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Engravings, Newspapers, Prints, &c. For Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard items - please visit our Nantucket page. 20118i. THE
UNITED STATES LIGHTHOUSE ESTABLISHMENT. Scientific American.
HC-1,2. (museum prints) Fowey Rocks Iron Pile Lighthouse, Florida. Views from 1875. Wonderful large display prints measure 26” wide by 37 ½” high and are professionally mounted on board for display. Prints are made from the original U. S. Light House Board drawings for the new Fowey Rocks Lighthouse that was completed in 1878. Fowey Rocks Light is located seven miles southeast of Cape Florida on Key Biscayne. The loss of the H.M.S. Fowey in the area was widely known and the treacherous reef just north of the wreck had been christened Fowey Rocks in honor of the vessel. In 1878 the Fowey Rocks Lighthouse had been placed atop the reef to prevent similar tragedies. The lighthouse was completed in 1878, replacing the Cape Florida Lighthouse. The prints were made a few years ago to grace an office wall and would be perfect for a museum display or your den of office. Views are vertical section through the lighthouse tower, and exterior elevation view. Prints are clean save a few very light areas of foxing. (VG). $85 each or $150 pair.
23318. THE BUOY STATION, QUARANTINE LANDING, STATEN ISLAND and THE SANDY HOOK LIGHTSHIP Harper's Weekly. September 27, 1872. Fine close, detailed half-page woodcut engravings drawn by F. S. Cozzens detail the U.S. Light House Establishment buoy dock on Staten Island with quantities of buoys lined up on the dock, and with a lightship and tender moored behind. A second half page engraving beautifully details the Sandy Hook Light Vessel on station, tossing in the sea with a yacht crossing its bow. Nice detail showing both masts with day recognition signals and deck structures. Full issue with accompanying article describes the use of lightships and buoys and the work of the service. Wonderful piece. Unusually clean, crisp, beautiful for display. (VG+). $66 net.
23318d. THE BUOY STATION, QUARANTINE LANDING,
4565r. PERILS
OF THE COAST - THE UNITED STATES LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. Harper’s
Weekly. April 16, 1881. Wonderful, bright, hand colored double page (14” x
21”) engraving of the Lifesavers in action rowing to the wreck, firing a line
to the wreck and patrolling the beach. With half page article describing the
work of the Service. Clean, intact, wonderful colors, quite bright and one of
the nicest for framing. (VG+) $88. 4577e. THE
WRECK OF THE ‘PLINY’ AT 2745.
Crofton, M. THE UNITED STATES LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE Part
I. Once A Week [Newspaper]. April 12, 1892. Part I of a multi-part
article describes the work and equipment of the Lighthouse Service in great
detail. Part I focuses on the administration and particularly the facilities at
the Staten Island Depot. Lengthy 2/3 page article includes rare descriptions
include the buildings there, the library where books are sorted to be sent to
the keepers in wooden library boxes, and quite a bit on the various types of
buoys stored and refitted at the depot. Full issue includes numerous articles
and advertisements of the day – great reading. (VG). $44. 2718.
Crofton, M. THE UNITED STATES LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE Part
II. Once A Week [Newspaper]. April 19, 1892. Part II of a multi-part
article describes the work and equipment of the Lighthouse Service in great
detail. Part II focuses on the lightships, with a good description on life
aboard the South Shoal Lightship, accounts of the life of a lighthouse keeper,
and more. Full issue includes numerous articles and advertisements of the day
– great reading. (VG). $44.
6594b. THE IMPROVEMENT OF THE LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE. Harper’s Weekly. December 22, 1900. c.1890’s. 2p. Excellent article describes the present state of the Lighthouse Service, with improvements in progress and proposed. Photo illustrations include a rare view of the ‘Lighthouse Station’ (LH Depot) at Tompkinsville, Whale Rock Light, Trinity Shoal Light-Ship, York Spit Lighthouse and others. Full issue, clean, crisp, excellent condition. (F-). $68 net.
6587c,d. THE SANDY HOOK LIGHT-SHIP.
Harper’s Weekly. 6587e. THE
SANDY HOOK LIGHT-SHIP. Harper’s Weekly.
4565b. PERILS OF THE COAST - THE UNITED STATES LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. Harper’s Weekly. April 16, 1881. Wonderful, bright, hand colored double page (14" x 21") engraving of the Lifesavers in action rowing to the wreck, firing a line to the wreck and patrolling the beach. With half page article describing the work of the Service. Clean, intact, wonderful colors, quite bright and one of the nicest for framing. (VG) $65. 4565s. PERILS OF
THE COAST - THE UNITED STATES LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. Harper’s Weekly.
April 16, 1881. 3 p. Wonderful, bright, b/w double page (14” x 21”)
engraving of the Lifesavers in action rowing to the wreck, firing a line to the
wreck and patrolling the beach. With half page article describing the work of
the Service, this is a striking item for display. Clean, intact, light wear to
fold, one pinhole, disbound. Distinctive and one of the nicer for framing.
(VG-). $38. 27121.
LIFE SAVING STATION AT 4579c.
THE WRECK OF THE " 27482.
LIFE-SAVING AT
21293f. MODERN
LIGHTHOUSES, LIGHTSHIPS, BUOYS, ETC. Scientific American.
8495f. [Life-Saving Service] DEATH
ON ECONOMY. Harper’s Weekly. December 29, 1877. Superb full page
cartoon by renowned illustrator Thomas Nast depicts a mean-spirited ‘Uncle
Sam’ viewing bodies washed ashore from the wreck of the Huron, exclaiming “I
suppose I must spend a little on Life-Saving Service, Life-boat Stations,
Life-boats, Surf-boats, etc.; but it is too bad to be obliged to waste so much
money.” This political comment came at the time of the inception of the U. S.
Life-Saving Service when Sumner Kimball was fighting in Congress for funds to
build the Service. The plight of the Service came to public attention when the
Huron came to its end on the Outer Banks of North Carolina with the loss of 98
persons, costing many lives, and exposing the inadequacy of the volunteer
system. In creating this image, Thomas Nast had done much to fuel the anger of
the public over the unnecessary loss of Navy lives, and his depiction of Uncle
Sam as a penny-pinching and uncaring figure was certain to capture the public's
attention – this was not the patriotic Uncle Sam, but one who bitterly
complained about the expense of saving lives! Illustrator Thomas Nast is famed
as the creator of the bearded image of Uncle Sam that we know today, as well as
the image of the plump, jolly Santa Clause and his illustrations demand a
premium in historic circles. This is a wonderful early illustration and a must
for anyone illustrating a book on the subject. One page, clean. Just a hint of
foxing to margins, perfect for framing. (VG). $54.
