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L-11. na. THE
CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS MEMORIAL LIGHTHOUSE COMPETITION. nd.
c.1932. 189 p. A rare account of the results of the contest held to pick
an architect to design a memorial lighthouse on the coast of the 9268. Kelsey, Albert. PROGRAM AND RULES OF THE SECOND COMPETITION FOR THE SELECTION OF AN ARCHITECT FOR THE MONUMENTAL LIGHTHOUSE WHICH THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD WILL ERECT IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TO THE MEMORY OF CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS TOGETHER WITH A REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL JURY, THE PREMIATED AND MANY OTHER DESIGNS SUBMITTED IN THE FIRST CONTEST. Pan-American Union, 1930. Folio, blue cloth, 187 pp., 2 folding plans, many plates, some in color. A fine copy. An extremely rare account of the contest held to pick an architect to design a memorial lighthouse on the coast of the Dominican Republic, in the memory of Christopher Columbus. The Pan American Union, which included the United States voted in 1927 to complete this project and raise the necessary funds. This scarce text is filled with over a hundred photos and diagrams of proposals for such a lighthouse with descriptive text, including many most extravagant designs. Clean, crisp, in very good condition. Quite sought after, usually retails for $400+. (VG+). $285 net. Now $124. 20450b. Smith, F. Hopkinson. CALEB WEST MASTER DIVER. New York. 1899. 378p. Soft wraps. Special edition limited to 100,000 copies. Francis Hopkinson Smith was born in Baltimore, Md., October 23, 1838, and died in New York City, April 7, 1915. Educated as a mechanical engineer, he became a contractor and planned and supervised the building of numerous works. He built for the United States Government the sea wall around Governor's Island, another at Tompkinsville, Staten Island, and the Race Rock Lighthouse off New London, and the architectural plans for the Mosquito Inlet Lighthouse. He laid the foundation and the pedestal for the Statue of Liberty in New York Harbor, and in 1879 he built the Block Island breakwater. A noted engineer, artist, and writer, Smith soon became an assistant superintendent of a New York iron foundry during the Civil War. Leaving the foundry, he set himself up as an engineer with a partner, James Symington. Smith’s engineering firm was in business for thirty years, contracting many projects with the Federal Government. In his free time, Smith painted and wrote many notable books, a best seller of which was this novel Caleb West: Master Diver, recounting his construction of the Race Rock Lighthouse. A period novel of the day. Overall clean save light overall browning from age, tight, some wear to wraps and spine but still well intact. (VG-) $34. Now $16. 22190. Campbell, J. M. [Assistant Lightkeeper, Bell Rock Lighthouse], NOTES ON THE NATURAL HISTORY OF THE BELL ROCK. Edinburgh. 1904. 112p. 12MO. Beautiful gilt embossed lighthouse on binding. After serving nine years as Assistant Keeper of the Bell Rock Lighthouse, the author was encouraged by friends to record his many detailed observations of the life there, with particular emphasis on the many different animal species that exist in the area. From the gulls and terns, to the seals and fish species, the rock was teeming with life which was well chronicled by the author. Most interesting account of the period between 1901 and 1904. Contents clean, tight and bright. Covers light wear and staining, corners bumped. (VG-). $118. Now $58. 9344. Oxenham, John. BARBE OF GRAND BAYOU. Toronto. 1903. 313 p. A novel. "Grand Bayou Light was once the scene of a very terrible tragedy; and the horror of it was heightened by the fact that it occurred on Christmas Eve…." Read of the tale and of the keeper’s daughter Barbe and her life to come. (G+). $18. Now $9. 6597r. Witney, Dudley. THE LIGHTHOUSE. Toronto. 1975. 1st. 256p. DJ. 8VO. The author’s enjoyable and informative text compliments over a hundred beautiful color and b/w photographs, early architectural plans and illustrations outlining the history and architectural significaance of lighthouses. Includes many quite beautiful photographs of lamps, lens and early lighting apparatus. Certainly one of the nicer of the more recent publishing endeavors, unusually difficult to find. Clean, tight. (F). $68. Now $34. 9128c. na. WINTER ON THE ATLANTIC COAST. Life Magazine. January 27, 1947. Wonderful 11-page article describes in photographs and text the Atlantic coast in winter and the new importance that it’s 208 lighthouses take on each season. Included is a full front cover view of Nantucket’s Sankaty Head Light and keeper’s dwelling. Also included are the lighthouses at Cape Henry, Portland, Bodie Island, Cape Hatteras, Tybee Island, Cape Lookout, Jupiter Inlet, and a full 2-page view of the iron lighthouse on Hog Island, Virginia including the broken dwellings that once housed the keepers there. Full issue, only very light wear. (VG). $26. Now $14. 9230. Applegate, Lloyd R., A LIFE OF SERVICE: WILLIAM AUGUSTUS NEWELL. Toms River, NJ. 1994. 153p. Soft wraps. William Augustus Newell (1817-1901) founded the U.S. Life Saving Service by getting a $10,000 appropriation tacked onto the Lighthouse Bill of 1848. Newell was a physician/surgeon, three-term congressman from New Jersey, the first term being with Abraham Lincoln with whom he roomed, governor of New Jersey and later Washington Territory, White House physician in 1865, Indian agent in the Northwest in his 70's etc. For us, however, his extensive efforts in the establishment of the Life-Saving Service are of considerable interest and the author devotes fully one quarter of the book to these efforts, improvements in equipment and the memorial established by the New Jersey Legislature in 1896 commemorating his efforts. The only comprehensive account of the life’s work of this important figure. (M). $19.95. Now $12. 9228. (3). Walthew, Kenneth. FROM ROCK AND TEMPEST. London. 1971. 