the test of time.", an understatement. This compendium includes every major vessel over 75-feet in length of the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service and Coast Guard up to 1933, recording its major movements including dates, details, locations, mission or occurrences and much more. Also includes aircraft in the 20’s and 30’s, seized vessels, and more. Superb reference. Fine condition (F). $185

26302. United States Revenue Cutter Service Publications 1913. Bound in hard-cover library binding are the following two original publications: 1). Register of the Officers and Vessels of the Revenue-Cutter Service of the United States. Wash. July 1, 1913. 66p. Soft wraps. 2). Annual Report of the United States Revenue-Cutter Service. Wash. 1913. 153p. Soft wraps. $225.  

26303. United States Revenue Cutter Service. Annual Report of the United States Revenue-Cutter Service. Wash. 1914. 209p. Soft wraps. Bound in hard-cover library binding. $145.  

26222. H. R. Doc No. 48. LIFE SAVING SERVICE - RESOLUTION CALLING FOR RELIEF, BY THE REVENUE-CUTTER SERVICE AND THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE, TO AMERICAN WHALING AND FISHING VESSELS IN BEHRING SEA OR THE ARCTIC OCEAN. January 4, 1889. 5p. with large fold-out plan. Interesting report calls for the establishment of Houses of Refuge in the Arctic by the Life Saving Service and Revenue Cutter Service. Detailed report provides detailed specifications and construction details for the houses, as well as sites, the need and more. With large plan and elevation views of the proposed houses. A rare look at this little-known function of these services. Disbound. (VG).   $68.  

26199. Treasury Department. REGULATIONS FOR THE REVENUE-CUTTER SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES 1907. GPO. 1907. 293p. with numerous additional tipped in General Orders, amendments and updates. Inscribed on inside front wrap “J. E. Bagger, U.S.R.C.S.” Extremely rare original document includes complete instructions and regulations for officers and members of the Revenue Cutter Service. Included is the organization, duties, classification of stations, appointments, rank, command and duty, duties of officers, duties of warrant officers and petty officers, enlistments, ratings, discipline, uniforms, honors and distinctions, pay allowances, public property, boards, courts, tables and forms, Revenue Cutter Service depot, school of instruction, and much more. Moderate wear, in original green government gilt embossed boards, contents tight, with numerous corrections and additions. Wraps with moderate wear, spine intact but beginning to wear through. This is an extremely rare and early document. (G+).  $225 net. 

20312c. na. REGISTER OF THE OFFICERS AND VESSELS OF THE UNITED STATES REVENUE MARINE. July 1, 1892. GPO. 1892. 22p. Signed in frontis as property of John Hull. Double-paged tables include complete listing of personnel from the Captain Commandant down to cadets including retired and to be retired members. Includes names, duty stations, leaves, where born, promotions, and much more. Also includes officers receiving Medals of Honor or who have been commended, listing of all shore stations, listing of vessels, their officers and more. Numerous emendations including deaths and re-postings. Quite a rare and complete source of information. Contents clean though age toned, tight. Gilt embossed maroon wraps lightly worn. (VG).  $174.

26302q. na. REGISTER OF THE OFFICERS AND VESSELS OF THE UNITED STATES REVENUE MARINE. July 1, 1906. GPO. 1906. 84p. Double-paged tables include complete listing of personnel from the Captain Commandant down to cadets including retired and to be retired members. Includes names, duty stations, leaves, where born, promotions, and much more. Also includes officers receiving Medals of Honor or who have been commended, listing of all shore stations, listing of vessels, their officers and more. Numerous emendations including deaths and re-postings. Quite a rare and complete source of information. Contents clean and tight. Gilt embossed blue wraps lightly worn. Uncommonly nice condition. (VG+).   $134.

