Life-Saving Service. Instructions to Mariners in case of Shipwreck, with Information Concerning the Life-Saving Stations Upon the Coasts of the United States.

Kimball, Sumner I (Director)

Published by Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C., 1881

About this Item

Life-Saving Service. Instructions to Mariners in case of Shipwreck, with Information Concerning the Life-Saving Stations Upon the Coasts of the United States. Produced under the direction of Sumner I. Kimball. Printed in Washington, D.C. by the Government Printing Office. 1881. 35 pp. 5 x 2.75 . Softcover booklet. In good condition, with light chips and wear along edges. Text block remains bound well. Includes three figures in front portion. Loss of original wrappers, if issued. General age-related toning to pages, along with periodic foxing and wear. Please see photographs and ask any questions prior to purchasing. An extremely scarce first printing. A rare publication produced following various sea disasters, including the sinking of the military steamer Huron off the North Carolina coast, with the loss of life exacerbated due to the lifesaving station being seasonally closed. Includes a list of various government lifesaving stations across various American coasts.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Life-Saving Service. Instructions to Mariners in case of Shipwreck, with Information Concerning the Life-Saving Stations Upon the Coasts of the United States.
• Publisher: Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C.
• Publication Date: 1881
• Binding: Soft cover
• Condition: Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
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