Lot 0018

Shaffner. The Telegraph Manual. 1859.

Similar Sale History

View More Items in Collectibles

Sold

Fuller's Computing Telegraph manual 1852: Heading: Author: Fuller, John E. Title: Fuller's Computing Telegraph [cover title] Place Published: New York Publisher:John E. Fuller Date Published: 1852 Description: Prin

2020Fuller's Computing Telegraph manual 1852See Sold Price

Sold

1883 Commercial & Railway Telegraphy Manual Electricity: 1883 Commercial & Railway Telegraphy Manual Electricity Telegraph Abernethy Abernethy’s book ‘The modern service of commercial and railway telegraphy in theory and practice’ is a comprehensive t

20201883 Commercial & Railway Telegraphy Manual ElectricitySee Sold Price

Sold

Telephone Exchange of the German Imperial Telegraph: Telephone Exchange of the German Imperial Telegraph Administration, c. 1900 Manual switchboard for 50 lines, 26 flexible cords with plugs and weights, height-adjustable microphone, crank inductor, fou

2021Telephone Exchange of the German Imperial TelegraphSee Sold Price

Sold

Vintage Brumberger Codemaster Telegraph Signal Set: Vintage Brumberger Official Codemaster Telegraph Signal Set Model 396 W/Record, in original box, includes original manual.

2015Vintage Brumberger Codemaster Telegraph Signal SetSee Sold Price

Sold

Lot RR manuals, pamphlets etc: Lot RR manuals, pamphlets etc including PRR commodities booklet, telegraph from US RR association, commodities rates, photo and other Condition; wear to papers and all items from age and handling

2017Lot RR manuals, pamphlets etcSee Sold Price

Sold

Lot of 3 small hardbound books on telegraphy plus 1: Lot of 3 small hardbound books on telegraphy plus 1 small softcover, the magic technology of its age. one book is the Bunnell Manual of Telegraphy, past of which is a catalog of the various telegraph

2020Lot of 3 small hardbound books on telegraphy plus 1See Sold Price

Sold

Telegraph Patent Model by White & White, 1855: Telegraph Patent Model by White & White, 1855 Telegraphic key apparatus, patented by Leroy S. White and Lewis White, USA, on May 22, 1855, with 28 keys, mother-of-pearl key tops, engraved characters,

2023Telegraph Patent Model by White & White, 1855See Sold Price

Sold

2023Telegraph Patent Model by White & White, 1855See Sold Price

Sold

A 19C. WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH STOCK TICKER MODEL 3-A: The circular stepped iron base in original Japanned black finish with gilt lettering is mounted with a lacquered brass mechanism stamped 3-A, 22-OHMS with serial number 2029. A thick glass dome is inc

2023A 19C. WESTERN UNION TELEGRAPH STOCK TICKER MODEL 3-ASee Sold Price

Sold

(2pc) TELEGRAPH BOXES: each box with hinged lift-tops revealing circular dial mechanism, one box with green dial, the other box with "Charles T. Chester's patents" marking h. 5-1/4 w. 9 d. 9 in. (each) Provenance: from an i

2020(2pc) TELEGRAPH BOXESSee Sold Price

Sold

Western Telegraph Machine: Western Telegraph machine. H9" D 8". Copy and paste this link for high-res images: https://www.dropbox.com/scl/fo/d41e8z469yaumpmsagpf2/h?dl=0&rlkey=3ghgvguwi693vtkdo7fk5ye5a

2023Western Telegraph MachineSee Sold Price

Sold

Jaguar 3 1/2-Litre Six-Cylinder Engine with Manual Gearbox and Stand: To be offered on Saturday, 24 September 2022

2022Jaguar 3 1/2-Litre Six-Cylinder Engine with Manual Gearbox and StandSee Sold Price

Sold

EDISON SELLS HIS TELEGRAPH PATENT EDISON, THOMAS ALVA. 1847-1931. Manuscript Document Signed on ...: EDISON SELLS HIS TELEGRAPH PATENT EDISON, THOMAS ALVA. 1847-1931. Manuscript Document Signed on vellum ('Thomas Alva Edison') being the agreement between Edison and William Orton, president of Western

2022EDISON SELLS HIS TELEGRAPH PATENT EDISON, THOMAS ALVA. 1847-1931. Manuscript Document Signed on ...See Sold Price

Sold

Sunbeam Tiger Engine with Four-Speed Manual Gearbox with Hurst shifter and Cart: To be offered on Saturday, 24 September 2022

