Scientific American
Scientific American
From the very first year of Scientific American...
Item #574895
June 4, 1846
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 4, 1846
* Very early & rare issue of this famous title
Rare is it that magazines have a life of over 100 years. Here is an issue of a magazine from the very first year of existence. This magazine is now over 165 years old, still found on today's magazine racks & highly respected in the scientific community.
This is the volume one, number... See More
A volume one issue of Early Scientific American...
Item #598142
September 17, 1846
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 17, 1846
* Very rare volume 1 issue
Rare is it that magazines have a life of over 100 years. Here is an issue of a magazine from the very first year of existence which is now over 160 years old, still found on today's magazine racks & highly respected in the scientific community. What makes this issue quite rare is that during its first ... See More
Early & significant development in the sewing machine...
Item #561509
November 24, 1849
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 24, 1849
* Extremely early sewing machine, with front page print
* Alan B. Wilson
This is a very early issue of this famous scientific magazine which still publishes today. It began in 1845, just 4 years previous to the date of this issue.
The front page is noteworthy for have not only an article on the "Wilson's Sewing Ma... See More
New for firemen...
Item #152011
September 20, 1851
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 20, 1851 See the photo below for the nice front page illustration headed: "The Fire Annihilator" with a nice, detailed article on it as well. You get the complete 8 page issue, some damp staining and browning at the margins, some wear at the edges as well. Early & unusual item!
Erricsson's Caloric Engine...
Item #590621
November 8, 1851
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 8, 1851 The front page has two illustrations of a "Steam Engine Regulator". Inside the issue are illustrations of "Erricsson's Caloric Engine" and "A Cheap Cottage". Also inside is the ruling of an infringement of patent case dealing with the McCormick's Reaper. Additional articles and advertisements are within as ... See More
Inventor's & Inventions Collection I
The Late 1800's Set
Item #180180
January 1, 1852
Inventors & Inventions Collection I The Late 1800s Set - Each set contains 5 issues of The Scientific American Magazine, one each from 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s and 1890s. Follow scientific and technological progress through the 2nd half of the 1800s. Many inventions seemed like great idea at the time, but An interesting look at both the accomplishments and failures of over 100 years ago.
Very early sewing machine...
Item #565374
September 24, 1853
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 24, 1853 The front page has both an article and two illustrations on: "Miller's Sewing Machine" which was one of the earliest to be commercially developed (see photos). The text is very descriptive on how the machine works.
Complete in 8 pages, other scientific developments on the inside pages, some slight rubbing at folds, generall... See More
Item #554558
February 11, 1854
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York City, February 11, 1854
* Renton's Furnace
* The Great Telegraph Case
This paper is 8 pages in length. The ftpg. has a 6 by 6 inch illustration and a report: "Renton's Furnace For Making Wrought Iron From The Ore". There is also a report about "The Great Telegraph Case" stating an injunction was granted to Professor Morse against Mr. O'Reill... See More
Capital House Hotel...
Item #556998
June 1, 1854
PEOPLE'S JOURNAL, from New York, New York, dated June, 1854
* Madison Capital House
* Prints
An engraving of the Capital House Hotel takes most of an inside page. Some details about the hotel located in Madison, Wisconsin WI, described as "...the most beautiful and picturesque State Capital in our Union."
Other topics with prints throughout. An uncommon title with content sim... See More
Early sewing machine invention...
Item #152006
December 1, 1855
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 1, 1855 See the photo below for the great front page of this issue, which includes a nice, detailed diagram of the: "Cowperthwaite's Patent Sewing Machine" with a lengthy, detailed, related article which carries over to page 2.
You get the complete 8 page issue which is in nice condition save for some minor irregularity at the blank spin... See More
Very early typewriter, with an illustration...
Item #539289
December 6, 1856
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 6, 1856
* Earliest Typewriter print?
