Scientific American
Scientific American
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph...
Item #619449
December 22, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 22, 1877 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 liked the phonograph, informed us that it was very well, and bid us a cordial good night. ... See More
A pocketbook gun...
Item #202365
December 29, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 29, 1877 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: POCKETBOOK GUN - BRICK MAKING MACHINE - STEAM HAMMER - STREET RAILWAY - CANNON - GRINDING TOOLS & more, including related text.
Telescope... Diamond Tool...
Item #605096
January 5, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 5, 1878 The front page of the issue has a large illustration "The Meridian Circle in the Paris Observatory" with an accompanying article and additional illustration inside. Additional articles are: "New Diamond Tool Millstone Dressing Machine"; "Improved Saw File Guide"; "A Beautiful Orchid"; and more illust... See More
Making toothpicks...
Item #202383
January 26, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 26, 1878 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: WATER HEATER - TOOTHPICK MAKING - RADIAL DRILL - ORE CRUSHER - MUSICAL TELEPHONE - KNEADING MACHINE & more, including related text.
Elevated railway... Tunnels and arches...
Item #202381
February 2, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 2, 1878 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 ELEVATED RAILWAY - BOLIER FLUES - SPEED DRILL - PAPER TESTER - TUNNEL ARCHES & more, including related text.
Early cash recording machine...
Item #610924
February 16, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 16, 1878 The front cover features a half-page illustration "The Cash Recording Machine" along with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Appliances for Supporting Life in Irrespirable Media"; "Wise's Ice Cream Beater"; "Johnson's Improved Hoisting Machine"; and additional illustrations, articl
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1878 Scientific American....
Item #202379
February 23, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 23, 1878 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: APPARATUS FOR LIQUEFYING - BRICK MACHINE - LUMBER DRYER - SUPERHEATER - GRAIN TOLLER & more, including related text.
Ice Machine... Steam Pump...
Item #613207
March 16, 1878
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
Gilbert Elevated Railway...
Item #202906
March 23, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN New York, March 23, 1878. This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: GILBERT ELEVATED RAILWAY - SHOWER BATH - HOSE COUPLING - PROPELLER & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day w... See More
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph...
Item #631925
March 30, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 30, 1878
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
Appearing on inside pg. (see photo) is 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
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph...
Item #644262
March 30, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 30, 1878
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
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
The East River Bridge...
Item #611403
April 6, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 6, 1878 Most of the front page is taken up with 3 illustrations: "The Great Suspension Bridge Between New York & Brooklyn --The Bridge Entrance N.Y. Side" showing a view of the bridge 5 years before completion. Good text accompanies it as well.
Also within the issue is: 'The Brownshill Brick-making Machine"; "Th
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Also within the issue is: 'The Brownshill Brick-making Machine"; "Th
Early gatling gun...
Item #151940
April 13, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 13, 1878 See the photo below for the nice illustration on an inside page, captioned: "The Gatling Gun In A Man-Of-War's Top" There is a related article on the same page. You get the complete 16 page issue which has many other illustrations of the newest developments and inventions of the day. Great condition.
Aerial Balloon Torpedo...
Item #202908
May 11, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN New York, May 11, 1878. This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: THE BALLOON TORPEDO - ECLIPSE INJECTOR - SAW MILL HEAD BLOCK - GALVANIC BATTERY - TRICYCLE & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as w... See More
Making cable for the Brooklyn Bridge...
Item #610925
May 18, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 18, 1878 This issue contains illustrations and articles on the latest inventions of the day including: "Cable Making on the East River Bridge"; "The Kunstadter Rudder Screw"; Calendar Clock"; "Steam Engine"; "Plante's Secondary Batteries" and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
This is complete ... See More
Automatic farm fence gate...
Item #202903
May 25, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 25, 1878 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: FARM GATE - WATER HEATER - SPRING BED - GRINDING MILL & more, including related text.
Brush making...
Item #202902
June 8, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 8, 1878 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: BRUSH MAKING BY MACHINES - EGG BOILER - LAMP BURNER - BUFFALO FORGE - SHAPER & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back... See More
New York City Elevated Railroad...
Item #202909
June 15, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN New York, June 15, 1878. This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: ELEVATED RAILROAD - KNIFE GRINDER - GLASS BALL CASTER - SOLAR COOKING APPARATUS & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back ... See More
Edison's Micro-Tasimeter...
Item #646616
June 22, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 22, 1878 This issue contains an article and print describing "Edison's Micro-Tasimeter". The front page features "The International Avenue at the Paris Exhibition. Other articles: "Horizontal Engine with Collmann's Valve Gear" "Ether Ice-making Machine" "Holcomb's Hot Air Furnace" "Birds of Para... See More
Thomas Edison and his phonograph...
