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Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard & Elizabeth Islands Including photos, stereoviews, souvenir china, charts, books and more....
10115.
Benchley, Rob and Robert D. Felch. Keeping the Light
– The Epic Move and Preservation of Nantucket’s Sankaty Head Lighthouse.
2009. Sconset Trust. 144p. DJ. A lighthouse has stood on Sankaty Head near the
10248.
(view book) Wyer, Henry S. NANTUCKET PICTURESQUE AND
HISTORIC. Nantucket. 1901. 60p. Oblong 8” x 10”. With 52
leaves of halftone gravure plates from photographs by H. S. Wyer and Josiah
Freeman a. One of the earlier photographic view books of Nantucket and
considered by many to be the “best”, with lovely early views by these most
famous of the Cape and
10275. (photo) Gardiner’s Corner, Nantucket c.1959. Clear, close 8” x 10” press photo shows a close view of a young woman pointing out the sign board which indicates relative miles to many ports in the world where the island’s whaling fleet once sailed. With credit line or description on back. (VG+) $24.
10146. (souvenir spoon) Sankoty [Sankaty Head] Light, Nantucket c.1900. A charming commemorative spoon bears a lovely engraved image of the tall light tower and keeper’s house at Sankaty Head. Dish of the spoon is beautifully engraved with the image, while the handle is in the shape of an oar and decorated with an applied fish hooked on a line. Hallmarked with Codding Bros. & Heilbron sterling on back (this company was in existence from 1879-1918). Spoon measures 4" long. A nicely detailed commemorative piece and an extremely rare location. (VG+). $158.
10233. Farnham, Joseph E. C. Brief Historical Data And Memories Of My Boyhood Days In Nantucket. Providence. 1923. 2nd. [1915]. Stated Second Edition. 319p. Gilt embossed stiff blue wraps. Very scarce and handsome early printing of this classic and fascinating book offering a description of the people and places and local history of Nantucket island. With vintage photographs and maps. Published more than 85 years ago, this book is now long out-of-print and quite scarce. Well illustrated with halftones featuring notable personalities, buildings, steamships and more. Contents include: Historic Foreword; Divisional Nantucket; Notable Old Structures; Social Characteristics; Ancestry and Family; School Days; Early Boyhood Experiences; Isaiah Nicholson and His Flying-Horses; Characters Once the Butt of Our Fun; Small Shops of My Boyhood; Diversified Sports; Fishing and Fishermen; Impressive boyhood Remembrances; Fire-Engines and fire Facts fifty Years and More Ago; Nantucket Commercial Affairs in My Boyhood; Bakeries of My Boyhood; Residents of Guinea in my Early Life; Unique Social conditions; The Old-Time Nantucket Circle; Weaving Rag Carpets; Then and Now; A Memorable Marine Wreck; Old time Nantucket Meat Auctions and fish Sales; Strange Fascination; merchants and Professional Men of fifty Years and More Ago; Schools and Churches; A boy on a Polpis Farm; Early Experiences at the Printing-Trade; Family Record; A Tinge of Regretful Envy; A Legend in Verse. Wonderful early Nantucket reading. Contents clean and tight. Book withdrawn from East Greenwich, RI Free Library with embossed stamp on title page and small faint stamps on blank pages; no other writing or markings in text; no torn pages; original patterned endpapers, missing rear free endpaper; tears and residue on pastedowns where labels were removed. Original publisher's hardcover binding, with fraying to spinetips and corners; light wear and small spots on covers. A solid copy of this interesting book. (VG-). $118.
10243. Nantucket. Once a Week Magazine. January 13, 1894. 2p. Disbound. Fine article discussed the history of this fine offshore settlement, the settlement, the people, the whaling industry and more. Includes six fine images including Brant Point Lighthouse, Sconset Town Pump, harbor view and more. 10" x 15". Excellent for framing. (VG). $54.
10301. (photo) Brant Point Lighthouse, Nantucket c.1936. Clear, close 7” x 9” press photo shows great detail of the charming light tower at the entrance to Nantucket harbor in the waining days of the Lighthouse Service. Dated January 30, 1936. With credit line or description on back. (VG+) $54.
29293. (glass negative) Cuttyhunk Lighthouse, Elizabeth Islands, Mass. c.1900. Clear glass plate negative captures nicely the replacement 1891 Cuttyhunk Light Station in Massachusetts’ Buzzards Bay. This photo was taken shortly after the station was rebuilt, with a new 1 ½-story keeper’s dwelling connected to the new 5th order light tower. Large image measures 4” x 5” and is clear and close. Would provide a clear image. Rare image. (VG+). $145.
10119.
(negative) Sankaty Head Lighthouse, Nantucket,
10173. (stereoview) Edgartown Harbor Lighthouse and Walkway, Martha’s Vineyard c.1870 by Charles H. Shute & Son, Edgartown. The whaling industry was going strong in 1828 when Congress appropriated $5,500 for the purpose of building a lighthouse at the entrance to Edgartown Harbor. A two-story house with a lantern on the roof was built with a fixed white light visible for 14 miles. The house had three rooms on the first floor and two on the second. The lighthouse sat offshore on pilings, meaning the keeper originally had to row a short distance to reach the mainland. In 1830, a wooden causeway was built to the lighthouse. This clear though a bit distant view shows the long breakwater with walkway on top leading out to the tw0-story lighthouse. Clean, clear, only very light soiling and moisture to margins. Great view. (VG-). $58.
2815J.
(stereoview) Gay Head Lighthouse, Martha’s Vineyard,
Mass. c.1880. (Mislabeled “Nantucket Sankaty Head” in early ink.
Clear and crisp view provides a rare look at the 1856 station high on the clay
bluffs as the keeper stands on the tower gallery. The handsome Gay Head
Lighthouse stands in one of the most picturesque locations in New England, atop
the 130-foot multicolored clay cliffs at the western
10202. (photo) U.S. Life Saving Station Gay Head, Martha’s Vineyard c.1900. Constructed on the west end of Martha's Vineyard, 3/16 mile north of Gay Head Light, the Gay Head station was built and put operation in 1895. The building was designed by George R. Tolman and was the single example of the “Gay Head-style” of station. The station is listed as being still active as late as 1945. Photo is large 8” x 10” and shows the station and out-buildings just slightly distant. Some spotting from print process, edge wear. (G+). $18.
10198.
(hand colored photograph) H. Marshall Gardiner.
“Heartsease, Sconset ” c.1910. A vibrant crisp hand tinted
photograph entitled "Heartsease, Sconset" and signed in pencil by
“H. Marshall Gardiner” is in original decorated wood frame. View is looking
north on Centre Streetin Sconset. On the left is the cottage known as “Hearts
Ease”, with blooming roses adorning the fence and house. H. Marshall Gardiner
(1884-1942) was the son of photographer William Henry Gardiner, and spent his
early years in
10110.
(cabinet photo) Pump Square in Siasconset by Henry S.
Wyer c.1890's. Extremely rare albumen photo by Henry S Wyer of
Nantucket and Yonkers shows great detail of residents at Pump Square in
Siasconset. The Nantucket Historical Association archives notes that “…the
home in the background is known as “The Corners”, on center Street. Sitting
on the fishing dray is Henry Tucker. The horse and box wagon belong to George C.
Gardner and the man in the cart may be Avery Gardner. At the pump handle is
little Annie Alden Folger, at the back of the pump is Joe Norcross.” View is
clean, clear, on yellow mount with Wyer’s backmark. Just a bit of light foxing
to upper area. It is extremely difficult to find early views of
1099. (photo) Sankaty Head Lighthouse, Nantucket c.1915. Wonderful early image provides close view of the light tower and keeper’s house. Clear view measures 3 1/8” x 5 3/8” on postcard paper, dating from 1915. Clear, only very light wear, ink from postmark. (VG). $44.
1058. (cabinet photo) Jared Coffin Mansion on Broad Street by J. Freeman, Nantucket, Mass. c.1880. Jared Coffin was one of the more successful ship owners of his time who, in 1845, built the island's first three-story mansion – a one of a kind. Little could he know, as he was building his stately home, that the decision to build its walls of brick would be momentous in Nantucket's history. During the devastating "Great Fire" of 1846, a fire swept through the center of Nantucket. Only the Jared Coffin house's brick walls resisted the fire, and prevented its further spread. Today the Jared Coffin House is an inn, with a popular restaurant and pub. View measures 4” x 6” and is as nice as they come – clear, close and crisp – in fine condition. An exceptional view. (F-). $345.
2726-10. (stereoview) Pacific National Bank with Snow, Main Street, Nantucket. c.1870-1880. By J. Freeman. Close, clear view shows great detail of the Pacific National bank and the head of Main Street in the winter. With piles of snow covering the road and walks, two gentlemen stand outside a store along the walkway. A nicely detailed view, only very light soiling. Rare view. (VG+). $164.
2726-11. (stereoview) Bluffs at Sankaty Head, Nantucket. c.1870-1880. By J. Freeman. Close, clear view shows great detail looking down the steep bluffs to the beach far below. A nicely detailed view, only very light soiling, light corner wear. Rare view. (VG). $54.
2726-12.
(stereoview) Wreck of the Brig Poinsett on Nantucket
September 3, 1870. by J. Freeman. Extremely rare view of the
aftermath of the wreck as the beautiful 2-masted wooden vessel continued to be
driven well up on the beach and broken up, on the south side of the island near
Nobadeer Pond. She came ashore on the morning of 2726-13.
(stereoview) Wreck of the Brig Poinsett on Nantucket
September 3, 1870. by J. Freeman. Extremely rare view of the
aftermath of the wreck as the beautiful 2-masted wooden vessel continued to be
driven well up on the beach and broken up, on the south side of the island near
Nobadeer Pond. She came ashore on the morning of
2810. [photo] Wreck
of the Brig Poinsett, South Shore Nantucket, Sept. 1st., 1870.
(c.1870). By J. Freeman. Extremely rare retouched photo by J. Freeman of
Nantucket depicts remnants of vessel after crews from shore offloaded the cargo
from the Brig Poinsett. As the surf pounded the vessel workers struggled to haul
barrels ashore. View of the beautiful wooden vessel well up on the beach on the
south side of the island near Nobadeer Pond. About 40 casks in all were saved
when the vessel broke up and became a total loss. This extremely rare view was
done by retouching a photo of the vessel and was published that same year in
this un-mounted and unlabeled view. View is clear, clean, mounted on album page
and becoming brittle from age. It is extremely difficult to find views of
29312d. (mounted view) Shady
Street View,
1092. (chart) CANAPITSIT
CHANNEL, MASSACHUSETTS SHOWING PROPOSED IMPROVEMENTS. 1891. Baldwin Coolidge Photographs c.1890 - 1900. Baldwin Coolidge [Boston 1845 - 1928]. A veteran of the Civil War, Coolidge established himself as a photographer in Boston in about 1879. Directory listings show he was at the 154 Tremont Street address beginning in 1881. Between 1881 and 1886 he was listed as an artist at this address, and from 1883 through 1890 he was listed as a photographer. As a commercial photographer and staff photographer for the Boston Museum of Fine Arts for 30 years during the late 19th and early 20th century, Coolidge shot thousands of photographs of New England life, concentrating on the Boston area but also taking numerous photos of Woods Hole, Nantucket and Martha's Vineyard and Elizabeth Islands. He also did work along the Merrimack River valley, on the North Shore, in New Hampshire and Maine. Coolidge was noted for his maritime scenes. His images are striking both for their clarity and their content. He produced images both in the cabinet card and mounted photo format that are sought after today. Many of his original photographs have been preserved in the Woods Hole Historical Collection, and by the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities (SPNEA).
