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The Telegraph in America, from the Western Union Library, 1879 First Edition
by Reid. James D
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Good+
- Seller
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Lincoln, Nebraska, United States
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About This Item
The Telegraph in America, Its Founders, Promoters and Noted Men. by James D Reid. New York: Derby Brothers, 1879 First Edition. From the Western Union Library, with stamp on title page as photographed. Engraved portraits both in frontispiece and throughout the book of primary figures in the industry and its development...all with original tissue guards.
Condition: Good condition, full leather, with bright gilt on cover and spine. An occasional underlining (re: Western Union Telegraph in the Table of Contents). Limited toning to pages. Secure binding. Special historic book! Please review photos and ask for more if necessary to make your best buying decision!
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- Bookseller
- SRG Antiquarian Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 18790500621
- Title
- The Telegraph in America, from the Western Union Library, 1879 First Edition
- Author
- Reid. James D
- Format/Binding
- Original binding, gilt page edges
- Book Condition
- Used - Good+
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Derby Brothers
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1879
- Pages
- 846
- Size
- Octavo
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Samuel B Morse, William Orton, Recording telegraph, Magnetic Telegraph Company, Washington and New Orleans Telegraph Company, Western Telegraph, Lake Erie Telegraph, American Telegraph, Western Union Telegraph,
- Bookseller catalogs
- Biography / Autobiography; American History - 19th Century; Americana; Electronics, Mechanics; Inventions;
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