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PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

PAP. Condition: New. New Book. Shipped from UK. Established seller since 2000.

Paperback. Condition: Very Good. First Edition. With 19pp - interesting ephemera.

Paperback. Condition: New. Print on Demand. This book offers a study of early telephone networks in Brooklyn, New York, as they existed between the years 1888 and 1890. A rich and detailed historical record, the book provides insight into the initial stages of communication technology and the development of one of the world's first urban telephone systems. The author delves into the technical challenges of the time, providing a comprehensive analysis of the infrastructure, equipment, and methods used to connect homes and businesses within the Borough of Brooklyn. By drawing on archival records, directories, and contemporary accounts, the book not only documents the technological advancements of the era but also the social and economic impact of the telephone on the lives of Brooklyn's residents. Through this detailed examination, the author unpacks the complexities of early telephony, solidifying its place within the broader narrative of technological and urban development. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item.

SEE PHOTO.Quarto. 135 pages of skilfully executed autographs followed by a 45-page printed 'INDEX TO AUTOGRAPHS', ranging from 'H.R.H. The PRINCE of WALES, K.G.' to 'Zillwood, A., The Abbey, Romsey, Hants.'. Attractive title in gold, purple, blue, yellow and green, with illustration of Osborne House. A handsome, if somewhat flashy, production. Maroon morocco binding, with a large crest stamped in gilt within a decorative border on the front board. All edges gilt. Tight copy, rebacked with new endpapers. Offsetting to fly leaf and a little damp damage to corner of title. COPAC only lists copies at the Bodleian and in the National Library of Wales.