Paris to New York Telegraph Company (1879)
Certificate Description
Beautifully engraved Certificate from the Compagnie Francaise du Telegraphe de Paris a New York issued in 1879. The company was responsible for building the Trans-Atlantic Submarine Cable from Paris to New York.
This historic and unique document has an ornately detailed border around it surrounding the company name and the certificates description. This early telegraph item is signed by the company's administrators and is over 121 years old.
The first cable laid beneath the Atlantic ocean was completed in 1858. The Queen of England and the President of the United States immediately exchanged greetings. Modern civilizations were astounded that there were instantaneous communications between Europe and North America. Unfortunately, the cable failed after only three weeks.
The Compagnie Francaise Telegraphe de Paris a New York combined with Compagnie Française des Câbles Télégraphiques (Compagnie Francaise des Cables Telegraphiques ) in 1894.
This historic and unique document has an ornately detailed border around it surrounding the company name and the certificates description. This early telegraph item is signed by the company's administrators and is over 121 years old.
The first cable laid beneath the Atlantic ocean was completed in 1858. The Queen of England and the President of the United States immediately exchanged greetings. Modern civilizations were astounded that there were instantaneous communications between Europe and North America. Unfortunately, the cable failed after only three weeks.
The Compagnie Francaise Telegraphe de Paris a New York combined with Compagnie Française des Câbles Télégraphiques (Compagnie Francaise des Cables Telegraphiques ) in 1894.
