Item #42713 HISTORY Of The SEWING MACHINE. As Originally Published in the "Atlantic Monthly," for May, 1867. James . Reese Parton, Bill - Former Owner, 1822 - 1891.

HISTORY Of The SEWING MACHINE. As Originally Published in the "Atlantic Monthly," for May, 1867.

Boston: Ticknor & Fields, [1867]. 1st Separate Edition. [2], 18, [4] pp. Text double column. 4 page advert of Howe sewing machines, printed on blue paper, inserted at rear. Wood engraving of the first Howe sewing machine to front wrapper. Advert with images of the Howe manufacturing plant. 9-1/4" x 5-7/8". Printed salmon colored paper wrappers, stab sewn. Now housed in a clear archival mylar sleeve. General wear & soiling to wrappers. Ex-lib, with oval blindstamp to front wrapper & 3rd leaf. Presentation inscription from Bill Reese, dated 9/27/80, to p. 1 margin. Foxing. Withal, a VG copy. Item #42713

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