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

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If collecting old tube radios is an interest, this is a nice resource book that will point you to the gems that have value. Carry it with you to the flea markets and when you spot a potential piece of gold ... look it up! If it isn't in here, then you might go on to the next one ....

This book presents an excellent overview of console radios through the 1942 period. The B&W photos were likely taken from manufacturer's brochures, but as llustrative as they are, too many are small and "muddy". Radio details are hard to define. The book seems geared primarily to the high-end collector as illustrations of the more collectible radios are much more clearly rendered. Note that (a) not all models of every console ever manufactured are included, and (b) some of the smaller players in the early market are missing. Lastly, because the book was printed in 2000, the value estimates are out of date. They do, however, give a good indication of the general value relationship between models. As a solid basic presentaion of radio consoles built up to WWII, the book is excellent overall.