Autograph letter signed to John Brett
by Bonelli, G
- Used
- very good
- Condition
- Very Good
- Seller
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Novato, California, United States
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About This Item
Bonelli, G. A.L.s. to John Brett (1805-63). Turin, January 23, 1854. 1- pp. plus integral address leaf. 275 x 217 mm. Holes where seal was cut away, light soiling along folds. Provenance: Latimer Clark.
Bonelli's correspondent, John Brett, laid the first submarine cable between England and France in 1850, and has been described as the founder of submarine telegraphy. Bonelli's letter, written in French, thanks Brett for "des details que vous me donnez relativement la construction du cable sous-marin" (the details that you give me about the construction of the submarine cable), and gives news about his own telegraph ventures. Origins of Cyberspace 123.
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- Bookseller
- Jeremy Norman & Co., Inc. (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 40785
- Title
- Autograph letter signed to John Brett
- Author
- Bonelli, G
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Date Published
- 1854
- Keywords
- ; ; telegraphy ; technology ; autographs ; communications
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- Good describes the average used and worn book that has all pages or leaves present. Any defects must be noted. (as defined by AB...