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In 1860, the First Steam Car
SINCLAIR, James (1821-1881). 14th Earl of Caithness. Scottish Liberal politician, scientist and inventor. He was the inventor of the steam carriage, the gravitating compass, and a tape-loom. He introduced “steam’’ to Caithness and first came his “steam car” in 1860, an early form of transport, followed by a steam plough which he used to create his new farm at Philip Mains, Mey. He also invented an automatic rail-carriage-washer for the American market. One of his most unexpected inventions was an artificial leg, with which he won a prize at the French Exhibition in Paris in 1866. In 1877, he published “Lectures on Popular and Scientific Subjects.” Rare autograph letter signed, ‘Caithness’ 3 pages 7X4”, dated 9 August 1856, to ‘My Dear Lock’, about giving the Fuel Company “a fair trial.” Together with a First Day cover of the steam car/carriage. In very good condition.........$275.00
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