Inventions
Inventions
Early on the Brooklyn Bridge...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 11, 1877 The front page features a print of: "The Great Suspension Bridge Between New York & Brooklyn - The Cable Fastenings", being the famous Brooklyn Bridge. Much inside, including: "Havens' New Telephone" and a nice print: "The Great Suspension Bridge Between New York & Brooklyn--View Looking From Brooklyn".
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The great strike at Pittsburgh...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 11, 1877 Full ftpg. is a very dramatic scene: 'The Great Strike--6th Maryland Reg. Fighting its way Thru Baltimore'. Inside has 2 more fullpgs. on the Baltimore strike. Doublepage centerfold: 'The Great Strike--The 'Work of Destruction in Pittsburgh' plus 2 more fullpgs. of the strike in Pittsburgh.
Can a pitcher make a ball curve?
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 18, 1877 Inside has an interesting article headed: "Curving a Base Ball" which begins: "I see by a reply to one of your correspondents that you seem to doubt the possibility of this feat. That a ball may be thrown with a curve seems to be an undisputed proposition among players..." with the balance of the article explaining--scientifica... See More
Niagara Falls...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 18, 1877 Full pg. with 2 scenes of 'The Great Strike--Scenes of Riot in Chicago'. Great fullpg. with 6 scenes of: 'The Nez Perces Campaign--in Pursuit of Joseph'. Nice doublepage centerfold: 'The Season at Niagara Falls--Photographing Visitors' 'New York's Centennial--Celebrated at Kingston'
Nevada silver mines...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Aug. 25, 1877 Full ftpg: 'A Nevada Silver Mine--Changing the Shift'. Fullpg: 'The Bennington Centennial' & nearly halfpg: 'Life Saving Precautions at Rockaway Beach'. Fullpg: 'The Great Blackville Regatta--Grand Spurt at the Finish'. Fullpg: 'Anticipation--Return from a Melon Scout'
Chief Joseph of the Nez Perce Indians...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 1, 1877 One-fifth pg. illus. of 'Joseph, The Nez Perces Warrior'. Nearly halfpg: 'The Steamship Ontario--The Woodruff Expedition Around the World' with article mentioning:'...she will be a floating college'.
Clamming in Great South Bay, Long Island...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Sept. 8, 1877 Nice full ftpg: 'The Gossips' shows 3 old women doing just that. Very nice fullpg. with 5 scenes on: 'Clamming in Great South Bay, Long Island Coast'. Great doublepage centerfold: 'Reminiscences of the White Mountains'. Nearly fullpg. illus. of: 'Peter Paul Rubens'.
Death of Brigham Young, with an illustration of him...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Sept 15, 1877 Nearly halfpg. illus. of: 'Brigham Young', with obituary. Two halfpg. scenes: 'Des Moines Rapids Canal--The Lock Above the Rapids' & 'Through the Veta Pass...', Denver & Rio Grand RR expansion.
Osawatomie, Kansas and John Brown...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Sept. 22, 1877 Full ftpg: 'The Last Rose of Summer' is a great illus. show many birds. Fullpg: 'Creedmoor-Bird's-Eye-View of the Ground' dblpgctrfld: 'Creedmoor--The British & American Teams in the International Rifle Match' fullpg: 'The John Brown Monument, Osawatomie, Kansas' & nice fullpg: 'Street Vendors of Fruits & Veget... See More
Dead Mule Trail, Idaho...
HARPER'S WEEKLY September 29, 1877. Front full pg. illus. of "Dead Mule Trail, Idaho." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Bennett Medalists." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Croker Fishing in the Delaware." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Yachting - A Heavy Sea." Dblpgctrfld. of "Creedmoor - The International Rifle Match." Full pg. illus. of "Pike's Peak at Su... See More
Apostles of the Mormon Church...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Oct. 6, 1877 Fullpg: 'The Twelve Apostles of the Mormon Church' shows all of them, including Joseph Smith & Brigham Young, Jr. Fullpg: 'Pres. Hayes at Louisville, Ky.' & 'The Boston Army & Navy Monument' shows four scenes of its dedication.
Sheep raid in Colorado...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Oct. 13, 1877 Full ftpg. shows a factory full of people: 'Making Cartridges'. Halfpg: 'The Great Fair at St. Louis' great fullpg: 'The Delaware Water-Gap' is nice. Halfpg: 'Sheep Raid in Colo.' with other prints as well.
