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2875. Plumb Island Life Saving Station. The Newburyport Beacon. C.1960’s. Approx. 44 pages each. Two issues of The Newburyport Beacon feature wonderful early photo views of the area with associated articles. Vol. III No. 2 (c.1968) includes a number of views of the Merrimack River Life Saving Station as well as the Plumb Island Lighthouse, and more. Second volume includes additional photos and articles of the area. Interesting reading. (VG). $18. 

2812. (booklet) U. S. Coast Guard. Information for Retired Personnel of the United States Coast Guard. nd. c.1940’s. 8p. Soft wraps. 4” x 5 ¼”. Small booklet included benefits, privileges and procedures for retired personnel to follow to obtain such benefits. (VG). $18.

24131b. Secretary of the Navy. Hydrographic Office. No. 87. THE 1931 INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SIGNALS. American Edition. Volume I. For Visual and Sound Signaling. Wash. Reprinted 1943. 362 p. Black cloth printed boards. The International Code of Signals was first drafted in 1855 by the British Board of Trade and subsequently published in 1857 as a means of maritime communications. The original publication showed 17,000 signals using 18 flags, part of which was specific to the United Kingdom and another part that contained universal signals to be used by all nations. Adopted by most sea-faring nations, the system was revised in 1932 to include seven languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and Norwegian. Detailed text includes thousands of signals, as well as color plates of signal flags and flags of maritime nations. Includes alphabetical spelling table, urgent signals, phrases, general vocabulary, semaphore, and more. Also includes a complete list of US Coast Guard stations with location and latitude and longitude, and Coast Guard Instructions to Mariners in Case of Shipwreck. Contents clean, tight, some overall wear. (VG-).  $48.

24131c. Secretary of the Navy. Hydrographic Office. No. 88. THE 1931 INTERNATIONAL CODE OF SIGNALS. American Edition. Volume II. For Radio Signaling. Wash. 1933. 418 p. Black cloth printed boards. The International Code of Signals was first drafted in 1855 by the British Board of Trade and subsequently published in 1857 as a means of maritime communications. The original publication showed 17,000 signals using 18 flags, part of which was specific to the United Kingdom and another part that contained universal signals to be used by all nations. Adopted by most sea-faring nations, the system was revised in 1932 to include seven languages: English, French, German, Italian, Japanese, Spanish, and Norwegian. Detailed text includes thousands of signals for use in radio communication. Includes alphabetical spelling table, urgent signals, phrases, general vocabulary, and more. Contents clean, tight, only light overall wear. (VG+).  $48.

2499b. Mielke, Phyl. EAGLE BLUFF JOURNAL 1895. np. 1995. 127 p. Soft wraps. William Duclon, with the help of his wife and seven sons, tended the Eagle Bluff Lighthouse in Door County , Wisconsin from 1883 to 1918. Although written with the young reader in mind, this fictional journal of a year in the life of Walter, the youngest son, will let readers of all ages step back in time to that unique place. (VG+).  $28.

27122. Russ, Jean Madigan. POINT GRATIOT’S GUIDING LIGHT – The Dunkirk Light Station. Falconer. 1989. 38p. Soft wraps. Fine history of the lighthouse at Point Gratiot, its keepers, shipping disasters in the area, excerpts from keeper’s logs and more. Good information. (VG). $22.

   

26238, 27160. Lighthouse Service. SPECIFICATIONS FOR THE TWIN-SCREW STEEL, DIESEL-ELECTRIC-PROPELLED LIGHTHOUSE TENDER “JUNIPER”.  GPO. 1939. 91p. Original soft wraps, cloth tape reinforced. Includes complete information on all aspects of the vessel, its design and equipment on board from hull, engines, life rafts, crew’s quarters and berths, to lighting, electrical and more. In 1939, the keel was laid for the Lighthouse Service's Tender 'Juniper'. When launched just prior to WWII, she was transferred into the Coast Guard as a one-of-a-kind Medium-endurance Buoy Tender and designated WLM-224 (VG+).  $94.

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.

26302p. na. REGISTER OF THE OFFICERS AND VESSELS OF THE UNITED STATES REVENUE MARINE. July 1, 1899. GPO. 1899. 53p. 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.

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.

25276aa. na. REGISTER OF THE COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS AND CADETS, AND SHIPS AND STATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. July 1, 1939. GPO. 1939. 148p. Soft wraps. Light wear and soiling to wraps, contents generally clean and tight. Quite a rare and complete source of essential information. (VG).  $58 net.  

25276bb. na. REGISTER OF THE COMMISSIONED AND WARRANT OFFICERS AND CADETS, AND SHIPS AND STATIONS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. July 1, 1940. GPO. 1940. 178p. Soft wraps. Light wear and soiling to wraps, contents generally clean and tight. Quite a rare and complete source of essential information. (VG). $58 net.

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.

 

2735. Lot 6 Booth Tarkington (1869-1946) related photos) c.1936. A native of Indianapolis, student at Princeton (Class of 1893), was perhaps Indiana's most famous author, both as playwright and as novelist. His best-known works were written in the first decades of the twentieth century: The Gentleman from Indiana (1899), Penrod (1910), Seventeen (1917), The Magnificent Ambersons (1918), and Alice Adams (1921). The last two won Pulitzer Prizes. The 1921 Publishers Weekly poll of booksellers rated him the most significant contemporary American author, above Sinclair Lewis, Robert Frost and Carl Sandburg. His short story, "Cider of Normandy," won the 1931 O. Henry Memorial Award. Tarkington was married twice. His first marriage, in 1902 to Laurel Louise Fletcher, ended in divorce in 1911. In 1912 he married Susanah Kiefer Robinson of Dayton. During their later years, the Tarkingtons spent about half of each year at their home in Indianapolis and the other half at Seawood, the home they developed at Kennebunkport, Maine. The home at Kennebunkport included, besides the house, a schooner- the Regina, and "The Floats," a boathouse to which Tarkington went afternoons for coffee and conversation. Writer Kenneth Roberts was a close neighbor and friend. The boathouse is now the Kennebunkport Maritime Museum/Gallery. Lot includes six photographs removed from an album and include views of the schooner Regina, Mrs. Fog, Tarkington’s nurse, and of Captain Montgomery, who was the inspiration for “Captain Ballentine” in Tarkington’s books. The views of the schooner Regina, owned by author Booth Tarkington, show her docked on the Kennebunk River. This schooner served as Tarkington's summer studio as well. Two views show scenes of Booth's shipkeeper or captain, on deck of the Regina, in the 1930's. All in excellent condition, very sharp and clear, perfect for framing. (VG+). $64.

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

7197vv. [newspaper] LIGHT HOUSE ON MINOT’S LEDGE. Maine Farmer. October 7, 1852. Short article notes the recent government appropriation of $80,000 for the lighthouse on Minot’s Ledge. Full newspaper contains four large pages with articles of the day, clean, two folds. (VG-)   $18.

7197vvv. [newspaper] MINOT’S LEDGE LIGHT HOUSE. New York Tribune. October 4, 1858. Short article notes the recent construction, and that the foundation is now ready for the corner stone for the lighthouse on Minot’s Ledge. Provides some detail of the ceremony that took place. Full newspaper contains four large pages with articles of the day, clean, two folds. (VG-)  $18.

7197LL. [newspaper] LIFE BOATS FOR THE COASTLINE. Yankee Farmer. January 21, 1837. Short article notes the need for establishing a line of life boats along the coast in the vicinity of New York City. It is also suggested that a “howitzer be placed at the stations, and that such equipment properly placed might have saved the individuals who perished in recent deaths. Full newspaper contains four large pages with articles of the day, clean, two folds. (VG-).  $18.

