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Boston's New Elevated Railroad...
Item #636636
November 2, 1901
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, November 2, 1901 The front page of this issue has five photos of "Boston's New Elevated Railroad." The largest photo shows the interior of the north terminal of Sullivan Square Station. A related article is inside. Other articles include: Four-Motor Equipments; The Bursting of Fowling Pieces; The Great Caisson Employed in Building the Drydock... See More
Issue for an ophthalmologist... With the very decorative outer wrappers...
Item #634813
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 outer green wrapper, rarely present, is included and is extremely decorative. 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 gr... See More
Steam yacht "Cyprus"...
Item #634630
March 28, 1914
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, March 28, 1914 The front cover has "Sea-Going, Oil-Burning, Steam Yacht 'Cyprus'" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Prehistoric Mines in Belgium"; "The Use of Concrete in the Construction of Roads"; "Curbing the Mississippi" and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
Complet... 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
Various prints on Edison's phonograph, with more...
Item #633167
October 27, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Sept. 15, 1888
* re. Thomas A. Edison's phonograph
* Graphophone - improved version
The title is a bit of a misnomer as this was actually a separate, stand-along publication, not a supplement to the regular title.
The front page has a nice article: "The Graphophone and Phonograph" which takes the entire page with more on pages 2... See More
Great, early scenes from Yellowstone...
Item #633166
September 15, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Sept. 15, 1888
* Early Yellowstone Park
The title is a bit of a misnomer as this was actually a separate, stand-along publication, not a supplement to the regular title.
The front page features four illustrations showing: "Scenes In The Yellowstone National Park" including "On the Shores of the Yellowstone Lake" "Paint... See More
Gold mining in Johannesburg... Book plates of women of the world...
Item #633000
February 22, 1896
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, February 22, 1896 The front cover of the issue contains a very large illustration "Mining at Johannesburg -- Natives on the Way to Their Work". Also in the issue is wonderful prints and article of "BOOK PLATES OF CELEBRATED WOMEN OF THE WORLD" which are fascinating prints of the engravings these women made famous. "The New Po... See More
Railway electrification project...
Item #632185
January 23, 1915
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, January 23, 1915 The front cover has "Railroad Electrification in the Far West" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "New Light on the Great Toothed Divers of America"; "Military Surgery"; "Installation of a Gas Engine"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pag... See More
Rifle ammunition testing...
Item #631816
October 11, 1919
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, October 11, 1919 The front page has "Testing Rifle Ammunition" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Airplane Mapping by the United States Army"; "Copying Fingerprints - II"; "Experimental Wireless Telegraphy and Telephony - VI"; "The Cooperage Industry"; and more illustrations, articles... See More
Electric automobile vehicle design...
Item #627707
November 26, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Nov. 26, 1898 Taking most of the front page are four illustrations and an article: "A Design For An Electric Automobile Vehicle." which is a three-wheeled bicycle with a motor on the back. Other inventions with prints and text throughout.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
U.S. Battleship "Iowa"...
Item #627162
July 9, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN COAST DEFENCE SUPPLEMENT, New York, July 9, 1898
* USS Iowa battleship
* United States Navy
This is an issue on guns, armor, and fortifications with many photos & illustrations within. Also in this issue is a foldout of the "U. S. Battleship 'Iowa'" measuring 21 by 15 1/2 in. (crease in this print, otherwise very nice)
Complete in 64 pages, v... See More
Baseball arrives in England... diagram of a diamond and more...
Item #620530
April 13, 1889
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, April 13, 1889 An inside page of this issue has an informative article about "Base Ball" that appeared in a London newspaper, beginning: "The arrival in this country of a specially selected team of players will no doubt stimulate the interest on this, the great national pastime of the United States and some account of it may, therefore, be f... See More
The Grand Prix...
Item #617483
July 28, 1906
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, July 28, 1906 The front page features 6 photos captioned: "Prominent Cars Which Took Part In The Grand Prix" and an article titled: "Details of the Grand Prix Racing Cars". The lengthy article carries over to page 2 where there is also another photo of "Bariellier in the New Richard-Brasier Car." Other articles inside are: &qu... See More
Sawing the ice... Opening of the East River Bridge...
Item #616307
January 2, 1904
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, January 2, 1904 The frontpage has two halfpage photos: "Sawing The Ice" and "Hoisting Ice From Channel To Ice House" which is regarding ice harvesting. Also within the issue are: "The Illumination of the New East River Bridge on the Night of Its Opening"; "The Durban Floating Dock and Workshop"; "Meteorite... See More
Whale Oil industry...
