Editore: G.P.O.,, Washington:, 1906
Da: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
Prima edizione
8vo. 112 pp. Tables, diagrams. Embossed emerald-green cloth, gilt lettering on front cover & spine, embossed ruling on covers (ex-lib spine label & stamps on front endpapers, slight shelfwear, very minor bumping to couple corners), still G ex-lib copy, w/ bookplate on front pastedown. First edition, of this very scarce service manual for directing the operations of the U.S. Army Signal Corps at the beginning of the 20th century, published just prior to the San Francisco earthquake & fire. This manual details the equipment and specifications for setting up and maintaining telegraph & telephone lines, telegraph codes, types of property, all of the tools required for their systems, and includes sections on wireless telegraphy, balloons, submarine-cable instruments, fieldglasses, and more. The Signal Corps was commanded by the famed polar explorer Adolphus Greely (1844-1935), who had been appointed to the post by President Grover Cleveland. Under his command, the Signal Corps was vastly expanded, and constructed, operated, and maintained telegraph lines during the Spanish-American War, the Philippine Insurrection, constructed a line of 4000 miles to Alaska, and proved to be a vital lifeline during the aftermath of the San Francisco earthquake & fire in April, 1906. In the burned out city, the Signal Corps set up 42 telegraph offices, and 79 telephone offices connecting all the military districts, federal buildings, railroad offices & depots, city offices, and other vital locations.
Editore: G.P.O.,, Washington:, 1907
Da: Zephyr Used & Rare Books, Vancouver, WA, U.S.A.
8vo. 163, [1] pp. Tables, diagrams, 9 plates (8 large folding). Embossed emerald-green cloth, gilt lettering on front cover & spine, embossed ruling on covers (ex-lib spine label & stamps on front endpapers, slight shelfwear), still VG ex-lib copy, w/ bookplate on front pastedown. Second edition, substantially revised & expanded, of this very scarce service manual for directing the operations of the U.S. Army Signal Corps at the beginning of the 20th century, published just after the San Francisco earthquake & fire. This manual details the equipment and specifications for setting up and maintaining telegraph & telephone lines, telegraph codes, types of property, all of the tools required for their systems, and includes sections on wireless telegraphy, balloons, submarine-cable instruments, and fieldglasses. In addition, this work includes a detailed section on setting up and operating Post Telephone Systems, Telephone systems for Coast Artillery posts, as well as the detailed large folding plates showing equipment and maps for establishing them. The Signal Corps was commanded by the famed polar explorer Adolphus Greely (1844-1935), who had been appointed to the post by President Grover Cleveland. Under his command, the Signal Corps was vastly expanded, and constructed, operated, and maintained telegraph lines during the Spanish-American War, the Philippine Insurrection, constructed a line of 4000 miles to Alaska, and proved to be a vital lifeline during the aftermath of the San Francisco earthquake & fire in April, 1906. In the burned out city, the Signal Corps set up 42 telegraph offices, and 79 telephone offices connecting all the military districts, federal buildings, railroad offices & depots, city offices, and other vital locations.
Data di pubblicazione: 2025
Da: True World of Books, Delhi, India
EUR 26,55
Quantità: 18 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloLeatherBound. Condizione: New. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. LeatherBound edition. Condition: New. Reprinted from 1906 edition. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. Pages: 124 As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Pages: 124 Language: English.
Data di pubblicazione: 2025
Da: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
EUR 33,90
Quantità: Più di 20 disponibili
Aggiungi al carrelloLeather Bound. Condizione: New. Language: English. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1906. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 124, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 124 124.