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Collector’s Guide to Antique
Radios 7th Edition by John Slusser.
10,000+ sets from the 1920s to the 1950s.
Updated 2007 prices. 1,200 color photos,
317 pages. — $24.95
Price
Guide
Philco Radio: 1928-1942, 2nd
Edition by Ron Ramirez. A reference
book on Philco. Shows receivers and
company history year-by-year. 464 color
photos, 364 B&W photos and drawings.
160 pages. — $29.95
Collectable Transistor TVs, Bunis. Identification and values for 150 transistor TVs from 29
manufacturers. B&W photos. 44 pgs. ................................................................................. $19.95
Classic Cones, Chidester. Pictorial reference & value guide for 1920s radio cone speakers. 100s
of color photos. 2001. 122 pgs. ........................................................................................... $25.95
A. Atwater Kent, The Man, the Manufacturer and
His Radios by Ralph Williams and John P. Wolkonowicz.
A compilation of the articles on Atwater Kent which were
published in Radio Age by Ralph Williams in the 1970s.
Covers 1920s Atwater Kent sets. Also included is John P.
Wolkonowicz’s 1976 article WPI’s Forgotten Millionaire.
This is a “must have” book for any Atwater Kent enthusiast.
Donald O. Patterson, Editor. 108 pages. — $25.95
Fixing Up Nice Old Radios
by Ed Romney. Written by a
retired radio instructor. Plastic binding. 300+ figures, 185
pages. — $35.00
Old Time Radios Restoration and Repair
by Joseph J. Carr. A self-paced training guide.
History, theory and practical operation of antique and classic radios. 200 illustrations, 256
pages. — $19.95
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From Antique Radio Classified
E.H. Scott... The Dean of DX, the definitive book
on the E.H. Scott Company for over 15 years, has
been revised and expanded by author Marvin Hobbs
with the assistance of John Slusser of Radio Daze
Press. This is a “must have” book for any E.H.
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Photo Section – 24 pages — $29.95
Flick of the Switch by Morgan McMahon. The
classic photo reference guide for 1930s - 1950s
radios. 1,000+ photos of radios, 5" x 8", 263 pages.
— $11.95
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The Collector’s Vacuum Tube Handbook, Vol. 1, Millard. Hard-tofind electrical data on 200+ tube types that pre-date the RMA standardized numbering system (1934). Basing diagrams, photos & brief
developmental histories. 196 pgs. .............................. $25.95
Tickling the Crystal, Sanders. Comprehensive coverage of
British crystal sets from the 1920s. Volumes 1, 2, 3, & 4.
.................................................................................... $64.95 each
Zenith – The Glory Years 1936-1945 by Harold
Cones, John Bryant & Martin Blankinship. Two
Volumes:
History and Products
256 pages — $34.95
Illustrated Catalog &
Database 182 pages — $29.95
Radiola - The Golden Age of RCA, 1919-1929, Wenaas.
Documents & pictures every radio receiver and the major
accessories sold by RCA during the first decade. 700 color
photos, 485 pgs. Hardcover — $65.00
Price Reduced! Now Only $45.00
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U.S. orders $3 for first book, $1 per each additional book (typical U.S. order will be received within 7 days, but
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Vintage Electronics And Records Auction
Friday, December 3, 2010 at 10 AM
The Gap Auction
5336 Mine Rd., Kinzers, PA 17535
717-442-8529 or 302-438-1217
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.thegapauction.org
www.auctionzip.com Id # 4741
A tremendous collection of vintage electronics gathered over decades! Over two
tractor trailer loads! This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to buy pieces from this
historic collection. Never before seen or offered until now! Stereo Equipment,
Receiving Tubes, Test Equipment, Speakers, Turntables, Radios, Tube Amps, Tube
Testers, Microphones, Reel-to-Reels, Receivers and Much More!!! Marantz,
Zenith, Philco, RCA, Eico, Garrard, Kenwood, Altec, JBL, BSR, B & O, Thorens,
Dual, Heathkit, Bell. The list goes on and on...
*A Garrard 301 Turntable With Rek-O-Kut Tonearm*
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Hundreds Of Records Including Jazz, Rock, Pop, Country, Big Band, Easy
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Radio Auction
Sunday – December 12, 2010 – 10:00 AM
Collectors Hall – 135 West Center St. – Cambridge, Illinois
The Forrest Baker Estate of, Davenport, Iowa will sell
the following listed radio collection at the above place & time.
