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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
28124. (painting) Surfboat returning from a wreck by Capt. Howard Wiggins, U.S.L.S.S. c.1900. Stunning pen and ink on water color, on paper, depicts the Life-Saving Service crew returning through the breakers from a wreck, visible just beyond. Beautifully dun in subdued shades of browns and grays and highlighted in ink, painting was done by a Life Saving Service keeper, possibly from Cape Cod (painting came from a Massachusetts estate). Painting is signed “Capt. Howard Wiggins, U.S.L.S.S.” Painting measures 9” x 13” visible area. Edges and residue from previous mats has been matted out. This work will be striking when framed. More detailed research may some day reveal Capt. Wiggins’ station and location. Overall clean, flat, fine for framing. (VG). $285.
22355g.
(framed print) U. S. Life-Saving Service print
"Now Then Boys" by Fred S. Cozzens, 1890 as
reproduced by the Illustrated American Supplement, 1890. The original paintings
were done in 1887 by renowned marine artist Fred S. Cozzens (1856-1928) who
studied at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute in
4706a. (cabinet photo) Wood End Lighthouse, Provincetown, Mass c.1880 by W. M. Smith. A full 4 ½” x 7" clear close view shows the short square masonry light tower and wood frame keeper’s dwelling as a visitor (possibly the photographer’s partner) sits in a horse-drawn buggy, shielding her face with a parasol. Unusually clear and close view, one of the few that were ever taken of this remote light station guarding Provincetown’s harbor. Moderate to heavy foxing and soiling, light edge wear, still a great view. (G+). $110.
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.
28101. (panoramic photo) Unveiling of U.S. Coast Guard Memorial, Arlington Cemetery, Washington, D.C. May 23, 1928. Two tragic episodes in U.S. Coast Guard history prompted the construction of this memorial, which sits atop a hill near the southern edge of Arlington Cemetery. On Sept. 21, 1918, the cutter Seneca was lost while attempting to salvage the British steamer, Wellington, which had been torpedoed in the Bay of Biscay. All officers and crew of the Seneca were lost. Only five days later, on Sept. 26, 1918, the cutter Tampa was sunk by an enemy submarine in the British Channel, and all on board that ship were lost as well. The names of these vessels and their crewman, as well as of all Coast Guard personnel who lost their lives during the Great War, are inscribed on the sides of the monument. The U.S. Coast Guard Memorial at Arlington National Cemetery was dedicated May 23, 1928. In the monument's rock foundation and pyramid design, architect George Howe and sculptor Gaston Lachaise have captured the spirit of the Coast Guard's legendary steadfastness. A bronze seagull, poised with its wings uplifted, alights below the Coast Guard motto Semper Paratus (Always Ready). This bird further symbolizes the tireless vigil that the U.S. Coast Guard maintains over the nation's maritime territory. Original large 10” by 48” panoramic b/w photograph of the throngs of spectators, dignitaries and Coast Guard personnel as speeches are given at the event. Behind on the hillside can be seen a number of vintage automobiles parked amidst other monuments. Is a bit brittle, with some edge tears that have been reinforced from behind with tape. Crystal clear photo, as originally rolled, would be striking framed. (VG-). $118.
27391. (cabinet photo) U. S. Life Saving Station, Great Lakes c.1890. Early view is of a Great Lakes life-saving station when nearly new, before additions were added or other structures were built in the area. Photo was by “G. W. Haight, General Photographer” and is clear, though just a bit light. Beside the Bibb #3-Type station can be seen the crew drilling with breeches buoy apparatus. Little wear, slight damage to upper corner. Nice early view. (VG-). $44.
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.
2886. (stereoview) Race
Point Lighthouse c.1878 by G. H. Nickerson, Provincetown, Mass.
Superb early view includes the 1874 light tower, both keeper’s houses,
two steam fog signal buildings and much more as they existed in the
1870’s on the sandy point jutting 30 miles into the Atlantic. Clear
view, just a bit distant, has very light overall foxing, some edge
wear but otherwise in good condition for its age. Exceptionally rare view
of this light station. (VG-). $124.
