Mar 31, 2011 - Sale 2241

Sale 2241 - Lot 145

Price Realized: $ 360
?Final Price Realized includes Buyer’s Premium added to Hammer Price
Estimate: $ 500 - $ 750
(ENGINEERING.) American Mechanics' Magazine / The Franklin Journal. Numerous plates and text illustrations. 7 non-consecutive volumes (lacking 2). 8vo, contemporary 1/2 calf, moderate wear; foxing and occasional internal wear; with occasional signatures of Andrew K. Shriver (a Maryland tanner) and family. Philadelphia, 6 August 1825 to June 1826, January 1827 to December 1828
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In January 1826, the weekly American Mechanics' Magazine was sold to the Franklin Institute and became the monthly Franklin Journal. "A strong and able periodical devoted to the interests of American students of science and mechanics"--Mott, History of American Magazines, page 445. Rink, Technical Americana 92, 99; Sabin 1141, 25655. No auction records noted since 1920.