This will be the third and final auction for Mr. Baker’s Estate.
Doors open at 7:30 am the day of the auction.
Location: Take I-74 to (exit 24 – Rt. 81) then east 7 miles to
Cambridge OR Take 1-80 to (exit 19 Rt. 82) then south on Rt. 82 (11)
miles to Rt. 81 then west to Cambridge. Motel Accommodations:
Amerihost Motel off exit 19 (Geneseo, IL) 309.945.9345 OR Super 8
Motel on Rt. 6 (Geneseo, IL) 309.945.1898.
Visit our website for a catalog & pictures
Rare Florentine Art Co. “The Voice from the Sky” loudspeaker; Rare RCA
Victor Diaphram Pleated Cone loudspeaker; Rare Murdock model 366
tuning condenser; Air-Way Model F wood high rectangular (1st model
made) radio; Rare Gen-Motors Model 110 Little General wood cathedral
radio; Plus Sonora, Kolster, Best, RCA, Air Chief, Airline, Crosley, Federal,
GE, American Bosch, Utah, Victory, Zenith, Stewart-Warner, Coronado,
Michigan, Grunow, Philco, Emerson, Truetone, FADA, Tuska, Atwater
Kent, Garrard, Magnavox, Steinite, Bremer-Tully, Temple, Watterson plus
other radios; Several speakers, crystal radios, misc. flats of radio parts, flats
of radio tubes w/orig. boxes, flats of tubes no boxes, flats of earphones, boxes
of old radio books & informational items; Several plastic radios, transistor
radios, tube testers, plus many other radio related items.
Auctioneers:
Al & Jason Stenzel
Jana (Stenzel) Guinn
www.stenzelauction.com
IL License # 440.000486
Business Office:
135 West Center St.
Cambridge, IL
309-937-1444
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Estes Auctions
Specializing in Vintage Radios
Complete Auction & Appraisal Service
Vintage Radio Auction
Saturday, November 20, 2010 – 10 AM EST
Featuring a Twelve Tube Zenith Walton 12S232
at the Expo Auction Center
8157 Garman Rd., Burbank Ohio (Exit 204 off I-71)
then south on SR #83 to the Love’s Truck Stop, turn left
onto Garman Rd. and follow 7/8 of a mile to the auction site.
This is a collection from Sartell, Minnesota and offers many nice radios, including the 12-tube Zenith Walton set. Other
items in the sale include: Zenith 125568, Zenith 6562, Zenith 65249, Philco 118, Zenith 105464, Majestic console, Zenith
75268, Zenith 75263, Atwater Kent 60, Majestic 90B console, Philco 41-285, Radiola 80, Philco 37-630, Zenith 65362,
Philco 96, Philco 116X, Philco 19, Zenith 85129. Cathedral and Tombstones: Motorola 5T, Zenith Zenette, L-Tatro
Model 65, Awater Kent 84, Philco 610, Philco 624, Silvertone, Crosley 128, Howard, Gloritone 28, Gloritone 27, Crosley
Playboy, Philco Jr., American Cath., RCA 5T, Airline TS, Zenith TS, many more. Battery Sets: Atwater Kent Model
10 breadboard, Neutrowound 26, Crosley Pup, Westinghouse RA-DA, Kennedy Type 15, Kennedy Type 5, AdlerRoyal, AC Dayton 5, Crosley 51, Tri-City, Atwater Kent Model 20, 30, Steinite 5, Freed-Eisemann NR-5, Crosley Ace,
Splitdorf, Atwater Kent 32, Trinity 5, Westingale, Freshman Masterpiece, Grebe MU-1 Super 5. Amateur Radio:
Heathkit IP-32 PS, Hallicrafters Sky Buddy, Hallicrafters S-38, Hallicrafters 5-40A, Vibroplay Key, Lafayette RL-400.