2862. (cabinet photo) The Wreck of the Benjamin F. Poole April 7, 1889 Virginia Beach, Va. During a violent spring storm that hit Virginia Beach on April 7, 1889, more than forty ships were wrecked between Cape Henry and Cape Hatteras. One of the ships that survived the storm was the "Benjamin F. Poole" of Providence, Rhode Island. The four-masted schooner was bound for Baltimore to pick up a cargo of coal when it was caught in the storm. The ship's captain, Hjalmar Charlton, tried in vain to steer his vessel to the confines of the Chesapeake Bay, and finally was forced to beach his ship, else it be broken up by the force of the storm. The ship came ashore between 16th & 17th Streets, and the entire crew was rescued in a breeches buoy by the crew of the Seatack Lifesaving Station. The ship was left so high and dry after the storm had passed that one was able to walk completely around the ship at low tide in dry sand. The ship had been on the beach for some fifteen months when Captain Charlton got married in July of 1890, and he and his new bride spent their honeymoon aboard the stranded ship. The accommodations for the honeymooners were quite luxurious, for the Captain's quarters were handsomely paneled and decorated. All of their meals were served by the ship's steward. The couple literally had the beach and ocean right at their doorstep. Captain and Mrs. Charlton decided to set up housekeeping on the ship, and spent an enjoyable summer meeting the curious folks who came to see their stranded ship. Finally on September 28, 1890, after seventeen months, a three-day northeaster hit Virginia Beach and brought on the necessary tides to get the ship afloat. After being overhauled, the ship sailed the seas for many years. Unusually large 7 ½” x 10” cabinet view is by Courtright & Richardson Photographers and provides an unusually close, clear of the vessel high and dry as a few residents look on. View is clean, a few spots where emulsion is missing but overall a very good view. (VG). $225.
2863. (cabinet photo) The Wreck of the Mabel Thomas at Ocean Grove, New Jersey January 10, 1883. The three masted schooner was bound to Baltimore with a crew of seven when they became stranded during a gale and heavy snow storm just north of the Shark River Life-Saving station at about 6am. She was driven so high on the shore that the life-saving crew was able to assist the crew ashore using lines thrown from the vessel. The schooner later became a total wreck despite attempts to refloat her. Unusually close, clear 4 ¼” x 6 ½” cabinet view is by Stauffer Photographers, Asbury Park, NJ and provides an unusually fine, clear of the vessel high and dry on the beach. Period account on back. View has only light soiling, very light edge wear. (VG+). $94.
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.
2899. (stereoview) Dice Head Lighthouse c.1890 by F. B. Herrick. Close early view includes the 1858 octagonal wood light tower and attached keeper’s house, out buildings and more as they existed in the 1880’s or 90’s on the rocky point. Dice Head Light served to guide mariners headed into the Penobscot River toward Bangor, which was a leading lumber port. First lighted in June 1829 by Keeper Jacob Shelburne, a former sea captain, the lighthouse is a stone tower lined with brick. In 1858, the entire tower was surrounded with a six-sided wooden frame. The frame was removed in the late 1800s. Clear view, just a bit of foxing, some soiling and edge wear but otherwise in good condition for its age. Rare view of this light station. (VG-). $54.
2889. (photograph) Little Kinnakeet Life Saving Station, Cape Hatteras near Avon, North Carolina c1910. Original pototgraph 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.
27487. (photo) Lightships No. 92, 93 and 87 at Staten Island Light House Depot April 16, 1920. Superb close, detailed contact print view was made at the time (1920) from the original glass plate negative. Print is labeled on the margin “Lightships 92 & 93” and on the back dated April 16, 1920. Also stamped on back is “Photo by Bain News Services”. I believe this to be at Staten Island Lighthouse Depot, but at this time Lightship No. 92 was listed as West Coast Relief, and No. 93 as Swiftshure (Washington state). Photo measures 5” x 7” overall, b/w, has some wear to edges but is exceptionally clear and detailed. (VG). $185.
