Lot 160

Current Bid:  $65
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"THE STORY OF THE TELEGRAPH" {Book}; An amazing book!
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Lot 160: "THE STORY OF THE TELEGRAPH" {Book}  Description: The complete title of this book is "The Story of the Telegraph and a History Of The Atlantic Cable." 1858. 255 pages. An amazing account of the Atlantic cable connecting Great Britain to the United States. Fold-out color map of the route of the cable. A fantastic technical account of the laying of the cable. Some illustrations. A couple of pages are missing, but there are no folds or tears. However, the book had gotten wet, so there are water stains on most of the pages. More than a dozen illustrations. An interesting account of this amazing feat!
Estimate: $75 - $100  Open: $1
Current Bid:  $65

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