Scientific American
Scientific American
Inventions... Singer book sewing machine...
Item #152127
October 07, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 7, 1876 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: SINGER BOOK SEWING MACHINE - CAR TRUCK FRAME DRILLING MACHINE - IMPROVED LINK BLOCK FOR LOCOMOTIVE & Much More (SEE PHOTOS). These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.
Very i... See More
A sewing machine for book binders...
Item #589000
October 07, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 7, 1876 The front pages features a nice print and article on: "The Singer Book-Sewing Machine, the article headed: "A Bookbinder's Sewing Machine.
A wealth of other inventions and innovations reported as well.
Sixteen pages, nice condition.
Inventions and vintage ads... Steam Fire Engines...
Item #678126
October 14, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 14, 1876 The front page has: THE CENTENNIAL - TRAIL OF STEAM FIRE ENGINES. Additionally, the issue has many of the latest inventions of the day including: POCKET LUNG TESTER - AIR PUMP - IMPROVED BUILDING BLOCKS - ELECTROPLATING and more. Furthermore, there are 2 pages of vintage ads including: U.S. Piano Company from New York & J.A. Fay &... See More
Car steam brake... Shoemaking...
Item #202335
October 21, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 21, 1876 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: CAR STEAM BRAKE - SCROLL SAW - SHOEMAKING & more, including related text.
Tobacco Leaf Stringer.... Fish Hooks...
Item #678124
October 28, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 28, 1876 The front page of this issue has images and content for: TOBACCO LEAF STRINGER and MAIN'S MILLING ATTACHMENT FOR LATHES. Additionally, the inside pages contain many inventions of the day including: FISH HOOKS - ENGINE INDICATOR and more. The last 2 pages have vintage ads including: The Bigelow Engine, The Trade Engine, The Quarrying... See More
Early boats of the world...
Item #152610
November 04, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 4, 1876 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: "CURIOUS BOATS AT THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION 1876"... See More
Glass making... Centennial Exhibition...
Item #678125
November 11, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 11, 1876 The front page has several images and details concerning "GLASS MAKING AT THE CENTENNIAL EXHIBITION". Additionally, there is coverage for the latest inventions of the day including: "FLOUR BOLT", "ELECTROMAGNETIC ENGINE", "BALE TIE", and more.
This 16 page issue is in nice condition.... See More
1876 Scientific American...
Item #202331
November 18, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 18, 1876 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: PORTABLE SAWMILL - SHOE SCOLLOPING - TOOL GRINDING MACHINE & more, including related text.
Early grinding knife machine...
Item #152614
December 09, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 9, 1876 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: "EMERY WHEEL KNIFE-GRINDING MACHINE".
The Centennial Exposition...
Item #150947
December 30, 1876
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, SUPPLEMENT, New York, Dec. 30, 1876 Nice full front page illustration of: "The International Exhibit of 1876--General View, Interior of the Main Building". Additional articles and illustrations within.
Complete in 14 pages with a bit of wear at the spine, otherwise good condition.
Inventions and devices from 1877...
Item #150151
January 01, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 1877 The latest inventions & devices for industry & the home during this period of industrial development. Many illustrations with one on the front page.
Complete in 16 pages and in good condition.
PLEASE NOTE: The photos are representative of the issue, you will receive a randomly dated issue from within the year.
Hydraulic locomotive...
Item #612651
February 10, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 10, 1877 The front page has a very interesting illustration captioned: "Novel Hydraulic Railway Locomotive" showing what essentially looks like a paddlewheel-powered flume ride. A related front page article as well.
Inside the issue is "Guardiola's Sugar and Coffee Machinery"; "Blaisdell's Upright Moulding Machin... See More
Hydraulic locomotive...
Item #671162
February 10, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 10, 1877 The front page has a very interesting illustration captioned: "Novel Hydraulic Railway Locomotive" showing what essentially looks like a paddlewheel-powered flume ride. A related front page article as well.
Inside the issue is "Guardiola's Sugar and Coffee Machinery" "Blaisdell's Upright Moulding Machine... See More
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
Building the Brooklyn Bridge...
Item #706032
March 10, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 10, 1877
* Brooklyn Bridge - East River
* Under construction print
The front page has a large illustration: "The Foot Bridge Over The East River, New York." as well as three diagrams relating to the construction of the foot bridge, and a report: "The East River Bridge." better known today as the Brooklyn Bridge.
Sixteen pages, ... See More
Tprpedo Warfare...
Item #202346
March 17, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 17, 1877
This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: PNEUMATIC - MECHANICAL FLIGHT - ROTARY PUMP - & much more. The front cover has the nice print: "Admiral Porter's System Of Torpedo Warfare".
Interesting period advertisements are pres... See More
Pneumatic message system...
Item #613211
March 24, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 24, 1877 The front page features a large illustration "Pneumatic Transmission in New York City" with an accompanying article and more illustrations inside. Inside the issue is "New Experiments in Mechanical Flight" with illustrations; "Houyoux' Rotary Pump"; and more illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete i... See More
Torpedoes...
Item #152001
April 21, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 21, 1877 This issue has front page illustration of the: "TORPEDO EXPERIMENTS AT CHERBOURG, FRANCE". This illustration also has related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition.
Professor Gray's Telephone in New York and Philadelphia...
Item #206543
April 28, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, April 28, 1877, from New York. This issue contains the following prints, articles, and/or ads: Watson's Gap Lathe; The Ironclad Man-of-War Alexandra; Professor Gray's Telephone; and other articles. See photos for details.
Silverware manufacturing in 1874...
