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Telephone from Yesterday and Today, French Book by Claude Perardel, 1992

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€86.63
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Telephone d'hier et d'aujourd'hui, (Telephone from Yesterday and Today), French book, by Christian Altier et Claude Perardel, 1992. An illustrated retrospective of telephones in France whose aesthetics and functionality reflect an era and technological evolution. Determining the author of this remarkable invention is a challenging task. Many, known or unknown, have come close to success. The whole world will quickly see the development of a transmission system between men. Thanks to the telephone, distances are eliminated, and information circulates instantly. The telephone device is now part of the decor, family, and essential equipment for businesses, traders, workers, and liberal professions. It has become a common collector's item; some pieces are true works of art. This "beautiful book" presents the most representative specimens through magnificent photographs. This is a beautiful coffee table art book. Features: Title: Telephone d'hier et d'aujourd'hui. Author: Christian Altier et Claude Perardel. Soft cover book. Language: French. Numerous full-color and black-and-white illustrations. 190 pages. Dimensions: 8.25 in x 11.82 in (21 x 30 cm). Published in 1992 by Editions de l'Est. The book is in good condition, with old traces of water on the lower edge of the pages, but no damage to pages or internal prints.
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    Modern History (Maker)
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 11.82 in (30.03 cm)Width: 8.25 in (20.96 cm)Depth: 1 in (2.54 cm)
  • Style:
    Modern (Of the Period)
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  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1992
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  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 4LIV005CEBAAE1stDibs: LU1632241768832

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