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   1020. (painting) Packet Ship Blackball Line in Storm attr. Clement Drew (1806-1889) or possibly Samuel Walters (1811-1882). Painting is oil on canvas 18” x 26”, on original wood stretcher in original gilded wood frame. Please inquire.

5109k. (cabinet view) Highland [Cape Cod] Lighthouse, North Truro , Mass. c.1890. by Nickerson, Provincetown , Mass. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view provides an unprecedented close view of the tall masonry first order light tower with two attached keeper’s dwellings. In front stands the keeper in uniform as a second gentleman watches from the tower gallery. . Wonderful view, clear and close, just a bit of foxing to upper corner. (VG). $225.

5109J. (cabinet view) Highland [Cape Cod} Lighthouse, North Truro , Mass. c.1890. by Nickerson & Smith, Provincetown , Mass. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view provides an unprecedented close view of the tall masonry first order light tower with two attached keeper’s dwellings, out buildings and surrounding fence as a driver with carriage waits. Nice view with good detail, light foxing, light wear, one tack hole in margin from display, slightly dark. (VG-). $144.

1024. (photo) U. S. Lighthouse Service Tender "Ilex" in Collision, Bath, Maine c.1939. Large 8” x 10” news photograph shows the United States Lighthouse Tender “Ilex” jammed beneath the Bath, Maine, toll bridge on the Kennebec River as workers labor with cutting torches to free her before she is crushed by the rising tide. Dated August 20, 1939. The Ilex was assigned to the 1st Lighthouse District and was based out of South Portland, ME, where she serviced aids to navigation. During World War II she was still based out of South Portland and serviced anti-submarine nets in addition to aids to navigation duty. In 1942 after the Coast Guard was taken over by the Navy, she received the hull number and designation WAGL-222. On 5 May 1943 she rescued 35 from the grounded freighter Hartwelson. She was decommissioned in 1947 and was sold to a Canadian citizen. She was beached and burned in 1948. Great view, clear, crisp, with caption on back. Light wear. (VG). $64.

RA-414. (mounted photo) North Scituate Life Saving Station c.1890. Wonderful rare early image of the early 1887  Bibb #2 Type life saving station on the beach at North Scituate, Massachusetts. Original albumen image measures 7 ¼” x 8 ¾” and is on original 8” x 10” mount. Image is unusually close, showing the entire station with boatroom doors open as the keeper stands on the boatramp. Inside can be seen boats suspended from the rafters and the early beach apparatus card on the floor. Though image is clear and close, it has faded from time and has light – moderate foxing throughout. Still a great early image of this well known station. Photo completely intact, some edge wear to mount. Included is a scanned and retouched full size image with enhanced contrast, and both images on CD. (G+). $225. 

LIFE SAVER JOSHUA JAMES

29403. (copy negatives) LIFE SAVER JOSHUA JAMES WITH CREW, Hull , Massachusetts c.1890’s. 11” x 14”. Superb, crystal clear images made in recent years from original prints from glass plate negatives by noted photographer Baldwin Coolidge in the 1890’s, shows renown life-saver Joshua James posing with his crew. Four negative views available include: a young Joshua James with his crew in the Massachusetts Humane Society surfboat, with Hunt gun and beach apparatus gun behind; Joshua James posing with his crew on the beach in front of their surfboats and beach apparatus carts; Joshua James posing with his crew on the beach in front of their surfboats. Clear and closer; Life Saving Service surfboat on carriage. Keeper Joshua James, from the Hull , Massachusetts Life-Saving Station, was one of the most famous life-savers in Coast Guard history. Joshua James was associated with the Massachusetts Humane Society from his early youth until he was made keeper of the Hull station of the Life-Saving Service. His sixty years of rescues and the medals that he and his crews earned were never equaled by any other keeper or crew. Clear views, 3” x 4”, would make fine prints for framing. $68 each. Lot of four $234.

29413. (photo) U. S. Coast Guard Surfman “Just Married” c. 1925. Wonderful early view shows young Coast Guardsman in photographer’s airplane prop with his new wife. He is holding a hand written sign “Look at us – Just Married”. Clear view measures 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper, dating from 1918-1930 based on stamp box. Clean, only very light wear, not postmarked. (VG+). $36.

29393. (wire photo) Liner Andrea Doria sinking off Nantucket, July 26, 1956. Original wire photo details the Italian liner Andrea Doria on her starboard side as she begins to sing following a collision with the Swedish liner Stockholm off Nantucket, Massachusetts. The  two passenger liners collided at the edge of the fogbank in 1956, even though both were equipped with radar and officers on both ships were aware of the presence of the other. The Stockholm was badly damaged but able to return to New York under its own power. Andrea Doria sank soon after the collision. The preliminary hearing held after the tragedy raised as many questions as it answered, as the two companies who owned the ships chose to settle out of court before all the testimony had been given. With no documented resolution, some of those questions remain to this day. 8” x 10” with news service caption. (VG+). $78.

1008. [glass projection slide] Sand Key Lighthouse, Key West, Florida c.1900. Excellent  b/w glass projection slide features a close, clear view of the tall iron screw pile lighthouse on sand Key. Lighthouses to mark Florida’s reefs had just recently been completed at Cape Florida, Key West, and the Dry Tortugas, when Congress allocated $16,000 on May 18, 1826 for a lighthouse on Sand Key. This site would prove a dangerous one for a light station as was demonstrated over and over again on, as three dwellings, one lighthouse, and numerous wharfs, privies, and outbuildings were lost to the power of wind and water. The glass slide is large 3 ¼” x 4” and would provide a large clear view. Fine, clear image, close, quite detailed, rare. (VG+). $110.

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.

29405. (photo) Crew, U. S. Coast Guard Station #71, Southampton, Long Island, NY. c.1920’s. Vintage photo of station crew, many of which are identified on back. 3” x 5”. (VG+). $45.

29407. (photo) U. S. Life Saving Station, Southampton, Long Island, NY. c.1890’s. Copy photo of vintage photo of the early station at Southampton. Crisp, clear view. 31/2” x 4 ½”. (VG+). $35.

29368.(lot 4 photos) United States Signal Service Station. Circa early 1900’s. The Signal Service was organized to open and maintain communications, to note the development and progress of storms, to predict probable future atmospheric conditions and to report on the conditions of the sea and navigable rivers. In the later 1870’s, some forty odd observation stations were established in the principal cities of the country. The organization was sufficiently complete so that on the 1st of January, 1871, regular reports of weather observations taken synchronously were telegraphically reported to the Washington office. Signal Service Stations were established in connection with lighthouses and life-saving stations, connected by telegraph and offered communications to ships at sea by light or flag (and later by radio). They also summoned assistance to vessels in distress from the nearest life-saving stations or ports. After the turn of the century this organization would become the U.S. Weather Bureau. Great lot of four photos show rarely seen details of a signal station, roof signal tower with man signaling by semaphore, and even a rare interior view of the station. Photos measure 3 ¼” x 4 ½” and are b/w. (VG). Lot 4 photos $84. 

  Columbia River Light Ship No. 50  

#24184. LV 50 was a wooden-hulled vessel constructed in San Francisco and housed two coal-fired boilers, which produced steam for a twelve-inch fog whistle. Three oil lamp lenses, used to alert vessels at night, topped the ship's two masts. The ship had no engine for propulsion, but was equipped with sails in case the anchor chain, which held the vessel at a position roughly five miles west of the  Columbia River 's mouth, broke. During a severe storm on the evening of November 28,1899, the chain did break. The crew quickly set the sails and kept the vessel from grounding. After several attempts to tow the ship to safety failed the next day, the vessel was intentionally grounded at McKenzie Head near  Cape Disappointment . The Lighthouse Service contracted house-movers Allen & Roberts Co. of Portland,  Oregon to move the lightship ½ mile overland on rails. Eighteen months later, after the ship was successfully hauled 700 yards overland,  LV 50 was launched into  Baker Bay in the  Columbia River . The ship returned to station in August of 1901, after a trip to  Portland for repairs. This rare album of 35 original 6” x 7 ½” photographs by Photographer J. F. Ford, chronicles the move in unprecedented detail. The album was put together by Allen & Roberts and presented to Captain Joseph H. Harriman of Light Ship No. 50 on July 18, 1901. Cover inscribed “Presented to Captain Jos. H. Harriman, Capt.  Of  U.S.  Light Ship No. 50 July 18, 1901.” Exceptional lot on original string-bound album pages as presented.  $2995 net  

U. S. Volunteer Life Saving Corps., Sheepshead Bay Station, New York c.1900.

29369. (lot 7 glass negatives) U. S. Volunteer Life Saving Corps., Sheepshead Bay Station, New York c.1900. .Lot of seven rare clear glass plate negatives captures nicely the crew and building of the U. S. Volunteer Life Saving Corps. at Sheepshead Bay, NY. Sheepshead Bay is a bay separating the mainland of Brooklyn, New York City from the eastern portion of Coney Island, the latter originally a barrier island. The U. S. Volunteer Life-Saving Corps. existed in a number of states and was an early supplement to the U. S. Life-Saving Service in some areas, manning lifeboats and providing life-saving services on the coast and on inland waters. The Service maintained branches in 15 states where there were no stations of the Government Life-Saving Service or the Humane Society. Information and awards of this service are exceptionally scarce and this has become an interesting collection area. Views include the members posing in front of station with life-saving equipment. Large negative images measure 4” x 5” and are clear and close. There are some marks and wear to edges but do not detract. Would provide great clear images. (VG). $165.

29380. (copy photo) LIFE SAVER JOSHUA JAMES WITH CREW, Hull, Massachusetts c.1890’s. 11” x 14”. Superb, crystal clear image from original glass plate negative, probably by noted photographer Baldwin Coolidge in the 1890’s, shows renown life-saver Joshua James posing with his crew in the station boatroom. Image is from the archives of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. Keeper Joshua James, from the Hull, Massachusetts Life-Saving Station, was one of the most famous life-savers in Coast Guard history. Joshua James was associated with the Massachusetts Humane Society from his early youth until he was made keeper of the Hull station of the Life-Saving Service. His sixty years of rescues and the medals that he and his crews earned were never equaled by any other keeper or crew. Amazingly clear, perfect for framing. Shipped flat. $110. 

29381. (copy photo) LIFE SAVER JOSHUA JAMES WITH CREW, Hull, Massachusetts c.1890’s. 11” x 14”. Superb, crystal clear image from original glass plate negative, probably by noted photographer Baldwin Coolidge in the 1890’s, shows renown life-saver Joshua James posing with his crew on the beach in front of their surfboats and beach apparatus carts. Image is from the archives of the Society for the Preservation of New England Antiquities. Keeper Joshua James, from the Hull, Massachusetts Life-Saving Station, was one of the most famous life-savers in Coast Guard history. Joshua James was associated with the Massachusetts Humane Society from his early youth until he was made keeper of the Hull station of the Life-Saving Service. His sixty years of rescues and the medals that he and his crews earned were never equaled by any other keeper or crew. Amazingly clear, perfect for framing. Shipped flat. $110.

29308.  (lot 4 glass negatives) Salisbury Beach Life Saving Station, Mass. c.1900. Lot of four clear glass plate negative captures nicely the Salisbury Beach Life Saving station on the Massachusetts North Shore. This Duluth-type station was built in 1897. Views include the station as well as the added beach lookout tower. Large images measures 4” x 5” and are clear and close. There are some marks and wear to edges but do not detract. Would provide great clear images. (VG). $265.

29311.  (lot 2 glass negatives) U. S. Life-Saving Station, South Haven, Michigan c.1903 by F.J. Hiscock. Lot of two clear glass plate negative captures nicely the U. S. Life-Saving Station at South Haven, Michigan. Large glass plate negatives measure 5” x 7” and are marked South Haven Mich. 1903 F.J. Hiscock. One view includes a scene with boats and “Riverside” sign and includes Hiscock's wife Sarah standing by the boat. The other is the U.S. Life Saving Station and surrounding area including out-buildings and flag tower. This Bibb #3-type station was built in 1897 on the north side of the harbor entrance. View include the station and marine railway with lifeboat visible as well as the surrounding out-buildings and flag tower. Large images measures 5” x 7” and are clear and close. There are some marks and wear to edges but do not detract. Would provide great clear images. (VG). $145.

29334. (cabinet photo) U.S. Life Saving Service Motor Life Boat Under Sail, Marquette, Michigan c.1900. Great image shows a close, clear view of the station’s motor lifeboat under sail. Rare image measures 4 ¾” x 7” and is clean and clear, though just a bit dark. This photo is from the personal collection of Lieut. C. H. McLellan, Assistant Inspector of United States Life-Saving Stations. (VG+). $45.

29335. (lot 5 photos) U.S. Life Saving Service Surf Boat Practice, Great Lakes c.1901. Great lot shows good views of surfboat and lifeboat drills. Rare images measures 3 3/8” x 3 3/8” (4) and 3 3/8” x 4 3/8” (1).  and are clean and clear. Dated on back June 17, 1901. This lot is from the personal collection of Lieut. C. H. McLellan, Assistant Inspector of United States Life-Saving Stations. (VG+). $45.

29318. (photo) U. S. Life Saving Service Surfmen Posing with Wives c. 1910. Rare close photo shows two surfmen posing behind their seated wives. Rare family view. Close b/w images on postcard paper. 3 ½” x 5 ½”, clean, crisp. (VG+). $48.

22144a,b,c. (mounted photos) City Point Life Saving Station, Dorchester Bay, Boston Harbor c.1895. The City Point Life Saving Station was one of only two such floating stations in the United States. Anchored in Dorchester Bay, she was designed to render assistance in the numerous casualties occurring to yachts and sailboats in that area. She was equipped with a gasoline launch, the Relief, probably the first station in the country to have a power boat. She was constructed in Greenport, Long Island in 1895 and these rare images show her at anchor, and with her crew both in summer and in dress uniforms. Superb images measure 7 ½” x 9 ¼” on original 11” x 14” mounts. An unprecedented lot.  (VG+). Crew photos $325 each, vessel photo $295. 

29282. (lot 4 photos) Wings Neck Light Station, Pocasset, Mass. c.1950. Great lot of four professional photos taken by Harrison Photos provide views from the air, from a ship and from the light tower in the winter. Wonderful clear, close b/w photos measure 8” x 10”. (VG). $64.

29181. (negative) Joseph Francis’ Metallic Lifecar c.1910.  Clear close negative captures nicely the early Francis’ Metallic Lifecar beside a life-saving station. Joseph Francis, born in Boston , Massachusetts in 1801, was an inventor who also had the ability to organize a business to produce his inventions and the salesmanship to sell his products. His metal lifeboats, first used in survey expeditions in Asia Minor and Central America , came into demand among the world's merchant marine, the U.S. Navy, and the U.S. Revenue Service. His corrugated "life car" would become an important tool of the U.S. Life-Saving Service. Rare, large image measures 3 ¼” x 3 ½”. and is clear and close. Would provide a great clear image. One small print included. (VG+). $68.

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.

29177. (negative set) Portland Head Lighthouse with Keeper c.1940. Set of clear close negatives captures nicely details of the light and fog signals at Portland Head Light Station in Maine , along with I believe the Principal Keeper Frank. O. Hilt (1929-1944) [or Keeper Robert Thayer Sterling, (assistant 1928-1944, principal keeper 1944-1946)]. There are 11 negatives in the set which include Keeper Hilt, the fog bell, unusual fog signal horns, the light tower and more. Rare, large images measures 4” x 5”. and are clear and close. Would provide a great clear prints. (VG+). $168.

29179a,b. (negative) U.S. Coast Guard Station, Manomet Point , Mass. c.1940.  Clear close negative captures the 1901 Duluth-Type life-saving station at the end of the roadway. Includes a good view of the beach erosion as it nears the buildings. In 1928, the station surfboat was tossed end over end with the loss of Keeper William Cashman and surfmen Griswols and Stark while attempting to rescue the crew from the “Robert E. Lee”. Large image measures 4” x 5” and is clear and close. Would provide a great clear image. (VG+). $18.

29284. (mounted photo) SS General Slocum, Burned and Sunk off Hunt’s Point, East River, New York June 15, 1904. The SS General Slocum was launched in 1891. She caught fire and burned to the water in New York’s East River on June 15, 1904. More than 1,000 people died in the accident, making it the New York City area's worst loss-of-life disaster, a title it would retain until the attacks of 2001. The Captain mishandled the situation badly. After becoming aware of the fire, he decided to continue his course rather than run the ship aground or stop at a nearby landing. By continuing into headwinds and failing to immediately ground the ship, he actually fanned the fire. Very flammable paint also helped the fire to spread out of control. Some passengers attempted to jump into the river, but the women's clothing of the day made swimming almost impossible. Clear close view measures 4” x 6” and provides excellent detail of the remains of the General Slocum visible above the waters of the East River. Clean, clear. (VG+). $58.