C25279. (research report copy) Round Island Light House, Mississippi 1833-1998. The lighthouse known as Round Island Lighthouse in Pascagoula, Mississippi was established in 1834. The tower was replaced by a new 50-foot brick tower in 1859, fitted with a fourth-order Fresnel lens. In 1944 the light was automated and by 1949 deactivated entirely. The lighthouse was destroyed by Hurricane Georges in 1998. The Round Island Lighthouse Preservation Society is now working to rebuild the lighthouse using as much of the original tower as possible and the area will eventually be part of a public park. This lot of research information was put together from government archives in 1989 and consists of over 55 unbound copy pages of documents, logbooks, photos and more. Included are copies of historical accounts and descriptions, light station logbook pages, record of keepers, contract for building light house, site plan, source information compiled by author David L. Cipra, time line for station, copies of early photo views, account of the Round Island Filibustering Affair, and more. Nice lot.  $12.  

C25144. (research report copy) Port Pontchartrain Light House, Louisiana 1839- . The lighthouse known as Port Pontchartrain Light House was an octagonal wood tower, built at a cost of $4,400.  Completed in February of 1839, it was 28 feet high and 18 feet in diameter with a revolving chandelier. In late 1855 a brick tower on a concrete pad was built and this tower was torn down in 1864. The light from the old tower was originally placed in the new tower and then replaced with a fifth order Fresnel lens in 1857. In 1929 the light was discontinued and turned over to the New Orleans Levee Board. The lighthouse was originally about 2000 feet offshore but with various landfill projects, over the years, the lake is not even visible from the lighthouse today. This lot of research information was put together from government archives in 1989 and consists of 14 unbound copy pages of research set in a time line. Also includes two copies of photo images of light station.  $3.

6332nn. Lighthouse Service. LOCAL [LIGHT AND] BUOY LIST [INCLUDING LIGHTS, FOG SIGNALS, BUOYS, AND DAYMARKS] MASSACHUSETTS. Wash. 1918. 68 p. Soft wraps.  Includes all of the coastline of Massachusetts. 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 a few chips and some staining, contents crisp and clean, tight, a very good copy. Very difficult to find these early lists and well worth the search. (VG) $38 net.  

6332jj. Lighthouse Service. LOCAL [LIGHT AND] BUOY LIST [INCLUDING LIGHTS, FOG SIGNALS, BUOYS, AND DAYMARKS] MAINE AND NEW HAMPSHIRE . Wash. 1916. 90 p. Soft wraps.  Includes all of the coastline of Maine and New Hampshire . 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 a few chips and some staining, contents fairly  clean and tight, a good copy. Very difficult to find these early lists and well worth the search. (VG-) $38 net.  

6332gg. Light-House Board. LIST OF [LIGHTS], BUOYS, AND OTHER AIDS TO NAVIGATION CAPE LOOKOUT TO HILLSBORO INLET. SIXTH LIGHT HOUSE DISTRICT. Wash. 1911. 60 p. Soft wraps.  Covers the coast from Cape Lookout , North Carolina to Hillsboro Inlet , Florida and surrounding area. 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 a few chips, contents quite clean and tight, a very nice copy. Very difficult to find these early lists and well worth the search. (VG+). $74 net.

25361. Mowry, William A. MARTHA’S VINEYARD. New England Magazine. July 1897. pp. 543-560 disbound. Excellent article details the history and progress  on the fishing and resort island of Martha’s Vineyard in Nantucket Sound. Excellent account with a great deal of information. Included are many fine photo illustrations including Vineyard Haven, Cottage City, Steamers at Cottage City, Croquet and Tennis Courts at Cottage City, Cottages at Cottage City, Martha's Vineyard, Summer Institute, Students at the Institute, Gay Head, Gay Head Lighthouse, The Park at Cottage City, Where Cottage City Gets its Water, Sunset Lake, The Episcopal Chapel, Beech Grove Spring, Martha's Vineyard Cedars, Edgartown, The Waterspout of 1896, and Yachts at Vineyard Haven. Great reading. Clean, crisp. (VG+). $22.  

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22476b. [blueprints] Original Coast Guard blueprints for ELECTRIC FOG BELL STRIKER TYPE A AND B. 2 sheets 8” x 10 ½”. Sheets detail the Electric Fog Bell Striker Type A gear case, and Type B section through clock case. Blueprint sheets (2) are clean, crisp. (F). $28.

 22476c. [blueprints] Original Coast guard blueprints for Diaphone Fog Signal Apparatus. 4 sheets, (3)  8” x 10 ½” (1) 16” x 21”.. Sheets detail the Daiphone Fog  Signal Magnetic Valve for Type F & F-2T; Whistle Solenoid Valve, Magnet Valve Arrangement for F-2T Diaphone Control Showing Piping and Wiring, and Operating Valves for Type F and Type F-2T Fog Signals. Blueprint sheets (4)are clean, crisp. (F). $58.

 9171. [full page plate] Lighthouses. c. 1890. From early encyclopedia. this handsome one page lithograph plate shows 12 beautiful detailed full and sectional views of lighthouses, their construction features, lens and lantern apparatus. This extremely detailed view is a beautiful item for framing, measuring 8” by 10” and clean, crisp, as new. (F). $78. Image on request.

2833a. Esso Cruising Guide. Number 2. Kennebunkport, ME., to New York Harbor. New York. General Drafting Company. 1961. Color pictorial map with numerous insets, detail cruising courses along the coast. Includes good drawn images of many of the lighthouses along the route, as well as lightships, buoys and more. Also includes insets with international code flags, index of cities, towns, islands, lights, yacht clubs, waterways, Coast Guard stations, storm signals, etc. 25” x 38” folded. Good display piece. (VG). $14. (similar shown)

2833b. Esso Cruising Guide. Number 2. Kennebunkport, ME., to New York Harbor. New York. General Drafting Company. 1963. Color pictorial map with numerous insets, detail cruising courses along the coast. Includes good drawn images of many of the lighthouses along the route, as well as lightships, buoys and more. Also includes insets with international code flags, index of cities, towns, islands, lights, yacht clubs, waterways, Coast Guard stations, storm signals, etc. 25” x 38” folded. Good display piece. (VG). $14 (similar shown)

2833c. Esso Cruising Guide. Number 1. New York Harbor to Savannah. New York. General Drafting Company. 1962. Color pictorial map with numerous insets, detail cruising courses along the coast. Includes good drawn images of many of the lighthouses along the route, as well as lightships, buoys and more. Also includes insets with international code flags, index of cities, towns, islands, lights, yacht clubs, waterways, Coast Guard stations, storm signals, etc. 25” x 38” folded. Good display piece. (VG). $14. (similar shown)

 

21367d Small, Connie. THE LIGHTHOUSE KEEPER’S WIFE. Orono , Maine . 1986. 1st. 226p. Soft wraps. Inscribed by the author. The compelling tale of Constance Small’s 28-years keeping the lights with her husband Elson began in the early years of the century, growing up the daughter of a Life-Saver at the West Quoddy Head Life-Saving Station. After marrying Elson, they were assigned to the Lubec Channel Light in 1920. Later they served at Avery Rock Light, Seguin , St. Croix River Light, and finally Fort Point Light in New Castle , NH . Most interesting true tale of family life in the Lighthouse Service. Illustrated with photographs. (M).  $16.95.

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.  