4422e. ELECTRICALLY
LIGHTED, STEAM, LIGHTSHIP FOR SERVICE OFF 4422c. ELECTRICALLY LIGHTED, STEAM,
LIGHTSHIP FOR SERVICE OFF 2045g.
LIGHTHOUSE
SERVICE MEN RECHARGING A GAS BUOY AT SEA. Scientific American. 2045h.
LIGHTHOUSE SERVICE MEN RECHARGING A GAS BUOY AT SEA.
Scientific American.
4574v. THE
LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. Harper’s Weekly.
5455d. THE
KEEPER’S CHRISTMAS DINNER. Harper’s Weekly. December 5, 1891. 1p.
Beautiful hand-colored, detailed, full page engraving shows the Keeper of an
offshore light (
6167c.
5456u. A
VISIT TO A LIGHT-HOUSE. Harper’s Weekly.
26223. (Architect’s view) South
Elevation of Winstanley's Lighthouse upon the Edystone Rock. c.1886.
American Architect and Building News. September 25, 1886. A beautifully
detailed, hand colored, original plan image from the American Architect and
Building News. This image is extremely hard to find, as the American Architect
and Building News not only had a very small circulation during that time, but
very few were actually preserved or colored as this has been. It measures 8.75
by 13.25 inches and had been professionally matted. Overall size 10.75 by
15.75 inches (with border). The first lighthouse to be erected on the Eddystone
Rocks was an octagonal wooden structure built by Henry
Winstanley. Construction started in 1696
and the light was first lit on November 14, 1698. The lighthouse survived
its first winter but was found to be badly in need of repair. In doing this, the
top of the structure was removed and replaced, a fact which causes some sources
to state that there have been five lighthouses on the Eddystone Rock.
Winstanley's tower then lasted in its modified state until the Great Storm of
1703 erased almost all trace of it. Winstanley was on the lighthouse at
the time, completing some additions to the structure. No trace was ever found of
him. Shrink wrapped, beautiful for framing. (F). $128.
9243h. THE
UNITED STATES LIGHT HOUSE SERVICE – Its History, Growth and Methods.
6239g. THE
UNITED STATES [LIGHTHOUSES AND] LIFE-SAVING SERVICE ON THE
2680. “THE
LAST MAN TO LEAVE THE SHIP – Brave Captain of A Stranded Vessel Going Ashore
in the Breeches Buoy”. Leslie’s Illustrated Weekly. April 22,
1909. Striking full page 11” x 16” illustration by artist Arthur E. Jameson
(American 1872), depicts the ship’s captain clutching the lines of the
breeches buoy as he is hauled ashore during a heavy storm. This close depiction
shows the breeches buoy apparatus in great detail, with the stricken vessel
foundering behind him. Close and clear, this makes a superb item for framing or
illustration. Clean, crisp, nice view. (VG+). $34. 8219b. THE
BUILDING AND THE EXHIBIT OF THE UNITED STATES LIFE-SAVING SERVICE ON THE
2618. “THE
BREECHES BUOY by W. J. Aylward” Collier’s Magazine. September 8,
1906. Striking full color full page 11” x 15” illustration
depicts a shipwrecked sailor clutching the lines of the breeches buoy as he is
hauled ashore during a heavy storm. This close depiction shows the breeches buoy
apparatus as other sailors await their turn at rescue. W. J. Aylward (1875-1956)
was born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin and was a student of Howard Pyle. He is
best known for his illustrations of the sea and related nautical subjects. He
also illustrated Jack London's Sea Wolf, Jules Verne's Twenty Thousand Leagues
Under the Sea as well as many other books on naval or marine subjects. Printed
in full color, this makes a good period item for framing or illustration. Clean,
crisp, full issue with many period articles on various subjects. (VG+).
$34. 25371. A LIGHTSHIP ADRIFT by Walter Wood. The Illustrated London News. November 7, 1903. Full issue. Lengthy two page fictional tale of British seamen who plot to set a North Sea lightship adrift in order to win the salvage rights and pay for towing her into port. Clean, full issue with many period articles on various subjects. (VG). $42. Framed prints Just in, perfect for gifts are these fine professionally double matted and framed period engravings of lighthouse heroine Ida Lewis, Life-Saving Service rescues, Cape Hatteras Lightship No. 72 and more. All ready to open the package and hang on your wall. All engravings are original period pieces in VG+ or better condition.
BR-70. ELECTRICALLY
LIGHTED, STEAM, LIGHTSHIP FOR SERVICE OFF BR-69. MISS
IDA LEWIS, THE HEROINE OF
BR-73. TO
THE RESCUE! - HURRYING WITH A SURF-BOAT TO THE SCENE OF A WRECK.
Harper’s Weekly.
BR-75. SAVED FROM THE WRECK. Harper’s Weekly [Supplement] December 23, 1871. 2p. Beautiful, large double page 15” x 21” engravings of surfman removing victims from breeches buoy. Large engraving details the life-saver aiding the unconscious victim with child after just arriving on the beach in the buoy. Framed to 20” x 26”, double matted in green and gray. Striking piece. (F-). $188. BR-74. THE
PROPOSED NEW DIAMOND SHOAL LIGHTHOUSE OFF CAPE HATTERAS. Scientific
American. June 11, 1904. Full front page article with illustration of the proposed
new offshore Diamond Shoal lighthouse off Cape Hatteras. Includes complete
descriptive article. Framed to 17 ½” x 22” , double matted in shades
of green and buff. Quite attractive. (F-). $142.
BR-71. SCENES IN THE LIFE OF A WRECKER. Harper’s Weekly. February 21, 1874. Wonderful large 10” x 14” full page illustration depicts the life and work of a wrecker in a large central illustration and 10 vignettes. Includes firing the rocket and mortar to effect a rescue, landing the crew, the underwriters at work, welcoming the crew at the hut, laying in stores, salvaging timber, divers at work, and more. Framed to 16” x 20” , double matted in shades of green. Superb image. (F-). $148. 6112n. SKETCHES
OF THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES [The Life-Savers of 711b. DABOLL’S
FOG-TRUMPET IN THE BRITISH CHANNEL. Harper’s Weekly. 25390.
