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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN 1867 - 2 volumes

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Item Details

Description

This lot includes two cardboard-bound volumes of "Scientific American," New Series, dating from January 5, 1867 (Volume 16, No. 1) to December 28, 1867 (Volume 17, No. 26).

Horology, Railroad Bridge Greenwood Cemetery Turkish Mosque Paris Exhibition Phrenology Experiments Patent Notices Full-Page Engravings

Measures: Approximately 11 3/4 in x 16 1/2 in

Condition: Cardboard covers are bumped, stained and written on, the interior pages are in very good condition with some bumped edges. It appears to be complete and in good condition.

While we do our best to accurately describe the condition, it can be subjective. All imperfections are visible in the attached images unless noted here. Please review them for the most accurate representation of condition.