An inside page has a fascinating article and illustration of: "Cooper's Hand Printing Machine" with a descriptive article headed: "Hand Printing Machine". The "Virtual Antique Typewriter Museum" notes that this is a unique piece; only one example of this machine is known to exist. This ... See More
Inventor's & Inventions Collection III
The Two Century Set
Item #180182
January 1, 1859
Inventors & Inventions Collection III The Two Century Set - $38 (lot #80182) Each set contains 5 issues of Scientific American Magazine, one each from 1850s 1860s, 1870s 1880s, 1890s 1900s, 1910s 1920s, and 1930s -1940s. Follow nearly a century of technological and scientific progress, as seen through the eyes of the experts of the day.
Rope-making machine...
Item #581120
March 5, 1859
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 5, 1859 The front page of the issue features a large illustration of "Adam's Rope-Making Machine" with an associated article. Within the issue is "Hildreth & Bailey's Slitting Machine" and other various articles and advertisements.
This is complete in eight pages, unbound and uncut, with a small piece missing at the bottom of th... See More
First issue of the new format...
Item #153583
July 2, 1859
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 2, 1859 This is the first issue of the new format, or "New Series" as described in the dateline. Was previously a folio-size newspaper. Has news and some illustrations concerning the latest developments in science, agriculture, chemistry and more. First leaf has a bit of minor loss in the blank margin next to the spine and is somewhat worn due to... See More
Mack's life-saving raft...
Item #201274
September 17, 1859
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 17, 1859 This issues contains the following prints, articles and/or ads: Mack's Life-Saving Raft, Parce's Hoisting Crane, Hooper's Improved Steam Boiler, Horn's Improved Sugar-Cane Crusher. Hunter's Broadcast Seeding Machine. It has an irregular spine but otherwise is in good condition. See photo for additional de... See More
Burrough's paper cutter...
Item #152624
October 8, 1859
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 8, 1859 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. This particular issue has on the front page: "BURROUGH'S IMPROVED PAPER-CUTTER."
Cigar Making Machine...
Item #204127
October 15, 1859
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, N.Y., Oct. 15, 1859 Front page illustration shows a worker seated at a machine: "Beauches Cigar-Making Machine", and an article: "Improved Machine For Making Cigars". A volume I issue of the "New Series". Soft horizontal fold crease. 16 pages.
1859 India Rubber Flute.....
Item #213396
October 29, 1859
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, N.Y., Oct. 29, 1859.
* India Rubber Flute
* 1859 Invention Magazine
An article inside about India-Rubber Flutes includes a nice 8 1/2 inch illus. of a flute. Another page has a report: Magnetism Applied To Locomotive Driving-Wheels. Other illustrations and text throughout the 16 pages.
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* India Rubber Flute
* 1859 Invention Magazine
An article inside about India-Rubber Flutes includes a nice 8 1/2 inch illus. of a flute. Another page has a report: Magnetism Applied To Locomotive Driving-Wheels. Other illustrations and text throughout the 16 pages.
Early fire escape ladder...
Item #152782
July 14, 1860
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 14, 1860 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations and/or photos of the latest inventions of the day including the following invention(s). (see). These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.
Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the normal things we use today were just being invente... See More
Abe Lincoln the inventor...
Item #554462
December 1, 1860
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN MAGAZINE, from New York, dated December 1, 1860.
* Abraham Lincoln as an inventor
* Buoying vessels
Page 4 of this issue has a great article headed:
* "The President Elect's Mode of Buoying Vessels" which also includes a nice illustration of the device captioned: "Abraham Lincoln's Apparatus For Buoying Vessels." (see photos).
The text, taking ... See More
Abe Lincoln the inventor...
Item #558264
December 1, 1860
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN MAGAZINE, New York, December 1, 1860
* Abraham Lincoln as an inventor
* Buoying vessels
Page 4 of this issue has a great article headed:
* "The President Elect's Mode of Buoying Vessels" which also includes a nice illustration of the device captioned: "Abraham Lincoln's Apparatus For Buoying Vessels." (see photos).
The text, taking most of a co... See More
Early sewing machine invention...
Item #140834
September 14, 1861
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 14, 1861 This 16 page issue is in nice condition (except for few edge tears) and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following: Sewing Machine - Steel Making - Iron War Vessels & More. These illustrations also have related text.
Early ice skate patent...