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

25210. (research – photographs) Boston Lighthouse c.1960. Package of information and research accumulation  was compiled by Robert E. Wilson in 1965 for an article in the Worcester Telegram/ Evening Gazette, Parade supplement on the history and pending designation of Boston Lighthouse as a National Historic Landmark. Four official 8”x10” b/w Coast Guard photographs include: photo of Keeper’s houses taken from the light tower including the “Big House”, which was torn down in 1959,. 2 photos picturing entire island and structures, and a photo of Rear Admiral James A. Alger, Jr., Commander, First Coast Guard District with Osborne Earle Hallett, Keeper of Nobska Point Lighthouse and former Keeper of Boston Light, and Boatswain's Mate First Class Mike Mikelonis, Officer in Charge of Boston Light. Lot also includes some newspaper articles, letters and press releases from the Department of the Interior on the subject of the designation of Boston Lighthouse as a National Historic Land mark as well as nine pages of the writer’s notes on the history of the light station. Also included are two US Coast Guard pamphlets: COAST GUARD HISTORY CG-213, 1958. 32p.; US COAST GUARD – A Study of its Origin, Responsibilities, Relationships and Direction. 1963. 41p. An interesting, informative lot. (VG+).  $58.  

24155. Who Invented the Fresnel Lens? Thomas Tag has long been probably the only authority on lamps, lens apparatus and illumination for lighthouses, with his articles on the subject appearing in our catalogue, as well as the U. S. Lighthouse Society’s Keeper’s Log, Lighthouse Digest and other publications. Now Tom has added still another volume to his list of publications – Who Invented the Fresnel Lens. From 1822 , when Fresnel published his first paper Memoire sur un Nouveau Systeme d’Eclairage des Phares, Sir David Brewster, in Scotland , claimed that he was the true inventor. This account discusses the various claims and should settle the dispute. 15 p. Spiral bound.  $26.

25140. Warner, Gertrude Chandler. THE BOXCAR CHILDREN – The Lighthouse Mystery. Chicago. 1963. 128 p. Soft wraps. Four adventurous orphans take up residence in a boxcar and begin to solve mysteries -- this is the premise of the beloved Boxcar Children series, begun in 1942 by Gertrude Chandler Warner and still going strong. When the Alden children spend the summer in a lighthouse on the New England coast, Strange things happen. Ages 7-11. (M). $3.50.  

 25141. Lee, Warren. SAND ISLAND LIGHTHOUSE CHRONICLES. Theodore. 1998. 86 p. Spiral bound. Inscribed by the author. Sand Island Lighthouse has stood guardian over Mobile Bay for over one hundred and twenty nine years. The lighthouse is a beautiful and majestic structure towering over the Gulf of Mexico, located 3 miles south of Dauphin Island, Alabama. It was constructed by the renowned lighthouse builder Winslow Lewis in 1873. Searching in vain for an accurate description of the history of this lighthouse, the author was dismayed to learn that there was nothing to be found. The author decided to do the necessary research and developed this accurate historical record of the Lighthouses past. Nicely done, filled with information. (VG). $19.95.

 25142. Garner, Thomas M., THE PENSACOLA LIGHTHOUSE. Pensacola . 1994. 18 p. Soft wraps. History of this important aid to navigation, from its construction in the 1820’s through its many changes over the years. Illustrated with photos. (VG).  $4.50.

 6645. Davidson, Donald W. AMERICA’S LANDFALL. THE HISTORIC LIGHTHOUSES OF CAPE COD, NANTUCKET & MARTHA’S VINEYARD. 1993. 160p. DJ. Autographed by author. The history and images of the over forty lighthouses that once protected the waters surrounding the Cape & the Islands . Wonderfully illustrated with vintage photographs and diagrams.  Includes a guide for each light with access routes. (M).   $14.95.

21200c. Von Physter, George. PAINTINGS AND LORE OF CALIFORNIA LIGHTHOUSES. San Diego . 1963. 1st. 40p. Soft wraps with dj. Interesting booklet features 14 b/w reproductions of California lighthouse paintings, along with a description of the station and a bit of history as well. Light stations include Point Loma, Ballast Point, Los Angeles Harbor Light, Anacapa, Point Conception, Point Sur, Pigeon Point, Mile Rocks Light, Point Reyes , Todos Santos Island Light, South Coronado Island Light, San Felipe Light, and more. A scarce booklet. Clean, crisp, only light wear to dj. (F-). $32.  

BR-66. na. U. S. LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE. Fortune Magazine January 1937. Pp. 61-69, 126-132. Lengthy, large folio illustrated article details the men and equipment of today’s Lighthouse Service. Wonderfully illustrated with photographs, paintings and diagrams including a large full page diagram of the Nantucket LV No. 112  illustrating its construction, equipment and operation. Other photos include quartermaster at the wheel of the Lighthouse Tender Spruce, lens apparatus, buoys and more. Most interesting and detailed article, excellent images. Disbound, staining to some corners. Worth it for the lightship illustration alone. (VG-).  $34.

21550b. Secretary of the Treasury. TWENTY-EIGHTH ANNUAL LIST OF MERCHANT VESSELS OF THE UNITED STATES WITH OFFICIAL NUMBERS AND SIGNAL LETTERS…. FOR THE FISCAL TEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 1896. Wash. GPO. 1896. 405 p. Complete listing of merchant and US Government vessels operating and includes all steam, sailing, iron and steel and unrigged vessels giving official number of vessel, signal letters, rig, name, tonnage, dimensions, year and place of building, home port and more. In addition to merchant vessels, includes tenders of the U.S. Light-House Establishment, Revenue Cutter Service cutters, US Navy, Quartermaster’s Department of the Army, Coast and Geodetic Survey , US Fish Commission, Marine Hospital Service, and more. Extremely important reference. Clean, tight, in government blue binding with gilt  embossed title. Light wear but clean, very nice copy. (VG). $75 net.

362g. Rolt-Wheeler, Francis. THE BOY WITH THE U. S. LIFE SAVERS. Boston . 1915. 346p. Includes 41 early official US Coast Guard photographs of rescues and equipment. This is a very readable and interesting fictional account of a member o f the “Life Saving Corps.”., based loosely on actual Coast Guard and Lighthouse Service rescues and incidents. Includes lightships, breeches buoy rescues, beach patrol and more. One of the 17 U. S. Service Series. Beautiful photographically illustrated and embossed binding. Overall clean, tight, very nice copy. (VG+).  $28.  

6100k. Whiting, John D., STORM FIGHTERS - TRUE STORIES OF THE COAST GUARD. Indianapolis . 1927. 256pp. Cover nicely color illustrated. Additional illustrations by author. Researched at Coast Guard Station Rockport [MA], tells the story of the many different roles of the service and the hazards that they endure. Contains many accounts of rescues and of their day-to-day station life. Scarce account of the lives of the men. Overall clean, tight, very nice copy. (VG) $42.  

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

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

25373.  U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. ATLANTIC LOCAL COAST PILOT. Sub-Division 7. Boston to Monomoy. Second Edition. 1880. 81pp. Includes 2 large fold-out sailing charts, and 2 large fold-out recognition views of the area. Rare Coast Pilot covers the coast from Boston Bay , Cape Cod , south to Monomoy Point. Shown are aids to navigation including light-houses and lighted beacons, buoys and spars  are included, as well as Life-Saving Stations, and more. Large fold out sailing charts include Provincetown Harbor [10” x 13”]; and Gulf of Maine Current Stations [15” x 17”]. Views and charts are all clean and crisp, with original folds. Original cloth covers are gilt embossed, and are moderately worn at edges. Contents are generally clean except some water staining to lower corners, a few pages chipped on the edges, but all crisp and present. Some charts and plates missing from the original issue, but overall a great pilot with wonderful information and views, quite rare. (VG-).  $118 net.