1061. (mounted photo) Sankaty Head Light Station, Nantucket by Baldwin Coolidge, Photographer c.1890 – 1900. Early view by this renown photographer shows a lovely close early view of the tall light tower with curtains drawn in the lantern room as visitors pose at the lantern railing, and keeper can be seen standing between the buildings. This rare view includes most of the many buildings at the station, including a tall temporary tower used to display a light when the tower was raised and a new lantern installed (1888). Beautifully composed with some of the best detail I have yet seen of this station during this period. Rare scene measures 7” x 9 ½” on 10” x 12” mount. Photo is close and clear, just a hint of soiling to the mount. Baldwin Coolidge image #2336. (VG+). $725. 1057. (mounted photo) Ladies on the Bluffs at Sankaty Head Light Station, Nantucket by Baldwin Coolidge, Photographer c.1890 – 1900. Early view by this renown photographer shows a lovely close early view of two finely dressed Victorian ladies as they look out to sea. In the background can be seen the tower at Sankaty Head Lighthouse visible above the bluffs. Beautifully composed with great detail. This is a charming view. Rare scene measures 7 ¼” x 9 ½” on 9” x 11” mount. Photo is close and clear, just a hint of soiling to the mount. Blind stamped Baldwin Coolidge, Tremont Street, Boston with his image #1926. (VG+). $185.
1054. (mounted photo) Aquinnah Wampanoag “Cooper & Jeffers”, Martha’s Vineyard by Baldwin Coolidge, Photographer c.1890-1900. Here is a wonderful and important large original 1887 albumen type photo on card portrait of two Gay Head (Aquinnah Wampanoag) native Americans on Martha's Vineyard - identified on back by family as "Gay Head Indians" "Cooper" (man on right) and "Jeffers" (man on left). Also written in old light pencil in corner on back is "Deacon Jeffers / Mr. Cooper". Wonderful original photo taken by the noted Boston Photographer Baldwin Coolidge (1845-1928, active 1880-1917). Includes Coolidge’s Tremont Street stamp on the back. Card is 12" x 10". The image itself is 8 ¾” x 7". Research finds an 1880 Gay Head census record which listed both an "Aaron Cooper, age 58, Farmer, Indian" (which would have made him 65 in 1887, which looks to be right age of men in photo), and a "Thomas Jeffers, age 55, Farmer, Indian" (which would have made him age 62 in 1887 which looks to be about right age also). The ancestors of Wampanoag people have lived for at least 10,000 years at Aquinnah (Gay Head) and throughout the island of Martha's Vineyard. By the 1800's there remained but three native communities on Martha's Vineyard: Aquinnah, Christiantown, and Chappaquiddick. Aquinnah being the most populous and organized, we were able to maintain control over their land, despite intense efforts by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to end their existence. Photo is close and clear, just a bit of foxing to the mount. (VG). $485. 1049. (mounted view) Aquinnah House, Gay Head, Martha’s Vineyard by Baldwin Coolidge, Photographer c.1890 – 1900. Early view by this renown photographer of the large rooming house at Gay Head, probably during final construction. Behind can be seen the light station, as well as a flag pole and daymark. In front are a group of finely dressed visitors sitting in an oxcart, awaiting their return trip to Edgartown or Cottage City. Nicely composed, this rare scene measures 7” x 9 ¾” on 10” x 12” mount. Photo is close and clear, just a hint of soiling to the mount. Marked Baldwin Coolidge Photo Boston with his image #2108. (VG+). $285.
1050. (mounted view) Attleboro Cottage, 11 Lake Avenue, Cottage City, Martha’s Vineyard by Baldwin Coolidge, Photographer c.1890 – 1900. Early view by this renown photographer of the charming Victorian Attleboro Cottage as guests pose on the verandah for the camera. At the turn of the century, Mrs. I. W. Babcock was the proprietor of this pleasantly located establishment, offering rooms facing the harbor for $7 to $10 per week. Nicely composed, this rare scene measures 7 ½” x 9 ¾” on 10” x 12” mount. Photo is close and clear, just a hint of soiling. Blind stamped Baldwin Coolidge, Tremont Street, Boston with his image #2084. Mount has some foxing and hint of soiling. (VG+). $225.
1064.
(mounted view) Second Congregational (Unitarian
Universalist) Church on
1051. (mounted photo) Road Crew in front of Vineyard Lighting Company, Martha’s Vineyard c.1900. Wonderful close view of a road crew posing with their period steam operated road roller. Photographer unknown. Labeled in pen “Grandpa Arno & work gang.” On May 18, 1908, the Cottage City Gas and Electric Light Company changed its corporate name to become the Vineyard Lighting Company. In February, having added to its plant suitable equipment for so doing, changed its gas from non-illuminating to illuminating water gas. In 1920, the Vineyard Lighting Company and the Buzzards Bay Electric Company merged to become the Cape and Vineyard Electric Co. Image measures 5” x 7” on 8” x 10” mount. Photo is close and clear, just a hint of soiling. Mount has some foxing and moderate staining. (VG-). $165. Nominated for the 2008 Foundation for Coast Guard History book award:
27268. Claflin, James W. HISTORIC
NANTUCKET: SURFSIDE LIFE-SAVING STATION - A History of
20421f. “THE
WRECK OF THE CITY OF
1012. “THE
LOSS OF THE STEAMSHIP “CITY OF 819h. Hough, George A. Jr., DISASTER
ON DEVIL’S BRIDGE. Mystic, CT. 1963. 146p. Soft wraps. The most
complete account of the wreck and loss of the
1073. (mounted view) Stone
Alley off
27241c. (commemorative butter pat or pin dish) c.1900 A remarkable little commemorative butter pat or pin dish featuring a beautiful, detailed b/w image of Gay Head Lighthouse, Martha’s Vineyard. The petite little dish measures 3 ½” in diameter and is enhanced by a pretty gilt decorated scalloped rim. Labeled “Made in Austria from Stchi Ban, Cottage City, Mass. Carlsbad.” Very clean, no cracks or checks, a very detailed, pretty little piece for your display and a wonderful Maine lighthouse collectible. (VG+). $158.
2815i. (stereoview) Gay Head Lighthouse, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. c.1880 by R.G. Shute Photographer, Edgartown, Mass. Clear and crisp view provides a rare look at the 1856 station high on the clay bluffs as the keeper stands on the tower gallery cleaning the window glass. The handsome Gay Head Lighthouse stands in one of the most picturesque locations in New England, atop the 130-foot multicolored clay cliffs at the western shore of Martha's Vineyard . The first lighthouse, a 47-foot octagonal wooden lighthouse was erected on a stone base, along with a wood-frame keeper's house, barn, and oil vault and went into service on November 18, 1799. By 1854 the house and tower leaked to a point where a new brick tower and dwelling were constructed. A first-order Fresnel lens was obtained and installed in the conical brick lighthouse. Once again, due to the extreme dampness of the keeper's house, the 1856 brick keeper's house was torn down and replaced by a wooden house in 1902, thus dating this image to pre-1902. R.G. Shute was in business from about 1865 until the early 1880’s. View is clear, just a bit of foxing and soiling, providing a close view of the station buildings. VG). $118.
8354c. Haskell, Louise T. THE
STORY OF CUTTYHUNK. 1953. 1st. 55p. A most interesting history
of this
1014. (souvenir creamer) Old Windmill, Nantucket, Built 1746. Lovely white creamer with a touch of gold leaf on the charming handle and spout, measures 4” high and features is a lovely large b/w image of the old Nantucket Windmill, built in 1745-46 by Nathan Wilbur, a native sailor and carpenter. Backmarked “Made in Germany for G.W. Hooper & Co., Nantucket, Mass.” Clean, no cracks or checks, little if any wear. A very detailed, striking piece for your display. (VG+). $188 1005. (maritime chart) Massachusetts. NANTUCKET SOUND AND APPROACHES. Includes all of Nantucket and most of Martha’s Vineyard. December 1919. U. S. Coast and Geodetic Survey. Scale 1/80,000. Bright, very large approx. 33h” x 46w”. As originally rolled, light soiling, only light wear. $44.
29383. (hand colored photograph) H.
Marshall Gardiner. “Jethro Coffin House, 1686, Nantucket” c.1920. A
vibrant crisp hand tinted photograph entitled "Jethro Coffin House, 1686,
1014. (souvenir creamer) The
Old
Wind Mill, Built 1746,
29396. (cabinet photo) Child Pulling Horse Toy by J. Freeman, Nantucket. Child standing in a gingham checked dress with black high top shoes and holding onto her horse. Horse is complete with saddle and bushy tail. He stands on a wooden board with wheels ready to go. J. Freeman of Nantucket, Massachusetts is the photographer. Name written on the back appears to be “Linis H. Long” or similar. Clean, clear. (VG+). $66.
29391a. [chart]. Eldridge, George W. HARBOR
CHART #45 EDGARTOWN, MARTHA’S VINEYARD. 1901. Scale about 3” = 1
mile. Original printed chart measures 15” x 20”, on paper. Includes all of
Edgartown, Chappaquiddick, Cape Poge and Katama Bay. Includes all lighthouses
and Mass Humane Society stations and more. Also includes many roads, all shoals
and bars, and much more. Eldridge, whose father George started him in the chart
business, is probably best known as the compiler of Eldridge’s Tide and Pilot
Book, still in use today. His charts were compiled from his and his father’s
own surveys. Chart is in c.1970 gilded frame but has worn and could use
reframing. Chart has some overall soiling, light edge stain, one light fold, but
remains striking and will be wonderful for display with a bit of cleaning up.
These very early coastal maps are most desirable for display and bring a
premium, particularly on the
29391b. [chart]. Eldridge, George W. HARBOR
CHART #46 NANTUCKET. 1901. Scale about 6” = 1 mile. Original
printed chart measures 15” x 20”, on paper. Includes all of Nantucket
Harbor from the Cliff Range Beacons on the west to Abram’s Point, and Second
Point on Coatue Beach on the east, as well as Brant Point and the wharfs, etc.
Includes all lighthouses and Mass Humane Society station and more. Also includes
many roads, all shoals and bars, and much more. Eldridge, whose father George
started him in the chart business, is probably best known as the compiler of
Eldridge’s Tide and Pilot Book, still in use today. His charts were compiled
from his and his father’s own surveys. Chart is in c.1970 gilded frame but has
worn and could use reframing. Chart has some overall soiling, light edge stain,
one light fold, but remains striking and will be wonderful for display with a
bit of cleaning up. These very early coastal maps are most desirable for display
and bring a premium, particularly on the
23373b. Austin, Jane.
29409. (photo) Coastal Passenger Steamer Sankaty, New Bedford Steamship Company. c. 1911. 5 ¼” x 9”. Original photo of the coastal passenger ship Sankaty built by Fore River SB Co. for the New Bedford Steamship Co. April 1911. Ship is flying the Fore River flag, and her name pennant. This ship operated between New Bedford, Woods Hole, and Nantucket for some thirty years. She was sold in 1940 to Northumberland Ferries, Prince Edward Island, and renamed Charles A. Dunning. She was requisitioned by the Royal Navy during WWII. She foundered in tow en route to the scrapyard, in Gulf of St. Lawrence on October 27, 1964. Large, close, clear view. (VG). $74.
