Philco Radio: 1928-1942 : A Pictorial History of the World's Most Popular Radios Review

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(More customer reviews)Ron Ramirez (Mr. Philco to radio collectors) has compiled one of the finest books of its type.Focusing solely on Philco radios, he traces the evolution of the Philadelphia Storage Battery Co. from its roots to PHILCO,one of America's leading manufacturers of home radios.The book isorganized chronologically by model year and includes a photograph and textexplanation for virtually every Philco radio ever manufactured.Eachchapter begins with a detailed description of the key features of the newmodels, how Philco responded to the fierce competion of the day, and thecompany's marketing strategies for the new year.The photography isoutstanding with the vast majority of the pictures representing the bestavailable examples of original or restored radios.The author wraps up thebook with a listing by year of all Philco models, their tubeconfigurations, and a "rarity" scale.While an excellenttechnical reference and history book, it also presents an interestinginsight into how the Art Deco school of design influenced even radiocabinetry of the period. Highly recommended!

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Finally, a superb reference book on Philco, the leading radio manufacturer during radio's "Golden Age." Philco Radio: 1928-1942 not only shows many of Philco's radio receivers, but provides background on the company as well. Specifications for each model are given. The text is divided into a year-by-year look at Philco's radio line, so that the reader may see what Philco had to offer each year between 1928, when the company began to make radios, and 1942, when World War II put a halt to radio production. Philco Radio is an invaluable source for the radio collector. Anyone who enjoys antiques and collectibles or was lucky enough to remember radio's "Golden Age" will also enjoy taking a nostalgic trip through its pages. This is the first volume to feature Philco's radio products exclusively. The photographs and specifications will prove a valuable aid in identifying a particular Philco model.