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Almost Complete 78 RPM Record Dating Guide, The
Version 2. By Steven C. Barr. A great resource for the 78 RPM collector. Look up by label, zoom in on dates and editions by label codes. 8.5 x 11 plastic spiral bound, photocopied with paper covers. 178 pages. I will also include the first edition of this guide as well.
$15.00. (9560106)
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Antique Radios: Restoration and Price Guide
By David and Betty Johnson. Another excellent all-in-one resource for the radio collector and restorer. Goes into cabinet restoration as well as electronic repair. Illustrated. 8.5 x 11 squarebound paperback in very good condition, 99 pages.
$10.00. (9560107)
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A Century of Progress - The General Electric Story
Four volumes in one! The whole history of GE from 1876 to 1978. This innovative company helped build the modern world through indispensable technology and space-age convenience and was (and is) one of the major players in the radio market. Chock full of great photos. Hardcover, 11.5 x 8.5, Approx. 400 pages. Book is in excellent condition, minor wear but no tears or problems with the nice glossy dust jacket. A great reference tome.
$18.00. (9560045)
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A History of the Marconi Company
By W. J. Baker. Covers the whole history of this important manufacturer, delving at times into the science and engineering as well. Many photographs and diagrams. Originally published in 1970. 9.5 x 6.25, hardcover, 414 pages, ex-library copy from Fresno State College. In well-used but good condition, no dust jacket, stamping on page edges, spine intact and reasonably taut- an excellent reading copy.
$10.00. (9560010)
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Bendix Red Bank Tubes
By Charles Hansen. An account of the Bendix Corporation's "ruggedized" Red Bank tubes used in military applications, written by a fellow who worked for the company and whose father developed a lot of the tooling for the Red Bank tubes. Includes insider history, spec sheets, data sheets, photos, original industry ads and lots more cool stuff to enjoy. First edition, 2006, 8-1/2" x 11" squarebound softcover, 80+ pages, in near-mint condition. $25 cover price, scarce.
$18.00. (9560077)
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Bret's Antique Radio Restoration Vol 3 DVD
Bret's Old Radios Presents: Antique Radio Restoration, Volume 3: Plastic Cabinet Repair and Refinishing DVD. Guide books are fine and helpful, but it's even better if you can see the process as it's being explained. This 120 minute video provides loads of great tips and tricks. Region 1 DVD. Comes with printed supplies list. I have three of these for sale, so the ad will stay up until the last is sold. Will ship via media mail for the best savings.
$8.00. (9560082)
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Cat's Whisker, The
50 Years of Wireless Design. By Jonathan Hill. Radio development and engineering in the UK followed a similar path to the US, but the external aesthetics followed their own special designs. An informative overview of the development of radio across the pond, accompanied by gorgeous photography of British sets, mainly the author's own extensive collection. Hardcover with dust jacket in Good/Good-minus condition- bumping and edge rubbing to the book, dust jacket has a variety of rubbing, fraying and minor tears but no major damage. 8-1/2" x almost 12", 96 pages.
$18.00. (9560097)
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Charles Herrold, Inventor of Radio Broadcasting
By Greb and Adams. Who was Charles Herrold, and why did he claim to be the father of broadcasting? Well, he went on the air in San Jose in 1909 and ran station KQW from 1912 to 1917, when the money ran out. The tale of this mostly-forgotten pioneer is meticulously researched by the authors, who finally shed light on a deserving soul. Softcover, 10 x 7, 247 pages. Many photos and diagrams. Minor shelf wear and edge wear, otherwise excellent copy with an uncreased spine.
$12.00. (9560047)
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Collecting Old Radios and Crystal Sets
By Max Alth. One of the earlier collector guides, written in 1977, when the focus of the collector was on the earliest sets out there--understandable, since the Zenith Walton was, at that time, less than 40 years old... As such, it covers a bunch of sets skipped over by later collector guides, and the prices are interesting (and often amusing) to see. Nice collection of photos and ads, as well. Also has a list of radio clubs then operating across the USA. The collector's guide has itself become a collector's item. 8.5 x 11, 76 pages, softcover in good condition, with minor wear at the corners, spine, and edges and sun fading on the spine.