26302r. na. REGISTER OF THE OFFICERS AND VESSELS OF THE UNITED STATES REVENUE MARINE. July 1, 1909. GPO. 1909. 104p. Double-paged tables include complete listing of personnel from the Captain Commandant down to cadets including retired and to be retired members. Includes names, duty stations, leaves, where born, promotions, and much more. Also includes officers receiving Medals of Honor or who have been commended, listing of all shore stations, listing of vessels, their officers and more. Numerous emendations including deaths and re-postings. Quite a rare and complete source of information. Contents clean and tight. Gilt embossed blue wraps lightly worn. Uncommonly nice condition. (VG+).  $134.

26302m. na. REGISTER OF THE OFFICERS AND VESSELS AND STATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. January 1, 1917. GPO. 1917. 87p. Double-paged tables include complete listing of personnel from the Captain Commandant down to cadets including retired and to be retired members. Includes names, duty stations, leaves, where born, promotions, and much more. Also includes officers receiving Medals of Honor or who have been commended, listing of all shore stations, listing of vessels, their officers and more. Numerous emendations including deaths and re-postings. Quite a rare and complete source of information. Contents clean and tight. Green printed soft wraps, lightly worn. Quite good condition. (VG).  $56.

26302t. na. REGISTER OF THE OFFICERS AND VESSELS AND STATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. January 1, 1918. GPO. 1918. 89p. Contents clean and tight. Green printed soft wraps, lightly worn. Quite good condition. (VG).  $56.

26302L. na. REGISTER OF THE COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS AND CADETS, AND SHIPS AND STATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. January 1, 1920. GPO. 1920. 106p. Contents clean and tight. Green printed soft wraps, lightly worn. Quite good condition. (VG). $56.

26302k. na. REGISTER OF THE COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS AND CADETS, AND SHIPS AND STATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. January 1, 1925. GPO. 1925. 148p. Contents clean and tight. Green printed soft wraps, lightly worn. Quite good condition. (VG).  $56.

26302h. na. REGISTER OF THE COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS AND CADETS, AND SHIPS AND STATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. March 15, 1927. GPO. 1927. 138p. Contents clean and tight. Green printed soft wraps, lightly worn. Quite good condition. (VG).  $56.

26302g. na. REGISTER OF THE COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS AND CADETS, AND SHIPS AND STATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. January 1, 1928. GPO. 1928. 144p. Contents clean and tight. Green printed soft wraps, lightly worn. Quite good condition. (VG).  $56.

26302o. na. REGISTER OF THE COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS AND CADETS, AND SHIPS AND STATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. January 1, 1929. GPO. 1929. 142p. Contents clean and tight. Green printed soft wraps, lightly worn. Quite good condition. (VG).   $56.

26302i. na. REGISTER OF THE COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS AND CADETS, AND SHIPS AND STATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. January 1, 1930. GPO. 1930. 136p. Contents clean and tight. Green printed soft wraps, somewhat worn. Quite good condition. (VG-). $56.

26302v. na. REGISTER OF THE COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS AND CADETS, AND SHIPS AND STATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. January 1, 1931. GPO. 1931. 141p. Contents clean and tight. Green printed soft wraps, lightly worn. Quite good condition. (VG).  $56.

26302f. na. REGISTER OF THE COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS AND CADETS, AND SHIPS AND STATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. January 1, 1932. GPO. 1932. 139p. Contents clean and tight. Green printed soft wraps, lightly worn. Quite good condition. (VG).  $56.

26302u. na. REGISTER OF THE COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS AND CADETS, AND SHIPS AND STATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. January 1, 1933. GPO. 1933. 142p. Contents clean and tight. Green printed soft wraps, lightly worn. Quite good condition. (VG). $56.

26302w. na. REGISTER OF THE COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS AND CADETS, AND SHIPS AND STATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. July 1, 1941. GPO. 1941. 187p. Contents clean and tight. Green printed soft wraps, lightly worn. Quite good condition. (VG). $56.

26302y. United States Coast Guard. REGISTER OF REGULAR AND RESERVE COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS ON ACTIVE DUTY IN ORDER OF PRECEDENCE AND TEMPORARY MEMBERS OF THE RESERVE. June 30, 1944. GPO. 1944. 244p. Contents clean and tight. Green printed soft wraps, lightly worn. Quite good condition. (VG). $42.