175p. George William Manby was most famous for his development of an early line mortars and cannon for firing a life line to a ship in distress, which bears his name. Born in 1765, Manby devoted himself to the development of life-saving apparatus after experiencing a shipwreck while in his forties. In addition, he developed the breeches buoy apparatus and was a founder of the Royal national Lifeboat Institution. The life of this important inventor and his efforts in the development of this early life-saving equipment is detailed in this scarce work. Illustrated with 21 photographs including early mortars, canvass sling, the forerunner to the breeches buoy, and more. (VG). $32. Now $16. 21509b,c. 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. Now $32. 22329. [newspaper accounts] PRESIDENT ASSASSINATED IN DALLAS….OSWALD SLAIN IN Dallas Police Hdq. Providence Journal. 1963. Two newspapers of the day provides a factual and pictorial record of this terrible event. Compiled as the events unfolded, include numerous part and full page photographs and text record. Two full newspapers with articles of the day, clean, overall browning from age, one original fold. (VG-). $22. Now $11. 22330. [newspaper accounts] SAN FRANCISCO. EARTHQUAKE STRICKEN AND SWEPT BY DISASTROUS FIRE. The Evening Bulletin. April 18, 1906. Newspaper of the day provides a factual and pictorial record of this disaster. Compiled as the events unfolded, include numerous part and full page photographs and text record. Full newspaper with articles of the day, clean, overall browning from age, brittle, one original fold, worn and tattered. (G). $32. Now $16. 22278b. Matthews, Gerald. LIFE-SAVERS OF THE PACIFIC COAST. The Californian Illustrated Magazine. June 1893. Disbound pp. 61-74. Illustrated with nine excellent vintage photographic views. Excellent early article chronicles the growth of the US Life-Saving Service along the pacific coast. Includes evolution of equipment, station design, staffing, training and much more. Disbound, clean, crisp. (F-). $68. Now $34. 22495a,b. na. THE LIGHT-HOUSE ON MARLBOROUGH REEF. Harper’s New Monthly Magazine. October 1869. Pp. 667-674. Fictional tale of the keeper’s family who strives to rebuild the decaying light-house and maintain the lighting apparatus on Marlborough Reef off Halifax, NS. When the light fails during a terrible tempest, and a steamer ground to pieces on the reef, read of the fate that befalls the female keeper. Full issue, without wraps. Clean, crisp. (VG). $36. Now $18. 21493b. Couch, Danny, Noah Price and Shawn Gray. THE HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES LIFE-SAVING SERVICE ON HATTERAS ISLAND. [Sea Chest. Volume 4, Number 2, Winter 1977]. 64p. Soft wraps. Most interesting and detailed chronicle includes history and development of the 10 Life-Saving Stations on Hatteras Island. Also includes construction and architecture, duties of the keepers and crews, rescues and acts of bravery, listings of Keepers and Surfmen, and much more. Well illustrated with well over 40 vintage photos and illustrations. Very difficult to find. (F). $68. Now $34. 21335a. Brookes, Ewart. RESCUE TUG – The Story of the flying Enterprise and the Salvage Tug Turmoil. New York. 1957. 192p. DJ. This exciting story of deep water tugs tells of the gallant, but unavailing, attempt of the English tug Turmoil to save the American freighter Flying Enterprise, foundering during the hurricane of 1951-52. Captain Kurt Carlsen, a seaman of inexhaustible courage, hung on for sixteen days while his ship, with a 60 degree list, met the fury of the storm. In the background is the everyday story of gallant little tugs, manned by seamen as good as they come. A thrilling tribute to courage and seamanship. Clean, in lightly worn dj. (VG). $14. Now $7. 96471. [pamphlet] U. S. Coast Guard. U. S. LIGHTHOUSES: A BICENTENNIAL 1789-1989. C.1989. 15p. Soft wraps. Provides a beautiful color photograph of 9 U. S. Lighthouses with a brief description and historical sketch. Includes White Shoal, Thomas Point, Boston Light, Point Loma, Heceta Head, Makapuu, New London Ledge, Robbins Reef and Cape Hatteras. (M). $8. Now $4. 23361. Thomas, Captain Charles W. (USCG). ICE IS WHERE YOU FIND IT. Indianapolis. 1951. 378 p. DJ. With forward by Richard E. Byrd, Rear Admiral, USN (Ret.). In 1944, the author assumed command of the first of four ocean icebreakers built during the war. This is a book about the versatile men who match their wits with the weather and spend rigorous lives on the seas and about six expeditions which round out a full circle of exciting experiences in the frozen waters of both the Arctic and Antarctic. Thoroughly interesting account. Clean, tight, in bright but worn dj. (VG). $26. Now $13. 8300b. Webster, Frank V., THE BOY PILOT OF THE LAKES or NAT MORTON’S PERILS. New York. 1909. 201pp. DJ. Beautifully illustrated covers, clean, tight. Quite nice number of young adult series for boys. Chronicles the life of Nat Morton, who works aboard a Great Lakes steamer and becomes a pilot. Scarce early Great Lakes maritime novel in unusually good condition with very nice dj. (VG+). $38. Now $18. Hildebrandt, Barry & Susan. COASTAL CONNECTICUT – Stonington to Guilford including Mystic. Old Saybrook. 1979. 114p. Soft wraps. Comprehensive guide lists hundreds of historical sites and attractions with some good early information on the area. (VG). $5. Now $3. 21261. ed. The Earl of Sandwich. BRITISH AND FOREIGN MEDALS RELATING TO NAVAL AND MARITIME AFFAIRS. Greenwich. 1950. 468p. Stiff wraps. Extremely detailed reference listing all naval and maritime medals awarded in Great Britain and around the world including the United States from the 1600’s to the publication date. Includes British Empire, United States, Netherlands, Greece, Italy, Germany, Russia, France and more. A detailed and comprehensive listing for the researcher. (VG). $86 net. Now $43. 23316. Parsons, Charles. MONTAUK POINT, LONG ISLAND: an 1871 visit. Reprinted from Harper’s New Monthly Magazine. September 1871. 14 p. Soft wraps. Early detailed account of a visit to Montauk Lighthouse and the surrounding area. Wonderful details of the area and life during the period. Includes 20 detailed engraved views. (VG). $12. Now $6. 23470. Morison, Samuel Eliot. THE STORY OF MOUNT DESERT ISLAND. Boston. 1960. 5th. 81 p. DJ. A colorful and informative history of one of Maine’s most beautiful and interesting areas by seaman and naval historian Samuel Morison. (VG+). $22. Now $11. 