The Complete Price Guide to Antique Radios: Pre-War Consoles - Softcover

Stein, Mark V.

Softcover

ISBN 10: 0964795337 ISBN 13: 9780964795334

Publisher: Radiomania Books, 2000

Synopsis

The first and only comprehensive reference on console radios, with over 3,500 models individually pictured, described and valued. Includes tube and band count information and variations wherever possible. The author also provides important information about identification, grading and valuation in addition to historic insights. This invaluable reference also includes an expanded resource section listing dealers, collectors, experts, specialists, products, suppliers, restoration services and websites.

The 'Complete Price Guide to Antique Radios' series is the #1 identification and price reference for antique and vintage radio collectors, enthusiasts and dealers. The series documents, pictures and provides market values for over 12,500 collectible vintage radios. Each volume is a supplement/companion to the others in the series, with all different items in each. Each radio is individually pictured, described and valued. Listings are organized by manufacturer and model number. There are currently four volumes of 'The Complete Price Guide to Antique Radios' series: 'Machine Age to Jet Age (Tabletop Radios) Volumes One, Two, Three' , now referencing over 9,000 radios, and the newly published 'Pre-War Consoles', picturing over 3,500 models.

About this title

About the Author:

Mark V. Stein, author and independent publisher, has been researching, collecting and selling vintage radios and other items for the past 20 years. He is a noted authority and appraiser of vintage radios, 20th century clocks and industrial design. Through his prior catalogs and current website, radiomania.com, he has sold thousands of vintage radios over the years. Mark received his Masters in Business from Johns Hopkins University in 1984. He currently resides in Maryland with his wife and two daughters.

Review:

'...deftly meets a long-standing need in our collecting world', '...make room on your shelf for this book' -- Arizona Antique Radio Club News, Fall 2000

'Once again, Mark Stein has outdone himself.', 'YOU NEED THE BOOK' -- Radio Age, August 2000

'The book provides a comprehensive reference for console/floor model radios.' -- Old Stuff, November 2000

'The enormous range of styles illustrated therein generates a new appreciation for design...of radio receiver art' -- Ottowa Vintage Radio Club Bulletin, Fall 2000

'This book is the best that I have seen for console radios.' -- The Resonator, August 2000

Once again, Mark Stein has outdone himself. ... YOU NEED THIS BOOK. The entire preface is outstanding reading... very detailed... -- Radio Age, August 2000

About this edition

• Publisher: Radiomania Books
• Publication date: 2000
• ISBN 10: 0964795337
• ISBN 13: 9780964795334
• Binding: Paperback
• Edition number: 1
• Number of pages: 240