SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 26, 1909  The front page has two graphics relating the huge size of the "Zeppelin II" with a related article inside. Another page has 5 photos of: "The Latest French & German Aeroplanes and Airships" with a related article.
Under the lengthy: "Index of Inventions" near the back is an inconspicuous entry for a patent issued for: "Base ball. B.F. Shibe...#924696" which was for the first cork-centered baseball, issued to Ben Shibe. A notable item in the evolution of baseball equipment. Its World Series debut occurred in 1910.
Complete in 20 pages, some damage to the back leaf, various older mends at several margins, a bit irregular at the spine from disbinding, a library stamp at the top.