2726-7. (stereoview) Main Street Square, Nantucket. c.1870-1880. By J. Freeman. Close, clear view shows great detail of the stately buildings at lower Main Street with people posing on the steps. Signs visible on the buildings include Union News Room, the Inquire and Mirror and George W. Jenks. A nicely detailed view, only light foxing, one bend in the center between views but does not affect images. Rare view. (VG). $94.
2726-9. (stereoview) “India Row” West End of Pearl Street (now India Street), Nantucket. c.1881. By J. Freeman. Close, clear view shows great detail of the homes along Pearl Street. A nicely detailed view, only a few spots of foxing. Rare view. (VG). $78.
2726-8. (stereoview) First Congregational Church, Nantucket. c.1880. By J. Freeman. Close, clear view shows great detail of the church, windows shuttered, and the surrounding fence and entrance gate. A nicely detailed view, only very light foxing, light soiling. Rare view. (VG). $114.
29349. [cabinet photo] Steamboat
Wharf, Nantucket (c.1870’s) by H. S. Wyer. Extremely rare
large albumen cabinet photo by H. S. Wyer of Nantucket shows great detail of
Steamboat Wharf as the steamship Nantucket takes on passengers. Excellent view,
close and clear. View is clean but a bit dark with light to moderate foxing and
some edge wear. It is extremely difficult to find early views of
29293. (glass negative) Cuttyhunk Lighthouse, Elizabeth Islands, Mass. c.1900. Clear glass plate negative captures nicely the replacement 1891 Cuttyhunk Light Station in Massachusetts’ Buzzards Bay. This photo was taken shortly after the station was rebuilt, with a new 1 ½-story keeper’s dwelling connected to the new 5th order light tower. Large image measures 4” x 5” and is clear and close. Would provide a clear image. Rare image. (VG+). $145.
27465J. (stereoview) Bishop
Haven’s Cottage, Clinton Avenue, Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard c.1870 by
Charles H. Shute & Son, Edgartown. This exceptionally close up view shows a
classic cottage of Bishop Gilbert Haven at 10 Clinton Avenue, Oak Bluffs,
2726-6. (stereoview) Pacific National Bank, Head of Main Street, Nantucket. c.1870-1880. By J. Freeman. Close, clear view shows great detail of the stately brick bank building at the head of Main Street with people posing on the steps. A nicely detailed view, only light foxing, some corner wear. Rare view. (VG). $84.
29320. (cabinet view) Beach
Scene and Wreck Remains at South Shore,
29346. Bliss, William Root. September
Days On Nantucket. Houghton Mifflin And Company,
29327. (Framed panoramic view). Nantucket Harbor c. 1906 by Henry S. Wyer, Nantucket, Mass. Lovely lithographed panoramic view of Nantucket Brant Point and the harbor with the town beyond published by Henry S. Wyer. Image measures 3 ¾” x 14 ¼” in original 7 ¾” x 16 ¾” black frame. Light sunning to mat, very light occasional foxing, would clean up nicely. (VG). $175.
29314. (mounted view) Sankaty
Head Lighthouse,
27465i.
[stereoview] Brig Minmaneuth Ashore at Surfside, July
30, 1873. (c.1873). By J. Freeman. Close view of the coffee brig
Minmaneuth after being driven ashore near Surfside on
27465h.
(stereoview) Oak Bluffs Cottage on Martha’s Vineyard
c.1870’s by Charles H. Shute & Son, Edgartown. This
exceptionally close up view shows a classic cottage on 27465g.
(stereoview) Oak Bluffs, Ex Governor Claflin’s House,
29312-3.
(mounted view) The Old Mill,
29312-2.
(mounted view) Orange Street,
5203i.
(stereoview) Gay Head Lighthouse, Martha’s Vineyard,
Mass. c.1880. Uncommonly clean and crisp view, providing a clear,
close view of the 1856 station high on the clay bluffs. The handsome Gay Head
Lighthouse stands in one of the most picturesque locations in New England, atop
the 130-foot multicolored clay cliffs at the western
29220.
[mounted photo] Oldest House, Built 1686, Nantucket
(c.1880). By Henry S Wyer. Extremely rare albumen photo by Henry S
Wyer of Nantucket shows great detail of
6275s. Ralph Shanks, Wick York, Lisa Woo Shanks,
editor. THE
2450.
Claflin, James W. HISTORIC 23525.
Claflin, James W. HISTORIC 23194.
Claflin, James W. HISTORIC NANTUCKET LIGHTHOUSES: Other titles in this series include: Nantucket Lightship, Surfside Life Saving Station, Race Point Lighthouse.
27292. Uncatena
(Nantucket-Martha’s Vineyard steamship lines) attributed to N.L.
Stebbins. $185
2726pp
. (stereoview) Keeper Capt.
Joseph Winslow, Surfside
Life Saving Station, 6264. Stackpole, Edouard A., LIFE
SAVING
2726-4. (stereoview) Fisherman at Brant Point with Nantucket Town in distance. c.1880. By J. Freeman. Close, clear view shows great detail of a fisherman leaning against his dory on the beach at Brant Point, with the town and harbor in the distance. A greatly detailed view, crisp, only very light foxing, some corner wear. Rare view. (VG). $98.
2726-5. (stereoview) View in Siasconset, Nantucket. c.1880. By Kilburn Brothers. Close, clear view shows great detail of homes along a road in Siasconset village as children pose for the camera. Quite clear and close, very light foxing. Rare view. (VG-). $118 net. 29161. Torrey, Josephine Harvey. Reminiscences of My Early Days in 'Sconset From 1907 On. nd. 15p. Soft wraps. Extremely rare personal account of what life was line in “the good old days” spending summers growing up in ‘Sconset in the early 1900’s. Wonderful reading, well illustrated with vintage family photos. Privately printed in a small quantity, it is now nearly impossible to find this interesting account. Clean, crisp. (F-). $89.
29201. Butler, Karen. Nantucket Lights: An Illustrated History of the Island’s Legendary Beacons. Nantucket. 1996. (151 pp. / 148 illus.) DJ. Lavishly illustrated, Nantucket Lights tells the story of the island’s lighthouses and lightships and the men and women who faithfully kept them. This is one of the most comprehensive and attractive books ever done on the lighthouses of Nantucket. Dazzling images including fascinating historic illustrations as well as recent photographs and paintings, and a carefully researched text illuminate an important aspect of Nantucket’s maritime past. Nantucket's three lighthouses all have fascinating history -- little Brant Point Light, which has been rebuilt more than any other American lighthouse; remote Great Point Light, completely destroyed in a storm in 1984 but rebuilt only two years later; and Sankaty Head Light, the famous "Blazing Star." There's also an excellent chapter on the Nantucket Lightship. Even if you've never been to the "Far Away Island," this book is a must. (M). $24.95.
29202. Hubbard, Sharon, with photography by Dan Driscoll. Quarterboards: A Unique Art Form. Nantucket. 2008. 100p. DJ. Quarterboards explores the tradition on Nantucket of naming homes and adorning them with the type of stunning signs found on ships. ‘Sconset’s 1680 house Shanunga, for example, takes its name from the quarter board salvaged from the wreck of a schooner in 1852. Lavishly illustrated with striking photography throughout, capturing the unique charm of Nantucket’s historic homes, bringing the deftly woven narrative filled with colorful characters and fascinating anecdotes to life. (M). Published at $39.95. Our price $36.95.
29203. Philbrick, Nathaniel. Away Off Shore: Nantucket Island and Its People, 1602-1890. Nantucket. 1993. 273p. Soft wraps. This local best-seller focuses on the real people – great and obscure, famous and infamous – behind the island at the center of a whaling empire. “For everyone who loves Nantucket, this is the indispensable book.” (M). $19.95. Other Mill Hill Press books available:
Harry Platt, Nantucket Photographer
The third of the 19th century trio of outstanding Nantucket photographers was Harry Platt, a native of Georgia, who came to Nantucket in the late 1880's. He opened a shop on Centre Street, and his photographs rivaled Wyer's in their excellent composition. He took many scenes about the town and along the wharves, and also made portraits of individuals as "tin-types."
29188.
(mounted view) Beach Scene at Surfside,
29189a.
(mounted view) Bathers at ‘Sconset, Lot all three Harry Platt photos $200.
29111. (mounted photo) Martha’s Vineyard Whaling Capt Abraham Osborn Jr. seated under the quarter-board of his ship c.1890-1910. This is a very interesting silver print image of old Captain Abraham Osborn Jr. sitting on the bow of a boat underneath the quarter board of his old command, the whale ship Ocmulgee of Edgartown. Captain Osborn was master of this ship in 1862 when she was captured and burned by the Confederate raider Alabama during the Civil War. It was Semmes first capture but not the last. The whaling crew were later paroled, and using three whaleboats they rowed to the nearby island of Flores. It seems evident that Capt. Osborn took her name board at that time. This photo was taken around the turn of the century, possibly on Martha's Vineyard or Cape Cod. The image is tipped in on a heavy weight paper with Capt Osborn’s name written in ink at the bottom. The image measures about 4 ¾ x 3 ¾. Overall size: 7 ½ x 7 ¼ . Stains on the mount but, image is fine, clear and close. Great for framing. (VG-). $174.
2726vv. (stereoview) Steamer Martha’s Vineyard. c.1880. By J. Freeman. Close, clear view shows great detail of the steamship at the pier loading passengers. Quite clear, clean, as nice as they come. Rare view. (F-). $174.
29159. (aerial photo) Martha’s Vineyard c.1950’s. Fine clear 8” x 10” b/w photo by Ben Harrison Photos shows the entire island of Martha’s Vineyard from west to east. Behind can be seen Cape Cod from Falmouth to Chatham and Monomoy. Great view, perfect for framing. (VG). $20.
2726-2. (stereoview) Nantucket, Massachusetts. View from Unitarian Universalist Church tower looking northwest c.1870’s. By J. Freeman. Great view from the church tower looking NW, corner of Fair Street and Main Street shown, with the moors in the distance. View is clear, just a hint of very light foxing. (VG+). $74.
2726-1. (stereoview) Nantucket, Massachusetts. View from South tower looking northeast c.1870’s. By J. Freeman. Great view from the church tower looking NE, with downtown Nantucket including Main Street and the harbor beyond. Brant Point Lighthouse is visible on the point. View is clear, just a hint of very light foxing. (VG+). $68.
2726xx. (stereoview) Fisherman at Siasconset, Nantucket. c.1880. By J. Freeman. Close, clear view shows great detail of a fisherman sitting on the fence in front of his fishing shack. On one shack behind him is a quarterboard of the vessel Cornella. A greatly detailed view, crisp, only very light soiling. Rare view. (VG). $110.
2726uu. (stereoview) Street View, Nantucket. c.1880. By J. Freeman. Close, clear view shows great detail of homes along a road in town. Quite clear, close, great view. Rare view. (VG+). $138 net.
2726yy. (stereoview) Street View, Nantucket. c.1880. By J. Freeman. Close, clear view shows great detail of homes along a road in town. Quite clear, close, some soiling/staining to margins, one corner chipped. Rare view. (G+). $48 net.