23471. na. BOSTON LOOKS SEAWARD – The Story of the Port. Boston. 1941. American Guide Series compiled by the Writer’s Program of the Works Progress Administration. 316 p. A most detailed and interesting chronicle of the Port of Boston from its beginnings in 1630 to the present. Includes a wealth of information from sail to steam and more. Excellent reading. (VG+). $26. Now $13. 23472. Coatsworth, Elizabeth. MAINE WAYS. New York. 1947. 213p. DJ. Spending their life on an island in Maine seemed like a lonely and dull. Their house is a hundred years old, with many chimneys and a great kitchen, solidly built on a granite ledge. This portrait of their way of life is sure to please. (VG). $22. Now $11. 6554d,e. Shepard, Birse. LORE OF THE WRECKERS. Boston. 1961. 278pp. DJ. "The true saga of the rough and gallant men - many heroes and a few rascals - who braved the lashing seas from Newfoundland to Key West to save ships, cargoes and human lives. Clean and tight, in chipped dj. (VG-). $16. Now $8. 23469. Doner, Mary Francis. THE SALVAGER. The Life of Captain Tom Reid of the Great Lakes. Minneapolis. 1958. 312 p. DJ. A historical record of the shipping disasters on the Great Lakes from 1880-1950 and the life story of Capt. Thomas Reid, diver and owner, who conducted one of the largest salvaging companies during this span. (VG+). $18 Now $9. 23468. Throckmorton, Peter. SHIPWRECKS AND ARCHAEOLOGY: The Unharvested Sea. Boston. 1970. 270 p. DJ. This noted author described in detail the new discipline of underwater archaeology and shipwrecks, from the first efforts of the sponge divers to the present state of efficiency. (VG+). $18 Now $9. 23466a. Ellsberg, Edward. MEN UNDER THE SEA. New York. 1939. 365. The thrilling story of the men who go down in the sea, and of the unprecidented rescue of 33 men from the submarine Squalus off Portsmouth, NH. (VG-). $18 Now $9. 23454. Ellsberg, Edward. ON THE BOTTOM. New York. 1929. 322. The thrilling story of the men who go down in the sea, and of the rescue attempts of the men from the submarine S-51 off Block Island, RI. (VG-). $20 Now $10. 23465. Blair, Clay Jr. DIVING FOR PLEASURE AND TREASURE. Cleveland. 1960. 348 p. From the elusive Monitor to cannon washed ashore in Mexico, the author details wrecks and searches for their remains. (VG). $18 Now $9. 23464. Daley, Robert. TREASURE – The Story of the Most Successful and Most Tragic Treasure Hunt of Modern Times. New York. 1977. 341 p. DJ. The story of the search for the Spanish galleon Atocha. (F-). $18 Now $9. 23463. Cousteau, Captain J. Y. THE SILENT WORLD. New York. 1953. 266 p. DJ. A story of undersea discovery and adventure, by the first men to swim at record depths with the freedom of fish. (VG). $16. Now $8. 23462. Limburg, Peter R. and James B. Sweeney. VESSELS FOR UNDERWATER EXPLORATION. New York. 1973. 154 p. DJ. Here, illustrared with 100 photographs, is a history of underwater exploration. (VG). $16 Now $8. 23461. Gorsky, Bernard. VASTNESS OF THE SEA. Boston. 1957. The vividly recorded story of four daring Frenchmen and their adventure across 15,000 miles across the sea to explore its hidden reefs and treasures. (VG-). $16 Now $8. 23460. Grissim, John. THE LOST TREASURE OF THE CONCEPCION. New York. 1980. 207 p. DJ. The story of one of the world’s greatest treasure finds and the man who never gave up the search. (VG+). $18 Now $9. 23459. Earle, Peter. THE TREASURE OF THE CONCEPCION – The Wreck of the Almiranta. New York. 1980. A fascinating story, told in some detail, of the shipwreck in 1641 of the Concepcion, the flagship of the Mexican Silver fleet. (VG+). $18 Now $9. 23458. Tantum, W. H. THE LUSITANIA CASE. London. 1972. 224 p. DJ. A thorough compilation of documents and accounts of the sinking that drew America into World War I. (VG-). $16 Now $8. 23457. Burgess, Robert F. SUNKEN TREASURE: SIX WHO FOUND FORTUNES. New York. 1988. 333 p. DJ. The riviting tales of six of the world’s most famous and daring treasure hunters. (VG+). $16 Noe $8. 23456. Hass, Hans. MEN BENEATH THE SEA – Man’s Conquest of the Underwater World. New York. 1975. 407 p. DJ. Recounts the successes, failures and tragedies of man’s attempts to conquer the depths and the birth and development of underwater equipment. (VG). $16 Now $8. 23455. Hudson, Kenneth & Ann Nicholls. TRAGEDY ON THE HIGH SEAS. NewYork. 1979. 170 p. DJ. A record of the most memorable sea disasters, tales of human endurance and of sunken treasure. (VG). $16. Now $8. 21372b.
Lighthouse Button Cufflinks.
Just the
thing for your favorite lighthouse keeper to spruce up his Sunday best –
here is another set of these cufflinks made using two reproduction US
Lighthouse Service buttons. The Waterbury Button Company has been making Admiral Edward Ellsberg 23480.
Ellsberg, Edward. HELL ON ICE – THE SAGA OF THE
“JEANNETTE”. 23478.
Ellsberg, Edward. UNDER THE 23580.
Herben, Stephen J. A STUDENT LIFE SAVING CREW.
Blue and Gray Magazine. June 1894. pp 317-321. Detailed account of the 2307. na.
ANASTATIC DRAWINGS OF GOLD AND
SILVER MEDALS, PRESENTED BY SOVEREIGNS AND PUBLIC BODIES TO CAPT. GEORGE
WILLIAM MANBY, F.R.S. FOR SERVICES RENDERED IN THE SAVING OF LIFE AND
PROPERTY FROM SHIPWRECK: TO WHICH ARE ATTACHED A FEW OBSERVATIONS IN
CONNECTION WITH THE DEPOSITING OF THESE MEMORIALS. 1852. PC-46.
Fraser, 8124.
Patterson, J. E., A HERO OF THE SEA: Some
Thrilling Experiences in Life-Saving Done by Lieutenant John O. Williams,
R.N., Chevalier du Devoir. 6296.
Floherty, John J., SEARCH AND RESCUE AT SEA.
NY.
1953. 7th printing. 150pp. DJ. Illustrated with photographs. Experienced
author tells of the adventurous lives of Coast Guardsmen, governed by
“tradition that molds the moral of men, filling them with courage and
devotion to duty”. Eight chapters of stirring stories of weather ships,
cutters, tugs and many other thrilling stories of rescue at sea. Clean,
tight, good copy in worn dj. (VG). $22 / $15.40. 21261.
ed. The Earl of 22113.
Guttridge, Leonard F., ICEBOUND – The Jeannette
Expedition’s Quest for the North Pole. 8126b.
Board of Trade. INSTRUCTIONS RELATING TO THE
ROCKET APPARATUS FOR SAVING LIFE FROM SHIPWRECK. 9240.
Wilson, Rufus Rockwell. SEA ROVERS. 2250.
