1875 Ward B Snyder Little Giant Steam Engine Marsden Railway Ballasting Machine

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This is an original antique issue of Scientific American from  December 11, 1875.   This issue is 16 pages including the covers measuring about 16.25" x 11.25".
This issue is noteworthy since it contains a featured article illustrated with a large engraving on the front cover covering the
Railway Ballasting and Stone Breaking Machine
developed by Mr. Marsden of Leeds, England.
This issue also has an article with a large engraving on
Ward B. Snyder's Little Giant Steam Engine
as well as other interesting content.                   .
Scientific American was a leading science and technology publication of the 19th century which is still in print today.  Each issue is a large over sized format richly illustrated with numerous engravings.
These issues are original antiques published well over 100 years ago.  There will typically be some toning of the paper from age as well as a few small nicks or chips on the edges but these issues are all 100% complete, solidly intact and in good to very good shape overall.  This issue is placed in a plastic archival sleeve with cardboard backing from which it can be removed for framing or display if you wish to do so.  Please see our other auctions for similar items.  Email any questions.  Thanks for looking.
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