Items 26-50
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26. Corney, Peter. VOYAGES IN THE NORTHERN PACIFIC. Honolulu. 1896. x, 138, v pp. First separate publication of an important account. “Narrative of several trading voyages from 1813 to 1818, between the northwest coast of America, the Hawaiian Islands and China, with a description of the Russian establishments on the northwest coast.” Hill notes that it contains much interesting information regarding Hawaii and the abortive Russian settlement on Kauai. Corney also witnessed the burning of Monterey, and has much to say about the early Boston traders in the northwest. Cowan, p. 143 ("many unusual details regarding the state of that coast at this time.") Hill 375. Judd 46. Hunnewell p. 33. Howes C-779. Forbes 4726. This copy bound in original illustrated wrappers, and quite difficult to find thus. $650 |
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27. Dahlgren, Madeleine Vinton. MEMOIR OF JOHN A. DAHLGREN. Bos. 1882. b/w plates, fldg maps. 660 pp. A hefty work, planned by Dahlgren himself and completed by his wife, amply detailing Dahlgren’s many accomplishments, especially during the Civil War and in the field of naval ordnance. First edition. A VG-Fine copy. $300 |
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28. Davis, Paris M. AN AUTHENTIC HISTORY OF THE LATE WAR BETWEEN THE UNITED STATES AND BRITAIN... NY. 1836. b/w wood engravings. 12mo. 360 pp. “With a full account of every battle by sea and land; the defection of General Hull, his trial and sentence; the massacre at the river basin; the destruction of the City of Washington; the treaty of Peace in 1815. To which will be added, the war with Algiers and the treaty of peace. The treaties of peace with the various tribes of North American Indians, and the United States Army Register, and peace establishment.” Howes D-128. This is the second edition of Davis’ work, which features the addition of five wood engraved plates of battle scenes. Faint waterstain in bottom of gutter margin, but the plates, which are often tanned, are clear and bright in this copy. Bound in calf over marbled boards, worn. $200 |
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29. Eaddy, P.A. ‘NEATH SWAYING SPARS. (Christchurch, NZ.) n.d. (ca. 1939) b/w photos. 223 pp. “The story of the trading scows of New Zealand.” These flat bottomed, gaff rigged coasting vessels evolved from utilitarian tubs to beautiful boats. Light wear, but VG in original pictorial boards. $45 |
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30. (Ellms, Charles ). THE PIRATES OWN BOOK, OR AUTHENTIC NARRATIVES OF THE LIVES, EXPLOITS, AND EXECUTIONS OF THE MOST CELEBRATED SEA ROBBERS. Portland. 1855. b/w wood engravings xii-432 pp. Conjured from from various accounts, Ellms’ tales show a curious ambivalence toward pirates and pirating in that they are emphatic about the harm and evil of piracy, and almost equally interested to show it as a human endeavor, whose practitioners range from Alexander the Great to Blackbeard. An original 19th century edition of this famous work, first published in 1837 and later reprinted by the Marine Research Society. Front blank removed. Some cover wear, and foxing to text, but in Good condition in original cloth binding. $250 |
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31. Ephemera. BEERS’ ALMANACK, FOR THE YEAR OF OUR LORD 1814: BEING THE 2D AFTER BISSEXTILE, OR LEAP YEAR, AND (TILL JULY 4TH) THE THIRTY-EIGHTH OF AMERICAN INDEPENDENCE. CALCULATED FOR THE MERIDIAN OF NEW-HAVEN…BY ANDREW BEERS, PHILOM. New Haven. (1813). Unpaginated (24 pp.) Unnumbered page 18 contains a description of the “NAVAL WAR, to Oct. 1, 1813,” including vessels lost and taken. A scarce contemporary source. Bound in printed wrappers; later spine stitching. $125 |
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32. Ephemera. BEN BOATSWAIN’S YARNS OR TALES OF THE OCEAN. NY. n.d. (ca. 1840s) b/w wood engravings. pp. 37-72. A shipwreck juvenile, with very lively illustrations. Huntress 333C says it was “taken from the same publisher’s ‘Perils of the Ocean’.” The publisher was Murphy, 384 Pearl St. New York. Bound in original printed wrappers, with some chipping and staining. Front cover torn. $125 |
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33. Ephemera. CLIPPER SHIP SAILING CARD. EVIE REED. BOSTON TO ADELAIDE. AUGUST 8, 1881. The Evie Reed was built in Bath in 1878. She was wrecked in 1898. She is advertised on this card as an “A1 Clipper Barque” of 714 tons, departing Lewis Wharf in Boston for Adelaide. Her master, Bradstreet Rairden (misspelled on this card) had just taken command of the Reed and was only 23 at the time. This card, printed by Rand, Avery & Co. in Boston, measures 3 7/8 x 6 5/8 inches. There are old glue marks on the back, but it is otherwise in Fine condition. $850 |
