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Modern Practice of the Electric Telegraph by Pope [150382]

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Hardcover 1872, handbook of electrical, insulators, testing etc. of telegraph systems. 160pp with index, water stains on ads. Torn intro page, please inspect. State: City: Date: Provenance: Stuart Mackenzie Montana Ephemera Collection

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Modern Practice of the Electric Telegraph by Pope [150382]

Name: Modern Practice of the Electric Telegraph by Pope [150382]
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Price: 350 USD
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