2876a,b. (2 copy photos) U.S. Lighthouse Service – Coast Guard, Lighthouse Tender Lilac. Launched in 1933, the Lighthouse Tender Lilac was was assigned to the Fourth Lighthouse District, which covered the Delaware River, from Trenton, New Jersey south to the mouth of Delaware Bay, replacing the tender IRIS of 1899. Her base was located in Edgemoor, Delaware, just north of Wilmington until 1948, when it was shifted to Gloucester, New Jersey, just below Philadelphia. The Lilac was decommissioned on February 3, 1972, by which time she was the last steam-powered lighthouse or buoy tender in the Coast Guard fleet. After serving a number of uses, she was finally acquired by the The Lilac Preservation Project in 2003, a group dedicated to restoring the Lilac to operating condition. Today she is moored at the north side of Pier 40 on the west side of Manhattan, in New York, NY. One photo shows the vessel at Philadelphia in 1939 while still a Lighthouse Service vessel. The second shows her as W-227 at Gloucester, New Jersey. Clear, close b/w 8” x 10” views. (F). $20 each.
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, 4446k.
[stereoview] Highland Lighthouse,
4446n.
[stereoview] Highland Lighthouse,
4446m.
[stereoview] Highland Lighthouse, 4446o.
[stereoview] Highland Lighthouse,
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.
5109g.
(mounted photo)
27454. (photo album)
27471. [stereoview] Portland
Head Lighthouse,
4418k. [stereoview] Long
Point Lighthouse,
4418L. [stereoview] Long
Point Lighthouse, U. S. Life Saving Service Station, World's Columbian Exposition, Chicago, 1893.
27421. (Set 5 glass slides) 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. Views are exceptionally clear and detailed. Views include the station as seen from the front, close view of the crew performing the breeches buoy drill, close view of station and base of lighthouse, view of station and lighthouse tower, front view of station. Slides measure 3 ¼” x 4” and were manufactured by T. H. McAllister of New York City. Excellent images, near fine. Would display beautifully, or could be scanned and printed. (F-). $245.
27421b. (glass slide) 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.
24373. [glass negative] U. S. Life-Saving Service Station. c.1900. Unusual b/w glass negative featuring a clear, close view of a Life-Saving Station. The building is Jersey Pattern station, possibly Tom’s River, NJ (?). The building is well detailed as is the boat ramp leading up into the open boatroom. Negative is large 4” x 5” and would provide a large clear print. Unfortunately, the negative has been broken across the center and glue repaired, but the line produced could be Photo-shopped out producing a large clear view. A superb, clear image. (G). $44 net. 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 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.
27339.
(portrait photograph) Surfman Howard Browning,
Narragansett Pier Life Saving Station, 1907. Close posed photograph
provides a close, clear view of surfman Howard Browning. Measuring 5” x 3 ½”
and printed on postcard paper, photo is clean and clear. In 1977 Surfman
Browning was interviewed for an article in the Providence Sunday Journal. He
lived to be 98 years old. (VG+). $110. 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.
2820. (cabinet photo) Wood Island Light Station, Maine c.1890. Large early view taken from Camp Ellis or the Biddeford Pool area shows almost the entire island with the light station and various cottages on the barren landscape. Wood Island, about 35 acres in size, lies about two miles east of the entrance to the Saco River and less than a mile from the village known as Biddeford Pool. The original light station was completed by September 1, 1807. The original tower lasted until 1839, when a new 45-foot conical granite tower -- 20 feet in diameter at the base was built, along with new one-story granite dwelling. The 1839 tower was not well built; and by 1858 the new 47-foot stone tower visible here had been completed and fitted with a fourth-order Fresnel lens. The present wood-frame dwelling shown here as well, which has had many alterations over the years, was also built at that time. Photo measures 6 ½” x 8 ½” and has fairly good detail, though quite distant. Photo has some edge wear and staining, a bit less contrast than desirable. (G). $26.