25352. na. CHAINS, ANCHORS AND MOORING GEAR. HANDBOOK CONTAINING SKETCHES AND USEFUL TABLES. Henry Wood & Co., Ltd., Dee Iron Works, Saltney, Near Chester, England [Established in 1780] c. 1907. Gilt embossed hard cover. Maritime ship’s chandlery catalogue includes lightship chain, buoy chain, anchors, mooring gear, cables, grapnel irons, shackles, hawsers and more. Also includes tables of measures and more. With 80 illustrations (pages 38-84) plus two multi-folding tables, and laid in broadside for Wood’s Patent “Viking” Stock Anchor. Excellent reference, clean and tight. (VG). $148.  

BR-63. [newspaper] LIGHT HOUSE ON MINOT’S LEDGE. Portland [ Maine ] Transcript. January 22, 1842. Short article notes the importance of erecting a lighthouse on Minot’s Ledge and that a committee has been chosen to make a survey of the area. Their conclusion notes that there can no longer be a question as to the practicality of erecting a lighthouse there and notes that the best granite can be easily obtained nearby. Full newspaper contains 8 pages with articles of the day, only light occasional foxing, bright. (VG).  $18.

W-08. Sutton-Jones, Kenneth. PHAROS – The Lighthouse Yesterday Today and Tomorrow. Great Britain . 1985. 273p. DJ. This copiously Illustrated book traces the history of the lighthouse from earliest times, explains the technological changes and looks at future trends. Drawing on a career with the famous lighthouse firm of Chance Brothers, the author presents tremendous details of the past and present equipment and technology. Filled with wonderful photos and diagrams, a scarce and worthwhile addition to your library. (F)  $22.  

W-03. Cassells, Ian. A LIGHT WALK. Scotland . 1997. 152 p. Soft wraps. Whilst on duty in the cramped confines of Muckle Flugga Lighthouse, Ian Cassells took to walking circuits round the light station for exercise. With this background, when the northern Lighthouse Board celebrated its Bicentenary in 1986, he made the suggestion that in commemoration of the anniversary  he carry out a sponsored walk to raise money for the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, calling at all the manned lighthouses on the Scottish mainland. It took the author 58 days in which he covered over 1100 miles on foot – A Light Walk! This is the story of his walk. (M). $19.95.  

W-06. Ryder, Richard G. OLD HARBOR STATION CAPE COD . Norwich . 1990. 1st. 128 p. Soft wraps. Extremely rare and worthwhile account of the life-savers at the Old Harbor Life Saving Station in Chatham , Mass. This detailed work is a one of a kind, chronicling not only much of the wrecks and work of the life savers, but particularly looking at each and every item and piece of equipment issued to such a station at the time. Includes a complete listing of inventory items with description and many photographs, wreck accounts, life at the station in 1904, moving the station and much more. A most important and interesting chronicle, quite valuable for museums of if restoring a station and very difficult to find. (F-). $54.  

W-02. Willoughby , Malcom F., (Commander USCGR [T]) RUM WAR AT SEA. GPO. 1964. 2nd printing. 183pp. Illustrated with photos, recounts the history of the Coast Guard during the prohibition era. A carefully researched and well written history of that turbulent period. Very clean, crisp, tight copy. (F).  $24.  

W-11. (video) SEUL CHOIX POINT, LAKE MICHIGAN – A Community and its Lighthouse. 1997. Seul Choix Pointe on northern Lake Michigan is home to one of North America's most brilliantly restored light stations. Hand polished hardwood floors, glistening copper molding, authentically furnished rooms, and a winding 96-step light tower suspend the visitor between past and present. While the lighthouse preserves the station's maritime heritage, the fog signal building serves as a regional history museum that displays a rich collection of artifacts from the voyageur, commercial fishing and logging eras. Take this video journey and travel back in time as the story of Seul Choix Pointe is told through breathtaking scenery, poignant historical photographs and personal recollections. VHS - 45 minutes. $19.95.  

W-10. (video) LIGHTHOUSES – Guardians of the Night. 1997. Now you can enjoy a visually spectacular documentary on the history of lighthouses on home video. Guardians of the Night takes you on a journey as you revisit the Golden Age of the Lighthouse, and see so many of the proud, majestic and formidable structures that "stand firm against wave and wind". This truly unique home video is filled with fascinating facts, stunning arieal photography and rare archival building plans and drawings that will captivate the lighthouse buff, interest mariners of all kinds, and make all viewers sit back and watch in delight. VHS - 52 minutes. $9.95. 

7393d,e. Noble, Dennis L. A LEGACY - The United States Life-Saving Service. USCG Bicentennial Publication. Wash. c.1987. 27pp. Soft Wraps. Tremendous overview of the life and work of the members of the U. S. Life-Saving Service. Well illustrated with 26 wonderful large format photographs. Also with a complete listing of Coast Guard small boat rescue stations. A most interesting pamphlet. Clean, tight. (VG).  $16.  

  • 21509f,g,i. na. U. S. LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE. Fortune Magazine January 1937. Pp. 61-69, 126-132. Lengthy, large folio illustrated article details the men and equipment of today’s Lighthouse Service. Wonderfully illustrated with photographs, paintings and diagrams including a large full page diagram of the Nantucket LV No. 112  illustrating its construction, equipment and operation. Other photos include quartermaster at the wheel of the Lighthouse Tender Spruce, lens apparatus, buoys and more. Most interesting and detailed article. Full issue. (VG+).  $64.  

    23489. Humiston, Fred. BLUE WATER MEN – AND WOMEN. Portland . 1966. 1st. 172 p. For more than three centuries the sailing vessel has dominated the Maine scene, directly influencing economic, social and cultural structures as well as furnishing an effective method of defense and attack. These men were a breed apart. Their exploits and prowess will be remembered for years to come. Blue Water Men – And Women tells their story, from pirates and the West India trade, to California gold rush, to the era of the “Sail Carriers” and more. Excellent source and reading. (VG+).   $24.  

    23490. Humiston, Fred. WINDJAMMERS AND WALKING BEAMS. Portland . 1968. 1st. 199 p. Second in the author’s series, this title focuses on the transformation of shipping in Maine from sail to steam. 1816 pioneered the steamboat economy and soon Maine waters saw odd-looking contraptions that clattered through years of trial and error and evolved into great fleets.  However, sail did not give up easily,  as it battled for survival well into the twentieth century. Another excellent source and reading. (VG+).   $24.  

    23476. Short, Vincent and Edwin Sears. SAIL AND STEAM ALONG THE MAINE COAST . Portland . 1955. 203 p. DJ. Thoroughly illustrated with full page plates of steam and sailing vessels. The first in a series of books on the subject, this volume includes eighty six  photographs of paintings and vessels that once ruled the coast. Includes detailed history of the vessels, dimensions and information and portraits of the captains and more. Good reading and reference. (VG-).  $18.  

    23368b. [lot] Lorenzo Sitgreaves (ca. 1811-1888) – U. S. Lighthouse Engineer, Surveyor and topographical engineer. 

