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* Colt firearms at it's infancy
* Revolvers for Mexican War
A very early issue of this famous magazine (still publishes) as it began just 2 years previous in 1845.
Page 2 has a brief yet significant item headed "Colt's Revolving Pistols" which reads:
* Government has decided to arm a regiment of mounted men with this mo... See More $80.00
* 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 $60.00
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN magazine from New York dated 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!
$34.00
Complete in 8 pages, other scientific developments on the inside pages, some slight rubbing at folds, generall... See More $47.00
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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 $18.00
* 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 $19.00
152006
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN magazine from New York dated December 1, 1855. See the photo below for the great front page of this issue, which includes a nice, deteailed 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 b... See More
$24.00
This is complete in eight pages, unbound and uncut, with a small piece missing at the bottom of th... See More $42.00
Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the normal things we use today were just being invente... See More $32.00
* 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 $125.00
* 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 $140.00
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 advertisements as wel... See More $22.00
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 advertisements as well, back in the day when many ... See More $20.00
Very interesting advertisements 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
Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the n... See More $20.00
* Battle of Gettysburg
* Civil war era original
Although not expected in this scientific journal, page 3 does contain a report mentioning the battle of Gettysburg although lacking the detail expected in a daily newspaper (see photos).
Under the heading: "Major-General George Gordon Meade", a portion of the repor... See More $60.00
Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the normal things we use today were just being invented. $29.00
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 advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the normal things we use today were just being invented. $19.00
Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day wh... See More $20.00
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN magazine from New York dated July 23, 1864. See the photo below for the nice front page print captioned: "Appleby's Breech-Loading Repeating Rifle" plus there is a nice front page article with the same title. You get the complete 16 page issue which is in great condition. A very displayable print!
$24.00
This is complete in 16 page issue with some scattered lite foxi... See More $22.00
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 $96.00
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 ma... See More $20.00
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. $61.00
* 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 $59.00
Early Scientific American... a volume I issue..
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 18, 1846 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 165 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 year of existence this title was a fol... See More
$190.00
Colt revolver about to become identified with the Old West...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 23, 1847 * Colt firearms at it's infancy
* Revolvers for Mexican War
A very early issue of this famous magazine (still publishes) as it began just 2 years previous in 1845.
Page 2 has a brief yet significant item headed "Colt's Revolving Pistols" which reads:
* Government has decided to arm a regiment of mounted men with this mo... See More $80.00
Early & significant development in the sewing machine...
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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 $60.00
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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
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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
Very early sewing machine...
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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 $47.00
* 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 $18.00
The Smithsonian Institute...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 11, 1854 While this early issue of this title (Volume IX) has a number of illustrations and interesting content, the most noteworthy item is the rather scathing article regarding the Smithsonian Institute. It states, in part, "It is our opinion that if [James] Smithsonian were to rise from the dead, his first object would be to try and get the ... See More
$90.00
Capital House Hotel...
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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 $19.00
Inventor's & Inventions Collection III
The Two Century Set
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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
Rope-making machine...
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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 $42.00
1859 Volume 1 Number 1 Scientific American
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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 and is somewhat worn due to it being ... See More
$48.00
Mack's Life-Saving Raft...
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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.
... See More
$40.00
Burrough's paper cutter...
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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."
$21.00
Cigar Making Machine...
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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.....
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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.
... See More
$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.
Early fire escape ladder...
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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 $32.00
Abe Lincoln the inventor...
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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 $125.00
Abe Lincoln the inventor...
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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 $140.00
Early Sewing Machine Invention...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 14, 1861This 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 advertisements as wel... See More $22.00
Civil War Era Scientific American: Early Ice Skate Patent...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 15, 1862This 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 advertisements as well, back in the day when many ... See More $20.00
Civil War era Scientific American: early cow milking...
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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 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 invented. Would look nice framed. $20.00
Civil War era Scientific American :early patent on refridgerator...
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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 invention(s): Early Refrigerator - Hay Fork - Hay Rack & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the n... See More $20.00
Battle of Gettysburg...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 18, 1863 * Battle of Gettysburg
* Civil war era original
Although not expected in this scientific journal, page 3 does contain a report mentioning the battle of Gettysburg although lacking the detail expected in a daily newspaper (see photos).
Under the heading: "Major-General George Gordon Meade", a portion of the repor... See More $60.00
Civil War era: revolving shield gun carriage...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 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 advertisements 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...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 24, 1863This 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 advertisements as well, back in the day when many of the normal things we use today were just being invented. $19.00
Civil War era: early accoustic telegraph...
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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 invention(s). : Acoustic Telegraph - Early Lawn Mower - Stereoscope & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day wh... See More $20.00
Smith's Tobacco-Cutter...
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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 $22.00
Gallagher's turbine...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN magazine from 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.
$21.00
On the invention of the typewriter...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 6, 1867The 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 $96.00
The Press Room of the "New York Times"...
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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
... See More
$28.00
New York City Fire Department...
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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
... See More
$64.00
Grover and Baker's Sewing Machine...
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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
... See More
$38.00
Death of Elias Howe, Inventor of the Sewing Machine...
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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...
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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...
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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...
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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, 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
$28.00
Printing Press...
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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, December 7, 1867This 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 ma... See More $20.00
Cotton Seed Planter...
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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...
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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, 1868This 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. $61.00
First practical typewriter...
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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 $59.00
The Brooklyn Bridge...
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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
... See More
$45.00
Suspension Bridge Over the Hudson...
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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
... See More
$45.00
Historical Background: Scientific America
Perry and Goddard Perpetual Revolver...
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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".
... See More
$36.00
Brick & Tile Machine...
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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