$14.00. (9560123)
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Collector's Guide to Vintage Televisions
Identification & Values. By Durbal & Bubenheimer. A must for the vintage TV collector. Identify through photos or the pithy physical descriptions. Softcover in Very Fine condition. 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", 200 pages.
$12.00. (9560089)
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Communications Receivers the Vacuum Tube Era 1932-1981
By Raymond S Moore. 4th Edition. Comprehensive guide including photos, specs, stats, and company histories for manufacturers, including a whole bunch of obscure makers. 4th Edition, published by RSM communications in Key Largo. 8-1/2" x 11", 136 page softcover in excellent condition.
$15.00. (9560076)
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Crosley 1923 Catalog (reprint)
Reprint by Vestal Press. While the cover is just thick paper, the interior is faithfully reproduced on heavy glossy art paper, probably very similar to the kind it was printed on originally. Covers the whole line of 1922-23 Crosley sets and accessories. Very nice printing. 32 pages, 8.5 x 5.5 inches, near-mint. An interesting time capsule!
$8.00. (9560122)
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Drake's Radio-Television Electronic Dictionary
Illustrated. By Harold P. Manly. A useful reference book for your repair library, covering terminology with pictures and explanations. Hardcover w/ dust jacket, good/acceptable condition, many small tears and scuffing on the dust jacket but it is complete. 8.5 x 6 inches, approx. 300 pages.
$6.00. (9560099)
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Evolution of the Audio Recorder
The Vintage Years, Late 40s to Early 70s. Theory, History, Restoration, Identification, Prices. By Phil Van Praag. A thoroughly comprehensive guide to audio recorders, which finally get their due here. The title says it all. Packed with photos, ads, technical information, and plenty more. Softcover in Near Mint condition. 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", and a hefty 518 pages.
$24.00. (9560088)
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Fifty Fabulous Years - A Personal Review
By H.V. Kaltenborn. "The Dean of radio commentators gives an entertaining and stimulating account of a life rich with first-hand experiences of men and events." Managing editor of the Brooklyn Eagle from 1910-30, CBS and NBC correspondent, world traveler and interviewer of everyone from common men to world leaders, Kaltenborn shares his stories in this 1950 book. Hardcover, 312 pages, indexed, many photos. Book in good condition, Dust jacket intact but with stress and minor chipping at folds. A solid copy.
$10.00. (9560079)
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FM Frequency Modulation
By John F. Rider. The man who's helped us fix a million radios is here to tell us all about FM, how it works, and how to service it. Hardcover, 8.25 x 5.5, 142 pages. Many diagrams and schematics. Dust cover poor, missing chunks, faded on spine. Book is readable and complete. Old faint dampness stains on early and late pages. Mild "basement odor" which I am currently treating.
$8.00. (9560030)
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Fundamentals of Television - Second Edition
By Walter H. Buchsbaum. A good all-in-one teaching manual for servicing vintage televisions. Includes fold-out schematics and index. Paperback, 9 x 6, 280 pages. Well-used, cover intact but surface tears from removed adhesive tags, spine creases, cover splits at top, well-thumbed. A good bench copy that you can spill coffee and solvents on and not feel too bad about it.
$6.00. (9560041)
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Ginny Gordon and the Broadcast Mystery (1956)
How about some young adult radio fiction? Hardcover, plastic-coated. Covers are bright and intact, spine is rough with lots of chipping and peeling, interior pages nice but browning, two-color illustrations throughout. 282pp.
$4.00. (9560002)
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Ham Radio for Dummies
By Ward Silver. An easy and fun intro to the world of ham radio. Teach yourself, or give it to your friend/significant other so they can learn what the heck you're up to in your shack/basement.