2022Sunbeam Tiger Engine with Four-Speed Manual Gearbox with Hurst shifter and CartSee Sold Price

Sold

Cartier, Santos-Dumont Ultra Thin, 18k RG Manual: Cartier, Santos-Dumont Ultra Thin, 18k RG Manual Wind, Circa Case: 35x44mm (includin

2018Cartier, Santos-Dumont Ultra Thin, 18k RG ManualSee Sold Price

Sold

Hasler & Escher Morse Telegraph, c. 1880: Hasler & Escher Morse Telegraph, c. 1880 Swiss ink-writer telegraph receiver, marked: "Hasler & Escher - Bern". Serial no. 4193, clockwork-driven (working), with 2 paper-strip coils on top, original

2018Hasler & Escher Morse Telegraph, c. 1880See Sold Price

Related Collectibles

Bendix Bronze Electric Ship's Telegraph: A Bendix Bronze Electric Ship's Telegraph, 20th Century, Fitted for electricity, rewired ca. 1945. H: 51 3/4 W: 12 D: 12 1/2 in. From the Estate of John A. Davidson, Jr. Proceeds to benefit the APL of

Live NowBendix Bronze Electric Ship's Telegraph

$180

Leicaflex 35mm SL Manual Film Camera w/ 50mm Lens: The Leicaflex series of high-end single-lens reflex 35mm format film cameras were introduced by Leitz Camera in 1964. The Leicaflex SL was introduced in 1968. It was the first SLR camera with selectiv

Jun 09, 2024Leicaflex 35mm SL Manual Film Camera w/ 50mm Lens

$20

Lionel Postwar O Gauge 497 Coaling Station/142 Manual Control Switches/142 - 150 Right-Hand Switch: Lionel Postwar O Gauge 497 Coaling Station/142 Manual Control Switches/142 - 150 Right-Hand Manual Switch/142 - 125 Left And Manual Switch, each in C8 minus and each with its original box.

Jun 08, 2024Lionel Postwar O Gauge 497 Coaling Station/142 Manual Control Switches/142 - 150 Right-Hand Switch

$20

Vintage Morse Telegraph Machine: Vintage Morse Telegraph Machine. Measures approx. 4" X 11 3/4" X 5". Provenance: Private Estate Central Fl, Knew The Artist. Please copy and paste the URL link below to review our Terms and

3 days LeftVintage Morse Telegraph Machine

$20

Antique Singer Sewing Machine Tabletop & Cover Antique Singer Sewing Machine (manual pedal style): Antique Singer Sewing Machine Tabletop & Cover Antique Singer Sewing Machine (manual pedal style) with Tabletop & Cover, tabletop has carved measuring tool into top near edge, serial number is hard to

20 hrs LeftAntique Singer Sewing Machine Tabletop & Cover Antique Singer Sewing Machine (manual pedal style)

$10

Nintendo Game Boy Console With Tetris Manual and Box WORKS: Nintendo Game Boy Console With Tetris and Box WORKS This system features a directional pad, as well as four operation buttons for in-game use. An external power supply jack allows users to plug the ga

Jun 16, 2024Nintendo Game Boy Console With Tetris Manual and Box WORKS

$150

1880 Royal Path of Life Character Manual Education Prayer Fashion Death Haines: 1880 Royal Path of Life Character Manual Education Prayer Fashion Death Haines The Royal Path of Life by Thomas Haines is a late 19th-century conduct manual written to instruct readers on proper moral

Jun 23, 20241880 Royal Path of Life Character Manual Education Prayer Fashion Death Haines

1875 Europe with shipping lanes and telegraph cables. By Hardesty: Title: 1875 Europe with shipping lanes and telegraph cables. By Hardesty Date/Period: 1875 Materials: Hand color, steel engraving Size: 19 1/2 x 26” Map of Europe with shipping lanes and underwa

6 days Left1875 Europe with shipping lanes and telegraph cables. By Hardesty

$55

1871 Patent LAW Instruction Manual SCIENCE Inventions Steam Engine United States: 1871 Patent LAW Instruction Manual SCIENCE Inventions Steam Engine United States A small 19th-century instructional guide on how to procure an invention patent. Published by Munn, this work includes i

Jun 23, 20241871 Patent LAW Instruction Manual SCIENCE Inventions Steam Engine United States

SOUTH AMERICA COMMERCIAL.Steamer routes Telegraph cables Railways 1912 old map: TITLE/CONTENT OF MAP: 'Central Chart of South America' DATE PRINTED: 1912 IMAGE SIZE: Approx 44.0 x 33.5cm, 17.25 x 13.25 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding map. TYPE: Antique colour a

