1899 Map of the World Telegraph Network

Published by Meyers Konversations

About this Item

Approximate Overall Size: 16 1/2 X 9 1/2 inches. CONDITION: Excellent Condition. As Scanned. German Text. Beautiful with excellent detail. FOLDED DOUBLE PAGE MAP. Blank on the back . The image is an old German map titled "Karte des Welt-Telegraphen-Netzes" (Map of the World Telegraph Network). It details the global telegraph lines and the main telegraphic connections of Germany with other countries. Different colors on the map represent various European colonial possessions, such as British, French, Portuguese, Spanish, Dutch, Italian, Danish, Belgian, and German territories. Key telegraphic routes are marked across oceans and continents, highlighting the extensive network of communication established during that era. Major cities with telegraph connections include Berlin, Munich, Hamburg, Bremen, and others, showing their links to international locations. An inset map at the bottom left corner provides a more detailed view of a specific region, focusing on an area with a dense telegraph network. NOTE THE FOLLOWING BEFORE YOU PURCHASE: This is a GENUINE ANTIQUE MAP. It is NOT a modern reproduction, ie. a laser scan, photocopy etc. It is the original from the antique atlas or book publication. This map/print was published on the date mentioned, or circa of the date mentioned at the top of the page. The print/map I have for sale, like many antique maps and prints that you see online, originate from an antique book or atlas publication. The publication may not always be known. If you have any questions, emails are welcome. Seller Inventory # 1872

Bibliographic Details

Title: 1899 Map of the World Telegraph Network

Publisher: Meyers Konversations

Binding: no binding

Condition: very good