Item #140804
November 15, 1862
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 15, 1862 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations and/or photos of the latest inventions of the day including the following: Farm Cultivator - Rotary Pump - Early Ice Skates & more. These illustrations also have related text.
Early cow milking...
Item #140809
January 24, 1863
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 24, 1863 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations and/or photos of the latest inventions of the day. These illustrations also have related text.
Early refridgerator patent...
Item #140810
April 25, 1863
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 25, 1863 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations and/or photos of the latest inventions of the day including the following: Early Refrigerator - Hay Fork - Hay Rack & more. These illustrations also have related text.
Revolving shield gun carriage...
Item #140814
August 1, 1863
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 1, 1863 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day. These illustrations also have related text.
Field fortification...
Item #140815
October 24, 1863
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 24, 1863 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations and/or photos of the latest inventions of the day. These illustrations also have related text.
Early accoustic telegraph...
Item #140811
December 12, 1863
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 12, 1863 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations and/or photos of the latest inventions of the day including the following: Acoustic Telegraph - Early Lawn Mower - Stereoscope & More. These illustrations also have related text.
Breech-loading rifle...
Item #598212
July 23, 1864
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 23, 1864 The front page contains an illustration of the "Appleby's Breech-Loading Repeating Rifle" plus there is a nice front page article with the same title. Inside the issue is: "Ritchie's Liquid Ship's Compass"; "Abbe's Piston Packing", "Eley's Manure-Spreader", "Collin's Floating Der... See More
Smith's Tobacco-Cutter...
Item #577246
October 29, 1864
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 29, 1864. The front page features "Smith's Tobacco-Cutter" which includes an article titled "Improved Tobacco-Cutter". Other articles include Dickson's Cattle Pump; Sanborn's Button-hole Cutter; Wilson's Door and Window Fastener; and additional articles and advertisements.
This is complete in 16 page issue with some scattered lite foxi... See More
Gallagher's turbine...
Item #151511
March 18, 1865
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 18, 1865 See the photo for the nice front page print showing "Gallagher's Turbine", with an article on this as well. Many other fascinating science-related articles within these 16 pages, and in very nice condition. Several illustrations as well. Measures about 9 3/4 by 13 1/2 inches and in great condition.
Building the Mormon Temple...
Item #589444
June 8, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 8, 1867 An inside page of this scientific periodical has a very nice engraving captioned: "The Great Mormon Tabernacle at Salt Lake" with a related article as well. Additional articles are: "Densmore's Upright Boiler"; "Brown's Fruit Gatherer"; "Taylor and Laffeerty's Broom Head"; "White's Washin... See More
On the invention of the typewriter...
Item #588399
July 6, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 6, 1867
The front page has an article:
* "Improved Portable Photographic Apparatus" which 2 illustrations of: "Houston's Portable Photographic Camera" (see).
But the most significant item in this issue is the page 3 article headed:
* "Type Writing Machine" which begins: "A machine by which it is assumed that a m... See More
Press room of the "New York Herald"...
Item #222787
August 31, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 31, 1867
* Press room of the "New York Herald"
This 16 page issue although slightly brown, is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Press and Engine Rooms, of the New York "Heralds" New Office, Corner of Broadway and Ann Street", &q
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* Press room of the "New York Herald"
This 16 page issue although slightly brown, is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Press and Engine Rooms, of the New York "Heralds" New Office, Corner of Broadway and Ann Street", &q
New York City Fire Department...
Item #588406
September 14, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: New York, September 14, 1867
* New York City Fire Department
* New York City Fire Department
This issue contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "The Metropolitan Steam Fire Engine...", "Howard's Patent Horse Rake", "Young's Packed Pipe Joint","Croley's Improvement in Window Frames&qu
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Grover and Baker's sewing machine...
Item #223210
September 21, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 21, 1867
* Grover and Baker's sewing machine
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* Grover and Baker's sewing machine
* Can Opener
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Grover and Baker's Improved Shuttle Sewing Machine", "Heitmann's Patent Anchor Tripper", and "Cox and
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Grover and Baker's Improved Shuttle Sewing Machine", "Heitmann's Patent Anchor Tripper", and "Cox and
Death of Elias Howe, inventor of the sewing machine...