Softcover, 360 pages, good overall condition with only light wear.
$12.00. (9560070)
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Impoverished Radio Experimenter, The (Vols 1-6)
By various authors. Six books of experiments and projects, tricks, tips, and secrets, amply illustrated and diagrammed. The contents are on the covers; if you need larger individual photos just let me know. Punched for a mini 3-ring binder. Softcovers, saddle-bound, in excellent to near mint condition. Each is 8.5 x 6 inches and 48 pages, for a total of 288 pages.
$12.00. (9560101)
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In Marconi's Footsteps: Early Radio
By Peter R. Jensen. An excellent history of the early days of radio, from the first experiments through the end of WWI and the threshold of commercial success. Draws on contemporary accounts, original notes and journals, and well-researched sources. Lots of great photos and illustrations. It's both a good reference work and an attractive coffee table book. Hardcover w/Dust jacket, near-mint condition, looks brand-new. 8.5 x 11.25, 176 pages.
$18.00. (9560103)
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Listening In: Radio and the American Imagination
By Susan J. Douglas, PhD, Professor of Communications Studies at the University of Michigan. "...from Amos 'n' Andy and Edward R. Murrow to Wolfman Jack and Howard Stern." Well-researched and a great summer read, covering the whole history of popular radio and its effects on American psychology and society. Hardcover, 416 pages, indexed, fine condition with minor bumps and good dust jacket with only minor damage and no sun fading.
$12.00. (9560078)
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Marconi
By W.P. Jolly. A biography of Marconi that covers the whole man and his life, as well as his inventions and technical achievements. There were some stories in here I'd never heard before, and others told from a different viewpoint. Food for thought. Hardcover, 7" x 10", Book is in good condition, dust jacket acceptable with minor dog-ears and small splits. 292 pages.
$10.00. (9560118)
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Men and Volts at War: The Story of General Electric in World War II
By John Anderson Miller. Fascinating account of GE's contributions to Allied victory in WWII. Published in 1947. Hardcover, 9.25 x 6.25, 272 pages. No dust jacket, book is in good shape, minor wear to boards and spine, corners bumped, good reading and reference copy.
$8.00. (9560026)
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Men and Volts: The Story of General Electric
By John Winthrop Hammond. The history of this giant and diverse corporation that shaped American life. Published in 1941. Hardcover, 9.25 x 6.25, 436 pages, printed on high-quality rag paper. No dust jacket, book is in excellent shape, clean boards, tight spine, minimal sun fading.
$9.00. (9560027)
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Most-Often-Needed 1926-1938 Radio Diagrams
...and Servicing Information. Compiled by M. N. Bettman. You don't have fifteen feet of shelf space for a complete set of Rider manuals. You aren't pleased with the reproduction quality of schematics printed from online sources. What's the radio restorer to do? Here's an excellent reference that will take care of a lot of common sets, featuring schematics straight from the respective manufacturers. This is a reprint edition of the original--crisp and clear like the original, but fresh and new paper. 8.5 x 11 squarebound softcover in very fine condition. 240 pages.
$14.00. (9560104)
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Most-Often-Needed 1926-1950 Sears-Silvertone Radio Diagrams
and Servicing Information. Compiled by Supreme Publications. All the schematics you'll need, without throwing out your back moving the stack of Rider manuals. Excellent and clear reproduction. 1987 reprint edition, 8.5 x 11 inches, plastic spiral-bound. 60 pages.
$12.00. (9560115)
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Most-Often-Needed 1926-1950 Stewart-Warner Radio Diagrams
and Servicing Information. Compiled by Supreme Publications. All the schematics you'll need, without the fifteen feet of shelf space needed for the Rider manuals. Excellent and clear reproduction. 1986 reprint edition, 8.5 x 11 inches, plastic spiral-bound. 68 pages.