29138. Maver, William Jr. Wireless Telegraphy: Its Past and Present Status and Its Prospects. Smithsonian Report. 1902. GPO. Pp. 261-274. Disbound. Complete original article discusses the current status of communication technology, wireless telegraphy, and possible applications and practical uses to be employed in the future. Includes two rare photo views of the wireless telegraph station of the New York Herald at Siasconset on Nantucket, as well as an interior view of the apparatus. Other images include: visual telegraph apparatus used in France in 1792, signaling by ancient Gauls, French Semaphore station in 1795, a Hertzian wave wireless telegraph system, the Nantucket Shoals Lightship equipped with Marconi Apparatus by which all passing passenger steamships are signaled to the Nantucket Island Station; and many circuit diagrams. Most interesting. (VG). $46.
6394. (letterpress copy) Appointment of Light Keeper, Gay Head Light-House, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. December 8, 1849. Rare letter regarding appointment of the Light Keeper. [document - letterpress copy. 8” x 11”. 1 page.]. “[to] Hon. Joseph Grinnell, House of Representatives. December 8, 1849. Sir: I have the honor to acknowledge the receipt of your letter of the 5th inst. recommending the appointment of Henry Robinson as Keeper of the Light House at Gay Head, Mass. and to inform you that he has been appointed to that office. I am very respectfully, Sir, Your Obt Servent, [signed] W. M. Meredith. Secretary of the Treasury.” Clean, crisp, unusually good condition. (VG+). $285. [Letterpress copy was a method in use fairly early in the Nineteenth century for producing one file copy of a hand-written ink document; Thomas Jefferson made extensive use of it. The process involved dampening the surface of a freshly written original letter of document, placing over it a thin sheet of paper, and pressing this sandwich in a special press. Enough ink from the original would be absorbed by the thin paper for a copy of the letter to be made. It was possible to produce an excellent reference copy using this method. Signatures as well as the text are transferred in this method, producing one copy that is difficult to distinguish from the original. Since only one copy can be produced from an original using this method, one can be fairly certain that no other copies and possibly not even some of the originals exist today.]
A-162. (water color) Original w/c painting West Chop Lighthouse, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. c.1900. Superb original water color shows the West Chop Lighthouse on Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. Nice depiction of the short brown light tower and keeper’s house guarding the harbor’s West Chop, with the harbor beyond. Painting measures 10” x 14”. Painting is signed in lower right “D. W. Southard” (a New Hampshire based “Sunday painter”.). Painting is bright and bold with wonderful coloring and great detail. Edges are worn just a bit, and there is some light foxing to sky area. Still, matted and framed it would be quite striking. (VG) $165 net
2973. (mounted photo) Sankaty
Head Lighthouse, Nantucket, Mass. c.1900. Early mounted photos shows
great detail of
25167b. Robinson, J. H., GUIDE
TO 25167c. Robinson, J. H., GUIDE
TO
24403.
(chart) Preliminary Sketch [Chart] Showing the
Positions of the New South Shoal & Other Dangers…. c.1849.
2953. (chart) PRELIMINARY
CHART (A NO. 13. MUSKEGET CHANNEL, MASSACHUSETTS 1854.
726b. Coffin, Edward Wayman.
#28391.
26101. (framed photograph) Shipwreck of Schooner Christina off Cape Pogue, Vineyard Sound, in the Severe Storm of January 7th, 1866. Original early photograph of a drawing shows the schooner Christina foundering as the crew takes to the rigging. The view was drawn from the description of Charles S. Tallmann, the only survivor. Tallmann remained in the rigging for four days and nights before being rescued, possibly by the Mass. Humane Society lifeboat. The New York Times dated January 13, 1866, reported that the schooner sunk near Cape Page. The schooner Christiana was from Yarmouth, Maine. The mate Charles Tallman, of Osterville, was taken off with his feet and hands badly frozen. Captain Leach and the remainder of the crew were frozen to death in the rigging. Early photo view is on original printed and titled mat and in original gilt decorated wood frame. Photo and mat are darkened from age and soiling and need restoration, as does the frame, which is chipped and heavily soiled. A rare and unusually early shipwreck view. (G). $120. Sold. 2865. (CDV) [Carte De Visite format] Charles S. Tallman, sole survivor of shipwreck of Schooner Christina off Cape Pogue, Vineyard Sound, in the severe storm of January 7th, 1866. Original early CDV photograph features a posed portrait of first mate Charles S. Tallmann of Osterville, the only survivor. Tallmann remained in the rigging for four days and nights before being rescued, possibly by the Mass. Humane Society lifeboat. His limbs were so badly frozen as to render amputation necessary. In his account he noted that during his four days in the rigging, he could see the church spires at Hyannis. The schooner, from Yarmouth, Maine, sunk near Cape Page on January 7th, 1866 and the crew took to the rigging. Captain Leach and the remainder of the crew were found frozen to death still in the rigging. Rare early view, quite desirable due to the subject. Clean, only light edge wear. (VG+). $110.
21429h. (souvenir cup / saucer) Lovely cobalt blue Nantucket lighthouse set, enhanced with an image of "Sankaty Light [house], Nantucket, Mass." on the cup. The cup is footed, and measures 2 ½” tall. The saucer measures 4” in diameter. Pieces are not marked, dating them before 1898. Beautiful set, in lovely condition, as nice as they come and quite rare early form with bright hand painted Sankaty lighthouse scene. Very light wear to rims only. (VG+). $184.
2726ss. (stereoview) Fishermen of Quidnet, Nantucket. c.1880. By Kilburn Brothers, Littleton, N.H. Close, clear view shows great detail of fishermen posing for the photographer on their boats on the beach, with the fishermen’s shacks on the bluff behind. Quite clean, clear, crisp, near fine. Rare view. (F-). $112 net.
2726rr.
(stereoview) Sankaty Head
Lighthouse, Nantucket. c.1870.
By Kilburn Brothers, Littleton, N.H. Close, clear view shows great detail of
2815g. (stereoview) Gay Head Lighthouse, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. c.1880 by R.G. Shute Photographer, Edgartown, Mass. Unusually clean and crisp view, providing a clear, close view of the 1856 station high on the clay bluffs with the keeper on the tower gallery cleaning the window glass. The handsome Gay Head Lighthouse stands in one of the most picturesque locations in New England, atop the 130-foot multicolored clay cliffs at the western shore of Martha's Vineyard . The first lighthouse, a 47-foot octagonal wooden lighthouse was erected on a stone base, along with a wood-frame keeper's house, barn, and oil vault and went into service on November 18, 1799. By 1854 the house and tower leaked to a point where a new brick tower and dwelling were constructed. A first-order Fresnel lens was obtained and installed in the conical brick lighthouse. Once again, due to the extreme dampness of the keeper's house, the 1856 brick keeper's house was torn down and replaced by a wooden house in 1902, thus dating this image to pre-1902. R.G. Shute was in business from about 1865 until the early 1880’s. View is uncommonly clean and clear, providing a close view of the station buildings. Near fine. (F-). $185.
The back of this early Shute mount from my collection shows some of the views that were available.
2815h. (stereoview) Gay Head Lighthouse, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. c.1880 by Brownell & Graham Photographers. Unusually clear and close view, providing a clear, close view of the 1856 station high on the clay bluffs with the keeper on the tower gallery cleaning the window glass. The handsome Gay Head Lighthouse stands in one of the most picturesque locations in New England, atop the 130-foot multicolored clay cliffs at the western shore of Martha's Vineyard . The first lighthouse, a 47-foot octagonal wooden lighthouse was erected on a stone base, along with a wood-frame keeper's house, barn, and oil vault and went into service on November 18, 1799. By 1854 the house and tower leaked to a point where a new brick tower and dwelling were constructed. A first-order Fresnel lens was obtained and installed in the conical brick lighthouse. Once again, due to the extreme dampness of the keeper's house, the 1856 brick keeper's house was torn down and replaced by a wooden house in 1902, thus dating this image to pre-1902. View is uncommonly clear, providing a close view of the station buildings. Some moisture to mount, some marks and light staining. (VG-). $85.
21429g. (souvenir cup / saucer) Lovely Nantucket lighthouse set, enhanced with an image of the "Brant Point Lighthouse” on the saucer, and "Sankoty Lighthouse" (Sankoty is an Indian word meaning "highland") on the cup. The cup measures 2 ¼” tall 2 ¼” in diameter. The saucer measures 4 ½” in diameter. Marked: Made In Germany [for] Phebe E. Clisby Nantucket, Mass. Beautiful set, in lovely condition, as nice as they come and quite rare with two lighthouse scenes. Very light wear to rims only. (F-). $325 net.
2726tt. (stereoview) Harvesting a Whale at Commercial Wharf, Nantucket. c.1870. By J. Freeman. Close, clear view shows great detail of seamen working from a vessel to harvest a whale tied up to her side, cutting the blubber into strips for processing. Hand written note on back notes: “From J.B. Macy, whale cutting at Commercial Wharf, Nantucket Apr. 2, 1870. “ View has been hand-colored with red to accentuate the whale’s blood as workers remove the strips of blubber. Clear, clean, only light edge wear. (VG). $78
27465b. (stereoview) Sea View House, Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard by C. H. Shute. This view shows a row of elegant cottages or houses with the Sea View House in the distance. There are a number of very finely dressed people in the scene, including some men in white top hats and women in beautiful dresses. As with many Martha’s Vineyard views, the architecture is fantastic. Includes a long, numbered listing of views printed on the back. If you look closely, you can see there is even a flag or pennant flapping in the breeze on top of the hotel. This stereoview is on a green mount, overall clean, crisp, nice view. (VG+). $46. 27465c. (stereoview) Oak Bluffs Cottage on Martha’s Vineyard by Prescott & White. This exceptionally close up view shows a classic cottage on Martha’s Vineyard, shown with all of its elaborate louvered doors wide open. Through the open doors you can actually see the furniture inside, including a bed through the door on the right. You feel as if you could walk right in. View is on a yellow mount and is identified in period pencil on the back as "Oak Bluffs Martha’s Vineyard". The back is printed "Prescott & White, No. 15 Pratt St., HARTFORD, CONN" with a logo of a P & W intertwined. Light soiling. (VG). $64.
27465d. (stereoview) Side View Highlands Baptist Tabernacle, Martha’s Vineyard by Joseph W. Warren. This view is identified on the back in pencil as "Baptist Tabernacle Highlands". It shows an interesting side view of the open air tabernacle - a six sided structure with a large tower or cupola in the center and a raised stage at the right of the photo. The detail is excellent. With a magnifying glass, you can make out many chairs inside, a piano on the stage, and a man posing in front. View is on a buff colored mount with printed backmark reading "Stereoscopic Views, Made for sale, wholesale and retail, by JOSEPH W. WARREN, COTTAGE CITY, MASS. Views of Residences made at short notice.". Light overall foxing. (VG-). $54. 27465e. (stereoview) View Highlands Baptist Tabernacle, Martha’s Vineyard by Joseph W. Warren. This view is identified on the back in pencil as "Baptist Tabernacle Highlands". It shows an interesting front view of the open air tabernacle - a six sided structure with a large tower or cupola in the center and a raised stage at the right of the photo. The detail is excellent. With a magnifying glass, you can make out large numbers of empty chairs at far left and at far right under the trees, and even a ladder leaning up against the structure to the right of the entrance. View is on a buff colored mount with printed backmark reading "Stereoscopic Views, Made for sale, wholesale and retail, by JOSEPH W. WARREN, COTTAGE CITY, MASS. Views of Residences made at short notice.". Light overall foxing. (VG-). $58.