SALE. We just got in 3 of this sought after illustration at a great price: 4718dd, ee, gg. CHRISTMAS EVE IN A LIGHT-HOUSE. Harper’s Weekly. December 30, 1876. 1pp. Beautiful, 11”x15”, full front page detailed woodcut illustration showing the undaunted light-keeper scraping ice from the lantern amidst a raging storm. Seen many times as a re-print, this original would be beautiful matted and framed. Also included in this 1876 Christmas issue, is a large full page illustration “Twas the Night Before Christmas” by famed illustrator Thomas Nast. Thomas Nast is famed as the creator of the bearded image of Uncle Sam that we know today, as well as the image of the plump, jolly Santa Clause and this first of his Santa Clause illustrations demand a premium in historic circles. b/w. Full issue, clean and crisp. (VG+). $98.
6111h. BR-67. TYPICAL
LIGHT-HOUSES OF THE UNITED STATES. Harper’s Weekly.
25180. UP IN 4576c. THE
WRECK OF THE “METIS” – THROWN UP ON THE BEACH. Harper’s
Weekly. September 21, 1872. 1p. Beautiful large, full page multi (4)
illustration of the wreck off 6112b. SKETCHES
OF THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES
. Harper’s Weekly. 4565p. PERILS OF THE COAST - THE UNITED STATES LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. Harper’s Weekly. April 16, 1881. Full issue. Wonderful, bright, b/w double page (14” x 21”) engraving of the Lifesavers in action rowing to the wreck, firing a line to the wreck and patrolling the beach. With half page article describing the work of the Service, this is a striking item for display. Clean though some toning and edge staining, slight openings at fold where sewn. A distinctive piece, would mat well for framing. (G+). $18. 25183. BY
THE BREECHES BUOY. The Illustrated Christian Weekly. December 3,
1887. Full cover illustration details the men on the September 22nd wreck of the
schooner Ada F. Whitney being pulled ashore by breeches buoy by the men of the
Poyner’s Hill Life Saving Station, 25181. OUR
COAST GUARDIANS. The Illustrated Christian Weekly. November 3, 1888.
Full page illustration depicts the Life Saving Service crew firing the rocket
apparatus to a wrecked vessel as they set up the breeches buoy apparatus. Good
detail of equipment, with short article. Full issue. Clean save a few spots of
foxing. (VG). $38. 25182. IN THE HOLLOW OF HIS HAND. The Illustrated Christian Weekly. May 22, 1886. Lengthy article by Margaret E. Sangster describes the feelings of fear and thankfulness of the passengers and crew of a foundering steamer as the first lines from the Life Saving Service reach their doomed craft. Includes fill page cover illustration of a surfman as he removes a fainted women and child from the breeches buoy. Full issue. Clean save a few spots of foxing. (VG). $42.
720L,m,n. BEACONS ALONG THE SOUTHERN COAST.
Harper’s Weekly. 6112m. SKETCHES OF THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE OF THE
UNITED STATES – THE LIFE-SAVERS OF
4565o. PERILS OF THE COAST - THE UNITED STATES
LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. Harper’s Weekly. April 16, 1881. 3 p.
Wonderful, bright, b/w double page (14” x 21”) engraving of the Lifesavers
in action rowing to the wreck, firing a line to the wreck and patrolling the
beach. With half page article describing the work of the Service, this is a
striking item for display. Clean, intact, light wear to fold. Distinctive and
one of the nicest for framing. (VG-). $48.
5456s. A VISIT TO A LIGHT-HOUSE.
Harper’s Weekly. 5456r. A VISIT TO A LIGHT-HOUSE. Harper’s Weekly. January 15, 1876. 2pp. Exquisite hand colored double-page, 14"x21", multiple engravings offering a glimpse of the various duties of a light-keeper and the labor and diligence required to keep the great structure in order, with accompanying descriptive article (centers around an offshore light in Great Britain). This is definitely one for display. Only light wear at fold, only very light overall browning, excellent for dry-mounting and framing. (VG+) $76.
V-01. [print]
Large 17 ½” x 21 ½” b/w print taken from original lithograph of Minot’s
Ledge Light House, Massachusetts Bay near Cohasset c.1860. Taken from
the original, this superb rendition is perfect for framing. Detailed views
include full elevation and sectional view of entire light tower, with sectional
plan views through various elevations. Legend includes numerous statistics on
the tower construction and dimensions. Printed on a beautiful buff woven stock,
this would look wonderful framed for a display or wall decoration. (M).
$15.95 each.
2578.
(engraving) “Keeping the Light” c.1885.
Worthington’s Annual. Excellent 6” x 8” engraved illustration shows the
keeper’s tending to the reflector lamps while the assistant cranks up the
weights. Great details of this early lighting apparatus – perfect for
illustration or for framing. Clean, crisp. (VG+). $48.
