Scientific American
Scientific American
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 & his electric light...
Item #622533
January 10, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 10, 1880
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Historic Electric light bulb
The photos shows the nice page 5 illustration captioned "Edison's Latest Electric Lamp" with the companion article headed "Edison's Latest Electric Light" explaining this new and improved lamp which used a new type of carbon referred to as the "horsesh... See More
Thomas Edison receives his patent for the electric light....
Item #603839
February 28, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 28, 1880
* Patent # for electric light (very historic)
* Inventor Thomas Edison
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&quo... See More
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
Nast illustration...
Item #174440
March 27, 1880
HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 27, 1880
Front tull 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 "Clearing ... 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
Shirt and collar manufacturing...
Item #554645
May 15, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 15, 1880
* Shirts and Collars
This issue is 16 pages in length. The front page has 6 illustrations of the "Manufacture Of Shirts and Collars--Geo. P. Ide, Bruce & Co., Troy, N.Y.". The two largest illustrations show the "Stitching Room" and "The Cutting Room", with 3 of the illustrations showing female workers, plus ... See More
Steamship Columbia... novel swimming device...
Item #647959
May 22, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 22, 1880 The front page has "Babcock & Wilcox Boilers at the Standard Oil Company's Refinery Greenpoint, L.I." with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Novel Swimming Device"; "The Holden Ice Machine"; "Pike's Hot-Blast Boiler Furnace"; "Pease's Oil-Testing Apparatus"; "The Ne... See More
The Edison electric railroad...
Item #621000
June 5, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 5, 1880
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* Electric railroad - railway
An inside page has a very interesting illustration of: "Edison's Electrical Railway" with a related article as well. The full ftpg. has 8 illustrations of the: "Manufacture of the Weston Differential Pulley Block, Yale Lock Manufacturing Co.." which exists to this... See More
Item #152335
June 12, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 12, 1880 An inside page has a brief yet noteworthy report under: "Patent Office Items" reading: "Mr. Edison has just obtained a new patent for improvements on his original phonograph, by which the machine is made to speak to better advantage than ever before."
The balance of the issue has a wealth of other articles with prints concerni... See More
Edison makes improvements to his phonograph invention...
Item #619805
June 12, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 12, 1880
* Thomas Alva Edison
* Phonograph invention
An inside page has a brief yet noteworthy report under: "Patent Office Items" reading: "Mr. Edison has just obtained a new patent for improvements on his original phonograph, by which the machine is made to speak to better advantage than ever before." (see)
The balance of the ... See More
Graphic on the Urbana Wine Company in Hammondsport...
Item #623367
August 7, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 7, 1880
* Gold Seal Winery (Urbana) prints
* Hammondsport, New York
The front page is entirely taken up with six illustrations captioned: "Wine Making--The Urbana Wine Company, Hammondsport, N.Y." with the largest print showing workers in the finishing room (see photos). A very nice & displayable issue for any wine collector.
Relating... See More
Pittsburg Steel Works... Manufacturing of Steel...
Item #571396
August 14, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 14, 1880
* Early Pittsburgh Steel
* Manufacturing
* 1880 Original Prints
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: PITTSBURGH STEEL WORKS - FOLDING BOAT - CAR STARTER - SALT EXTRACTION MACHINE and much more. These illustrations also have text that go
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* Early Pittsburgh Steel
* Manufacturing
* 1880 Original Prints
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: PITTSBURGH STEEL WORKS - FOLDING BOAT - CAR STARTER - SALT EXTRACTION MACHINE and much more. These illustrations also have text that go
Williamsport & Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania...
Item #548944
September 11, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 11, 1880
* Hermance Machine Company : Williamsport
* Point Bridge, Pittsburgh
The front page features an engraving of: "The Point Bridge Pittsburg, Pa." with a related article as well (see photos).
Among the many inside page illustrations and articles on the latest inventions and innovations of the day is an engravi... See More
Item #151033
November 6, 1880
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 6, 1880 The ftpg. has nine illustrations: "The Manufacture Of Standard Scales--E & T. Fairbanks & Co.," located in St. Johnsbury, Vermont. Slightly rough left margin, but with absolutely no loss of text, and at least 1/2 inch of a good left margin (not shown in the image). Otherwise in very good, clean condition.
A science enthusiast's dream collection...
Item #180041
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 25 issues dating from 1881 thru 1906. Many photos and illustrations of the latest inventions and scientific improvements and gimmicks of the era. All are complete issues in nice condition.
Inventions of the late 1800's...
Item #559506
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 36 2nd-rate issues from 1880's and 1890's, containing many photos or illustrations, providing a nice look at the latest inventions and scientific improvements of the 19th century. Offered at a discount due to minor imperfections (slight staining, edge tears, library ink stamps, etc.) making them 2nd-rate.