Item #642178
May 12, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 12, 1877 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: MANUFACTURING OF SILVERWARE - BRYANT VASE - CALCULATING MACHINE - FIRE ESCAPE & much more, with related text.
Hoboken Railroad...
Item #577315
May 26, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 26, 1877 This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Engineering Works, Hoboken, NJ - Milling Machine - Pompeii scenes and more. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them along with additional articles and advertisements Very interesting advert
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Billiard tables...
Item #540451
July 14, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 14, 1877
* Billiard Table
* Carnivorous Plants
This issue contains the following prints and/or articles: Collender's Improved Billiard Table", "Improved Billiard Ball Holder", "Curious Carnivorous Plants", "Catastrophism in Geology", and much more.
This issue is in good condition, save for a small library stamp at... See More
Making shot...
Item #152222
July 28, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 28, 1877 This paper contains front page prints and article of: THE MANUFACTURE OF SHOT. POURING THE MELTED LEAD.
Building the Brooklyn Bridge...
Item #620994
August 04, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 4, 1877 The front page features two prints & an article: "Cable Making of the East River Bridge" which we now know as the Brooklyn Bridge.
Sixteen pages, a bit irregular at the spine, good condition.
Building the Brooklyn Bridge... The sea monster...
Item #636295
August 04, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 4, 1877
* Brooklyn Bridge - East River
* Under construction print
The front page features two prints & an article: "Cable Making of the East River Bridge" which we now know as the Brooklyn Bridge. The balance of the issue is taken up with reports of other inventions and scientific/mechanical improvements. Also included: "The Sea M... See More
Building the Brooklyn Bridge... The sea monster...
Item #639721
August 04, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 4, 1877 The front page features two prints & an article: "Cable Making of the East River Bridge" which we now know as the Brooklyn Bridge. The balance of the issue is taken up with reports of other inventions and scientific/mechanical improvements. Also included: "The Sea Monster" with two illustrations of it.
Sixteen pages, very n... See More
Early on the Brooklyn Bridge...
Item #706031
August 11, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 11, 1877
* Brooklyn Bridge - East River
* Under construction illustrations
The front page features a print of: "The Great Suspension Bridge Between New York & Brooklyn - The Cable Fastenings", being the famous Brooklyn Bridge. Much inside, including: "Havens' New Telephone" and a nice print: "The Great Suspension Bri... See More
Can a pitcher make a ball curve?
Item #688586
August 18, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 18, 1877 Inside has an interesting article headed: "Curving a Base Ball" which begins: "I see by a reply to one of your correspondents that you seem to doubt the possibility of this feat. That a ball may be thrown with a curve seems to be an undisputed proposition among players..." with the balance of the article explaining--scientifica... See More
Fireless locomotive...
Item #611414
October 20, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 20, 1877 The front cover continues a halfpage illustration "Fireless Locomotive For Street Railways" which has an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Baromotor"; "Root's Blower for Mine Ventilation"; "Automatic Fire Extinguisher"; "Small Geared Locomotives"; and more illustrations, articl... See More
Item #202367
November 24, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN New York, November 24, 1877 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 SEWAGE TUNNEL - TILE MAKING MACHINE - FLOURING MILL - BORING MACHINE & more, including related text.
Ice making machine...
Item #202366
December 01, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 1, 1877 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: ICE MAKING MACHINE - SUGAR CANE GRINDING MILL - FOLDING BOOK CASE - TRICYCLE & more, including related text.
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph...
Item #701605
December 22, 1877
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 22, 1877
* Inventor Thomas Edison
* The phonograph invented
* Best title to have this in ?
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 ... See More
Early cash recording machine... Early gas masks...
Item #671191
February 16, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 16, 1878 The front page features: "The Cash Recording Machine" with an accompanying article.
Inside has: "Appliances for Supporting Life In Irrespirable Media" or what we might call a gas mask. Also: "Wise's Ice Cream Beater" with text; and much more on the latest inventions of the day.
Sixteen pags, minor repai
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Inside has: "Appliances for Supporting Life In Irrespirable Media" or what we might call a gas mask. Also: "Wise's Ice Cream Beater" with text; and much more on the latest inventions of the day.
Sixteen pags, minor repai
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
Thomas Edison invents the phonograph...
Item #710966
March 30, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 30, 1878
* Historic Phonograph invention
* Thomas Edison - inventor
Page 3 has a nice 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 idea of its performances. Fully famili... See More
Large illustration of an early Gatling Gun...
Item #674683
April 13, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 13, 1878 The prime content within this issue is: "THE GATLING GUN IN A MAN-OF-WAR'S TOP". Also present are: "MASON'S OUTRIGGER HOIST", "CLEMINSON'S FLEXIBLE WHEEL BASE SYSTEM", "STEAM POWER MOLDING MACHINE", and more.
Other illustrations and descriptions of the latest inventions and improvements o... See More
Aerial balloon torpedo... Ostrich farming...
Item #684627
May 11, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN New York, May 11, 1878 Among the articles with prints is a full front page print: "The Balloon Torpedo" which includes n article on how it works: "Aerial Warfare".
There are also two full pages on: "Ostrich Farming in South Africa" which includes 8 prints, and also: "The Premier Tricycle".
Sixteen pages, a few discrete archival me... 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 08, 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
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
First issue of what was meant to be a temporary magazine...
Item #697548
July 13, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, January 1, 1876 This is the first issue published: the volume 1, number 1 issue. It 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 ... 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.
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 in Paris before being shipped to the United States...
Item #699597
September 07, 1878
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 7, 1878
* Statue of Liberty construction
* Frederic Auguste Bartholdi
The prime feature would be: "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
With the original & very decorative outer wrappers......
Item #633741
September 07, 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
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 02, 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
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
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.
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