Hallie, Phillip. TALES OF GOOD AND EVIL, HELP AND
HARM. NY. 1997. 227 p. DJ. Explores the human choice to do help
or harm and why some volunteer to help others in need. Of interest to us
here is a lengthy chapter devoted to an account of Joshua James, noted
life-saver of the 22285.
Stanley, Wallace P. DOWN THE BAY; OR, JOE AND I
ON SALT WATER. 23361.
Thomas, Captain Charles W. (USCG). ICE IS WHERE
YOU FIND IT. 7385.
Drago, Harry Sinclair. THE STEAMBOATERS - From
Early Side-Wheelers to the Big Packets. 7244.
Hope, Laura Lee. THE OUTDOOR GIRLS ON Take
40% Off Prices Shown Below 20348b.
Thomas, Miriam Stover. COME HELL OR HIGH WATER.
1970. 140P. Soft wraps. Inscribed by the author. A wonderful compilation
of 6424a,b. Nelson, Sharlene P. & Ted W.,
UMBRELLA
GUIDE TO WASHINGTON LIGHTHOUSES.
9177c. [commemorative plate] An exceptionally rare, bright, gilt decorated and edged commemorative plate featuring a beautiful clear, detailed color image of the "Tillamook Light House, Seaside, Oregon." c. 1900. One of only a few of this light that I have had, this fairly large plate has a large 3" full color image on white of the square wooden light tower atop the dwelling constructed on the summit of Tillamook Rock. This detailed image shows the derrick swung out to pick up supplies from a surfboat near the base. This pretty display piece measures 7 ¼" in diameter and is enhanced by a decorative scalloped gilded decoration around the edge. Nice detailed image on the bright white china make a good contrast on this rare item. Marked "Made in Germany." Quite clean, bright, a beautiful display piece. (F). $89. PC-104g. [reprint] "THE
LIGHTHOUSES OF THE UNITED STATES", by Charles Nordhoff, March
1874 “LIFE IN A LIGHTHOUSE, LIFE ON THE 6745b. Herring, Ethel. CAP’N
CHARLIE AND LIGHTS OF THE LOWER PC-128. Roop, Peter & Connie. KEEP
THE LIGHTS BURNING, ABBIE. 884e. Labrie, Rose. SENTINEL
OF THE SEA…. NUBBLE LIGHT. A History of 7133. Davidson, Donald W. LIGHTHOUSES
OF 22158b. Splake, T. Kilgore. SUPERIOR
LAND LIGHTS. 23546. Weeks-Mifflin, Mary and Ray Mifflin. 24234. Dolding, Michael. PC-181.
Brown, Francine Litt. LIGHTHOUSE BOY. Camden,
Maine. 1968 reprint. 144p. Soft wraps. Youthful tale of a youth and his
father who keep a lighthouse watching over the treacherous waters that
surround a rocky Maine island. I rugged existence, and good training for a
decision that soon faces the youth. (VG). $17 6719c,
d. Manning, Gordon P., LIFE IN THE 2013.
McCarthy, Kevin M., 20400c.
Caldwell, Bill. LIGHTHOUSES OF MAINE.
Portland, Maine. 1986. 276p. Soft wraps. A comprehensive look at the
history and present condition of each of 62 Maine light stations,
including many details of the construction and life at each station. The
book is arranged by area and includes numerous vintage and contemporary
b/w photographs of many of the stations. A very helpful reference on the
subject. (VG+). $17 2245.
884b.
Labrie, Rose. SENTINEL OF THE SEA…. NUBBLE LIGHT.
A History of Cape Neddick Light Station. 1967. 3rd. 16p. Soft
wraps. A brief history of the li ght station and some of its keepers.
Illustrates with 8 photographs including a rather nice one of William M.
Brooks (“Uncle Will”), who served as keeper at the Nubble, Boon Island
and the Isles of Shoals. (VG). $24. 20362. Scituate Historical Society, SCITUATE. 2000. 128p. 200 vintage photographs. Published as part of the Images of America series by Arcadia Publishing. This is another volume in a series of photographic histories along the coasts of the United States. This compact volume features over 200 early photographs dating from the 1870’s through the 1940’s tracing the history of this most interesting coastal town. As expected, a great deal of the vintage photos and text chronicle the shipwrecks and Life-Saving Service along this stretch of coastline, as well as Scituate Lighthouse, and much more. Most interesting are the Mass. Humane Society and Minot’s Ledge Light images and information. Wonderful early photographs. (M) $18.99. 7149b. Lent, Henry B. AIR PATROL - JIM BREWSTER FLIES FOR THE U. S. COAST GUARD. 1942. 1st. 171p. Illustrated with over 35 official Coast Guard photographs, the author follows a fictional young ensign from the Coast Guard Academy, to training at Floyd Bennett Field, through active duty at sea during the War. Presented in a way to provide no technical information to ‘aid the enemy’, yet provides evidence of a ‘spirit that can’t be licked - a spirit of courage, heroism, and self-sacrifice….’ (VG). $21. 6278. Toxopeus, Klaas. FLYING STORM - Adventures of the Skipper of A Rescue Boat off the Stormy Coast of Holland. NY. 1954. 246pp. Illustrated with photographs. Describes the work of the lifeboat crews, their day-to-day routine and many of the rescues performed. Clean, tight, nice copy. (VG). $32. 6174b. Binns, Archie. LIGHTSHIP. New York. 1938 reprint by Modern Age Books. 243pp. Soft wraps with DJ. A literary sensation of its time, Lightship was published simultaneously in London and in the United States. More recently, pages have been discovered and newly bound and offered for sale. These are the original copies and binding, not newly bound. Interesting fictional story of the small but interesting world bound by the hull of a Pacific Coast light-ship. A close look at the work and relationships of the nine men of the crew stationed off the coast. Light browning, overall clean, tight. (VG). $24. 6174c. Binns, Archie. LIGHTSHIP. New York. 1934. 5th printing. 345pp. A literary sensation of its time, Lightship was published simultaneously in London and in the United States. More recently, pages have been discovered and newly bound and offered for sale. These are the original copys and binding, not newly bound. Interesting fictional story of the small but interesting world bound by the hull of a Pacific Coast light-ship. A close look at their work and their relationships. Some staining to wraps, otherwise contents clean, tight. (VG-). $28. 8508. Semmens, Jason. EDDYSTONE – 300 YEARS. Cornwall, UK. 1998. 176p. Soft wraps. Illustrated with plates and b/w photographs and drawings, including one large fold-out plate of Winstanley’s own print of the 1699 rebuilt lighthouse. Forward by Howard Cooper of Trinity House, London. One of the nicest and most complete accounts of the unique history of the lighthouses that have stood on this site, published at the tercentenary of the first. A quality publication that will enhance your library. (M). $52. 6326. U. S. Coast Guard. MERCHANT MARINE SAFETY MANUAL. CG-203. 1955. Approx. 400pp. USCG Ring bound. Contains the instructions governing the Coast Guard administration of the laws, conventions, treaties, rules and regulations regarding merchant marine safety activities. Includes inspection and certification of vessels, issuance of licenses, manning of vessels, casualty investigations, etc. Well used. (G-). $12. 8468b. [commemorative cup & saucer] c.1900 A more petite, bright commemorative cup and saucer featuring a beautiful, detailed full color image of "Atlantic City Lighthouse [and Life-Saving Station]" on a rose color background. The delicate, bright cup measures 2 ½" in diameter and 2 ½" high with a 5 ¼" saucer, and both are enhanced by a beautiful decorative gilt trim. Labeled "Made in Germany." Very clean, no cracks or checks, a very detailed, pretty little item for your display and quite rare. (VG). $78. LG-62. [cup/saucer] c.1900. Bright, gilt edged, white china commemorative cup with saucer featuring a beautiful clear, detailed full colored image of the "Portland Head Light, Cape Elizabeth, Me." A very pretty and desirable set, the cup measures 2 3/4" in diameter and 2" high, the saucer 5 ¼" diameter, and is enhanced by a petite decorative gilt border around the handles and around the rims. Superb colored image. "[by] Ravaria." A beautiful display piece. (VG). (Shown at left) $86.