Item #631161
July 6, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 6, 1878
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Phonograph invention
The prime content is the nice one-third pg. illustration captioned: "The Phonograph and Its Inventor, Mr. Thomas A. Edison." showing a young Edison with his newly invented & crude looking device which was his phonograph. There is a related article on the same page headed: "Mr... See More
Terrific diplay issue...
Item #207037
July 13, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, July 13, 1878 This title was a totally separate, stand-alone publication from the more well-known SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. Having begun to report on the Centennial Exposition in 1876, its success caused it to continue as a weekly publication into the 20th century. This title is much like its more famous cousin, but tends to have more mechanically-themed ... See More
The Otto Bicycle... Thomas Edison...
Item #581882
July 20, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN New York July 20, 1878 An article inside describes "Professor Edison's New Carbon Rheostat". Includes an illustration of this instrument. Also includes "The Otto Bicycle", with image and description. Complete in 16 pages, and in very nice condition.
Issue for an ophthalmologist...
Item #649009
August 10, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Aug. 10, 1878 This title was a totally separate, stand-alone publication from the more well-known SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. The entire front page is on: "The Art Of Preserving The Eyesight" carrying over to pg. 2 as well. The ftpg. has 5 related illustrations. A great issue for an ophthalmologist.
Also within is: "The Paris Exhibition - Th... See More
Thomas Edison's megaphone...
Item #616759
August 24, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 24, 1878
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Megaphone invention print
Taking a bit more than half of the ftpg. is an illustration of a gentleman and a few onlookers using "Edison's Megaphone". The article, which begins on the ftpg., gives the background of "ear & speaking trumpets" plus talk about Edison's invention. The c... See More
Statue of Liberty on display...
Item #632988
September 7, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 7, 1878
* Statue of Liberty construction
* Frederic Auguste Bartholdi
This paper contains prints and article concerning: BARTHOLDI'S COLOSSAL STATUE OF LIBERTY. The head was on display along with the hand and torch until the entire statue was completed. The final size would be 105 feet high plus an 82 feet pedestal. The bust itself was 29.5... See More
With the original & very decorative outer wrappers......
Item #633741
September 7, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Sept. 7, 1878 This title was a totally separate, stand-alone publication from the more well-known SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN. Having begun to report on the Centennial Exposition in 1876, its success caused it to continue as a weekly publication into the 20th century. This title is much like its more famous cousin, but tends to have more mechanically-themed ... See More
Statue of Liberty on display...
Item #636025
September 7, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 7, 1878
* Statue of Liberty construction
* Frederic Auguste Bartholdi
A feature of this issue is: "Bartholdi's Colossal Statue of Liberty" which shows the head on display in Paris. Included is a related article noting the final size would be 105 feet high plus an 82 feet pedestal. The bust itself was 29 1/2 feet high and 13+ feet in d... See More
An electric light...
Item #152147
September 28, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 28, 1878 This issue has inside page illustration(s) headed: "SIMPLE ELECTRIC LIGHT APPARATUS". This illustration(s) also has related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition.
Item #152143
October 12, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 12, 1878 This issue has much invention news and illustrations including inside page illustration(s) headed: "NEW STETHOSCOPIC MICROPHONE". These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition.
Wilson's shuttle sewing machine...
Item #628387
November 2, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 2, 1878 The front page of the issue has a half-page illustration "The Forster-Firmin Amalgamator" along with a related article. Inside the issue is: "Main Building at the Paris Exhibition"; "New Wilson Shuttle Sewing Machine" which includes several illustrations; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
Comple... See More
Item #152145
November 16, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 16, 1878 This issue has front page illustration(s) headed: "CAPTAIN ERICSSON'S NEW TORPEDO BOAT, THE DESTROYER". This illustration(s) also has related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition.
A new iron-clad torpedo boat...
Item #636488
November 16, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 16, 1878 The front page has a nice print of: "Captain Ericsson's New Torpedo Boat, the Destroyer" with a detailed article as well. Many other unrelated prints inside as well including several of early engines, a nice print of the: "Locomotive for the Metropolitan Elevated Railway, New York City" "Some Modifications of the Micro... See More
Lead pencils...
Item #152237
January 18, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 18, 1879 This paper contains front page prints of: THE MANUFACTURE OF LEAD PENCILS accompanied by an article. There is also an article on the Columbia Bicycle with accompanying prints. In very nice condition.
The Humpback Whale...
Item #554561
March 1, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York City, March 1, 1879
* The Humpback Whale
* Manufacturing of Horseshoe nails
This issue is 16 pages in length. On the front page, there are several photos of "The Manufacture of Horseshoe Nails" with the article starting on the front page and continuing on page 130. Inside there is a report: "The Humpback Whale" mentioning that the com... See More
Illustrations on brewing ale...
