Scientific American, New York, January 18, 1896, Vol. LXXIV, NO. 3.

New York: Munn & Co., No. 361 Broadway, 1896. Ephemera no binding. Folio (16 ¼” x 11 ¼”); pp34-48; illustrated wrapper; shelf-wear and hand-soiling; very good. Very good. Item #1119

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