6660g. Cape Cod Lighthouse Commemorative Plate This lighthouse plate is quite beautiful, and features six vintage images including Cape Cod [Highland] Light, Nauset Light, Old Cape Cod Windmill, Beach Scene and Old Fisherman. The detailed images are of rose-maroon on white hand crafted porcelain, with a beautiful, bright rose floral border. This plate was probably made in 1930’s - 50’s for the tourist trade. This is a bright and pretty item for display or for gift giving and is certainly a collectors’ item. 7 5/8" diameter. (VG). $68. 6716c. Mitford, Jessica. GRACE HAD AN ENGLISH HEART. New York. 1988. 159p. DJ. The story of the legendary Grace Darling, the daughter of a lighthouse keeper on the Northern coast of England. In 1838 Grace and her father rowed more than a mile to rescue passengers and crew of a foundering steamship, a deed that was to gain her immortality. One of the first "media" heroines, mush of this book is an account of how Victorian journalism rose to the occasion, taking the simple daughter from life into legend. With color illustrations and paintings. As new. (M). $32. 7280(3). Holland, F. Ross. LIGHTHOUSES. Metro Books. 1995. 120p. DJ. 8VO. Filled with breathtaking color and vintage photographs, LIGHTHOUSES guides you through the history and development of lighthouses in the Western world. Filled with fascinating stories of individual lighthouses, and a nostalgic look at the keepers who have devoted their lives to the daily maintenance and operation of the lights. Another wonderful and valuable lighthouse addition by this well known historian. (M). $19.95. 8399. Poyer, D. C., HATTERAS BLUE. New York. 1989. 227p. DJ. A novel. In 1945 Lieutanant Commander Lyle Galloway II, U. S. Coast Guard, is on patrol off Cape Hatteras. Though the war with Germany has ended, not all Nazis plan to surrender. Suddenly, the radar on his old destroyer picks up a contact….today, as they explore a wreck off the coast, they uncover a greater secret, at large after forty years, a plot as deep as the currents off Hatteras. Ranks with the best of military fiction. (VG+). $28. 8518. Cox, Barry. LIFEBOAT GALLANTRY – R. N. L. I. MEDALS AND HOW THEY WERE WON. London. 1998. 454p. DJ. Just released, imported from England. Since the foundation of the Royal national Lifeboat Institution on 4 March 1824, just over 2,400 medals – gold, silver, and since 1917 bronze – have been awarded for gallantry in saving life from shipwreck. This is the first complete list of all such awards to be published, together of details of the services involved; from acts of individual heroism to the combined efforts of lifeboat crews: hours spent at sea to effect rescues in raging storms: incredible feats of endurance of men rowing and sailing lifeboats before the advent of motor: the dangers of mines and aerial attacks in wartime, and much more. This is not only a book of reference but is also a record of valiant deeds and selfless efforts of those who have risked their own lives to rescue others from the sea. Illustrated with some wonderful photographs, on quality paper. A must for reading and reference. (M). $68. 826b. Warner, Oliver. THE LIFE-BOAT SERVICE – A History of the Royal National Life-Boat Institution 1824-1974. London. 1974. 321p. DJ. To commemorate the first 150 years of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, distinguished naval historian Oliver Warner was commissioned to write this history. The R.N.L.I. has been responsible for saving nearly 100,000 lives and the author covers all of this and more. In the well illustrated pages, Mr. Warner covers the courage and matchless seamanship, the progress from pulling and sailing boats to the diesel powered boats of today, the daily routine at the more than 200 life-boat stations on the British Isles, and much more. A proud and moving chronicle, with great detail. (VG). $48. 7109d. Ballantyne, R. M. THE LIFEBOAT - A Tale of Our Coast Heroes. London. Nd. c.1880. 251p. DJ. 16MO. In this scarce title, the author tells of the work of the lifeboat in wreck and rescue with the aid of fictional characters. Through the many chapters one learns of the extensive history of the lifeboat and the work of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution, as well as their equipment including surfboat and rocket apparatus. With colour illustrations. Very nice blue embossed binding, light wear, quite clean and bright. (VG). $44. 9144. [advertisement] UNIVERSAL ‘JEEP’ JOINS THE UNITED STATES COAST GUARD. Nice full page b/w illustrated advertisement from October 31, 1946 shows a vintage Willys Jeep pulling a Coast Guard surfboat op the beach, with the CG life-saving station and lighthouse just visible in the background. The text of the add mentions that "When tragedy threatens offshore, the Coast Guard must get there – and dows! To aid in rescue work…200 new Universal "Jeeps" will soon wear the colors of the … Coast Guard…." Great for framing whether you have an interest in the Coast Guard, or in Jeeps [I learned to drive on our 1948 Willys Jeep and kept it for 40 years.] $32. 9268. Kelsey, Albert. PROGRAM AND RULES OF THE SECOND COMPETITION FOR THE SELECTION OF AN ARCHITECT FOR THE MONUMENTAL LIGHTHOUSE WHICH THE NATIONS OF THE WORLD WILL ERECT IN THE DOMINICAN REPUBLIC TO THE MEMORY OF CHRISTOPHER COLUMBUS TOGETHER WITH A REPORT OF THE INTERNATIONAL JURY, THE PREMIATED AND MANY OTHER DESIGNS SUBMITTED IN THE FIRST CONTEST. Pan-American Union, 1930. Folio, blue cloth, 187 pp., 2 folding plans, many plates, some in color. A fine copy. An extremely rare account of the contest held to pick an architect to design a memorial lighthouse on the coast of the Dominican Republic, in the memory of Christopher Columbus. The Pan American Union, which included the United States voted in 1927 to complete this project and raise the necessary funds. This scarce text is filled with over a hundred photos and diagrams of proposals for such a lighthouse with descriptive text, including many most extravagant designs. Clean, crisp, in very good condition. Quite sought after, usually retails for $400+. (VG+). $285 net. 9322. Richardson, John. STEAMBOAT LORE OF THE PENOBSCOTT. Rockland, Maine. 1971. 5th. 208p. DJ. An informal story of steamboating in Maine’s Penobscott Region, presented in over 300 vintage photographs and detailed text. "Steamboat Lore" tells the dramatic human story as steam navigation developed in the region, from its earliest beginnings up until the last sailing of the great white flyers. Includes the intensely interesting story of the loss of the Steamer Portland. Great reading. (G). $20. 