27465f. (stereoview) Ames Cottage, Naragansett Avenue, Oak Bluffs Martha’s Vineyard by Joseph W. Warren. This view is identified on the back in period pencil as "Ames Cottage & Naragansett" We think it may be the present Narragansett House on Narragansett Avenue in Oak Bluffs, but we are not sure. In any event, the architecture is fabulous, typical of high Martha’s Vineyard style. The details are amazingly sharp and clear. View is on a buff colored mount with printed backmark reading "Stereoscopic Views, Made for sale, wholesale and retail, by JOSEPH W. WARREN, COTTAGE CITY, MASS. Views of Residences made at short notice.". Some very light foxing. (VG). $68.
2902. (postcard view) “Sankoty Head Lighthouse, Island of Nantucket” by Henry S. Wyer c.1897. Beautiful b/w lithograph postcard view of the “Sankoty Head Lighthouse” on the high bluff. Undivided back card is unused and was published before 1900 by Arthur Livingston Postcard Publishers, New York. Clean, crisp, one corner fold. Great image. (VG-). $22.
2726qq. (stereoview) Old
Wind Mill, Built 1746,
2903 . (early postcard collection) Nantucket Scenes by H. Marshall Gardiner. c.1900. H. Marshall Gardiner was a renowned photographer who came to Nantucket in 1910. For thirty years, using a large format camera for clarity, he extensively photographed the island. His postcards are very collectible today. Please inquire for views and pricing.
2918. Furbish, Lynn. (Nantucket) Personal Island. Travel Magazine. June 1938. Lovely two page article details the wonderful atmosphere on the island, with its Georgian houses, shipshape wharves and jetties, and much more. A wonderful look back at the island setting in the late 1930’s as the author details the sights and her reasons for making it her second home. Includes Sankaty Head lighthouse, as well as a most interesting account of the White Elephant hotel, run by Mrs Edward Ludwig of New York – a bit of her history and how her home slowly evolved into one of the finest hotels to be found. Full issue, with wonderful articles of the day. (VG+). $38.
2726nn. (stereoview) Upper
Main Street,
2656.
(hand-colored photo) Gay Head Lighthouse,
3113f.
Gardner, Arthur H., WRECKS AROUND
7335. (souvenir dish) “Brant
Point Light [house], Nantucket, Mass. Established 1746” c.1900. Lovely
gilt decorated round dish measures 5 3/8” in diameter, with upturned sides.
Featured in the center is a large detailed full color image of the tall masonry
lighthouse with attached keeper’s dwelling and out buildings on Nantucket’s
sandy harbor entrance. Backmarked “Made in
2815f. (stereoview) Gay Head Lighthouse, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. c.1880 by S. F. Adams Shute Photographer, New Bedford, Mass. Unusually clean and crisp view, providing a clear, close view of the 1856 station high on the clay bluffs with the keeper on the tower gallery cleaning the window glass. The handsome Gay Head Lighthouse stands in one of the most picturesque locations in New England, atop the 130-foot multicolored clay cliffs at the western shore of Martha's Vineyard . The first lighthouse, a 47-foot octagonal wooden lighthouse was erected on a stone base, along with a wood-frame keeper's house, barn, and oil vault and went into service on November 18, 1799. By 1854 the house and tower leaked to a point where a new brick tower and dwelling were constructed. A first-order Fresnel lens was obtained and installed in the conical brick lighthouse. Once again, due to the extreme dampness of the keeper's house, the 1856 brick keeper's house was torn down and replaced by a wooden house in 1902, thus dating this image to pre-1902. View is uncommonly clean and clear, providing a close view of the station buildings. (VG+). $185.
2858. [chart].
Eldridge, George W. ELDRIDGE’S
CHART “J” BUZZARDS BAY.
Vineyard Haven & Boston. 1916 [Rev. 1904). Scale about 1” = 1 mile.
Original printed chart measures 24” x 28”, on paper. Includes all of
Buzzards Bay from Dartmouth and New Bedford north to Mattapoisett, Marion,
Wareham, and then south to Falmouth and Woods Hole, Naushon, Nashawena and
Cuttyhunk in the Elizabeth Islands. Includes larger scale inset of Woods Hole.
Includes all lighthouses, Life-Saving Service and Mass Humane Society stations,
lightships, and more. Also includes many roads, all shoals and bars, and much
more. Eldridge, whose father George started him in the chart business, is
probably best known as the compiler of Eldridge’s
Tide and Pilot Book, still in use today. His charts were compiled from his
and his father’s own surveys. Chart is in c.1970 gilded frame but has worn and
could use reframing. Chart has some soiling and sunning, a bit of wrinkling, but
remains striking and will be wonderful for display with a bit of cleaning up.
These very early coastal maps are most desirable for display and bring a
premium, particularly on the 20230. Farson, Robert
H., TWELVE MEN DOWN – 25307. Young, Hazel. ISLANDS
OF
2726JJ.
(stereoview) Oldest House,
Built 1686,
2726mm. (stereoview) View of Siasconset, Nantucket. c.1880. By J. Freeman. Close, clear view shows great detail of homes along a road in Siasconset village. Quite clear, some foxing or soiling on the image. Rare view. (VG-). $118 net.
2726bb. (stereoview) Nantucket, Massachusetts. View of Orange Street and South Church Tower. c.1870’s. By J. Freeman. Fine view from Orange Street with the South church tower in the distance. View is near fine, clean, clear and close. (F-). $118 net.
2726cc. (stereoview) Nantucket, Massachusetts. View from South Tower Looking East . c.1870’s. By J. Freeman. Great view from the South Church tower looking East with the town and harbor in the distance. View is clear, just a hint of soiling, some wear to mount. (VG-). $28 net.
2726dd. (stereoview) Nantucket, Massachusetts. Orange Street, East Side . c.1870’s. By J. Freeman. Great view on Orange Street shows a number of fine homes as residents look on. View is clear, just a hint of soiling, repaired center fold and some wear to mount. (G+). $58.
2726ee. (stereoview) Nantucket, Massachusetts. View of Athenaeum from Church Tower . c.1870’s. By J. Freeman. Great view from the church roof looking toward the Athenaeum with Brant Point Lighthouse and the harbor in the distance. View is clear, light foxing and soiling, center crease but does not detract on front, some wear to mount. (VG-). $28 net. 2726ff.
(stereoview) Wreck of the
Brig Poinsett, South Shore Nantucket, Sept. 1st., 1870. (c.1870).
By J. Freeman. Quite close, clear view shows great detail of the brig Poinsett
as crews from shore offload the cargo from the vessel. As the surf pounded the
vessel workers struggled to haul barrels ashore. View is of the beautiful wooden
vessel well up on the beach on the south side of the island near Nobadeer Pond.
About 40 casks in all were saved when the vessel broke up and became a total
loss. It is extremely difficult to find views of 2726gg.
(stereoview)
28378. Summer Life at Nantucket. Frank Leslie’s Illustrated Newspaper. October 11, 1879. 1p. Beautiful, sharp, full page with hand colored multiple engravings of Nantucket scenes. Especially striking is a large view of the town crier as he leans from the church steeple to announce the arrival of the steamship. A second view includes the church and homes on Orange Street. Includes short article describing the important work of the town crier. Beautiful, bright coloration, superb for framing, one of the nicer for display. 11” x 16”. Quite clean, bright, light edge wear. (VG+). $76. 9904i. AN ACT FOR ERECTING A LIGHT-HOUSE ON THE WEST CHOP OF HOLME’S HOLE HARBOR, IN THE STATE OF MASSACHUSETTS. Acts passed at the Second Session of the Fourteenth Congress of the United States. Washington. 1817. [112p.] Original soft wraps. Act request cession of land to the United States from Massachusetts for the purpose of erecting a light-house, for building said light-house and for paying the salary of a keeper. Also includes a compendium of other Acts of the day as well as a proclamation by President James Madison. Quite clean and in remarkable condition considering age. (G+). $32.
2726hh. (stereoview) Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. View of Sea View House, Cottage City. c.1870’s. By Prescott & White. Great view looking down the roadway past lovely cottages to the grand Victorian Sea View House beyond. View is clear, only light foxing and light soiling. Large format on mustard mount. (VG). $26 net. 2726ii. (stereoview) Martha’s Vineyard, Massachusetts. View of Cottage City. c.1870’s. By Prescott & White. Great view looking down the roadway past lovely cottages in Cottage City. View is clear, only light foxing and light soiling. Large format on mustard mount. (VG). $24 net.
28356. (photographs from album) Martha’s Vineyard c.1900. Nice lot of twenty-one vintage photographs mounted on three original album pages include two views of the Life Saving Station at Gay Head, views of Gay Head Lighthouse and the cliffs, The Wesley House in Cottage City, View from Wesley House, Circuit Avenue in Cottage City, Gypsie’s Camp, a country school, and more. Photos each measure 2 ¾” x 4 ½” and are clear and clean. A nice Martha’s Vineyard selection. (VG+). $144.
28336. Nicholas, William H. Nantucket - Little Gray Lady. National Geographic. April 1944. Lovely 26-page article filled with 22 stunning color and b/w photos (eight (8) of them are full page and in color), detail life and history on this remarkable island during the War. Images include lobsterman hauling pots, a number of Main Street views, Popsquatchet Mill, Sherburne’s winter kitchen, the Pacific Club, Whaling Museum, Old Unitarian Church, Sconset cottages, beach patrol leaving Sankaty Head Lighthouse, Nantucket “Wharf Rats” and more. Full issue with articles of War interest and the day. Clean, tight, nice copy. (VG). $24. 28297. (souvenir cup) Charming silverplate souvenir cup features a shield bearing the raised image of “West Chop Light [House], Martha’s Vineyard, Mass.” Detailed image shows the iron light tower and keeper’s house, with the oil house nearby. Cup measures 1 ¾” high and is enhanced by three handles. Marked “Quadruple Plate K & C Co.” Charming, some marks or staining, needs polishing. (VG-). $74.
28312. (document) [Nantucket Light House – Great Point] Statement of Contracts Made Relative to Oil, Light Houses, Stakeages, &c…. Revenue Office. January 22nd, 1817. 1p. 12” x 16”. Early large plate from early report showing contracts made in the Treasury Department in the years 1816-1816 including those for light-houses, beacon boats (lightships), keeper’s dwellings, buoys, stakeages, etc. Includes dates, location and work performed, contractor, price, etc. Includes sum of $815 for E. M. Hinckley to take down and rebuild the dwelling-house of the keeper of Nantucket Light-house (Great Point). Additional lighthouses with work indicated include New Point Comfort (VA), Portsmouth (NH), Cape Henlopen, Reedy Island, Bald Head (NC), Point Judith (RI), Baker’s Island, and more. Also includes contracts for oil. Unusually clean and crisp for a near 200-year old document, light overall toning, wonderful for framing. (VG). $185.
2726y. (stereoview) Fishermen of Quidnet, Nantucket. c.1880. By J. Freeman. Close, clear view shows great detail of fishermen posing for the photographer on their boats on the beach, with the fishermen’s shacks on the bluff behind. Quite clear, only very light foxing or soiling on the mount edges. Once fold at center. Rare view. (VG). $88 net.