29283. (lot 3 mounted photos) Tiana Life Saving Station, Long Island, New York c.1900. The Tiana station was built in 1871 abreast of Shinnecock Bay,  "two miles southwest of Shinnecock light." It was a Red-House-Type station and was expanded in 1887. These three views measure 3 ¼” square and show good views of the station from two sides, the third being a beach scene. These photos are from the personal collection of Lieut. C. H. McLellan, Assistant Inspector of United States Life-Saving Stations. (VG). $45. 

29258. (lot 11 photos) Damiscove Island Life-Saving station, Maine c.1900. This modified Port Huron Type station was built in 1897 near Boothbay Harbor, Maine. Views measure 3 ½” x 4 ½” and include views of the station, additional boathouse, breeches buoy drill, and a number of views of the station motor surfboat and motor lifeboat. Rare lot. These photos are from the personal collection of Lieut. C. H. McLellan, Assistant Inspector of United States Life-Saving Stations. Some duplicates. VG). $118. 

29287. (mounted photo) U.S. Life Saving Service, District Superintendent, 3rd Life-Saving District, Arthur Dominy c.1900. Great image shows a close, clear view of who we believe to be Arthur Dominy, 3rd Life Saving District Superintendent standing in front of an expanded Red House type station on the Long Island coast. Note to his right is a Francis Metallic Life Car sitting on blocks on the sand. Image measures 3” x 5 ¼” on original 4 ½” x 6 ½” mount. Clean and clear, nice view. This photo is from the personal collection of Lieut. C. H. McLellan, Assistant Inspector of United States Life-Saving Stations. (VG+). $85.

29286. (mounted photo) U.S. Life Saving Service Crew, 3rd Life-Saving District, Long Island, New York c.1900. Great image shows a close, clear view of the keeper and his 7-man crew posing beside their station, an expanded Red House type station on the Long Island coast. Image measures 3” x 5 ¼” on original 4 ½” x 6 ½” mount. Clean and clear, nice view of uniforms, insignia, etc. This photo is from the personal collection of Lieut. C. H. McLellan, Assistant Inspector of United States Life-Saving Stations. (VG+). $95.

29288. (photo) U.S. Life Saving Service Crew c.1900. Great image shows a close, clear view of the keeper and his 10-man crew posing inside their station. Rare image measures 4 ½” x 6 ½”. Clean and clear, nice view of uniforms, insignia, etc. This photo is from the personal collection of Lieut. C. H. McLellan, Assistant Inspector of United States Life-Saving Stations. (VG+). $75.

29285. (lot 3 mounted photos) Arena Cove Life-Saving Station, Point Arena, California c.1900. Three large mounted photos show the station located in the canyon, and two views of the boathouse and launchway before and while under repair. The Arena Cove station was a modified Port Huron-Type station built without the octagonal tower because the high hills necessitated the look-out be placed on top of the cliff. Today the station is a bed and breakfast inn. Station photo measures 5” x 7”, and the two boathouse views measure 3 ½” x 5” each. Nice clear views. These photos are from the personal collection of Lieut. C. H. McLellan, Assistant Inspector of United States Life-Saving Stations. (VG). $118.

29279. (mounted photo) Erie (Presque Isle) Life Saving / Coast Guard Station, Lake Erie, Pennsylvania c.1917. Superb mounted photo shows the 1875-Type life saving station, located on the north side of Erie Harbor, after it was modified and updated. The station remains in operation to this day, assigned to the Ninth District (Great Lakes) of the U.S. Coast Guard. View measures 4 ½” x 6 ½” and is crystal clear, showing great detail of the station, additional watch tower, as well as the Life-Saving Service pennant flying from the mast. These photos are from the personal collection of Lieut. C. H. McLellan, Assistant Inspector of United States Life-Saving Stations. (VG+). $74. 

4522b. (stereoview) Hospital Point Lighthouse, Beverly c.1870’s. Close, clear view on yellow mount shows great detail of the ornately decorated Hospital Point Lighthouse in Beverly on Boston's North Shore. Beverly was an active port for both trade and fishing and by May of 1872 a temporary light was exhibited at Hospital Point. By the following year, a 45-foot- square brick lighthouse and adjacent two-story keeper's house were complete, exhibiting a rare 3 1/2-order Fresnel lens. The balconies shown in this view were removed about 1890. A nicely detailed view, only very light soiling. Rare view. (VG). $68.

4522c. (stereoview) Hospital Point Lighthouse, Beverly c.1870’s by John B. Hill, Beverly, Mass.  Close, clear view on large 4” yellow mount shows great detail of the ornately decorated Hospital Point Lighthouse in Beverly on Boston's North Shore. Beverly was an active port for both trade and fishing and by May of 1872 a temporary light was exhibited at Hospital Point. By the following year, a 45-foot- square brick lighthouse and adjacent two-story keeper's house were complete, exhibiting a rare 3 1/2-order Fresnel lens. The balconies shown in this view were removed about 1890. A nicely detailed view, with light-moderate foxing. With photographer’s listing on published views on back. Rare view. (VG). $58.

29244. (photo Lot) U.S. Life Saving Service c.1900. Superb lot of four large mounted photographs provides a number of different views of the Life Saving Service activities at a turn of the century exposition. Images measure about 6 ½” x 8 ½” each on 10” x 12” mounts. Views include: Interior view of the temporary Life-Saving station set up for the fair; Station crew posed by the station door; Close view of the crew performing the roll-over drill for the throngs of onlookers; Large group of life-savers (more than 28 surfmen and keepers) poses with family (?). Photos are all clear and close, in good condition, some wear to mounts. A rare lot. (VG). $485.

29130. (original silver print photo)  White Island Light Station, New Hampshire c.1904 by Henry G. Peabody. Beautiful silver print “#156 of White Island Lighthouse and Dwelling” by renown landscape and marine photographer Henry G. Peabody. Unusually clear, close view shows all aspects of the station including the keeper’s boat with the sail up drying in the breeze. The Isles of Shoals, a cluster of nine islands, is located several miles off the seacoast of New Hampshire. The first lighthouse in the Isles of Shoals was established on White Island in 1821. In 1839, Thomas Laighton (1805-1866) became keeper. Laighton and his wife, Eliza, moved to White Island with their two children, Oscar and Celia. Later in 1841 a baby, Cedric, was born to the Laightons at the lighthouse. Laighton's daughter, Celia, later gained widespread fame as Celia Thaxter, poet and author. In her book, Among the Isles of Shoals, she described the family's arrival and life White Island Lighthouse. Henry Greenwood Peabody (1855-1951), photographer, lecturer, and publisher of educational slides and films, enjoyed a remarkable career spanning nearly sixty years. Peabody produced thousands of photographs, slides, and films documenting the American landscape, worked in virtually every photographic process, delivered lectures describing the scenery that he so lovingly photographed, and published books that visually described the landscapes and scenery in which he specialized. Peabody attended Washington University in St. Louis, and later the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. In 1879 Peabody set up a studio with Alexander Hesler in Chicago and later relocated to Boston where Peabody opened a studio in 1886. He specialized in marine, landscape and architectural photography. He also served as the official photographer for the Boston and Maine Railroad and the Great Northern Railway, photographed the Americas Cup races, and published Representative American Yachts and The Coast of Maine. In 1898, Peabody accepted a position with the Detroit Publishing Company, the largest postcard publisher in the United States. From 1900-1908 he served as field photographer on both the east and west coasts. For this reason we see many of Peabody’s earlier images such as this White Island Lighthouse view showing up as later real photo postcards. From about 1910 to the end of his career, Peabody produced photographs and slides of the American landscape for educational purposes. His life, according to one historian, "embraced the whole cycle of photography from its earliest days as a novelty to the era when every man could be his own camera expert. He exerted a vital influence on the profession and on the acceptance of photographs in the public interest. Original silver print measures 7” x 9 ¼” and is mounted on early album page. Print is clear and clean, perfect for framing. A striking and thoroughly interesting view. (F-). $445. 

29221. (tintype) U.S. Life Saving Service Surfman c.1870. 1/6th plate. Offered is an incredibly rare tintype of a U.S. Life Saving Service Surfman. The subject is sitting in a chair, probably in the photographer’s studio. Clearly visible is the gentleman’s cap, with the words [LIFE] “SAVING SERVICE” visible to the camera. His weathered appearance speaks of his long career on the sea. We have long suspected that, like cabinet views and other early forms of photography, there must have been some tintypes of life-savers produced but until now we had never been able to find any. Presently this is the only one known to us. Tintypes, also known as a ferrotypes, originated in the early 1850’s and became the choice for photographers before photographic paper was invented. The use of this form peaked in the 1861-1870 period and began to give way to other forms of photography by 1900. Tintypes were produced on a metallic sheet (not actually tin) instead of the more common glass plates. The sheet was coated and sensitized just before use, as in the wet plate process. These early metal plates were then placed in the back of a box camera and exposed directly though the camera lens. Because of this all forms of early photography resulted in a mirror image of the subject, as is this image. The most common size for a tintype was 2 5/8” x 3 ¼” [1/6 plate], but they were made in numerous sizes. Tintypes were the first inexpensive photographic print and as such, made photography available to the working class. Also, being quite rugged, tintypes could be sent by mail, and many photographers did quite a trade visiting the encampments during the Civil War. The surfman sports a jacket common to life-savers of this early era, but without the brass buttons instituted in the late 1870’s. I would suspect that this image was captured in the early 1870’s, at the inception of the reorganized Life-Saving Service. Measures 2 3/8” x 3 9/16”. Condition is exceptional, clear, fine contrast, no scratches to image. (VG+). $725.

29252a. (photo) U.S. Life Saving Service Type E Motor Lifeboat Dreadnaught (Point Adams LSS, Washington). 4 ¾” x 6 ¾”. Crew in white summer uniform. Clear, crisp, one rust mark. (VG-). $74.

29252b. (photo) U.S. Life Saving Service Type E Motor Lifeboat Dreadnaught (Point Adams LSS, Washington). 4 ¾” x 6 ¾”. Crew in white summer uniform. Clear, fold through center, some wear. (G). $22.

29278. (lot 4 mounted photos) U. S. Life Saving Service, 34ft Wooden Merryman Type E Motor Life-boat “Intrepid”, Duluth Life Saving Station c.1900. Superb set of four mounted photo shows the Type E motor-lifeboat of the Duluth station performing an overturn drill for crowds watching at a large exposition. Nice set of views shows various points in the drill with great detail. Views measure 4 ½” x 6 ½”. These photos are from the personal collection of Lieut. C. H. McLellan, Assistant Inspector of United States Life-Saving Stations. (VG). $165. 

29227. (photo) First-Order Lighthouse Lens From The Hog Island Lighthouse c.1950. This first-order lens is pictured while on loan to the Mariners Museum in the 1950’s. The lens, the second largest lighthouse lens in the United States stands 10 feet tall and weighs 2,500 pounds. 368 prisms make up the reflective body of the lens. The first Hog Island Lighthouse was built in 1852 on what was the southern end of Hog Island, the northern most part of the natural barrier islands between the Virginia’s Eastern Shore and the Atlantic Ocean. By the 1920s the ocean had eroded much of the island and in the 1930’s a hurricane claimed even more of the land. The 10-foot high lens, a first order produced by the Henry-LePaute company in France, was removed from the lighthouse before the final destruction of the facility in 1948.  The land the lighthouse stood on is now underwater. The southern end of the island is no higher than 12 feet now. Now only an abandoned Coast Guard station and a watchtower remain. Today the lens is preserved in a beautiful exhibit pavilion in downtown Portsmouth, Virginia. Photo is b/w, measuring 5 ½” x 9 ½”. Clean, clear, great image. (VG+). $54.

29164. (stereoview) U.S. Life-Saving Service in Parade, Chicago, Illinois c.1900. Unusual vintage stereoview showing the crew of the Chicago Life Saving Station in their surfboat in a parade in Chicago. The boat is being drawn on its carriage by a team of horses, with the keeper and crew seated in the boat. The parade appears to be taking place on State Street and clearly shows The Fair, an early discount department store that was later purchased by Montgomery Ward & Co. On the reverse of the card is hand-written Thornton Johnson, who may have been the owner of the card or the person who made the stereo view card. View is clear and clean, with some wear and staining to buff mount. (VG-).  $42.

29180c. (cabinet photo) U.S. Life-Saving Service, Fletchers Neck Station, Biddeford Pool, Maine c.1904. One of the larger Life-Saving Service station views that I have yet had, this striking piece measures a full 7 1/2" x 9" on original 11" x 14" mount, and provides an extremely rare view of this large “modern” life-saving station. Probably taken in 1904 when the station was built, this Duluth-type station was built to replace the earlier 1874-type station, known at the time as the Biddeford Pool station. Image is clear and close, just a hint of soiling and provides an unprecedented view. The mount has had wear, with some worn corners and a few stains, but the photo itself is unaffected. This is an exceptionally rare view, taken near the opening of this unusual station,  soon after the station was completed in 1904. It is one of the largest of the day that I have yet seen and is truly a museum piece. Photo by Philbrick & Co., Biddeford, Me. Both stations still exist today, lovingly preserved. (VG+). $325.

29180a. (cabinet photo) U.S. Life-Saving Service, Biddeford Pool Station, Maine c.1890-1900. One of the rarer, more desirable views that I have found. This charming piece measures 3 ¾” x 5” on original gray 5 ½” x 6 ½” mount, and provides an extremely rare view of the life saving crewman shaving another beside the early 1874-Type Biddeford Pool (later called Fletchers Neck) station. Beautiful clear view shows great detail of the two men, one with a cloth covering his uniform as he leans back under the shaver’s razor. Such views of day-to-day life are extremely rare and desirable. Image is clear and close, little if any soiling. This is an exceptionally rare view and is truly a museum piece. Photo by Charles S. Butters Photographer, Haverhill, Mass. Both stations still exist today, lovingly preserved. (VG+). $245.

29166. (cabinet view) Marblehead Neck Lighthouse, Mass. c.1883-1896 by A. G. Van Nostrand, Boston Camera Club. The first lighthouse was built in the part of Marblehead Neck known as Point O'Neck, at the entrance to the harbor. A white brick tower 20 feet high was constructed and first lighted on October 10, 1835. However, the area was growing in popularity as a summer resort, and large cottages began springing up all around the lighthouse. By 1880, the first light was obscured by houses and could not be seen at sea. In 1883 a temporary lantern was put at the top of a 100-foot mast near the lighthouse. This sufficed for a while, but by 1895 it was decided that a new lighthouse was in order. The second Marblehead Light was finished by the following year and was first lighted on April 20, 1896. Theguy lines for this  temporary mast are seen in this photo, this dating it between 1883 and 1896. Rare early view is unusually close and provides an unprecedented view of the lantern, with the gallery door open and the curtains partially open. Only light occasional foxing, some staining to margin but does not affect image. Photos of this early light are extremely rare. (VG-). $148.

2939b (stereoview) Marblehead Neck Lighthouse, Mass. c.1870’s by J. L Lefavour Photographer, Salem , Mass. The first lighthouse was built in the part of Marblehead Neck known as Point O'Neck, at the entrance to the harbor. A white brick tower 20 feet high was constructed and first lighted on October 10, 1835. However, the area was growing in popularity as a summer resort, and large cottages began springing up all around the lighthouse. By 1880, the first light was obscured by houses and could not be seen at sea. In 1883 a temporary lantern was put at the top of a 100-foot mast near the lighthouse. This sufficed for a while, but by 1895 it was decided that a new lighthouse was in order. The second Marblehead Light was finished by the following year and was first lighted on April 20, 1896. The temporary mast is not to be seen in this photo, this dating it before 1883. Rare early view, good contrast, occasional light foxing. Photos of this early light are extremely rare. (VG). $88.

29141. (cabinet photo) U.S. Life-Saving Station, Old Chicago, Lake Michigan c.1905. One of the largest Life-Saving Service cabinet views that I have yet had, this striking piece measures a full 10” x 13 3/8” on its original 12” x 16” mount and provides an extremely rare view of this large “modern” life-saving station. The first Chicago station was established in 1877-78. opened as part of the 10th District, as Life Saving Station #7. The Chicago station was located on the south side of the Chicago River just inside the entrance on a 48ft X 77ft plot of land. Over time it was determined that the station was far too small for the eight man crew assigned. Soon officials were calling for a first class station to be built to house a full crew of life savers for such an important city. Eventually Lt J. E. Reinburg of the Chicago Life-Saving Service District Office began to make plans for the new station. However, it wasn't until 1902 that they received a set of proposed plans and not until 1905 that the station was built and actually ready to be moved into. The original station continued to used to house equipment and apparatus until 1925, when station crew razed the old station, saving anything of use including nails to build a new storage building. The photo itself is large and quite detailed. Included in this unusually close view are a number of scenes, each of which would make a fine photo. First is a motor yacht, apparently used by the District Inspector or station crew for inspections or to aid in search and rescue. The second view includes the station with its four boat ramps. A crew of eight men stands with one surfboat, while other boats can be seen on the rails. In the foreground is a motor lifeboat  with both sails up. Image is clear and close, just a bit of soiling and provides an unprecedented view. The mount has had wear, with some bent edges, but by and large the photo itself is unaffected. This is an exceptionally rare view, taken near the opening of this unusual station,  soon after the station was completed in 1905. It is by far the largest of the day that I have yet seen and is truly a museum piece. (VG-). $325.