Fireless locomotive...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 20, 1877 The front cover continues a halfpage illustration "Fireless Locomotive For Street Railways" which has an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Baromotor"; "Root's Blower for Mine Ventilation"; "Automatic Fire Extinguisher"; "Small Geared Locomotives"; and more illustrations, articl... See More
Red Cloud & the Indians...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Oct. 20, 1877 Great fullpg: 'The Moonshine Man of Kentucky' shows 5 scenes. Nice halfpg: 'The Sioux & Arrapahoe Delegation' includes Red Cloud. One-third pg: 'Mission Indians of Southern Calif. making Baskets & Hair Ropes'
Custer's funeral at West Point...
HARPER'S WEEKLY October 27, 1877. Front full pg. Nast illus. of "All Quiet on the Hudson." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "The Nez Perces War." Two 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to "The Funeral of General Custer At West Point" including "The Last Honors Over the Grave" and "Bearing the Remains to the Cemetery." 2/3 of a dblpgctrfld. of "Mercy!... See More
Hot Springs, Arkansas...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Nov. 3, 1877 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon: 'The Millennium--The Tiger & the Lamb Lie Together'. Displayable fullpg. illus. of: 'Hot Springs, Arkansas'. Another Nast cartoon.
HARPER'S WEEKLY November 10, 1877. Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Another Sedan." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "A Cranberry Bog, Ocean County, New Jersey - Pickers at Work." Full pg. Nast illus. of "The Web We Ruin." 2/3 of a dblpgctrfld. of "The Battle of Kizil-Tepe, In Armenia." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Trafalgar - The Sinking of the 'Redoutable... See More
Edison invents the phonograph... Baseball science...
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
* Early baseball science
A page 2 article headed: "A Wonderful Invention--Speech Capable Of Indefinite Repetition From Automatic Records" reports this about Edison's latest invention: "...The possibility is simply startling...a strip of indented paper tr
Chief Joseph surrenders...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Nov. 17, 1877 The full ftpg. is a nice political cartoon by Thomas Nast: "The Off Year" which shows the Republican elephant (Nast's creation). Inside has a full pg. with 5 prints of: "The Virginia State Agricultural Fair at Richmond--Visit of President Hayes"; a fullpg. Nast political cartoon: "Les Deux Presidents--Elysee" shor... See More
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN New York, November 24, 1877 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: NEW YORK CITY SEWAGE TUNNEL - TILE MAKING MACHINE - FLOURING MILL - BORING MACHINE & more, including related text.
The Republican elephant on the front page...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, November 24, 1877 Full front page shows a Thomas Nast political cartoon entitled "Saved (?) By The Skin Of His____" showing the injured Republican elephant hanging onto a limb with his trunk. Great full page shows construction of the Brooklyn Bridge "The East River Bridge - Demolition of Buildings for the New York Approach". Full page Thomas... See More
Ice making machine...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 1, 1877 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: ICE MAKING MACHINE - SUGAR CANE GRINDING MILL - FOLDING BOOK CASE - TRICYCLE & more, including related text.
Doctors at work on the field of battle...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 1, 1877 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Exhumed." Inside are three large illus. pertaining to "The Funeral of the Late Senator Morton." 1/2 pg. illus. of "The Dissolution of the High Court of Justice." 2/3 of a doublepage centerfold of "A Skirmish on the Road to Plevna - Circassian Cavalry in the Foreground."... See More
Front page print of Sitting Bull...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, Dec. 8, 1877 Very nice full front page: 'Sitting Bull & the United States Commission' shows 6 scenes including an inset of Sitting Bull & one of White Eagle. Inside is a fullpg: "The 'Small Breeds' Thanksgiving - Return of the First Born from College" which shows a Black family. Two fullpg. Thomas Nast cartoons titled: "Thanksgi... See More
Artificial chicken hatching...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 15, 1877 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "C. O. D." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Artificial Chicken Hatching." 1/3 pg. illus. of "Breakfast for the Prisoners." 2/3 of a doublepage centerfold of "Rainy Weather." 2/3 pg. illus. of "The Last Purchase." Two 1/4 pg. portraits of "M. Jules Grevy, ... See More
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 22, 1877
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* The phonograph invented
* Best title to have this in ?