9217. Huntress, Keith. NARRATIVES OF SHIPWRECKS AND DISASTERS 1586-1860. Iowa State University Press. 1973. 248p. Unbound printer’s proofs, stapled by signature. A scholarly compilation of narratives of 24 notable shipwrecks with detailed accounts and a wealth of information. Included are such famous shipwrecks as the Nottingham Galley off Boon Island, the Brig Tyrrel off Sandy Hook, shipwreck of the French Frigate Medusa, destruction of the whale-ship Essex (Herman Melville based his last chapter in his book Moby-Dick on this incident.), loss of the Albion off Fastnet Rock, fatal explosion of the boiler on the steamship Helen MacGregor at Memphis, loss of the steam packet Home, and many more. Also includes a lengthy listing of narratives published of shipwrecks and disasters since the 1500’s. Nicely illustrated with period woodcut engravings. A most interesting and valuable work. (G). $62. 9350. Starbuck, Alexander. HISTORY OF THE AMERICAN WHALE FISHERY. Secaucus. 1989. 777p. DJ. One of the most authoritative works on the subject by well known Nantucket authority. Recounts the techniques and ships of the great days of whaling, with a virtually complete statistical survey of the voyages made by American whalers from the major East Coast ports. Truly one of the classics of whaling literature, this volume deserves a place along side Moby Dick in any maritime library. (M). $19. 9294. na. NANTUCKET LIFE-SAVING MUSEUM. pp. 23-25 Historic Nantucket. July 1972. Nantucket Historical Association. Full issue, soft wraps. Nice article describing the "new" Nantucket Life-Saving Museum and its formation, with a bit of history of Nantucket’s four life-saving stations. Includes two wonderful photographs of the original Surfside station, and a cover image of Captain [Keeper] Joseph Winslow posing at the Surfside station in the Services’ new gutta-percha life-saving suit, which failed to gain popularity. Includes a number of other interesting historical Nantucket articles. (VG). $14. 9306. FALL RIVER [STEAMSHIP] LINE JOURNAL. Vol. 55. February 1933. 28p. Soft wraps. Wonderful early Fall River Steamship Line journal presenting advertisements and articles promoting the line’s excursions, and providing sailing schedules and general information. Included is a five page article entitled "U. S. Coast Guard Perfects System of Communication for Emergencies", in which the new unified radio system being put in place by the Coast Guard to direct cutters and beach units to vessels in distress is described. With five photos of breeches buoy and surfboat rescues. Also includes listing of New England lighthouses along the steamship routes, with descriptions and characteristics. (VG-). $20. 9362. ed. Margaret E. Sangster. HOLIDAY STORIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE. New York. 1896. 320. This is a small approx. 5 3/4 x 4 inches hardback book consisting of 320 numbered pages. Publication by The Christian Herald New York. One Black and white illustration of a teacher reading to her students noted on the title page. Contents are of 30 different stories , some as follows: A Christmas Frolic, The Lighthouse Lamp, The Middle Daughter, The Piped Piper of Hamelin, The Golden Bird, Little Red Cap, Freedom’s Silent Host, The Breeze From the Peak, Our Cats and Presence Of Mind. The Light-House Lamp is a poem by Margaret E. Sangster that goes a bit like this: "….There were only three on the light-house isle, But father had trimmed the lamp, And set it burning a weary while In the morning’s dusk and damp. Long before night I’ll be back,…." Its 13 stanzas are well worth the price of the book. Library stamp is in the front with library jacket in the back. Book is overall in good condition for its age with spine intact though hinges weak. Covering is green and red and gilt lettering, with edges frayed at corners and covering scuffed. (G). $22 9401. Ringwald, Donald C., THE HUDSON RIVER DAY LINE – The Story of a Great American Steamboat Company. Berkeley, Ca. 1965. 228p. DJ. With over 250 remarkable vintage photographs and detailed text, the author relates the history of steam-boating on the Hudson River from the days of Robert Fulton to the 1960’s. Although the emphasis is on the Hudson River Day Line, almost all of the companies who operated on the river are covered. With an elegance virtually unmatched, the company reached its zenith in the 1920’s and boasted the largest fleet of steamers to be found on any river. Filled with countless large, superbly detailed photographs, makes wonderful reading. (VG-). $32. 9409. [nautical magazine] THE RUDDER. June 1944. 72p. Soft wraps. Interesting World War II magazine for the yachter and those that make their living from the sea. Includes a number of interesting articles of the day on sailing craft, navigation and various cruises. Includes Sailing the Grenadines [island chain], Tahiti, Getting off when aground, Yacht Design – Rigs and Sail Plane, Rope, Sailing with your wife, Square Rigged Abraham Rydberg, Plens for a day sailer cruising boat, Boating as a Business, and more. In addition, this edition is filled with hundreds of large, illustrated adds featuring World War II vessels, engines, and more. Quiote interesting reading. Light wear and moisture to edges but overall good. (G+). $8. 9438. Baker, W. A. and Tre Tryckare. THE ENGINE POWERED VESSEL. New York. 1965. 267p. DJ. From paddle wheel to nuclear power, this volume traces the development of motor powered vessels through the ages. Particularly striking are the more than 255 original illustrations and detailed drawings, with 50 in full color. Volume is remarkably detailed yet sweeping in the largeness of its historic scope. Most interesting reading, of excellent quality. Contents clean and tight, covers crisp, dj worn and discolored. (VG). $18. 2001. Sanders, Michael S. THE YARD – Building a Destroyer at the Bath Iron Works. New York. 1999. 253p. DJ. Century old Bath Iron Works has been building some of the finest ships in the U. S. Navy. One of the last vessels to be launched the traditional way, down an inclined ramp or "ways" into the river, the building of the USS Donald Cook is followed through the eyes of the workers. If you have ever wondered actually what goes into the building of a vessel this size, this is the book for you. Step into the daily lives of the welders and pipefitters and riggers and shipfitters – watch the complex evolution as the ship develops. Illustrated throughout with dramatic photographs and diagrams. (M) Published at $26. Our price $23.40. PC-184. Cooper, James A., TOBIAS O’THE LIGHT - A Story of Cape Cod. NY. 1920. 