28242c. (cabinet photo) Gay Head Lighthouse, Martha’s Vineyard c.1893. Fine early view of the light tower and early brick keeper’s dwelling at Gay Head. From a lot of lighthouse cabinet views dated 1893, this professional view measures 5” x 7” and is clear, though moderate foxing, just a bit of edge wear. (VG-). $88.
20421e. “THE
WRECK OF THE CITY OF
28102. (souvenir dish) c.1900.
Striking piece features a most attractive b/w image of “Sankoty
Light,
2656c. (hand-colored photo) Gay
Head Lighthouse,
2726x. (stereoview) Oldest
House, Built 1686,
21158. [Limited
edition print] First Light [
25377. (lithographed print) The
Nantucket Lightship by noted
5203h.
(stereoview) Gay Head Lighthouse, Martha’s Vineyard,
Mass. c.1880 by R. G. Shute Photographer, Edgartown, Mass. Uncommonly
clean and crisp view, providing a clear, close view of the 1856 station high on
the clay bluffs with the keeper looking out to sea from the tower gallery. The
handsome Gay Head Lighthouse stands in one of the most picturesque locations in
New England, atop the 130-foot multicolored clay cliffs at the western
6744
[Topographic Maps]. qq-2.
Tuckernuck Island Quadrangle. Includes
Tuckernuck Island, Muskeget Island, Smith Point, Nantucket. 1940. 16 ½” x
21”. $24.
6744nn,oo. [Topographic Map]. 6744L. [Topographic Map]. NANTUCKET, TUCKERNUCK, MUSKEGET. U.S. Geological Survey. Muskeget Sheet. February 1917 edition, from surveys done in 1887. Size 16 ½"w x 20"h. The scale of the map is 1:62,500, with contour lines at 20-foot intervals. Beautiful, early, three color topographic maps show the important contours and features of the area including the Lighthouses and Life-Saving Stations, as well as roads and important town buildings, etc. This map includes the complete islands of Tuckernuck and Muskeget and the Smith Point end of Nantucket. U. S. Life-Saving Stations include Muskeget and Maddaket. Lighthouses include Cross Rip Light Ship. Also includes all roads, railway lines, shoals and bars, and much more. Map is quite desirable for framing and is clean and crisp as original. Light soil to edges, some wear, would be wonderful framed. These early coastal maps are most desirable for display and bring a premium, particularly on the Cape and the islands. (VG). $48 net.
2401. [Topographic Map]. 27474. (souvenir dish) Harbor Lighthouse, Edgartown, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. c.1900. Lovely scalloped edge dish features a bright, full color image of the pier-head keeper’s house with the lantern room on the roof. A two-story house with a lantern on the roof was built on wooden piles in 1828 for about $4,000, which showed a fixed white light visible for 14 miles. In 1847, a new stone breakwater was built for $4700, replacing the old wooden one and a fourth-order Fresnel lens replaced the old lamps and reflectors in 1856. The dwelling and walkway were repaired many times through the years. The hurricane of September 21, 1938, pretty much finished off the old building. The Coast Guard took over the Lighthouse Service in 1939, and they quickly demolished the dilapidated structure. Dish is bright, a charming piece for your collection, enhanced with a gilded rim. Marked “Made in Germany for Jernigan & Huxford, Edgartown, Mass.” (VG+). $295.
28112. (photo) Metropolitan liner Herman Winter after collision with Steamer Ardandhu off Gay Head, Martha’s Vineyard. Jan 23, 1900. At 3:30AM, January 23rd, while off Robinson's Hole, Vineyard Sound, Ardandhu came into collision with the Metropolitan liner Herman Winter, bound from Boston for New York. Striking amidships, the liners' bow nearly cut Ardandhu in half, with the loss of two crewmen. Resulting from an apparently been a misunderstanding of whistle signals, Ardanhu's watertight compartments kept the vessel from sinking immediately. The Herman Winter stayed in the breach until the freighter settled away as the compartments filled. There was a rush by the crew to get off their stricken vessel and it was thought that all had been saved until a head count revealed the engineer and second officer were missing. The freighter Ardandhu drifted onto the southwest end of Naushon Island and settled by the stern, the bow sticking out of the water. After accessing that their own vessel was secure Herman Winter started for Vineyard Haven to report the incident. the freighter had slid off the bar on which she stranded and was now lying on an even keel in 60 feet of water, the masts and smokestack breaking the surface. As the wreck lay dangerously close to nearby shipping lanes in was considered a hazard to navigation and destroyed. Image measures 4 ½” x 6 ¾” and is mounted on original 8” x 10” gray mount. Image is clear and close, just a bit light, Only light wear to mound. Rare shipwreck image. (VG). $68. 2842.
[photo] Oldest House, Built 1686, Nantucket (c.1870).
By J. Freeman. Extremely rare albumen photo by J. Freeman of Nantucket shows
great detail of 2841.
[photo] Steamboat Wharf, Nantucket (c.1870).
By J. Freeman. Extremely rare albumen photo by J. Freeman of Nantucket shows
great detail of Steamboat Wharf as a steamship, possibly the Sankaty, arrives.
Photo was taken before the railroad station was built on the wharf in the
foreground. Excellent view, close and clear. View is clean, mounted on album
page and becoming a bit brittle from age. It is extremely difficult to find
early views of
2892.
[photo] Old Mill Built in 1746, Nantucket (c.1870).
By J. Freeman. Extremely rare albumen photo by J. Freeman of Nantucket. Close,
clear view shows great detail of Nantucket’s still surviving “smock mill”.
Built in 1746 by Nathan Wilbur, a Nantucket sailor who had spent time in
Holland, the "Old Mill" is the oldest functioning mill in the country.
Excellent view, close and clear. View is clean, mounted on album page. It is
extremely difficult to find early views of 6332qx3.
2866. (photo) Steamer Sankaty. The Sankaty was designed by Chauncey G. Whiton, built by the Fore River Works in Quincy, Mass. and launched in 1911. She was 188 feet long, a slim vessel with twin propellers and twin smokestacks. She had a 36 foot beam, and drew 9' 6" of water. From her construction in 1911 until 1924, the Sankaty operated as a ferry serving the islands of Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. While not the first propeller-driven steamer to serve these islands she marked the end of the paddlewheel steamer era for the Cape and Islands. Photo is an original b/w and measures 5” x 7”. This photo was used by used by the late George Foster in his marvelous tome "When Splendor Sailed The Sound", which was the history of Long Island Sound and Hudson River steamship services. View looks to be taken at Woods Hole in Falmouth. (VG+). $44.
2835.
(pin/broach) Antique Silver Plate Nantucket Sankaty
Lighthouse Pin c.1930. Charming pin measures 5/8" wide by
7/8" high and features an image of Sankaty Head Lighthouse and keeper’s
house on the curved face. Pin is in excellent condition with no dents or
repairs. Light normal and expected wear. .Retains original open "C"
hook clasp. (VG). $68.
2815b.
(stereoview) Lighthouse and Cliffs, Gay Head,
Martha’s Vineyard, Mass c.1880 by R. G. Shute, Edgartown, Mass.
View No. 213. Clear early view shows the large brick first order light tower and
keeper’s dwelling perched on the high clay cliffs. Built at a cost of $30,000,
the 51-foot brick light tower and dwelling shown was completed in 1855 to house
the enormous first-order Fresnel lens. View is clear, just a bit distant,
overall clean save one area of foxing to upper margin. (VG). $76. 2815e.
(stereoview) Lighthouse and Cliffs, Gay Head,
Martha’s Vineyard, Mass c.1880 by R. G. Shute, Edgartown, Mass.
View No. 213. Clear early view shows the large brick first order light tower and
keeper’s dwelling perched on the high clay cliffs. Built at a cost of $30,000,
the 51-foot brick light tower and dwelling shown was completed in 1855 to house
the enormous first-order Fresnel lens. View is clear, just a bit distant,
overall clean save some sporadic foxing, mostly to back. (VG). $58. 2815a.
(stereoview) Lighthouse and Cliffs, Gay Head,
Martha’s Vineyard, Mass c.1870 by C. H. Shute & Son, Edgartown,
Mass. View No. 213. Yellow mount. Clear early view shows the large brick first
order light tower and keeper’s dwelling perched on the high clay cliffs. Built
at a cost of $30,000, the 51-foot brick light tower and delling shown was
completed in 1855 to house the enormous first-order Fresnel lens. View is clear,
just a bit distant, overall only very light soiling, light wear. (VG-). $76. 2815c.
(stereoview) Cliffs from the Lighthouse, Gay Head,
Martha’s Vineyard, Mass c.1880 by R. G. Shute, Edgartown, Mass.
View No. 223. Clear early view shows the expanse of cliffs upon which is perched
the large brick first order light tower and keeper’s dwelling. View is clear,
overall clean, one corner chipped. (VG). $46.
2851.
(hand colored photograph) “The Old Mill (1746)
2726r.
(stereoview) Sankaty Head Lighthouse, Nantucket. c.1880.
By Kilburn Brothers, Littleton, N.H. Close, clear view shows great detail of
2726p.
(stereoview) Sankaty Head Lighthouse, Nantucket. c.1880.
By J. Freeman. Quite close, clear view shows great detail of 2726aa.
(stereoview) Sankaty Head Lighthouse, Nantucket.
c.1870. By J. Freeman, Nantucket. Close, clear view shows great
detail of
2727b. (cabinet photo) Gay Head Lighthouse, Martha's Vineyard c.1884, probably by Chamberlain, Cottage City. A full 5" x 8" clear close view shows the light tower and early brick keeper’s dwelling as throngs of finely dressed Victorian visitors enjoy the area. By far the better views of this light that I have yet come across. Overall clean, clear, bright, a few small spots of foxing, upper corner bent. An exceptional view. (VG). $285.
27476. (souvenir creamer) c.1900. Superb large creamer, featuring a detailed full color image of the Steamer Gay Head off Martha’s Vineyard. This is one of the more striking that I have found, featuring a very pretty and quite detailed full color image of this early passenger vessel serving Martha’s Vineyard and Nantucket areas. The creamer is of a classic style, enhanced by a short spout and handle with beautiful cobalt blue coloration and a very pretty gilt borders and trim. Marked “Made in Germany” This beautiful collector’s piece measures 3 ½” high x 4” in diameter. This is a wonderful, early commemorative piece, clean and bright, striking. With slight chip and interior glaze crack at rim only. (VG). $148 net. 27460b. (photo) Sankaty Head Lighthouse, Nantucket c.1940’s by Edwin T. Schwarz. Beautiful clear, close professional b/w photograph shows the tall striped tower with attached 1887 keeper’s house. Nice clear view with the lantern room housing the large first order Fresnel lens curtained to protect the lens from the sun. Size 8" x 10". Photo does have one lengthy fold, but this does not affect the image. (VG-). $44.
27465. (stereoview) Martha's Vineyard, Oak Bluffs Beach and Arcades c.1880. By S. F. Adams, Oak Bluffs, Mass. Close, clear view shows great detail of beach as finely dressed Victorian visitors enjoy the beach and amusements. Quite clear and clean, choice view. (F-). $78 net.