Speakers: Atwater Kent Type M, Type L, Saal H/S, Trimm H/S, Magnavox R-3, Tower H/S, Western Electric cone
speaker, Atwater Kent H-H/S, Atwater Kent Type F and E, Radiola 103-A, Radiola UZ-1325, Operadio, Metro Electric
cone speaker, Burns petal H/S, Radiola 100, Music Master H/S, Thorola H/S, Universal H/S, Newcomb drum speaker,
and others. Test Equipment: Jackson 115 tube tester, Sencore TT, Hickok Naval voltmeter, Simpson 303A, Knight TT,
Precision 147B, Sencore 107, Knight signal tracer, Eico scope, Hickok 230, Hickok 610, Jackson 545, B&K 440, Eico
950, Sprague TO-6, Sencore TC-162, Triplett 3413A, Hickok 620, Seco grid tester, Micronta transistor tester, Triplett
transistor tester. Wood and Bakelite radios from Admiral to Zenith models, over a hundred of these to be included in the
auction. This collection offers lots of radio books, magazines and manuals. A nice Setchell-Carlson lighted sign, a Zenith
dealer sign and a round “King Radio” sign and “King Radio” also. There are hundreds of radio tubes, many early type
and many tubes to sell in box lots. There are also transmit tubes in the collection. Lots of parts. Special items to be
featured: a very clean E.H. Scott 30-tube Philharmonic Receiver, an early Scanning Disc television, rare Hallicrafters
S-1 receiver, WWI vintage Type SE-143, Sparton mirrored Bluebir, Sparton Sled 3 knob version, Sparton Sled 4 knob
version, Addison Catalin radios, Emerson Catalin radios, Fada Catalin radios, Dewald Catalin radio, Sentinel Catalin
radio, Zenith dealer show display wall, cobalt blue glass radio, Zenith Walton set 12-tube model, Atwater Kent Type
2, two Klipsch Type KBWO Klipschorn speakers. Like new pieces. This will be a very nice sale and certainly offers a
good variety so make plans to attend. Terms: Cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, 5% gallery fee. Early sale: 8:30 AM - 10 AM.
Preview Friday evening from 4 PM - 8 PM, day of sale: 8 AM - 10 AM.
Richard Estes, K8LRY - Auctioneer
ESTES AUCTIONS
7404 Ryan Road
Medina, Ohio 44256
Bob Dobush & Bob White – Tubes
Kim Graca – Tech Support
Toll free: (888) 769-4992
John Estes, WB8GEC– Auctioneer
Fax: (330) 769-4116
Allan Ferris – Set up
E-mail: [email protected]
Mark Delauter – Auctioneer
Web: www.estesauctions.com
Cindy Brown & Cledis Estes - Auctioneers
Call us to sell one radio or an entire collection. Pick up service also.
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Radiola
The Golden Age of RCA
1919-1929
By Eric P. Wenaas
“Eric Wenaas’ book,
Radiola, is simply the best
radio brand history ever
written. Even if you are not
a huge fan of RCA, this
book is worht owning and
reading. The book is
thoroughly researched,
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just one book on radio this
year, it should be this one.
You won't be disappointed.
PRICE
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BY
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– John Wolkonowicz, coauthor A. Atwater Kent The Man, the Manufacturer
and His Radios
Documents & pictures every radio receiver and the major
accessories sold by RCA during the first decade. Nearly 700 color
photos of apparatus, magazine ads and promotional literature.
8 1/2 x 11" 485 pages
Was $65, Now $45 - Hardcover
Everything stocked and shipped promptly — Radio is our middle name.
A.R.C., PO Box 1558, Port Washington, NY 11050 – Toll Free: (866) 371-0512
E-mail: [email protected] – Web: www.antiqueradio.com
U.S. orders $3 for first book, $1 per each additional book (typical U.S. order will be received within 7 days, but
allow 2-3 weeks). Most orders shipped by next business day. Send payment with order. New York residents
add sales tax. Non-U.S. orders, contact us for shipping costs. For your protection, if using a credit card, use
our secure website. Do not send credit card info via e-mail.
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Where Discovery Sparks Imagination
A Pictorial History of Radio and Electricity
By John D. Jenkins
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A fascinating history of electricity and radio as seen through the
comprehensive collection in the American Museum of Radio and
Electricity. From Leyden jars to vacuum tubes and from telegraph
to the golden age of radio, the book is an invaluable reference for
the historian and collector.
218 pages - 400+ full color photos
$34.95 - Hardcover
Everything stocked and shipped promptly — Radio is our middle name.