338pp. Another matchless Cape Cod fiction follows Cap’n Tobias, the keeper of the lighthouse, in his efforts at matchmaking which bring forth smiles, then chuckles and finally wild bursts of laughter.’ Clean, tight, some wear. (G+). $24. 20127. WATCHDOGS OF THE SEA – Busy Since Titanic Disaster of 25 Years Ago. The Detroit News. April 11, 1937. 1p. Full page article details the work of the Coast Guard Ice Patrol in protecting shipping in the North Atlantic. Illustrated with two photographs and one large full color illustration of the Titanic as her lifeboats move away from the doomed vessel. Lengthy, detailed article describes the disaster, the events leading up to the establishment of the international Ice Patrol, and the work of the Coast Guard. Fine detail and large size, make this newspaper page of great interest, great for framing. A bit brittle, light soil at one original fold, but quite presentable and readable. (VG-). $18. 2056c. [pennant] Hull Gala Day August 21, 1915. Felt wall pennant features a full color image of Boston Lighthouse on [Little] Brewster Island, and commemorated the Town of Hull Gala Day on August 21, 1915. Green felt pennant bears a 5" round image of the seal of the Town of Hull, along with the words "Hull Gala Day Aug. 21, 1915". Pennant is triangular in shape, and measures 17 ½" long by 7 ½" high. There are a few very small moth holes, but is clean and bright and would be most presentable. An interesting lighthouse or Town of Hull collectible, quite scarce. (G+). $76 net. 7416b. [paperweight] c.1900. Heavy glass paperweight featuring an early c.1900 lithographed image of "The Cliffs" at Highland Light, Cape Cod. This rare item features a nice early lithographed image of the tall clay cliffs, with the light station and wireless station on top. By Samuel Ward Co., Boston, Mass. Clean, a valuable lighthouse collectible. (VG). $48. PC-36. DeWire, Elinor. GUIDE TO FLORIDA LIGHTHOUSES. Englewood, Fl., 1987. 96p. Soft wraps. Filled with over 45 superb vintage and color photographs of some 30 Florida light stations representing many diverse styles of architecture and design. Includes a great deal of historical narrative and presents a wonderful perspective on the Lighthouse Service in the 7th District. As new. (F). $14. 20161. [cover] WEST QUODDY LIGHT, LUBEC, MAINE. Saturday Evening Post. September 22, 1945. Full color cover shows the distinctive red and white banded lighthouse at West Quoddy Head with the faithful keeper trimming the grass around the tower base while their mongrel dog looks on. Beside the tower we see the 1 ½-story keeper’s dwelling with the weekly laundry hung out on the clothesline. A fine image for framing, from a painting by Stevan Dohanos. Clean, crisp. (VG). $28. 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-). $148 net. DM-11. Shomette, Donald G., SHIPWRECKS ON THE CHESAPEAKE – Maritime Disasters on Chesapeake Bay and its Tributaries, 1608-1978. Centreville, Md. 1982. 324p. Fascinating, detailed accounts of the wrecks and rescues of the area. Illustrated with sketches and maps. With large chronological index of vessels lost in the area, this is one of the more interesting and informative accounts of this historic area and a fine reference. As new. (F). $22. 20293. Rand, Rev. Edward A., MARGIE AT THE HARBOR LIGHT. London. nd. c.1910. 240p. Margie is 17 and her dad, a lighthouse keeper is failing a bit and Margie must lend a hand. There is a mystery though, about the previous keeper, gossip in the village, wicked storms, wear and tear on everything but their spirit. A novel for adolescents of a more innocent time. Clean, tight, nicely illustrated binding. (VG+). $24. 535. [stereoview] Cape Neddick Light, York, Maine by Keystone View Co. (c.1910) Very clear, crisp, clean view. (F) $18. 20541b. Lincoln, Joseph C., THE WOMAN-HATERS. New York. 1911. 339p. Green cloth hardcover with oval pictorial paste down of lighthouse keeper. A novel, a tale of the "Eastboro Twin Lights" keeper on Cape Cod, a love story and more apparently based somewhat on fact or so the Forward infers, by one of Cape Cod’s most noted authors of all time. A fine addition to your lighthouse collection. Overall clean, tight, light wear. (VG). $32. 6719c, d. Manning, Gordon P., LIFE IN THE COLCHESTER REEF LIGHTHOUSE. by The Shelburne Museum. 1958. 43p. Soft wraps, clean, crisp. Nicely illustrated. Details the life of the Keepers in this Lake Champlain lighthouse. Includes listing of the keepers who served here during its’ 62 years of service, as well as details on the 1952 move of the lighthouse to the Shelburne Museum in Vermont. (G+). $22. 20247. Mack, E. IDA LEWIS MAZURKA. Philadelphia: Lee & Walker, [c.1869]. Tinted lithographed sheet music cover only, showing Ida Lewis rowing out in a chop to rescue a waving figure in distress. Ida Lewis (1842-1911) was one of the first female lighthouse keeper in the U.S. Her father was a lighthouse keeper in Newport, and by 15 she was assisting him, and was officially appointed keeper of Lime Rock light in 1879. Her first rescue came in 1858 or 59, rowing to the aid of four young men and hauling them all to safety. In 1869, in the midst of a blizzard, she and her brother rescued two men, and the resulting publicity brought her into the national limelight, occasioning this piece, and doubtless others. Light soiling but nicely intact without tears, most presentable for framing. (VG-). $138 net. 7174b. Pullen, [Rear Admiral] Hugh F. THE SEA ROAD TO HALIFAX, Being an Account of the Lights and Buoys of Halifax Harbour. Halifax, N.S. 1980. 80p. Soft wraps. With 14 rare photographs and illustrations, quite an interesting account of the 225 year history of the lights, light-vessels and buoys of the area. Includes most interesting views of early buoy construction. Includes historical sketches and lists of Keepers, etc. Interesting reading. Clean, tight, light wear. (VG). $30. 20536a. Collins, Francis A., THE WIRELESS MAN - His Work And Adventures On Land And Sea. New York. 1913. 