Page 2 has an extremely significant article headed: The Talking Phonograph" which begins: "Mr. Thomas Edison recently came into our office, placed a little machine on our desk, turned a crank, and the machine inquired as to our health, asked how we ... See More
The masquerade ball...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 22, 1877 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "More Pacification." Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Farewell Reception to Minister Welsh at the Philadelphia Academy of Fine Arts." 1/3 pg. portrait of "Osman Pasha." 1/4 pg. illus. of "Victor Hugo in Auguste's Wine Shop." 2/3 of a doublepage centerfold of "An Old-F... See More
Virginia City, Nevada...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, December 29, 1877 Front full pg. illus. of "The Christmas Baby." Inside is a full pg. Nast illus. entitled "Death on Economy." Full pg. illus. of "Chinese Quarters, Virginia City, Nevada."
Doublepage centerfold containing many illus. pertaining to "The Story of a Giant." Full pg. illus. of "Annual Dinner of the St. ... See More
Hot Springs in Arkansas...
Santa Claus by Thomas Nast... "The New Comer...", by F.S. Church...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, January 5, 1878 The full ftpg. is taken up with: "The New Comer--A Sketch in the Depot of an Importer of Animals", by famed artist F.S. Church.
There are two very nice Thomas Nast Christmas prints, one being a great doublepage centerfold captioned: "Here We Are Again" showing a full-figure Santa Claus, with toys, next to a fireplace. "... See More
New Year's Day in Blackille...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Jan. 12, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast cartoon: 'The Newest Arrival'. Fullpg. with 3 scenes: 'The President's Visit to New York'. Fullpg: 'New Year's Day in Blackville--the Twins Receive'.
Nast on Boss Tweed...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Jan. 19, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast: 'The Tweed-ization Of Silver' & another fullpg. Nast: 'Ideal Money'. Nice fullpg: 'A Warm Bed For Uncle' Two halfpg. views: 'Loading Cotton at Charleston' & 'A Cotton Wharf, Charleston, S.C.' 3/4 pg: 'Henry Stanley, The African Explorer' with text.
Fox hunt in Queens County, New York...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Jan. 26, 1878 Nice fullpg. Th. Nast: 'Secretary Of The Interior Investigating The Indian Bureau'. Nice fullpg: 'Police Athletics' Great fullpg. Nast: 'Stand From Under' shows an injured & falling Republican elephant. Nice fullpg: 'A Queens County, Long Island, Fox Hunt'
A.T. Stewart & Co. Retail Store Print...
*The Retail Store of A. T. Stewart and Company
*Estey Organs, Patent Arion Pianos, and Duminy Champagnes
Inside has a very nice full page print "The Retail Store Of A. T. Stewart & Company", and a nice front page print of Democles. Additional ads include: Estey Organs, Patent Arion Pianos, and Duminy Champagnes.
Wagon trains at Helena, Montana...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Feb. 2, 1878 Great dblpgctrfld. by Nast: 'Italians, Your 1st King is Dead'. Great fullpg: 'Wagon Trains at Helena, Montana' shows a typical western street scene. Nice shape.
Rapid transit in New York...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, Feb. 9, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast illus: 'For the Good of the People'. Halfpg: 'A Street Musician' dblpgctrfld: 'Rapid Transit in New York' shows 7 illustrations. Another fullpg. Nast illus.
Nast's Uncle Sam...
HARPER'S WEEKLY Feb. 16, 1878 Full ftpg. Nast political cartoon shows Uncle Sam in: 'The First Step Towards Bankruptcy', plus another fullpg. Nast cartoon inside. 'After the Storm' shows an abandoned ship.
Tramps' lodging house...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, February 23, 1878 Full front page Nast illus. of "Can He?" Inside is a full pg. portrait of "Pius the Ninth." Three large illus. pertaining to "United States Naval Asylum at Philadelphia." 2/3 of a doublepage centerfold of "A Reception by Pius IX." 2/3 of a doublepage centerfold of "A Tramps' Lodging House."... See More
Centerfold print of George Washington...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 2, 1878 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Natural History." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "General Grant's European Souvenirs." 2/3 pg. illus. of "Stanley in Africa - Naval Battle Between the Waganda and Wavuma." 2/3 of a dblpgctrfld. of "Stanley in Africa - Burmish Hospitality." Full pg. Nast illus. of "Will... See More
Nast political cartoons...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 9, 1878 The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon captioned: "Crescit Sub Pondere Virtus."
