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Cyrus Field First Trans-Atlantic Cable Signature

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Cyrus Field First Trans-Atlantic Cable Signature
<B>Cyrus Field, First Trans-Atlantic Cable, Signature</B></I> <I>Cyrus W. Field</B></I>. A clipped signature of Cyrus West Field (1819-1892) matted and framed under glass with a contemporary photograph of Field, in fine condition. Cyrus Field led the American Telegraph Company to become the first company to lay a telegraph cable between Europe and the United States. Though he experienced much success in his lifetime, bad investments left Field bankrupt at the end of his life. <BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Framed - with Glass, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)