The Poulsen Arc Generator, by C.F. Elwell. With 150 Illustrations. (1923) [Leather Bound]

Description

Not leatherbound but with cloth cover. 1923 edition. Hardcover has significant wear, scuffs, small marks, stains and small tears. No dust jacket. Spine has significant reading creases and wear, small tears on top and bottom. Pages have some marks and small tears on some pages but largely are clean and the binding is secure.

This well-worn but structurally sound copy of “The Poulsen Arc Generator” by C.F. Elwell offers a fascinating glimpse into the early days of radio technology. Published in 1923, it covers the pioneering work of Danish inventor Valdemar Poulsen, whose arc converter was a crucial step in the development of continuous wave transmission for radio communication. With 150 detailed illustrations, this technical manual provides invaluable insights into the inner workings of Poulsen’s groundbreaking generator and its applications in the nascent field of wireless telegraphy.

While the cloth cover shows signs of its age and use, the book’s intact binding and mostly clean pages preserve Elwell’s meticulous descriptions and diagrams. For collectors interested in the history of electrical engineering and early 20th-century innovations, this edition offers a rare opportunity to study a pivotal development that paved the way for modern radio and telecommunications. Researchers and enthusiasts alike will appreciate the book’s comprehensive exploration of Poulsen’s revolutionary arc generator, a technology that played a vital role in the rapid advancement of wireless communication during the first decades of the 20th century.