Item #614888
March 5, 1904
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Mar. 5, 1904 The frontpage has five photos relative to the "Whale Oil" industry which also features a very nice report. Also in the issue are: "A New Type of Rail" (railroad); Boring machines; a text report "Celebration of the Twenty-Fifth Anniversary of the Invention of the Edison Incandescent Lamp"; "Fast German Launch ... See More
A nice train issue...
Item #614422
September 5, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, September 5, 1885 The cover page is a full page illus. of H.M. Stanley with an article on the second page on his being appointed the First Governor of the New Free State of the Congo.
This paper contains 2+ full pages of prints and an article concerning: FOUR-COUPLED PASSENGER ENGINE, GREAT SOUTHERN AND WESTERN RAILWAY OF IRELAND. Detailed drawings ... See More
The controversial Alexander G. Bell telephone patent case...
Item #613917
January 2, 1886
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, January 2, 1886 Includes an article of: THE BELL TELEPHONE CASE . This article details the Interior Department recommends that the Attorney General investigate to see if Bell's first patent was valid. The front page of the issue "Hydraulic Machinery for Operating the drawbridge Across the Harlem River at Second Ave. N.Y. City". Inside t... See More
Building Penn Station... San Francisco earthquake photos...
Item #613616
August 18, 1906
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, August 18, 1906
* Penn Station construction - New York City rail train
* San Francisco earthquake photos
The full front page is an illustration of: "Acres of Valuable Land in the Heart of New York City laid Waste for the New Pennsylvania Railroad Station.". This is Penn Station which would be completed in 1910 only to be demolished... See More
The American infantry rifle...
Item #605774
October 20, 1894
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Oct. 20, 1894 The front page is taken up with text and prints of: "The United States Infantry Magazine Rifle" (see).
Sixteen pages, very nice condition.
Prints of the Canadian Rockies...
Item #605773
December 7, 1889
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Dec. 7, 1889
* Canadian Rockies
Pages 1, 2 and 3 are taken up with text and illustrations of: "The Rocky Mountains In British Territory". Some prints are captioned: "View Over Beaver Creek in the Selkirk range" "Starting an Avalanche" "A Bad Bit on Mt. Bonney" "Mount Lefroy and Lake Louise, in the Ro... See More
Hudson River Suspension Bridge...
Item #605629
January 6, 1900
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, January 6, 1900 The front page of the issue contains a half-page illustration "The Proposed Hudson River Suspension Bridge, Connecting New York and Hoboken" and "Riveted Cantilever Type - Forth Bridge" with an article and more illustrations inside the issue. Also within the issue is "Suspension Bridge with Trussed Cables - Th... See More
Italian composer Giuseppe Verdi...
Item #601908
December 1, 1900
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, December 1, 1900 The front cover of the issue features an illustration of "Giuseppe Verdi - Italy's Greatest Living Composer". Inside the issue is a small accompanying article. Also inside the issue is "Light Railway Locomotives in France"; "Details of Electric Clock"; "Mummified Peruvian Head - Three Quarter an... See More
Chief Geronimo...
Item #598984
August 27, 1904
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, August 27, 1904 This issue contains the following: "Geronimo at the Fair", "An Exhibit of Rock and Ore Crushing...", "Sewage Purification", "The Latest Model Krieger Side-Entrance Tonneau", "A 1,000 Horse-Power French Horizontal Compound Engine and Dynamo at the Louisiana Purchase Exposition".
Galileo Galilei...
Item #598979
May 27, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, May 27, 1893 The front page of this issue contains an illustration of "Galileo Galilei" and contains an accompanying article which includes several photos of his home town and other items.
Other articles include: "The Manufacture of Bicycles" which includes numerous illustrations; "Native Japanese Camphor Still" and
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Other articles include: "The Manufacture of Bicycles" which includes numerous illustrations; "Native Japanese Camphor Still" and
Queen Victoria of England...
Item #597466
June 25, 1887
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, June 25, 1887
* Queen Victoria of England
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* Queen Victoria of England
* The Apollo Belvedere
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, most of which pertain to the latest inventions of the day, with accompanying text including: "Victoria, Queen of Great Britain and Empress of India", "H.M.S. Victoria&
Much on the latest military armaments...
Item #596658
January 1, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN ARMY & COAST DEFENCE SUPPLEMENT, New York, 1898 with the color front cover still present. Inside has a tremendous wealth of photos & illustrations of the latest guns, cannons, etc. Not dated but the copyright date is 1898.
