Report Commissioner of Patents ART & MANUFACTURES for 1855 vol 1, text only

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another great item from ELI BUK, google him, very cool.
SUPER COOL BOOK OF PATENT ILLUSTRATIONS, for the year 1855 and made in 1856, this is volume 1 only, 784 pages.  all text, not illustrations, below is the list of patents issued table of contents and page it starts on, so you can get an idea of how much of each topic is included.  what a wonderful resource.  SO COOL. this book is worn as shown.
I. agriculture including implements and operations ----131
II. Metallurgy and manufacture of metals---138
III. Manufacture of fibrous and textile substances---143
IV. Chemical processes, manufactures and compounds---149
V. Calorifics, comprising lamps, stoves, etc---153
VI. Steam and gas engines---159
VII. Navigation and maritime implements ---163
VIII. Mathematical, philosophical and optical instruments---166
IX.  Civil engineering and architecture---167
X.  Land conveyance---170
XI. Hydraulics and pneumatics---174
XII. Lever, screw, and other mechanical power---178
XIII.   Grinding mills and mill-gearing----180
XIV.   Lumber, including machines and tools form preparing & manu---183
XV. Stone and clay manufactures---189
XVI.   Leather, including tanning, dressing & manuf.----191
XVII.  Household furniture, machine & implements for domestic---194
XVIII.  Arts polite, fine and ornamental ----198
XIX. Fire-arms and implements of war---202
XX. Surgical and medical instruments----204
XXI.  Wearing apparel, including imp. of manuf.---205
XXII.  Miscellaneous---206
the description of claims for the above topics goes from 219-the end. and before is a list of expired patents and commissioners report.
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LOCATION-- box ( oh henry trick treat box )
CHINESE MARKET SCALE OR DO'TCHIN IN CARVED BOX WITH ELEPHANT. OFTEN CALLED AN OPIUM SCALE HAND HELD WITH TIN PANS. IN EXCELLENT CONDITION. AS SHOWN. HIGHEST BIDDER ADD FOR PRIORITY MAIL SHIPPING AND INSURANCE BASED ON THE RATE CALCULATOR NOTED IN THE AUCTION .OUTSIDE THE U.S. IS AS CHARGED .. .SHIPPING IS QUOTED IN U.S. FUNDS FOR U.S. LOCATIONS VIA PRIORITY MAIL USPS BASED ON THE RATE CALCULATOR. . .. OUTSIDE THE U.S. WILL BE MORE.NOTE.. DUE TO PAY PAL BUYER AND SELLER PROTECTION RULES.. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST USE INTL PRIORITY MAIL FOR SHIPPING TO PROVIDE TRACKING CUSTOM NUMBERS.OVERSEAS BUYERS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR ALL DUTIES, CUSTOM FEES OR ANY OTHER CHARGES THAT THEIR COUNTRY CHARGES FOR IMPORTS IF HELD UP BY CUSTOMS. .. IF YOU HAVE QUESTIONS EMAIL BEFORE BIDDING. .NOTE. . . BIDDERS REQUIRED TO HAVE A RATING OF 8 OR MORE TO BID. IF YOU HAVE A RATING OF LESS THAN 8.. YOU MAY BID IF EMAILED FIRST FOR AUTHORIZATION. .. THIS AUCTION MAY BE PAID FOR USING PAY PAL IN U.S. FUNDS. OR YOU MAY USE YOUR CREDIT CARD TO PAY ON PAY PAL.. OR YOU CAN USE YOUR CREDIT CARD OR DEBIT CARD TO BE CHARGED TO MY MERCHANT ACCOUNT.. INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST USE PAY PAL IN U.S. FUNDS.. OR CAN USE A CREDIT CARD TO PAY ON THEIR PAY PAL ACCOUNT. I HAVE THE ABILITY TO USE VISA OR MASTERCARD FOR PURCHASES AND WILL EMAIL YOU SHOULD YOU DECIDE TO PAY THIS WAY. . ALL INTERNATIONAL BIDDERS MUST PAY FOR USPS INTERNATIONAL PRIORITY MAIL INSURED OR IF TOTAL IS IN EXCESS OF 70.00 SHIPPING MUST BE WITH USPS EXPRESS MAIL WHICH PROVIDES INSURANCE AND TRACKING. 0990 ALL SALES ARE FINAL.. NO RETURNS ACCEPTED.   Highest bidder to add shipping based on the rate calculator in the U.S.    Outside the U.S. is as charged per the rate calculator.  Shipping is quoted in U.S. funds for U.S locations via priority mail in connection with ebay.  Due to Pay Pal buyer and seller protection rules... all Internatonal bidders must use international priority mail for shipping which will provide tracking and custom tracking numbers.... All international bidders ARE RESPONSIBLE for their country's duties, custom fees, import fees, vat taxes, etc. where applicable.  Small priced items may go in a padded envelope but must be requested before bidding.  Note- Bidders are required to have a rating of 8 or more to bid.  If you have less than an 8 rating. you may request an allowance to bid via communication in the my ebay message board. This auction may be paid for using pay pal in U.S. funds..  Large dollar amount items may have to be shipped express mail for both US shipping or international shipping.  This helps to eliminate handling for expensive items.  Please note the return policy...... items deemed buyers remorse.. meaning not liked, found a better price, changed mind, not what expected etc.. will be issued a 20% re-stocking fee which is deducted from your refund as well as the buyer paying return shipping. In addition the original shipping will also not be refunded.