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Item # 222770

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February 13, 1869
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 13, 1869

* Bicycles

This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day with accompanying text which include: "Notes on the Velocipede", "Douglas Patent Hay Loader", "Waters' Feed-Water Heater", and "Weston's Patent Improved Centrifugal".

Historical Background: Scientific American is a popular science magazine, published (first weekly and later monthly) since August 28, 1845, making it the oldest continuously published magazine in the United States. It brings articles about new and innovative research to the amateur and lay audience.