Very early automobile print & article...
Item #589423
January 1, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 1, 1881 Inside has an interesting illustration and article on a: "Novel Road Engine" with the print captioned: "Warrington's Road Engine". It is described as an early internal combustion engine: "...The fuel, which is at the same time the motive agent, is common illuminating gas, which is mixed with a certain proportion of air,... See More
Bolts and Nuts manufacturing...
Item #586812
January 8, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 8, 1881 The front cover of the issue is entitled "The Manufacture of Bolts and Nuts - Russell, Burdsall & Ward, Port Chester, N.Y." and is comprised of several illustrations. Within the issue is "Sewer outlet on Tidal River or Sea Shore"; "Jenkin's Improved Valves"; "B. F. Stephens' Solid Steel Hand and Ben... See More
Item #550824
March 19, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, March 19, 1881
* Calvert Street bridge, Baltimore, Maryland
This 16 page issue is in nice condition (except for minor margin wear) and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/prints: "Calvert Street Bridge"; "Lighthouse of Ar-Men"; "Harmonic Analyzer" and m
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Electric light patent to Thomas Edison...
Item #644830
March 19, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 19, 1881
* Thomas Alva Edison
* Electric light patent #
Near the back is an inconspicuous yet very significant item under the list of: "Index of Inventions For Which Letters Patent of the United States were Granted in the Week Ending Feb. 15, 1881" is an entry reading: "Electric light, T.A. Edison.....237,732". This was th... See More
Latest inven tions of the day, from 1881...
Item #152641
April 9, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 9, 1881 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: "FLOUR MILLING - THE ELECTRIC MIDDLINGS PURIFIER."
Chicago's old water tower... Survived the Great Chicago Fire...
Item #597469
May 7, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 7, 1881
* Chicago's old water tower
* Survived the Great Chicago Fire
Almost the entire front page is taken up with 2 prints captioned: "North Side Waterworks, Chicago" and an inset showing the "Pumping Engine Room".
There is a related article on the front page as well, continuing on an inside page.
This now-famous Water Tower is ... See More
Hudson River tunnel...
Item #152620
June 4, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 4, 1881 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: "THE HUDSON RIVER TUNNEL - SHOWING PILOT TUNNEL AND BRACI... See More
Dolbear's new telephonic system...
Item #636765
June 18, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 18, 1881 The front cover of the issue is entitled "Professor A. E. Dolbear's New Telephonic System" which is comprised of several illustrations. Within the issue is "Feast of Strange Fish"; "Photographing the Vibrations of the Voice" and many more articles and advertisements.
Sixteen pages, minor loss at the blank lower m... See More
A wealth of inventions and period ads...
Item #650812
July 30, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 30, 1881 The front cover features "Ellithorp's Boot and Shoe Lasting Machine" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Adjustable Gun Stock"; "The Induction Balance used as a Bullet Finder"; "Maiche's Battery"; "Telescopic Views of the Great Comet of 1881"; "Trevor * Co's Slottin... See More
Remington Firearm Company...
Item #646417
September 3, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 3, 1881 The full front page is a great montage of prints captioned; 'The Manufacture of Firearms - Armory of E. Remington & Sons, Ilion, N.Y." which shows the various steps in their creation. Inside has a full page article on it: "The firearms Manufacture"..
While the front page containing the key images is very nice, the page cont... See More
Remington Firearm Company...
Item #646418
September 3, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 3, 1881 The full front page is a great montage of prints captioned; 'The Manufacture of Firearms - Armory of E. Remington & Sons, Ilion, N.Y." which shows the various steps in their creation. Inside has a full page article on it: "The firearms Manufacture"..
While the front page containing the key images is very nice, the page cont... See More
From the early days of Procter & Gamble...
Item #629506
December 17, 1881
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 17, 1881
* Proctor and Gamble
* Inventions
The entire front page is taken up with five prints captioned: "How Candles are Made. Manufactory of Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, Ohio." with each print showing a different step in the process. There is some text as well which carries over to pages 4, 5 and 6 and where also are found nine... See More
Engraving precious stones...
Item #152611
January 7, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 7, 1882 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. This particular issue has on the front page: "ENGRAVING PRECIOUS STONES".
Item #151991
January 21, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 21, 1882 This issue has much invention news and illustrations including front page illustration(s) headed: "THE MANUFACTURE OF HEMLOCK SOLE LEATHER - BRUNSWICK TANNERY OF HOYT BROTHER, NEW YORK". These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition.
Multiple charge gun...