29146b. (mounted photo) Eastern Point Lighthouse at Gloucester, Massachusetts c.1900. Superb silver print of the Eastern Point Lighthouse at Gloucester, Massachusetts. The East Point Lighthouse has a long history with the first stone lighthouse being erected in 1832, a second larger version built in 1848 and the final structure as known today in 1890.  Based on the structures shown in this photo it is estimated the photograph was made about 1900 or possibly earlier placing it within the time period that lighthouse keeper George E. Bailey (1892-1926) maintained the facility.  There is a great view of a line of schooners passing the point behing the light station. Unusually large image measures 7 ½” x 9 ½” on original 11” x 14” mount. Mount has been punched for inclusion in an album. Beautiful clean, clear image, just a hint of foxing and light edge wear to mount. (VG+) $128.

29133. (stereoview) Atlantic City Life Saving Station with crew and Absecon Lighthouse, Atlantic City, N. J. c.1890 by S. R. Fisher Photographer, Norristown, Pa. . This unusual clear, close view shows the Life-Saving Service crewmen posing on the beach with their surfboat and carriage. In addition, this unusually detailed image includes good view  of the 1884 Deal-type Life-Saving Service station with other boats inside, as well as the drill tower, the lighthouse, keeper’s house and adjacent buildings. Oversize view provides good detail, clear with great toning. Overall clean, light occasional foxing. (VG). $110.

29107. (cabinet photo) Surfman, U. S. Life Saving Service by Armour, Oswego, New York. c.1890-1910. Superb view shows a handsome surfman, nicely posing in uniform. Easily readable is the “Life Saving Service” on his band and his life ring with crossed oars insignia on his arm, and a portion of his ranking insignia “5”. Clear close view on photographer’s mount measures  5” x 8 ½” overall. Moderate edge wear to mount, otherwise clean clear view. (VG). $225.

Official U.S. Coast Guard Photographs

(photo) U.S. Coast Guard Light Station, Ship John Shoal. 

29172. (photo) U.S. Coast Guard Station, Townsend Inlet, New Jersey. Original official U.S. Coast Guard photo shows a great view from the air of the Bibb #2 Type station built in 1887. Image includes the extremely tall added lookout tower, out buildings and surrounding area. Photo measures 8” x 10” and stamped on the back “… U.S. Coast Guard, 3rd Coast Guard Dist..” Photo is not dated, guessing c.1960.  Nice view, clean, clear. (VG+). $28.

Additional views from this lot ($18-$32 each) include:

Lighthouses: Stratford Shoal – ’69, Romer Shoal – ’53, West Bank Light Station –’58, Stepping Stones – ’63, Execution Rocks – ’63, Esopus Meadow – ’63, Miah Maull Shoal – ’63, Penfield Reef – ’58, Ship John Shoal – ’68, Brandywine Shoal – ’68, New Dorp – ’63, Falkner Island – ’63, Lynde Point – ’63, Cape St. Elias Light, Alaska – ’50, North Brother Island – ’63, Fire Island Inlet Breakwater Light – ’63, Barnegat Inlet North Breakwater Light – ’64, Delaware Bay East Icebreaker Light – ’63.

USCG Ships/boats/other: Five Fathom Lightship – ’63, USCGC Tuckahoe, 26 ft motor surfboat (assigned to USCGC Spencer) – ’65, 18 ft motor launch – ’66, LARC-5 (self-propelled amphibious vehicle) – ’65, NY Operation Sail – 1964, USCGC Eagle – with Statue of Liberty on the deck, Argentine Navy sailing ship LIBERTAD, Portuguese Navy sailing ship SAGRES.

USCG Stations/Bases: CGSta Shark River (NJ) – ’59, CGSta Atlantic Beach (LI) – ’63, CGSta Moriches (LI) –’62, CGSta Eaton’s Neck (LI) – ’63, CGSta Fire Island (LI) – ’68 photo of planned new station, CGSta Fire Island (LI) – photo of completed new station, CGBase Gloucester (NJ),  Unknown CGStation.

LORAN Stations: Matratin – ’63, Estartit – ’63, Estaca De Vares – ’63, Estaca De Vares – Timer room equipment – ’63, Simeri Grighi – ’63, Caglairi – ’63, Targabarun – ’63, CGLMS Rhodes – Technician at console – ’63, MEDSEC OFFICE , Naples.

29139. [glass projection slide] Steamship SS Portland. c.1890’s. Rare glass projection slide featuring a clear, close view of the side wheel steamship Portland underway. The paddle wheel steamship SS Portland was one of the largest and most palatial vessels afloat in New England during the 1890s. Built in 1889 by, the steamer ran between Portland, Maine and Boston until its loss with all hands in 1898. The wooden-hulled paddle wheel steamship Portland measured 291 feet in total length with a maximum breadth of 68 feet. Built by the New England Shipbuilding Company of Bath, Maine, the steamer was one of New England's largest and most luxurious side paddle wheel steamships, accommodating up to 800 passengers. For nearly 10 years SS Portland connected Boston, Massachusetts and Portland, Maine for the Portland Steam Packet Company without much notoriety. The Portland carried thousands of passengers and tons of cargo along the New England coast and earned the reputation as a safe and dependable steamer. On Nov. 26, 1898, the steamship left India Wharf in Boston for Portland, Maine on a regularly scheduled run. However, she never made it to port. None of the 192 passengers and crew survived the massive storm that wreaked havoc on New England's coast - a storm that was later dubbed "The Portland Gale" after the tragic loss of the ship. Debris was washed up all along the Massachusetts coast. In the 1989, maritime researchers discovered the remains of the wreck on Stellwagen Bank just north of Provincetown on Cape Cod. The glass slide measures s are large 3 ¼” x 4” and would provide a large clear view. Fine, clear images, a bit of sunning or lens flare to water. (VG). $84 net.

29150. (photo) Chance Brothers Glass Works, Birmingham, England, Cleaning 1st Order Lens c.1920. 6” x 8” original b/w press photograph provides great detail of a worker in the Chance Brothers factory cleaning this 1st Order lens bound for Eclipse Island, Australia. The Eclipse Island Lighthouse was a reinforced concrete tower built in 1926, and was the first Commonwealth light built in Western Australia. The light originally had a Chance Brothers lantern and this first order lens, which were removed in 1976. Includes original press release description on back. Clean, clear, nice view. (VG+). $68.

2996. (hand colored photograph) Eastern Point Light Station, Gloucester, Mass. c.1940-1950’s. Beautiful hand colored photograph taken from the drive of the often painted Eastern Point Light Station. Great view includes the keeper’s dwellings, light tower, fog signal building, radio towers and more. Coloring is superb, mounted on original board, perfect for framing. Photo size is 8” x 10”. (VG+). $74.

20538b. (photo) Fire at Boston Harbor “Bug Light” June 7, 1929. Extremely rare 8” x 10” hand tinted photograph showing Boston’s Narrows or “Bug” Lighthouse as it was being destroyed by fire. The lighthouse constructed was a screw-pile type on iron “legs” (thus its nickname "Bug Light"), with a hexagonal wooden dwelling with galvanized metal roof and lantern perched on top. This lighthouse design was quite unusual at the time and was the first such design constructed in New England . This light would serve as a range light for the Narrows Channel. When a captain lined this beacon up with the lighthouse on Long Island , he would be clear of the ledge and could proceed into the harbor. In the early summer of 1929, Keeper Thomas Small continued his summer project of scraping and removing loose paint from the wooden lighthouse structure in preparation for repainting. June 7th dawned sunny and clear, a fine day to continue his work. A common method of removing paint at the time (and still today in some areas) was to use a kerosene burning torch to heat the aged paint sufficiently so that it could be scraped off. As you can imagine, this method required extreme care and was fraught with an obvious danger – a spark finding its way under the siding to smolder and break out in fire at some later time. As noon approached and Keeper Small continued his work, he was soon dismayed to see wisps of smoke begin to push out from within the wall. Keeper Small attempted to extinguish the growing fire with water that he kept on hand for just such an occurrence, but the fire continued to grow within the walls, protected by its water-resistant siding. The fire was quickly sighted by the Quarantine Station across the bay, which notified the Boston Fire Department. Within minutes Boston Fireboat No. 44 was dispatched and underway. Small continued his now frantic efforts as debris fell all around him. One report indicates that the “falling fog bell missed him by a few inches.” Within 15 minutes the entire lighthouse was in flames. Keeper Small finally was forced to retreat. He managed to throw a few belongings into the station boat and narrowly escaped with his life. Despite a rapid response by the fireboat, by the time she made the seven-mile trip to the lighthouse, it  was all but consumed. Following the fire, the crew of the Lighthouse Tender Mayflower placed a gas-operated lighted bell buoy at the site. How fortunate for us today that on a vessel passing at the time, someone should have a camera to capture this dramatic scene shortly after the fire began. This rare photo is striking, with close details and hand coloring enhancing the image. There is some damage to edges, two corners with large chips and emulsion sheet lifting on lower corner. A few light spots, some soiling. Will mat and frame well. Extremely rare. (G+). $225.

29169. (glass negative) Nubble Lighthouse, Cape Neddick, Maine c.1910’s. Clear glass plate negative captures nicely Maine’s rocky coastline with a fine view of Nubble Lighthouse perched on the rocky point. This photo was taken after the light tower was changed from brown to white in 1902, and includes the keeper’s dwelling and skeleton fog bell tower. Large image measures 5” x 7” and is clear and close. Would provide a clear image. Rare image. (VG+). $68.

2995. (mounted photo) Eastern Point Lighthouse at Gloucester, Massachusetts c.1900. Published by Procter Brothers, Gloucester. c.1900. Excellent view of the Eastern Point Lighthouse at Gloucester, Massachusetts.  Also prominent is the “Mother Ann” rock formation to the left of the image.  The East Point Lighthouse has a long history with the first stone lighthouse being erected in 1832, a second larger version built in 1848 and the final structure as known today in 1890.  Based on the structures shown in this photo it is estimated the photograph was made about 1900 or possibly earlier placing it within the time period that lighthouse keeper George E. Bailey (1892-1926) maintained the facility.  There is a great double line of cloths hanging in front of the building giving it a very ‘lived in’ feel. Procter Brothers, Francis and George, were the sons of a sea captain and natives of Gloucester.  Francis opened the Old Corner Book Store in 1850 in Gloucester.  In 1855 he partnered with George to do business as Procter Brothers publishing newspapers, pamphlets, books, photographs, postcards and stationary.  Both brothers were active members of the community and in 1903 they incorporated as Procter Brothers Company continuing on in the field of publishing.  The label on the verso of this photograph reads, “From Procter Brothers, ‘Old Corner’ Book and Stationery Store, 108 Main St., …Gloucester, Mass.  Eastern Point Light.”   The 108 Main Street address shows up from around 1882 through about 1909 in city directories. Image measures 4 ¾” x 6 ¾” on original 10” x 12” mount. Beautiful clean, clear image, just a hint of foxing, light edge wear to mount. (VG) $148.

4521e. (stereoview) Thacher’s Island North Lighthouse, Cape Ann, Mass. c.1900 by C. A. Beckford, Salem, Mass. Close, clear view shows great detail of the tall north light tower connected by a long enclosed walkway to the 1 ½-story keeper’s house. View us unusually clear, clean and close, only very light edge wear. (F-). $128

28357a,b. [negative] Monhegan Lighthouse, Maine c.1900. Unusual large format negative featuring a clear, close view of the Monhegan Lighthouse, about 10 miles offshore from mid-coast Maine. The 48-foot granite tower built in 1850 still stands today. It is very similar to the lighthouse on Whitehead Island, built at about the same time. A new two-story keeper's house was built in 1874. Clear, close image shows great detail of the tower and powerful second-order Fresnel lens. The negative is large 4” x 5”  and would provide a large clear print. A good, clear image. (VG)+. $34 net.

A-163. (water color) Original w/c painting Thacher’s Island South Lighthouse, Cape Ann, Mass. c.1890. Superb original water color shows the Thacher’s Island South Lighthouse off Cape Ann, Massachusetts. Nice depiction of the tall light tower and keeper’s house, and fog signal building guarding the rocky coast. Painting measures 9” x 14”. Painting is not signed, but may be by  D. W. Southard (a New Hampshire based “Sunday painter”.) In pencil on back “Thacher South Capt. House, Fog Horn. Aug. 1890. Lived with Capt. Hadley at the North Light. Our Mrs. Hadley & Son.” Painting may have been done by a keeper or family as well. Painting is bright and bold with wonderful coloring and great detail. There are some condition issues, however. Lower left corner has 7” fold. Edges are worn with some short tears, and there is moderate foxing to sky area. Could be conserved, matted and framed and would be quite striking. (G+)  $135 net

2990. (negative / contact print) U.S. Life Saving Service Surfboat and Crew in parade c.1900. Wonderful close, clear view shows the surfboat in the circus parade of the Walter L. Main Circus. The surfboat is on a carriage being pulled by four mules as part oof the parade. In the boat is the life-saving crew, seated with oars upright. Walter L. Main, had an outstanding career in the circus business during 1887-1939. His Walter Main Circus, headquartered in Geneva, Ohio, was, at a time, one of the largest traveling railroad circuses in the world. Wonderful close, clear view. Negative large format, 3 ½” x 4 ½”. (VG). $48.

Merrimack River Life-Saving Station, Plum Island, Massachusetts

28395. (mounted photo) Capt. Thomas J. Maddock and the Crew of the U. S. Merrimack River Life-Saving Station, Plum Island, Massachusetts c.1900. Superb clear, close image we believe to be of Capt. Thomas J. Maddock with two of his crew, posing with their wives on the boa tramp of the Bibb #2 Type station located at the north end of Plum Island in Newburyport. The keeper’s wife is seated beside him, beautifully dressed. The gentleman on the right with his wife may be the District Superintendent, we are not certain. The surfmen too are posing with their wives nearby. This was probably taken on a Sunday after church, as the men are dressed in their finest clothes,  the surfmen with white bow ties included. The image measures 6” x 8” and is on original 10” x 12” gray mat. Mat has one corner chipped, bumping to others. Image is clear and crisp, just a few small marks, about as nice as they come. (drawer 4)(VG+). $325. 

2993. (photo) Officers and Crew, U.S. Coast Guard Cutter Manning c.1915-1918. Clear, close view provides great detail of the officers and crew as they pose for a formal portrait on the deck of the Manning during World War I. The Manning, a brigantine-rigged 205-foot, 1,150-ton steamer, was commissioned in 1898 in the U.S. Revenue Cutter Service and saw immediate service during the Spanish American War as a blockader and escort vessel. She then transferred to the Pacific coast where she was assigned to the Bering Sea fleet. During World War I she served under the Navy as a convoy escort based out of Gibraltar and then returned to duty out of Norfolk, VA after the war. She was decommissioned in May, 1930 and sold in December of that same year to Mr. Charles A. Jording of Baltimore for the princely sum of $2,200.02. Clear view measures 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper. Light soiling to mat, not postmarked. (VG+). $64.

25367. (cabinet photo) Surfman, U. S. Life Saving Service by F. B. Way, Ashtabula, Ohio. c.1890-1900. Superb view shows a handsome surfman, posing with uniform hat in hand. Easily readable is the “Life Saving Service” on his band and his “U. S. L. S. S.” insignia on his arm. Clear close view on photographer’s mount measures 4 ¼” x 6 ½” . Moderate edge wear to mount, otherwise clean crisp view. (VG). $295. 

2943. (photo) U.S. Life Saving Station, Little Cranberry Island, Maine c.1913. Clear though a bit distant view shows lonely station in great detail as a man poses on the boatramp. In back a surfman stationed there penned a note to a friend, noting that “The man on the post is not yours truly”. Clear view measures 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper. Light wear, postmarked July 29, 1913. (VG+). $44.

2964. (photo) U.S. Coast Guard Station, Kewaunee, Wisconsin c.1926. Original official U.S. Coast Guard photo shows the expanded Bibb #3 Type station built in 1893 with a Lake Michigan steamer getting up steam nearby. Nice clear, close view shows the crew working on a number of the station boats on the boatramp. Photo measures 3 ½” x 9” and stamped on the back “Government Property…. U.S. Coast Guard….” And is dated June 4, 1926.  Nice view, clean, with tape album corners on the margin. (VG+). $34.