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.
27333a,b. [photograph] c.1900. U. S. Lighthouse Service Keeper. Original photograph printed on postcard paper of a Principal Light-House Keeper This superb posed portrait photograph shows the keeper proudly posing in his blue 8-button double-breasted uniform coat. Visible also are the two “K” collar insignia signifying Principal Keeper, and his embroidered lighthouse hat insignia. Photo measures 3 ½” x 5 ½”, printed on “velox” paper. Photo is close and clear, a great view of an old keeper. Unknown keeper, photo from a Long Island, NY. estate. (VG+). $74.
27371. (photo) Mrs. Fanny May Salters, Keeper, Turkey Point Lighthouse, Chesapeake Bay c.1945. 8” x 10” b/w. Official Coast Guard photograph shows Mrs. Salters raising the stars and stripes at the lighthouse. Raising the flag is a daily task for Mrs. Fanny May Salters, the only woman lighthouse keeper in the U.S. Coast Guard. For 43 years, Mrs. Salter's efforts had been devoted to keeping that Chesapeake Bay Beacon burning. She assisted her husband for 23 years and after his death in 1925 was appointed permanent keeper, thanks to the personally granted authorization of then President Calvin Coolidge. Mrs. Salter retired on October 1, 1947, after serving as Keeper of Turkey Pt. Light for 22 years. Clean, clear view with press release on obverse. (VG+). $46.
27359. (mounted photo) U. S. Lighthouse Tender Hibiscus (WAGL-218) off Peaks Island, Maine c.1934. Taken in 1934, this sepia photo came from the estate of Mainer Harlan Emery Sterling (CWO4, US Coast Guard Retired ) who now 91 years old, was born in Westbrook, Maine and grew up on Peaks Island. He served in the U.S. Lighthouse Service and the U.S. Coast Guard and retired after 35 years in the service. This photograph hung over the workbench in his garage for many years. The photograph is mounted in the original mat. The Hibiscus was constructed in 1908 at Camden, N. J., for the Lighthouse Service. She was one of eight Manzanita-class tenders and was assigned to the First Lighthouse District out of Portland, Maine, where she served well into World War II. She was called upon to break ice in the Kennebec River by 1918, although she was not constructed as an icebreaker. Early in 1942 she was badly burned and beached but was repaired and returned to service in October. From 1944 through 1945 Hibiscus serviced buoys and antisubmarine nets at Argentina, Newfoundland. She was decommissioned in September 1946 and was sold. Photo not quite as alear as one would like, with a bit of soiling but should clean and frame nicely. (VG-). $138.
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 These
original albumen prints are by Stebbins and are blindstamped “N.L. Stebbins
Photo, 27294. Steamship
South Shore, Nantasket beach Steamship Company. #17073, blind stamped
N. L. Stebbins, Boston, Mass. $325.
27292. Uncatena
(Nantucket-Martha’s Vineyard steamship lines) attributed $185
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.
27177.
(copy photo) U. S. Lighthouse Service Tender Walnut
WAGL-252 c.1939. Clear close copy photo shows the Walnut at her pier.
7 ½” x 10” digital copy photo provides an unusually close view. (F-). $24.
27227.
(photo) U. S. Coast Guard Cutter “Vinces” c.1930 -
1940. Photo taken byMurry & 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 byMurry & 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.
27111.
(stereoview) St. Augustine Lighthouse, Florida.
c.1880’s. Close, clear view shows great detail of tall striped
lighthouse and keeper’s quarters opposite St. Augustine, Florida. Built in
1871, the lighthouse was built of brick on a concrete foundation. St. Augustine,
Currituck, and Bodie Island lights are the same lighthouse design except for the
paint schemes. Quite close and clear, only light edge wear. (VG+). $28 net.
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.
