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663479

The steel industry in 1903... The schoolship "Young America"...

Item #663479

December 12, 1903

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 12, 1903  The color cover has, "IRON AND STEEL," which is followed by multiple pages of additional articles and photos describing various aspects of the iron industry at the turn of the century. Another article and large photo has: "THE FLOATING SCHOOLSHIP 'YOUNG AMERICA'". The inside cover has a nice ad for Oldsmobile. This ... See More  

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660926

Hudson River Suspension Bridge...

Item #660926

January 06, 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  

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659789

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  

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658709

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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658227

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  

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657932

Columbian Exposition...

Item #657932

September 02, 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  

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657813

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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657812

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
* 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
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657811

Perry and Goddard's perpetual revolver...

Item #657811

November 18, 1868

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 18, 1868



* 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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657810

Electric Club House of New York City...

Item #657810

March 03, 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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657742

1916 color print of multiple locomotives...

Item #657742

July 01, 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  

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657734

The Vanderbilt International Cup...

Item #657734

October 22, 1904

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, 22, 1904



* 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
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657733

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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657732

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  

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657731

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  

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657730

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  

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657504

First automobile advertisement in America...

Item #657504

August 06, 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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657502

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  

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657299

Electric baseball "scoreboard" for remote "viewing"...

Item #657299

January 24, 1891

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 24, 1891 An inside page has 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 the ar... See More  

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657294

From the beginning of the movie industry...

Item #657294

April 17, 1897

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 17, 1897  The entire front page is taken up with 4 images which essentially signal the beginning days of the motion picture industry. The caption is: "Photography As An Adjunct to Theatrical Representation" showing men filming the advance of a train, to be used in a theater: "The Biograph at Work in a New York Theater".

Other images ar... See More  

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657292

The art of throwing a baseball, with illustrations...

Item #657292

July 31, 1886

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 31, 1886  An inside page has a fascinating full page of text and illustrations on: "The Art Of Pitching In Baseball" written by noted baseball pioneer Henry Chadwick.

Perhaps not surprising given this is a scientific magazine, the analysis of the "pitch" is very scientific.

The prints shown are captioned: "Diagram of the Rota
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657044

Electric baseball "scoreboard" for remote "viewing"...

Item #657044

January 24, 1891

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 24, 1891 An inside page has 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 the art... See More  

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656934

Jamaica Bay... Time Recorder for Flying Machines...

Item #656934

July 02, 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  

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656912

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  

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656908

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  

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656847

The discovery of x-rays by accident... Vanderbilt's Biltmore castle...

Item #656847

February 01, 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  

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656335

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  

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656333

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  

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656304

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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656303

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  

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656211

Making Ivory Soap float... A new fire escape...

Item #656211

April 01, 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  

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655055

Color cover of the Panama-Pacific Exposition...

Item #655055

December 06, 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.

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654519

Early airplanes nearly collide...

Item #654519

June 20, 1914

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 20, 1914  Full front page duotone photo: " A Close Shave In The Air" shows two planes in a near mid-air collision. Report inside with 5 photos and a diagram: "The Langley Aeroplane Construction and Control Mechanism".

Complete in 16 pages, a small piece from the lower blank margin, several archival mends inside & several tears ... See More  

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654087

Ice skating chair...

Item #654087

November 09, 1867

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 9, 1867  The front cover of this issue is "The Turkish Mosque in the Paris Exposition" an accompanying article inside. Within the issue is: "Althouse's Combined Scissors and Buttonhole Cutter"; "Adamson's Skating Device"; "Swinnerton's Horse Hay Rake and Gatherer"; and additional illustrations, article... See More  

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653739

Thomas Edison invention from 1891...

Item #653739

July 25, 1891

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 25, 1891



* Thomas Edison invention

* Electric Motor & Dynamo


This 16 page issue is in nice condition (except for some front page margin wear) and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following: Edison Motor - Mixer - Edison Motor Switch, with corresponding text (see images f
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653251

Tea culture in India...

Item #653251

June 10, 1876

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 10, 1876  The front page has "Balestrieri's System of Illumination" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Centennial Exposition"; "Walton's Turbine Water Wheel"; "The Culture and Preparation of Tea in Sikkim, India"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.

Complete in sixteen pa... See More  

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653249

"A Talk with Wilbur Wright"...

Item #653249

October 23, 1909

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 23, 1909  The front of the issue contains two illustrations "The 'Narwahl' Cruising at the Surface" and "The 'Narwahl' Latest and Largest of the United States Submarines" with an accompanying article inside. Inside the issue is a text report "A Talk with Wilbur Wright"; "The Aviation Meet at Berlin and L... See More  

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653248

Silk industry in India...

