Did they really think this would fly?
Item #661597
May 9, 1885
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 9, 1885 Page 5 has a fascinating print of: "Ayres' New Aerial Machine" with a related article: "A New Aerial Machine" with much detail on how this machine would work. It even notes: "...illustrations shows it very clearly and we believe that a machine constructed as here represented can do its work successfully...".
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King George VI & Queen Elizabeth - 1st ever British soverign's visit to America...
Item #661410
April 30, 1939
ST. LOUIS POST-DISPATCH, April 30, 1939 (PICTURE Section)
* Large color print of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth
* 1st American visit by a British King or Queen
Featured is the Picture section which has a large print of King George VI and Queen Elizabeth - in celebration of the visit to American, which would be the fist-ever visit of a reigning British King or Queen setting foot on Ameri... See More
Article writen by Robert H. Goddard (when he was only 24 years old)...
Item #661065
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
Electric baseball "scoreboard" for remote "viewing"...
Item #661006
January 24, 1891
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 24, 1891 An inside page has a novel new invention headed: "Electrical Sporting Bulletin" which has about half a page of text and two illustrations, one captioned: "Electrical Base Ball Bulletin" and the other: "Diagram of Mechanism & Electrical Connections of the Base Ball Bulletin--Plan View of Double Relay". A portion of... See More
Hudson River Suspension Bridge...
Item #660926
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
Very first automobile advertisement...
Item #660716
September 10, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 10, 1898 A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue).
The top of the back page has an advertiseme
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Sinking of the Titanic... A scientific examination...
Item #660638
April 27, 1912
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 27, 1912 The front page has: "Loss Of The White Star Liner Titanic" which includes a 6 3/4 by 8 3/4 illustration captioned: "Suggestion for handling a full complement of lifeboats. The boats are loaded amidships and moved on track to the davits." Included on the ftpg. are small diagrams of the boat deck, plus a plan of the boat deck
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Edison invents the phonograph... Baseball science...
Item #660545
November 17, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 17, 1877
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
* Early baseball science
A page 2 article headed: "A Wonderful Invention--Speech Capable Of Indefinite Repetition From Automatic Records" reports this about Edison's latest invention: "...The possibility is simply startling...a strip of indented paper tr
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* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
* Early baseball science
A page 2 article headed: "A Wonderful Invention--Speech Capable Of Indefinite Repetition From Automatic Records" reports this about Edison's latest invention: "...The possibility is simply startling...a strip of indented paper tr
"Three Centuries Of Navigation"...
Item #659791
September 25, 1909
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 25, 1909 The front page illustration shows a cross-section of the Mauretania (1909) comparing it in size to the Clermont (1807) and the Half-Moon (1609). The related article is headed "Three Centuries of Navigation". Other inventions and innovations are found throughout, which contain both images and related text. See images for details.
Comple... See More
An anti-sea-sick ship... an elevated railway...
Item #659789
January 11, 1873
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 11, 1873 The issue features the latest inventions and innovations of the day including: "STEAM PRESS", "SALOON OF BESSEMER'S ANTI-SEA-SICK SHIP", "ELEVATED RAILWAY", "WATER WHEEL", and more, all of which include supporting text. A number of interesting advertisements are present as well, along with a sum... See More
The College of New York in 1887....
Item #658709
March 12, 1887
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 12, 1887
* The College of the City of New York and much more in 19th century illustrated magazine
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/places: COLLEGE OF NEW YORK CITY - AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER - DAMPER - CASK or TU
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* The College of the City of New York and much more in 19th century illustrated magazine
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/places: COLLEGE OF NEW YORK CITY - AUTOMATIC FIRE EXTINGUISHER - DAMPER - CASK or TU
Bicycles... Marvin Safe Company...
Item #658227
February 13, 1886
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 13, 1886 The frontpage features an article "The Marvin Safe" which shows two different illustrations from the company with more coverage inside. Inside is an article inside: "Improved Treadle For Bicycles" includes a very nice 6 1/2 by 4 1/4 inch illustration of an early bicycle. Other articles are: "Wetmore's Improve... See More
Ocean liner Olympic...
Item #658225
June 24, 1911
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 24, 1911
* White Star Line RMS Olympic
Full front page illustration: The Olympic At Her 900-Foot Pier, New York. Related report inside: Longer Piers For Giant Steamships. Other prints and photos throughout.