2795. (set 9 negatives) Tillamook Rock Light Station Interior Views c.1940. Superb set of 9 large negatives providing rare interior views of the Light Keepers at Tillamook Rock Light Station as they maintain the lens and equipment. Negatives measure 3” x 4 ¼” and are clear and close. Such interior views are extremely rare and these will make superb prints. (F-). $224.
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.
27112.
(photo) Fire Island Lighthouse, Long Island, New York
c.1950. Official Coast Guard photo of the lighthouse and keeper’s
dwelling. 8” x 10” b/w image provides close, clear view at dusk. Includes
press release on obverse. Dated September 11, 1950. (VG). $34.
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.
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.
27313. (copy photo) Life Saving Crew Launching Lifeboat, Ilwaco, Washington c.1904. Large 10” x 14” b/w print produced from an original 1904 glass negative provides an extremely close, clear view of the keeper and surfmen drilling unloading the lifeboat from the carriage in preparation for launching into the surf. Clear, close, superb for framing. (VG+). $68.
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
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.
6729L.
CDV [Carte De Visite format] Ida Lewis, Famous
Lighthouse Heroine. c.1869. This is a similar CDV format, but
consists of an engraved mounted image of this rescuer pulling in her boat toward
a wreck, with the sea spray blowing about. Probably this image depicts this
famous heroine posed as in the Rescue of
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
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.
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.
2722.
(photo) Cape May Lighthouse and Coast Guard Station,
New Jersey c.1950. 8” x 10” b/w aerial photo printed from the
ofiginal USCG photo, shows great detail of the Duluth-type station with
additional boathouse, with the Cape May Lighthouse tower just behind. Close,
clear, perfect for framing. (F). $24.
2762. [paperweight] Heavy glass
rectangular paperweight featuring an early c.1900 photograph of Hyannis
Harbor Lighthouse, South Hyannis,
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.
27372.
(photo) U. S. Lighthouse Service Fog Signal Bells
c.1930’s. Very nice close view of the ocean side of the fog signal
building with its two fog bells. Rare view as these buildings were rarely
photographed. Believe it to be from Maine but no way to be sure. Clean and clear
image. 2 ¾” x 4 ½”. (VG+). $34. 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. 2780b.
(cabinet photo) Schooner Ashore Plymouth Harbor
November 27, 1898. Rare view shows the extensive damage to the
buildings and wharfs, and to vessels in the harbor at Plymouth following the
great hurricane of 1898. Many nameless storms have ravaged the New England coast
leaving in their wake untold tales of misery and destruction. One of the worst
was the Portland Gale of November 26-27, 1898. Named after the steamer Portland
that sank with nearly 200 persons aboard, this two-day Hurricane caused more
damage to shipping in New England, than any other in history. Over 130 vessels
were lost. On the right can be seen the monument surrounding the famous Plymouth
Rock. Photo measures 5” x 7” and is close and clear, though a bit light.
Some wear to mat. Still, excellent detail in this rare view. (VG-). $55.
2787.
(hand colored photograph) Portland Head Lighthouse,
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.
2786. (photo) Close, clear photo of Maine’s
Pemaquid Point Lighthouse c.1920’s. Close clear real photo image
shows a nice view of the front of the 1 ½ story keeper’s house with the
walkway and light tower visible to the side. Clear, close b/w images on postcard
paper. 3 ½” x 5 ½” unused. Corner marks from album mounts. (VG+). $35. 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.
2753. (photo) Yacht Anoatok of Boston rounding Boston Lightship. c.1930. Large 8" x 10" period b/w photograph shows a beautiful view of this yacht as she rounds Boston Light Vessel. Photo by W. B. Jackson, Marblehead, Mass. Clean, only light corner wear. (VG+). $235.
2751. [cabinet photograph] c.1900.
Original portrait photograph, of Life-Saving Service
Surfman, Biddeford Pool, Maine by Philbrick Photography, Biddeford, Maine.
c.1890-1910. This rare posed portrait photograph shows the handsome
young surfman proudly posing in his 4-button single-breasted uniform coat,
holding his young daughter Thelma on his lap. View is labeled on the obverse as
Everet Shurling with Thelma. 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 3 ¾” x 5 ” on a 4 ¼” x 6 ½” original
mat. Mat stamped “Philbrick Photography, Biddeford, Maine”. Rare both for
the presence of a family member, and that it is labeled so 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 perfect piece for
framing. (F-). $295.