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34. Ephemera. CLIPPER SHIP SAILING CARD. MINNIE ALLEN. BOSTON TO ADELAIDE AND DUNEDIN. SEPT. 6, 1880. The Minnie Allen was a 662 ton bark built in Bath, Maine in 1874. Her master on this voyage was a Captain Small. She burned to the water in the Philippines in 1885. This card, printed by Rand, Avery & Co. in Boston, measures 3 7/8 x 6 5/8 inches. There are old glue marks on the back, and a tiny chip near the bottom of the card. Otherwise it is in Fine condition. $850 |
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35. Ephemera. CLIPPER SHIP SAILING CARD. ZOILA. BOSTON TO MELBOURNE. AUG. 11, 18801. The Zoila was a 982 ton bark built in 1873 in Cape St. Ignace, Canada. Her master was a man named Peregrine. Oddly she is advertised as “succeeding the Barque Wylo.” This card, printed by Rand, Avery & Co. in Boston, measures 3 7/8 x 6 5/8 inches. There are old glue marks on the back, otherwise it is in Fine condition. $850 |
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36. Ephemera. LAWRENCE QUICK STEP. Bos. 1839. b/w litho. Folio. 4 pp. Lithograph of the encampment at Barnstable drawn by Fitz Henry Lane. “Respectfully dedicated to S. Abbott Lawrence and the members of the New England Guards.” Scene shows tents, soldiers and lounging civilians, with waters off Cape Cod in background. Wilmerding p. 188. $350 |
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37. Ephemera. MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES, ACCOMPANYING SUNDRY DOCUMENTS, EXHIBITING A STATEMENT OF THE CIRCUMSTANCES ATTENDING THE DESTRUCTION OF THE FRIGATE PHILADELPHIA; THE NAMES OF THE OFFICERS AND THE NUMBER OF MEN EMPLOYED ON THAT OCCASION, TRANSMITTED IN PURSUANCE OF A RESOLUTION OF THIS HOUSE OF THE NINTH INSTANT. 15TH NOVEMBER, 1804. Wash. 1804. 7 pp. Thomas Jefferson transmits a letter from Secretary of the Navy Robert Smith describing Stephen Decatur’s gallant capture and burning of the Philadelphia under the forts of Tripoli. Jefferson takes the opportunity to notify Congress that he has advanced Decatur to the rank of captain. Removed from larger volume. $125 |
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38. Ephemera. NINE CALENDARS FROM CAPE ANN TOOL CO. 1965-1986. The Cape Ann Tool Co. was located in Pigeon Cove on the northeastern flank of Cape Ann. It had a 100 ton drop forge that shook the entire north end each time it landed, and a piercing whistle that let us all know when to knock off for lunch. This is a collection of promotional calendars issued by the company, featuring the work of some well-known Cape Ann artists. Each measures 19 x 16 inches. The calendars are for the following years... 1965 - Strisik; 1970 - Marston; 1972 - D'Andrea; 1974 - Boller; 1978 - Marston; 1980 - Strisik; 1983 - Carlson; 1965 - Turner; 1986 - Carlson. The Cape Ann Tool Co. ("The Tool," as it was fondly known by locals) went out of business in 1987. Nine illustrated calendars in Fine condition, unused, in original mailing envelopes. $125 |
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39. Ephemera. SALESMAN’S DUMMY. THE NAVAL HISTORY OF THE CIVIL WAR BY ADMIRAL DAVID D. PORTER. 4to. About 100 pp. Sample of Porter’s History, intended for use by traveling salesmen who would use the contents to entice the homeowner into purchasing a copy. Bound in cloth, but with sample backstrips of sheep ($8) and morocco ($12) bindings inside front board. Unlike many such examples, this one is virtually unused, with only one “subscriber” penciled in on the subscription forms at the back of the book. In Fine condition. Unusual and fun. $250 |
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40. Ephemera. SEAMAN’S PROTECTION CERTIFICATE FOR FREE BLACK SAILOR, 1859 Printed sheet 8 x 10 1/2 inches, accomplished in manuscript. Arthur Austin, Collector of the Ports of Boston and Charlestown, certifies that Eldridge Sanders, a black man born in Brooklyn, NY, is a “native of the United States of America” thereby protecting him from impressment or seizure as a runaway slave. See Stein, “American Maritime Documents” p. 148. With engraved eagle headpiece and blindstamped seal. In fine condition. $350 |
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41. Ephemera. SOUVENIR PROGRAM. P.A.A.O. FIRST ANNUAL REGATTA OF THE PACIFIC ASSOCIATION OF AMATEUR OARSMEN. 1905 Names and photos of officials and participants, with events and lots of period ads. The competition was held at Vallejo. Rare. In color printed wrappers. $150 |
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42. Ephemera. STEAMER EMPIRE STATE. EXTRAORDINARY OCEAN EXCURSIONS! IN COMBINATION WITH THE MARVELLOUS MARINE MANEUVRES OF THE MOST WONDERFUL AQUATIC NAVIGATOR OF THE WORLD, CAPT. PAUL BOYTON... Bos. n.d. (circa 1880). 4to. 4 pp. In the 1870s Boyton made quite a splash for himself throughout Europe and America demonstrating his rubber “swimming apparatus.” This was a sort of proto-survival suit, made entirely of rubber, with flotation bladders. Boyton would have himself dumped far from shore and then paddle for hours to arrive safely. This flyer advertises cruises aboard the Empire State leaving from Ipswich Bay and Pigeon Cove, Isles of Shoals, and Provincetown, among other tourist ports. Boyton was aboard to “give his exhibitions accompanied by Brilliant Pyrotechnic Displays.” The inside pages of the flyer detail Boyton’s exploits up to 1879. The back page is the schedule of the program, which included as a finale the “Explosion of a Miniature Vessel.” Certainly scarce. Worldcat shows only a broadside advertising Boyton’s exploits. $350 |
