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  • Baseball arrives in England...  diagram of a diamond and more...
    Item #666220
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, April 13, 1889 An inside page of this issue has an informative article about "Base Ball" that appeared in a London newspaper, beginning: "The arrival in this country of a specially selected team of players will no doubt stimulate the interest on this, the great... Read full description  
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  • Views in Alaska...
    Item #633770
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 13, 1889  The front cover has "The Remarkable Glaciers, Waterfalls, Mountains, and Harbors of Alaska" with an inside article "Views of Alaska". Inside the issue is: "Large Twin Gas Engine"; "Reid's Duplex Pump and Condenser"; and more articles, illustrations and advertisements.
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  • Centrifugal siren...
    Item #671650
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, June 8, 1889  This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following prints: PINCH BAR - STEP LADDER - AIRSHIP - CENTRIFUGAL SIREN & more.
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  • Early burglar alarm...
    Item #205860
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 6, 1889  This 16 page issue is in nice condition and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following prints: CLINICA THERMOMETER - BURGLAR ALARM - PIANO LAMP BRACKET - CHILD'S SWING & much more, including related text.
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  • Thomas Edison partners for a torpedo to protect the American coast...
    Item #150394
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 13, 1889  The full front page is a nice print captioned: "The Sims-Edison Electric Torpedo" with an inside page having a lengthy & detailed article on how the torpedo would work (see). Other illustrations of the latest inventions & improvements of the day.
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  • Cigarettes determined bad for health...
    Item #649008
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 31, 1889  This issue contains illustrations, accompanied by text, of the latest inventions of the day including: "The Cigarette Doomed", "The McCoy Pneumatic Tool", "Fowler's Pipe and Coiling Machine", "An Improved Method of Propelling Sled's", and... Read full description  
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    Item #152277
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY September 7, 1889. This paper has a front page article and print concerning: THE HUDSON RIVER TUNNEL AND THE WORK IN PROGRESS UPON IT(see picture). There is also an internal article and more prints. This paper is in very nice condition with minor foxing. It... Read full description  
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  • Edison patent... Croton Aqueduct Tunnel...
    Item #206511
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY September 14, 1889. This paper has an article and print concerning: THE CLASSIFICATIONS OF PATENTS OF THOMAS EDISON. This article lists all the patents he attained plus how many he made application for.  The frontpage of the issue also contains "The New Croton Aqueduct Tunnel Under the Harlem River". Other... Read full description  
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  • Velocipedes in the English Army... - Early typewriter attachment...

    Velocipedes in the English Army...

    Item #206512
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 30, 1889  Articles with images include: "The Military Bicycle", "Use of Velocipedes In The English Army", "The New Simpson Timber Dry dock at the Brooklyn, NY Navy Yard", "The Proposed Railway Bridge Between England and France", and the "Gledhill's... Read full description  
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  • Velocipedes in the English Army...   Early typewriter attachment...
    Item #628299
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Nov. 30, 1889  Articles with images include: "The Military Bicycle" "Use of Velocipedes In The English Army" "The New Simpson Timber Dry Dock at the Brooklyn, Navy Yard" "The Proposed Railway Bridge Between England & France" and the... Read full description  
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  • Prints of the Canadian Rockies...
    Item #605773
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Dec. 7, 1889 

    * Canadian Rockies

    Pages 1, 2 and 3 are taken up with text and illustrations of: "The Rocky Mountains In British Territory". Some prints are captioned: "View Over Beaver Creek in the Selkirk range" "Starting an Avalanche" "A Bad Bit on Mt. Bonney"... Read full description  
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  • For the mechanically inclined...
    Item #153029
    AMERICAN MACHINIST, New York, 1890  See the photo\ for an example of this title from our archives. As the title would suggest, a periodical for machinists and others who are mechanically minded. Similar to Scientific American in content and format.
    Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos... Read full description  
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  • Fire engine #31... Fire Boat...
    Item #609731
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 1, 1890  This issue includes the following inventions and/or prints: "Fire Engine #31", "Fire Boat", "Cable Grip", "Printer's Galley", "Window Shade", "Car Coupling", "Hedge Fence", "Riverside CA View", and more illustrations,... Read full description  
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  • Much on Henry Stanley, the African explorer...
    Item #645219
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, March 8, 1890 