$12.00. (9560111)
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Most-Often-Needed 1939-1950 Westinghouse Radio Diagrams
and Servicing Information. Compiled by Supreme Publications. All the schematics you'll need, without the reinforced floor joists needed for the Rider manuals. Excellent and clear reproduction. 1987 reprint edition, 8.5 x 11 inches, plastic spiral-bound. 46 pages.
$10.00. (9560112)
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Most-Often-Needed 1941 Radio Diagrams
and Servicing Information. Compiled by Beitman and reissued by Supreme Publications. All the schematics you'll need, without the team of beefy helpers needed to move around the Rider manuals. Excellent and clear reproduction. 1980s reprint edition, 8.5 x 11 inches, plastic spiral-bound. 192 pages.
$15.00. (9560113)
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Most-Often-Needed 1949 Radio Diagrams
and Servicing Information. Compiled by Beitman and reissued by Supreme Publications. All the schematics you'll need, without the gaggle of librarians needed to parse the indexes of the Rider manuals. Excellent and clear reproduction. 1980s reprint edition, 8.5 x 11 inches, plastic spiral-bound. 160 pages.
$14.00. (9560114)
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Most Often Needed 1939 Radio Diagrams
Compiled by M.N. Beitman. This is an original, not a reprint. Covers the most frequently-encountered sets from the 1939 model year. A handier alternative to the Rider books. Schematics and service info direct from the manufacturers. 8" x 10", 192 pages. As befits this being an original that was obviously much-consulted, it's in rough exterior shape--hole in the front cover, chipping and missing sections of the back cover, tape on spine is peeling and loose, but the interior is readable, complete, and relatively clean.
$12.00. (9560125)
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Most Often Needed 1940 Radio Diagrams
Compiled by M.N. Beitman. This is an original, not a reprint. Covers the most frequently-encountered sets from the 1940 model year. A handier alternative to the Rider books. Schematics and service info direct from the manufacturers. 8" x 10", 208 pages. Acceptable-good exterior shape- corner bumping, stains on bottom of back cover, general wear and light soiling, sticker on spine for shop use. Interior is clean and complete.
$14.00. (9560126)
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My Father Marconi
By Degna Marconi. An intimate biography of the "Father of Wireless" by one who knew him best- his eldest daughter. From boyhood in Italy to scientific triumph to scandal and struggle in the corporate world, this is the complete story of a fascinating man. Includes a dozen pages of rare family photos. Hardcover, 8.5 x 6, 320 pages. Book is in excellent condition. Dust jacket is fair with splits and a tear on the back, but complete.
$16.00. (9560046)
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Official Radio Service Manual
and Complete Directory of All Commercial Wiring Diagrams, 1930. Edited by Hugo Gernsback. 1984 Vestal Press reprint. If early sets are your thing, this is a fantastic resource. If early sets ever end up on your bench, this should be on your shelf. If early sets interest you at all, this is a fine volume to have. Schematics, diagrams, and service info direct from the relevant manufacturers. Softcover, 8.5 x 11, 352 pages. In acceptable-good condition with cover fold, dings and bumps on the corners, 3/4 inch tear in back cover, but complete and intact inside.
$15.00. (9560124)
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Old Time Radios! Restoration and Repair
By Joseph J. Carr. Perhaps the best of the "all-in-one" restoration guides for vintage radio; covers history, theory, operation of the various components, repair techniques, troubleshooting, alignment, cleaning, and more. Includes handy appendices like resistor color codes. Indexed. 256 pages, paperback, 9.25 x 7.25. Good used condition, bumped corners, shelf wear. Spine tight and smooth.
$10.00. (9560014)
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Out of the Air
By Mary Margaret McBride. Autobiography by the woman who basically invented modern interview journalism on her long-running radio shows. Sitting down with your subject for a conversation might seem commonplace in this age of NPR-style interviewing, but McBride was rocking the boat in an age where the reporter used to stand back with a notebook or a microphone and pepper the subject with questions. In her career, she interviewed everyone from senators to farmhands, nutty inventors to Elizabeth Taylor, in a quiet and welcoming manner that allowed them to tell their whole stories. Now, you can read hers. Hardcover, 8.5 x 5.5, 384 pages, photo section in center. Significant shelf wear and rubbing to dust jacket, book itself is in good shape, solid and complete.