Complete in 24 pages with a sewn left spine, a very small edge of damp staining at the lower right edge, otherwise in very good con
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* White Star Line RMS Olympic
Full front page illustration: The Olympic At Her 900-Foot Pier, New York. Related report inside: Longer Piers For Giant Steamships. Other prints and photos throughout.
Complete in 24 pages with a sewn left spine, a very small edge of damp staining at the lower right edge, otherwise in very good con
Pittsburg Steel Works... Manufacturing of Steel...
Item #658224
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: PITTSBURGH STEEL WORKS - FOLDING BOAT - CAR STARTER - SALT EXTRACTION MACHINE, and much more. These illustrations also have text that goes
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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: PITTSBURGH STEEL WORKS - FOLDING BOAT - CAR STARTER - SALT EXTRACTION MACHINE, and much more. These illustrations also have text that goes
United States Post Office...
Item #658222
April 18, 1896
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 18, 1896 The ftpg. shows: "Letter Canceling Machines in the U.S. Post Office, New York City" with a related article as well.
Page 3 has a report on the 1896 Olympic Games, the first held after being abolished 15 centuries ago. Various prints of: "Gas Machine for Industrial & Domestic Uses" and various other prints... See More
Harris-Corliss Steam Engine...
Item #657960
August 12, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 12, 1876 A great issue, as the front page contains a nice article titled: "The Improved Harris-Corliss Steam Engine" which also contains a very large illustration. With the issue are articles: "Improved Fountain Pen"; "Window Grill at Ratisbon, Bavaria", "Thonger's Devise for Heating Air for Furnaces", "Be... See More
Columbian Exposition... The Indians... the Viking ship...
Item #657933
August 19, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 19, 1893 The front cover has "The World's Columbian Exposition - A View in Columbian Avenue Palace of Manufactures and Liberal Arts" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Chief Luther Jack and Squaw of the Six Nations" (at the Exposition); "The New Imperial Institute, London"; "Rolling Mill engin... See More
Columbian Exposition...
Item #657932
September 2, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 2, 1893 The front cover has "The World's Columbian Exposition - The Great German Search Light" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The World's Columbian Exposition - Bilgram's Exhibit of Cut Bevel Gear Wheels"; "...State Buildings"; "The New Protected Cruiser Detroit"; and more ... See More
Thomas Edison Electricity in 1893...
Item #657814
February 18, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 18, 1893
* Thomas Edison new art of electricity
* Thomas Edison new art of electricity
* Prints - Illustrations
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/prints: Thomas Edison - Electricity - Bath Maine ship yard - Railway Coach - Fire Escape - Sugar Mill in Cub
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Snow yacht sailing... Faust's Stove for railway cars...
Item #657813
March 19, 1887
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 19, 1887
* Snow yacht sailing
* Paris morgue
* Magazine gun for the German Army
* Faust's Stove for railway cars
Illustrations have supporting text. Many interesting advertisements as well. The issue is complete and in very good condition.
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* Snow yacht sailing
* Paris morgue
* Magazine gun for the German Army
* Faust's Stove for railway cars
Illustrations have supporting text. Many interesting advertisements as well. The issue is complete and in very good condition.
Edison's method for powering light bulbs...
Item #657812
October 13, 1883
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 13, 1883
* T. Edison's Method for Powering Light Bulbs
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* T. Edison's Method for Powering Light Bulbs
* The Brooklyn BridgeThis 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "Edison Twelve Hundred Electric Light Machine", "Deep Rock Cuts on Pennsylvnia Railroad Near New York", "B
Perry and Goddard's perpetual revolver...
Item #657811
November 18, 1868
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 18, 1868
* Perry & Goddard's perpetual revolver
* Perry & Goddard's 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".
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Electric Club House of New York City...
Item #657810
March 3, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 3, 1888 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions/prints: "Electric Club House of New York City", "Car Coupling", "Portable Bath", "Thermo-Motor", and much more.
These illustrations also have text that goes
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These illustrations also have text that goes
1916 color print of multiple locomotives...
Item #657742
July 1, 1916
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, July 1, 1916 The cover has a wonderful and highly displayable color cover of a set of three trains, as seen from the point of view of a 4th locomotive's engineer, with steam rising in the foreground. The print shows passengers standing at the back of the caboose of one of the trains the locomotive is trailing. Additional unrelated prints (automotive ads, ... See More
The Vanderbilt International Cup...