26302x. na. REGISTER OF THE COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS AND CADETS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. July 1, 1954. GPO. 1954. 130p. Contents clean and tight. Green printed soft wraps, lightly worn. Quite good condition. (VG). $36.

26302v. na. REGISTER OF THE COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS AND CADETS, AND SHIPS AND STATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. January 1, 1931. GPO. 1931. 141p. Double-paged tables include complete listing of personnel from the Captain Commandant down to cadets including retired and to be retired members. Includes names, duty stations, leaves, where born, promotions, and much more. Also includes officers receiving Medals of Honor or who have been commended, listing of all shore stations, listing of vessels, their officers and more. Numerous emendations including deaths and re-postings. Quite a rare and complete source of information. Contents clean and tight. Green printed soft wraps, lightly worn. Quite good condition. (VG).  $56.

26304. United States Coast Guard. Register of the Officers, Vessels and Stations of the United States Coast Guard. Wash. January 1, 1918. 89p. Soft wraps. Bound in hard-cover library binding.$135.

Historic Vessels of the United States Revenue Marine and Coast Guard

These large 11”h x 17”w black line printed profile views of vessels of the Service were published by the Coast Guard for the Bicentennial. These detailed views depict the various types of vessels in typical configurations and clearly show every detail of the vessel. Establishing the exact configuration of many of these vessels was something of a challenge, as photos or plans of many of these vessels no longer exist. Using original deck plans, photographs of the time, profiles obtained from the National Archives, or descriptions of alterations and various other sources, the artists have been able to reconstruct how these rare vessels probably appeared during these periods. Printed in black on white, heavy stock, this fine collection of views is suitable for framing and would be a fine way to decorate your hallway or den. Some include written detailed historical sketch and description of configuration, usage and historical source material. Clean, crisp, may be some bending near edges but can be easily matted out. #20166 @ $14.75 ea.

Early Sailing Cutters

a. U.S. Revenue Cutter JOSEPH LANE 1849 ~ 1869

b. U.S. Revenue Cutter EAGLE 1799 ~ 1801

d. U.S. Revenue Cutter ALEXANDER HAMILTON 1831 ~ 1853

Coast Guard Vessels of the Prohibition Era

g. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter PORTER 1924 ~ 1933

h. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter PATROL VESSELS of the Prohibition era.

Includes: U.S.C.G.C. MARION (125’), U.S.C.G.C. ARIADNE (165’),

75-foot Patrol Boat, 78-foot Patrol Boat, 38-foot Cabin Picket Boat.

j. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter CHELAN 1928 ~ 1941

The Coast Guard and Amphibious Warfare 1941 - 1945

s. U.S.S. JOSEPH T. DICKMAN 1941 ~ 1946. Manned by the Coast Guard.

t. U.S.S. LST 785 1944 ~ 1946. Manned by the U.S. Coast Guard.

u. LANDING CRAFT 1941 ~ 1945. Manned by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Includes: LCM(3), LCT(5), LCI(L), LCP(L), LCVP..

World War II Coast Guard Cutters

k. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter SEA CLOUD 1942 ~ 1943

l. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter COBB 1943 ~ 1946

Coast Guard and Coast Guard-Manned Vessels of World War II

o. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter ESCANABA 1932 ~ 1943. 1943 configuration.

q. U.S. Army Supply Vessel FS-550 1944 ~ 1945. Manned by the U.S. Coast Guard.

r. U.S.S. ALBUQUERQUE 1943 ~ 1945. Manned by the U.S. Coast Guard.

Post World War II Coast Guard and Coast Guard-Manned Vessels

v. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter DILIGENCE commissioned 1964-.

w. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter HAMILTON commissioned 1967-.

x. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter POLAR SEA commissioned 1978-.

y. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter LEGARE commissioned 1990-.

z. U.S. Coast Guard Auxiliary MARLIN 300. 1997-.

aa. U.S. Coast Guard Cutter EAGLE. 1994 configuration.

