Historic Newspapers: Scientific American
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Item #683410SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 15, 1879 The front page has 3 illus: "The Brewing Of Ale", the largest shows "Racking Off Vats", plus an article about P. Ballantine & Sons Brewery (Albany N.Y.), which continues inside and has another illus: "The Mash Tub And Malting Kilns".
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Item #665103SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 5, 1879 This issue contains prints and related images of the following: an acoustic apparatus, the Pennsylvania Mower, the Herreshoff Torpedo, the Fuller Electric Light, Dean's Hydraulic Packing Press, and more.
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Item #206963SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN July 12, 1879. This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: GAS EXHAUSTER GOVERNOR - CUFF HOLDER - SEWER TRAP - DRAG SAW & Much More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them. Very interesting advertisements as well, back in... Read full description -
Item #205413SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 19, 1879 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: DRILLING SCOW - TUG COUPLING - WATER WHEEL - PROPELLING APPARATUS - SCOW DRILLING &... Read full description -
Item #684626SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 26, 1879
* Early photography use of electric lighting
The front page has a large illustration of: "Photographs By Electric Light" with a related article as well.
Inside pages have the following prints of interest: "The Exeter Steam Engine" "New Steam Car" and... Read full description -
Item #205410SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 23, 1879 This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions: MERIDIAN CIRCLE - SYSTEM OF STEAM HEATING - STRAW CUTTER & much more. -
Item #695813SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, October 11, 1879. The prime collectible content is: "Winter's Fire Escape Ladder", which includes an illustration. Additional illustrations with supporting text include: Rosset's Clock, a Drag Saw, Weighing Scales, a Demagnetizing Watch and more. Another article (with illustration is of... Read full description -
Item #556263SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 15, 1879
* Faber's gold pen and pencil factory
This 16 page issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and/or prints: Rock crusher - Sleeping car berth - drawing apparatus & More. These illustrations also have text that goes along with them.
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Item #152031SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 15, 1879 See the photo below for the very nice full front page article with 8 illustrations captioned: "Faber's Gold Pen and Pencil Factory". A very displayable front page! You get the complete 16 page issue which is in great... Read full description -
Item #174440HARPER'S WEEKLY, New York, March 27, 1880 Front full pg. Nast illus. of "Boom! - And Off It Went." Inside is a full pg. containing six illus. pertaining to "Grant's Visit to Mexico - The Arrival at Vera Cruz." One 1/2 pg. illus. and one 1/4 pg. illus. pertaining to "Professor Nordenskjold's Reception at Naples,... Read full description -
Item #554560SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY, April 17,1880
* Capture of Finback Whale
* Mr. Edison's Horseshoe Lamps
This paper is 16 pages in length. Inside this issue there are two illustration and a report: "Capture of a Large Finback Whale". Says this type of whale is the most dangerous to attack and the least profitable. Also, there is an... Read full description -
Item #554645SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 15, 1880
* Shirts and Collars
This issue is 16 pages in length. The front page has 6 illustrations of the "Manufacture Of Shirts and Collars--Geo. P. Ide, Bruce & Co., Troy, N.Y.". The two largest illustrations show the "Stitching Room" and "The Cutting Room", with 3 of the... Read full description -
Item #647959SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 22, 1880 The front page has "Babcock & Wilcox Boilers at the Standard Oil Company's Refinery Greenpoint, L.I." with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Novel Swimming Device"; "The Holden Ice Machine"; "Pike's Hot-Blast Boiler Furnace";... Read full description -
Item #671196SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 22, 1880 The front page has "Babcock & Wilcox Boilers at the Standard Oil Company's Refinery Greenpoint, L.I." with an accompanying article.
Inside has: "Novel Swimming Device" "The Holden Ice Machine" "Pike's Hot-Blast Boiler Furnace"... Read full description -
Item #671165SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 22, 1880 The front page has "Babcock & Wilcox Boilers at the Standard Oil Company's Refinery Greenpoint, L.I." with an accompanying article.
Inside has: "Novel Swimming Device" "The Holden Ice Machine" "Pike's Hot-Blast Boiler Furnace"... Read full description -
Item #696619SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 22, 1880 The front page has "Babcock & Wilcox Boilers at the Standard Oil Company's Refinery Greenpoint, L.I." with an accompanying article.