Item #657734
October 22, 1904
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 22, 1904
* The Vanderbilt International Car Race
* The Vanderbilt International Car Race
* The Tasmanian Dasure
This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day accompanied by text, which include: The Vanderbilt International Cup Contest", "Steel Training Ship "Cumberland", Recently Launched at Boston Navy Yard", "Battleship "Ge
Early flight... The Curzon Bridge over The Ganges River...
Item #657733
September 26, 1908
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 26, 1908 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "The Aeroplane Flying at a Great Height," "The Construction of the West Aeroplane," "The Narrowing of the Ganges and Construction of the Curzon Bridge," and "Car Fen
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Very early on the motion picture industry...
Item #657732
July 16, 1921
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 16, 1921
The entire ftpg. is an interesting illustration captioned: "Reproducing the Naval Battle of Jutland for the Motion Picture Screen." with a related article within the issue. This is a early pictorial from the infancy of the motion picture industry. For any collection which related to early movies and motion pictures, this is a nice, displaya... See More
All Metal Diving Suit...
Item #657731
August 22, 1914
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 22, 1914
The front cover of the issue is entitled "A Week's Rations for the German Army". Within the issue is "An All Metal Diving Suit"; "this Month's Total Eclipse of the Sun"; "Glimpses of the European Fighting Machinery Now in Action"; "Russia's Giant War Flyers" and many more art... See More
First attempt to fly across the English Channel... Baseball at night...
Item #657730
July 31, 1909
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 31, 1909
* First attempt to fly across the English Channel
* Early airplane - aviation
The front page has two halfpg. photos: "The First Attempt to Fly Across The English Channel." The top photo shows Hubert Latham in flight above the English Channel, & the other Latham taking off from the cliff at Sangatte, France (see). There is a report i... See More
First automobile advertisement in America...
Item #657504
August 6, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 6, 1898 A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue).
The top of the back page has an advertisement headed
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The inventing of the spray painter... The Squadron of Columbus...
Item #657503
April 29, 1893
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 29, 1893 The front cover has "The World's Columbian Exposition - The Painting Machine" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Pearl Button Industry"; "Imlah's Unicycle"; "The Squadron of Columbus - The Santa Maria Nina and Pinta"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complet... See More
Patent cow-milker... publication on inventions...
Item #657502
January 24, 1863
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 24, 1863 The front cover has an illustration entitled "The Celebrated Patent Cow-Milker" and "Colvin's Breast Pump" with an accompanying article. Within the issue are: "Lane's Patent Potato-Digger"; "Swift's Patent Chimney-Fastener"; "Drake's Patent Churn Power" and additional articles an... See More
First person to die by means of the electric chair...
Item #657300
August 16, 1890
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 16, 1890 Page 2 has an entire column taken up with an historic report headed: "The First Electrical Execution" being a report of the electrocution of William Kemmler, the first person to be legally executed by the electric chair. A fascinating article with interesting & graphic details of the process, and even more significant to have this re... See More
Beginning of the automobile age...
Item #657293
January 27, 1900
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 27, 1900 This issue features one of the earliest cover presentations of an automobile to be found in any publication--and great to have in this title. Full ftpg. shows the "Locomobile" with a sectional view showing the engine, boiler & tanks, plus an illustration of it "On the Road".
Yet another diagram of it inside with a detailed... See More
Jamaica Bay... Time Recorder for Flying Machines...
Item #656934
July 2, 1910
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, NY, July 2, 1910 The issue contains a full front page illustration: "The Jamaica Bay Improvement," which shows an aerial view of Jamaica Bay - with Rockaway Beach in the foreground & Manhattan in the distant background. An inside page has a related article.
Also present is a full page report with four photos: "An Electric Time Recorder For F... See More
Louis Pasteur... The inventor of the Polka...
Item #656912
October 12, 1895
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 12, 1895 This paper has a front page print and article of: LOUIS PASTEUR. This moving article highlights not only this amazing man's life work but his character as well. A very good insight into a remarkable man.
Also on the front page is an article "The Inventor of the Polka."
Inside the issue is: "The Tool Steel Industry"; ... See More
West Jersey and Seashore Railroad...
Item #656908
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
Palace Hotel in Denver...