Item #152612
January 28, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 28, 1882 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: "THE LYMAN-HASKELL MULTIPLE CHARGE ACCELERATING GUN&q... See More
Hudson River Tunnel...
Item #633767
February 4, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 4, 1882 The front cover has "The Hudson River Tunnel - New York End" with several small illustrations. Inside the issue is: "Agee's Improved Plow"; "Giles' Drilling Machine"; "Explosion of Two Boilers at Pittsburg, PA" with several illustrations; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
Compl... See More
Proctor and Gamble...
Item #152151
February 18, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 18, 1882 This issue includes four front page illustrations concerning: "The Manufacture Of Soap--Factory Of Proctor & Gamble, Cincinnati, Ohio." Three additional illustrations can be found inside as well as a related article.
This issue is in good condition except for a small library stamp along the upper edge of the front page.
Making Ivory Soap float... A New fire escape...
Item #612654
April 1, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York City, April 1, 1882 Amongst the vast variety of inventions and mechanical improvements which are found throughout this issue--many of which are illustrated--is a fascinating little article titled: "Floating Soap".
Portions of it include: "...the peculiarity of the soap they were using. When one of the men had soaped himself he would drop th... See More
Item #152692
April 15, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN from New York and dated: April 15, 1882. 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.
East River Bridge... Blackwell's Island...
Item #152488
April 29, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 29, 1882. This issue has much invention news and illustrations including illustration(s) headed: "Progress of the New East River Bridge at Blackwell's Island". These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition.
Kinzua Bridge (viaduct)... Highest in the world...
Item #605864
May 13, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 13, 1882
* The highest and longest bridge of its kind
The front page of this issue has a great image and supporting text regarding the "Kinzua Viaduct -- The Highest Railway Bridge in the World", as of its completion, being the highest and longest bridge of its kind in the world.
Within the issue is "Hunt, Halsey & Budington's Steam ... See More
Item #152247
June 3, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, June 3, 188 . This paper has a front page print and article concerning: LOUIS PASTEUR'S LIFE (see). This paper is in very nice condition. It measures about 11 by 15 1/2 inches.
Opium manufacturing...
Item #642501
July 29, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 29, 1882 The front page is "The Manufacture of Opium" which is comprised of six illustrations with an accompanying article inside. Inside the issue are: "Drain Cutter"; "Taylor's Cutter Bar for Reapers and Mowers"; "Tasker's Improved Thompson Pulverizer"; "John Scott Russell"; "Microscopical Ex... See More
Item #150332
September 23, 1882
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York Sept. 23, 1882 See the photo for the interesting illustration of "Meroney's Washing Machine" which is accompanied by an article headed: "Improved Washing Machine". The complete issue in great condition.
Dry Docks in Brooklyn...
Item #632205
January 13, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 13, 1883 The front cover has "The Great Dry Docks at the Erie Basin, Brooklyn, N.Y." with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "New Hose Coupling"; "Schofield's Log Setting Apparatus for Saw Mills"; "Dutcher's Potato Digger"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in ... See More
Coal elevators for loading ships...
Item #152693
February 24, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 24, 1883 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.
Balloon propulsion...
Item #631802
March 10, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 10, 1883 The front page has "Experimental Applications of Electricity for Balloon Propulsion" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Kriegar's Foundry Cupola"; "The Isometric Governor"; "C. P. Willard & Co's Vertical Engineer"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete i... See More
Item #152070
March 24, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 24, 1883 This issue has much invention news and illustrations including inside page illustration(s) headed: "THE 'BOSS CLIPPER' VERTICAL ENGINE - MADE BY THE TAYLOR MANUFACTURING COMPANY" These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition.
The new freight steamer 'City of Fall River'...
Item #636487
May 5, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 5, 1883 The entire front page features nice prints of the: "New Freight Steamer City of Fall River", with detailed text as well. Other items inside include: "Improved Double Cylinder Air Compressor" "Parker's Steam Digger" "Hill's Universal Grinding Machine" and more.
Sixteen pages, never bound nor trimmed, g... See More
The railroad at Philadelphia...
Item #151140
May 12, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 12, 1883 The front page of this issue has eight illustrations of "The Broad Street Passenger Station Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company At Philadelphia", the largest of which gives an exterior view of the station.
Inside this issue, there are two illustrations: "Electric Locomotive Headlight" with an article: "Lamp for Locomotive... See More
The Railroad at Philadelphia...
Item #566248
May 12, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY, May 12, 1883.
* The Pennsylvania Railroad Company
The front page has eight illustrations of "The Broad Street Passenger Station Of The Pennsylvania Railroad Company At Philadelphia", the largest of which gives an exterior view of the station.
The issue is in good condition and is nice for display.... See More
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