    * Henry Morton Stanley

    The ftpg. has two prints on the noted African explorer Henry Stanley one showing his arrival at Cairo, Egypt. The article is headed: "Mr. Stanley's Latest African Discoveries" carrying over to page 2.
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  • The Harlem River Canal, New York... 1890...
    Item #684206
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 22, 1890

    The ftpg. has four illustrations of: "The Harlem River Ship Canal", the largest of which shows a "General view of the rock excavation and future course of the canal." A related report is on an inside page and contains a small illustration.
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  • Typewriters, locomotives, chimneys, and more...
    Item #152250
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, NY, April 19, 1890. This paper contains print and article of: Durrin & Sheldon's Type-writer Attachment. There is also an article and print detailing a New Apparatus for Supplying Compressed Air to Locomotives. Also included are four ftpg. illustrations captioned: "Climbing the Great Chimney Of The Clark Thread... Read full description  
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  • Tallapoosa, Georgia...
    Item #669266
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 31, 1890  The photo shows the nice: "Bird's Eye View of Tallapoosa, Showing River, Streets, and Location of Factories" which is found on an inside page.
    The front page has 3 other prints regarding Tallapoosa. An article as well titled: "The Industrial South--Tallapoosa, Ga." begins on the front page... Read full description  
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  • Louis Pasteur...
    Item #669267
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 5, 1890  The front page article is: "Louis Pasteur in His Cabinet at the Pasteur Institute, Paris." It details his discovery of the cure for rabies. 
    Other illustrated articles include: "An Improved Wagon Brake" "Swift's Double Action & Hammerless Revolvers" "Imitation of... Read full description  

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  • Electric Edison torpedo...
    Item #704807
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 26, 1890  The front page has an illustrations "The Sims-Edison Electric Torpedo -- The Torpedo at Full Speed -- Sectional View of the Torpedo" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Steel Cruiser Chicago, as She Appeared in the Mediterranean"; "Redwood Logging in... Read full description  
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  • Louis Pasteur...  Night Balloon...
    Item #564389
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, from New York, dated August 9, 1890. The full front cover of the issue features an illustration of "A Night Balloon Ascension At Paris" with accompanying article. Also within this issue is an illustration of "M. Pasteur in His Cabinet" with article.

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  • Edison's discoveries...
    Item #152195
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 11, 1890  This issue has an article:" EDISON'S ACCIDENTAL DISCOVERIES". Dr. William D. Gentry, a life-long friend reminisces about Thomas Edison. This article gives an interesting look into the man
    . This paper is in very nice condition measures about 11 by 15 1/2 inches and has some minor edge tears... Read full description  
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  • Edison Toy Company meeting...
    Item #152254
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 6, 1890  This paper has an article: EDISON TOY MANUFACTURING COMPANY ANNUAL MEETING. The article details the annual meeting. This paper is in very nice condition measures about 11 by 15.5 inches and has some minor edge tears with no loss.(see picture).
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  • Great Cotton Tree... Salt Industry in New York...
    Item #577345
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, December 13, 1890  The front page features "The Salt Industry of Onondaga County, N. Y." Also within the issue is a nice half page photo/illustration captioned: "The Great Cotton Tree Of Nassau" with a related article on this tree as well, and yet another illustration of the great... Read full description  
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  • Electric baseball "scoreboard" for remote "viewing"...
    Item #657044
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 24, 1891 An inside page has novel new invention headed: "Electrical Sporting Bulletin" which has about half a page of text and two illustrations, one captioned; "Electrical Base Ball Bulletin" and the other: "Diagram of Mechanism & Electrical Connections of the Base Ball... Read full description  
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  • Electric baseball "scoreboard" for remote "viewing"...
    Item #657299
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 24, 1891 An inside page has novel new invention headed: "Electrical Sporting Bulletin" which has about half a page of text and two illustrations, one captioned: "Electrical Base Ball Bulletin" and the other: "Diagram of Mechanism & Electrical Connections of the Base Ball... Read full description  
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  • Electric baseball "scoreboard" for remote "viewing"...
    Item #688830
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 24, 1891  An inside page has novel new invention headed: "Electrical Sporting Bulletin" which has about half a page of text and two illustrations, one captioned: "Electrical Base Ball Bulletin" and the other: "Diagram of Mechanism & Electrical Connections of the... Read full description  
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  • Electric baseball "scoreboard" for remote "viewing"...
    Item #697220
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Jan. 24, 1891  An inside page has a novel new invention headed: "Electrical Sporting Bulletin" which has about half a page of text and two illustrations, one captioned: "Electrical Base Ball Bulletin" and the other: "Diagram of Mechanism & Electrical Connections of the... Read full description  
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  • Charles Goodyear & the rubber industry...
    Item #644753
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Jan. 31, 1891  Among the articles is: "Charles Goodyear" which includes a print of him & a lengthy article on him and the rubber industry. Also within: "Flooding a Circus Ring" "A Theatrical Steamboat" "Water Softening and Purifying Apparatus" "Newer... Read full description  
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  • Washington Navy Yard...
    Item #591867
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 14, 1891 