    During the Mexican War Lorenzo Sitgreaves took part in the Battle of Buena Vista and marched through Chihuahua, he led an 1851 Zuni and Colorado Rivers survey expedition and for many years after was assigned to the Light House Establishment and involved in the construction and repair of many of the nation’s light stations. His career with the Light House Establishment involved work on numerous light stations on the Atlantic and Great Lakes coasts and his work can still be seen in hundreds of locations including the 1858 Bodie Island Lighthouse, Cape Charles LH, La Pointe Lighthouse on the southern shore of Lake Superior, and hundreds more. In addition, he was in charge, Office of Lighthouse Engineer, at Detroit December 21, 1852, to December 11, 1856. During the Civil War, Sitgreaves attained the rank of lieutenant colonel in the Corps of Engineers. Sitgreaves conducted the first scientific expedition across Arizona in the early 1850’s and later the Apache Sitgreaves National Forest in New Mexico and Arizona was named for him. This rare lot from his personal files contains numerous items and information chronicling his work during the 1850-60’s. Included are:

    1. Civil War era check register maintained by Major Lorenzo Sitgreaves, 6" x 8.25", marigold paper cover, handwritten on front, "Ist National Bank, Madison , Wis , 1864, Aug. 3 to Oct. 22". 55pp. used -- appx. 162 checks. Some of the names: Lieut. A Rood; Maj. G. R. Giddings; Maj. N. Richardson; Capt. Wm. C. Young; Lieut. J. H. Purcell; Col. C. S. Lovell and more, and many non-officers. Payment notations include: transport; rent; rations; stationary; lodging; telegrams, "services clerk Camp Randall ." Unsigned by Sitgreaves, though he possibly wrote his name on one of the checks. Also included is  similar bankbook in account with Maj. Sitgreaves.

    2. U. S. Lighthouse Establishment, manuscript invoice/receipt, 1p., 8" x 10", Sept. 1853, ADS signed three times, "L. Sitgreaves" Capt. T.E. L.H. Insp. Top notes that Sitgreaves is owed and appropriation of $61.50 "For fuel & quarters of the officers of the Army serving on Lt. House duty - 3 March 1853" and "For fuel and quarters while stationed at Detroit Mich on Lt. House duty, from 1 July to 30th Sept". Sitgreaves then certifies that the above was for Lt. House use and then notes that he received payment on 30 Sept. 1853.

    3. Original Survey Notes [in hand of Lorenzo Sitgreaves]. Two manuscripts: 1. 3 1/2pp., 8" x 10", Aug. 3, 1851, ink on blue paper. Reads, "Method used in making observations for azimuth at [delta shape] Mt. Pleasant , U. S. Coast Survey" and "Result of observation for azimuth before and after culmination." Appx. two pages of text, one page chart and one and half pages of keys/formulas. The text notes, "The elongation mark used in the observations was placed almost exactly in line to Mt. Blue , on the summit of the next ridge of the mountains about a mile distant from the station." Quite esoteric, however was written in the same year that Sitgreaves led his noted survey expedition. Fine condition.

    4. Mexican War Surveyor's Receipt - 1p., 7.75" x 9.75", Feb. 6, 1847, Saltillo , Mexico , signed "Dan Drake Henrie". [Note: The Battle of Buena Vista took place a little south of Saltillo on Feb. 23, 1847 Sitgreaves was engaged in this battle and was breveted captain for bravery.] Daniel "Dan" Drake Henrie (b. 1824), a Mormon from Nauvoo , IL , joined the Mormon Battalion in 1846. He was a noted government surveyor who participated in the surveying of the Mason Dixon line. In Sitgreaves hand, the receipt notes that Henrie was due $50.60, "To Services as assistant surveyor from the 1st to the 23rd Dec 1846, being 23 days at $2.00 pr. day" and one ration per day at 20 cts per ration. Henrie signs below noting that he received payment from Lieut. L. Sitgreaves T. Engr. Although the bottom of the page notes, "Duplicate" the signature of Henrie is not in Sitgreaves' hand. This is probably a second copy for Sitgreaves' records. One 2" split, well away from text, and a few edge nicks, otherwise excellent condition

    5. Mixed assortment of items – fine gravure cabinet style portrait photo, possibly Sitgreaves in his later years; retirement papers; letter to Sitgreaves at age three from his aunt; billheads; original 1888 will leaving his goods to Ms Mary Jesup Sitgreaves; 1878 hand written last will; published will of brother Theodore R. Sitgreaves;  1882 letter from brother; misc. letters/papers. Appx. 25 items.

    An important lot relating to this noted lighthouse engineer. $585 net.

     7159e,g,i. (magazine) THE MENTOR. July 1925. Pub. Springfield , Ohio . 66 pp. Contains 4 articles, consisting of 37 pp., chronicling the history and work of the Life-Saving Service, the Light-House Service and the Coast Guard. Illustrated with many interesting photos. Also includes other articles of a maritime nature. An important lighthouse and life-saving issue. Clean, tight, unusually good copy. (VG+).   $38.  

    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.

    25216. Tag, Thomas A. THE FRESNEL LENS MAKERS PART II SAUTTER. Dayton. 2005. 10 p. Spiral bound. Thomas Tag has long been probably the only authority on lamps, lens apparatus and illumination for lighthouses, with his articles on the subject appearing in our catalogue, as well as the U. S. Lighthouse Society’s Keeper’s Log, Lighthouse Digest and other publications. Now Tom has added still another volume to his list of publications – The Fresnel Lens Makers Part II Sautter. Part II of five parts, describes the development of the early Fresnel lenses and defines the companies and individuals who took part in this effort. Augustin Fresnel had assistance from many sources as he developed and perfected his lens. This part details the work of the Louis Sautter Company, in France from its beginnings producing Fresnel lenses and other lighthouse equipment from 1852 to the company’s final demise in 1970..  (M).  $26.  

     Past U. S. Coast Guard Publications  

    6259a, b. Noble, Dennis L. and PA3 Kenneth Arborgast. THE COAST GUARD ALONG THE NORTH ATLANTIC COAST . USCG Bicentennial Publication. Wash. c.1988. 24pp. Soft Wraps. Tremendous overview of the life and work of the men of the Coast Guard dating back to the 1700’s when the Revenue Cutter Service and Lighthouse Establishment, and later the U. S. Life-Saving Service protected our coastline. Well illustrated with 35 wonderful large format photographs. A most interesting pamphlet. Clean, tight. (VG).  $19.  

    9300d. Noble, Dennis. THE COAST GUARD IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST. USCG Bicentennial Publication. Wash. c.1988. 18pp. Soft Wraps. Tremendous overview of the life and work of the men of the Coast Guard dating back to the 1700’s when the Revenue Cutter Service and Lighthouse Establishment, and later the U. S. Life-Saving Service protected our coastline. Well illustrated with 22 wonderful large format early photographs including Light Vessel No. 88 in drydock, lighthouse and Life-Saving keepers and personnel, Umatilla Lightship No. 513, Neah Bay Life-Saving Station, crew men from the U.S.R.C. Rush, and more. A most interesting pamphlet. Clean, tight. (VG).   $12.  

    22138. Scheina, Dr. Robert L., COAST GUARD AT WAR. Commandant’s Bulletin. Wash. c.1987. 39pp. Soft Wraps. Great overview of the men and equipment of the Coast Guard from their earliest battles as the Revenue Cutter Service to the Viet Nam War era. Quite well illustrated with over 24 wonderful early photographs including crews on beach patrol during World War II, U-boat patrol in the North Atlantic , Signalman First Class Douglas Munro who won the Congressional Medal of Honor for bravery on Guadalcanal , and much more. A most interesting pamphlet. Clean, tight. (VG). $16.  

    20254b. Coast Guard. MOMENTS IN HISTORY. Wash. c.1990. 36p. Soft wraps. Pamphlet contains 18 lovely color reproductions of paintings reflecting famous early Coast Guard moments, by today’s renown artists. Each full page color reproduction includes a full page description of the moment in history that the artist has captured. Important scenes include The Revenue Cutter Eagle Captures The Bon Pere, Cutter Harriet Lane Fires Across The Bow Of The Nashville, Ida Lewis Makes A Rescue At Lime Rock, Pea Island Life-Saving Crew, Lightship Nantucket Sunk By R.M.S. Olympic, and much more. Includes painting by John Witt; Ida Lewis Makes a Rescue at Lime Rock. Nicely done, scarce pamphlet. (VG). $36.  