$10.00. (9560053)
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Philco Radio 1928-1942
By Ramirez and Prosise. A certain battery company in Philadelphia went from its namesake industry to top dog in the US radio industry in only a few years. They succeeded by offering innovative electronics packaged in attractive cabinets for good prices. This is their story, accompanied by plenty of great pictures. Softcover, good condition, some corner bumping and lifting, general light shelf wear. 8-1/2" x 11", 190 pages.
$16.00. (9560098)
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Pictoral History of Radio, A
By Irving Settel. The complete story of radio broadcasting in America from crystal sets to transistors with all the stars (and) all the great shows of radio's golden age. Fun for a deep read or a quick browse. Hardcover with dust jacket in Acceptable-Good condition. Dust jacket has minor tears, chafing, and pronounced sun fading on the spine. Book has corner bumping and edge rubbing. Interior is tight and complete. 11-1/2"x 8-3/4", 188 pages, plus index.
$9.00. (9560095)
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Poster's Radio & Television Price Guide
1920-1990. Second Edition. By Harry Poster. A useful guide for identification. Especially useful because the guide extends to 1990, including some collectibles not covered in other books. Lots of photos and short descriptions. Short color section. Softcover in Fine condition. 10" x 7", 195 pages.
$12.00. (9560093)
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Radiola III Instruction Manual (reprint)
A reproduction of the original instruction manual that came with your Radiola III. Besides being an interesting read whether or not you own the radio in question, it might come in handy in general for its diagrams of battery set-up and schematics. Sixteen pages, excellent condition. I have several of these, so the ad will remain up until they're gone.
$4.00. (9560121)
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Radios by Hallicrafters with Price Guide
By Chuck Dachis, published as part of the Schiffer Book for Collectors series. A really excellent guide to the products of Hallicrafters, with plenty of pictures and info, including ads and ephemera in the back. 1996, paperback, 220 pages, indexed. Good condition, with some wear and bumps. Will ship via media mail for the best savings.
$20.00. (9560080)
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Radio Diagram Sourcebook
With Tube Complement Guide. By Richard Gray. You need a schematic for a radio, but have no clue what model it is--if only you could reverse-search by tube complement and number. You need to know the IF peak but the schematic you have is stained or smudged or too faint to read. What to do? Pull out this handy book! Lists model numbers by manufacturer, their tube count and complement, lamp type, IF peak (or it'll tell you if it's a TRF.) Great as a primary source or as a quick cross-reference. 6 x 9 squarebound softcover in Very Fine condition, extremely minor shelf wear. 270 pages.
$12.00. (9560105)
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Rider XXI
It's Rider 21, one of the rarer birds at the tail end of the series. Complete, shopworn binding, chipping at top, interior pages intact and in good shape.
$18.00. (9560055)
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Rider XXII
Even rarer is volume 22. Somewhat worn from use but no major defects, interior pages intact and ready to use. A solid copy and scarce.
$30.00. (9560056)
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Rider XXIII
The rarest of all, here it is, Volume 23. This one had a low print run and the operation was shuttered as Sam's took over the repair data business from here on out. Nice copy, in good cosmetic shape with expected shop wear, interior pages intact. Complete your set!
$45.00. (9560057)
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E.H. Scott 1940 Radio Catalog
A catalog (almost certainly a reprint, though there's no data inside indicating who did it) of offerings from E.H. Scott Radio Laboratories, Inc. circa 1940. Like a Scott, this book is high-quality all the way, printed on heavy, glossy paper. Testimonials and a lot of technical data with accompanying graphs and charts, but the highlights are the gorgeously-photographed radios and cabinets--the chassis and their amplifiers are a full page each. Feel the thrill of turning the catalog sideways to look at each centerfold-quality display--albeit the kind of centerfolds that won't get you in trouble with your domestic partner. 32 pages, in excellent shape with tight, rust-free staples. This is the first of its kind that I've seen and I know you're going to enjoy it.