Complete in 64 pages plus cover, some wear to the front cover.
The Cunard Company's steamship Lucania...
Item #596088
November 18, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, November 18, 1893 The frontpage has a nice illustration of "The Cunard Company's Steamship Lucania" taking a bit less than half the page. Within the issue are articles: "New Ferry Bridge and other Engineering Works at Bilbao, Spain"; death of "Benjamin Jowett"; "Measurement of the Electric Power of Alternating Current... See More
Very early Robert H. Goddard article.....
Item #595366
June 29, 1907
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, June 29, 1907
* Robert H. Goddard article
* Gyroscopes for steering
* Very early at 24 years old
Inside has a nearly 1/2 page article titled: "The Use Of The Gyroscope In The Balancing And Steering Of Aeroplanes" by Robert H. Goddard (see photos). The article is accompanied by 3 illustrations see. This is very early for this famous rocket... See More
Early Flight... Buttenstedt's Flying Machine...
Item #592215
February 11, 1899
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, February 11, 1899
* Early flying machine
* Pre-Wright Brothers
* Early automobiles
* Prints
The front page of the issue is "The New Bridge Over the Rhine at Dusseldorf". Within the issue is: "An Improved Steam-Boiler Furnace", "The Paris Cycle and Automobile Exhibition"; "Buttenstedt's Flying-Machine In Mid-... See More
A bell within a base...
Item #591408
March 4, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, March 4, 1876 An inside page contains a fascinating baseball-related article, titled: "Novel Base-Ball Base" which includes beneath the base, submerged a bit into the ground, a bell which signals when a base runner has touched the base. Includes a diagram of how it works. The article notes this devise would: "...clearly announce ... See More
Rameses and Ancient Egypt...
Item #591400
February 25, 1899
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, February 25, 1899 This issue contains illustrations, most of which pertain to the latest inventions of the day, with accompanying text including: "Statue of Rameses III as It Now Appears in Front of the Temple at Karnak", "Column of Taraga, Court and Colossi of the Temple of Rameses III, After Restoration", "Interior
... See More
Lighthouses of New York... New York's water supply...
Item #589993
March 1, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, March 1, 1913 Within is issue is an article entitled "Lighthouses and Buoys of New York Harbor - Safeguards for the Mariner" which also contains several accompanying illustrations. Other articles include "The New York Water Supply - Notes on New York City's Water Supply System"; Modern Pumps for High Vacua"; Halos in Minerals -... See More
Early 1910 Airplane exhibition... South Pole exploration...
Item #588860
April 9, 1910
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, April 9, 1910
* Early airplanes
* Antarctica
The front page features several photos from: "The Olympia Aero Exhibition at London" as well as several more pages of airplane photos. Also: "The Oil Fields of the Gulf of Mexico" which includes a map; "The South Pole - the Coming Antarctic Expeditions" which would hav... See More
The Chippewas Indian Ghost Dance.....
Item #584764
October 22, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, October 22, 1898 The front page has two photos of Indians entitled: "The Ghost Dance - Larger Circle" and "Smohalla Church on Yakima Reservation". Within the issue are additional photos" "The Ghost Dance - Praying", "Arapaho Ghost Shirt" and "Chief Joseph". Other articles are ""The Beaver&quo... See More
The first air liner... Further progress in aviation...
Item #583198
July 30, 1930
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, July 30, 1910 The front cover contains several photos of "The First Air Liner" with the inside article "The 'Deutschland' and it's Ill-fated Voyage" which contains additional photos. During the trip, the airship experienced some motor troubles while also hitting into strong winds and evidently crashed into a forest, la... See More
Marconi portrait... The "Locomobile" automobile...
Item #582852
January 25, 1902
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, January 25, 1902 This is a separate, stand-alone magazine, not a "supplement" to the "Scientific American" publication.
The full ftpg. is a nice portrait of: "Guglielmo Marconi, who has sent Wireless Messages Across the Sea, the Most Remarkable Achievement of the New Century." There is a nearly full column article on hi... See More
Displayable fighting polar bear illustration...
Item #580962
October 16, 1897
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, October 16, 1897 This issue contains a fullpage illustration "Polar Bears Fighting" which has a small accompanying article. The illustration is very displayable. Other articles are: "Prevention of the Sliding Friction of Ball and Roller Bearings"; "First-Class Torpedo Boat Injeniero Hyatt"; "Mechanical Model Illustr... See More
West Jersey and Seashore Railroad...
