Author: Munn, O.D.; S.H. Wales and A.E. Beach, eds
Title: Scientific American. A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures. Vol. XXIV. No. 13. March 25, 1871
Description: New York, Munn & Co. 1871. First edition. Paper wrappers, removed from a larger volume. [191-206] pp. Illus. with b/w engravings and drawings. 15 3/4" x 11". Folio. Lead articles: Improvement in Heavy Ordnance wih one large and four small engravings of Terrell's Perforated Reinforce Gun, the larger one by R. Ten Eyck (a New York engraver working between 1860 and 1900). Conducting Wires for Military Telegraphs. Contents: Spring Steps for Stairways; Archibald's Improved Spoke Wheel; Improvement in Envelopes; Turning Plunger for Cylindrical Ring; Improved Spring Bed Bottom; Improved Elastic Car Wheel; all with engravings; plus other articles. A very good copy, faint dampstain along top part of inner margin and part of top edge.

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