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Auction 176, Lot 733
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"Description of the American Electro Magnetic Telegraph: Now in Operation Between the Cities of Washington and Baltimore. Illustrated by Fourteen Wood Engravings", U.S. Government

Subject: Document - Telegraph

Period: 1845 (published)

Publication:

Color: Black & White

Size:
5.3 x 8.5 inches
13.5 x 21.6 cm
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This enlightening document by Alfred Vail is “illustrated by fourteen wood engravings” showing in detail how the telegraph operates, including the latest version of the Morse code. Vail was a mechanical engineer who brought technical and financial assistance to Morse’s telegraph project. In return he received a 25% interest in the American rights and 50% of the foreign rights. First edition, printed in Washington by J. & G.S. Gideon. Octavo, disbound, 24 pages.

References: Howes #V-5.

Condition: A

A clean and bright example, disbound.

Estimate: $275 - $350

Sold for: $150

Closed on 2/12/2020

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