A.R.C., PO Box 1558, Port Washington, NY 11050 – Toll Free: (866) 371-0512
E-mail: [email protected] – Web: www.antiqueradio.com
U.S. orders $3 for first book, $1 per each additional book (typical U.S. order will be received within 7 days, but
allow 2-3 weeks). Most orders shipped by next business day. Send payment with order. New York residents
add sales tax. Non-U.S. orders, contact us for shipping costs. For your protection, if using a credit card, use
our secure website. Do not send credit card info via e-mail.
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Estes Auctions
Specializing in Vintage Radios
Complete Auction & Appraisal Service
Vintage Radio Auction
The Living Estate of William B. Fizette W2DGB
Saturday, January 22, 2011 - 10 AM EST
Expo Auction Center. 8157 Garman Rd., Burbank Ohio
Exit 204 off I-71, then south on SR #83 to the Love’s Truck Stop,
turn left onto Garman Rd. and follow 7/8 of a mile to the auction site.
We are pleased to offer this great colletion of early radios for Mr. Fizette. Bill has been active in many different
roles in the Antique Wireless Association for 30 years. He is a former Board Member and Vice President and held
the AWA President position for seven years. Bill was one who actively promoted the preservation of early radio
products and the all important history of the radios and their makers, and would always be happy to help those who
were just beginning to embark into the world of old radio. So make your plans to be at this special auction. We would
also not that Bill has not quit colleting. He has just downsized the collection.
These are the items to be offered in this auction:IP-500 possibly Wireless Specialty; AMRAD SE-1420C;
DeForest Interpanel MR-6, D-10, D-7A; BC-15A Conn. Tel & Elec. Co.; Western Electric 7A; Zenith Walton
Model 7S-258; Antenna for DeForest D-10; Kennedy 110, 281, (2) 220, 525, 20; Thordarson Type R 1 kw spark
transformer; General Radio Corp BC-14A receiver ; Federal Jr.; Adams Morgan Paragon RD-5, RA-10 , DA-2, RD5, (2) Type Four, Type Two; DeForest Everyman crystal radio, DT-600; Federal 61, 110; Grebe (2) CR-5, CR-3
Special, CR-8, CR-12, RORK, RORQ Clarifier, Synchrophase MU-1, RORN w/coil for RORN (very scarce);
Murdock oscillation transformer; Radiola Type AR RF amplifier; RCA 106 cabinet speaker, 103 speaker; BTH
Wireless crystal set with user instruction sheet; Atwater Kent 10B breadboard, Model 3 breadboard; Tuska 225, (2)
224, 226, Superdyne 228; Federal radio chassis for Victrola phonograph Model R-20; American Electric Co. 1914
Service Buzzer; Zenith (2) 1-R, 3-R early version, 3-R later version, 4-R early version, 4-R later version, 2M audio
amplifier; Air Way Type F; Steinite crystal radio; Michigan M-12 tuner & amplifier in common cabinet, M-10
detector; Remler 4-panel combination on breadboard; Atwater Kent 82 cathedral, 55C mounted in Kiel table;
German volk radio; Westinghouse Aeriola Jr.; Aeriola Sr. with good C-11 tube; RCA Radiola II, III, (2) III-A, AF
audio amplifier, catacomb unit, 16, 18, 20, 28, 25; RCA loop antenna for Radiola 25; Atwater Kent 165 Superhet,
two band, 1933, original, complete; Westinghouse Columaire Jr. Model WR-12; Cockaday four-circuit tuner; 212D
transmitting tube with REL socket; Table lamp from 750 TL tube; Burns 205D black petal horn speaker; Freshman
Masterpiece 6F3, console cabinet, table set Model 5F5 style with cabinet drop front, with built in horn speaker; Bush
DAC 90A, British rare ivory version; Crosley Super Trirdyn, Ace 3B, 52, 51, 50P; Instructograph code machine,
tapes 10 ea.; Emerson Q-157 AC-DC rare; Philmore crystal set with directions; Pandora crystal set; Philips Type
2514; Philco Model 37-89; Ware Neutrodyne Type T, Type TU; American Radynola; Emerson AC-DC small brown
table; brass telegraph sounder; reproduction spark wheel from Mel Comer; Magnavox M-1 horn speaker, R-3 horn
speaker; Atwater Kent L horn speaker; Panasonic Martian small table TV; Philco Predicta Holiday TV table set;
78 rpm table phonograph; Stromberg-Carlson radio dealer sign; German rotatable loop antenna; Navy Type SA
loose coupler; Atwater Kent automotive ignition coil Type CC, 32V.