6 hrs LeftSOUTH AMERICA COMMERCIAL.Steamer routes Telegraph cables Railways 1912 old map

SOUTH AMERICA COMMERCIAL.Steamer routes Telegraph cables Railways Canal 1901 map: TITLE/CONTENT OF MAP: 'Commercial chart of South America' DATE PRINTED: 1901 IMAGE SIZE: Approx 43.0 x 33.0cm, 17 x 13 inches (Large); Please note that this is a folding map. TYPE: Antique colour map

6 hrs LeftSOUTH AMERICA COMMERCIAL.Steamer routes Telegraph cables Railways Canal 1901 map

Edward Hopper Trawler and Telegraph Pole Custom Framed Print: Edward Hopper Trawler and Telegraph Pole Custom Framed Print Unit Of Sale: Single Piece Artist: Edward Hopper Size: Medium Item Length: 14 in Region Of Origin: United States Framing: Matted & Framed P

19 hrs LeftEdward Hopper Trawler and Telegraph Pole Custom Framed Print

$10

Deere & Mansur Fertilizers Attachments Manual: Catalog measures 9 inches by 8 inches. Six pages. Complete.

3 days LeftDeere & Mansur Fertilizers Attachments Manual

$20

Book - A Barometer Manual,: Book - A Barometer Manual, A Barometer Manual for the use of Seamen, A textbook of Marine Meteorology, 7th ed, 1912, various fold-out maps and engravings of equipment

Jun 06, 2024Book - A Barometer Manual,

£15

Telegraph Avenue by Michael Chabon SIGNED First Edition: Telegraph Avenue by Michael Chabon SIGNED First Edition published by Harper, New York, 2012

Jun 05, 2024Telegraph Avenue by Michael Chabon SIGNED First Edition

$20

Call of Duty: Ghosts (Xbox 360, 2013) Complete w/ Manual - Tested Working: Call of Duty: Ghosts (Xbox 360, 2013) Complete w/ Manual - Tested WorkingVideo Games

Sep 24, 2024Call of Duty: Ghosts (Xbox 360, 2013) Complete w/ Manual - Tested Working

More Items in Modern Collectibles

A Russian icon showing Archangel Michael, modern: A Russian icon showing Archangel Michael, modernHolztafel mit zwei Rückseiten-Sponki (verloren). Kowtscheg, Tempera auf Kreidegrund. Bildfüllende Darstellung des Erzengels mit rotem Umhang. Weiche M

Live NowA Russian icon showing Archangel Michael, modern

See Sold Price

1c HERSHEY CHOCOLATE BAR VENDING MACHINE: Modern Vendor made by Walzer Product. All original with Hershey Chocolate Bar advertising. 1c Vending Machine. Worked when tested. 17 3/4" Excellent

Jun 15, 20241c HERSHEY CHOCOLATE BAR VENDING MACHINE

$130

1987 HASBRO G.I.JOE STORM SHADOW ACTION FIGURE NIB: 181383 1987 HASBRO G.I.JOE STORM SHADOW ACTION FIGURE NIB 1987 Hasbro G.I.Joe Storm Shadow Fully Poseable Modern Army Figure Condition: New. See images.

3 days Left1987 HASBRO G.I.JOE STORM SHADOW ACTION FIGURE NIB

$300

Dr. Strange & Batman Modern Comic Books - Short: Short Box Includes mostly modern issues with some earlier issues. Great for the collector and dealer. Please examine.

7 days LeftDr. Strange & Batman Modern Comic Books - Short

$30

A Russian icon showing Saints Boris and Gleb, modern: A Russian icon showing Saints Boris and Gleb, modernHolztafel mit zwei Rückseiten-Sponki (verloren). Doppeltes Kowtscheg, Randbereich freigelegt. Darstellung der zwei Heiligen zu Pferd mit goldenem H

Live NowA Russian icon showing Saints Boris and Gleb, modern

See Sold Price

A rare icon showing Christ Emanuel, modern: A rare icon showing Christ Emanuel, modernHolztafel mit zwei Rückseiten-Sponki. Tempera auf Kreidegrund. Darstellung des jungen Christus Emanuel auf einem Thron aus Cherubim umgeben von einer Aureole

Live NowA rare icon showing Christ Emanuel, modern

See Sold Price

1987 HASBRO G.I.JOE TUNNEL RAT ACTION FIGURE NIB: 181381 1987 HASBRO G.I.JOE TUNNEL RAT ACTION FIGURE NIB 1987 Hasbro G.I.Joe Tunnel Rat Fully Poseable Modern Army Figure Condition: New. See images

