Title

Artist's reconstruction of the scene when Tsar Ncholas I

Caption

Artist's reconstruction of the scene when Tsar Ncholas I (1796-1855), sending the first message from St Petersburg telegraph station, used a modification of Chappe's semaphore system. From Louis Figuier "Les Merveilles de las Science", Paris c.1870

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Photos12.com - Ann Ronan Picture Library

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Photo12/Ann Ronan Picture Library

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ARP07105_460001609

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27,3Mb (3,2Mb) / 9,0in x 11,8in / 2693 x 3543 (300dpi)