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One red & black printed steamship pass, with printed illustration of steamship, typed identifying recipient of Captain James Gray, and signed in ink by James W. Shaver, rounded corners, from the library of Caroline Augusta Gray Kamm (1840-1932), noted socialite and philanthropist in Portland, built home for poor women & girls with the YWCA, and was daughter of PNW pioneer William H. Gray (1810-1889) who traveled to the Lapwai Mission in Lewiston, ID in 1836 where he was the Nez Perce secular agent, and she subsequently later married Jacob Kamm (1823-1912), pioneering Oregon steamship builder, industrialist, entrepreneur, and co-owner/operator of the Ilwaco Railway & Navigation Co. An exceptionally scarce original steamship pass for the famed Shaver Transportation Co., whose steamships, tugboats, and barge vessels have contributed to Portland's economic growth. The company was launched originally by James W. Shaver, and partners Herny W. Corbett, and A.S. Foster, pioneering Portland businessmen in 1880. By 1909 when this pass was issued the company had updated their fleet by building the sternwheelers "Shaver" and the second "Sarah Dixon" to replace the originals, with the Shaver serving as tow and work boat. Captain Gray (1852-1928) was the brother to Caroline Kamm, and brother-in-law to Jacob Kamm, who had originally begun work on his father Dr. William Henry Gray's Cascadilla steamer, and by the 1870's was secretary of the Oregon Steam & Navigation Co., and later officer with the Vancouver Transportation Co. Original signed steamship passes for the Columbia River shipping companies are quite scarce.

Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2024, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1854. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages: : - 224, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 224 224.