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

$100
£75.74
€86.99
CA$140.13
A$152.35
CHF 80.78
MX$1,826.32
NOK 1,026.64
SEK 940.54
DKK 650.11

About the Item

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 soon witness the development of a transmission system between humans. Thanks to the telephone, distances are eliminated, and information circulates instantly. The telephone device is now an integral part of the decor, family, and essential equipment for businesses, traders, workers, and professionals in liberal fields. 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. Softcover book. Language: French. Numerous full-color and black-and-white illustrations. 190 pages. Dimensions: 8.25 in by 11.82 in (21 x 30 cm). Published in 1992 by Editions de l'Est. The book is in good condition, with minor water stains on the lower edge of the pages, but no damage to the pages or internal prints.
  • Creator:
  • 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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  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
    1990-1999
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1992
  • Condition:
  • Seller Location:
    Atlanta, GA
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 5LIV005CFBBAC1stDibs: LU1632247345152

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