    C23146. Canney, Donald L. and Barbara Voulgaris. UNIFORMS OF THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. Wash. U. S. Coast Guard. 1990. 22p. An important research text discusses the uniforms worn by the Revenue Cutter Service, Coast Guard, Lighthouse Service and Life Saving Service throughout their history. Well illustrated with 20 vintage photographs. A must for the researcher.  (Photocopy $5.40)

    25187. Marshall, Amy K., A HISTORY OF BUOYS AND TENDERS. Wash. U. S. Coast Guard. 1995. 17p. Soft wraps. The need for dependable aids to navigation can be traced to the beginnings of maritime commerce. Today, mariners in unfamiliar waters still welcome the sight of lighthouses, buoys, beacons, and other navigational aids as guideposts to safe harbor. While the tools and methods of maintaining minor aids in U.S. waters changed substantially during the past 206 years, the mission remains the same. Filled with vintage photos and information on these lesser known aids. $22.  

    2256b. Kern, Florence and Pa1 Barbara Voulgaris. TRADITIONS – 200 YEARS OF [COAST GUARD] HISTORY. Coast Guard Historian’s Office. 1990. 26 p. Soft wraps. Drawing on years of research, the authors present the origins of many of the traditions that enrichen the nation’s oldest continuous maritime service. Includes information on origins and evolution on the Coast Guard standard, ensign, jack and pennant, seals and emblems, the distinctive red “slash” used on boats and aircraft, Commandants, christenings and commissionings, lifesaving medals, battle streamers, and more. Well illustrated with photographs. An interesting and valuable reference. (VG+). $24.  

    25191. Price, Scott T., THE COAST GUARD AND THE NORTH ATLANTIC CAMPAIGN. Wash. U. S. Coast Guard. 1994. 17p. Soft wraps. Nearly 23,000 Coast Guard members manned two classes of Navy escort vessels that saw service on the North Atlantic; destroyer escorts and frigates. The destroyer escorts began to join the fleet in mid-1943, and the Coast Guard ultimately manned 30 of these well-armed and maneuverable warships. The Coast Guard also manned the entire class of 75 frigates which began to enter service in late 1943.  The experienced sailors slept "boots and saddles." This meant, as one crewman said, that "I sleep with my shoes and clothes on, and, OK, my life jacket also," because they were never sure when a torpedo might hit their ship. Combatting the U-boats took a great deal of training and experience. These warships, along with their compatriots, kept the U-boats at bay and the supply lines to the Allies open, thereby leading to Germany's ultimate defeat. An interesting and valuable reference.  $18.  

    25190. Browning, Robert M. Jr., THE COAST GUARD AND THE PACIFIC WAR. Wash. U. S. Coast Guard. 1995. 21p. Soft wraps. The Coast Guard's participation in amphibious activity during World War II was perhaps the most important war-related job the service performed. Incredibly, the Coast Guard fully manned more than 350 naval ships, including 77 LSTs (Landing Ship, Tank), 21 cargo and attack-cargo ships, 75 frigates, and 31 transports. In addition, the Coast Guard manned more than 800 cutters, nearly 300 ships for the Army, and thousands of amphibious-type assault craft. An interesting and valuable reference.  $18.

     25189. Browning, Robert M. Jr., THE EYES AND EARS OF THE CONVOY: Development of the Helicopter as an Anti-Submarine Weapon. Wash. U. S. Coast Guard. 1993. 17p. Soft wraps. The development of the helicopter can be attributed to a few visionary men who foresaw the great potential of this aircraft. During World War II, due to the insistence of several Coast Guard officers, this revolutionary aircraft was developed for war and peacetime uses. Their efforts helped the helicopter to evolve into the machine that is known today. The story of the helicopter, of course, just began for the Coast Guard during World War II. The helicopter would quickly become the backbone of the service's search-and-rescue program. This little known account is well worth reading. Includes many early photos. $22.

     

    25195. (4 DVD set) Victory at Sea series. Winner of both an Emmy and a Peabody, this legendary 1952 WWII documentary series drew from more than 13,000 hours of footage shot by the US, British, German, and Japanese navies. Narrated by Leonard Graves, with an original music score by Richard Rodgers, it spans American and Allied naval operations from Pearl Harbor to the Mediterranean, Murmansk to Mandalay. This award-winning documentary series is presented in its entirety and has been digitally remastered and restored for your viewing pleasure. Set includes all 26 full length episodes shown on TV, B&W and color; approximately 12 hours on 4 DVDs of original uncut action. Superb, stirring documentary and music that you will long remember. $39.95.  

    25156. Beard, Tom [ed]. THE COAST GUARD. Seattle. Foundation for Coast Guard History. 2004. 368 p. Oversize 10 ½” x 14 ½”. From protecting our coastlines and inland waterways, to drug interdiction, combat missions, and its new prominent position as guardian against terrorism as part of the Department of Homeland Security, the United States Coast Guard maintains a constant vigil in the safeguarding of American people, property, and way of life. Its roots stem from the establishment of the Revenue Cutter Service and Lighthouse Establishment in 1790 to regulate and protect commercial shipping as well as carry out maritime search and rescue, and the federalization of volunteer beach life-saving patrols as the Life-Saving Service in 1871. Two of these organizations merged in 1915 to form the Coast Guard. Now, the spirit and essence of the Coast Guard is celebrated for the first time in a definitive, magnificently illustrated, large format book published with the Foundation for Coast Guard History. Written by an outstanding team, including historians and distinguished active and retired officers including two Commandants, The Coast Guard has over 350 pages of riveting and informative text and stories of the "Coastie" experience. Essays on the early history of these services, lighthouses, beach patrol, lifeboat rescues, search and rescue, training, aviation, the drug war, and the war on terrorism all have one common focus: the incredibly trained and highly motivated people that make it all work. Filled with stunning full-color and vintage photography and historically inspired paintings and original vintage photographs complement the text. The Coast Guard enables the history of America's Coast Guard to be cherished permanently in a handsome package that all Coast Guard personnel will be proud to own and—with its unique medallion-inlaid large padded cover—to display. This book will be read again and again by past and present personnel, their families and friends, and the countless others that have been inspired and intrigued by the exploits of the United States Coast Guard. (VG+). $75.  

    6725c. LAWS AND REGULATIONS RELATING TO THE LIGHT-HOUSE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES. 1880. GPO. Washington . 1880. 155pp Includes Organization and Duties of the Lighthouse Board, Accounts and Returns, Contracts, Employees, Land, Lights and Buoys, Regulations of the Lighthouse Board, and Regulations for the Lighthouse Establishment. Includes regulations for all aspects of the construction, care and maintenance and operation of light stations as well as conduct of Keepers, etc. Also includes lengthy appendix of 111 forms used in the Light-House Establishment with samples of each. Well indexed. In original half calf wraps with marbled boards and endpapers, some expected wear,  hinges intact, contents overall clean and tight. Includes four laid in amendment sheets. (VG). $365 net. Sold.

       6103q. Sterling , Robert Thayer. LIGHTHOUSES OF THE MAINE COAST AND THE MEN WHO KEEP THEM. Brattleboro , VT. 1938. 3rd. ed. 224pp.DJ. Illustrated with over 80 photographs of Maine light stations. Written by the Assistant Keeper of Portland Head Light, this volume contains a wealth of first hand information about the Maine lights and light-vessels. A rescue of seventeen men…seas washing away the garden….a lone survivor on the barren ledge….panic when the light at Saddleback went out….a bombardment of ducks into the lantern….visions, solitude…and an ever changing background of weather and seasons. Slight browning as normal with this title, clean, tight, some wear to hinges, in well worn dj. (G+). $48.