2939. (stereoview) Marblehead Neck Lighthouse, Mass. c.1870’s by Perkins & Lefavour Photographers, Salem, Mass. The first lighthouse was built in the part of Marblehead Neck known as Point O'Neck, at the entrance to the harbor. A white brick tower 20 feet high was constructed and first lighted on October 10, 1835. However, the area was growing in popularity as a summer resort, and large cottages began springing up all around the lighthouse. By 1880, the first light was obscured by houses and could not be seen at sea. In 1883 a temporary lantern was put at the top of a 100-foot mast near the lighthouse. This sufficed for a while, but by 1895 it was decided that a new lighthouse was in order. The second Marblehead Light was finished by the following year and was first lighted on April 20, 1896. The temporary mast is not to be seen in this photo, this dating it before 1883. Rare early view, a bit light, occasional light foxing. Photos of this early light are extremely rare. (VG). $68.

5103b. (stereoview) Long Point Lighthouse, Provincetown, Mass. c.1900 by G. H. Nickerson. Good clear close view shows the early light station including the square light tower, attached keeper’s dwelling, fog bell tower and more guarding the Provincetown harbor. The view is quite close and includes the keepers and their family in the yard surrounding the house.  View is clear with some moderate foxing and soiling. (G+). $138.

2967. (cabinet view) Highland [Cape Cod} Lighthouse, North Truro , Mass. c.1890. by H. Ilsley Parsons, Lexington, Mass. Large 4 ¼”  x 5 ¼” cabinet view provides an unprecedented close view of the tall masonry first order light tower with attached keeper’s dwelling. In front sits a carriage drawn by two horses, and finely dressed summer visitors posing for the camera. Wonderful view, clear and close, a bit light, bery light foxing, one corner bent. (G+). $68.

28357c. [glass negative] Plymouth Gurnet Twin Lighthouses, U.S. Life Saving Service station, Mass. c.1900. Unusual large glass plate negative featuring a clear, close view of the well known Plymouth Gurnet Twin lighthouses and keeper’s dwelling. To one side can be seen the lookout of the 1892 Bibb #2 Type U.S. Life Saving Service station. The negative is large 5” x 8”  and would provide a large clear print. A good, clear image, a few scratches. (VG). $224 net.

28400. (cabinet photo) Humpback Whale ashore in Provincetown c.1884. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view is by Nickerson Photographer, Provincetown, and provides an unusually close, clear view of a humpback whale on the beach in Provincetown Harbor as workers work to cut the blubber into strips for processing. View is clean and clear, just a bit light, light wear to edges. Overall a very good view. (VG). $145.

28400b. (cabinet photo) Blackfish Ashore at Blackfish Creek, South Wellfleet. November 17th, 1884. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view is by Nickerson Photographer, Provincetown, and provides an unusually close, clear view of hundreds of Blackfish on the beach in Wellfleet as workers work to harvest their bounty for processing. On the back is a printed label by the photographer, noting: “Blackfish. Monster Visitors From the Briny Deep. Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet. The capture of fifteen hundred of these fish at Blackfish Creek, South Wellfleet, Nov. 17th, 1884, by the people of Provincetown, Truro and Wellfleet, was one of the most exciting scenes in the annals of the coast fishery. These fish were attracted to our shores by the large quantity of squid and herring on which they feed. They are very valuable for the fine oil they make for use on watches and other delicate machinery. It is estimated that the number captured were worth about $25,000. Some of them weighing two tons apiece.”  View is clear, just a bit of soiling and one bright spot. Overall a very good view. (VG-). $125.

28440. (photograph) Old Point Comfort Light Station, Christmas Season 1953. Original 7 ½” x 9” b/w photo provides a close clear view of the station including the light lit for the evening, and the early light-keeper’s quarters lit up as the keeper’s family prepares for the holiday. News caption on the back notes that Keeper Bob West has to stay on duty most of the evening. News photo, dated December 20, 1953. Clear, close, light stain lower margin. (VG). $54. 

28396. (mounted photos) U.S. Life Saving Station and Crew, Ilwaco, Washington c.1900. Great set of two original mounted photos show the crew posing on the boat ramp of the station boathouse, and the crew pulling the surfboat on its carriage to the beach. Photos each measure 4” x 4” on 5 ½” x 5 ½” fancy white mat.  Photos are clear and close, but just a bit light. Only very light if any wear to mounts. (VG). $112. 

28362. (cabinet photo) Boston Harbor Narrows ["Bug"] Lighthouse and Nix's Mate, etc. c.1892-1910. Superb original cabinet photo provided a clear, close view of Boston Harbor Narrows ["Bug"] Lighthouse at low tide, taken from the Spit running from Greater Brewster Island. Just a short way across the channel can be seen Fort Warren. Built in 1856, Bug Light stood until 1929 to warn mariners of the dreaded Harding’s Ledge, four miles to the southeast. The lantern was about thirty-five  feet above sea level, and when a sea captain brought Bug Light in range with Long Island Head Light, he knew that he was clear of Harding’s Ledge and could safely enter the harbor. View measures 5 ¼” x 8 ½” and is quite clear and clean, just a bit of wear to edges. (VG+). $178. 

28368. (cabinet photo) Boon Island Light Station, York, Maine c.1850’s - 1860’s. One of the largest and earliest lighthouse cabinet views that I have yet had, this striking piece measures a full 10” x 12 ¾” on its original 13” x 16” mount and provides an extremely rare view of this desolate, dangerous light station. Talk of building a lighthouse on Boon Island dates back as early as 1710 when the ship Nottinham Galley ran aground on the barren outcrop that makes up the island. In 1799 the first day marker and the station itself were established on the island. Boon Island is a very flat, rocky piece of land, well surrounded by ledges and was one of the most isolated and dangerous stations off the Maine coast. President James Madison authorized the building of the lighthouse on Boon Island during the War of 1812. This first tower along with a subsequent replacement were both washed away in storm and by 1855 a new lighthouse tower was erected near the old tower. This current tower consisted of a gray granite conical tower, 133 feet above the water, 6’2 miles off the coast of Maine and  originally had a second order Fresnel lens installed. Included in this unusually close view are the tall granite light tower, large masonry keeper’s dwelling and a number of out buildings. Interesting is the large American flag flying from a pole. The photo itself is large and quite detailed. Due to the unusual age, it has faded just a bit but still provides an unprecedented view. The mount has had some moisture with some staining, but by and large the photo itself is unaffected. The photo has only a bit of light foxing. This is an exceptionally rare view, taken near the inception of photography and soon after the light station was completed in 1855. It is by far the largest of the day that I have yet seen and is truly a museum piece. (G+). $415 net.

28371. (mounted photo) Long Point Lighthouse, Provincetown, Mass. c.1900. Good clear view shows the early light station including the square tower, keeper’s dwelling, fog bell tower and more guarding the Provincetown harbor. View is clear with only light foxing and soiling, some marks to mount only. Image measures 2” x 2 ¾”. (VG-). $48.

28237. (mounted photo) U.S. Life Boat [Saving] Station and Crew, Willapa Bay, Washington c.1890 by J.H. Blome, Photographer. A fine original image, considered by some to be one of the best Life-Saving images on record, shows many aspects of the Willapa Bay station including the original 1875-Type station, the seldom seen separate keeper’s cottage built in about 1885, the crew posing, oars up, in the surfboat as well as an early surfboat on a carriage behind. In addition, the early beach apparatus cart is visible near the boat ramp. Another rare feature is the flag hoist, rarely seen in its full early form. At the top is the American flag, next the station number (#2) pennant, and beneath that the blue and white Life-Saving Service station pennant. Originally called Shoalwater Bay L.S.S., it was soon renamed Willapa Bay L.S.S.. It was the Pacific Coast ’s first U.S.L.S.S. station and sadly, it no longer stands. The image measures 4 ¾” x 8” and is on original 6” x 10” mount. Unusually clear, close and quite clean, a superb view. (VG+). $445.

28320b. (news photo) U.S. Lighthouse Service, Airways Division, Airport Beacon, Naval Air Station, Hampton Roads, Virginia c.1920’s. The Air Commerce Act of 1926, provided for the encouragement and use of aircraft in commerce, under the Secretary of Commerce. The Airways Division was set up as a part of the Lighthouse Service, and F.C. Hingsburg  was appointed Chief Engineer, Airways Division. Mr. Hingsburg was previously Superintendent of Lighthouses on general duty, and had been connected with the Lighthouse Service since 1911. Early b/w photo measures 6 ½” x 8 ½” and shows a close, clear view of the beacon lens mounted high on the skeleton iron tower. Photo by “International Newsreel”. Light soiling, remains of paper caption on edge. Extremely rare aspect of early Lighthouse Service duties, such photos are almost non existent. (VG). $145.

28280. (set 3 large mounted photos) U.S. Life Saving Service Surfboat Drill, Appalachian Exposition in Knoxville, Tennesee, 1910. Superb lot of three original large mounted photographs of the life-saving crew with their Beebe-McLellan type pulling/sailing surfboat performing the surfboat roll-over drill at the 1910 Appalachian Exposition in Knoxville, Tennesee. Photos measure 7 ¼” x 9 ½” on 12” x 14” mounts. Mounts marked with photographer’s name “Thompson Photographer Knoxville”. The views show clear, close views of the life savers performing the roll-over drill including the boat upright with surfman jumping into the water, surfboat on its side as the men pull her over, and final view of the boat completely upside down with the men on the top, preparing to right her. In the background can be seen the crew’s temporary boathouse and large drill pole, as well as other exposition buildings. The Appalachian Exposition of 1910 was held in Knoxville from September 12 to October 12, 1910. Although large expositions were commonplace at the turn of the century, and county, regional, and state agricultural fairs predated this Knoxville convention, the Appalachian Exposition of 1910 was the first one held in the southern Appalachian region. The intention of the fair was to demonstrate progress in southern industry and commerce. The midway of the exposition hosted attractions ranging from "Muhall's Wild West Show" to "The Infant Incubator." Aeroplanes at the fair were the first to be seen in East Tennessee. Former president Theodore Roosevelt visited the fair and praised the promise of the fair and of the region. Moderate staining to mounts but photos are in overall very good condition. A superior set, perfect for display. (VG-). $565.

28335. [negative] Boston Harbor “Bug” Lighthouse. c.1900. Unusual negative featuring a close, clear view of of the fine Victorian screw-pile lighthouse located near Little Brewster Island in Boston Harbor. On the walkway can be seen the a family posing for the photographer. The negative is large 4” x 2 ½”  and would provide a large clear print. A good, clear image. (VG+). $22 net.

23446a, b, c. (lot 3 mounted photos). U.S. Lightship No 94 Frying Pan Shoals c.1911. Wonderful set of three rare mounted photos show Lightship No. 94 as she travels via canals to her first station on the East Coast. In 1911, a 135'9" lightship, No. 94 was built in Muskegon, Michigan, by the Racine-Truscott-Shell Lake Boat Co. That same year the vessel sailed from Lake Michigan to Montreal...and then presumably to her first station at Frying Pan Shoal, North Carolina where she served from 1911 to 1930. When she was constructed she was considered by the Lighthouse Service to be the “most highly developed” lightship in the fleet. Photos are clear and crisp and measure 2 ½” x 4 ¼” on 4” x 6” mounts. Views include a fine bow view of the Lightship coming through one of the canals, a closeup of the forward portion of the vessel and a closeup of the open bridge with officer and others on board. Fine clear, close views. (VG+). $188.

28307. (photo) U.S. Life Saving Station, Zachs Inlet (High Hill), New York c.1912. Wonderful clear, close view of this expanded Red House station on Long Island on Jones Beach. Superb clear close view with two children standing on the boat ramp. Close clear views measure 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper. Postmarked 1912 (?). (VG+). $78.

28326. [glass projection slides] Cape Elizabeth Lighthouse, Nubble Lighthouse, Halfway Rock Lighthouse. c.1900. Unusual set of three b/w glass projection slides featuring three New England lighthouse views. The glass slides are large 3 ¼” x 4” and would provide a large clear view. Fine, clear images, just a bit distant. Set of 3. (VG). $74 net.

28244. (mounted photo) U.S. Life Saving Service in Parade c.1910. Fine clear, close image measures 3 ½” x 4 ½” and is on original 5 ½” x 6 ½” gray mount and shows the life saving crew riding in their horse-drawn surfboat with carriage in a local parade. Unable to determine the location but believe that it might be Cape Cod. Unusually clear, close, only light soiling. A great view. (VG+). $88.

28236. (photo negatives) U.S. Coast Guard Station, North Beach, Assategue Island, Md. c.1940’s. Two large format 2 ¾” x 4 ½” negatives provide clear, close views of the 1882-Type station at North Beach. Will print well, great views. (VG+). $38.

Woodbury ship photo courtesy Coast Guard Historian's web site - not included.

28224. (mounted photo) Seaman, U.S. Revenue Cutter Woodbury c.1911. The image measures 4” x 5 ½ ” and is on original 6” x 9” mount. Marked in pencil “Deming ‘11”. Visible on his hat is “U.S.R.C. Woodbury. The Coast Guard Historian web site notes that the “Woodbury, formerly Mahoning (her name was changed in 1873), was a 130-foot, 350-ton steamer rigged as a topsail schooner. She entered service in 1863 and served until 1915, a span of 52 years! She served during the Spanish-American War, and later rendered assistance to the British schooner Effie May in 1905, for which she and her crew received the thanks of the Canadian Government, enforced neutrality laws in 1914, and sailed on winter cruises along the northeast coast. She was sold in 1915 to Thomas Butler and Company of Boston for $4,286. Unusually clear, close and quite clean, a superb view. (VG+). $112.

28122. [15 glass slide set] The Life-Savers of Cape Cod. c.1902. In 1902 Dalton wrote probably the finest and most complete history of the Life-Saving Service and its 13 stations on the outer reaches of Cape Cod . In it he looked at each of the 13 stations individually including their men, equipment, construction and modifications of the buildings, rescues, and much more. It was profusely illustrated with over 100 fine b/w photographs. During this period, surfman Asa Cobb Paine Lombard along with his Cahoon’s Hollow companion, Eugene Young, gave lectures at the time in the eastern part of Massachusetts describing the wrecks that occurred on Cape Cod from Monomoy to Provincetown , explaining how rescue attempts were made, and the operations of the United States Life Saving Service. The proceeds from the lectures were used to buy Station personnel the necessary extras needed to perform their duties — equipment not provided by the government. In addition, other surfmen gave similar lectures, all using similar b/w projection slides using these images from Dalton’s book and others. This lot of 15 glass projection slides is from such a set used for these lectures. Crystal clear views include: Surfman E. S. Dyer, Pamet River LSS, oldest surfman in the U.S.L.S.S.; wreck Katie J. Barrett breaking up on beach; ship A. S. Ropes dismasted off Provincetown; Highland LSS crew; wreck Panchita driven ashore in Provincetown; High Head LSS; High Head LSS crew; Wood End LSS crew; Nauset LSS crew; Monomoy LSS; Keeper Seth Ellis, Keeper Monomoy LSS; Keeper Joseph Kelley, Monomoy Point LSS; Schooner ashore; wreckage on beach; dismasted schooner. The views are superb and crystal clear, perfect for printing or projecting in a proper projector. Slides measures 3 ¼” x 4” and presents a superb, clear image. Two slides have crack but are intact, remaining near fine. (VG+). Please inquire.

28225. (cabinet photo) Marblehead Neck Lighthouse, Mass. c.1883-1896 by Osborne & Gilbert Photographers, Nanepashemet, Mass. The first lighthouse was built in the part of Marblehead Neck known as Point O'Neck, at the entrance to the harbor. A white brick tower 20 feet high was constructed and first lighted on October 10, 1835. However, the area was growing in popularity as a summer resort, and large cottages began springing up all around the lighthouse. By 1880, the first light was obscured by houses and could not be seen at sea. In 1883 a temporary lantern was put at the top of a 100-foot mast near the lighthouse. This sufficed for a while, but by 1895 it was decided that a new lighthouse was in order. The second Marblehead Light was finished by the following year and was first lighted on April 20, 1896. The temporary mast can still be seen in this photo, this dating it to 1883-1896. Cabinet photo measures 5” x 8”. Also included is second cabinet photo of visitors on rocks watching sea break on rocky shoreline. Photos of this early light are extremely rare, particularly during this change-over period. Close, clear sepia view, only light soiling and a bit of foxing. Small holes in margins for mounting photos. (VG). $145.

2619c. (stereoview) The Southwest Ledge - Ship John Shoal lighthouse, 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition  by Centennial Photographic Company c.1876. The 1876 Philadelphia Centennial Exposition, the first exposition of its kind in the United States , was held to mark the 100th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence. More than ten million visitors visited the works of 30,000 exhibitors during its six month run. This important view provides good detail of the Southwest Ledge - Ship John Shoal lighthouse at the Lighthouse Establishment exhibit there. Built to be located at Southwest Ledge in Delaware , it was one of the first of its kind, built on a cylindrical iron foundation, designed to prevent flowing ice from inflicting damage to the foundation. The 45-foot-tall lighthouse is an eight-sided three-story cast iron structure with a Mansard roof covering the top two stories. Atop the tower is an octagonal lantern room surmounted by an ogee octagonal roof. The lighthouse design was deemed such a marvel, that when the superstructure intended for Southwest Ledge was completed, it was put on display at the 1876 Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia , shining its light every night from July 4, 1876 until the close of the exhibition. A keeper lived at the lighthouse, tending the light each night. The displayed superstructure never found its way to Southwest Ledge. An identical structure being built was sent to Southwest Ledge during the Exposition so that construction would not be delayed. After the Exposition, the superstructure on display was sent to Ship John Shoal in Delaware . Large format stereoview, clean and crisp, a wonderful clear close view. (VG). $119.

