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WILSON, GEOFFREY - The Old Telegraphs

Title: The Old Telegraphs
Description: United Kingdom: Phillimore, 1976. First Edition. Hardcover. ISBN: 0900592796. 252 pages. Bibliography. Index. Black and white photographic plates. Line drawings. "The predecessors of the electric telegraph were a wonder of their age. Their operators achieved a remarkable proficiency and, given clear weather, they rendered an invaluable service to governments and to commerce, in peace and in war." - from dust jacket. Clean, bright and unmarked with light wear. Dust jacket in clear protective cover. Nice copy.; 4to - over 9¾" - 12" tall; The Old Telegraphs predecessors of the electric telegraph were a wonder of their age. Their operators achieved a remarkable proficiency and, given clear weather, they rendered an invaluable service to governments and to commerce, in peace and in War. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket .

Keywords: 0900592796 . Science & Technology History

Price: US$ 149.95 Seller: RareNonFiction.com - Rare Books and Vintage Magazines
- Book number: 113a8416