    * Heavy guns ordinance 
    * Washington Navy Yard 


    The front page has seven illustrations: "Manufacture Of Heavy Ordnance At The Washington Navy Yard", plus a report that concludes inside with two more illustrations. Other articles within the issue are: "Plate Flanging Machine for... Read full description  
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    Item #152392
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, May 16, 1891 Ftpg. illus. and article on the Broadway and Seventh Avenue cable road. Some dirtiness and margin wear.
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  • Thomas Edison invention from 1891...
    Item #653739
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, July 25, 1891

    * Thomas Edison invention
    * Electric Motor & Dynamo

    This 16 page issue is in nice condition (except for some front page margin wear) and contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following: Edison Motor - Mixer - Edison Motor Switch,... Read full description  
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  • Great railway tunnel...
    Item #151545
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 26, 1891  The ftpg. has six illus. of: "The Great Railway Tunnel Under The St. Clair River, Between The United States And Canada." More inside. Good condition.
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  • Historic newspaper item #151569
    Item #151569
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 24, 1891 The ftpg. has six illustrations: "Transportation Of Grain In The United States--The Armour Elevator" in Chicago. Good condition.
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  • Alfred Tennyson...
    Item #644751
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN SUPPLEMENT, New York, Dec. 12, 1891  Among the various articles with prints are: "Alfred Tennyson, Poet Laureate of England", "The New British Cruiser Blake", "The Prince of Wales and Family", and "The Great Bell of the Basilica of the Sacred Heart" "Wildfowl Shooting in Scotland" &... Read full description  
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  • Texas rain makers...
    Item #631496
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 2, 1892  This issue has an outer wrapping of the volume cover. The front page of the issue has "The Lorillard House Boat Caiman, a Luxurious Pleasure Craft" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Texas Rain Making Experiments"; "The Shipman Automatic Self-Contained Pumping... Read full description  
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  • Hudson River tunnel...
    Item #593948
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, January 23, 1892  This issue contains illustrations of the latest inventions of the day including the following inventions and other: Hudson River Tunnel - Motor Car - Train Car Door - Elevator - Boring Machine - Dumping Car - Weed Puller & much more.
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  • Nice front page print of an early locomotive...
    Item #152608
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 20, 1892  The ftpg. features a great illustration captioned: "Compound Locomotive Made by the Rhode Island Locomotive Works" with a related article.
    Inside prints include a fullpg. of: "The World's Columbian Exposition" "The Proposed Odd Fellows' Temple at... Read full description  
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  • Nice front page print of an early locomotive...
    Item #648398
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 20, 1892  The ftpg. features a great illustration captioned: "Compound Locomotive Made by the Rhode Island Locomotive Works" with a related article.
    Inside prints include a fullpg. of: "The World's Columbian Exposition" "The Proposed Odd Fellows' Temple at... Read full description  
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  • Aerial ascensions...
    Item #633772
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 12, 1892  The front cover has "A Fast Locomotive of Forty Years Ago" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Hanlon's Automatic Water Feeder for Low Pressure Steam Boilers"; "Hill Terraces, California"; "Parmenter's Railroad Signal"; "Apparatus for Aerial... Read full description  
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  • Gatling gun for police...
    Item #631814
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, March 19, 1892  The front page has "The Gatling Gun for Police Patrol Service" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "Triple Expansion Surface Condensing Mill Engines"; "Davis' New Family Quilting Machine"; "The Great Overshot Water Wheel at Laxey Isle of Man";... Read full description  