28228. (framed photograph) Coast Guard Keeper Ralph Banks Tending the Light, Marshall Point Lighthouse, Maine. December 20, 1957. To help mariners entering Port Clyde's harbor or passing to the west into Muscongus Bay, Congress appropriated $4000 for a light station at Marshall Point in March 1831, replaced in 1857 with the present 31-foot brick and granite light tower. Coast Guardsman Ralph Banks was assigned to this station as keeper from 1952 to 1963. This close clear photograph was taken in 1957, showing Banks cleaning the prisms of the fifth-order Fresnel lens. When the light was automated in 1971, the Fresnel lens was removed and replaced by a modern plastic lens equipped with backup battery power. Photograph made some years ago from the original negative measures 8” x 10” and has been professionally matted and framed. A fine display piece. (F). $225.

28220. (negatives / photographs) Coast Guard Keeper Ralph Banks and Family, Marshall Point Lighthouse, Maine. December 20, 1957. To help mariners entering Port Clyde's harbor or passing to the west into Muscongus Bay, Congress appropriated $4000 for a light station at Marshall Point in March 1831, replaced in 1857 with the present 31-foot brick and granite light tower. Coast Guardsman Ralph Banks was assigned with his family to this station as keeper from 1952 to 1963. These close clear photographs were taken in 1957, showing Banks and his family at the station. Lot consists of five large format 4” x 5” negatives with five contact prints, showing Banks and his family at the station. Views include the family posing around the Christmas tree, on the lighthouse walkway, in front of the light station sign, the station flag tower, and in the station jeep. Rare images of Coast Guard keeper and family. (F-). $145.

28222. (photo) SS Oliver Olson Aground Coquille River, Oregon Nov. 3, 1953. Original 8” x 10” b/w photograph provides an unusually close, clear view of the vessel hard aground. The Oliver Olson, a 307-foot-long, 2,235-ton steamship built in 1918, was headed to Bandon to load lumber in November 1953 when it was caught in a cross current and went hard aground on the rocks at the entrance to the South Jetty, damaging its propeller and rudder. Eventually she was declared a total loss and it was decided to strip the ship’s salvageable parts, cut down the empty hull level with the existing jetty, fill the cavity with quarry rock and, thus, extend the jetty by 300 feet. Her remains can still be seen today at low tide about halfway between the small signal building and the westernmost tip of the jetty. Great view. (VG+). $44.

28159. (mounted photo) Nubble Lighthouse, Cape Neddick, Maine c.1890’s. Large photograph captures nicely Maine’s rocky coastline with a fine view of Nubble Lighthouse perched on the rocky point. This photo was taken before the light tower was changed from brown to white in 1902, and includes the keeper’s dwelling and skeleton fog bell tower. Image measures 4 ¾” x 6 ¾” and is mounted on original 8” x 10” gray mount. Image is clear and close, with some light foxing to margins. Rare image. (VG). $68.

28105. (photo lot) Abandoned Lightship ?. Superb lot of six b/w photographs shows great detail of an abandoned British light vessel moored high and dry on the beach. Vessel has a hull entirely of wood, with the tall central mast and large lantern still intact. Photos provide great detail of the lantern and apparatus, hull, deck, rudder and more. Vessel may be abandoned, or may be undergoing repairs, its fate is not clear. Would guess images to be c.1930-1950.Nice lot. (VG+). $144.

28160. (panoramic photo) Fort Barrancas, Florida c.1900 by McMahan. Large early 7 ½” x 32" panoramic “bird’s eye view” photo of Fort Barrancas shows great detail of the Spanish American War era fort with Pensacola Lighthouse visible in the distance. Fort Barrancas stands on a site which has been the home for harbor fortifications since 1763, when the British built a fort. The United States began constructing fortifications at Pensacola in the 1820's and Fort Barrancas was one of four fortifications constructed to defend the navy yard there. Fort Barrancas was designed with two roles. It acted as a harbor defense fort, forming a rough triangle at the entrance to the bay with Fort McRee and Fort Pickens. It also acted together with the Advance Redoubt to prevent troop movement to the navy yard from the mainland side. Fort Barrancas was involved in some of the Civil War battles around Pensacola. It was originally abandoned by Union troops, who moved to Fort Pickens. On November 22 and 23 of 1861, Union and Confederate forces engaged in an artillery duel between the harbor forts, firing 6000 shells. However, the ranges were extreme for the smoothbore weapons, and little damage was done by either side. Pensacola was abandoned by Confederate troops in May of 1862, and Fort Barrancas saw no further combat. Superb large, clear, close view would be wonderful framed. (lines of shading on my scan are not on original) (VG+). $145. 

28168. (photo lot) Fort Strong Gun Batteries, Long Island, Boston Harbor c.1912-1944 by  Alfred K. Schroeder, photographer. Lot of eight original b/w 11”x14” photographs taken by photographer and historian Alfred K. Schroeder show great detail of the gun batteries and crews at Boston’s Fort Strong. Alfred K. Schroeder was a world renowned photographer, working for as  photographer for the Boston Ballet, and was a leading child photographer in the area, in addition to being a military historian and photographer for Edward Rowe Snow. His photographs still hang in museums at around the world. Fort Strong was originally named Long Island Military Reservation until 1899. In World War I, 1,500 soldiers were stationed at Fort Strong but by WWII, its guns were obsolete, and Fort Strong was abandoned. This lot includes 0eight 11 x 14 inch vintage photos of Fort Strong from 1912-1944. All but one are dated; one is dated 1912, four are dated 1924, one is dated 1933, and one 1944. All are on original photo paper and all are in good condition, clear and crisp. Holes punched on one side for album. Rare unusual lot. (VG+). $148.

28172. (hand colored photograph) Peaceful Evening Renforth, NB. c.1910 by F. E. Garrett. Lovely large hand colored photograph with lovely subtle colors on original period mat and frame (without glass)  shows a wonderful clear view of boats peacefully sailing on the river as the sun sets in the distance. Renforth is a Canadian suburban community and former village in New Brunswick. situated on the south bank of the Kennebecasis River. The mat is signed “F. E. Garrett”, a notable artist of the time on par with Wallace Nutting, Sawyer and Davidson. Garrett came from Scotland and lived in the St. John area of New Brunswick. Like most other early 20th century hand-colored photographers, Garrett followed the lead of Wallace Nutting, Sawyer, Davidson and others, hand coloring their photographic images and selling primarily exterior landscape scenes. Most Garrett images were taken in the Provinces. They are typically characterized by bold shades of coloring, with the image mounted upon an indented matting, signed "F. E. Garrett" lower right, sometimes titled lower left, and framed within a 1/2" frame. Beautiful detail, clean and crisp, this is a fine early image  and is beautifully hand colored. The image measures about 7 ¼” x 11 ½”  in 15” x 19” period frame. Glass had been removed, should be re-glazed. Overall in quite excellent condition, a superb display piece. (VG+). $119.

28179. (pair hand colored photographs) Chatham, Mass. by Sawyer Photo Studio, Chatham c.1930. Beautiful set of two hand colored photographs taken probably of scenes along North Chatham’s Pleasant Bay. One includes a windmill and saltbox-style house with the bay behind as seen from the original garden of noted Cape Cod author Joseph Lincoln. The other is of a gravel road passing a saltbox-style house known as “Coziholm, with Oyster Pond opposite. The images are stamped on the back “Sawyer Photo Service, Chatham, Mass.....”  and are in their original decorated frames. On back are pasted notes indicating “These are old pictures of Chatham, Cape Cod, given to me by my Grandfather, George Lincoln Maker, who was born in Chatham in 1851. Estelle Lowe Kaczenas.” Coloring is superb, without mat, light soiling from age. Photo size is 6” x 8”. A wonderful piece of Chatham memorabilia. (VG-). $118. 

2867. (mounted photo) Monomoy Point Life Saving Station and Crew c.1900-1910. Rare large mounted photo shows the Monomoy Point life-saving crew posing on the boat-ramp beside their surfboat and beach apparatus cart. Fine clear view measures 7 ½” x 9 ½” on 12” x 14” mount. One of the nicest that I have had, view is clean and bright. Just a bit of moisture to edge of mount. (VG+). $485.

2608. (large panoramic photo) U. S. Coast Guard Cutter Beal CG-9 (1912-1934) c.1926. Large panoramic photo shows the cutter moored at Boston on November 17, 1926. Photo by J. C. Crosby. Naval Photographer, Boston. Sepia photo measures a full 10” by 24” and shows a close view from the port side as a few crew members on board stand watching. USS Beale, a 742-ton Paulding class destroyer built at Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, was commissioned in late August 1912. She served with the Atlantic Fleet during the next three years, with participation in the 1914 occupation of Vera Cruz providing a break from routine training and exercises. In early 1916 Beale began neutrality patrols along the East Coast and continued operations in that area after the United States entered World War I in April 1917. Beale crossed the Atlantic to the European war zone early in 1918. Based at Queenstown, Ireland, she was assigned to anti-submarine patrol and convoy escort duties for the rest of the conflict. Returning to the U.S. in late 1918, she served in Atlantic Coast waters until decommissioned in October 1919. She was transferred to the U.S. Coast Guard in 1924. As USCGC Beale (CG-9), the destroyer helped enforce prohibition laws until October 1930, when she was returned to the Navy and placed in reserve at the Philadelphia Navy Yard. USS Beale was stricken from the register of U.S. Naval vessels in July 1934 and scrapped later in that year. USS Beale was named in honor of Brigadier General Edward F. Beale, U.S. Volunteers, (1822-1893), who, as a U.S. Navy Midshipman, played an important role in the war with Mexico. Photo is as originally rolled, with a few cracks to the emulsion due to the rolling, but would still be striking matted and framed. Extremely rare to find these large early portrait photos of cutters. (G+). 174.

28117. (photo) Official U. S. Coast Guard photo, 8” x 10” b/w c.1955. Labeled on back: “Mr. Fred Williams, one of the several civilian employees at the U. S. Coast Guard Base in Mobile, Alabama, is shown repairing a 200 mm electric lantern used atop buoys. These lights operate off storage batteries and are designed to go off when the sun comes up and to turn on at night. Mr. Williams went to work with the Lighthouse Service in 1925.” Dated June 1955, Public Information Office. Clear, close, fine view. (F-). $34.

27416. (panoramic photo) Race Point Light Station 2007 by James Claflin. Lovely full 42” long, 4” wide panoramic photo provides a lovely view of the area surrounding the Race Point lighthouse in Provincetown on Cape Cod. Taken from the lighthouse gallery, this unusual view includes the Light Keeper’s house, whistle house, oil house, Hatch’s Harbor and the entire surrounding dune and ocean area in a 360 degree view. A spectacular scene, this unusual photo print will be striking when matted and framed. Photo shipped rolled. (M). $59.95 plus $6 postage. 

2868b. [photograph] Pair U. S. Coast Guard Surfman c.1918-1930. Original portrait photograph, of two U. S. Coast Guard Surfman. This rare posed portrait photograph shows one of the two young surfman proudly posing in his 7-button single-breasted uniform coat. Clearly visible on his collars are the life ring with crossed oars bronze insignia, and his uniform cap with “U. S. Coast Guard” clearly visible on the band. On his arm is his First Class Petty Officer Machinist rating. Posed with him is a younger surfman, his uniform cap with “U. S. Coast Guard” clearly visible on the band, no ratings. Photo measures 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper (dated by manufacturer’s mark 1918-1930). Photo is clear, and crisp, one of the better images we have had in some time. It is exceptionally rare to see such photos of such early surfmen in any format. Overall clean, close view, 2” tear to bottom corner. (VG-). $48.

2868c [photograph] U. S. Coast Guard Surfman c.1915-1925. Original portrait photograph of a U. S. Coast Guard Surfman. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the young surfman proudly posing in his 7-button single-breasted uniform coat. Clearly visible on his collars are the life ring with crossed oars bronze insignia.  Photo measures 4” x 6”  and is clear and crisp, one of the better images we have had in some time. It is exceptionally rare to see such photos of such early surfmen in any format. Overall clean, close view. (VG+).  $58.

2889. (photograph) Little Kinnakeet Life Saving Station, Cape Hatteras near Avon, North Carolina c1910. Original photograph of one four of North Carolina’s “Southern Pattern” life saving stations designed by Victor Msndelheff and built in 1904, probably the Little Kinnakeet station. Nice close, clear view shows new station with a large signal flag hoist flying in the wind. Photo measures 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper, blindstamped with photographer’s name. Sepia photo is clear, and crisp, It is rare to see such photos of such early views. (VG). $68.

2818. (photo lot) Baker’s Island Light Station, Salem, Massachusetts c.1920. Nice lot of 23 snapshots and mounted photos are of the Baker’s Island area including the light station, keeper and more. Included in the lot are two images (3 ½” x 4 ½”) of the entire light station, one taken during the day and one at night with the lights lit. A third image is a close view of the1st Assistant Keeper posing. The original lights on Baker’s Island went into service on January 3, 1798. The two towers were located on top of a two-story keeper's house, about 40 feet apart at either end of the building. In 1816, one of Baker's Island's twin lights was extinguished and the smaller one was rebuilt, with the new stone tower being three feet shorter than the original lower light. Mariners claimed this made it difficult to distinguish the light from Boston Light, a fact that was proven by an increased number of wrecks. In 1820, the two lights were restored. A new 47-foot tower was built alongside the shorter 1816 tower. Additional photos include area cottages, sailboat in the bay, pleasure yacht, and various individuals. Nice lot, all clear, clean, various formats. (VG). $168. 

5109f. (cabinet view) Highland [Cape Cod} Lighthouse, North Truro, Mass. c.1890. by Nickerson, Provincetown, Mass. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view provides an unprecedented view of the tall clay “pounds” or cliffs which have now washed away. Atop the barren cliffs are the tall lighthouse tower, keeper’s dwellings, Navy wireless station, fog signal building and more. Wonderful view, clean, clear, near fine. (VG+). $148.

5109e. (cabinet view) Highland [Cape Cod} Lighthouse, North Truro, Mass. c.1890. by Nickerson & Smith, Provincetown, Mass. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view provides an unprecedented close view of the tall masonry first order light tower with two attached keeper’s dwellings. In front sits a horse and carriage with its driver, probably awaiting summer visitors viewing the station. Wonderful view, clear and close, moderate overall soiling. (VG). $128.

4446L. [stereoview] Highland Lighthouse, Cape Cod . (c.1880’s). by G. H. Nickerson, Provincetown, Mass. Rare view of the tall white stone light tower and 1 ½-story keeper’s dwellings, out buildings and fence. Located on a high bluff, cape Cod or Highland Light was a focal point for Victorian visitors. Standing in the field befire the station is a derbied gentleman viewing the scene. This extremely rare view shows good detail of the tower and dwelling arrangement, though somewhat distant. View is clear with some foxing and light soiling, some wear to corners. (VG).  $54.

4446k. [stereoview] Highland Lighthouse, Cape Cod . (c.1880’s). by Nickerson & Smith, Provincetown, Mass. Rare view of the tall white stone light tower and 1 ½-story keeper’s dwellings, out buildings and fence. Located on a high bluff, cape Cod or Highland Light was a focal point for Victorian visitors and parked in front can be seen a large carriage packed with visitors. This extremely rare view shows good detail of the tower and dwelling arrangement, though somewhat distant. View is unusually clean and bright, only light wear to corners.  (F-).  $64.

4446n. [stereoview] Highland Lighthouse, Cape Cod . (c.1880’s). Probably by G. H. Nickerson, Provincetown , Mass. Rare view of the tall white stone light tower and 1 ½-story keeper’s dwellings, out buildings and fence. Located on a high bluff, cape Cod or Highland Light was a focal point for Victorian visitors. Standing in the field before the station is a derbied gentleman viewing the scene. This extremely rare view shows good detail of the tower and dwelling arrangement, though somewhat distant. View is clear with light foxing and light soiling, some wear to corners. (VG).  $54.

4446m. [stereoview] Highland Lighthouse, Cape Cod . (c.1880’s). By G. H. Nickerson, Provincetown , Mass. Rare view of the tall white stone light tower and 1 ½-story keeper’s dwellings, out buildings and fence. Located on a high bluff, cape Cod or Highland Light was a focal point for Victorian visitors. Standing in the field before the station is a derbied gentleman viewing the scene. This extremely rare view shows good detail of the tower and dwelling arrangement, though somewhat distant. View is clear with moderate foxing and some soiling, light crease. (VG-). $44.