2584. THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. Frank
Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. January 25, 1873. Detailed and interesting
half-page article contains two beautiful engravings of the Life-Saving Service
from the Seabright,
Life Saving Service Political Satire. The Judge, a weekly satirical magazine was established in 1881 by a number of artists who seceded from the staff of the popular weekly Puck Magazine. President Grover Cleveland did not see himself as an activist President with his own agenda to pursue, but rather as a guardian or watchdog of Congress. While several important pieces of legislation became law during his terms -- most notably bills controlling the railroads and distributing land to Native Americans -- he did not initiate any of it. During his second term, Cleveland also had to deal with the most severe depression the nation had ever suffered. By 1894, the U.S. economy was reeling from an 18 percent unemployment rate. His decisions during his two terms sparked a great deal of criticism at the time as well as later from historians. A supporter of the Republican Party, Puck Magazine owner William J. Arkell persuaded his cartoonists to attack the Democratic administration of Grover Cleveland. Under the editorial leadership of Isaac Gregory, Judge allied with the Republican Party and supported the candidacy of William McKinley largely through the cartoons of leading cartoonist Grant Hamilton, Halrymple and others. With G.O.P. aid, Judge boomed during the '80s and '90s, surpassing its rival publication in content and circulation. By the early 1890s, the circulation of the magazine reached 50,000. We have been fortunate to find two political cartoons during this era using the Life Saving Service as the cartoonist’s vehicle to express his displeasure with the Cleveland administration. U-05. BAR
LIGHT-HOUSE, MOUTH OF 6109e,f. THE NEW LIGHT-SHIP FOR
23384. [Framed Lighthouse Prints ] Here is a pair of nicely framed lighthouse prints that were taken from early woodcut engravings. We are not certain of the date on these items but we believe that they may be earlier and possibly framed in the 1970's-1980's. The first print is titled Phare d'Edystonel, and the second print is titled Minot's Ledge Lighthouse. The detailing on these prints is fantastic! These prints are matted and presented in handsome frames with antique style molding and wood design finish. Both frames are complete with glass, paper backings and wire for hanging attached, and are ready for immediate display upon arrival. On the edges of the frames there are a few minor areas that need to be retouched but overall, both frames are in EXTREMELY GOOD CONDITION! These items would look exceptionally nice displayed together in your home, or office, or would make a charming gift for any collector of lighthouses! Overall Size: Approximately 14" x 18 1/4". (VG+). Set 2 framed prints: $126 net. 22297b. [Massachusetts Humane Society] THE LATE DISASTROUS STORM ON THE MASSACHUSETTS COAST – SCENES AND INCIDENTS. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. December 8, 1888. This too is certainly one of the best views that I have yet found and one of only a few depicting the men and equipment o f the Massachusetts Humane Society. Large full page illustration includes the Humane Society surfboat and beach apparatus cart in front of the boathouse at Marblehead, Mass. A sign above the boathouse door reads "Massachusetts Humane Society". Additional illustrations include the Hunt gun and projectile, a vessel ashore on Nantasket Beach, and a view of the last remaining survivor of the Higginson preparing to leap from the rigging. Additional large illustrations include bodies ashore at Scituate after the disastrous 1888 storm, a similar scene of the destruction near the Highland Station on the New Jersey coast. Includes a ¼ - page article describing the ferocious "Portland Gale" and the havoc wrought. Extremely difficult to find and would be superb matted and framed. Clean, crisp, full issue. A perfect companion to the February 16, 1889 issue THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE ON THE MASSACHUSETTS COAST – THE NIGHT ALARM: RUNNING OUT THE LIFEBOAT . (VG+). $118 net.
22297c. [Massachusetts Humane Society] THE LATE DISASTROUS STORM ON THE MASSACHUSETTS COAST – SCENES AND INCIDENTS [hand colored]. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. December 8, 1888. This too is certainly one of the best views that I have yet found and one of only a few depicting the men and equipment o f the Massachusetts Humane Society. Large hand colored full page illustration includes the Humane Society surfboat and beach apparatus cart in front of the boathouse at Marblehead, Mass. A sign above the boathouse door reads "Massachusetts Humane Society". Additional illustrations include the Hunt gun and projectile, a vessel ashore on Nantasket Beach, and a view of the last remaining survivor of the Higginson preparing to leap from the rigging. Extremely difficult to find and would be superb matted and framed. Clean, crisp. A perfect companion to the February 16, 1889 issue THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE ON THE MASSACHUSETTS COAST – THE NIGHT ALARM: RUNNING OUT THE LIFEBOAT . (F-). $128 net. 21403c. [Massachusetts Humane Society] THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE ON THE MASSACHUSETTS COAST – THE NIGHT ALARM: RUNNING OUT THE LIFEBOAT. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. February 16, 1889. This is certainly one of the best views that I have yet found and one of only a few depicting the men and equipment o f the Massachusetts Humane Society. I will let the image speak for itself, save to note that the engraved sign above the boathouse door reads "Massachusetts Humane Society" as does the bow of their surfboat. Extremely difficult to find and would be superb matted and framed. Clean, crisp, with one light original fold. A perfect companion to the December 8, 1888 issue THE LATE DISASTROUS STORM ON THE MASSACHUSETTS COAST – SCENES AND INCIDENTS . (VG+). $144 net. 21376. [Coast Guardsman cover] Every Week Magazine. December 31, 1917. Full issue. Special full color cover shows an early Coastguardsman at see peering through his telescope, presumably at some distant vessel. Wonderful close view shows great detail of officer in his yellow slicker and his early uniform cap, and of the telescope itself which is rarely pictured. Cover accompanies an article by H. Addington Bruce entitled What Makes Men Brave. Superb image for illustration or for decoration. Full issue, a bit soiled and frayed about the edges but otherwise clean, flat and intact. (VG-). $38. 4574s. THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE.
Harper’s Weekly.