$18.00. (9560120)
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Small & Speciality Manufacturers Radio Diagrams 1927-1945
and Servicing Information. Compiled by Supreme Publications. Here are all the small and oddball schematics you'll likely need without having to break out the Rider books, or settle for third-rate scans online. Includes Air King, Allied, Andrea, Ansley, Atwater Kent, Belmont, Detrola, FADA, Gamble-Skogmo, GM, Grunow, Hallicrafters, Howard, Lafayette, Midwest, Packard-Bell, Sonora, Sparton, Spiegel, Stromberg-Carlson, Wells-Gardner and Wilcox-Gay. Excellent and clear reproduction. 1987 reprint edition, 8.5 x 11 inches, plastic spiral-bound. 233 pages.
$16.00. (9560117)
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Sparton Radio Service Manual No. 1, 1926-33
Reprinted and compiled service data, bulletins, and schematics from the Sparks-Withington Company of Jackson, MI, known by the brand name Sparton. Thorough coverage and clear, legible reproductions of the material. Reprint edition, 8.5 x 11 inches, plastic spiral-bound.
$16.00. (9560116)
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The Compleat Talking Machine
By Eric L. Reiss. If you collect antique phonographs or are just interested in them, this book belongs on your shelf. A guide to the operation and repair of phonographs, troubleshooting, plus history, photos, personalities, and more. Softcover, 11 x 8.5, 249 pages, third edition. Cover curling up and rough on edges, minor shelf wear, spine tight, pages clean and pristine.
$16.00. (9560039)
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The Continuous Wave: Technology and American Radio, 1900-1932
By Hugh G. J. Aitken. A scholarly but very readable accounting of the major innovations in the early days of radio and their impact on industry, the technology industry, and government. Hardcover, 588 pages, 9.5 x 6.25. Indexed and appendices. Dust jacket in fair condition, shelf wear, scuffing and small tears on spine edges. Book binding is tight and the book itself is in excellent overall shape. This book is out of print and scarce. Published in 1985 by Princeton University Press.
$14.00. (9560017)
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The "I Love Lucy" Book
By Bart Andrews. The ultimate guide to one of TV's most beloved comedy shows, and its leading lady. A complete history of the show's development, a comprehensive episode guide with synopses, tons of great photos, index, and more. Paperback, 9 x 6, 422 pages. Spine tight and uncreased, minor shelf wear, sun fading on spine, excellent overall condition.
$8.00. (9560022)
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The Portable Radio in American Life
By Michael Brian Schiffer. Radio was obviously an important invention. What made it more was the development of the portable radio, which allowed people to take it everywhere and make music, news, and sports broadcasts a ubiquitous part of American life and traditions. This history covers the first attempts at portables through the 1960s. Lots of photos and ads. Hardcover, 11.25 x 8.5, 260 pages. Dust cover has minor curling at the edges, but no rips. Book is tight and solid. A very nice copy.
$16.00. (9560054)
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Transistor Substitution Handbook
By the Sams Engineering Staff. Doing a repair but don't have the right transistor at hand? Grab this handy guide to see what else might work in the circuit. 1967 edition. 127 pages. Shop and shelf wear, tight flat spine, interior pages excellent.
$5.00. (9560065)
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Transmitters Exciters and Power Amplifiers 1930-1980
By Raymond S Moore. A meticulous compilation of truly hard-to-find information on radio transmitter equipment covering fifty years. Photos, descriptions, tube complements, prices when new, and commentary on hundreds of different units. Softcover, 8-1/2" x 11", 144 pages, in excellent shape. Somewhat scarce. Published by RSM Communications in Key Largo, first printing, 1996.