21429f. (souvenir cup/saucer/mug) c.1900. Most unusual set features Sankaty Head Lighthouse and the Old Windmill, Nantucket on a large mug and cup/saucer combination. Early set is quite large and enhanced by cobalt blue borders with gilt decoration throughout. Large mug features a detailed b/w image of “Sankaty Light, Siasconset, Mass”. Large cup likewise features a detailed b/w image of the “Old Windmill Built 1746, Nantucket, Mass.” The mug measures 3 5/8” high by 3 ½” in diameter. Mug measures 3 1/8” high by 3 ¼” in diameter. Saucer measures 6 1/8” in diameter. Marked “Germany”. All are clean, a few original manufacturing marks, no chips or cracks. An unusually large, bold set for display and an exceptionally rare form. (VG+). $445 set.
2726m. (stereoview) Oldest House, Built 1686, Nantucket . c.1883. By J. Freeman. Close, clear view shows great detail of Nantucket’s oldest house. Built as a wedding gift in 1686 for Jethro Coffin and Mary Gardner, it remains the sole surviving structure from the island's original seventeenth-century English settlement. Quite clear, only light foxing and wear. (VG). $78 net.
27390. (mounted photo) Vineyard
Sound Light Vessel No. 41 c.1900. Lightship No. 41 was built at
Portland, Maine by : S. Gildersleeve & Sons for a cost of $33,000. She was
constructed of white oak & locust; copper & galvanized iron fastened;
with a bowsprit; 2 masts with daymarks; stack forward of mainmast; 2 aux. steam
boilers. She served on the Vineyard Sound station from 1876-1910, and 1915-1924.
Photo measures 3 ¼” square on white 5” square mount. Image is clear and
crisp, just a bit distant. Mount has had one fold but it is not visible in the
image. Overall only light soiling and wear. (VG-). $78.
25344. Claflin, James W. HISTORIC
NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIPS: NEW SOUTH SHOAL 1854-1896 - A History of Also available in this series: HISTORIC NANTUCKET LIGHTHOUSES: Sankaty Head, HISTORIC NANTUCKET LIGHTHOUSES: Great Point, HISTORIC NANTUCKET LIGHTHOUSES: Brant Point.
8248. Claflin, James W., LIGHTHOUSES
AND LIFESAVING ALONG THE 2719. Page, Victor W. MOTOR BOATS AND BOAT MOTORS – Design, Construction, Operation and Repair. New York. 1920. 524p. Marked in pencil on frontis page “P A Evans Malden, Mass. U. S. Lighthouse Service, Nantucket Lt. 1937”. Apparently once the property of one of the light keepers on Nantucket, this early text details all aspects of the construction and operation of early motor boats in use at the time, and indeed used by the Lighthouse Service as well. Subjects include boat classification and types, hull construction and design, motor boat fittings, boat operation and care, popular boat designs, operating principals of boat motors, power plants, installation of power plants, propelling devices, care and repair of motors, seaplanes and flying boats, and more. Filled with photos and diagrams. A must for your maritime library. Intact, spine and hinges professionally repaired, edgewear, contents tight but some staining and soiling from years of use. (VG). $114.
26249. Clark, Admont. LIGHTHOUSES
OF CAPE COD, MARTHA’S VINEYARD,
957
m, n, q, s, t, v, x, z, a ,cc. (lightship model kit) 957o,p,pp.
[lightship model]
2637b,d. NANTUCKET'S
COSKATA LIFE SAVING CREW REWARDED BY THE
GOVERNMENT. Harper’s Weekly. January 21, 1893. Keeper Walter N.
Chase was awarded a gold life—saving medal and his crew of Surfmen Jesse H.
Eldridge, Roland H. Perkins, Charles H. Cathcart and John Nyman and Temporary
Surfmen Josiah B. Gould and George J. Flood were awarded silver medals for
"rescuing, during heavy gale and sea, the crew of seven men from the
rigging of the Canadian schooner H. P. Kirkham, wrecked on Rose and Crown Shoal,
fifteen miles seaward from the station on January 21, 1892. The men were saved
only by the utmost skill and bravery, and were brought to land after battling
for twenty—three hours against wind and sea." On June 16, 1892, Surfman
Perkins died "from disease caused by exposure at the wreck of the H. P.
Kirkham."
25260b. Dodge, Henry Irving. HEROES
OF THE LIFE-SAVING SERVICE. Woman’s Home Companion. August 1903.
Superb full page article with five portraits detail the heroic rescues of a
number of members of the Life-Saving Service. Full page article depicts the
heroism of the service by detailing a few notable rescues across the country
including Keeper Joshua James in SCENES OF THE SHIPWRECK
'RECREATING HISTORIC
SCENES OF NANTUCKET:
20230. Farson, Robert H., TWELVE
MEN DOWN – 22233. McCalley, John 26277. Hine, C. G. THE
STORY OF
4410g. Light-House Board, INSTRUCTIONS
TO LIGHT-KEEPERS AND MASTERS OF LIGHT-HOUSE VESSELS. GPO. 1902. 55
pages of instructions plus 37 photo and large fold-out plates. Once property of
Keeper George Purdy, Gay Head Lighthouse,
25260b. Dodge, Henry Irving. HEROES OF THE LIFE-SAVING
SERVICE. Woman’s Home Companion. August 1903. Superb full page
article with five portraits detail the heroic rescues of a number of members of
the Life-Saving Service. Full page article depicts the heroism of the service by
detailing a few notable rescues across the country including Keeper Joshua James
in Massachusetts, Keeper N. C. Hayman from the Gay Head Station on Martha’s
Vineyard, the Creeds Hill, North Carolina life-saving crew, Keeper W. W.
Griesser of the Buffalo station, Rasmus S. Midgett of North Carolina, and more.
Excellent article with five portrait illustrations. Clean, crisp, full issue,
great reading. (VG+). $68.
3113f. Gardner, Arthur H., WRECKS
AROUND 23221. Crosby,
21509f,g,i. na. 3164p,q. Kobbe', Gustav. "LIFE
ON THE ( 22316. Anthony, Richard H., NANTUCKET
LIGHTSHIP – This Offshore Guardian of Our Coast Is the World’s Most Exposed
Light vessel. Yachting Magazine. August 1937. Pp. 80-84. Excellent
article chronicles the life of the crew aboard this famous beacon. With 6 close
interior and exterior views including a great view of the brass lighthouse bow
insignia on the tender Anemone. Disbound. (VG). $54. 21237. na. NANTUCKET LIGHTSHIP FEATURES MASTHEAD LANTERNS OF ALUMINUM. nd. c.1936. ¼-page disbound article details the recently constructed LV-112 manufactured by the Pusey Jones Shipyard. Article noted that these new lanterns are 325 pounds lighter than those formerly used, which means greater stability in rough weather. Includes photo of the vessel. (VG). $16. Nantucket Light Vessel LV-112 Model. BlueJacket Ship Crafters has been recognized as one of the premier model manufacturers and builders since their opening in 1905. Continuing in this fine tradition, they have made available to us a professionally built, 19”, 1/8” scale model of the famous Nantucket Light Vessel No. 112. Before the era of modern aids to navigation, lightships played a crucial role and none more than those on the dreaded Nantucket Shoals. This area of the coastline boasted more light vessels over the years than any other coastline in the world. The ‘112 was built in 1936 following a collision with her predecessor LV-117 in 1934 by the British liner SS Olympic. Our model shows her as launched, with a tall stack for her steam boiler, steel pilot house and two masts with 500mm lanterns and lantern galleries. This professionally built and painted model includes more than 200 cast fittings and brass items, miniature chain, rigging and more. This model will add grace and charm to any office, den or family room and will become a valuable heirloom in years to come. #22199 Kit only $289. 9294. na. 7276. [An
Act for Granting to the United States of America, the Light-house at the
entrance of the harbour of Nantucket] ACTS AND LAWS, PASSED BY THE
GENERAL COURT OF MASSACHUSETTS: BEGUN AND HELD AT BOSTON, IN THE COUNTY OF
SUFFOLK, ON WEDNESDAY THE TWENTY-SIXTH DAY OF MAY, ANNO DOMINI, 1795. [ Commemorative Coast Guard,
Lighthouse and Lightship Covers Commemorative
envelopes, each addressed and stamped and postmarked on the commissioning day
and first day on station, or from Officer in Charge, and with the return address
of the light station or vessel commanding officer. Covers clean, crisp, and are
important Coast Guard and light vessel collector’s items: 22361j.
USCG Lightship 22361k.
USCG Lightship Relief WLV 613, Commanding
Officer. Postmarked April 28, 1979. $22 22361p.
USCG Nantucket Lightship WLV 612, Includes
cashet of Plymouth Lighthouse. Postmarked October 31, 1981. $12 22361q.
USCG Nantucket Lightship WLV 612, Includes
cashet of Port of Boston. Postmarked October 31, 1981. $12 22361r.
USCG Nantucket Lightship WLV 613. Postmarked
June 13, 1981 $12 L-136a,b,c.
USCG Lightship Relief WLV 613, Commanding
Officer. Postmarked April 28, 1979. With various light vessel cachets,
etc. $18 L-136d,e,f,g,h,I,j,k,l,m.
USCG Lightship Nantucket 2 WLV 613,
Commanding Officer. Postmarked April 19, 1980. With various light vessel
cachets, etc. $18 L-136o.
Decommissioning USCG Lightship Nantucket 2 WLV 613.
Postmarked October 18, 1984. With light vessel cachet. $18
27290. (stereoview) Massachusetts Humane Society Boathouse, Oak Bluffs, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. c.1870’s by S. F. Adams, Oak Bluffs, Mass. Early view shows what we believe to be a boathouse of the Massachusetts Humane Society at Oak Bluffs. The building is not labeled but inside can be clearly seen a lifeboat behind the two chairs. In the background can be seen a schooner’s masts at the wharf. Clean clear view on yellow mount. Unusually nice early view. (VG+). $144.
2726g. (stereoview) Nantucket, Massachusetts. View from South Tower Looking North . c.1870’s. By J. Freeman. Great view from the South Church tower looking North with the town and beach in the distance. View is clear, just a hint of soiling and very light wear. (VG+). $44 net. 2726g,w. (stereoview) Nantucket, Massachusetts. View from South Tower Looking North . c.1873. By J. Freeman. Great view from the South Church tower looking North with the town and beach in the distance. View is clear, just a hint of soiling and very light wear. (VG+). $44 net. 2726h. (stereoview) Nantucket, Massachusetts. School of Blackfish on the beach. c.1870’s. By J. Freeman. Good view of residents and fishermen examining a beach school of blackfish. View is clear, just a hint of foxing and a bit of light wear to the mount in places. Only very light soiling and edge wear. (VG). $54 net. 2726o. (stereoview) Nantucket, Massachusetts. School of Blackfish on the beach. c.1870’s. By J. Freeman. Good view of residents and fishermen examining a beach school of blackfish. View is clear, just a hint of foxing and a bit of light wear to the mount in places. Clean, crisp, near fine. (F-). $68 net. 2780a.
(cabinet photo) Schooner Newburgh Ashore in Vineyard
Haven, Martha’s Vineyard November 27, 1898. Rare view shows the
schooner Newburgh driven half way through the Vineyard Haven wharf following the
great hurricane of 1898. Many nameless storms have ravaged the New England coast
leaving in their wake untold tales of misery and destruction. One of the worst
was the Portland Gale of November 26-27, 1898. Named after the steamer Portland
that sank with nearly 200 persons aboard, this two-day Hurricane caused more
damage to shipping in New England, than any other in history. Over 130 vessels
were lost, 26 in Vineyard Haven Harbor alone. Photo is by Richard G. Shute of
Edgartown and measures 5 ¼” x 8 ½”. Image is close and clear, with some
paper loss along the center line and moderate foxing and spotting. Still,
excellent detail in this rare view and could be conserved. (G+). $85.
