Scientific American. An Illustrated Journal of Art, Science and Mechanics. January 1, 1881
by Various authors
- Used
- Good
- Condition
- Good
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Dover, New Hampshire, United States
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About This Item
New York: Munn and Co, 1881. Wraps. Good. Illustrated wraps. Tabloid format. 14 pp. Black and white illustrations throughout. Single issue of this long running journal devoted to science. This issue with a lengthy illustrated article on the photophone invented by Alexander Graham Bell. Invented in late 1880, the device used light beams to transmit sound. While not used extensively during his lifetime due to the rise of radio, it served as a precursor to fiberoptic communications. Also present in this issue is a shorter article on a road engine invented by Curtis Warrington. It used illuminating gas as fuel, powering a vehicle that could travel up to 18 miles per hour. GOOD condition. Large dampstain along the left side affecting all pages throughout. Horizontal fold crease present. Heavy toning to the rear page. Some tearing along the hinge of the front cover. Minor soiling. Owner's signatures on the upper front cover.
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- Bookseller
- Mare Booksellers (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 017330
- Title
- Scientific American. An Illustrated Journal of Art, Science and Mechanics. January 1, 1881
- Author
- Various authors
- Format/Binding
- Wraps
- Book Condition
- Used - Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Munn and Co
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1881
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- Bookseller catalogs
- Science;
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