Map of Europe : compiled from the most recent surveys / published for the Electric & International Telegraph Company ; s

The Smithsonian catalogs Map of Europe : compiled from the most recent surveys / published for the Electric & International Telegraph Company ; s as maps in its Telegraph--Maps records.

WHY IT’S INTERESTING

Telegraph lines and stations printed in red.

SERENDIPITYA little unexpected

FamiliarWeird

A CLOSER LOOK

The Smithsonian lists the object under Telegraph--Maps and dates it 1859.

Telegraph lines and stations printed in red.

FOLLOW THE EVIDENCE

Smithsonian InstitutionMap of Europe : compiled from the most recent surveys / published for the Electric & International Telegraph Company ; s

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