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43. Ephemera. THE SHIPWRECK: SHOWING WHAT SOMETIMES HAPPENS ON THE SEA COASTS... NY. n.d. b/w wood engravings. 32mo. 16 pp. “Also giving a particular account of a poor sailor boy, who was refused any assistance by the wreckers, and who died in consequence of their inhuman conduct.” As you might expect in this penny publication of the American Tract Society, there are moral parallels to be drawn. Light soiling and wear to original printed wrappers, but a pretty little thing. $75 |
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44. Ephemera. TWO CATALOGS FROM THE NEW YORK BOAT OAR. CO. NY. 1905. b/w ills. Oblong 12mo. 16 and 24 pp. The first is for oar locks and similar fixtures. The second, dated 1905 is for sculls, oars and canoe paddles. Each items illustrated, with prices. As issued in printed stiff paper covers, each measures 6 x 3 1/2 inches. Not in Romaine. The pair, VG $125 |
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45. Ephemera. TWO PANEL PHOTOGRAPHIC TRADE CARD FOR JOHN ROACH SHIPYARD, CHESTER, PA. CIRCA 1870. Two albumen prints, 5 x 3 1/2 inches, mounted on card which is printed on verso.` The top photo shows a ship on the ways, the Machine and Boiler shops, and the powerplant. The bottom photo shows wharves and dock space. Text on the back advertises Roach’s enterprise, which was called The Delaware River Iron Ship Building & Engine Works as “the largest and most complete establishment of the kind in this country.” With later postcard and 1872 clipping. Rare. I have never seen such an elaborate trade card before. $350 |
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46. (Ephemera) Prins, John W. THE SINGING SHIPBUILDERS. n.p. n.d. (NY circa 1944?) b/w ill. 12mo pamphlet, 19 pp. A charming concept. This pamphlet relates how John Myron Jolls of the YMCA improved morale at the Hog Island Shipyard south of Philadelphia by involving the men in singalongs. Eventually they formed the Hog Island Opera Company, which I would dearly have loved to behold. This is an attempt by the YMCA to spread Jolls’ idea, so there are testimonials from such places as a packing plant in East St. Louis, or another factory worker in Erie, PA who says, “It would be hard for Bolshevism to lift its head in our singing groups.” In Fine condition in original wrappers. $45 |
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47. Ephemera. The Old Sailor “Out of the World.” ARCHIBALD THE CAT AND OTHER SEA YARNS NY. 1878. b/w plates. 60 pp. A collection of humorous and quaint sea stories from the merchant trade, including, “The Great Sea Sarpint” and “The Cruise of the Polly Ann of Gloucester” both of which happen to be illustrated by American artist F.S. Church. Wright 1128a identifies the author of this work as Roland Folger Coffin. Essentially an advertising piece for the New York World, which published it, and for the New York firm of Leggat Brothers, “cheapest book store in the world.” Some chipping to illustrated stiff wrappers. Backstrip worn. $125 |
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48. Falconer, William. THE SHIPWRECK, A POEM, BY WILLIAM FALCONER, A SAILOR: Lon. 1806. b/w engravings. liii, 214 pp. One of the best known English poems with a nautical theme. See Huntress 74C. This pretty edition is illustrated with engravings and vignettes after paintings by marine artist Nicholas Pocock. It contains a biographical memoir and a long section of notes referring to the paintings by Pocock, and explaining nautical terminology. (Falconer was also the author of the important Universal Dictionary of the Marine...) The book is bound in rather worn crushed crimson morocco, but features a competent fore-edge painting of a shipwreck. $350 |
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49. Findlay, Alex. G. A DESCRIPTION OF THE BERMUDA OR SOMERS ISLANDS; WITH NAUTICAL DIRECTIONS TO ACCOMPANY THE CHART. Lon. 1856. b/w ills. 19 (1) pp. With five b/w recognition views. This is the second edition. According to Hallett, “The Chart referred to is Findlay’s chart of 1847” Hallett, p. 78. Bound in original wraps with paper label. Old vertical fold, some stains and chipping. A good copy of a scarce pilot. $250 |
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50. (Forbes, Robert B.) VOYAGE OF THE MIDAS. 1811. n.p. n.d. 44 pp. Journal written by Robert Bennet Forbes’ mother during her trip across the Atlantic in 1811. Includes boarding by a British frigate and other adventures. Quite a scarce Forbes piece; privately printed and undated, but certainly after 1878, since Forbes refers to two editions of his “Personal Reminiscences”. Not in Smith. VG in original printed stiff wrappers. $150 |
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