4446o. [stereoview] Highland Lighthouse, Cape Cod . (c.1880’s). Probably by G. H. Nickerson, Provincetown , Mass. Rare view of the tall white stone light tower and 1 ½-story keeper’s dwellings, out buildings and fence. Located on a high bluff, cape Cod or Highland Light was a focal point for Victorian visitors. Standing in the field before the station is a derbied gentleman viewing the scene. This extremely rare view shows good detail of the tower and dwelling arrangement, though somewhat distant. View is clear  and fairly clean, lower card corner chipped off. (VG-).   $34.

2883. [magic lantern colored glass slide set) Life-Saving – Our Life-Boat Men. c.1890-1900. Beautiful full color  glass projection slide set featuring the British Lifeboat Service rescuing shipwrecked sailors by lifeboat and by breeches buoy. Eight superbly drawn hand colored slides are as follows: Title Slide, Launching the Life-boat, On the Way to the Wreck, Throwing the Life-line, The Coxswain, The Life-boat at the Wreck, To the Rescue, Saved. Slides measures 3 ¼” square and presents superb, clear images. In original labeled box, complete with printed text to accompany each slide. (VG).  $78.

25217b. [magic lantern glass slide set) Life-Saving Service - Throw Out the Life Line. c.1890-1900. Beautiful full color  glass projection slide set featuring the Life-Saving Service rescuing shipwrecked sailors by breeches buoy. Five superbly drawn hand colored slides depict the shipwrecked crew, and the life-savers on shore as they shoot the lint to the stricken vessel using the Lyle gun, set up the breeches buoy apparatus and then haul the crew to shore, rowing boat to rescue the crew. Slides measures 3 ¼” x 4” and presents a superb, clear images. (F).  $78.

5109g. (mounted photo) Highland [Cape Cod] Lighthouse, North Truro , Mass. c.1890-1900. Large 3 ½” x 5” mounted photo provides a close, clear view of the tall masonry first order light tower with two attached keeper’s dwellings, out buildings and surrounding fence. Nice view with good detail, but marred by a ½” spot of emulsion loss in the sky area. Still an unusually close view with good detail. Light foxing to mount. (G+). $54.

27454. (photo album) Plum Island and Newburyport , Massachusetts c.1890’s. Vintage 1890s Newburyport , Massachusetts photograph album. This great little album measures 7 ½” by 5 ½” inches and contains 44 photos, many well done. Included is a lovely close photo of the white octagonal Plum Island Lighthouse. In 1838 the original twin octagonal lighthouses on this spot were replaced by a new pair of octagonal towers built on moveable foundations. In 1856 one of the lighthouses was destroyed by fire and it was decided not to rebuild. The surviving lighthouse received a fourth order Fresnel lens and remains today. In addition, a second photo provides a close view of the Bibb #2 Type station on Plum Island at the Merrimack Ri ver . Other images include beach scenes, a nice view of salt marsh hay stacks, a beach cottage labeled "Hardy's, river scene with early ship (may be in the Merrimack River), New England church, colonial homes, family scenes, etc. Sizes vary, the average being about 4 x 3 ½” inches. About a dozen or so photos show fading or lightness from exposure problems, others are clear and sharp. (VG-). $168.

27471. [stereoview] Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine . c.1880. Large, early view from the north of the tall white stone light tower and the early 1 ½-story keeper’s dwellings, out buildings fog signal building. Located on a rocky bluff, Portland Head Light was a focal point for Victorian visitors. This early view shows good detail of the tower and dwelling and is quite close. Unusual view from this side, showing some of the earlier structures. View is quite clean and bright, just a bit light,  overall a very nice view, near fine. (VG+). $58.

4418k. [stereoview] Long Point Lighthouse, Cape Cod . (c.1875). By G. H. Nickerson, Provincetown, Mass. This is the only view that I have yet found that shows both the early 1826 lighthouse and its replacement, completed in 1875. This rare view was taken at a time just following the new tower’s completion, before the old dwelling with rooftop tower was removed. At this time also was an extremely cold winter in the area, freezing the harbor in Provincetown and piling up huge ice floes along the shore. In this renown Nickerson view a man with top hat climbs up the mounds of ice, with the two lighthouse lanterns and keeper’s quarters visible behind. This extremely rare view shows the two lanterns and dwelling, though just a bit distant. View with some edge wear and little soiling, spot of moisture  and moderate soiling to back. Rare view. (VG-). $74.

4418L. [stereoview] Long Point Lighthouse, Cape Cod . (c.1875). By G. H. Nickerson, Provincetown, Mass. This is the only view that I have yet found that shows both the early 1826 lighthouse and its replacement, completed in 1875. This rare view was taken at a time just following the new tower’s completion, before the old dwelling with rooftop tower was removed. At this time also was an extremely cold winter in the area, freezing the harbor in Provincetown and piling up huge ice floes along the shore. In this renown Nickerson view a man with top hat climbs up the mounds of ice, with the two lighthouse lanterns and keeper’s quarters visible behind. This extremely rare view shows the two lanterns and dwelling, though just a bit distant. View is clean with some wear and light soiling. In green mount. Includes a complete Nickerson view listing on back. (VG).  $78.

U. S. Life Saving Service Station, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893.

27421b. (glass slide) U. S. Life Saving Service Station, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago , 1893. In 1893 the World’s Columbian Exposition was held in Chicago to present the latest advancements in technology, architecture and American progress to the populace and to the world. As was the practice, the government exhibit included the latest advances in the Life Saving Service, Light-House Service and other agencies. The Exposition covered more than 600 acres, featuring nearly 200 new buildings of European architecture, canals and lagoons, and people and cultures from around the world. Over 27 million people (about half the U.S. population) attended the Exposition over the six months it was open. In fact, at this exhibit a complete life-saving station of a modified Quonochontaug design was constructed and manned for visitors to tour and view the latest advances in the field. Station crews performed tri-weekly surfboat drills which drew large crowds and became a highlight of the fair. After the exposition closed, this station would remain in service as the Jackson Park Life-Saving Station. View is exceptionally clear and detailed. View is of the station as seen from the front door with the “U. S. Life Saving Service” sign prominently displayed on the eaves. Slide measures 3 ¼” x 4” and was manufactured by T. H. McAllister of New York City . Excellent image, clear and close, near fine. Would display beautifully, or could be scanned and printed. (F-). $58.

27338. (cabinet photo) Brenton Point Life Saving Station and Crew c.1890 by Child & Co., Newport, Rhode Island. Superb large, close view of the 1884 Deal-type life-saving station located on Prices neck in Newport. The station was designed by Paul J. Pelz and was a bit fancier than most stations, to fit in with the architecture of the area. The photo measures 6 ½” x 8 ½” and includes the crew in their life-jackets posing in their positions around the surfboat. Photographer’s label "Child & Co, Artists in Photography, New York And Newport. Newport Studio: 242 Thames Street , Duplicates can be had at any time." on obverse. Superb clear view, just a hint of soiling and a bit light toward one side. (VG). $425.

Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station Crew c.1880 - 1900.

27445. (cabinet photo) First U. S. Life Saving Crew, Narragansett Pier station, Rhode Island c. 1873. Extremely rare, early close image of the first U. S. Life Saving Crew posing at the Narragansett Pier station. Dated December 1, 1873, the photo shows the seven members of the crew posed with their early style beach apparatus cart. The men in the photo are the first crew at Narragansett Pier station. The station was located about a mile from the later second station (the current Coast Guard House restaurant). The crew are identified on the back as Benjamin Macomber (Captain), Daniel R. Billington, Horace Briggs, Perry Ralph, Thomas Sennet, Joshua F. Clarke, and William C Chappell. The station was located on the town beach near the present day Dunes Club. The station was of wood and masonry construction, completed in 1873. On the landing over the boat room can be seen the boots and rubber gear of the crew drying. Behind the crew in the boatroom can be seen a large lifeboat. It is speculated it might have been the RNLI Liverpool lifeboat sent from England, which was transported to Narragansett Station by the U. S. Revenue Cutter Lincoln for evaluation by the newly formed Life Saving Service. Unfortunately the boat was too big for the small American crew to pull across an open beach and was found to be unsuitable for general use. It found later success, however, in the Great Lakes where the boat could be launched right into the water and was the basis for the 34' and 36' motor life-boats. The beach cart in the photo was the earliest type used by U. S. life-saving crews. Also, this period was prior to the adoption of uniforms for crews. View is quite large, measuring 8” x 10”. There is some chipping to margins, and a few expected spots and wear, but overall it is quite clear and close, unusually good detail. One of the more rare early views that I have had. (G+).  $895 net.

27343a,b,c,d. (set 4 photos) Narragansett, RI. Life Saving crew at drill on the town beach in 1907. These pictures were obtained years ago from Surfman Howard Browning who participated in the drill. Photos measure 3 ½” square and are generally clear and show good detail, though contrast could be better. Three photos show the men at drill, the fourth shows the Narragansett Pier station, the only stone station in the Life Saving Service. It was designed to blend in with the summer "cottages" and the Narragansett Casino and Towers. Both the station and towers survive today.  (VG-). $175 lot.

27379. (mounted photo) William Tucker (surfman #2) and Captain Albert Church inside the Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station in 1899. Note the clarity of the photo, amazing for an interior shot. Extremely rare view includes the men standing by the station surfboat and beach apparatus cart, with the Francis Metallic Lifecar hanging from the ceiling. It's mounted on white cardboard backing that is in excellent shape with no stains, cracks or bent corners. The image measures 6 ¾” X 4 ½”, the backing measures 7 ¼” X 5 ½”. $450.

27341. Watch Hill R I Life Saving Station c.1900. Photo measures 4 ½” x 6 ¾”  and is mounted on gray mount (5 ½” x 7 ¼”). It depicts Watch Hill R I Life Saving Station c.1900. Moderate staining and foxing, still clear and close. (G) $135.

27340 Watch Hill Life Saving Crew c.1900. Photo measures 4”  x 3 ¼”  on gray mount (5” x 6”)  depicting the crew at Watch Hill in 1900. The man in the center is the 3rd district superintendent. Photo edges damaged, two corners missing, mount folded. (G-). $88.

27380. (mounted photo) Narragansett Pier Life Saving Crew posing c.1900. Clear close photo shows Captain Albert Church posing with his crew outside against the "flat" side of the station (this one of a kind stone built station was almost round with one wall being straight). Keeper Church is man in center. Image is 4 ¼” x 3 ¼” and mounted on gray mat measuring 6 ¼” x 5 ¼” . Clean, crisp, near fine view. (VG+). $285

27381. (mounted photo) Narragansett Pier Life Saving Crew posing in the station eating area. c.1904. Clear close photo dated April 1904 shows Captain Albert Church posing with his crew seated inside the station. Keeper Church is man in center with the double breasted uniform jacket. Behind the crew can be seen the early Life Saving Service clock on the wall. Image measures 3 ¼” x 5 ½” on 5” x 7 ½” black mat. Extremely rare to find such interior views. Clean, crisp, near fine view. (VG+). $325

27382. (mounted photo) Narragansett Pier Life Saving Crew posing with beach apparatus cart. c.1902. Clear close photo dated 1902 shows the station crew posing in the street pulling the beach apparatus cart. Image measures 3 ¾” x 5” on 5 ¼” x 6 ½” white mat. Clear, light soiling, a nice close view. (VG). $285

Additional Narragansett Life Saving Service views available.

27395. (copy photo) U. S. Life Saving Station, Cape May Point, New Jersey c.1957. Large 8” x 10” b/w photo shows the Duluth-type life-saving station on the southern tip of New Jersey not long before she was would be washed into the sea. The station was built in 1896 and served well into the Coast Guard era. View is dated August 25, 1957 and provides a close, clear view of the deteriorating structure as the sea laps against one foundation wall. (F). $38.

27369. [glass plate negative] Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse, Cohasset, Mass. c.1900. Superb 5” x 7” glass plate negative provides a great close view of the tall masonry lighthouse on Minot’s Ledge near the entrance to Boston Harbor. In 1855 work began on this famous granite structure to replace the iron pile structure that was destroyed in the great gale of 1851. The lantern and second-order Fresnel lens were put into place, and the lighthouse was illuminated on November 15, 1860 and the structure has lasted through countless storms since. . Because of the large size of the negative, this is an extremely detailed piece. Excellent early view is exceptionally clear and crisp and should print well. (VG).      $138.

27387. [mounted photograph] Young Coast Guardsman c.1920’s. Photo by Marden Photographer, Portsmouth, NH. Original portrait photograph, of young Coast Guardsman in uniform posing for the photographer. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the handsome young man in his new 7-button short collar tunic and b ell-top hat. Clearly visible on the hat is “U. S. Coast Guard” on the tally. The image measures 5” x 7” in original oval mat. Rare for the clarity and the nice crisp early uniform view. Unusually close and clear, one of the better images we have had in some time. A perfect piece for framing. (VG+). $68. 

2757. [mounted photograph] Young Coast Guardsman c.1920’s. Original portrait photograph, of young Coast Guardsman in uniform posing with another gentleman. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the handsome young man in his new 7-button short collar tunic and b ell-top hat. Clearly visible on the hat is “U. S. Coast Guard” on the tally. The image measures 4” x 5 ¾”  on a 6 ¾” x 10 ¾” original mat. Mat marked in pencil “Newell”. Rare both for the presence of a family member and the nice crisp early uniform view. Unusually close and clear, one of the better images we have had in some time. A little edge wear, a perfect piece for framing. (VG+). $54.

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. 

27356. (early framed photograph) U. S. Life Saving Crew Breeches Buoy Drill c.1860-1870 (New Jersey?) . Very early close albumen photograph image of life-savers posing at the breeches buoy as they drill. This image is from the period before uniforms were required and as such is extremely rare, giving us a look at their early dress and equipment. Behind the men is clearly visible the A-frame and block-tackle, as a man hangs from the hawser in the breeches buoy. Photo is from a New Jersey estate and is likely from of an early New Jersey crew. The image measures 5 ½” x 8 ½” in original 11” x 13 ½” wood frame with wood backing. Image is unusually clean and clear, but has faded some over time. Frame has original finish, needs to be cleaned up some. We find very few images from this time period and rarely are they this large. (VG-). $335. 

26322b. (cabinet photo) Gray’s Harbor Lighthouse and Fog Signal Building, Westport, Wash. c.1899. Rare, early view shows a close image of the light tower and steam fog signal building. Good view includes the two large fog signal trumpets protruding from the side of the building,  and more. Image is close, clear on mount measuring 4 ¼ ” x 5 ¼”. Clean, clear, light soiling and reminants of very light stain. A very nice important early image. (VG+).  $158 net.

27233. (mounted photo) Massachusetts Humane Society, “Point Shirley Surf Boat”, Winthrop, Mass c.1900. Early mounted photo by Harry W. Brown of Winthrop Beach shows what may be Massachusetts Humane Society members participating in a parade pulling a crude float lettered “Point Shirley Surf Boat” and “life boat service and crew”. Some men are dressed in so-westers while others are in various costumes. 4 ½” x 8” image on 9” x 11” mount is clean and clear, a nice image. Residents’ summer dress and American Flags are flying leaning me to believe this may be a 4th of July celebration. Light wear to mount edges only. (VG+). $128.

27183. (lot 5 mounted photos)  North Scituate, United States Life Savings Service Station and Crew c.1905. Lot of five, very rare, original c.1905 mounted photographs of the North Scituate, Massachusetts United States Life Savings Service Station and members of the crew as they drill. Each of these wonderful, outdoor photograph measure approx. 3 1/8” x 2” and are mounted on their original, matching card mounts (overall size is of each card mount measures 5" x 4"). The images are unidentified but the words "North Scituate" can be read on the surfboat  seen in four of the photos. Views include a wonderful image of the seven crewmen transporting their boat across the beach to the water, two images of the boat being launched into the surf, one image of the boat in open water just off shore. Fifth image is of the Bibb Type #2 station and adjacent boathouse.  These rare photograph are in excellent condition overall, possibly just a bit light, a hint of soiling on one or two mounts. A very rare and very attractive coordinated set of members of the United States Life Saving Service "in action" and a great addition to any US Life Saving Service Collection. (VG+). $425. 

Original New England Steamship Photographs by N. L. Stebbins c.1900.

N. L. Stebbins was a Boston , Massachusetts , commercial photographer during the last decade of the 19th Century and the first few decades of the 20th. During this time he took thousands of superb fine views of yachts, lightships, U.S. Navy ships, lighthouses, coastal scenes and more. Among the more noteworthy pioneer American marine and yachting photographers were men like N. L. Stebbins, also David Mason Little, Henry G. Peabody and others. These noted photographers ranged the New England coast from New York to Massachusetts capturing on glass-plate negatives the great yachts and other coastal scenes and events of the last quarter of the nineteenth century. During their career they shot thousands of views, a great many of which appeared periodically in numerous yachting publications. Stebbins, himself, during the period 1891 through 1910 published his illustrated coast pilots which still today endure as a prime reference work.

