SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN--"Automobile Number", New York, Jan. 16, 1909  See the photos for the great color cover, captioned: "Speed Rivals" showing an early racing car attempting to go faster than the biplane seen above it.  An extremely displayable cover!  The entire issue focuses on the automobile industry with many photos, and even the ads are largely automobile-themed (see photos). The complete issue and never bound nor trimmed. Great condition.