B-310. (photograph) U. S. Revenue Cutter Service. c.1910. Unusual early photo shows assembly of Petty Officers and Warrant Officers posing for the camera. Photo measures 7 ½” x 9 ½” , backed with linen and is clear and clean in the image area. Margins have some soiling and edge wear. Good view of uniforms, rare view. (VG-).                                               $195.

B-311. Inventory of Public Property on Board the United States Revenue Cutter Madison c. 1838. Single page hand written sheet entitled “Inventory of Public Property on Board the United States Revenue Cutter Madison, under the Command of Caleb Currier Captain in the United States Revenue Cutter Service, additional to the inventory taken on the 20th of November 1838”. Signed in the hand of Captain Caleb Currier, the inventory includes articles such as decanter, cork screws, tray, boat drawings, compass, recall flagg [sic], charts and more. Early important document in the hand of the Captain. Two original folds, worn, chipping to top edge, light age toning, brittle, but clean, clear and well intact. (G+).  $325.

 25206. (photo album)  US Coast Guard Revenue Cutter Service 1907 Cadet Photo Album. A rare personal Revenue Cutter Service cadet’s photo album from 1907 at Arundel Cove , Maryland . There are almost 30 photos in this album, many on board the U.S.S. Chase and the U.S.S. Itasca. There is at least one of the school,  and another of the school baseball team (1907). According to the notations on the pages , the " Chase " was put out of commission around July 3rd 1907,  after its last cruise to Jamestown . The USS Itasca was then commissioned , and the Revenue Cadets made their cruise in the summer of 1907. There are several photos of the cadets at different ports including Tangiers, on board and more. Each photo is labeled in detail on the back.  In early string bound album. (VG).  $295 net.

22251c,d. Wells, William R. II, SHOTS THAT HIT, A STUDY OF U.S. COAST GUARD MARKSMANSHIP 1790-1985. Washington , DC : United States Coast Guard Historian’s Office, 1993. 168 p. Hard cover. Probably the only history of Coast Guard small arms training ever written, this thoroughly researched and detailed account by retired Master Chief Gunners Mate William Wells in response to the question: “How were things [small arms training] done on the old days?”. This encyclopedic work is the result. The author’s work goes back to the 1780’s with the establishment of the Revenue Cutter Service and includes their weapons training as well. Produced in limited quantity, this is an extremely rare reference on the subject. Includes tables, photos, footnotes, bibliography.  (M).  $124.

20515a. Framed photograph U. S. Revenue Steamer Levi Woodbury. 22" x 26" framed albumen photograph on mat. Photo is of the crew on deck. Moisture staining to mat but does not affect photographs  and can be matted out. Photo is clear, fair contrast. Original frames intact but worn, need re-gluing. $285 net.

2766. (photo) Instrument Room, U. S. Revenue Cutter c.1910. Close, clear photo of early U. S. Revenue Cutter instrument bench including a number of electrical controls, recording barograph, what appears to be a volt meter for reading thermocouples, and other equipment. On the wall can be seen a broadside reading “United States Revenue-Cutter Service, Weekly Routine ….”  Close clear real photo image shows the rare view of this early equipment and the first that I have ever seen taken in the interior of the vessel. Clear, close b/w images on postcard paper. 3 ½” x 5 ½”, not postmarked. (VG+). $88.

2754. (stereoview) U. S. Revenue Marine Steamer, New Orleans, La. c.1910. Rare stereoview is hand colored and provides a view from the bow of a U. S. Revenue Steamer moored at the dock. Clearly visible on the bow are “U.S.R.M.” This view came from a collection of New Orleans views and is clear and close, though a bit light. Rare to find views of revenue cutters in any form. (VG). $34.