251p. [1993 reprint, soft wraps.] Ten chapters detail what it meant to be a wireless operator, professional or amateur, during the early days of spark-gap transmitters. These were the days when communication was uncertain, and shipboard wireless was a lifesaving device. How it works, a shipboard operator's routine and typical messages sent and received, the different codes (Morse and Continental) and who uses them, CQD distress calls, stirring rescues, interesting uses of wireless, military telegraph, and more. Includes fascinating photographs of shipboard wireless rooms and equipment including Marconi apparatus, spark telegraph key, the receiver tuner and antenna switch on the S.S. Mauretania, amateur stations, and much more. This book was written for the young man of the last century's second decade and is most interesting reading for nautical or early radio enthusiasts. (VG+). $19.95. 21127. Williamson, Sonny. SAILING WITH GRANDPA. Marshallberg. 1987. Soft Wraps. Packed with first hand stories and interesting tales of the grand old age of sailing vessels of North Carolina, the men who sailed them and of the hardships that they endured. Included is The Roral Shoal Incident, the 1899 August Storm, the 1918 Tornado, Storm of ’33 and many other accounts. Also includes listing of vessels by date and place built, listings of ship carpenters, boat builders and sailmakers, and much more. (M). $7.95. 7120a,c,d, PC-64. Holland, F. Ross. AMERICA’S LIGHTHOUSES - Their Illustrated History Since 1716. Brattleboro. 1st. 1972. 226p. DJ. 8VO. Filled with historic vintage photographs and illustrations, America’s Lighthouses is one of the best references on the history of the light stations in America in recent memory. Mr. Holland guides you through the history and development of lighthouses in America with fascinating stories of the history and development of individual lighthouses, and a nostalgic look at the keepers who have devoted their lives to the daily maintenance and operation of the lights. One of the earlier and best references on the subject by this well known historian. (VG). $19. 21137. [newspaper] [Francis’s Metallic Life-Boats and Life-Car] LIFE-SAVING EFFORTS. National Intelligencer. January 10, 1854. Original newspaper with ¾ column article describing the recent exhibit on Wall Street of Francis’s Metallic life-boats and life-cars, completely fitted out, for the Life-Saving Station on Sable Island. Also included in the exhibit was a Straton life-boat and other apparatus for "throwing" a life line to a wreck. Includes a description of some of the boats in use in the United States, many of which were named [ the Grace Darling in Philadelphia, The Victoria in Boston, etc.] Includes a good description of much of the equipment, as well as details of a recent rescue by surf boat. Four pages [full issue?], clean, crisp save some light foxing. Extremely rare early account of the work and equipment of Joseph Francis. (G+). $26. 9147d,e. US Coast Guard. AIDS TO MARINE NAVIGATION OF THE UNITED STATES CG-193. Wash. 1965. 35p. Soft wraps. Interesting booklet details the basic principles underlying the marking of coasts and waterways. Includes descriptions of lighthouses, range lights, lightships, fog signals, buoys, daybeacons, chart symbols, early history, and more. (VG). $21. 961. [historic calendar/blotter] c.1936-1952. Early historic calendar/ink blotters were published by The First National Bank of Boston [1784-1952] and featured an illustration of a local lighthouse or Life-Saving Service station. Included is a brief historical sketch describing the location. c. Life-Saving Station at Dorchester Bay. c. February 1952. Description noted that this station was the first of its kind, and in its unique harbor housed two naphtha launches and later another driven by steam. (VG). $24. 2003. Chapelle, Howard I., THE SEARCH FOR SPEED UNDER SAIL 1700-1855. New York. 1967. 451p. DJ. When waterborne transportation was almost entirely by sail, speed became the only standard by which most maritime historians measured progress in American naval architecture. In this book, one of America’s leading historians of naval architecture applies modern principles to examine American sailing vessels over the years from the standpoint of design and sailing efficiency. From Colonial times to the highest development of clipper ships, all types of craft are expertly described and compared. Wonderfully illustrated with over 130 design plans, as well as 50 drawings and illustrations of the vessels. Excellent reading and reference for the student of American sailing craft. (VG). $22. 975. [fold-out plate] LIFE-SAVING SHOT FOR 20-Pdr. B.L. Rifle. Printed fold-out plate. Printed plate disbound from report detailing projectile construction, drawn by W. W. Folger, Lieut. Cmdr., Ordnance Office, Navy Yard, Washington, DC., June 18, 1878. Printed plate is quite clean, measures 9" x 12" and would be quite nice framed. Two light folds but clean, crisp. (VG). $12. 7197ss. [newspaper] A New Light-House. Maine Farmer. November 25, 1852. Short article notes that experiments by Professor Grant into the new Drummond light have been successful and a report is to be made to Congress. The Drummond light, the strongest artificial light known, can be seen by utilizing reflectors throwing a single ray, and by being rotated constantly, thus throwing a single flash. The advantages of the system include a considerable cost savings over the Fresnel light, the best in use. The writer claims that, where ordinary lighthouses are of little use in fog, Professor Grant’s system is so intense that they present the effect known as "heat lightning" as seen through a thick fog. Interesting early work on the subject. Full newspaper contains four pages with articles of the day, only light browning, 4 folds. (G). $18. 7197ww. [newspaper] Mississippi Light-House. THE YANKEE. Boston, Massachusetts. August 1, 1817. Article remarks on the recent proposals for construction of a lighthouse at the mouth of the Mississippi River, which noted that stone for the structure was available in quarries at Havana, Cuba. This article goes into some detail on deposits of quality stone found near St. Augustine which was of suitable quality and quantity to supply all of the country’s light-house needs. This is an extremely early newspaper with a number of interesting political and military articles of the day. Four pages, folded, with overall browning from age and a few stains but most readable and intact. (G). $33.
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