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1829 · réf. 507896 — Knight and Lacey London 1829. Card Covers. Very Good Condition. The Mechanics Magazine Issue No. 327 from 1829 showcased advancements in steam-powered transport and engineering. It featured the Patent Steam-Carriage by Sir James Anderson and W.H. James which aimed to replace horse-drawn carriages with steam propulsion carrying 24 passengers at 15 miles per hour during trials. It also highlighted Braithwaite and Ericsson's multi-tubular Steam-Engine Boiler which improved efficiency and reduced explosion risks contributing to steam locomotives and naval steam engines. This issue captured a pivotal moment in transportation history as inventors refined steam-powered vehicles for road and rail applications. 32 Pages with woodcuts. Genuine Original and Packed with Innovation! This weekly magazine isn't just a fragment of history it's a window into the cutting-edge advancements of the Victorian era! Since 1823 The Mechanics' Magazine has tackled revolutionary topics from printing presses to vapor baths hydrostatics and hydraulics. It dives into breakthrough safety measures preventing explosive contaminated air while exploring the mechanics of oxy-hydrogen blowpipes and self-laying rail carriages. Every page crackles with Victorian-era engineering brilliance capturing the relentless drive for invention that shaped the modern world! This is an exclusive standalone issue carefully separated from its original volume; authentic original and uniquely crafted. It is not a reprint or reproduction but a distinct piece in its own right. Preserved in a modern card cover prepared for practicality - an unassuming but serviceable presentation that favours function over finery. Size: 13 x 21 cms. Category: Mechanics' Magazine; Special Interest. Knight and Lacey unknown