Scientific American. A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. Vol. XXIV. No. 3. January 14, 1871.
New York: Munn & Co., 1871. [31-46] 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 thin dampstain on lower margin. Item #42272
Lead article: Improved Cotton Press with with large engraving of the Booton's Cotton Press by R. Ten Eyck (a New York engraver working between 1860 and 1900). Contents: Stow's Non-corroding Water and Gas Pipe; Washing Machine; Perpetual Motion; Anti-Snoring Device; Improved Hitching Post; Paint-Pot Holder; Boring Segment of Hollow Cylindrical Ring; Life-Preserver for Hotels and other Lofty Buildings; Can a Perpendicular be obtained by means of the Plumb Line?; How to Estimate the Power of a Stream; Improved Steam Gage; Merriman's Improved Water-proof Dress and Life Preserver; all with engravings; plus other articles.
Price: $50.00