     6103p. Sterling , Robert Thayer. LIGHTHOUSES OF THE MAINE COAST AND THE MEN WHO KEEP THEM. Brattleboro , VT. 1935. 2nd ed. 224pp. Illustrated with over 80 photographs of Maine light stations. Written by the Assistant Keeper of Portland Head Light, this volume contains a wealth of first hand information about the Maine lights and light-vessels. A rescue of seventeen men…seas washing away the garden….a lone survivor on the barren ledge….panic when the light at Saddleback went out….a bombardment of ducks into the lantern….visions, solitude…and an ever changing background of weather and seasons. Slight browning as normal with this title, clean, tight, some wear. (G+). $45.

     24317. (business card) Robert Thayer Sterling, author of LIGHTHOUSES OF THE MAINE COAST AND THE MEN WHO KEEP THEM. Large business or greeting card was given out by author and Assistant Keeper of Portland Head Light, Robert Thayer Sterling at his book signings or for other purposes. Card is buff colored with an image of Portland Head Light and measures 3” x 5”. Near fine.  $24.

     24251. na. EXTRACTS FROM THE REPORT OF HER BRITANIC MAJESTY’S COMMISSIONERS APPOINTED TO INQUIRE INTO THE CONDITION AND MANAGEMENT OF LIGHTS, BUOYS, AND BEACONS. Submitted March 5, 1861. Republished for use of the U. S. Light-House Establishment. Wash. GPO. 1871.254 p. Provides extremely detailed information on the lighthouse service in Great Britain . Includes extensive details of the operation, equipment and apparatus, fuels,  as well as ongoing research and possible future advancements. Great detail, well indexed. In original half calf wraps with marbled boards and endpapers, expected wear, hinges intact, overall clean and tight. (G+). $225.  

     OUT OF PRINT!

    The below book is no longer available from the author and I have long been searching for a few copies for stock. Finally I was able to pick up two at another out of print book store though they were quite pricey,  and I don’t expect to find any more in the future. This will certainly be your last opportunity to pick this sought after title up for your library. An excellent reference and great reading:

     9421. Gowdy, Jim & Kim Ruth. GUIDING LIGHTS OF THE DELAWARE RIVER AND BAY. Sweetwater, NJ., 1999. 296p. Soft wraps. Just released, this is the most comprehensive history ever written on the lighthouses, lightships, tenders and depots of the Delaware River and Bay – from Cape May to Gloucester City and Philadelphia to Fenwick Island . This detailed history was painstakingly research by the authors and is enhanced by more than 180 photographs and 25 illustrations. Using records from the National Archives, Coast Guard, and private collections this monumental work provides wonderful reading. The vintage photographs alone are a feast to the eye and offer previously unseen views of many of these interesting stations. Includes are views of a number these lights under construction, and some in the process of destruction. Also includes rare views of tenders, keepers, light vessels and much more. (M). $74.  

    8405c. Shattuck, Clifford. THE NUBBLE – Cape Neddick Light Station, York , Maine . Freeport . 1979. 95p. Soft wraps. The author uses over 32 photographs detailing the buildings, construction, lamps and equipment, keepers and their families as well as text, and paints an image of the construction and life at this light station over its one hundred year history. Quite well done, with some particularly nice photos, now quite difficult to find. (VG). $48.  

    24145b,c. Hurley, George and Suzanne. SHIPWRECKS AND RESCUES ALONG THE BARRIER ISLANDS OF DELAWARE , MARYLAND AND VIRGINIA . Ocean City . 1984. 176 p. Hard cover. Special signed and numbered limited edition of 2000.  Nicely done, this is a story of islands and shipwrecks and heroes. It is an attempt to record and document a part of a colorful segment of the historical heritage that has been left to those who live on the coastal archipelago of Del aware , Maryland and Virginia . The author’s research involved the United St ates Life-Saving Service in the area, which preceded the U.S. Coast Guard. Wrecks from 1875 to 1914 are featured along with rare photographs of the life-saving stations, surfmen and shipwrecks. Little evidence remains on the islands that would attest to  the contributions made toward a proud past: a lonely tombstone in a pine grove at Green Run, a fallen and twisted flag tower at Pope’s Island, a crumbling brick foundation at Broadwater, the collapsed and decaying remains of an old station house on Cobb’s Island , refurbished lifesaving stations at Ocean City and Indian River Inlet, and an unknown sailor’s cemetery plaque at Lewes. Superb rare early photos illustrate the many stations and wreck scenes and extensive text tell the tale. A valuable addition to your library. Long out of print and quite difficult to find. (VG+). $118.  

    THIS IS A VERY SIGNIFICANT REPORT OF THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE CONDITIONS OF THE LIGHT-HOUSES:

    D-4.  REPORT OF THE OFFICERS CONSTITUTING THE LIGHT-HOUSE BOARD...TO INQUIRE INTO THE CONDITIONS OF THE LIGHT-HOUSE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, UNDER THE ACT OF MARCH 3, 1851. Senate Ex. Doc. No. 28. Wash. 1852. 760 pages. With 9 of the original 40 large fold-out plates, clean and intact, few small tears. Disbound. Contents clean, tight, good condition. THIS IS A VERY SIGNIFICANT REPORT OF THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE CONDITIONS OF THE LIGHT-HOUSES of the United States, criticizing the equipment, personnel as well as the general operation of the Service. This report became the basis for the complete re-organization of the Light-House service and was the basis for the permanent establishment of the "Light-House Board". A most rare and important document. (G+). $380 net.

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    C-562. REPORT OF THE OFFICERS CONSTITUTING THE LIGHT-HOUSE BOARD...TO INQUIRE INTO THE CONDITIONS OF THE LIGHT-HOUSE ESTABLISHMENT OF THE UNITED STATES, UNDER THE ACT OF MARCH 3, 1851 . Senate Ex. Doc. No. 28. Wash. 1852. 760 pages. 44 large fold-out plates. In two volumes, spiral bound. THIS IS A VERY SIGNIFICANT REPORT OF THE INVESTIGATION INTO THE CONDITIONS OF THE LIGHT-HOUSES of the United States , criticizing the equipment, personnel as well as the general operation of the Service. This report became the basis for the complete re-organization of the Light-House service and was the basis for the permanent establishment of the “Light-House Board” later in the year. This volume is certainly the most complete reference on the state of US Lighthouses at the time and contains superb information on the status of various light stations, illuminating apparatus and fuels, research and experiments in progress, personnel practices as well as information on foreign apparatus for comparison. 44 large fold-out plates include lamps and burners, lens apparatus, lanterns, light vessels and much more. In original brown cloth government binding, professionally repaired with new hinges and endpapers. With original gilt embossed spine “Report on Light Houses 1852”. Moderate staining and foxing as expected. This is surely the one most significant Light House Establishment report.  $128 net.  

    6364i. Johnson, Arnold Burges, Chief Clerk , United States Light-House Board. THE MODERN LIGHT-HOUSE SERVICE. GPO. 1890. 137pp. Well illustrated including 14 full page images and 3 fold-out plates in addition to 11 other text figures and details and charts. Prepared by the clerk of the Light-House Board for use of the International Conference, this extraordinarily complete and useful volume presents a broad view of the operation and equipment of the Light-House Establishment in the United States. Chapters include history and growth, costs, the Light-House Establishment, construction, light-vessels, buoys, river lights, illuminating apparatus, fog signals, personnel, administration and others. In typical government binding, boards and spine heavily etched and worn, binding becoming loose and a few folding plates detached, pages light soiling, some corner folds but complete. A scarce official reference. (G). $148 net.  