Item #222714
October 19, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 19, 1867 The front page has an article headed: "Obituary" on the death of Elias Howe, Jr., the inventor of the sewing machine. The front page includes a nice illustration of Howe (see photo). Other scientific related articles, some with illustrations, throughout this 16 page issue. Bit of light foxing, generally nice.
Ice skating chair...
Item #204942
November 9, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 9, 1867 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following prints: SCISSORS - SKATING CHAIR - HAY RAKE - BROOM HEAD & more. These illustrations also have related text.
Fish hook...
Item #205246
November 23, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 23, 1867 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following prints: LIQUID MEASURER - SPRING FISH HOOK - FOLDING BED -LAY-DOWN FENCE - OIL FEDDER & much more.
Band Saw...
Item #577249
November 30, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 30, 1867. This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following prints: BAND SAW - CAM ENGINE - STORAGE TRUNK - SAW TEETH - BOILER REGULATOR & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the normal things we use today... See More
Printing press...
Item #200571
December 7, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 7, 1867 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: SUSPENSION BRIDGE - PRINTING PRESS - HAY RAKE - CANE STRIPPER - LETTER SCALE & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.
Cotton seed planter...
Item #200390
December 14, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 14, 1867 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: COTTON SEED PLANTER - RAILROAD SWITCH - EDUCATIONAL APPARATUS - BUCKET WHEEL & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in t... See More
Child toy hoop...
Item #205243
December 21, 1867
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 21, 1867 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following prints: STEAM GENERATOR AND ENGINE - PILOT HOOP - CARPET STRETCHER - TOOL REST & much more.
Early typewriter...
Item #151925
July 8, 1868
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 8, 1868 This complete issue contains the patent for the very first practical typewriter, given to C. Latham Sholes, for the "TypeWriting Machine" with some descriptive text. Inconspicuously located near the back of the issue, yet historic for what it is. Nice condition.
First practical typewriter...
Item #588397
July 8, 1868
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 8, 1868
* Sholes receives patent for first practical typewriter
Near the back of this 16 page issue is a lengthy list of the: "Official Report of Patents and Claims Issued by the United States Patent Office for the week ending June 23, 1868."
One of these is the patent for the very first practical typewriter, given to C. Latham Sholes, h... See More
The Brooklyn Bridge...
Item #597470
August 5, 1868
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: New York, NY, August 5, 1868 This issue contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Proposed Suspension Bridge Across the East River, New York" (Brooklyn Bridge), "Glenn's Patent Device For the Propulsion of Land Vehicles...", "Pierces Device for Fastening Umbrella Coverings",
... See More
Velocipede...
Item #589570
August 19, 1868
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 19, 1868
* Hanlons' Patent Improved Velocipede, with image
An inside page has a nice article, "Improvement in the Velocipede", which is accompanied by a 4 3/4 inch square print, "Hanlons' Patent Improved Velocipede". Other interesting inventions and period advertising are present throughout.
Complete in 16 pages, meas... See More
Suspension bridge over the Hudson...
Item #222783
October 28, 1868
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 28, 1868
* Suspension bridge over the Hudson
Historical Background: Scientific Amer
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* Suspension bridge over the Hudson
* The steam hammer
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Suspension Bridge over the Hudson", and "The Joy Patent Steam Hammer".
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Suspension Bridge over the Hudson", and "The Joy Patent Steam Hammer".
Historical Background: Scientific Amer
Perry and Goddard's perpetual revolver...
Item #222784
November 18, 1868
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 18, 1868
* Perry & Goddard's perpetual revolver
* Perry & Goddard's perpetual revolver
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "The Perry and Goddard 'Double Header,' or 'Perpetual Revolver'", and "Double Seated Lock Safety Valve".
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Brick & tile machine...
Item #204945
November 25, 1868
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 25, 1868 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following: BRICK & TILE MACHINE - WAGON BRAKE - CARRIAGE POLE - STEAM PUMP & more. These illustrations also have related text.
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