Item #653248

November 02, 1895

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 2, 1895  The cover has "The Cotton States Exhibition, Atlanta, GA" with accompanying article. Also inside is: "Long's Machine for Sawing Mouldings"; "The Silk Industry in India"; "Fair Haven and Westville Electric Railroad"; "The Transsiberian Railway"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisem... See More  

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652553

Early Fire Escape...

Item #652553

February 23, 1889

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, February 23, 1889. This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following prints: GUN FACTORY - WIRE TIGHTENER - BRAKE SHOE - EAR PIERCER - FIRE ESCAPE - STEP LADDER & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in the day when ... See More  

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652384

For the ballooning enthusiast... Failed attempt to cross the Atlantic...

Item #652384

September 13, 1873

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 13, 1873  A nice issue for any ballooning enthusiast as the front page is taken up with 3 prints, the largest captioned: "The Great Transatlantic Balloon" with prints of its "aeronauts" and a detailed article. In reality they were forced to land in New England, never making it across any water, however this was the first attempt to cros... See More  

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651721

Panama Canal...

Item #651721

March 07, 1914

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 7, 1914  The color-cover front cover has "Problem of the Navy -- II. Sea Power and Our Foreign Policies The Navigating Lights of the Canal How the Lock Gates of Panama will be worked". Inside the issue is: "Waterspouts"; "A Great Brass Brain"; "Navigating Lights for the Panama Canal"; and more articles, illustrations... See More  

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651720

Radiography and X-Rays... Photos of the Cheyenne Indians...

Item #651720

April 11, 1896

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, April 11, 1896  The full ftpg. is a nice print: "M. De Morgan's Discoveries at Dahshur - Morgan Lifting a Golden Crown from the Mummy of Queen Khnemit at Dahshur". Page 2 has more on this with: "Ancient Egyptian Goldsmith's Work Discovered at Dahshur".

Other prints include: "With the Northern Cheyennes" "
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651496

The Russian telescope... Illusion tricks revealed...

Item #651496

April 07, 1883

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 7, 1883  The full ftpg. is taken up with an article and nice print of: "the Great Russian Telescope" at Pulkow, Russia. Inside has an article with 3 prints on: "Scientific Illusions - The Living Half Of A Woman" and: "Explanatory of the Talking Head".

Sixteen pages, very nice  condition.

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651495

Equatorial telescope... Giant Heron...

Item #651495

December 15, 1883

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 15, 1883  The ftpg. is taken up with an article and print of: "The Great Equatorial Telescope of the Paris Observatory".  Inside has a print & article of the: "Giant Heron" among other prints & articles.

Sixteen pages, very nice condition.

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651489

Double-deck streets... Coca-Cola advertisement...

Item #651489

June 22, 1907

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 22, 1907  The full front page is an interesting print: "Double-Deck Streets - A Relief for Traffic Congestion" with an accompanying article inside. Also within: "The Government Trials for the New U. S. Submarine 'Octopus'" "The Wellman Polar Airship Expedition" "Mechanical Masterpieces of the Eighteenth Century&quo... See More  

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651478

Skagway, Alaska...

Item #651478

January 11, 1908

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 11, 1908  The full ftpg. is a nice photo: "The Docks at Skagway, the Starting Point of the White Pass and Yukon Railroad". Inside has a related article: "The Most Wonderful Railroad of the North" with an additional 3 photos.

Sixteen pages, ever bound nor trimmed, minimal margin wear, good condition.

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651298

Paper making...

Item #651298

October 04, 1913

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 4, 1913  The color-cover is an illustration of men working in a factory. Inside the issue is: "The New Argentine Dreadnought 'Rivadavia'"; "How Trees Are Converted Into Paper"; "How the Government Tests Paper"; "Recent Improvements in the Refrigerating Industry"; "A Car Designed for the New Subway"... See More  

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650812

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  

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$30.00
650087

Electric Edison torpedo...

Item #650087

July 26, 1890

SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 26, 1890  The front page has an illustrations "The Sims-Edison Electric Torpedo -- The Torpedo at Full Speed -- Sectional View of the Torpedo" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Steel Cruiser Chicago, as She Appeared in the Mediterranean"; "Redwood Logging in California"; and more illustrations, articl... See More  

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649935

Niagra Falls Industrial Number...

Item #649935

March 03, 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.



Complete in 16 pages, measuring about 11 by 15 1/2 inches, has very tiny... See More  

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$46.00
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