Vol. 26, Nos. 1-26, Jan. 1- Dec. 28, 1872. 414p, 16" x 11", boards with leather spine and corners, illus., covers lightly worn, text lightly soiled, minor tears, vg. Founded in 1845 by Rufus Porter featuring stories about new inventions, it began a New Series in 1859. It contained lists of patents, was an early supporter of aviation and agriculture, commented on patent law, and opposed all sorts of quacks, fakirs, and perpetual motion cranks. Contains ads. See Mott, "A History of American Magazines," vol. 2, pp.316-324.

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Title: SCIENTIFIC AMERICA. Vol. 26, 1872 A Weekly Journal of Practical Information, Art, Science, Mechanics, Chemistry, and Manufactures.
Publisher: Munn & Co., New York
Publication Date: 1872
Binding: Hardcover

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