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MERCURIUS REFORMATUS, OR THE NEW OBSERVATOR, London, England, June 19, 1691

* 17th century original
* Rare title

A quite uncommon newspaper done in question/answer format, whereby a topic, or topics, are raised and then discussed.  The topics indicated under the masthead in this issue are: 1.  One would have expected the French King in person at this time as the Head of his ... See More

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1745 A feature of this issue is a terrific, three page graphic representation of the: "Situation of his Majesty's Fleet & the Combined fleets of France and Spain in the Mediterranean...when Adm. Mathews made the Signal to engage the enemy..." showing the various positions of the ships (see photos).  This is highly unus

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1747 One page has an interesting engraving of: "...a cruel machine...supposed to be made use of by the rebels to extort confession..." with the text going on to describe its use (see).  Another page has a print of: "...a Stone found in Cast Steeds Garden..." with an inscription (see). 
Another page is taken up with: "A Suc

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1747 The first article takes nearly 3 pages and is a: "Description of the Rhinoceros" which includes a print of one on a full page plate (see). 
There are three articles on Prince of Orange.  Another page has an article which includes a print: "Method of Fixing a Machine for Land Measure" (see).  Another article is titled

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1748 The issue begins with an: "Extract of a Letter Giving an Account of a Survey of the N. West Coast of England..." with a small print on page 2 (see).  Also in this issue: "Of the Invention of Shorthand" with a full page of characters of words (see); "An Anti-Jacobite's Creed, Alluding to Indiscriminate Charges in ... See More

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748 Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice foldout map of "AFRICA", which shows considerable detail of the entire continent, at least as much as was known over 250 years ago.  Included also is the Saudi Arabia peninsula, portions of present-day Iraq and Iran, as well as the very southern tips of Italy (including Si... See More

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748 Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice foldout map of "AFRICA", which shows considerable detail of the entire continent, at least as much as was known over 250 years ago.  Included also is the Saudi Arabia peninsula, portions of present-day Iraq and Iran, as well as the very southern tips of Italy (including Si... See More

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1750 The most noteworthy feature is the article: "Curious Experiments in Electricity" takes a full page & includes a footnote reading: "In an account of some experiments made in America by Mr. B. Franklin now in the press) we find a yet more surprising hole made thro' a quire of paper.". 
An unrelated but in

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1751 Over two pages are taken up with: "An Account of the Incas or Emperors of Peru..." with a related plate of them in the November issue. 
Over a page is on: "Account of the Anthelmia..." plant from Jamaica, which is accompanied by a full page plate of it as well as other items (see photos). 
Other items in t

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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1752 Among the various articles of interest in this issue are: "History of the Incas of Peru" "Description of a Machine for Raising Water" which a nearly half page illustration; "Diseases of the Virgin Islands & their Remedies" Method of Practice in...Surgery in the West Indies" "Monstrous Birth" wit... See More

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1752 An inside page has an extremely significant article titled: "A Cut andDescription of a Machine, easily constructed, for making the Experiment by which Franklin's new Theory of Thunder is demonstrated" with descriptive text showing how this experiment works.  Each piece of the illustration is identified as well.  A great and ear

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1752 An inside page has an extremely significant article titled: "A Cut andDescription of a Machine, easily constructed, for making the Experiment by which Franklin's new Theory of Thunder is demonstrated" with descriptive text showing how this experiment works.  Each piece of the illustration is identified as well.  A great and ear

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1752 Items of interest in this issue include a nice print of: "The Porcelain Manufactory at Worcester" with the River Severn in the foreground. " Of the Man with the Iron Mask" "Ancient Forms of Mourning" "History of the Incas, Concluded" "Remarkable Cure by Electricity" "Cause of the Au... See More

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1752 Inside has a terrific account of a legendary event in history--the famous kite experiment conducted by Benjamin Franklin.  Note there is even mention of Franklin's name on the title page (see photos). 
The article, datelined "Philadelphia, Oct. 19, 1752", begins by mentioning the reports about kite experiments, especially... See More

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1754 Near the back of the issue is a half page poem titled: "To Benjamin Franklin, Esq.,  of Philadelphia, on his Experiments and Discoveries in Electricity"which is dated from "Cooper River, S. Carolina, Sept. 20, 1753" (see).  At the bottom of the poem are two footnotes, one reading: "By the application of a rod of iron... See More

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1755 Among the articles in this issue are: "Secret of the Fire-eating Art" "An Account of some New Experiments on Human Blood" "Life of a Modern Physician" "New Improvement of the Barometer" which includes a nice illustration of it; "An Account of Canada, Given to the Governor of New York" which... See More

