Scientific American. A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. Vol. XXIV. No. 2. January 7, 1871.
New York: Munn & Co., 1871. [15-30] pp. Illus. with b/w engravings and drawings. 15 3/4" x 11". Folio. Paper wrappers, removed from a larger volume. First edition. A very good copy, clean and bright with tear along inner margin of first leaf, thin dampstain on lower margin. Item #42271
Lead article: Mammoth Cylinder Lithographic Machine with large engraving of the Hughes & Kimber's Monster Cylinder Lithographic Machine by R. Ten Eyck (a New York engraver working between 1860 and 1900). Contents: Improvements in Brick Machines and Brick Molds; Improvements in Water Wheels; Perpetual Motion; Implement for Grinding Valves; Improved Self-locking Stove-leg; Chubbuck's Patent Piston and Packing; Booton's Shot case and Distributor; all with engravings; plus other articles.
Price: $50.00