Item #656874
May 21, 1892
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 21, 1892 The front cover has "Iron and Steel in Large Buildings -- The Palace Hotel, Denver, Col." with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Fast Ships in Prospect" with illustrations of "The City of Paris" and "The City of New York"; "Morris' Railway Signal"; "Improved Locomotive Steam Cr... See More
The discovery of x-rays by accident... Vanderbilt's Biltmore castle...
Item #656847
February 1, 1896
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 1, 1896 Page 3 has a notable report "Prof. Roentgen's Discovery" which is the accounting of how the discovery of x-rays was made by accident.
The front page shows the United States Navy Yard in New York. Also within the issue are articles: "A Twenty-Five Cent Bicycle" made of wood; Mr. Vanderbilt's estate, Biltmore showing two ... See More
Theatrical special effects... Indian motorcycle...
Item #656335
April 26, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 26, 1913 The full ftpg. shows: "A Fireless Fire on the State - 16 Men & Elaborate Devices are Required to Produce the Effect". More inside with article: "The Elements on the Stage - Thunder Lightning, Wind, Rain and Fire" with 5 additional prints on how those effects are produced.
Near the back is a nice, illustrated advertisement... See More
George Eastman receives a patent for his camera...
Item #656333
September 22, 1888
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 22, 1888 Although quite significant for any collector of vintage cameras, one of the back page has the "Index of Inventions" showing over 100 which have recently been awarded, one being: "Camera, G. Eastman....388,850". This was for his first roll film not requiring support.
Various illustrations of recent invention of the day, many q... See More
First automobile advertisement in America...
Item #656304
December 10, 1898
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 10, 1898 A very significant issue in the history of automobiles, as the noted reference work "Kane's Famous First Facts" records that the first automobile advertisement ever published in America is on the back page (not the very first appearance, which was in the July 30, 1898 issue).
The top of the back page has an advertisement heade
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Tractor... Cow milker...
Item #656303
February 17, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 17, 1877 The front page of the issue contains a large illustration "Frick & Co.'s Eclipse Agricultural Engine" and accompanying article. Within the issue is "Secchi's Solar Photographic Instrument"; "Melling's Improvements in Safety Valves"; "Knollin's Cow Milker"; "Hydraulic Punching Mac... See More
Making Ivory Soap float... A new fire escape...
Item #656211
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
How cartoons are made...
Item #656197
October 14, 1916
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 14, 1916 The entire front page is taken up with an illustration captioned: "Animated Cartoons In the Making: Filming the Successive Drawings." showing a man doing just that. An inside page is entirely devoted to: "Animated Cartoons in the Making--How 16,000 Drawings are Prepared & Photographed in Producing 1000 Feet of Motion Picture Fil... See More
Very early typewriter, with an illustration...
Item #655452
December 6, 1856
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 6, 1856 An inside page has a fascinating article and illustration of: "Cooper's Hand Printing Machine" with a descriptive article headed: "Hand Printing Machine". The "Virtual Antique Typewriter Museum" notes that this is a unique piece; only one example of this machine is known to exist.
This may well be the earliest pri... See More
Manufacturing of toys and dolls in 1902...
Item #655240
December 6, 1902
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, Dec. 6, 1902 The front page contains has nine photos showing the manufacturing of toys and dolls with related article inside. Nice for display.
Other topics throughout. Complete with all 16 pages, nice condition.
Color cover of the Panama-Pacific Exposition...
Item #655056
December 6, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN - "Panama-Pacific International Exposition" issue, New York, Dec. 6, 1913 Features a very nice color cover of the Exposition. Also a nice doublepg. of photos inside. Color back cover for "Victor Talking Machine".
The complete issue, never bound nor trimmed, minimal wear & light dirtiness at the margins, good condition.
Color cover of the Panama-Pacific Exposition...
Item #655055
December 6, 1913
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN - "Panama-Pacific International Exposition" issue, New York, Dec. 6, 1913 Features a very nice color cover of the Exposition. Also a nice doublepg. of photos inside. Color back cover for "Victor Talking Machine".
The complete issue, never bound nor trimmed, nice condition.
Unique unicycle...
Item #655051
December 12, 1914
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 12, 1914 The duo-tone cover has "Motor-Driven Unicycle Stabilized by a Cyroscope" with accompanying article. Also inside is: "The Seed Supply and the War" "New York State Barge Canal" and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
Sixteen pages, a discrete library stamp in the upper right corner, nice condition.&n... See More
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