"Description of the American Electro Magnetic Telegraph: Now in Operation Between the Cities of Washington and Baltimore. Illustrated by Fourteen Wood Engravings", U.S. Government

This enlightening document by Alfred Vail is “illustrated by fourteen wood engravings” showing in detail how the telegraph operates, including the latest version of the Morse code. Vail was a mechanical engineer who brought technical and financial assistance to Morse’s telegraph project. In return he received a 25% interest in the American rights and 50% of the foreign rights. First edition, printed in Washington by J. & G.S. Gideon. Octavo, disbound, 24 pages.

References: Howes #V-5.

Condition: A

A clean and bright example, disbound.