Scarce Western Electric pamphlet issued in advance of the 1958 activation of the Cold War 'White Alice' network in Alaska of large parabolic, tropospheric scatter antennas as well as smaller microwave dishes, that served DEWS/Distant Early Warning Line and other defense systems. [20] pages, b/w illustrations. A very good copy (has slight spotting and wear).

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Bibliographic Details

Title

'White Alice'

Publisher

Western Electric Company / Pacific Telephone Employees' Booklet Rack Service

Publication Date

1958

Binding

Hardcover

Edition

First Edition.

Condition

Very Good

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Rare Pacific Northwest

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Arundel Books Seattle store is located Seattle's historic Pioneer Square. We have a select, diverse stock that is constantly changing and growing. Although we have an open store, we do the majority of our business over the Net and are committed to providing professional service. We began as a publishing company in 1984, and have been selling used and rare books through our stores and catalogues since 1987. Please visit our website: arundelbooks.com.

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Arundel Books
322 1st Avenue South, Seattle, WA, 98104, U.S.A.

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Arundel Books is a retail and internet bookstore operated by West Edge Media LLC (Washington State UBI #602387287) at the above address and phone number. Address inquiries to Phil Bevis. TERMS: Payment with order. Check (US$ only/US Bank), PayPal or Credit Card (Visa, M/C, Amex, Discover). YES, WE HAVE A SECURE SERVER. 7-day return only if not as described (you must notify us immediately on upon receipt of any problem). We pack carefully.

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