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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN,
be in touch as I have virtually a complete run of all issues from 1845
through 1993 with duplicates of some dates. Although our inventory is
constantly changing, hopefully we will have the issue you want! E-mail
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$0.00
150472
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, N. Y., Nov. 8, 1851 The ftpg. has two
illustrations of a "Steam Engine Regulator". Two smaller illustrations
inside of "Ericsson's Caloric Engine". Foxing in the masthead.
$11.00
Inventor's & Inventions Collection I
The Late 1800's Set
180180
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.
$42.00
Inventor's & Inventions Collection III
The Two Century Set
180182
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.
$40.00
1859 Volume 1 Number 1 Scientific American
153583
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, N.Y., 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.
$33.00
Mack's Life-Saving Raft...
201274
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, September
17, 1859, from New York. 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 details.
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$40.00
Burroughs' Paper Cutter...
152624
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN from New York and dated: 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."
$21.00
Cigar Making Machine...
204127
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.
$27.00
1859 India Rubber Flute.....
213396
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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$20.00
* 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.
1860 ILLUS. Science Magazine EARLY STEAM FIRE ENGINE
152783
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN from the date of April 7, 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 PHOTOS). These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisments as well, back in the day when many of the normal things we use today were just being i... See More
$17.00
1860 ILLUS. Science Magazine EARLY FIRE ESCAPE LADDER !
152782
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN from the date of
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 PHOTOS). These illustrations
also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting
advertisments as well, back in the day when many of the normal things
we use today were just b... See More
$32.00
Civil War Era Scientific American: Stevens Floating Battery
140813
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN from the date of August 31, 1861. 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 text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisments as well, back in the day when many of the normal things we use today were just being invented.
$19.00
Early Sewing Machine Invention
140834
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN from the date of September 14, 1861. This 16 page issue is in nice condition (except for few edge tears) and contains illustrations and/or photos of the latest inventions of the day including the following invention(s): Sewing Machine - Steel Making - Iron War Vessels & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisments as wel... See More
$22.00
Civil War Era Scientific American: Early Ice Skate Patent
140804
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN from the date of 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 invention(s): Farm Cultivator - Rotary Pump - Early Ice Skates & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisments as well, back in the day when many ... See More
$20.00
Civil War Era Scientific American: Early Cow Milking
140809
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN from the date of 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 text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisments as well, back in the day when many of the normal things we use today were just being invented. Would look nice framed.
$20.00
Civil War Era Scientific American: Early Patent on Refridgerator
140810
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN from the date of 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 invention(s): Early Refridgerator - Hay Fork - Hay Rack & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisments as well, back in the day when many of the nor... See More
$20.00
Civil War Era Scientific American: Revolving Shield Gun Carriage
140814
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN from the date of August 1, 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 text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisments as well, back in the day when many of the normal things we use today were just being invented.
$29.00
Civil War Era Scientific American: Field Fortification
140815
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN from the date of 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 text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisments as well, back in the day when many of the normal things we use today were just being invented.
$19.00
Civil War Era Scientific American: Early Accoustic Telegraph
140811
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN from the date of 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 invention(s). : Acoustic Telegraph - Early Lawn Mower - Stereoscope & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisments as well, back in the day when ... See More
$20.00
Salt Manufacturing, 1864...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN October 22, 1864.
* Salt Manufacturing
* Salt Manufacturing
* Inventions
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/prints: "Salt Manufacturing", "Deep Well Oil Pump", "Grain Dryer". These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting
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$25.00
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/prints: "Salt Manufacturing", "Deep Well Oil Pump", "Grain Dryer". These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting
Smith's Tobacco Cutter...
140970
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, N.Y., Oct. 29, 1864 Ftpg. has an article about an
Improved Tobacco-cutter which includes a 5 1/2 by 5 inch illus. of
Smiths Tobacco-Cutter. Nice condition. 16 pages.
$20.00
Gallagher's Turbine...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN magazine from New York dated March 18, 1865. See
the photo below 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.
$21.00
The Press Room of the "New York Times"...
222787
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: New York, NY, August 31, 1867.
* The Press Room of the "New York Herald"
* The Press Room of the "New York Herald"
* Daubert's Portable Still
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
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$28.00
New York City Fire Department...
222790
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: New York, NY, September 14, 1867.
* New York City Fire Department
* New York City Fire Department
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and 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 Wi
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$64.00
Grover and Baker's Sewing Machine...
