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Scientific American February 4 1860Very Early PRE-CIVIL WAR issue Cover: A new almalgamator (see below) Samuel Morse reapplies for the patent on the telegraph Check out the new “marine locomotive” (see below) Latest improvements in chromo-lithography A visit to St Joseph Missouri California Raisins Manufacturing Lucifer matches, the first friction matches Abbeville and Edgefield South Carolina suffer a spate of “Yankee Swindles” - apparently the antebellum version of the “Nigerian Prince” internet scam! A visit to the cotton plantation of Colonel Wade Hampton of Columbia South Carolina, First artificial ice machine reported on New inventions by folks from Montville Connecticut, Lansingburg New York, Ottawa Illinois, Northville NY, Ithaca NY Multi-page section lists every patent claim the previous week! Much more! One of the great magazines of publishing history, Scientific American kept its readers up to date with the latest inventions, patents and scientific information. Some major articles in this issue are listed above. Solo issue from a bound volume. The only flaw is the minor bindery marks on the side, visible in the jpeg. . All of my packages are sent with your item encased by cardboard on both sides..� We're in Ohio! Questions? Ebay has moved the "Ask Seller A Question" button at the bottom of this listing. Always glad to help you out! ! � If a listing says that the magazine is from a bound volume, it is almost always an ex-library volume and will probably have the usual library markings. I try to find everything that's wrong with my items and report it, but they are very old, after all, and they will never be perfect. I'll admit that sometimes we miss a flaw, but we're honest and don't try to hide ones we find. I � strive for NEXT DAY SHIPPING, but the USPS has our area processing center on the chopping block, which will undoubtedly affect their delivery times. MULTIPLE WINS always get a combined shipping rate! � AN eBay glitch has blocked NEW ZEALAND and SOUTH AFRICA BIDDERS. Not me - I love 'em! So if you are blocked, just send me a message and I will exempt you from that erroneous block.. PLEASE READ TERMS AND CONDITIONS LISTED IN RED FONT BELOW BEFORE BIDDING, ESPECIALLY IF YOU ARE OVERSEAS (and very especially in Spain or Italy). I WILL BE SENDING YOU AN INVOICE WITHIN AN HOUR OF THE CLOSE OF THE AUCTION, WITH ALL THE PAYMENT INFORMATION YOU NEED - wait for it before paying! ! Be sure to add me to your favorites list ! � MULTIPLE WINS always get a combined shipping rate! � Priority shipping is MUCH faster and safer than media mail, and only costs a little more. I will offer that option on the invoice if your item can fit in a flat rate envelope with cardboard reinforcement added. � WORLDWIDE SHIPPINGI send a personalized official Ebay invoice as soon as I can after the � auction closes, with all of the payment options clearly outlined. Invoice will have a � OVERSEAS BIDDERS STIPULATIONS: I WELCOME � YOU, BUT I do not accept bids from out-of-country bidders with PRIVATE feedback. International Shipping Costs are given in the details - there are substantial transaction costs involved in shipping overseas! I also want to point out that I have had delivery problems to Italy (packages disappear) and Spain (several packages returned undeliverable) , � so bidders from those countries do so at their own risk. The buyer is responsible � to pay for any customs duties or broker fees that may be incurred in their country. We are also not responsible for any delays that may be caused by your country's customs regulations. And please do not request that we mark your purchase as a gift. Thank you for understanding. ONCE PACKAGES ARE HANDED OVER TO THE POST OFFICE, � delivery time is dependent on those fine folks!! � .. read more

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