2746.
(hand colored photograph) Belyeas Point Lighthouse - New
Brunswick, Canada by F.E. Garrett c.1910-1920. Beautiful hand
colored photograph with lovely subtle colors, on original mat and frame shows a
wonderful clear, close view of the distinctive wooden light tower. Established
in 1898, the lighthouse is a square pyramidal wood tower with lantern and
gallery painted white with red trim and lantern painted red. The lighthouse was
rebuilt and slightly relocated following severe floods in the 1930s and is
located on the west side of the river at the lower end of the Long Reach, about
2 miles north of
2747.
(hand colored photograph) Portland Head Lighthouse,
Portland,
2728a.
(mounted photo) The Southeast Lighthouse, Block
Island, RI. c.1900 by Swift. The Southeast Light cost about $80,000
-- $10,000 for the huge first-order Fresnel lens alone. The lighthouse was
designated a primary seacoast aid to navigation, which meant it was equipped
with the most powerful lighting apparatus available. The fixed white light,
illuminated by lard oil, was first exhibited on February 1, 1875.The large brick
keeper's house, attached to the tower, was a 2 1/2 story duplex residence with
twin 1 1/2 story kitchen wings to the rear. Great early photo by Swift measures
3 ¾” x 4 ¾” on 7” x 8” mount. Clear, nice detail and composition, just
a bit of light wear to edges. (VG+). $110.
2728b.
(mounted photo)
4418J.
[stereoview] Long Point Lighthouse,
2736.
(photo) “The Only Remaining Remnant of the Ill-Fated
Akron”. April 4, 1933. Wide World News Photo. 7” x 9” b/w. From
the credit line on obverse: “Photo shows left to right William Lewis and Mel
Cramer of the Coast Guard station at Atlantic City, holding a piece of the
fabric of the ill-fated dirigible Akron, the only remnant of the air-ship
found thus far, which picked up 20 miles off Beach Haven , N.J. Rare view.
(VG+). $34.
24157c. (photo) Point
Allerton Life Saving Station c.1890. Early view, clear, close.
4 ¾” x 7” on 6 ½” x 8 ½” original mat. Superb view includes
station crew and keeper posing on the front stoop with their station
horse. Point Allerton Lifesaving Station was opened on October 15th, 1889
at Hull, southeast of Boston and "west one mile of Point Allerton"
with with renown lifesaver Captain Joshua James being appointed as its
first keeper at age 62. Keeper James served until his death "in
the line of duty" on March 19th, 1902. Just a bit light, little if
any soiling or foxing. (VG). $225. 24144b. [stereoview] Light-House
at
2703. (photo) U.
S. Life Saving Station, 1882 – Type. Excellent mounted image c.1900
provides a close, clear view of the front of this 1882-Type station with the
surfboat and carriage parked on the ramp. Probably from the Mass-Long
Island-Delaware area, this provides an unusually close look. 3 ¼” x 3 ¼”.
(VG+). $119.
2713. (photo) U.
S. Coast Guard Lifeboat Station, Philadelphia Sesqui-Centennial International
Exposition. c.1926. In 1926, Philadelphia staged its second world's
fair to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of
Independence in the United States and the 50th anniversary of the 1876
Centennial Exposition. This Sesqui-Centennial International Exposition featured
many exciting and unusual attractions including a working exhibit of the U. S.
Coast Guard. This early clear, close view shows excellent detail of the station,
motor lifeboat, surfboat and drill pole in the foreground as the station crew
performs the breeches buoy drill for the crowd. Includes period hand-written
description of the scene on the obverse. Excellent photo view, good detail, on
postcard paper, unused. Clean and crisp. (VG+). $54.
26330. (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, |