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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, December 1, 1757 Within this issue is an ad for an instrument which helps detect fraudulent/counterfeit gold, which includes a nice illustrated woodcut of the patent for the device: "Bradford Darby & Hull's - by The Kings Patent".  News of the day with reports from throughout the world along with period advertising are present throughout.&...  See More

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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 27, 1759 Pages 4 and 5 contains text from a work: "...On the Advancement of Science" which includes sections on medicine, experiments on animals, metaphysical experiments, etc.  as well as a section: "Of Electricity".  In this latter section are reports on Benjamin Franklin's experiments including: "...Among all the phenome... See More

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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1764 Among the articles within are: "Maltwort Recommended to Cure the Scurvy" "The Folly of Useless Words Exposed" "Description of an Instrument used in Inoculation in France" "Description of Peak's Hole in Derbyshire" which is accompanied by a full page plate showing two views of it (see); "Life of ... See More

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1778 The first article is a "...Debate...on Enquiry into the State of the Nation..." continued from a previous issue and has much on the Revolutionary War, including: "...that with equal force General Washington could not stand before the British troops, who were at this day perhaps the bravest in the world...General Washington's... See More

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778 Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to Glass, proved by Experiments not to Exist" includes reference to Ben Franklin; "On the Worshiping of the Primitive Christians to the East" , and more. 
The most significant c... See More

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778 Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to Glass, proved by Experiments not to Exist" includes reference to Ben Franklin; "On the Worshiping of the Primitive Christians to the East" , and more. 
The most significant c... See More

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778 Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to Glass, proved by Experiments not to Exist" includes reference to Ben Franklin; "On the Worshiping of the Primitive Christians to the East" , and more. 
The most significant c... See More

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778 Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to Glass, proved by Experiments not to Exist" includes reference to Ben Franklin; "On the Worshiping of the Primitive Christians to the East", and more. 
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All of pages 1, 2, 3 & most of pg.  4 are taken up with details of the landmark case in medical jurisprudence, the trial of John Donnellan for the murder of his brother-in-law.  In brief, the case is noteworthy because o... See More

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1784
Among the articles are: "Ancient Customs Elucidated--The Feast of Yule" "History of the Race of Gypsies Further Illustrated" which takes nearly 3 pages; "An Account of the Experiments Made by the Aerostatic Machine of M.M. Montgolfier" the famous balloonist (see); and more. 
There is over half a page on the Q... See More

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Among the articles are: "The Importance, and the Neglect, of Veterinary Medicine"; a list of: "Eminent Physicians who have Been Regimental Surgeons".  Near the back is much on an: "Accurate Statement of the Late Revolution in France" taking several page... See More

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THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR WORCESTER GAZETTE, June 26, 1799 The front page has an interesting: "Valuable Nautical Invention" noting: "A new Sea Log has lately been invented by Messrs. Chester & Calvin Gould for which they have received Letters Patent..." with details.  Inside has much on the Napoleonic Wars, including: "From Buonaparte in Egypt" and a:... See More

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Page 2 has a report from New-York stating that the Governor, Sec.  of War and others "...attended at Ft.  Jay, when Mr. Fulton exhibited and explained the principles of his machinery for blowing up ships..." plus a few details about the experiment to be conducted the next day.  Other news of the day in

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NEW YORK SPECTATOR, March 2, 1816 Page 3 has an interesting article of a new devise called a: "Life-Saving Mattress" with a prefacing note that it is: "...not only for all the uses of a common mattress, but also for the preservation of life in cases of shipwreck.",  followed by: "A Description of the Patent Life-Saving Mattress" (see). 
Four pages, nice condition... See More

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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, May 23, 1818 An extremely significant back page report is headed: "Labor Saving Machinery" includes: "There is now annually raised...with Mr. Whitney's machine, about one hundred millions of pounds of short staple cotton.  To pick that quality by hand...before his invention would require the constant labor of 330,000 wor... See More

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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, May 1, 1819 Inside has a report headed: "Sale of African Slaves" which notes: "...the town of Milledgeville, will be exposed to public sale to the highest bidder between 30 and 40 prime African slaves...Indisputable titles will be made, and prompt payment required." ( see).  Page 5 has an interesting article: "The Belt Saw - The s... See More

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NILES' WEEKLY REGISTER, Baltimore, Oct. 5, 1822 Inside has: "Expedition to the Rocky Mountains" prefaced with: "Extracts from the history of the expedition from Pittsburg to the Rocky Mountains, in the year 1819 under command of major Long."  The expedition of Major Stephen H. Long--the first scientific exploration of the Louisiana Territory to be accompanied by traine... See More

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Page 3 has a report: "New Harmony--Mr. Owen has sold a great part of his property at N. Harmony, leased the remainder, and left it on his return from Scotland.  W. Maclure, in the Philadelphia Gazette, warns people not to trust Mr. Owen on his account". 

