This is the first American edition of an essay on the use and various alloys of phosphorous bronze, particularly in cannon founding. Translated from French by John D. Brandt, the book comprises 123 pages and includes tables of curves. Published by the Government Printing Office in Washington, D.C. in 1872, this hardcover book is an ex-library copy with a black cloth cover and gilt title.
Subject: Bronze
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A four-page brochure-format trade card for Graf & Heineman Jewelers, issued for the Holiday Season of 1889. The card promotes a wide range of jewelry, including diamonds, precious stones, gold watches, vest chains, charms, lockets, badges, emblem pins, and ladies' and gentlemen's watches in various designs. The front features an illustration of a man and woman adorned with jewelry, seated at a display counter, with the business name "Graf & Heineman Jewelers" in ornate text. The reverse, an embossed cover, depicts a parasol adorned with roses and shamrocks, characteristic of late 19th-century holiday ephemera. The card also has decorative scalloped edges. 3.
This trade card advertises A. Siegel Gas Fixture Co., located at 219 N. Broadway, formerly 5th Street. [The company specialized in gas and coal fixtures, including hanging lamps, bronzes, clocks, and other items.] The front of the card features a profile illustration of a young man holding a bow and arrow. He appears to be preparing to shoot, with his concentration focused on the target. This suggests the company's high quality and precise craftsmanship. The back of the card has a full advertisement.