Inside has a full page Nast illus. entitled: "That Dollar"; a quarter-page portrait of: "Pope Leo XIII."; a half page: "Ice Boating at Madison, Wisconsin"; most of a doublepage centerfold: "Stanley in ... See More
Ice Machine... Steam Pump...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 16, 1878 The front page of the issue features a halfpage illustration "The Holden Ice Machine" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is "The National Steam Pump"; "Double Shearing, Punching and Straightening Machine"; "New Boat-Propelling Device"; "Phillip's Improved Buckboard Wagon"; "Mi... See More
Thomas Nast print re: Communism... Stanley in Central Africa...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 16, 1878 Full front page Nast illus. of "Always Killing the Goose that Lays the Golden Egg."
Inside is a 1/2 pg. illus. of "Mr. H. M. Stanley's Anglo-American Expedition for the Exploration of Central Africa - Reception by Mtesa's Body Guard, Prime Minister, and Chiefs." 1/2 pg. illus. of "An Aecumenical Council at St. Pe... See More
Stanley in Africa...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 23, 1878 Full front pg. Nast illus. of "The Slippery Hill of Georgia." Inside is a full pg. illus. of "Refuge." Two 1/2 pg. illus. pertaining to "General Grant in Egypt" including "At Karnak" and "At the Foot of a Pyramid." 1/2 pg. illus. of "Stanley's Expedition for the Exploration of Central Afr... See More
Great issue on Edison's invention of the phonograph, and thoughts on its use & what's next...
NEW YORK SEMI-WEEKLY TRIBUNE, March 26, 1878
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
This is a terrific issue on Edison's newly invented phonograph machine, taking half of page 3 & over half of pg. 4 including four illustrations. The article is headed: "THE PHONOGRAPH" with subheads: "Lectures by Professor J. W. S. Arnold" "Character... See More
Voices can now be 'bottled' with the new phonograph... Hanging of the Mollie Maguires...
THE DAILY MEMPHIS AVALANCHE, Tennessee, March 26, 1878
* Phonograph invention described
* Hanging the Molly Maguires
Page two has: "The Phonograph" which is a brief article noting in part: "The witty man of the New York Times has explained...the remarkable advantages we shall all reap from the phonograph--an instrument by which, it is claimed, the tones of the human v... See More
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 30, 1878
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
Page 3 has a nice illustration of Edison's recent invention, the phonograph.
Amazed by this uncomplicated apparatus, the report begins: "It is a peculiar feature of the Edison phonograph that no mere description can impart any real adequate idea of its perfo
Edison's phonograph... Oil regions of Pennsylvania... Morgan Silver Dollar...
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 30, 1878 The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Fulfill Your Promises" and a fullpg. inside has another Nast political cartoon: "Our Uncle's 'Honor' Touched" showing Uncle Sam.
The great doublepage centerfold: 'The Oil Regions of Pennsylvania' shows 11 scenes and is very displayable. The feature s... See More
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 30, 1878 Page 3 has a nice 4 1/2 by 4 1/2 inch illustration of Edison's recent invention--the phonograph. Amazed by this uncomplicated apparatus, the report begins: "It is a peculiar feature of the Edison phonograph that no mere description can impart any real adequate idea of its performances. Fully familiar as we are and have been with
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HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 30, 1878
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
The full front page is a Thomas Nast political cartoon: "Fulfill Your Promises" and a fullpg. inside has another Nast political cartoon: "Our Uncle's 'Honor' Touched" showing Uncle Sam.
The great, tipped-in (no binding holes), doublepage centerfold:... See More
1878 Early report on Phonograph....
THE AMERICAN SOCIALIST, Oneida, New York April 4, 1878
* Thomas Edison's phonograph
* During development
This 8 page newspaper is in very nice condition and contains news of the day, stories and Advertisements with the following featured material: Very short page 7 report on the phonograph during development. SEE PHOTO. See history as it happened.... See More