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  • Thomas Edison...  Phonograph...  Stock ticker...
    Item #616732
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 2, 1892  Within this issue is an article "A Talk with Edison" in which Thomas Edison talks personally about the phonograph, telephone, stockticker and much more. A very fascinating insight into this amazing man. 
    There are additional illustrations, articles and advertisements within.
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  • Grant's Tomb...
    Item #633952
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, April 30, 1892  The front cover has "The Grant Monument to be Erected at Riverside Park, New York City" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "The Improved Charter Gas Engine"; "Twin Screw Triple Expansion Engines of H. M. First-Class Cruiser Edgar..."; "Scientific Tricks with Billiard... Read full description  
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  • The Santa Maria... the Grand Canyon...
    Item #632104
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, August 6, 1892 The front cover has "The Santa Maria - A Copy of Columbus' Ship, Recently Built in Spain" with an accompanying article. Inside the issue is: "A New and Useful Telephone"; "A New Mill for Pulverizing"; "The Columbia, our New U.S. Warship"; "Fire Department... Read full description  
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  • Road cleaning machine...  Voice inscribing speech...
    Item #637923
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 3, 1892  The front cover is captioned: "The New High-Service Water Tower, Brooklyn, N. Y., and Prospect Park Plaza". Within the issue are: "Betten's Rotary Engine" "J. J. Astor's Pneumatic Road-Cleaning Machine" "Abbot Rousselot's Apparatus for... Read full description  
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  • Historic newspaper item #208615
    Item #208615
    AMERICAN MACHINIST, New York, Sept. 15, 1892 Described in the masthead as: A Journal For Machinists, Engineers, Founders, Boiler Makers, Pattern Makers And Blacksmiths. About the size of Scientific American. Some wear along the spine, piece missing in the upper right corner affects each... Read full description  
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  • Columbian Exposition... Searching for sunken gold...
    Item #632027
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, September 17, 1892  The front cover has "World's Columbian Exposition - Present Appearance of Buildings" with an accompanying article.  Inside the issue is: "Making Wood Screws"; "Searching for Sunken Gold Near Hell Gate, New York"; and more illustrations,... Read full description  
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  • German military balloon... Simplex typewriter...
    Item #577346
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 1, 1892. This issue has a full front page print showing 'GERMAN MILITARY BALLOON APPARATUS' and an internal article. Another article describes how armies would use these balloons to place soldiers into the middle of the battle quickly. The article and print detail the "ENGLISH 'SIMPLEX'... Read full description  
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  • Thomas Edison's court case...
    Item #613922
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, October 15, 1892  The front cover is "The New Santa Maria, Replica of Columbus' Vessel, which is to be Sailed Across the Atlantic". Inside the issue is "Baker's Rocking Chair Fan"; "Front View of the Apparatus for Lifting Blocks of Beton and Carrying them to the Car";... Read full description  
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  • Thomas Edison's court case...  400th anniversary of Columbus' arrival in America...
    Item #636501
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Oct. 15, 1892  The front page shows: "The New Santa Maria, Replica of Columbus' Vessel, which is to be Sailed Across the Atlantic", celebrating the 400th anniversary. Items inside include: "Baker's Rocking Chair Fan" "Front View of the... Read full description  
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  • Electric Snow Sweeper... Lord Tennyson...
    Item #577350
    SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 12, 1892 The ftpg. has a halfpg. illus: "Combined Electric Snow Sweeper" showing a trolley with a directional snow removing device. Other articles are: Lord Tennyson, upon his recent death; Laying of Flexible Water Pipes, River Maas.; A Winter in Greenland; and additional articles and... Read full description  
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