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Item # 565374
September 24, 1853
SCIENTIFIC  AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 24, 1853  The front page has both an article and two illustrations on: "Miller's Sewing Machine" which was one of the earliest to be commercially developed (see photos).  The text is very descriptive on how the machine works.
Complete in 8 pages, other scientific developments on the inside pages, some slight rubbing at folds, generally nice.