Overlooked pages of reaper history [general title]

STABLER, EDWARD

Publication Date: 1897

About this Item

Chicago: [W. B. Conkey], 1897. 9 x 6". 100pp., [1]f. Frontispiece portrait of Obed Hussey. Original cloth soiled, covers slightly bowed. Good copy. Collated and complete. Reprints of "A brief narrative of the invention of reaping machines; and an examination of the claims of priority on invention. Also a short appendix, consisting of publications, as to the operation and success of reaping machines in England, in the years 1851, 1852, and 1853" and "A review of the pamphlet of W. N. P. Fitzgerald, 'counsel for parties in the state of New York,' in opposition to the extension of the patent of Obed Hussey: and also of the defence, or evidence in favour of said extension. With a narrative or brief history of reaping machines, and an examination of the claims for priority of invention: and an appendix " which were first printed in 1854 and 1855. Sabin 90021 and 90022 (see under). Seller Inventory # 004550

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Title: Overlooked pages of reaper history [general ...

Publication Date: 1897

Binding: Original cloth

Condition: Good