J-53. [water color] Original
w/c painting Great Round Shoal Light Vessel No. 86 [1913] Superb
original water color shows the Great Round Shoals Light Vessel No. 86 at
anchor on station off Nantucket, Massachusetts. Nice depiction of this early
coal fired vessel, with great detail of the vessel and its equipment as she
rolls in the choppy seas. Painting measures 13” x 26” and is
professionally matted and framed to 18" x 31". Painting is signed
in lower left corner "I. N. Cory 12-17-1913." Condition is
excellent, perfect you museum or collector. $875 net
9128f. 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, clean, crisp, little
wear. (VG+). $34.
27241.
(souvenir dish) Gay Head Lighthouse and Cliffs, Cottage
City, Martha’s Vineyard, Mass. c.1900. A bright, gilt
decorated commemorative dish in white, features a large, detailed, clear
full color image of the high light tower and the early, long brick keeper’s
dwelling at Gay Head Cliffs. This superb piece measures 5” in diameter
with upturned edges, brightly decorated with a gilt rim, with beautiful
coloration to the image. Marked "Made in Germany for F. A. Marshall,
Cottage City, Mass." Very clean, no cracks or checks, no wear. A very
detailed, pretty little item for your display, unusually attractive piece.
(VG+). $248
27130. (commemorative plate) An
exceptionally rare, bright, gilt decorated and edged commemorative plate
featuring a beautiful clear, detailed color image of the “Gay
Head Lights and Cliffs, Cottage City”, Martha’s Vineyard. c. 1900.
One of only a few of this light that I have had, this fairly large plate has a
large 3 ¼” full color image on white of the tall brick light tower and
keeper’s dwelling, and out buildings on the eroding clay cliffs. This pretty
display piece measures 7” 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
for F. A. Marshall, Cottage Ciry, Mass.” Quite clean, bright, little if any
wear, a beautiful display piece. (F-). $184.
2725.
(souvenir photo) Sankaty Head Lighthouse, Nantucket,
Mass. c.1890. Unusual Victorian photo was probably once the cover for
a Victorian booklet or album. Early circular photo shows a good view of Sankaty
Head Lighthouse and keeper’s house and measures 3 3/8” in diameter. Photo is
mounted on a 4” x 6 ½” decorative stock that has two punched holes,
indicating that it was probably once bound with string or ribbon. It is a lovely
piece but has become so brittle with age that it has numerous cracks. It has
been mounted to card stock to keep it together but is still quite presentable.
Without the damage this would be a $200 piece. Would look striking framed. (G).
$78.
2729.
(stereoview) Fisherman’s Cottage, Seasconset,
Nantucket . c.1880. By Kilburn Brothers. Close, clear view shows
great detail of a Nantucket fisherman’s well kept cottage in the Seasconset
area of the island. Quite clear and bright, only light foxing and edge wear,
superb view. (VG+). $124 net. 2726f.
(stereoview) Oldest House, Built 1686, Nantucket .
c.1880. By J. Freeman. Not quite as close, clear view shows great
detail of Nantucket’s oldest house, out buildings and path that leads up to
it. Built as a wedding gift in 1686 for Jethro Coffin and Mary Gardner, it
remains the sole surviving structure from the island's original
seventeenth-century English settlement. Quite clear, only light foxing and edge
wear. (VG). $64 net.
2782.
(souvenir creamer) c.1900. Superb bright souvenir creamer featuring a bold,
bright image of “West Chop Light [House], Vineyard
Haven, Mass” Close, bright image shows the 1 ½-stork keeper’s
dwelling and lighthouse tower from the roadway. Large hand painted image, the
nicest I have yet found, is highlighted by gilded border and rim. . Creamer
measures 2 ½” in diameter by 2 ½” high and is marked “Made in Germany
for L. E. Briggs, Vineyard Haven, Mass.” Rare Martha’s Vineyard piece. (F-).
$245.
2782b.
(souvenir creamer) c.1900. Superb bright souvenir creamer featuring a bold,
bright image of “West Chop Light [House], Vineyard
Haven, Mass” Close, bright image shows the 1 ½-stork keeper’s
dwelling and lighthouse tower from the roadway. Large hand painted image, the
nicest I have yet found, is highlighted by gilded border and rim. . Creamer
measures 2 ¼” in diameter by 3 5/8” high and is marked “Made in Germany
for L. E. Briggs, Vineyard Haven, Mass.” Rare Martha’s Vineyard piece. (F-).
$265.
2777.
(souvenir vase) c.1900. An unusual, bold, bright cobalt blue and yellow
commemorative vase featuring a fine b/w image of the “East
Chop Light [house], Oak Bluffs, Mass.”. This unusual item is quite
attractive and bears a fine, detailed, b/w 1 ½-stork keeper’s dwelling,
lighthouse tower and out-buildings from across the roadway. Vase is quite bright
and distinctive, and measures 4 ¾” high by 3 5/8” wide and is
enhanced by distinctive ornate handles on each side, and by a bit of a
decorative gilt trim on the handle and around the image and rim. Marked “
26334. (cabinet view) Beach Scene at Surfside, Nantucket by H. S. Wyer. c.1880's. Early view shows a group of fishermen as their horses pull their doreys with the day’s catch up onto the beach. Behind can be seen many other fishermen with their wagons loading their catch. Rare scene measures 4" x 6 ½”. Light-moderate overall foxing, clear. (VG-). $74. Sold.
26242.
(hand colored photograph) Gay Head Cliffs and Life
Saving Station, Martha's Vineyard, Mass. c.1910. Beautiful hand colored photograph in
original period frame shows a wonderful clear view of the distinctive colored
cliffs of Gay Head on Martha's Vineyard. Visible too is a rare view of the roof
and watch tower of the life-saving station - a rarely photographed
station. Like the well known images of Wallace Nutting and Fred Thompson,
this piece is also signed in period pencil - Fred H. Perry and is labeled Gay
Head. The colors are vibrant and the condition is excellent. The image
measures 9 1/4" by 3 1/4"; it is in it's original frame measuring 12
1/2" by 6 1/2". Overall in quite nice condition, a superb display
piece. (VG+). $145.
26287. (chromolithograph print) H.
Marshall Gardiner. "Nantucket from Monomoy
Shore". Antique "Yard Long" Print of Nantucket Island
labeled on the bottom margin "Nantucket from Monomoy Shore".
Print is marked on the back "Phostint Made only by Detroit Publishing
Co" and "Copyright by H. Marshall Gardiner Nantucket Island,
Mass." This beautiful piece depicts the harbor and town as seen from
Monomoy, and measures 33" long x 4-3/4” high. This print was found in an
attic and is rolled as it has never been framed. The condition is quite clean
and bright, with only one small nick on the top edge. a few folds. (VG). $228. 22546. (souvenir mug) c.1900. Martha’s Vineyard. An unusual, bright commemorative mug featuring three beautiful, detailed color images of the "Gay Head Lighthouse, West Chop Lighthouse, National Bank." This early commemorative mug is bright, and intricately decorated in full color. Mug measures 3" high by 3" diameter, and is enhanced by a decorative brown trim and creme colored cup body. Clean, no cracks or checks, quite sturdy and dramatic. A pretty little item for your display of a rarely seen area. The photos speak for them selves. (VG+). $228 net. 6744x,z. [Topographic Plate]. COAST
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26190b.
(stereoview) Nantucket, Massachusetts. View looking up
Orange Street . c.1870’s. By J. Freeman. Good view from just above
the Unitarian Church of the beginning of Orange Street. The first house in the
view is #13 and was the Philip H. Folger house. Folger then built
the five contiguous houses seen in the view and they are possibly the only row
houses on Nantucket. This area was known as "Philip's Block”. View is
clear but somewhat faded, just a hint of foxing and a bit of light wear to the
mount in places. (VG-). $44 net.
2696. (painting) John W. Hutchinson Jr. (1940-). HANDKERCHIEF SHOAL LIGHTSHIP NO. 4. c.1987. #547. This is an authentic, signed original water color on artist’s board by Chatham and Cape Ann’s own artist, John Hutchinson. This bright rendition measures 6 inches by 9 inches, framed to 14" x 17" and is signed in the bottom right hand corner by the artist. Light Vessel No. 4 was built in 1855 and served on Handkerchief Shoal at the entrance to Nantucket Sound from 1858 until 1916. “Hutch” has lived for years in Salem on Massachusetts' North Shore and summers at a lovely spot near Chatham Lighthouse on the elbow of Cape Cod. He has become well known for his maritime and pilot boat views, as well as salt marsh and general coastal. Now nearing his sixties Hutch still paints with vengeance. Today John Hutchinson is one of Massachusetts’ best known artists his works have been sold all over the east. Wonderful, bright, in a mat and old frame but could use re-framing. (F). $248 net.
2656. (hand-colored photo) Gay Head Lighthouse, Martha’s Vineyard by David Davidson c.1910-1920. David Davidson (1881-1967) was the founder of the Davidson Photographic Studios in Providence RI. Davidson went on to become one of the national leaders in hand-colored photography - his business ranked #2 in total overall sales of hand-colored photographs, with only Wallace Nutting selling more pictures than him. Working most of his career in Providence RI, most Davidson pictures were taken in Rhode Island, Massachusetts, and New England with a limited number were taken in the Western United States and Canada. This rare circa 1910-20 David Davidson hand-colored photo shows the colorful clay seaside cliffs with Gay Head Lighthouse on the bluff. Photo measures 7 ½” x 9 ½” in 14” x 17 original mat and frame. Signed “Gay Head Light – David Davidson”. Very nice bright color, clean on bright mat and original paper-backed frame. For more information on Davidson’s work, see http://www.wnutting.com/nuttinglikepictures/bios-wnlikes/davidson.html (VG). $186 net.
2656b. (hand-colored photo,
smaller version) Gay Head Lighthouse, 24412b. (stereoview) Wauwinet House, Nantucket . c.1880. By J. Freeman. Fine clear view from the pier of the Wauwinet House, where from the mid-1800s, when The Wauwinet House first opened, guests arrived by boat to enjoy the restaurant’s “shore dinners” and its sweeping views of Nantucket Bay. Quite clean and clear. (VG+). $78 net.
24412a. (stereoview) “Hermit of Quidnet”, Nantucket. c.1880. By J. Freeman. “…Fred Parker was something of a celebrity even in the 1800s. Fred Parker had been a carpenter in town, pursuing his business in a shop on South Water Street. He made the decision sometime around the age of 60 to retire from the hubbub of humanity and live alone in a slightly ramshackle dwelling in quiet Quidnet. He was a man of intelligence and possessed a large stock of general information. He read constantly and on his death a fair-sized collection of his notes and observations was found; it was even said that he’d intended to write a book….” (excerpted from Hermits, Asylums, & Suppression of Vice by Mary Miles). This is a fine clear view of Mr. Parker relaxing at his home. Quite clean and clear. (VG+). $96 net.
25303. (stereoview) Broadway, Siasconset, Nantucket . c.1879. By J. Freeman. Clear view of homes and dirt roadway in this fishing village on Nantucket. Clear. Close, with moderate foxing and corner wear. (G+). $34 net.
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