A Handbook of Practical Telegraphy

Published by Longmans, Green, Reader, and Dyer. London, 1878

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Hardcover. Faded purple cloth over boards, with gold lettering. Binding and textblock tight and clean and in good condition. Spine faded to brown. Handwritten white numbers faded at base of spine. Title page dated 1878. Stated Seventh Edition. Copyright page also undated, but has pencilled library numbers. Sideways note on the first page of the introduction says 'Collection of George C. Maynard'. Maynard was a curator at the Smithsonian and an early telegraph/telephone operator/engineer. There are no other indications that this was his book other than the librarian's note. Nor are there any other library marks. 468 pages. Illustrated with drawings and diagrams. Pages faded from age. Previous owner has devised a clear mylar DJ to protect the book, but has attached the flaps to the insides of the boards with a little square of clear tape, which might damage the page when removed. From the collection of Christopher Sterling, a professor, writer, and collector; he wrote extensively on communications; we are excited to have several shelves of scarce books from his collection listed beside this one. Please email with questions or to request photos. If you see a photo beside this listing, please be aware that it s an ABE Stock Photo (whatever that is) and not a photo of this book (although sometimes they do get it right).…

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Title
A Handbook of Practical Telegraphy
Author
Culley, R. S.
Publisher
Longmans, Green, Reader, and Dyer. London
Publication year
1878
Condition
Good
Dust jacket
Good
Binding
Hardcover
Edition
1st Edition
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Riverby Books

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