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Page 2 has a report from a Windsor, (Vt.)  Journal: Coopers Patent Rotative Fire Engine.  Other news of the day includes: "Counterfeit Notes" "Destructive Fire" "The Frigate Hussar" and more.  Several interesting advertisements as well.  4 pages in nice condition. 

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COMMERCIAL ADVERTISER, N.Y., July 20, 1829 Has many ads, including one on pg.  3 for "Moodys Patent Portable Ovens".  Includes a woodcut of an oven used with a charcoal furnace.  The oven emitted very little heat and could be used in the home or "out of doors".  A bit uneven at the spine. 

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BAY STATE DEMOCRAT, Boston, February 3, 1840 A ftpg.  business ad for "Patent Balances And Scales" gives details about the business.  Includes two small woodcuts of scales and one of a balance.  Fold creases, o/w generally good. 

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BAY STATE DEMOCRAT, Boston, Feb. 15, 1840 Issue has numerous ads, including one on the ftpg.  for "Patent Balances And Scales" which has three small illustrations of scales or balances.  Good condition.  Note: The images shown are stock photos of a similar issue to show the look, condition, masthead, and actual balance/scales image you will receive. 

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NILES' NATIONAL REGISTER, Baltimore, Maryland, December 24, 1842 The bottom of the back page has a brief & inconspicuous report headed: "Electro Magnetic Telegraph" which includes: * ...states that S. F. B. Morse, of New York, is now exhibiting to committees appointed by congress to examine the subject, his invention by which two persons, however distant, may converse with ... See More

Page 2 has an interesting report about The Sub-Marine Telescope which used a camphine lamp placed in a glass globe, and sunk in the water.  This allowed a person on the deck of a boat to examine the hull, plus other details.  Says the instrument was invented by Sara

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EVENING POST, New York, October 8, 1847 * General Tom Thumb - "On Display"
Page 2 has a report: "Gen. Tom Thumb continues to attract crowds at the Museum.  Every Levee is fully attended, although he holds five distinct ones every day....Everybody who has seen him will want to see him again..." and a bit more. 
Other news of the day includes: "Laws of New York" &quot... See More

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Mostly literary content with short stories & poems, this title also has some news articles as well. 
Page 4 has a small one column heading: "Velocity Of Electricity" See images for text here. 
Complete in 4 pages, nice condition.... See More

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It's alway fun to find the origin of things which have become ubiquitous in every day life, such as the safety pin.  This issue of the revered scientific journal note under: "List of Patents Issued from the United States Patent Office" an entry which was for the creation ... See More

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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, February 9, 1850 The front cover has "Potts' Pneumatic Pile Driving for Forming Foundations, for Piers, Embankments, &" and "Allen's Alphabetical Spelling, Reading and Arithmetical Table".  Inside the issue is Improvements in Apparatus for Making Mould Candles"; "Shark's Tooth found in Pease Creek, East Florida"... See More

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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Sept. 20, 1851 See the photo below for the nice front page illustration headed: "The Fire Annihilator" with a nice, detailed article on it as well.  You get the complete 8 page issue, some damp staining and browning at the margins, some wear at the edges as well.  Early & unusual item! 

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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, November 8, 1851 The front page has two illustrations of a "Steam Engine Regulator".  Inside the issue are illustrations of "Erricsson's Caloric Engine" and "A Cheap Cottage".  Also inside is the ruling of an infringement of patent case dealing with the McCormick's Reaper.  Additional articles and advertisements are within as ... See More

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Inventors & Inventions Collection I The Late 1800s Set - Each set contains 5 issues of The Scientific American Magazine, one each from 1850s, 1860s, 1870s, 1880s and 1890s.  Follow scientific and technological progress through the 2nd half of the 1800s.  Many inventions seemed like great idea at the time, but An interesting look at both the accomplishments and failures of over 100 years ago. 

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* Reflections on the discoveries during 1851...
* The New York World's Fair and the Crystal Palace

Patents, new inventions and discoveries, and the mid 1800's world of science is explored within the pages of this issue from early 1852.  Inside has two articles of particular interest: "Progress of Discovery During 1851" and "A World&... See More

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The front page features a nice engraving of: "Starrucca Viaduct, on the New York and Erie Railroad".  At the time of its construction, the bridge was thought to be the most expensive railway bridge in the world, at a cost of $320,000 (equal to $8,722,462 today).  It was the largest ... See More

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SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN, New York, Feb. 7, 1852 The front page features a nice engraving of: "Starrucca Viaduct, on the New York and Erie Railroad".  At the time of its construction, the bridge was thought to be the most expensive railway bridge in the world, at a cost of $320,000 (equal to $8,722,462 today).  It was the largest stone rail viaduct in the mid-19th century and is still in ... See More