Description
Original 1938 publication. Paper cover has some wear and a name written on front. Pages are clean and the binding is secure.
This rare technical manual from RCA Corporation offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of radio and electronics technology. Published in 1938, it predates the widespread use of television and provides detailed information on the company’s line of air-cooled transmitting tubes – the essential components that powered early radio broadcasts and long-distance communications. Despite its age and modest wear, the clean pages and secure binding suggest this copy has been well-preserved, making it an intriguing artifact for collectors of vintage electronics, radio history enthusiasts, or those with an interest in the pioneering companies that laid the foundations for modern media and communications. With its technical specifications and diagrams, this manual also serves as a valuable primary source for researchers studying the rapid technological advancements of the early 20th century.