23274. "LIFE SAVING APPARATUS AT WORK ON THE NORFOLK COAST – The Wreck of the Norwegian Ship "Esras". The Sphere. March 30, 1901.. Striking full page 11" x 16" illustration depicts a sailor clutching the lines of the breeches buoy as he is hauled ashore during a heavy storm. This close depiction shows the breeches buoy apparatus in great detail, with his shipmates on board the vessel anxiously awaiting their turn. Short article details the events of the rescue and the efforts of the Cromer and Sheringham Rocket Brigades in gaining a line to the ship and effecting the rescue. Close, clear, this makes a superb item for framing or illustration. Clean, crisp, nice view. (F-). $48. 9331b. DESTRUCTION OF THE IRON LIGHTHOUSE, ON 6239d,e,f. THE UNITED STATES [LIGHTHOUSES AND] LIFE-SAVING SERVICE ON THE GREAT LAKES - Its Extent, Usefulness and Peculuar Features by an Officer of the Service.] Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. January 28, 1882. 2p. Beautiful, bright, hand-colored full page multiple engravings of 11 lighthouse and Life-Saving Service scenes of the Great Lakes. Includes Buffalo LSS Station No. 5, LSS and lighthouse at Charlotte, NY., Marblehead, Ohio LSS., breeches buoy drill, launching the surfboat, Lake Superior LSS No. 10, scene inside the life-saving station, Lake Erie lighthouse, Point Aux-Barques Light, Fairport Light, Sturgeon Point, MI. light. Includes half-page article on obverse. Superb images for framing, one of the nicest that I’ve seen on the subject. Clean, bright, fine for framing. (VG+). $68 net. 6272d. SAVED FROM THE WRECK. Harper’s Weekly [Supplement] December 23, 1871. 2p. Beautiful, large double page engravings of surfman removing victims from breeches buoy. Large engraving details the life-saver aiding the unconscious victim with child after just arriving on the beach in the buoy. Includes short article on reverse. Slight wear to fold but does not affect illustration. (VG-). $34. 21374a. THE APPARATUS OF THE UNITED STATES LIFE SAVING SERVICE by Waldon Fawcett. Scientific American. December 29, 1906. Superb double page 16" x 22" article detailed the modern equipment used by the Life-Saving Service. Especially nice are the 11 large photographs detailing the equipment in use. Included are surfboat use and drills, loading the surfboat onto its carriage, using the hawser cutter, reefing [faking] the line after using the Lyle gun, rigging the tripod for the breeches buoy, and more. Here are some views and details of the operation that are rarely seen, along with an interesting descriptive article. Most desirable views and article. Full issue. (VG+). $58 net. 23178. A BIT OF NEW HAMPSHIRE – WHITE ISLAND LIGHT, ISLES OF SHOALS. Harper’s Weekly. August 13, 1887. 1 p. Fine full page of multiple engravings showing scenes of the New Hampshire coast. Central in the collage is a close view of the lighthouse on White Island with the long wooden walkway leading to the tall cylindrical tower. Other views include: the Islas of Shoals view, the Old Stone Church, Fort McClary blockhouse in Portsmouth, Hampton Beach, Portsmouth Harbor, Rye Beach, Old Fort Point, Boar’s Head, and more. Excellent for framing. (VG). $18. 23179. THE ELECTRIC-LIGHT, ST. CATHERINE’S POINT, ISLE OF WIGHT. Harper’s Bazar. February 9, 1889. Superb full 2 page 15" x 21" engraving details seven views of the lighthouse apparatus in use at the lighthouse. Large detailed views include: Automatic Rotating Dioptric Lantern consisting of sixteen panels of vertical lenses, including rotating apparatus; the light viewed from below showing divergent rays; Electric lamp fitted with fluted carbons; Engine room containing three 36-horsepower compound engines; Appearance of light ten miles out at sea; Light-house and officer’s residences seen from the cliff; Fog-horn apparatus consisting of four cylinders containing air at high pressure; and more. With original fold, fine for framing. (VG). $48. 6235. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS OF ELECTRICITY AS AN INDUSTRIAL ART by Schuyler S. Wheeler. Harper’s Weekly Supplement. c.1900. Two page detailed article discusses the new science of electricity and its various applications in lighthouses as well as domestic uses. Includes large engraving showing its light shining out, labeled "The Largest Light in the World". Clean, crisp, disbound. (VG). $9. 6112L. SKETCHES OF THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE OF THE UNITED STATES [The Life-Savers of America and England]. Harper’s Weekly. January 21, 1888. 4p. Beautiful full page multiple engravings show 10 U. S. Life-Saving Service scenes including Dragging the Life-Boat, The Gun Cart, Launching, Signaling to a Vessel, Firing a Line and five others in a wonderful full page display. Also includes a three page article on the subject by Gustav Kobbe with six additional engraved illustrations of lifeboats. Full issue, clean, crisp, fine for framing or reference. (VG). $48. 2355. HUMANE AND NOBLE WORK OF THE LIFE-SAVING CREWS. Leslie’s Weekly. August 10, 1905. 1p. Beautiful full page multiple photo views of life-saving crews demonstrating their equipment. Rare views scarcely seen before include surfmen faking the shot line and then a second view ready for shooting. Also includes rare side view of a beach apparatus cart while unreeling the hawser, working at the drill pole, and more. Quite nice for framing. Clean, bright. (VG). $48. 9479e. LIGHT BOAT AT MINOT’S LEDGE. Gleason’s Pictorial Drawing-Room Companion. July 12, 1851. Full issue. 7½" x 10". Beautiful detailed early woodcut engraving showing a complete, close view of the Minot’s Ledge Light Vessel on station. Nice detail showing this early light-vessel with central raised lantern, masts and deck structures. Storm-tossed ship in the background lend an ominous air to the scene. With article describing the destruction of the iron tower on this station and thus the need to this vessel which was built for Brandywine Shoals. This is one of the earliest renditions of United States light vessels available. Clean, light moisture staining to margins and corners but still presentable. (VG-). $54. 22576a,b. THE TRINITY SHOALS LIGHTHOUSE. Scientific American. December 18, 1875. Full issue. Beautiful large 7" illustration shows the tall iron screw pile lighthouse in fine detail. Includes article describing briefly the details of placing the screw piles and construction of the tower. An interesting illustration and account, with a good detail. (VG+). $48. 720k. BEACONS ALONG THE SOUTHERN COAST. Harper’s Weekly. January 16, 1892. 2p. Beautiful, sharp, full page b/w multiple engravings of 10 lighthouse and light-ship scenes from North and South Carolina. Light Stations include Cape Fear, Cape Romain, Fort Sumter, Savannah River, Danfuskie, Castle Pickney buoy depot, Frying-Pan Light-Vessel, Georgetown, Fort Ripley and Morris Island. Superb for framing, one of the nicer for display. Quite clean, bright. Full issue. (VG+). $58 net. 8188b. OIL ENGINE SIGNALING PLANT ON UNITED STATES LIGHTSHIP NO 42 [Great Round Shoal]. Scientific American. July 4, 1896. Full issue. Lengthy 1 1/2 page article includes lengthy article with description with specifications for new fog signaling system powered by the new oil engine, thus saving the time formerly needed to build up steam. Includes a striking illustration with cross sectional view showing distribution of machinery, and a view of the lightship at anchor. Quite interesting, scarce article. Clean, sewn holes on left margin from binding, a good copy. (VG-).