$20.00. (9560075)
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Tube Substitution Handbook No. 20 Mini ed.
1977 edition, by the Sams engineering staff. See the other tube sub guides for a more detailed description--this is the same thing, but in a pocket size, ideal for the radio and TV service tech who did house calls. This edition also includes basing diagrams. 4.25 x 5.5 inches, softcover, saddle bound, acceptable condition with much wear due to use. Chunk out of the title page and a lot of little flaws, but otherwise complete. 112 pages.
$4.00. (9560109)
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Tube: The Invention of Television
By Fisher and Fisher. The complete history of the appliance that has unarguably changed our lives more than any other, from the dawn of the idea to the beginnings of HDTV, entertainingly told in layman's terms. Hardcover, 428 pages, 9.25 x 6.25. Includes index, notes, and timeline. Dust jacket in excellent condition, book in excellent shape, very gently used.
$12.00. (9560015)
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Up Late With Joe Franklin
By Joe Franklin with R.J. Marx. "Stories of the greats, the near-greats, the ingrates, the has-been and the never-weres." Starting off in radio and then spending 43 years as a TV talk show host, Joe Franklin interviewed over 300,000 people. Here's the behind-the-scenes stories, told by the man himself. Hardcover, well-read, dust jacket good with shelf wear, inscriptions on flyleaf and inside back cover. 270 pages.
$8.00. (9560063)
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Vintage Radio 1887-1929
By Morgan E. McMahon. The first 40-odd years of radio development, told in pictures and reprinted vintage ads. Organized by type of equipment and manufacturer. A great resource for IDing early equipment as well as learning the history of early radio. Includes appendices on collecting, age guide by serial number, and a list of radios by manufacturer. Paperback, 8.25 x 5.25, 264 pages. Light spine creasing, spine slightly rolled, otherwise a good solid copy.
$9.00. (9560028)
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Voices in the Air: The Fascination of Radio
By Robert Bonebrake. This one is pretty interesting- an account of how the author discovered and got into the amateur radio hobby beginning in 1938, with notes along the way as to how the reader might follow in his footsteps. A personal journey sure to illuminate a different time and bring back some nostalgia. Excellent lightly used condition, spine intact and tight. 174 pages.
$7.00. (9560060)
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Wake of the Wirelessman
By B.J. Clemons. The incredible true story of Dale Clemons, a wireless operator on the S.S. Vigo, an armed merchant ship of WWI. Wartime adventure and trials by fire in an age when wireless was coming into its own. Paperback, 9 x 6, 266 pages. Brand-new.
$12.00. (9560019)
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Wireless Radio: A History
By Lewis Coe. A thorough and well-written journey through radio history, from Maxwell's theories to Marconi's realization, and beyond. Well-chosen photos highlight the text. Softcover in Near Mint condition. 8-1/2" x 5-1/2", 192 pages.
$12.00. (9560092)
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Wizard: The Life and Times of Nikola Tesla
By Marc J. Seifer. Tesla, more than any other innovator, is a strange case of a recent historical figure whose life and work have been obfuscated by speculation, rumor, and myth. The "Patron Saint of Modern Electricity" gets his due here in a deep and well-researched biography. The truth can be as wondrous and strange as any fiction. Includes two sections of photos and period ads. Softcover, 9 x 6, 542 pages. Excellent copy with minor edge chafing and minimal shelf wear.
$12.00. (9560049)
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Zenith Trans-Oceanic, The
The Royalty of Radios. By Bryant & Cones. Here it is: a comprehensive treatment of the grand-daddy of worldwide radios for the general public. Covers all the eras, from tube to transistor. The photos, text, and vintage ads are great, and worth the price of admission, but the handiest thing for me is the guide to the often confusing task of nailing down a model year. Softcover in Good condition. Marker on inside front cover, cover hinges bent back a bit too far, mild creasing on the back cover. 11" x 8-1/2", 160 pages.
$16.00. (9560090)
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