Munn, O.D.; S.H. Wales and A.E. Beach, eds.

Scientific American. A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. Vol. XXIV. No. 4. January 21, 1871.

New York: Munn & Co., 1871. [47-62] 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 #42273

Lead article: Watts and Phelps' Variable Cut-off with three engravings, the largest by R. Ten Eyck (a New York engraver working between 1860 and 1900). Contents: French Ironing Table; Improved Door Guard; Perpetual Motion; Intrenching Tool; Post-Hole Borer; Shoemaker's Tool; Improved Sewing Machine Cover; Improved Method of Attaching and Lubricating car wheels; all with engravings; plus other articles.

Subject: Science & Medicine

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