Terms: Cash, check, Visa, MasterCard, 5% gallery fee.
Richard Estes, K8LRY - Auctioneer
ESTES AUCTIONS
Early Sale 8:30 AM - 10 AM
7404 Ryan Road
Preview Friday evening 4-8 PM
Day of sale 8AM - 10AM
Medina, Ohio 44256
Bob Dobush & Bob White – Tubes
Kim Graca – Tech Support
John Estes, WB8GEC– Auctioneer
Allan Ferris – Set up
Mark Delauter – Auctioneer
Cindie Brown & Cledis Estes - Auctioneers
Toll free: (888) 769-4992
Fax: (330) 769-4116
E-mail: [email protected]
Web: www.estesauctions.com
auctionzip.com #20507
Call us to sell one radio or an entire collection. Pick up service also.
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Collector’s Guide
To Antique Radios
7th Edition
By John Slusser & the Staff of Radio Daze
Over 10,000 sets from the 1920s - 1950s
(14 additional manufacturers included)
Approximately 1,200 Color Photographs
(15% more than the last edition)
Updated 2007 prices
$24.95 - Softcover
Everything stocked and shipped promptly — Radio is our middle name.
A.R.C., PO Box 1558, Port Washington, NY 11050 – Toll Free: (866) 371-0512
E-mail: [email protected] – Web: www.antiqueradio.com
U.S. orders $3 for first book, $1 per each additional book (typical U.S. order will be received within 7 days, but
allow 2-3 weeks). Most orders shipped by next business day. Send payment with order. New York residents
add sales tax. Non-U.S. orders, contact us for shipping costs. For your protection, if using a credit card, use
our secure website. Do not send credit card info via e-mail.
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Radio Manufacturers
of the 1920’s
All 3
Volumes!
BY ALAN DOUGLAS
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“The definitive book on American broadcast receivers of the 1920s”
Volume 1: A-C Dayton - Adams Morgan - Air-Way - All-American Mohawk - American Bosch
- Amrad - Amrad S-Tube - Apex - Atwater Kent - Bremer Tully - Browning-Drake - ClappEastham - Crosley - Cutting & Washington - Day-Fan - DeForest - Eagle - ERLA - FADA Federal - Ferguson. Federal - Ferguson. 225 Pages.
Volume 1: $29.95
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(Lester/Melco) - Jones (Jos.) - Kellogg - Kennedy - King - Kodel - Kolster - Leutz - Magnavox Majestic - Marti - Metro - Klitzen/Michigan - Midwest - Mu-Rad - Murdock - Music Master Neutrowound - Operadio - Ozarka - Pfanstiehl - Philco - Pilot - Priess. 266 Pages.
Volume 2: $29.95
Volume 3: RCA - Scott - Silver-Marshall - Slagle - Sleeper - Sonora - Sparton - Splitdorf - Steinite
- Stewart-Warner - Stromberg-Carlson - Thermiodyne - R.E. Thompson - Thorola - Tri-City - C.
D. Tuska - Ware - Western Coil - Western Electric - Workrite - Zenith. 292 Pages.
Volume 3: $29.95
Everything stocked and shipped promptly — Radio is our middle name.
A.R.C., PO Box 1558, Port Washington, NY 11050 – Toll Free: (866) 371-0512
E-mail: [email protected] – Web: www.antiqueradio.com
U.S. orders $3 for first book, $1 per each additional book (typical U.S. order will be received within 7 days, but
allow 2-3 weeks). Most orders shipped by next business day. Send payment with order. New York residents
add sales tax. Non-U.S. orders, contact us for shipping costs. For your protection, if using a credit card, use
our secure website. Do not send credit card info via e-mail.
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COLLECTOR BOOKS AVAILABLE FROM A.R.C.
☞ BOOKS MARKED WITH “☞” ARE THE MOST POPULAR AND ARE ESPECIALLY RECOMMENDED FOR NEW COLLECTORS!
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Antique Phonograph Accessories & Contraptions, Fabrizio & Paul. Accessories from painted horns to record storage, 555 color
photos, price guide, 224 pgs .............................................................................................................................. (hardcover) $49.95
The AWA Review. Vols. 1-5 on CD-ROM: Complete text of volumes 1, 2, 3, 4, and 5 of the AWA Review. Selections: AWA & its
museum, Atwater Kent, DeForest, RCA-GE, Western Electric. ........................................................................................... $19.95
The AWA Review. Order by volume.
