Scientific American. A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. Vol. XXIV. No. 7. February 11, 1871.
New York: Munn & Co., 1871. [95-110] pp. Illus. with b/w engravings and drawings. 15 3/4" x 11". Folio. Paper wrappers, removed from a larger volume. First edition. Clean and bright with faint dampstain to one corner, a very good copy. Item #42276
Lead articles with engraving of Cochrane's Mariner's Sound Indicator; Purifying Gas and Soap Limes; Something about Skates. Contents: Device for Closing Ruptures in Fire Hose; Perpetual Motion; Improved Cistern Filter; Pruning Shears; Boring Out Curved Cylinders; A New Piston; Improved Dovetailing Machine; Improved Coal Ash Sifter; all with engravings; plus other articles.
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