$38 net. 23281. COAST AND LIGHTHOUSE ILLUMINATION IN FRANCE. Scientific American Supplement. Part I June 16, 1896, Part II June 20, 1896. Two full issues. Over three full pages describes illumination apparatus and fuels used on lightships and buoys, characteristics of rotation and flashing and the means to accomplish these, light orders, fuels and more. Article goes into some detail regarding operation of such lights, use of gas for fuel, lens types and sizes, etc. With six large illustrations of various types of lightships and buoys, their lanterns or lamps and focal planes. good detail. (VG). $78 net. 23287. LASSOED FROM THE WAVES BY THE LIGHTKEEPER’S DAUGHTER. The Illustrated Police News. nd. c.1890. Large full page engraved illustration depicts the young lightkeeper’s daughter, kneeling on the rocks near the base of the Oconogee Lighthouse in Oregon, hurling out a line to rescue a passenger lost overboard from a passing steamer. Beautiful, close image on light rose paper would be wonderful framed. (F-). $68. 7278b. THE NEW YORK SIGNAL SERVICE STATION. Scientific American. November 2, 1889. 2p. The U. S. Signal Service was organized to open and maintain communications with ships at sea, to note the development and progress of storms, to predict probable future atmospheric conditions and to report on the conditions of the sea and navigable rivers. Signal Service Stations were established in connection with lighthouses and life-saving stations, connected by telegraph and offered communications to ships at sea by light or flag (and later by radio). They also summoned assistance to vessels in distress from the nearest life-saving stations or ports. Also, they were charged with recording and coordinating meteorological and ocean observations. This is a very clear, detailed full front page with four engravings depicting the station and equipment of the United States Signal Service. Includes complete article describing their apparatus and their work. Unusual detail, clean, crisp. (VG+). $56. 5231f. OUTER LIGHT-HOUSE, BOSTON HARBOR. Gleason’s Pictorial. March 20, 1852. Fine full page article describing the outer light (Boston Light) and its Keeper Mr. Zebedee, and the inner light (Long Island Head Light). With superb half-page, beautifully detailed engraving showing Boston Light on Little Brewster Island. Masthead depicting Boston Harbor adds to this fine piece. Beautiful bright and clean, fine for display. (VG). $38 net. 23280a,b. RECENT DEVELOPMENTS IN MARINE LIGHTING – PARTS I, II, III. Scientific American Supplement. June 7, 1919, June 21, 1919, July 19, 1919. Three full issues. Lengthy continuing article discusses the present state of equipment used for unattended lighthouses and lightships, buoys, etc. Includes discussions of optics, illuminants, revolving apparatus, sound signaling and more. Well illustrated with photos and diagrams. (VG). $128 net. 6562d,e. THE BEACH PATROL. Harper’s Weekly. January 6, 1894. Wonderful large 10" x 14" full page illustration depicts two surfmen, having just met on beach patrol, returning to their stations. The patrolman’s dress is clearly depicted with the letters "...GANSET...LSS" on his sweater. The Coston signal is clearly visible slung over his shoulder. Excellent b/w view for framing. The obverse contains an article by Gustav Kobbe entitled The Life-Saving Patrol, touching on the lonely but heroic lot of the life-savers. Full issue, clean, intact. (VG). $64.
23231a,b. A NINETY MILLION CANDLE POWER ELECTRIC BEACON. Scientific American. January 29, 1898. Excellent full page article details the new bivalve lens being tested at the Staten Island Lighthouse Depot for adoption by the Lighthouse Service. Included detailed descriptions of the construction and use, as well as the new nine thousand candle power electric arc lamp for use within the lens. Also includes three large detailed photo views of the lamp and lens. Good piece. Full issue. (VG). $49. 21428. A CHRISTMAS PUDDING FOR THE LIGHTHOUSE. The Illustrated London News. Chirstmas Number, December 1891. 1p. Superb, beautiful detailed, full page engraving shows the Keeper of an offshore screw-pile light-house, leaning over the railing to the waiting crew in a dory in choppy seas, to receive a parcel of Christmas pudding for his Christmas dinner. Very nice detail, clean, crisp, fine item for framing. (F). $48 net. 2299a,b. [Fort Morgan Lighthouse, Alabama] FARRAGUT OFF MOBILE. Harper’s Weekly. September 24, 1864. Vintage Civil War article describes the recent battle and surrender of Fort Morgan and pictures its effects on the lighthouse and fort there. Two large detailed engravings picture the embattled masonry lighthouse battered by the bombardment. Two separate views show the tower, its sides penetrated by shells but still standing wit lantern intact. A third cover vire shows the rebel torpedo boat with the lighthouse standing in the background. Nice large 4" x 10" and 4" x 5" views, clean and crisp. Full issue, complete, light wear. (VG). $58. 6237b. THE DISASTROUS STORM OF FEBRUARY 17TH - RESCUE OF A SCHOONER’S CREW OFF FIRE ISLAND BY THE LIFE-SAVING CORPS. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. February 28, 1885. 1p. Very desirable full front page engraving depicting the crew being rescued at Fire Island by means of a breeches buoy, with a second illustration depicting the scene on the beach after the storm. Complete issue includes short article describing the disastrous storm. Quite close, detailed illustration of the breeches buoy in use. Clean, crisp, nice scene. (VG+). $78. 6111f. LIFE-BOAT MAN. Every Saturday: An Illustrated Journal of Choice Reading. February 26, 1870. Beautiful hand-colored, full page 10" x 12" woodcut engraving of British surfman on the beach with heaving line, preparing to throw. Wonderful close detailed view of surfman, exceptional for display. Clean, bright. (VG+). $38. 2287a,b. MISS. IDA LEWIS OF LIME ROCK LIGHTHOUSE. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated. February 2, 1867. Beautiful large quarter page (5"w x 7"h), portrait view of Ida Lewis posing with one oar from her boat used for so many rescues. Within is an additional part page article about the "Newport ‘Grace Darling’ detailing her many rescues as Keeper of the Lime Rock Lighthouse. Full issue, complete, moderate wear and light soiling. (VG-). $58. 9243d. THE UNITED STATES LIGHT HOUSE SERVICE – Its History, Growth and Methods. Part I. Scientific American Supplement. November 25, 1916. Superb four page article describes in some detail the history and particularly the operations of the Service. Part I includes history, organization and duties, jurisdiction, lighthouses, lighting apparatus and illumination, characteristics of lights, and more. Illustrated with fourteen detailed photos and illustrations including a full front page photo of the ice-incrusted light at Racine Harbor, Michigan, Cape Hatteras light, Ambrose Channel LV No. 87, Cape Henry fog signal, Minot’s Ledge Light, and more. First time I have had this important article. Full issue, clean, crisp. (VG+). $58. 