Item #579782
November 10, 1906
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, November 10, 1906
The prime feature of this issue are the images related to the West Jersey and Seashore Railroad, which include a map of the electrified portion, the motor cars, and the power house. Additional images and ads are prevalent throughout.
Complete in 16 pages, very nice condition. Front page does have a library stamp in the upper m... See More
New tower bridge in England...
Item #578468
July 31, 1886
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, July 31, 1886 The frontpage of this issue contains two large illustrations of "The New Tower Bridge Over the Thames, London" with an additional illustration and article within. Other articles are: "Steel Stern Wheel Steamer" "Regenerative Gas Furnace, West Middlesex Rolling Mills" Delma's Hot Air Burner" "A Waterspou... See More
Indian content...
Item #578427
October 29, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, October 29, 1898 The frontpage of this issue contains two photos of Indians entitled "The Ghost Dance - Unconscious" and "The Ghost Dance - Rigid". Within the issue is an additional photos "Black Coyote". Other articles are "Donnet's Fishing Gun" "Sinking Cylinder Foundatons in Valparaiso" "Campbell Po... See More
Black-border for death of President McKinley...
Item #578426
September 21, 1901
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, September 21, 1901 The frontpage of this issue is black-bordered in memory of President McKinley. The front page features an article on "Canaigre Growing in Southwest United States" and features several photos. Within are articles: The Mycen Aean Question" "St. Ulrich and the INdustries of Grodnerthal" "Stage Bridges at the Co... See More
Motorized Bicycle...
Item #578425
September 20, 1902
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, September 20, 1902 Within the issue is "Holden's Motor Bicycle" and several illustrations on "Petrol Motor Bicycle". The front cover is of "The Manufacture of Perfumes in France" which is comprised of several photos. Other articles are "Automatic Relay Translation for Long Submarine Cables" "The Rela... See More
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
Niagra Falls Industrial Number...
Item #577406
March 3, 1900
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, March 3, 1900. This Niagara Falls Industrial Number front page of this issue contains NIAGARA FALLS POWER PLANT with additional articles: Bird's-Eye View of Niagara Fall's, Electric Railway Through Niagara Gorge, the Cantilever Railroad Bridge across Niagara Gorge and more.
This is complete in 16 pages, measuring about 11 by 15.5 inches and is in very n... See More
Louis Pasteur... Night Balloon...
Item #564389
August 9, 1890
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, from New York, dated August 9, 1890. The full front cover of the issue features an illustration of "A Night Balloon Ascension At Paris" with accompanying article. Also within this issue is an illustration of "M. Pasteur in His Cabinet" with article.
This is a complete issue measuring approximately 11 x 16 inches, contains small edge tears/chip... See More
Putting a bell in a baseball...
Item #564210
March 18, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, March 18, 1876 This is a separate, stand-alone publication begun to report on the Centennial Exhibition but whose success kept it in print into the 20th century.
Near the back is an article, with two illustrations, headed: "Improvements In Base-Balls" which shows a bell being placed inside (see).
Complete in 16 pages and rare in tha... See More
The Great Cantilever Bridge Over Niagara River...
Item #562107
March 28, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, N.Y., March 28, 1885
* Niagara Cantilever Bridge print
The front page has a large illus. showing a nice view of: "The Great Cantilever Bridge Over Niagara River"
Also an article about the bridge that continues inside.
Other topics with prints throughout. 16 pages in nice condition.... See More
Exposition...
Item #561292
September 3, 1904
SUPPLEMENT OF THE SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, from New York, dated September 3, 1904. (print only)
This is a double-page print of "The Festival Hall and Colonnade of States --- The Architectural Masterpiece of the Louisiana Purchase Exposition".
The page is approximately 15.75 x 21.75 inches and is in very nice condition. Please see photos for details.... See More
Laboratory instruments...
Item #556708
June 13, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, NY, June 13, 1885
* Laboratory wire apparatus illustrations
* Hotchkiss Machine Guns
There are 25 illustrations of "Wire Apparatus For Laboratory Use" that take up most of the front page, with references identifying the various instruments. There also is a related article that concludes on page 2.
There are various illust... See More
Item #552487
June 1, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, June 1, 1895
* Manufacturing of matches
* Manufacturing of matches
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/prints:
* Manufacturing of matches (many prints)
* Torpedo Boat Ardent
* Decorated Kite
*
& more.
These illustrations also have relat
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* Manufacturing of matches (many prints)
* Torpedo Boat Ardent
* Decorated Kite
*
& more.
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