Vol. 6: Hawaiian Wireless, U.K. Television, SCR-RC-BC Dir., NYC Wireless. .............................................................................. $10.00
Vol. 7: Poldhu transmitters, Navy equipment, Arc transmitters. ..................................................................................................... $10.00
Vol. 11: Scott Radio Products, National sliding coil receivers. ......................................................................................................... $20.00
Vol. 13: Northern Electric Co., Marconi, Radio Direction Finding, Radio Station WBT, Early Radio Stations. ........................... $20.00
Vol. 14: Spark Keys, Canadian Marconi, Bakelite Radios. ................................................................................................................. $27.50
Vol. 15: Marconi Wireless Telegraph Appartus in R.M.S. Titanic. America’s Broadcasting System. First Commercial Light-Socket
operated radio receivers with AC tubes from Rogers Ltd., Toronto, Canada. Cumulative table of contents for all volumes of the
AWA Review. ......................................................................................................................................................................... $24.95
Vol. 19: Extraordinary Triplett 630 VOM Series, Radio Pioneer Dr. David G. McCaa, CQ Small Format Amateur Radio Books, TV
Historian George Shiers, E.H. Scott Serial Numbers, Radio Intelligence in WWII, Fessenden's Christmas Eve Broadcast, Morse Code
Training Devices . ........................................................................................................................................................... $14.00
A. Atwater Kent, The Man, the Manufacturer and His Radios. Patterson, Editor. Compilation of articles by Ralph Williams and
John P. Wolkonowicz on Atwater Kent sets from the 1920s. 108 pgs. ................................................................................... $25.95
The Antique Radio Boys and the Garrulous Grebe, Dryer. Adventure story written in the style of the '20s & '30s. 51 pgs.$4.95
The Auto Radio, Matteson. Info., photos & ads of the auto radio through the 1950s. 316 pgs. .............................. (hardcover) $34.95
Broadcasting’s Forgotten Father. (Videotape, VHS). The Charles Herrold story ...................................................................... $29.95
Classic Cones, Chidester. Pictorial reference & value guide for 1920s radio cone speakers. 100s of color photos. 2001. 122 pgs. $25.95
Collectable Transistor TVs, Bunis. ID & values for 150 transistor TVs from 29 manufacturers. B&W photos. 44 pgs. ... $19.95
Collector’s Guide to Antique Radios, 7th Edition, Slusser. Covers the 1920s to the 1950s. Plus 14 additional manufacturers.
Over 10,000 models. 1,200 color photos, (15% more than the last edition). Updated 2007 pricing. 320 pgs. ............... $24.95
The Collector’s Guide to Novelty Radios, Bunis & Breed. Descriptions with prices. 600+ color photos. 1994. 224 pgs. ...... $18.95
The Collector’s Vacuum Tube Handbook, Vol. 1, Millard. Hard-to-find electrical data on 200+ tube types that pre-date the RMA
standardized numbering system (1934). Basing diagrams, photos & brief developmental histories. 196 pgs. ...................... $25.95
The Complete Price Guide to Antique Radios: Pre-War Consoles, Stein. Identifies, grades, values & pictures 3,500 models.
Tube & band count information & variations. Resource section. 240 pgs. ............................................................................ $29.95
The Complete Price Guide to Antique Radios: Sears Silvertone Catalogs 1930-1942, Stein. 1,000+ radios. Original advertising,
options, specs & pricing. Full model cross reference matrix with tube & band counts, variations. 240 pgs. ........................ $34.95
Crystal Clear – Vintage American Crystal Sets, Crystal Detectors and Crystals, Sievers.
Vol. 1 - Comprehensive reference with 750 illustrations, 570 crystal sets, 341 detectors, 207 crystals, 282 pgs. ................ $29.95
Vol. 2 - 479 all new & different illustrations, more crystal sets, detectors and crystals identified, 252 pgs. ........................ $29.95
Early Development of Radio in Canada, Murray, Editor. Illustrated history of Canada’s radio pioneers, broadcast receiver
manufacturers and their products ......................................................................................................................................... $26.95
E.H. Scott Radio Collectors Guide, 1925-1946, Clark. The reference for collectors of Scott radios, cabinets and accessories.
