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J.L. Böckmann. Versuch ueber Telegraphic und Telegraphen, 1794

If you have questions about the Vail Collection, please complete our form, Ask Distinctive Collections.

MIT Covid Pass holders and non-MIT users must request an appointment to visit our reading room 3 business days in advance. See our current hours.

We’re located in Building 14, adjacent to the Hayden Memorial Library, at 160 Memorial Drive, in room 14N-118.

Our mailing address is:

Rare Books Program
Distinctive Collections
Room 14N-118
77 Massachusetts Avenue
Cambridge MA 02139-4307