26335. (photos) U. S. Revenue Cutter Tuscarora. c.1910. The Tuscarora was built in Richmond, Virginia by the William R. Trigg Company and was launched on 12 October 1901. After trials she was accepted by the Revenue Cutter Service and was commissioned at Baltimore, Maryland on 27 December 1902. She was assigned to duty on the Great Lakes. She was based out of Milwaukee, Wisconsin and her cruising grounds included the areas of Lake Michigan and Lake Superior. Her main duties were customs, law enforcement, patrolling regattas, and search and rescue. Like other cutters on duty on the Great Lakes, she was laid up during the winter months. Two photos measure 2” x 3 ¼” and are mounted and labeled on the remnants of a vintage album page. Views include a close view of the stern tied up at the wharf, and the port side taken at a bit more distance. Clear, clean views. (VG+). $28.

 The following four items are from the same family estate and relate to the same RCS officer:

25305a. (portrait photograph) U. S. Revenue Cutter Service. Superb portrait of a cadet before his graduation from the Academy. Photo measures 4 ½” x 6 ½” on 8” x 11” paper. Image is close, clear, chip to corner, perfect for framing. (VG-). $68 net.

 25206. (photo album)   U. S. Revenue Cutter Service 1907 Cadet Photo Album. A rare personal Revenue Cutter Service cadet’s photo album from 1907 at Arundel Cove , Maryland . There are almost 30 photos in this album, many on board the U.S.S. Chase and the U.S.S. Itasca. There is at least one of the school,  and another of the school baseball team (1907). According to the notations on the pages , the " Chase " was put out of commission around July 3rd 1907,  after its last cruise to Jamestown . The USS Itasca was then commissioned , and the Revenue Cadets made their cruise in the summer of 1907. Also includes images of Captain W. E. Reynolds (captain of the Chase), U.S.S. Chase and U.S.S. Dale at anchor –Arundel Cove, Md., classrooms, view of the deck of the Chase from aloft, Installing a new mast on the Chase, and more. There are several photos of the cadets at different ports including Tangiers, on board and more. Each photo is labeled in detail on the back.  In early string bound album. (VG).  $295 net.

25164a. (photo) U. S. Revenue Cutter Itasca Crew Photo c.1908. The USS Itasca was commissioned in 1893 and in the summer of 1907 through 1908, the Revenue Cadets made their cruise. Taken at LeHarve, France in 1908, photo shows excellent details of the crew in their uniforms posing for the camera. Measuring 4 ½” x 6”, photo is clear and crisp, though chipped and worn on the edges. One corner fold. Still a rare close view. (G+). $44.  

25164b. (vintage copy photo) U. S. Revenue Cutter Itasca Crew Photo c.1908. The USS Itasca was commissioned in 1893 and in the summer of 1907 through 1908, the Revenue Cadets made their cruise. Taken at LeHarve, France in 1908, photo shows excellent details of the crew in their uniforms posing for the camera. Measuring 8” x 10”, photo is clear and crisp, only very light wear. A rare close view. (VG). $38.   

JK-8. [cabinet photograph] U. S. Revenue Cutter McCulloch. c.1880’s. Original portrait cabinet photograph of a seaman of the U. S. Revenue Cutter Service. This wonderful posed portrait photograph shows a young seaman posing at a large caliber gun on the McCulloch. Clearly visible is the band on his cap lettered "U.S.R.C. McCulloch". Photo measures 4 ½" x 6 ½" on 7" x 9" mount. Clean, clear, and crisp, a wonderful image and quite rare. Scribed in ink on base of photo is "P. Marcelo….". (VG+). $328 net.

