History, Theory and Practice of the ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.
by Prescott, George B. (Bartlett) 1830-94
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- first
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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West Brookfield, Massachusetts, United States
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- Bookseller
- OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994) (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- OWBHIS117063
- Title
- History, Theory and Practice of the ELECTRIC TELEGRAPH.
- Author
- Prescott, George B. (Bartlett) 1830-94
- Book Condition
- Used
- Publisher
- Boston: Ticknor & Field, 1860.
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Science, Telegraph
- Bookseller catalogs
- Bindery;
Terms of Sale
OLD WORKING BOOKS & Bindery (Est. 1994)
Point of Sale (by phone or fax), Checks, MO, drafts in US Funds. MA residents invoiced 6.25% Sales Tax. We cost (drop) ship world-wide via USPS, but will ship via other specified carriers and by your account number via pick-up service. We ship promptly in professional packaging. In office for questions 5am-3pm EST Mon-Sat @ (508) 867-3434 (calls returned on complete messages including book title or number) or 24/7 secure fax. Notify us of intent to return within 3 days of receipt in original packaging and matching post. On March 31 2018 (9-3) we will be at Flamingo Eventz Boxborough (MA) Paper Town with bindings and cards. Hope to see you there
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