9257d. THE UNITED STATES LIGHT HOUSE SERVICE – Its History, Growth and Methods. Part II. Scientific American Supplement. December 2, 1916. Two page conclusion of superb article describes in some detail the history and particularly the operations of the Service. Part II includes fog signal apparatus, submarine signals, buoys, light vessels, and more. First time I have had this important article. Full issue, clean, crisp. (VG+). $46. 21374a,b. THE APPARATUS OF THE UNITED STATES LIFE SAVING SERVICE by Waldon Fawcett. Scientific American. December 29, 1906. Superb double page 16" x 22" article detaild the modern equipment used by the Life-Saving Service. Especially nice are the 11 large photographs detailing the equipment in use. Included are surfboat use and drills, loading the surfboat onto its carriage, using the hawser cutter, reefing [faking] the line after using the Lyle gun, rigging the tripod for the breeches buoy, and more. Here are some views and details of the operation that are rarely seen, along with an interesting descriptive article. Most desirable views and article. Full issue. (VG+). $58 net. 8230d. FISHING OFF BARNEGAT LIGHT-HOUSE, NEW JERSEY. Appleton’s Journal. June 24, 1871. Superb front page engraved illustration showing scores of fishermen in the bay, with the tall tower of Barnegat Light-House behind. This large 6 ½" x 6 ½" b/w engraving is extremely fine and detailed. Combined with the ornate masthead above, this will be lovely matted and framed. Clean, slightly brittle, few small chips to margin. (VG-). $22. 21216. A LIGHTHOUSE OF REINFORCED CONCRETE AT NIKOLAJEFF. Scientific American Supplement. September 2, 1905. Full issue. Large article describes new construction methods using reinforced concrete. Includes small sectional and elevation views and brief description of the new Russian lighthouse constructed to mark the canal that connects the port of Nicolaief with the Black Sea. The lighthouse, of a modern concrete design, rises to 132 feet above the base. (VG). $18. 21217. A LIGHTHOUSE OF REINFORCED CONCRETE. Scientific American Supplement. October 14, 1905. Full issue. Half-page article described in some detail the new Russian lighthouse constructed to mark the canal that connects the port of Nicolaief with the Black Sea. The lighthouse, of a modern concrete design, rises to 132 feet above the base. Includes illustrated views of the tower and base with views of the interior framework. (VG). $18. 20280. SCENES IN BRIDGEPORT, STRATFORD, AND MILFORD. Appleton’s Picturesque America. c.1873. Beautiful, large full-page 8" x 10" multiple engravings show scenes from the area in fine detail. Included is a wonderful early view of the first Stratford Point Light with its octagonal wooden tower, skeleton bell tower and 1 ½ story keeper’s dwelling [See page 9 of Claflin, James W., Lighthouses And Life Saving Along The Connecticut And Rhode Island Coast.]. Additional scenes include Bridgeport Harbor, Black Rock, Mill River and more. Clean, b/w, bright and crisp, near fine save uniform light browning to margins from age. Would be wonderful matted and framed. (VG+). $46 net. 21134b. LAUNCHING OF THE LIFE-BOAT. Harper’s Weekly. April 19, 1902. Wonderful full page b/w artist’s rendition shows surfmen of the Life-Saving Service working to push their surfboat carriage across the soft sand of Cape Cod’s outer beach toward a wreck in the background. Illustration was published to commemorate the Life-Saving Service Monomoy disaster off Cape Cod, Massachusetts just a few weeks prior, where all but one of the boat’s crew was lost in an attempt to save others in distress. The caption notes that "…over forty thousand dollars had already been raised for the families of the brave men, which shows the appreciation the people have for the brave men…." (VG+). $58 net. 6111e. LIFE-BOAT MAN. Every Saturday: An Illustrated Journal of Choice Reading. February 26, 1870. Beautiful full page 10" x 12" woodcut engraving of British surfman on the beach with heaving line, preparing to throw. Wonderful close detailed view of surfman, exceptional for display. (VG). $46. 5232j. WRECK IN THE OFFING - SCENE IN A LIFE-SAVING STATION. Drawn by Howard Pyle. Harper’s Weekly Supplement. March 9, 1878. Beautiful large double-page (20"x13") engraving showing the alarmed lifesavers in the station when the arriving surfman announces the dreaded message of a wreck. In Pyle’s dramatic style, the darkened surroundings, lit only by a lamp on the table, reveal the men’s startled faces. With article describing the scene and the work of the life-savers. Clean, crisp, good closed fold, excellent for dry-mounting and framing. (VG+). $36. 6239d. THE UNITED STATES [LIGHTHOUSES AND] LIFE-SAVING SERVICE ON THE GREAT LAKES - Its Extent, Usefulness and Pecular Features by an Officer of the Service.] Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. January 28, 1882. 2p. Beautiful, bright, hand-colored full page 11" x 16" multiple engravings of 11 lighthouse and Life-Saving Service scenes of the Great Lakes. Includes Buffalo LSS Station No. 5, LSS and lighthouse at Charlotte, NY., Marblehead, Ohio LSS., breeches buoy drill, launching the surfboat, Lake Superior LSS No. 10, scene inside the life-saving station, Lake Erie lighthouse, Point Aux-Barques Light, Fairport Light, Sturgeon Point, MI. light. Includes half-page article on obverse. Superb images for framing, one of the nicest that I’ve seen on the subject. Clean, bright, near fine. (F-). $78. 8394c. THE NEW FASTNET ROCK LIGHTHOUSE. Scientific American. September 28, 1907. Full issue. Beautiful full cover photo illustration shows the old and new offshore Fastnet Rock Lighthouses off the southeast corner of the coast of Ireland. Inside a full page article describes in detail the design and construction of the entire structure, with three photographs taken at various stages through the construction process. An interesting set of illustrations and account, with a great deal of detail. (VG+). $28. 6110b. THE UNITED STATES LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. Scientific American. February 21, 1891. Beautiful full front page woodcut engraving depicts six scenes including the breeches buoy rescue, hauling the surfboat, firing a Coston light to warn a ship off, hauling the Francis metallic life-car to a wreck and two others. Wonderful detail. Includes complete full page article. Two pages. Clean save light edge browning from age. (VG-). $46. 2116. na. THE LIFE SAVING SERVICE. