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1922 Cover Profilometer Public Roads Bicycle Springfield Illinois Highway SCA3

1922 Cover Profilometer Public Roads Bicycle Springfield Illinois Highway SCA3

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Please note that this is a cover only.

This is an original 1922 color cover for Scientific American featuring an image of two men using a profilometer, which was an instrument that was used to measure the roughness of the highways. It is shown here testing the roads near Springfield, Illinois.

CONDITION

This 89+ year old Item is rated Very Fine +++. Light aging throughout. Light wrinkling. No natural defects. No surface rub. No tears. No water damage. Please note there is a library stamp on this cover, as well as a few light pencil marks.

  • Product Type: Original Cover; Color
  • Grade: Very Fine +++
  • Dimensions: Approximately 10 x 13.5 inches; 25 x 34 cm
  • Authentication: Serial-Numbered Certificate of Authenticity w/ Full Provenance
  • Protection: Packaged in a custom archival sleeve with an acid-free black board (great for display, gift-giving, and preservation)

Keywords specific to this image: transport, transportation, fashion, style, Munn & Company, Scientific American Publishing Company

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