3 days Left1987 HASBRO G.I.JOE TUNNEL RAT ACTION FIGURE NIB

$130

American Flyer Lionel Modern S Gauge Nine (9) Assorted Erie Passenger Cars and C&O Combo Car Boxed: American Flyer Lionel Modern S Gauge Nine (9) Assorted Erie Passenger Cars and C&O Combo Pass

Jun 08, 2024American Flyer Lionel Modern S Gauge Nine (9) Assorted Erie Passenger Cars and C&O Combo Car Boxed

$20

American Flyer Lionel Modern S Gauge Texas Special Alco PA-1 AA Set and D&RGW Streamliner Passenger: American Flyer Lionel Modern S Gauge Texas Special Alco PA - 1 AA Set and D&RGW Streamliner P

Jun 08, 2024American Flyer Lionel Modern S Gauge Texas Special Alco PA-1 AA Set and D&RGW Streamliner Passenger

$20

Jerusalem 1888 Antique Urban Cityscape Litho Map: An antique 19th century lithographic drafting map with hand coloring on paper, titled "Plan de Jerusalem Ancienne et Moderne" ("Map of Ancient and Modern Jerusalem"). It was published circa 1888, poss

Live NowJerusalem 1888 Antique Urban Cityscape Litho Map

$50

1942 Japanese Internment Order US Army Broadside: Modern Wars 1942 Japanese "Internment" Order / Broadside Poster "NOTICE" - "Civilian Exclusion Order No. 41" - Presidio World War II by the U.S. Army for Japanese Internment 1942-Dated World War II, O

Jun 08, 20241942 Japanese Internment Order US Army Broadside

$1,800

BUDWEISER KING OF BEERS NEON SIGN: Nice looking modern Neon Budweiser Sign. Has great colors. Worked when tested. 48"x24" Excellent

Jun 15, 2024BUDWEISER KING OF BEERS NEON SIGN

$240

A group of kaleidoscopes and optical toys: A group of kaleidoscopes and optical toys. ncludes a cased example with six detachable slides. The fitted foam interior of the case is degrading and disintegrating; together with, a Georges Seurat-the

Jun 18, 2024A group of kaleidoscopes and optical toys

$150

DUNHILL-NAMIKI: Crane and Pine Tree Ltd Ed Maki-e Fountain Pen: Heading: Section 1: Modern Lacquer Pens Author: Dunhill-Namiki Title: DUNHILL-NAMIKI: Crane and Pine Tree Limited Edition Maki-e Fountain Pen Place Published: Japan Publisher: Date Published:

Jun 06, 2024DUNHILL-NAMIKI: Crane and Pine Tree Ltd Ed Maki-e Fountain Pen

$2,000

1988 HASBRO G.I.JOE SNAKE EYES ACTION FIGURE NIB: 181382 1988 HASBRO G.I.JOE SNAKE EYES ACTION FIGURE NIB 1988 Hasbro G.I.Joe Snake Eyes Fully Poseable Modern Army Figure Condition: New. See images

3 days Left1988 HASBRO G.I.JOE SNAKE EYES ACTION FIGURE NIB

$95

American Flyer Lionel Modern S Gauge New Haven EP-5 Electric X2: American Flyer Lionel Modern S Gauge New Haven EP-5 Electric X2, each in C9 and each with its original box.

Jun 08, 2024American Flyer Lionel Modern S Gauge New Haven EP-5 Electric X2

$20

Item Details

Description

Shaffner, Taliaferro Preston. The Telegraph manual : a complete history and description of the semaphoric, electric and magnetic telegraphs of Europe, Asia, Africa, and America, ancient and modern. Pudney & Russell, New York, 1859. 8vo. Modern green cloth. Occasional foxing.

Buyer's Premium

Shaffner. The Telegraph Manual. 1859.

Name: Shaffner. The Telegraph Manual. 1859.
SKU: 146476916
Price: 100 USD
Availability: InStock

Estimate $200 - $300

See Sold Price

Starting Price $100

Sell a Similar Item

2 bidders are watching this item.

Shipping & Pickup Options

Item located in Falls Church, VA, us

See Policy for Shipping

Local Pickup Available

Payment

Accepts seamless payments through LiveAuctioneers

Quinn's Auction Galleries

Falls Church, VA, United States

427 Reviews

8,639 Followers