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. February 1, 1873. Beautiful early full page (11"w x 16"h), with two large views of the Life-Saving Service in New Jersey launching their lifeboat into the surf. Two large engravings detail the large lifeboat with the crews unloading from the carriage and launching into the surf. Lengthy article details the fledging service and the work of Mr. Kimball, as well as a few wrecks and equipment proposed. Most desirable engravings and article done during the Life-Saving Service’s infancy. Illustrations with article only, 2p., margins chipped. (G). $34. [engravings]. c.1840-1880. Clear, detailed, early engravings depicting various lighthouses around the world. These early renditions show quite nicely the details of the light, many of earlier lights before the advent of photography. Engravings are clear, clean and are quite attractive matted and framed. 901aa. [engraving] SMEATON’S EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE. c.1890. Large, clear early engraving depicting the Eddystone Lighthouse amidst towering seas. This early rendition shows quite delicately tower and lantern, with the sun peaking from behind the storm clouds. Engraving measures 5 ½" w x 8 ½" h and is nicely detailed. (VG). $10. 901aa. [engraving] SMEATON’S EDDYSTONE LIGHTHOUSE. c.1890. Large, clear early engraving depicting the Eddystone Lighthouse amidst towering seas. This early rendition shows quite delicately tower and lantern, with the sun peaking from behind the storm clouds. Engraving measures 5 ½" w x 8 ½" h and is nicely detailed. (VG). $10. 901L. [engraving] Wolf’s Rock Lighthouse. 4 ½" x 3 ½" engraving from period publication depicts Wolf’s Rock Lighthouse while under construction. Detailed view shows the lighthouse complete to the base of the lantern, with flags flying from the top. The work boat can be seen moored at the base with other vessels in the background. (VG). $8. 901k. Lighthouse at Bishgop’s Rock, Scilly Islands. 3" x 5". (VG). $8. 901bb. Eddystone Lighthouse. Early c.1830. Some foxing. 3"h x 4"w. (G). $9. 6586d. Highland Light, Cape Cod. 2 ¼"h x 4 ½"w. Includes lengthy article with additional engravings of Cape Cod, Nantucket and Martha’s Vineyard. (VG). $28. 7258b. THE UNITED STATES LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. Scientific American Supplement. February 6, 1892. Beautiful full front page woodcut engraving depicts six scenes including the breeches buoy rescue, hauling the surfboat, firing a Coston light to warn a ship off, hauling the Francis metallic life-car to a wreck and two others. Wonderful detail. Includes large 2-page article. Full issue, clean, crisp. (VG). $38. 8317. Stewart, Charles. A LIFE-SAVING STATION. The Youth’s Companion. November 22, 1888. Earlier in the year the author had the opportunity to spend a few days at the Pamet River Life-Saving Station on Cape Cod. In this half-page article the author tells of the quarters and the routine there, and of some of the equipment used by the Service. Quite interesting with a nice illustration of breeches buoy and life-car rescue. Full issue. (VG). $32. 8481. [4 woodcut engravings] HIGHLAND LIGHT, TRURO, MASS., RACE POINT LIGHT, WINDMILL NEAR HIGHLAND LIGHT, TRURO BEACH. Approx. 4" x 5" each. From Ballou’s Pictorial Drawing Room Companion. c.1970’s. Beautiful, clear hand colored, detailed engraving with wonderful early details of Highland (Cape Cod) Light Station and Race Point Light Station, along with two additional Cape Cod Truro views. In addition to the tower and dwelling, engraving includes surrounding buildings with cattle grazing, tourists and more. Beautiful views of the early towers on these sites, a colorful item for framing. Scarce early engraving, one of the cleanest I’ve had. (VG). $42.
9311. Claudy, C. H., HOW THE LIGHT WAS TURNED. The Youth’s Companion. February 27, 1908. Full page tale of the assistant keeper Cob’s Point Light, a fictitious East Coast screw-pile lighthouse who must tend the light alone while the keeper goes ashore for supplies. Unusually warm weather of late had brought ice floes down the river, soon packing against the tower legs and shaking the lantern violently. Soon as lamps went out and their chimneys began to break, the rotating mechanism failed as well. Read how Keeper Alec performed his duty, and kept the lens turning day and night until the ice finally abated. Full issue with nice illustration, and with numerous articles of the day. (VG). $32. 9314. SUMMER LIFE AT NANTUCKET. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. September 13, 1879. Full two pages, with six large detailed engravings detail the life and work on the island of Nantucket. Wonderful engravings include Sancota [Sankaty] Head Lighthouse… off Siasconset, View of Nantucket [Brant Point Lighthouse] from the Bell Beacon, Oldest House, Soldier’s Monument, Cleaning Up, and a large full-page illustration of Driving the Blackfish Ashore. A wonderful set of engravings, particularly nice for framing. Full issue with nice illustration, and with numerous articles of the day. (VG-). $48. 9310. Tolman, Albert W., WITH ONE OAR. The Youth’s Companion. June 24, 1909. Full page tale of the second assistant keeper at a fictitious East Coast lighthouse who attempts to make his way back in a dory during a severe storm. Barak Peterson, Second Assistant keeper at the "sparkplug-style" light, rowed the ill First Assistant ashore to medical attention and was returning as a storm blew up. Then, as the rollers increased and the wind picked up one oar snapped! Read how Keeper Peterson made his way to the light and finally landed, earning the respect of the other keepers. Full issue with nice illustration, and with numerous articles of the day. (VG). $26. AP-115. Claudy, C. H., "FIGHTERS OF THE SEA. [the Work of the United States Life-Saving Service.]" [magazine article, disbound] Yachting Magazine. February 1908. 5p. One of the better articles, illustrated with 11 photographs. Excellent descriptions of the life of the life-savers and the work that they perform at various stations across the country. Describes and illustrates all phases of the work and training that the crews perform, and the equipment that they use. Includes self-righting lifeboat, faking box and Lyle gun, 34-foot lifeboat under sail, a wonderful view of the interior of the Sandy Hook station, and much more. Clean, disbound, (VG). $48. 9282b,c. FLOATING BEACONS [LIGHTSHIPS] AND LUMINOUS BUOYS. Scientific American Supplement. October 22, 1893. Superb 3 page article details the current state of lightship development, particularly in Great Britain and discusses the equipment, operation and life on board these important vessels. Also includes information on new gas operated lit buoys that have replaced some lightship stations. Includes 7 large detailed engravings of lantern and lookout apparatus, changing crews and the new buoys. Quite an interesting article. (VG). $36. Procedure to order items: 1. I suggest that you call us or email to check on availability of any item that you would like other than recent books. As items go quite quickly, please call and leave a message to reserve items that you would like. I will return your call, hold the items and await your letter or credit card information. We will also weigh the items and advise postage. 2. You may then call or email credit card information, or forward a check in the mail. Most items are mailed US Priority Mail
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