Harlem River Railroad Bridge... Army rifle...
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 31, 1892 The front cover has "Moving the Great Tower of the Harlem River Railroad Bridge - General View of Old and of Temporary Bridge" with accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Bidel Menagerie"; "The New Army Magazine Rifle"; "John Strong Newberry"; and other illustrations, articles and advertisements.
Complete in sixteen pages and in very nice condition.
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