Inside has: "Novel Swimming Device" "The Holden Ice Machine" "Pike's Hot-Blast Boiler Furnace"... Read full description -
Item #619805SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 12, 1880
* Thomas Alva Edison
* Phonograph invention
An inside page has a brief yet noteworthy report under: "Patent Office Items" reading: "Mr. Edison has just obtained a new patent for improvements on his original phonograph, by which the machine is made to speak to... Read full description -
Item #671194SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Aug. 7, 1880 The front page is entirely taken up with six illustrations captioned: "Wine Making--The Urbana Wine Company, Hammondsport, N.Y." with the largest print showing workers in the finishing room.
A very nice & displayable issue for any wine collector.
Relating to this, inside has... Read full description -
Item #548944SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 11, 1880
* Hermance Machine Company : Williamsport
* Point Bridge, Pittsburgh
The front page features an engraving of: "The Point Bridge Pittsburg, Pa." with a related article as well (see photos).
Among the many inside page illustrations and articles on the latest... Read full description -
Item #589423SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 1, 1881 Inside has an interesting illustration and article on a: "Novel Road Engine" with the print captioned: "Warrington's Road Engine". It is described as an early internal combustion engine: "...The fuel, which is at the same time the motive agent, is common illuminating... Read full description -
Item #180041(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 10 issues dating from 1881 thru 1906. Many photos and illustrations of the latest inventions and scientific improvements and gimmicks of the era. All are complete issues in nice condition.This item is not eligible for free shipping. -
Item #559506(15) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 15 2nd-rate issues from 1880's and 1890's, containing many photos or illustrations, providing a nice look at the latest inventions and scientific improvements of the 19th century. Offered at a discount due to minor imperfections (slight staining, edge tears, library ink stamps, etc.) making them... Read full descriptionThis item is not eligible for free shipping.
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Item #649278(15) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 15 2nd-rate issues from 1880's and 1890's, containing many photos or illustrations, providing a nice look at the latest inventions and scientific improvements of the 19th century. Offered at a discount due to minor imperfections (slight staining, edge tears, library ink stamps, etc.) making them... Read full descriptionThis item is not eligible for free shipping.
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Item #649312(10) SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York A lot of 10 issues dating from 1881 thru 1906. Many photos and illustrations of the latest inventions and scientific improvements and gimmicks of the era. All are complete issues in nice condition.This item is not eligible for free shipping.
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Item #671189SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 1, 1881 Inside has an interesting illustration and article on a: "Novel Road Engine" with the print captioned: "Warrington's Road Engine". It is described as an early internal combustion engine: "...The fuel, which is at the same time the motive agent, is common illuminating... Read full description -
Item #586812SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 8, 1881 The front cover of the issue is entitled "The Manufacture of Bolts and Nuts - Russell, Burdsall & Ward, Port Chester, N.Y." and is comprised of several illustrations. Within the issue is "Sewer outlet on Tidal River or Sea Shore"; "Jenkin's Improved Valves";... Read full description -
Item #684628SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 22, 1881
* Inventor Thomas Alva Edison
* Dynamo electric generator machine
The front page features an article: "Edison's New Dynamo-Electric Machine" with a half-page illustration of it, plus a quarter page illustration of "The Edison Lamp".
Inside has a wealth... Read full description -
Item #688833SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 19, 1881
* Thomas Alva Edison
* Electric light patent #
Near the back is an inconspicuous yet very significant item under the list of: "Index of Inventions For Which Letters Patent of the United States were Granted in the Week Ending Feb. 15, 1881" is an entry reading: "Electric... Read full description -
Item #152641SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 9, 1881 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. This particular issue has on the front page:... Read full description -
Item #696440SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 16, 1881
* Sheffield's Velocipede Hand Car* Manufacturing in New York - Otis Brothers & Co.* The latest inventions of the day
Page 12 has: "Sheffield's Velocipede Hand Car", with a photo and corresponding article. Other inventions of the day and considerable science/invention, and... Read full description -
Item #597469SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 7, 1881
* Chicago's old water tower
* Survived the Great Chicago Fire
Almost the entire front page is taken up with 2 prints captioned: "North Side Waterworks, Chicago" and an inset showing the "Pumping Engine Room".