These original albumen prints are by Stebbins and are blindstamped “N.L. Stebbins Photo, Boston , Mass. ” or are attributed to him. Perfect for framing.

27294. Steamship South Shore, Nantasket beach Steamship Company. #17073, blind stamped N. L. Stebbins, Boston, Mass.  $325.

27295. Steamship Cape Cod, Bay Line, ran between Boston and Provincetown. #11509, blind stamped N. L. Stebbins, Boston, Mass. $325

27293. Steamship Bay State #5510, blind stamped N. L. Stebbins, Boston, Mass. $295

27184. (cabinet view) Provincetown Harbor and Railroad Wharf, Mass. c.1890. by Nickerson & Smith,  Provincetown, Mass. Large 4 ½” x 7” cabinet view on yellow mount provides an early view of the railroad wharf and harbor as a the steamship Empire State steams in. Wonderful view, a bit light, moderate foxing, some soiling. (G+). $44.

27106. (framed photograph) Portland Head Lighthouse, Portland, Maine c.1889. Lovely early b/w photograph has been professionally matted and framed and presents a wonderful close, clear view of the early light station before the large 2-story keeper’s dwelling was built in 1891. Superb close view of the dwelling, light tower and fog signal building on the rocky point, ready to hang on your wall. (F-). $225.

2706. (portrait photo) Seaman, U. S. Coast Guard c.1942. Nice mounted view of young Coast Guardsman. 5” x 7” image in 7 ½” x 11” mount. One spot on lower edge of image, some staining on mount. (VG-). $8.

27227. (photo) U. S. Coast Guard Cutter “Vinces” c.1930 - 1940. Photo taken by Murry & Tregurtha ship builders in Boston after re-powering. Clean, 3-hole punched on margin. (VG). $24.

27226. (photo) U. S. Coast Guard Cutter “AB-9” c.1930 - 1940. Photo taken by Murry & Tregurtha ship builders in Boston after re-powering. Clean, 3-hole punched on margin. (VG). $24.

26310. (stereoview) Lighthouse at West Point, Hudson River, New York. c.1890. West Point Lighthouse was established in 1853 and discontinued in 1946. The original light was a thirty-two foot high post light which was replaced by a wooden hexagonal tower in 1872. Though there was not a keeper's house at this station, a fog signal house was added in 1888. This close view shows good detail of the unusual octagonal light tower as a visitor sits on the rocks nearby. Clean, just a hint of foxing. (VG+). $48.

537b. [stereoview] Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine. (c.1880’s). Rare view from the north of the tall white stone light tower and the early 1 ½-story keeper’s dwellings, out buildings fog signal building. Located on a rocky bluff, Portland Head Light was a focal point for Victorian visitors. This early view shows good detail of the tower and dwelling and is fairly close. View has only very light soiling and just one light spot of foxing, overall a nice view. (VG-). $58.

27136. (photo) Yerba Buena Lighthouse, San Francisco, Cal c.1957. Official Coast Guard photo of the lighthouse lit with floodlights. The lighthouse was built in 1874, mainly to serve passenger boats and ferries between Oakland and San Francisco. Once the Oakland-Bay Bridge opened in the late 1930s, the decision was made to keep the lighthouse operational due to increased shipping traffic in the Bay. In 1957 the light tower was lit with floodlights to make it more visible to mariners. The lighthouse was automated in 1958. To this day, the lighthouse still retains its original fourth-order Fresnel lens and is still an active aid to navigation. 8” x 10” b/w image provides close, clear view at night. Includes detailed information about the light and keepers in press release on obverse. Dated January 14, 1957. Close, clear, just a bit of wrinkling from moisture to the back.  (VG). $64.

27349. (copy photo) Seabright Life Saving Station, New Jersey. Clear close copy photo shows the life saving station as it is washed into the sea. 8 ½” x 11” digital copy photo provides an unusually close view. (F-). $24.

27352. (copy photo) Deal Life Saving Station, New Jersey. c.1885 Clear close copy photo shows the life saving station in its early years.  8 ½” x 11” digital copy photo provides an unusually close view. (F-). $24.

27353. (copy photo) Stone Harbor Life Saving Station, New Jersey. c.1912 Clear close copy photo shows the lifs saving station with the crew assembled. 8 ½” x 11” digital copy photo provides an unusually close view. (F-). $24.

27354. (copy photo) Ocean City Life Saving Station, New Jersey. c.1890 Clear close copy photo shows the lifs saving station with the crew assembled. 8 ½” x 11” digital copy photo provides an unusually close view. (F-). $24.

2710. (photograph) St Augustine Lighthouse, Florida. c.1950's. 10 ½”  x 14” mounted on board. Small tack hole in top. Excellent professional clear close view with tower lantern and gallery, superb for framing. (VG). $35.

27287. (copy photo) U. S. Life Saving Service Crew in Surfboat Waves as flyer Glenn H. Curtiss passes around Boston Lighthouse c.1913. Excellent large 8” x 10” matted photo shows the keeper proudly waving the American flag while two surfmen wave their hats as they watch famed flyer Glenn H Curtiss pass close to Boston Lighthouse. Crew was on duty should a mishap occur to the Curtiss Flyer. Surfboat is from the Point Allerton Life-Saving Station and is a BeeBe Motor Surfboat, one of the few views known to exist of this rare model surfboat. Printed from a glass plate negative from the period, photo is close and clear, providing rare detail of the boat and men. Excellent for framing. (VG+). $164.

27150. (photo) Deal Life Saving Service Station, Asbury Park, NJ c.1890. Built in 1882, this was the first of four stations built to this design in the country. Photo measures 2” x 3 ¼” with a hint of foxing or staining. Photo is mounted on a period album page with a number of other photos from another area. (VG-). $64.

27309. (photo) Lifeboat Station Crew, Oswego Lifeboat Station, New York c.1953. Posed official photograph shows the officers and men of the Oswego Lifeboat Station taken in December 1953. 8” x 10”, b/w. All officers and men are identified on an attached sheet. Light wear and ageing to edges. Clear, close view. (VG).  $36.

27274. [cabinet photograph] c.1906. Original portrait photograph, of Life-Saving Service Surfman Arthur Larkin, Watch Hill, Rhode Island by "W H Mowrey Photographer, 97 Thames Street Cor. Marlboro, Newport, R.I".  This rare posed portrait photograph shows the handsome young surfman proudly posing in his 4-button single-breasted uniform coat. View is labeled on the obverse in pen as “A. L. Larkin”, taken the year he joined the US Life Saving Service at Watch Hill Rhode Island. A resident of nearby Stonington CT., Mr. Larkin joined the service in 1906 as Surfman number 8, indicating he was the newest member of the station crew. Eventually Mr. Larkin would attain the rank of Captain at Watch Hill Station and would retire after 35 years of service both in the Life Saving Service and US Coast Guard. Clearly visible on his right sleeve is the life ring with crossed oar and pike and the letters “US” “LSS”. The image measures 4” x 5 ½” on a 6” x 8 ½” original black mat. Rare both the fact that it is labeled and we know the identity of this young surfman, this is unusually close and clear,  one of the better images we have had in some time. Little or no wear, a large, perfect piece for framing. Some wear on back from album mounting. (F-). $325.

27235. (photo) U. S. Life-Saving Station, North Scituate, Mass. c.1910. Close, clear view of the early Bibb #2 Type station and rear boathouse. 3 ½” x 5 ½” on postcard paper. Clear, clean view. (VG+).  $58.

26116. (photo) U. S. Coast Guardsman returning from the hunt c.1930. 3 ½” x 5 ½”. Clear, close view as he poses with his day’s catch. (VG). $48.

27231. [stereoview] Life Saving Station at Erie, Pennsylvania. (c.1877). By Weber Bros., Erie, Pa. Extremely rare view of the beautiful 1875-Type station as the surfmen pose with their beach apparatus cart. Excellent detail of the ornate structure and surrounding area. Note the surfman watching the lake from the roof lookout. View is remarkably  clear, moderate soiling and some wear to edges. It is extremely difficult to find such views of these early stations and this view is certainly one of the better scenes. (VG).  $124 net.

27129. (stereoview) U. S. Life Saving Station, Cleveland, Ohio c.1870s. Rare early view of the 1875-Type life saving station on the west side of the entrance to Cleveland Harbor. Taken by Sweeny Photographer, this rare view is close and clear. Identified on rear as “U. S. Life Boat House”, the view shows the station with ships and marine businesses in the background. A superb image, this stereoview is in good to very good condition with only light wear and light soiling and/or foxing, one light spot. Very good detail and very good 3d effect when viewed with a stereoscope! (VG-). $144.

EARLY MOTION PICTURES:

27457. [CD 56 short films 1891-1918] EARLY MOTION PICTURES Vol. I. Inventor Thomas Alva Edison (1847-1931) was a prolific inventor. His work changed our lives forever and one of his more enjoyable inventions was his apparatus for filming and showing motion pictures. He produced the first motion pictures intended for public viewing, most of which were of famous personalities, news events, disasters, people at work and new modes of travel. On this interesting DVD are 56 of the few hundred motion pictures known to exist prior to 1918, when the Edison Compant ceased production. Of special interest to us are: RETURN OF THE LIFEBOAT, which shows the Life Saving Service surfboat coming through the breakers. The stout craft is bounced about like a cork as they bring the boat ashore. Filmed in September 1897 at Golden Gate Park , San Francisco ; CAPSIZE OF A LIFEBOAT, showing the daily drills of the crew performing the capsize drill. Filmed in September 1897 at the Presidio in San Francisco . A once-in-a-lifetime chance to see these early Life-Saving Service drills as they were performed. Other films include Buffalo Police on Parade, Buffalo Fire Department in Action, SS Queen loading gold miners in Seattle for the Klondike, Northern Pacific Railroad, Racing at Sheepheads Bay , A Storm at Sea, Fireboat New York answering an alarm, and many more. Just insert the CD, select to install on hard drive or run from your CD-Rom, and open the program. (M).  $18.95.

27138a. (mounted photo) Light House at Old Crow Nest, West Point, Hudson River, New York. c.1900. Taken from the Hudson River looking down river, the attractive Victorian octagonal wood light tower and large pyramidal bell tower stand on the rocky point jutting into the river. Established in 1853, the original light was a thirty-two foot high post light which was replaced by a wooden hexagonal tower in 1872. The keeper lived elsewhere as there was not a keepers house at this station. A fog signal tower was added in 1888.  Large 6 ½” x 8 ¾” image on 10” x 12” mount provides a striking view. Very nice condition, clean, bright, perfect for framing. (VG+)  $88. (shown)

27138b. (mounted photo) Light House at Old Crow Nest, West Point, Hudson River, New York. c.1900. Taken from the Hudson River on the opposite side, the attractive Victorian octagonal wood light tower stands on the rocky point jutting into the river. The fog bell tower is not visible in this view. Large 6 ½” x 8 ¾” image on 10” x 12” mount provides a striking view. Very nice condition, clean, bright, perfect for framing. (VG+)  $74.

27248. (photo) Descending the Lighthouse Stairs. c.1978 Fine 6” x 9” press photograph shows an attendant or visitor descending the lighthouse stairway. Clear, fine view for framing. Includes press credits and newspaper view on the back. (VG). $48.

J-44. (painting) Old Scituate Lighthouse c.1911. Original oil on canvas painting provides a wonderful depiction of the old Scituate [ Mass. ] Lighthouse and keeper’s dwelling some years ago. Painting is quite large, approximately 24” x 32” in early walnut or mahogany frame. Painting is certainly by an American artist of some note and is signed “J.E.B. 1911”. There are a few sport where some restoration work has been performed but otherwise it is in quite good condition. In original walnut frame. If you are interested in this area or light, this would make a fine and valuable addition to your collection. (VG). $1,195.

27103. (framed photograph) Early albumen photo of the Toledo Harbor Light House c.1915. Striking photo was beautifully matted in a copper embossed oval mat and is nicely displayed in its original mahogany frame with wood backing. Toledo's unique lighthouse was constructed in 1904 eight miles from shore after the U.S. Army Corp. of Engineers dredged a channel from Lake Erie into the Maumee Bay, opening Toledo up for deep water freighter traffic. The lighthouse has uniquely-styled Moorish roofs and lantern and makes a striking scene. Only accessible by boat, the lighthouse is a three story, Romanesque structure with an attached one-story fog signal building on a concrete base. On the right side, hanging from a boom, is the station lifeboat. Framed photo is reported to have come from the collection of noted artist and writer James Clary of Wyandotte, Michigan. Oval photo measures 7 ¼” x 9 ¼”, in 12” x 14” frame. A charming piece for a museum, or your hall or parlor. (VG). $165. Sold. 

4115b. [stereoview] Minot’s Ledge Lighthouse, Cohasset, Mass. (c.1875). By J. H. Williams, Scituate, Mass. Rare view shows a clear, fairly close image of the tall granite lighthouse tower perched on the rocky ledge at low tide. Good detail, little wear or soiling. (VG).  $36.

2764. [cabinet photograph] c.1900. Original portrait photograph, Life-Saving Service Crew, Quoddy Head, Maine. c.1890-1910. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the handsome crew of young surfman proudly posing with the keeper and a woman on the station boat ramp. The woman is holding a rolling pin in the photo may be the keeper’s wife, or the station cook. The photo itself measures 6.5" by 4.5" and has been matted to a completed size of 8 X 10 inches. A plate of glass has been placed over the mat and it has been bound to the backing with binding tape. There is an original  notation "Quoddy Head Crew" in the lower right corner of the photo. A rare view both for the location and the presence of a possible family member, and that it is labeled so we know the location. This station was built "near West Quoddy Head Light" in 1873 and until 1 June 1883, it was carried in the records as West Quoddy Head station. This is unusually close and clear,  one of the better images we have had in some time. Little or no wear, a perfect piece for framing. (VG+).  $365.

2783. (photo) Card mounted photograph U.S. Life Saving Service station in Quonochontaug, Charlestown, Rhode Island, by J. Peyton Cameron of Westerly, circa 1900s to 1910s. Fine clear view shows a small boat and two boys at the edge of a salt pond in the foreground with the Life Saving Serving station and buildings visible at on the opposite side. A surfman in white uniform can be seen standing by the side door, with the drill pole and out-building visible beside the station. Photo is nicely trimmed and mounted on a period mat. Image measures 3 ¼” x 4 ¼” on 5” x 6” mat. This image was found with a collection of photographs made by J. Peyton Cameron, a semi professional photographer from Westerly, Rhode Island. Fine, clear image, rare view of this desirable location. (VG+). $78.

2762. [paperweight] Heavy glass rectangular paperweight featuring an early c.1900 photograph of Hyannis Harbor Lighthouse, South Hyannis, Mass. This rare item features a close photograph of the short white light tower, flanked by the 1 ½-story keeper’s dwelling and out buildings. In front stands the uniformed light keeper speaking with two finely dressed women. In 1848, Congress authorized the building of a proper lighthouse at South Hyannis for $2,000. A 19-foot (to the base of the lantern), conical brick tower was built, and the light went into service on May 7, 1849. A fifth-order Fresnel lens replaced the original lighting apparatus in 1856, and a new cast-iron lantern was installed in 1863. Photo remains clear and sharp, overall in excellent condition. 2 ½” x 4” x ¾” h. One of the few such items of this remote Cape Cod light and most desirable. (F-). $135 net.

6729f. CDV [Carte De Visite format] Ida Lewis, Famous Lighthouse Heroine. c.1869. Popular during the Civil War when images of heroes and loved ones were widely collected, a CDV consists of an albumen photograph mounted on a 2 ½" x 4" card. Bueutiful, clean, clear image of this rescuer posed "in costume as in the Rescue of March 20th, 1869". By Manchester Bros., Providence, RI. These images are quite rare and collectible, particularly of lighthouse personalities. Clean, crisp. (VG+). $226 net.

27251. (photo) U. S. Coast Guard 36-foot Motor Lifeboat c.1950’s. Very nice close view of  a 36-foot motor lifeboat and crew “looking for pirates”, so it says in the margin. Clean and clear image, good detail. 3 ¼” x 4 ½”. (VG+). $16.

27112. (photo) Fire Island Lighthouse, Long Island, NY c.1950. Official U. S. Coast Guard b/w 8” x 10” photo includes detailed description on obverse. Close clear view shows the tall First-order light tower and keeper’s dwelling located on the south shore of Long Island. Clear, close image. (VG). $38.