20434. [cabinet photo] U. S. REVENUE STEAMER DEXTER – Starboard Watch 1898. By Eugene Paul Tilghman, New Bedford. Wonderful period cabinet photo shows the U. S. Revenue Steamer Dexter moored in New Bedford Harbor. Photo measures 4 5/8" x 6 5/8" on 7" x 9" mat, and shows great detail of the starboard side of the vessel. Printed label beneath the photo "U. S. Revenue Str. Dexter, Starboard Watch 1898." On the back it is noted that photographer Eugent Paul Tilghman was one of only two black photographers in New Bedford and one of only a few in New England. Mr. Tilghman was born in New Bedford on June 13, 1858 and passed away on December 23, 1909. During his career he lived at #163 Williams Street in New Bedford. Mr. Tilghman was one of the few photographers in the area allowed to take official Revenue Cutter Service photographs, making this view important both for the subject but for the photographer himself. Quite clear and close view. Mat is heavily chipped and moisture stained, which affects the photo in some areas. Some wear but photo itself intact. (G-). $128 net.

A-146. [calendar 1928] Manitowoc Savings Bank, Manitowoc, Wisconsin. Prominent is a 7 ¼" x 9" photograph of a Manitowoc Harbor Scene in 1890 showing clear crisp images of the US Revenue Cutter Andrew Johnson. The Andrew Johnson was a 499 ton side-wheeled cutter, built in Buffalo in 1865 and mounting three guns, and manned by a compliment of 7 officers and 30 men. Also moored near her are the steamer Nevada, wrecker Favorite, and the tugs Monarch and Arctic. Beautiful clear, crisp view and superb for hanging in your Great Lakes office or den. (VG). $78.

819f. Hough, George A. Jr., DISASTER ON DEVIL’S BRIDGE. Mystic, CT. 1963. 146p. Soft wraps. The most complete account of the wreck and loss of the steamer City of Columbus off Gay Head, Martha’s Vineyard in 1884. The first news of the loss came when the Revenue Cutter Dexter arrived in New Bedford on January 18th, with a handful of survivors. With a detailed account of the men of the Revenue Cutter Dexter and their heroic rescues, and the attempts of the Life-Savers, this is the most complete and interesting account of this disaster to date. Well illustrated with photographs. Some wear to edges, light browning to wraps. (VG-). $28.

22470. United States Revenue Cutter Service. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNITED STATES REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1912. Wash. 1913. 137p. Includes extensive details of operations and of rescues throughout the year. Also details personnel, assistance to vessels, construction and repairs, evaluation of new equipment, ice patrols, removal of derelicts, special reports on saving of life, promotions, new vessels, the Academy, and much more. Quite detailed, exceptionally difficult to find these reports. Overall clean, tight, unusually good condition. Rebound in hard cover library binding. (VG+). $258 net.

22468. United States Revenue Cutter Service. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNITED STATES REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1913. Wash. 1913. 153p. United States Revenue Cutter Service. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNITED STATES REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1914. Wash. 1914. 209p. Both reports bound together in hard cover library binding. Includes extensive details of operations and of rescues throughout the year. Also details personnel, assistance to vessels, construction and repairs, evaluation of new equipment, ice patrols, removal of derelicts, special reports on saving of life, promotions, new vessels, the Academy, and much more. Quite detailed, exceptionally difficult to find these reports. Overall clean, tight, unusually good condition. (VG+). $338 net.

22252e. Kern, Florence, THE UNITED STATES REVENUE CUTTERS IN THE CIVIL WAR. Washington, DC: United States Coast Guard Historian’s Office, ND [1989?] "158 p. US Coast Guard Bicentennial Publication," A most important, detailed history of the United States Revenue Cutter Service during the five years of the Civil War. Contains extensive details of vessels and commanders, crews, the operation and organization of the service, battles losses and much more. An extremely difficult to find text on the subject. With some illustrations, endnotes, select bibliography, index, etc. Clean, crisp, in library binding with standard markings, pocket. (VG). $58.

8222b. Thompson, Lt. Percy W., U.S.R.M., THE REVENUE-CUTTER SERVICE: Its Work in the Relief of Vessels in Distress. [with] SOME TYPICAL RESCUES BY THE REVENUE CUTTERS by Samuel A. Wood. Feb. 1892. Disbound. 13p. Discusses the Act of 1837 requiring Revenue Cutters to cruise off the coast in the severe portion of the season to afford aid to distressed navigators. Discusses in detail the cutters engaged in such patrols, their crew compliments, equipment, and life on patrol, etc. With article by Samuel Wood describing many of the rescues including that of the steamship Metis off Watch Hill, the City of Columbus off Gay Head, and others. (VG).  $16.  