223210
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: September 21, 1867.
* Grover and Baker's Sewing Machine
* 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 Hill's Window Shade Attachmen
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$38.00
Death of Elias Howe, Inventor of the Sewing Machine...
222714
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.
$37.00
Ice Skating Chair...
204942
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, 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 & 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 us... See More
$20.00
Elevator...
204939
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, November 16, 1867. This 16 page issue is in nice
condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the
day including the following prints: HUSKING PALM - SCREW HOISTING
MACHINE - HEAR REFLECTOR - SINK TRAP & 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
... See More
$20.00
Fish Hook...
205246
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, 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.
These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very
interesting advertisements as well, back in the day ... See More
$20.00
Band Saw...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, November 30, 1867. This issue has front page illustration(s) of the "FIRST & PRYBIL'S PATENT BAND SAW". These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16+ pages and in nice condition.
$21.00
Band Saw...
204933
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, November 30, 1867. This 16 page issue is in nice
condition and 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 th... See More
$20.00
Printing Press...
200571
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, 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. Very
interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when... See More
$20.00
Cotton Seed Planter...
200390
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN 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 the day when... See More
$20.00
Child Toy Hoop 1867 Scientific American...
205243
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, 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. These illustrations also have
text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as
well, back in the day when many of... See More
$20.00
Early typewriter...
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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 teh "TypeWriting Machine" with some descriptive text. Inconspicuously located near the back of the issue, yet historic for what it is. Nice condition.
$61.00
The Brooklyn Bridge...
222781
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: New York, NY, August 5, 1868.
* The Brooklyn Bridge
* The Brooklyn Bridge
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Proposed Suspension Bridge Across the East River, New York.", "Glenn's Patent Device For the Propulsion of Land Vehicles...", "Pierce
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$45.00
Suspension Bridge Over the Hudson...
222783
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: New York, NY, October 28, 1868
* Suspension Bridge Over the Hudson
* 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".
Historical Background: Scientific America
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$45.00
Historical Background: Scientific America
Perry and Goddard Perpetual Revolver...
222784
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: New York, NY, November 18, 1868.
* Perry & Goddard Perpetual Revolver
* Perry & Goddard 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".
Historical B
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$36.00
Historical B
Brick & Tile Machine...
204945
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, November 25, 1868. This 16 page issue is in nice
condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the
day including the following prints: BRICK & TILE MACHINE - WAGON
BRAKE - CARRIAGE POLE - STEAM PUMP & 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... See More
$20.00
Washing Machine 1868 Scientific American...
204947
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, December
2, 1868. This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains
illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the
following prints: STEAM ENGINE - WASHINGMACHINE - MOLDING MACHINE -
WINDOW SHADES - FIREPLACE & Much More. These illustrations also
have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as
well, back in the day when man... See More
$20.00
The Bicycle...
222770
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN: New York, NY, February 13, 1869.
* Centrifugal
* Centrifugal
* Bicycles
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day with accompanying text which include: "Notes on the Velocipede", "Douglas Patent Hay Loader", "Waters' Feed-Water Heater", and "Weston's Patent Improved Centrifugal".
Histo
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$48.00
Histo
Machine Gun 1889 Scientific American...
204950
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, February
16, 1889. This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains
illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the
following prints: ICE CREAM BOX - CAR BRAKE - TENT SUPPORT - FIRE
ESCAPE - AUTOMATIC MACHINE GUN (multiple prints) & Much More. These
illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very
interesting advertisements as well, ba... See More
$20.00
Early Bicycle...
206959
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, February 20, 1869. This 16 page issue is in nice
condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the
day including the following prints: STEAM PUMPS - BYCYCLE - BRICK PRESS
- WRENCH & 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 t... See More
$24.00
Early Fire Escape...
206958
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, February 23, 1889. This 16 page issue is in nice
condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the
day including the following prints: GUN FACTORY - WIRE TIGHTENER -
BRAKE SHOE - EAR PIERCER - FIRE ESCAPE - STEP LADDER & Much More.
These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very
interesting advertisements as well, back in the day ... See More
$20.00
Unusual Velocipedes...
206960
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, March 6, 1869. This 16 page issue is in nice
condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the
day including the following prints: PULPING MACHINE - HEADSTALL -
UNICYCLE - VELOCIPEDES - PRESSURE BLOWER - PORTABLE FENCE & Much
More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.
Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day ... See More
$24.00