Lists original prices of cabinets and accessories. Over 200 photos with descriptions. 88 pgs. ............................................... $29.95
E.H. Scott The Dean of DX, 2nd Ed, Hobbs. Expanded, new edition of the definitive book on E.H. Scott. Additional chapters plus
a 24-page color photo section. 240 pgs. ................................................................................................................................... $29.95
Evolution of the Audio Recorder, Van Praag. Comprehensive guide to the audio recorder. 1997. 518 pgs. ............................. $39.95
The Fabulous Victrola 45, Vourtsis. History, descriptions, price guide. 176 pgs, 389 color & 55 b/w photos ............................ $29.95
Fixing Up Nice Old Radios, Romney. Written by a retired radio instructor, this book covers Ohm’s law, through battery sets,
superhets and communications receivers. 1990. 300+ figures, 185 pgs. ................................................................................ $35.00
Flick of the Switch, McMahon. The classic photo reference guide for ’30s - ’50s radios. 1000+ photos. 263 pgs. ....................... $11.95
Ham Price Guide, 2nd, Rippen. Prices for over 3,800 transceivers, receivers, tuners, transmitters, amplifiers, antennas and test
equipment. Additional prices for books, tubes and catalogs. 1999. 81 pgs. ............................................................................ $10.95
Heathkit, A Guide to the Amateur Radio Products, 2nd Ed., Penson. Updated and expanded documentation of Heathkit’s amateur
radio products and a history of the company, 328 pgs. .......................................................................................................... $29.95
The Mechanics of TV, Yanczer. Explanation of mechanical tv, details for a working system. 170 pgs. ...................................... $24.95
Minifon, Der Spion in Der Tasche, Schellin. German tape recorder book. Written entirely in German. 196 pgs. ................... $23.95
Most Often Needed 1926-38 Radio Diagrams and Servicing Information (reprint). 600+ diagrams for mostly AC radios
from ’26-’38. 240 pgs. ............................................................................................................................................................ $18.50
Novelty Radio Handbook and Price Guide, Weaver. 600+ Color photos. 160 pgs. ............................................................... $29.95
Old Radio Sets, Hill. The development of the radio in Britain from the late Victorian era until the late 60s. 60 photos. 32 pgs. ... $4.95
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COLLECTOR BOOKS AVAILABLE FROM A.R.C.
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Radios! Restoration and Repair, Carr. How to repair vacuum-tube and transistor radios. A self-paced training guide.
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200 illustrations, 256 pgs. ..................................................................................................................................................... $19.95
The Old Timer’s Bulletin, AWA. Back issue library on CD-ROMs. Vol. 2 only: Jun. 1985-Nov. 1996, searchable index. ....... $49.95
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Perera’s Telegraph Collectors Guide, Perera. Basic info & reference material, 300 pictures, descriptions & current prices. 104
pgs... ........................................................................................................................................................................................ $19.95
Philco Condensers and More, Fourth Edition, Bintliff. Updated and expanded service data. 360 ilustrations, 92 pgs. ......... $20.95
Philco Radio: 1928-1942. 2nd Ed., Ramirez. A reference book on Philco. Shows receivers and company history year-by-year.. 464
color photos, 364 black & white photos and drawings. 160 pgs. ........................................................................................... $29.95
Phonographica, Fabrizio & Paul. Early history of recorded sound, 1877-1930. 224 pgs, 500 color photos ................................. $49.95
Practical Radio Repair, A Handbook for Radio Collectors, Bintliff. Provides practical information on how to repair and restore
vacuum tube radios and related electronic devices. More than 270 illustrations & tables, 140 pgs. ..................................... $25.95
Radio Craft – 50 Years of Radio, (reprint). March 1938 issue of Radio Craft magazine. Numerous articles on the development of
radio, then 50 years old, and on early radio pioneers, 144 pgs. ............................................................................................. $15.95
Radio Dial Belts, Bintliff. A guide to the selection and replacement of dial belts in radios from the 1930 & 1940s. 50 pgs ........ $15.95
Radio Manufacturers of the 1920’s, Douglas. 3 volumes.