6308d. Ross, Lieut. Worth G., OUR COAST-GUARD. A BRIEF HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES REVENUE MARINE SERVICE. Harper’s New Monthly. November 1886. 14pp. Full issue. Well illustrated with engravings, this article describes in some detail the establishment and operations of this historic predecessor to the Coast Guard. Describes unrivaled acts of heroism which established the traditions of the Service. Engravings include: a cadet - U.S. Revenue Cutter Albert Gallatin, - Thomas Corwin caught in drift ice - Levi Woodbury - George M. Bibb - J. C. Dobbin - Salmon P. Chase. (VG).   $16.  

22252. Kern, Florence, THE UNITED STATES REVENUE CUTTERS IN THE CIVIL WAR. Washington, DC: United States Coast Guard Historian’s Office, ND [1989?] "158 p. US Coast Guard Bicentennial Publication," As published without DJ. A most important, detailed history of the United States Revenue Cutter Service during the five years of the Civil War. Contains extensive details of vessels and commanders, crews, the operation and organization of the service, battles losses and much more. An extremely difficult to find text on the subject. With some illustrations, endnotes, select bibliography, index, etc. (M). $68.

21407a-f. [document] U. S. Revenue Cutter Service, Form 2007, Requisition for Rations. c.1891. Seven sheets available, each printed both sides with U. S. Revenue Cutter Service, Form 2007, Requisition for Rations. Each form is filled out for rations for the US Revemnue Cutter "Dix" at Galveston, Texas and dated in the 1890’s. Form lists the number of officers, seamen, boys, firemen and coal-passers and the rations needed for each, rations on hand, and cost. Forms are each signed by the Captain or 1st. Lieutenant, and then receipted by the Lieutenant when the supplies were received. Forms are printed, and then filled out in ink. Each page is double sided [ie. two forms]. Some moisture stained but overall bright. Six sheets available, each different with different signatures but all RC Dix. (G+). $26 each.

8416. [document] U. S. Revenue Cutter Service. Half page hand written document from George Shepard of New London, Ct. to the Collector of Customs dated June 19, 1866, promising to supply rations to the petty officers and seamen of the U. S. Revenue Cutter Service in the station [at New London] for the coming year. Neat, clean and legible. 7 ½" x 9", folded. (VG+). $58 net.

466. LETTER FROM THE SECRETARY OF THE TREASURY TRANSMITTING AN ESTIMATE OF THE APPROPRIATIONS FOR THE SERVICE OF THE YEAR 1817. Wash. Davis. 1817. Folio size. 54p. Includes appropriations for all departments including detailed estimates for the Light-House Establishment (3p.). In addition to oil and supplies, includes appropriations for buil21407a-c. [document] U. S. Revenue Cutter Service, Form 2007, Requisition for Rations. c.1891. Seven sheets available, each printed both sides with U. S. Revenue Cutter Service, Form 2007, Requisition for Rations. Each form is filled out for rations for the US Revemnue Cutter "Dix" at Galveston, Texas and dated in the 1890’s. Form lists the number of officers, seamen, boys, firemen and coal-passers and the rations needed for each, rations on hand, and cost. Forms are each signed by the Captain or 1st. Lieutenant, and then receipted by the Lieutenant when the supplies were received. Forms are printed, and then filled out in ink. Each page is double sided [ie. two forms]. Some moisture stained but overall bright. Six sheets available, each different with different signatures but all RC Dix. (G+). $26 each.

22470. United States Revenue Cutter Service. ANNUAL REPORT OF THE UNITED STATES REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 1912. Wash. 1913. 137p. Includes extensive details of operations and of rescues throughout the year. Also details personnel, assistance to vessels, construction and repairs, evaluation of new equipment, ice patrols, removal of derelicts, special reports on saving of life, promotions, new vessels, the Academy, and much more. Quite detailed, exceptionally difficult to find these reports. Overall clean, tight, unusually good condition. Rebound in hard cover library binding. (VG+). $258 net.