There is a related article on the front page as... Read full description -
Item #650812SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 30, 1881 The front cover features "Ellithorp's Boot and Shoe Lasting Machine" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Adjustable Gun Stock"; "The Induction Balance used as a Bullet Finder"; "Maiche's Battery"; "Telescopic Views of the... Read full description -
Item #671190SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Dec. 17, 1881 The entire front page is taken up with five prints captioned: "How Candles are Made. Manufactory of Procter & Gamble, Cincinnati, Ohio." with each print showing a different step in the process. There is some text as well which carries over to pages 4, 5 and 6 and where also are... Read full description -
Item #152611SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 7, 1882 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. This particular issue has on the front page: "ENGRAVING PRECIOUS STONES". -
Item #151991SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 21, 1882 This issue has much invention news and illustrations including front page illustration(s) headed: "THE MANUFACTURE OF HEMLOCK SOLE LEATHER - BRUNSWICK TANNERY OF HOYT BROTHER, NEW YORK". These illustration(s) also have... Read full description -
Item #152612SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 28, 1882 This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. This particular issue has on the front page: "THE... Read full description -
Item #633767SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 4, 1882 The front cover has "The Hudson River Tunnel - New York End" with several small illustrations. Inside the issue is: "Agee's Improved Plow"; "Giles' Drilling Machine"; "Explosion of Two Boilers at Pittsburg, PA" with several illustrations; and more articles,... Read full description -
Item #152151SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 18, 1882 This issue includes four front page illustrations concerning: "The Manufacture Of Soap--Factory Of Proctor & Gamble, Cincinnati, Ohio." Three additional illustrations can be found inside as well as a related article.
This issue is in good condition except for a small library stamp along the upper... Read full description -
Item #656211SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York City, April 1, 1882 Amongst the vast variety of inventions and mechanical improvements which are found throughout this issue--many of which are illustrated--is a fascinating little article titled: "Floating Soap".
Portions of it include: "...the peculiarity of the soap they were... Read full description -
Item #612654SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York City, April 1, 1882 Amongst the vast variety of inventions and mechanical improvements which are found throughout this issue--many of which are illustrated--is a fascinating little article titled: "Floating Soap".
Portions of it include: "...the peculiarity of the soap they were... Read full description -
Item #152692SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN from New York and dated: April 15, 1882. This 16 page magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being... Read full description -
Item #152488SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 29, 1882. This issue has much invention news and illustrations including illustration(s) headed: "Progress of the New East River Bridge at Blackwell's Island". These illustration(s) also have related text as well. This issue is 16 pages and in nice condition. -
Item #671665SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, June 3, 1882 The front page features a nice print of famed scientist Louis Pasteur, with the balance of the page taken up with text on his life and work.
The complete issue, measuring 11 by 15 1/2 inches, very nice condition. -
Item #642501SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 29, 1882 The front page is "The Manufacture of Opium" which is comprised of six illustrations with an accompanying article inside. Inside the issue are: "Drain Cutter"; "Taylor's Cutter Bar for Reapers and Mowers"; "Tasker's Improved Thompson Pulverizer"; "John Scott... Read full description -
Item #657290SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 9, 1882 This issue features a very significant development in the development of motion pictures. An interior page has an article: "The Photographing of Motion" by the famed Mr. Muybridge, whose earlier work on photographing a horse's gallop transformed the way we understood that motion.
Here his work... Read full description -
Item #677973SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 23, 1882 The front cover has: "AMERICAN SEED INDUSTRY - THE GRET SEED FARMS OF DAVID LANDRETH & SONS", which has 6 related vignettes and additional supporting text and photos on inside pages. The inside has: "Meroney's Washing Machine" which is accompanied by an article... Read full description -
Item #702163THE SCIENTIFIC REVIEW, London, England, Oct. 2, 1882 This would seem to be a British version of "Scientific American" with similar content. But most of interest in this issue would be the original blue, outer wrappers. They were typically discarded when the issues were bound into annual volumes, but are present here.
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Item #632205SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 13, 1883 The front cover has "The Great Dry Docks at the Erie Basin, Brooklyn, N.Y." with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "New Hose Coupling"; "Schofield's Log Setting Apparatus for Saw Mills"; "Dutcher's Potato Digger"; and more illustrations, articles... Read full description -
Item #152693SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 24, 1883 Magazine is in nice condition and is loaded with early invention illustrations and descriptions along with several interesting advertisements. Many of the things we use today on a regular basis were just being invented back then. -
Item #631802SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 10, 1883 The front page has "Experimental Applications of Electricity for Balloon Propulsion" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Kriegar's Foundry Cupola"; "The Isometric Governor"; "C. P. Willard & Co's Vertical Engineer"; and more illustrations,... Read full description
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