    6103r. Sterling , Robert Thayer. LIGHTHOUSES OF THE MAINE COAST AND THE MEN WHO KEEP THEM. Brattleboro , VT. 1938. 1st.  ed. 224pp. Illustrated with over 80 photographs of Maine light stations. Written by the Assistant Keeper of Portland Head Light, this volume contains a wealth of first hand information about the Maine lights and light-vessels. A rescue of seventeen men…seas washing away the garden….a lone survivor on the barren ledge….panic when the light at Saddleback went out….a bombardment of ducks into the lantern….visions, solitude…and an ever changing background of weather and seasons. Clean, tight, only light staining to wraps, contents clean and tight. (VG).  $44.

     5512vv. Snow, Edward Rowe. FAMOUS LIGHTHOUSES OF NEW ENGLAND . Yankee Publishing Co. Boston . 1945. First Edition. 457pp. 64 b/w plates. With laid in map of First Coast Guard District. Stories of building the primary and secondary lighthouses in New England with accounts of the keepers, their family’s and the storms which they weathered. Based on books, records and journals of the keepers. Certainly one of the earlier and most readable books on the subject, Famous Lighthouses of New England was the impetus from which today’s interest and preservation efforts were derived. A wonderful, readable book by this well known story teller. Clean, tight, nice copy. Becoming difficult to find in good condition. (VG-) $34.

     485i. Hardy, W. J., LIGHTHOUSES, THEIR HISTORY AND ROMANCE. Oxford . 1895. 224pp. With 24 illustrations. A very nice history of many of the lights protecting the British coastline, with a chapter on each. Includes ancient and mediaeval lighthouses, the Trinity House, Grace Darling, lightships, and numerous British lighthouses. Contents clean, tight, light occasional foxing. Covers moderate to heavy staining / sunning. Excellent early information. (G+).  $48.

    4360f. U.S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. UNITED STATES COAST PILOT. Atlantic Coast . Parts III. From Cape Ann to Point Judith. Third Edition. 1912. 166pp. Includes listing of all Life-Saving Service and Mass. Humane Society Stations, complete light list of lighthouses and fog signals, storm warnings, complete sailing directions, and much more. With quite large tipped in chart of the area. Clean, tight, overall quite nice condition. (VG+) $38.

     20369b. Lucas, Kenneth W. Sr., FEDERAL LAW ENFORCEMENT BADGES. 1991. 392p. 8VO. Badges have long been of interest to collectors but before this book, there has been little information to enable collectors to learn the history and designs of these attractive and most desirable insignia. Included are thousands of photographs of individual badge designs arranged by department, with a description of the history and work of each department. Though the author does not include specifics on each design evolution, by going through the many designs shown, including views of the back and clasps, you can begin to piece together a time line to date and authenticate many shields in your collection. Includes complete views and listings of badges issued by the Departments of Agriculture, Commerce [including one badge of the Lighthouse Service], Defense, Energy, Health, Justice, Labor, State, Transportation, Treasury, and over 50 other agencies. Most interesting and a worthwhile reference. (M).  $128 net.

    688h. Carmen, Ruth. STORM CHILD. Bridgeport, CT. 1937. 1st. 321pp. DJ. Illustrated with photographs. Wonderful fictional account of a child growing up at Boston Light Station. Based on the real life of Georgia Norwood. Born in 1932, Georgia was one of nine children  of Keeper Norwood of Boston Light Station, and the first child to be born at Boston Light. This novel is based on her adventures and her life growing up at the oldest lighthouse in the United States and was the subject of a later movie. An extremely interesting tale of the life of a keeper’s family, this is a classic on the subject. Clean, tight, a very nice copy in a crisp, bright jacket. (VG+). $54. 

    23311. Russell, Florence . CHILD LIFE IN OREGON – A True Story. Boston . 1866. 193 p. 16 Mo. Extremely rare narrative describes the life of the family of lighthouse keeper Bliss on Cape Hancock at the mouth of the Columbia River . This is a relaxed narrative, without any real plot to speak of, comprising a series of vignettes that describe the family life at  the lighthouse, the wreck of a ship coming up from San Francisco , pioneer life in Astoria and Oysterville and on Baker Bay , fauna and flora, and encounters with Chinook Indians by the family and much more. The story includes quite a few details, making this a most unusual insight into the keeper’s life. A highly readable and entertaining book and extremely rare, heretofore unknown. In green cloth on boards with gilt lettering and decoration, frontispiece engraving, otherwise not  illustrated.  Contents are clean with a few minor spots here and there and some foxing on the title page and frontispiece's protective tissue. The front end papers have two different gift inscriptions, plus the name of a third owner. The paper on the front hinge is starting to split, but the hinge is sound. The covers have minor corner wear, rubs, and spots. Important find. (VG-). $225 net.

     

    2550. Hulbert, William Davenport. LIFE SAVING ON THE GREAT LAKES . nd. [disbound from] Frank Leslie’s Popular Monthly. c. 1900. 11pp. 4TO. Illustrated with over 15 detailed engravings, the author presents a rather detailed view into the life and duties of the life-savers on the Great Lakes as well as some of the heroic rescues performed. Engravings include many of surfboats in various stages, Lyle gun apparatus as well as station buildings. Nice article. Clean, crisp. (VG). $48.

    2026c. Spears, John R., TALES OF THE MUSH-ICE-HEROES. Harper’s Weekly. March 2, 1901. 2p. Great 2-page tale of the Great Lakes life-savers as they braved to get across the “mush-ice” to perform their rescues. Mush-ice is always found along the shore as the season of lake navigation draws to a close. Though it thickens and clots, it does not harden and thus poses serious difficulties to the life-savers in making their way across it with their equipment to reach a wreck. A number of tales are told from the annuals of the Life-Saving Service reports, including the efforts of the Marquette , Michigan crews during the great of November 1886. Includes a number of other tales including the wreck of the City of Duluth near St. Joseph , the schooner J. H. Hartzell south of Frankfort , and more. Includes six nice engraved illustrations. Full issue. (VG). $38. 

    5419u. Treasury Department. INSTRUCTIONS FOR UNITED STATES COAST GUARD STATIONS. 1934. 130 pp. Includes general instructions, patrols and lookouts, equipment lists, boat drills and operation and complete beach apparatus drill. In addition, interesting instruction book for the use of Coast Guard Stations covers law enforcement duties of the Officer in charge, action at wrecks, patrols and lookouts, swimming qualifications, classification and descriptions of types of boats used at Coast Guard, boat equipment, various drills and commands, capsizing and righting drill, management of boats in a surf, boarding a vessel stranded or afloat in a heavy sea, signals for use at wrecks, US Storm Signals (with color plates showing day and night signals),ship and aircraft distress signals; resuscitation drill, Beach apparatus drill with great illustration of "Man the beach cart" . This is followed by more illustrations showing halt and relative positions of men while placing apparatus, Hawser Cutter, muster at a station, piloting etc. The final section of the book is a question and answer section which is for the purpose of assisting the officers in charge in the instruction of the crews of US Coast Guard Stations. Besides the previously described illustrations there are also illustrations showing positions when shot line is bent to whip, hauling off whip, hauling off hawser, Man lee whip haul off, Man weather whip haul ashore, Hawser cutter arranged for hauling off etc. Blue cloth covers, size is 4 3/8” by 6” inches. Condition is g