2787. (hand colored photograph) Portland Head Lighthouse, Maine . c.1900. Lovely hand colored photograph in original period mat and frame shows a wonderful clear view of the light station and fog signal building jutting out from the rocky shore. The mat is signed “Lamson”. The Lamson Studios were one of the larger Portland studios selling hand-colored photographs around 1900. Like most other early 20th century hand-colored photographers, Lamson Studios followed the lead of Wallace Nutting, Sawyer, Davidson and others, hand coloring their photographic images and selling primarily exterior landscape scenes. Most Lamson images were taken in Maine or northern New England . They are typically characterized by a lighter shade of coloring, with the image mounted upon an indented matting, signed "Lamson" lower right, sometimes titled lower left, and framed within a darker 1/2" frame. Lamson pictures were always signed "Lamson", with no first name. It seems that the Lamson Studios were in business for only a few years, perhaps from 1900-1905, based upon the relatively small volume of Lamson pictures that remain in circulation today. They closed their doors in about 1905 after being bought out by the Fred Thompson Art Co., also of Portland Maine . The present lighthouse is the original structure on this location, with a few height changes through the years. There were no lighthouses on the shores of Maine, when merchants petitioned the government in 1784 for a light marking the entrance to Portland Harbor. Nothing was accomplished until 1790 when Congress appropriated the necessary funds. The tower is constructed of rubblestone and was finished and lit on January 10, 1791. Beautiful detail, clean and crisp, this is a fine early image  and is nicely hand colored. The image measures about 2” x 3” on 5” x 7” period mat. Original mahogany frame measures 5 ½” x 7 ½”. Overall in quite nice condition, a superb display piece. (VG+). $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

2759. (photo) Boston Harbor Narrows ["Bug"] Lighthouse and Nix's Mate c.1920. 3 1/4" x 5 1/2". Just slightly distant, still rare view of this early lighthouse. (VG). $28.

274159. (photos) Boston Harbor Narrows ["Bug"] Lighthouse and Nix's Mate, etc. c.1892-1910. Lot of five 4" x 5" original amateur photos. First is Boston Harbor Narrows ["Bug"] Lighthouse as a tug approaches. Nix’s Mate is visible at the right margin. Additional views include cranes and gin poles, a granite bridge appears under construction, possibly over the Neponset River; magnificent photograph of the Ocean View House, location unknown; Small bay panorama, probably also Quincy; Norfolk Downs, Quincy, Mass., the old Indian lands in North Quincy that was so designated and laid out for house lots in 1892. Parts of the sign on the near building can be read: "-ORFOLK DOWNS – House Lots". Nice Boston area lot. (VG). $36.

2769. (photo) Close, clear photo of U. S. Life Saving Station, Tillamook Bay, Barview, Oregon c.1916. Close clear real photo image shows the rare Petersons Point-style station, the only surviving example of this style station. Close view of the front of the station house and detached boathouse. Clear, close b/w images on postcard paper. 3 ½” x 5 ½”, postmarked 1916. (VG+). $44.

Capt. Lucein Monroe Clemons, United States Life Saving Service, Marblehead, Ohio.

2731. Tremendous lot of photographs, newspapers and memorabilia of  Capt. Lucein Monroe Clemons, United States Life Saving Service, Marblehead, Ohio. Clemons was the first Keeper of Life Saving Station No. 9 in Marblehead Ohio in 1876. Prior to that, he and 2 of his brothers, Hubbard and Ai, received the first 3 life-saving medals ever awarded by the United States Congress for rescuing crew members of the Schooner Consuela that foundered off Kelleys Island during a storm on April 30, 1875. Numbering more than 80 items from the Life Saving Service and Coast Guard era, this is an unprecedented find. Please inquire.

2755. [magic lantern glass slide set) Boston Harbor Lighthouses. c.1890-1910. Beautiful clear b/w  set of three (3) glass projection slide set featuring three Boston Harbor lighthouses. Lighthouses include Boston Narrows “Bug” Light, Boston Light and Minot’s Ledge Light. Slides measures 3 ¼” x 4” and presents a superb, clear images. Some original tape missing from glass edges, but still intact, no cracks, great images. (VG).  $88.

26274. [cabinet photo] Port Marblehead Life Saving Station, Ohio. (c.1870’s). By Donaldson. Measuring 5" x 8", this early view shows the Marblehead Lifeboat Station shortly after its establishment on June 20, 1874. Taken during the inception of the Life Saving Service before a standard uniform had been adopted, the crew proudly wears their own uniform shirt and sailor-type cap. It is located in the village of Marblehead, near Lakeside, on the shore of Lake Erie in northern Ohio. Official opening of the station was in September 1876 with Lucien M. Clemons as the first keeper. A more modern station was built in 1921 and in a short time there were plans to enlarge the facilities still further in order to accommodate a growing number of crewmen. One of the earliest views that we see, this view provides a clear, close look at this early station. Clean, clear view. Included with this view, is a copy photo of another early view, showing the crew posing beside their early double-ended lifeboat. (VG). $325.

2616. (photograph) U. S. Life Saving Station No. 1. c.1875. Big Sandy, Lake Ontario, NY. (?). Extremely early photo of a Great Lakes station, possibly the 1875-Type station at Big Sandy, NY., provides an unprecedented view of an early station, surfboat, beach apparatus cart and the crew as they pose for the camera. Taken during the inception of the Life Saving Service before a standard uniform had been adopted, the crew proudly wears their own uniform shirt and sailor-type cap. The keeper stands to their left, wearing a Civil War type officer’s tunic and hat, holding his speaking trumpet in his hand. On the lookout on the rooftop are additional men posing for the photographer. One of the earliest views that we see, this view provides a clear, close look. There is some foxing or deterioration of the emulsion but still a wonderful image. 6 ½” x 8 ¾”.  (G+).   $385 net.  

26268. (photo) Hunniwells Beach Coast Guard station, Popham beach, Maine c.1920. Excellent clear, close view shows great detail of the expanded 1882-Type station at Hunniwells Beach. Image included the original expanded station, later additions and additional boathouse. The image measures 3 ½”  x 5 ½” and is printed on postcard paper. Photo is clear, and crisp, excellent contrast. Rare to see such station photos. (VG+).  $44.

26270. (photo) Life Saving Station, Tawas Point (Ottawa Point) Michigan c.1910. Clear,  close b/w photo shows the period 1875-Type Tawas life saving station with the surfmen posing with the beach cart on the station ramp and finely dressed Victorian women posing on the lookout stairs.  Nice view, good detail, on postcard paper with message on back. (VG).  $78.

 26235. (photo) Life Saving / Coast Guard Station, East Tawas (Ottawa Point), Michigan c.1928. Clear, close b/w photo shows the period 1875-Type Tawas life saving station Note the rounded lookout tower on top and the numerous additions added over the years. Nice view, good detail, on postcard paper postmarked August 1928. (VG).  $28.  

26175b. (hand colored photograph) Marshall Point Lighthouse, Port Clyde , Maine . c.1910-1920. Beautiful hand colored photograph taken from the rear, on original mat shows a wonderful clear, close view of the distinctive fifth order light tower, with the walkway leading from the distinctive gambrel roofed light keeper's house, with the pyramidal bell tower and flowered landscape in the foreground. The mat is not signed. It may be a Gardiner or Coffin, or possibly a Wallace Nutting, Sawyer, Davidson or other notable artists of the time. Superb detail, clear, crisp, just a hint of soiling. A fine early image, beautifully hand colored. The image measures 3 ¼” x 5 ½” on a 7” x 9”period mat. Rematting and framing will make this a superb display piece. (VG-). $68.  

 More hand-colored images further below. 

26184. (photo)  Eaton's Neck Lighthouse with Keeper Arthur Jensen, LI. NY. c.1900. Large photo on original mat measures 7 ½” x 9 ¼” and provides a fine, early view of the light station at Eaton’s Neck with the keeper posing in front of the light tower. Eaton’s Neck light station was located on the east side of Huntington Bay entrance. The lighthouse was 73 feet high and displayed a fixed white Third-Order light. The original octagonal sandstone tower is shown, built on a foundation constructed was constructed in 1798 on 10 acres of land. In 1868 the station was renovated, the wooden steps replaced with iron steps and landings, walls lined with bricks, the keeper's quarters expanded and a steam fog signal installed. Today the station continues as an active Coast Guard navigational aid. This photo appears to be from an old photo album and retains the canvas hinge strip on the left edge. The image shows a light tower and keeper’s dwelling keeper Jensen and another gentleman with his dog and hillside. Written in ink on bottom is "Eaton's Neck Light, L.I."  The image itself is in very good condition, edges of mat page with small chips and moisture staining to extreme edge of page, but does not affect photo at all. Page size 10 ½” x 14”. A descendent of Keeper Jensen wrote to advise that the keeper in this image was her father, Keeper Arthur Oskar Johan Jensen. Jensen was keeper at Eaton’s Neck from 1917 until 1942. Superb early view. (VG-).  $185 net.

26180. (photo) Raising the ensign U. S. Coast Guard Tug Yonaguska WYT-195. U. S. Coast Guard b/w photograph shows a sailor raising the commissioning pennant and ensign on the flag mast. Clear, close 8” x 10” view. (VG+). $38.

26185. (photo) Raising the American Flag U. S. Coast Guard Tug Yonaguska WYT-195. U. S. Coast Guard b/w photograph shows a sailor raising the American Flag on the stern flag mast. Clear, close 8” x 10” view. (VG+). $22

26176. [photograph] Life Saving Station, Isles of Shoals, New Hampshire. c.1910-20. Original clear, close photograph of the unusual Isles of Shoals – Type station located on Appledore Island off Rye Harbor, New Hampshire. Photo measures 3 ¼”  x 5 ½” on postcard paper by St. Clair’s Studio. Photo is extremely close and clear. (F-). $74.  

Lot Photos Life-Saving Service Surfman, Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station, Narragansett, Rhode Island

26107a. [cabinet photograph] c.1900. Original portrait photograph, of a Life-Saving Service Surfman, Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station, Narragansett, Rhode Island. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the stout surfman proudly posing in his 4-button single-breasted uniform coat. Clearly visible on his right sleeve is the life ring with crossed oar and pike and the letters “US” “LSS”, and his uniform cap with “U. S. Life Saving Service” clearly visible on the band. The image measures 4” x 5 ½” on a 5 ¼” x 7” original mat. Mat stamped H. W. Rankin & Co (photographer), Newport, RI. Photo is clear, and crisp, only a few pinpoints of foxing,  one of the better images we have had in some time.  It is exceptionally rare to see such photos of surfmen in any format. (VG+).    $245 net.  

26107d. [cabinet photograph] c.1900. Original portrait photograph, of a Life-Saving Service Surfman, Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station, Narragansett, Rhode Island. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the stout surfman proudly posing in his 4-button single-breasted uniform coat. Clearly visible on his left sleeve is his ranking number “6”, and his uniform cap with “U. S. Life Saving Service” clearly visible on the band. The image measures 4” x 5 ½” on a 6” x 8 ½” original mat. Mat stamped H. W. Rankin & Co (photographer), Newport, RI. Photo is clear, and crisp, one of the better images we have had in some time.  It is exceptionally rare to see such photos of surfmen in any format. (VG+).   $245 net.

26107b. [cabinet photograph] c.1900. Original portrait photograph, of a Life-Saving Service Surfman, Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station, Narragansett, Rhode Island. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the clean-cut surfman proudly posing in his 4-button single-breasted uniform coat. Clearly visible on his right sleeve is the life ring with crossed oar and pike and the letters “US” “LSS”.The image measures 4” x 5 ½” on a 6” x 8” original mat. Mat stamped W, H, Mowrey (photographer), Newport, RI. Photo is clear, and crisp,  one of the better images we have had in some time.  It is exceptionally rare to see such photos of surfmen in any format. (VG+). $245 net.  

26107c. [cabinet photograph] c.1900. Original portrait photograph, of two Life-Saving Service Surfman, Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station, Narragansett, Rhode Island. This rare posed portrait photograph shows two young surfman proudly posing, one in his 4-button single-breasted uniform coat and the other in an 8-button double breasted type coat. Clearly visible on one surfman’s left sleeve is his ranking number “1”. The image measures 4” x 5 ½” on a 6” x 8” original mat. Mat stamped H. W. Rankin & Co (photographer), Newport, RI. Photo is clear, and crisp, one of the better images we have had in some time.  It is exceptionally rare to see such photos of surfmen in any format. (VG+). $245 net.  

 26107e. [cabinet photograph] c.1900. Original portrait photograph, of a Life-Saving Service Surfman, Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station, Narragansett, Rhode Island. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the tall surfman proudly posing standing on the beachin his 4-button single-breasted uniform coat. Clearly visible on his right sleeve is the life ring with crossed oar and pike and the letters “US” “LSS”, and his uniform cap with “U. S. Life Saving Service” clearly visible on the band. The image measures 6” x 8” on a 7” x 9” original mat.  Photo is clear, and crisp, but has lost contrast over time. One of the larger posed images we have had in some time.  It is exceptionally rare to see such photos of surfmen in any format. (VG-).   $145 net.  

26107h. [photograph] c.1900. Original cabinet photograph of an early two-part beach apparatus cart at the Brenton Point Life Saving Station, Rhode Island. This rare image shows the two-part beach apparatus cart, nicely labeled on the side BRENTON POINT. On the carts can be seen the beach apparatus equipment including the breeches buoy, faking box, reels of hawser, traveler block, tripods, and more. The image measures 3 ½”  x 4 ¼” on a 4 ¼” x 5 ¼”  original mat. Photo is clear, and crisp, but has lost contrast over time. Still, one of the very few images that we have found of this style of beach apparatus cart in any format. (VG-).   $165 net.

26107f. [photograph] c.1900. Original posed photograph of three Life-Saving Service Surfman, Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station, Narragansett, Rhode Island. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the three surfman proudly posing on a nearby boulder. Visible on the men are some of their sleeve and hat markings. The image measures 3 ½”  x 5 ½” and is printed on photo paper. Photo is clear, but slightly dark, somewhat poor contrast.  It is exceptionally rare to see such photos of surfmen in any format. (VG).    $115 net.  

26129c. (cabinet photo) Gray’s Harbor Lighthouse Keeper’s Dwellings, Point Hanson, Wash. c.1898. Rare, early view shows a close image of the Principal Keeper’s dwelling and the Assistant Keepers’ dwelling, with the tall masonry light tower in the background.  Nice detail of the two dwelling buildings, along with the privy and their large fenced, manicured lawn in front. Image is close, clear on mount measuring 5 ¼ ” x 8 ½ ”. Clean, clear, crisp, very nice important early image. (VG+).  $135.  

26129d. (cabinet photo) Gray’s Harbor Life Saving Station, Westport, Wash. c.1898. Rare, early view shows the rare Peterson’s Point-type life saving station in 1898 just as it was being completed. Located south of Gray’s Harbor in Westport, the station was originally called the Peterson Point station. Included in this rare view is the two-story station, separate boathouse, as well as the rear ell, drill pole and more. Image is close, clear on mount measuring 5 ¼ ” x 8 ½ ”. Clean, clear, crisp, very nice important early image. (VG+).  $145.  

26129a. (cabinet photo) Pier Construction, Gray’s Harbor Life Saving Station, Westport, Wash. c.1898. Rare, early view shows the pile driving machinery and equipment as workers work to build a pier at the life saving station. Rare view shows the tall pile driver working at the end of the pies as a worker looks on. Image is close, clear on mount measuring 5 ¼ ” x 8 ½ ”. Clean, clear, crisp, though somewhat light, a very nice important early image. (VG+).  $115.  

Lot price all three Gray's Harbor images: $363.  

 26100. (framed photograph) Succonnessett Light Ship No. 6. Light Ship No. 6 was built in 1855 at Somerset, Mass. She was oak framed and planked, 2 masts with a single daymark at the masthead. She was 80 feet long and was schooner rigged. Her lighting apparatus consisted of a single lantern on the mainmast, 8 oil lamps w/reflectors. During her career she served on Succonnesset Shoal (MA) 1862-1912:, 1912-1915: Relief (MA), Cross Rip (MA) 1915-1918. On February 4, 1918, she lost her anchor in a severe storm and went adrift trapped in pack ice. She was reported drifting slowly eastward in moving ice and on February 5 was sighted by the keeper of Great Point Lighthouse still trapped in heavy ice east of the Great Round Shoal lightship. The Lighthouse Tender AZALEA, Relief LV 90, and naval vessels were dispatched to the area to search but nothing found. She was lost with 6 men aboard. In 1933 the Government dredge W L MARSHALL found parts of frame, planking and windlass believed to be from LV 6. Photo is a large, b/w measuring 11” x 14” and is mounted on mat and framed to 16” x 18 ½”. Below the photo typed description is mounted below the photo. Close, clear view. Presentable with some cleaning, or would be striking if re-matted and framed. (VG-). $235.

North Scituate Life Saving Station c.1890-1910 

The finest original views that we have ever had. Original cabinet views, each a full 10” x 12” and with gilded edges show superb detail in an unprecedented format. Station is the North Scituate Bibb #2-Type station, built in 1887 and located near Minot, Mass. Clearly the largest and finest views that we have yet seen. 

25362. Interior view $685 net.        

25363. Exterior view with crew posing on the boat ramp. $375 net.  

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