Item #206372
March 15, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 15, 1879 Front page has 3 illus: "The Brewing Of Ale", the largest shows "Racking Off Vats", plus an article about P. Ballantine & Sons Brewery (Albany N.Y.), which continues inside and has another illus: "The Mash Tub And Malting Kilns". A few archival mends, otherwise good. Should be handled with care.
Rangefinder invention.....
Item #577676
May 10, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, May 10, 1879
* Hiram Berdan
* Long distance rangefinder
The entire front page is taken up with three prints and text for the: "The Berdan Range Finder, For Finding Distances By Telescopes"
Other scientific related articles and illustrations within. Complete in 16 pages, minor margin wear, nice condition.... See More
Item #152072
July 5, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 5, 1879 This issue has much invention news and illustrations including front page illustration(s) headed: "THE KANSAS WHIRLWINDS". These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition.
Drag Saw...
Item #206963
July 12, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN July 12, 1879. This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: GAS EXHAUSTER GOVERNOR - CUFF HOLDER - SEWER TRAP - DRAG SAW & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when many of t... See More
Item #205413
July 19, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 19, 1879 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: DRILLING SCOW - TUG COUPLING - WATER WHEEL - PROPELLING APPARATUS - SCOW DRILLING & much more.
Item #152226
July 26, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 26, 1879 This paper contains front page print and article concerning: TAKING PHOTOGRAPHS BY ELECTRIC LIGHT. There is also an article on a new STEAM CAR and the EXETER STEAM ENGINE. In very nice condition. About 11 by 15 1/2 inches.
Troy New York... Ludlow Co. ...
Item #205975
August 9, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN August 9, 1879. This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: LUDLOW VALVE MANUFACTURING FACTORY - PRESSING MACHINE - MILL - RAILROAD TIE & 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
Heating by steam...
Item #205410
August 23, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 23, 1879 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: MERIDIAN CIRCLE - SYSTEM OF STEAM HEATING - STRAW CUTTER & much more.
Edison's telephone...
Item #620997
September 27, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 27, 1879
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Telephone invention
Inside has an article: "Edison's Latest Telephone" which is very descriptive text on it. Included as well is a nice illustration captioned: "Edison's New Telephone". Various other inventions & scientific improvements of the day in this issue.
Sixteen pages, som... See More
Edison's latest telephone...
Item #630763
September 27, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 27, 1879 The cover features "Meier's National and Astronomical Clock". Inside the issue is "Reynier's Electric Lamp"; "Tucker's Surf Boat"; "Edison's New Telephone" with very descriptive text; "Giant Insect of New Guinea"; and other illustrations, stories and advertisements.
Complete i... See More
Early Fire Escape...
Item #207245
October 11, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN October 11, 1879. This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: ROSSET'S CLOCK - DRAG SAW - FIRE ESCAPE LADDER - WEIGHING SCALES & 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
Item #152031
November 15, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 15, 1879 See the photo below for the very nice full front page article with 8 illustrations captioned: "Faber's Gold Pen and Pencil Factory". A very displayable front page! You get the complete 16 page issue which is in great condition.
Early ticker Tape Machine in 1885....
Item #556263
November 15, 1879
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 15, 1879
* Faber's gold pen and pencil factory
This 16 page issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Rock crusher - Sleeping car berth - drawing apparatus & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.
Very interesting advertisements as we
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* Faber's gold pen and pencil factory
This 16 page issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Rock crusher - Sleeping car berth - drawing apparatus & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.
Very interesting advertisements as we
Thomas Edison receives his patent for the electric light....
Item #631703
February 28, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 28, 1880 The book "Famous First Facts" notes that Thomas Edison received a patent, number 223,898, for the electric light on January 27, 1880, marking one of the most significant inventions of the 19th century.
In this issue, among the "Index of Inventions" is a simple and certainly inconspicuous entry for this important invention, the... See More
U.S. Grant's visit to Mexico....
Item #174440
March 27, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 27, 1880 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Boom! - And Off It Went." Inside is a full pg. containing six illus. pertaining to "Grant's Visit to Mexico - The Arrival at Vera Cruz." One 1/2 pg. illus. and one 1/4 pg. illus. pertaining to "Professor Nordenskjold's Reception at Naples, Italy." Full pg. illus. of "Cleari... See More
Capture of Finback Whale...
Item #554560
April 17, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY, April 17,1880
* Capture of Finback Whale
* Mr. Edison's Horseshoe Lamps
This paper is 16 pages in length. Inside this issue there are two illustration and a report: "Capture of a Large Finback Whale". Says this type of whale is the most dangerous to attack and the least profitable. Also, there is an article: "Some Electrical measu... See More
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