Vol. 1: A-C Dayton thru Ferguson, 225 pgs. ......................................................................................................................... $29.95
Vol. 2: Freed-Eisemann thru Priess. 266 pgs. ........................................................................................................................ $29.95
Vol. 3: RCA thru Zenith. 292 pgs. .......................................................................................................................................... $29.95
Radio Tubes and Boxes of the 1920s, Fathauer. A pictorial presentation of radio tubes of the 20s, including packaging and
advertising. 400+ color photos and illustrations. 1999. 105 pgs. .......................................................................................... $26.95
Radiola - The Golden Age of RCA, 1919-1929, Wenaas. Documents & pictures every radio receiver and the major accessories sold
by RCA during the first decade. 700 color photos, 485 pgs. ................................................... Hardcover Price Reduced $45.00
Saga of the Vacuum Tube, Tyne. The development of vacuum tubes – 1880 to 1930. From Edison, Thomson and Fleming to de
Forest, Philips, Siemens and many more. 100+ tube photos, 495 pgs. ................................................................................... $18.95
S. Gernsback Radio Encyclopedia (reprint). 1927 classic encyclopedia on radio. From “A” battery to Zirconium, with 1000s of
entries in between. 100s of illustrations, 175 pgs. .................................................................................................................... $9.95
Tickling the Crystal, Sanders. Comprehensive coverage of British crystal sets from the 1920s. 200+ B&W photos. 2001. 256 pgs.$64.95
Tickling the Crystal 2, Sanders. Domestic British Crystal Sets of the 1920s. 2004. 208 pgs. .....................................................................
(slight corner dent so the price is reduced from $64.95 to) ................................................................................................. $50.00
Tickling the Crystal 4, Sanders. Next in a series on domestic British crystal sets. Many color photos in addition to B&W.
Cumulative index to Vols. 1, 2, 3 & 4. 2008. 280 pgs. ............................................................................................................... $64.95
Tube Lore, Sibley. Trends in tube design, receiving and audio tubes, special-purpose and transmitting tubes, military types, tips on
testing, repairing, adapting various tubes, auction prices from six major sales. 1996. 186 pgs. ........................................... $19.95
Tube Testers and Classic Electronic Test Gear, Douglas. Overview of pre-1970 radio test equipment. Discusses tube testing &
use of testers. Compares emission, dynamic & mutual conductance testers. Tabulates & pictures testers from 23 manufacturers.
Over 300 photos & illustrations. 163 pgs. ............................................................................................................................. $25.95
Where Discovery Sparks Imagination, A Pictorial History of Radio and Electricity, Jenkins. History of electricity & radio
from the American Museum of Radio and Electricity. 200+ full color photos, 218 pgs. ............................... (Hardcover) $34.95
The Xtal Set Society Newsletter. Order by volume.
Vol. 4: 1/94 to 11/94 - Measuring Coil Capacitance, home-brew headphones and curve tracers, etc. ........................................ $10.95
Vol. 5: AM Receiver Design, Marconi Type 107, Radio Outfit in a Headset, etc. ...................................................................... $10.95
Zenith The Early Years, 1919-1935, Bryant and Cones. The 1st of a planned 3-book series. Explains the Zenith story. Discover
never published photos, documents and info. 300 photos and illustrations, 120 in color. 224 pgs. ............................................ $29.95
Zenith The Glory Years, 1936-1945, Cones, Bryant & Blankinship. Illustrated Catalog & Database, 520 B&W images 182 pgs. $29.95
Zenith The Glory Years, 1936-1945, Cones, Bryant & Blankinship. History & Products, 180 color, 183 B&W photos, 256 pgs. .. $34.95
Zenith Radio Corporation (reprint). The instructions for installation and operation for Models 39-39A Models 392-392A, and
Electric Zenith Receivers. 3 schematics, 3 photos. 16 pgs. ....................................................................................................... $4.50
Zenith Transistor Radios, Evolution of a Classic, Smith. A complete listing of all transistor radio models created by Zenith
during the "Magic Years" from 1955-65. Color photos and price guide. 1998. 160 pgs. ...................................................... $29.95
The Zenith Trans-Oceanic: The Royalty of Radios, 2nd Edition, Bryant and Cones. Presents the fascinating story of the
development and use of the Trans-Oceanic. Photos, documents, ads, etc. includes updated prices, 176 pgs. ....................... $34.99
Everything stocked and shipped promptly — Radio is our middle name.
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allow 2-3 weeks). Most orders shipped by next business day. Send payment with order. New York residents
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