8474. United States Revenue Marine. REGULATIONS FOR THE GOVERNMENT OF THE REVENUE CUTTER SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES WITH AN APPENDIX CONTAINING LAWS RELATING TO THAT SERVICE. 1894. Wash. 1894. 245p. Contains complete Rules and Regulations for the Service including, appointments, classification of cutters, stations, rank, uniforms, general duties, honors, discipline, repair of vessels, care of engines, pay, leaves, correspondence, tables and forms, laws relating to the service, and much more. Thoroughly indexed. In typical embossed cloth government binding, light wear and corners bumped as expected, hinges and signatures becoming quite loose but intact, contents clean. Extremely scarce! (G+). $268.

20341a. U. S. Revenue-Cutter Service.. SPECIFICATIONS FOR-TRIPPLE EXPANSION SINGLE-SCREW PROPELLING ENGINE WITH BOILERS AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY FOR A REVENUE CUTTER TO BE KNOWN AS "NO. 1, R.C.S." [Gresham] [FOR THE GREAT LAKES]. GPO. 1895. 101p. Complete builders specifications for engines and machinery for a 2,000 horsepower, 900 ton displacement cutter designed for use on the Great Lakes. Includes all aspects of construction and auxiliary machinery. In original gilt embossed black cloth binding, spine tape reinforced, marbled page edges. Contents quite clean, crisp. Light wear. (VG-). $138 net.

20341a. U. S. Revenue-Cutter Service.. SPECIFICATIONS FOR-TRIPPLE EXPANSION SINGLE-SCREW PROPELLING ENGINE WITH BOILERS AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY FOR A REVENUE CUTTER TO BE KNOWN AS "NO. 1, R.C.S." [Gresham] [FOR THE GREAT LAKES]. GPO. 1895. 101p. Complete builders specifications for engines and machinery for a 2,000 horsepower, 900 ton displacement cutter designed for use on the Great Lakes. Includes all aspects of construction and auxiliary machinery. In original gilt embossed black cloth binding, spine tape reinforced, marbled page edges. Contents quite clean, crisp. Light wear. (VG-). $138 net.

A-134. [receipt] US Revenue Cutter Service. Rare printed receipt from George Wolf, Collector of Customs in Philadelphia for $105 in compensation delivered to Francis Sheppard for services as oarsman in the United States Revenue Barge for the quarter ending September 31, 1840. Signed by Francis Sheppard with his mark and witnessed, the printed form is filled out in ink. 6 ½" x 8" document is clean and crisp and provides a rare insight into the service. (VG+). $54.

20341b. U. S. Revenue-Cutter Service.. SPECIFICATIONS FOR-TRIPPLE EXPANSION SINGLE-SCREW PROPELLING ENGINE WITH BOILERS AND AUXILIARY MACHINERY FOR A REVENUE CUTTER "NO. 7, R.C.S." [FOR SERVICE ON THE GREAT LAKES]. GPO. 1900. 104p. Complete builders specifications for engines and machinery for a 1,200 horsepower, 620 ton displacement cutter designed for use on the Great Lakes. Includes all aspects of construction and auxiliary machinery. In original gilt embossed black cloth binding, spine tape reinforced, marbled page edges. Contents quite clean, crisp. Light wear. (VG-). $148 net. 

20200. na. THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE AND THE REVENUE MARINE. The Republic Magazine. August 1875. Pp. 81-86. Interesting, early article discussed the present state of the US Revenue Marine with a particular emphasis on the politics of the day. The article then proceeds with a lengthy 5-page look at the new Life-Saving Service and its’ progress in establishing stations along the coast. The work of this service, only three years old at the time, and its progress is nicely presented an includes many little known details of its early operations. Clean, intact with expected light wear. (G+). $32.

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