Philco Radio, 1928-1942 [Paperback]

Ron Ramirez (Author), Michael Prosise (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 1993

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.

Editorial Reviews

About the Author

Ron Ramirez has been interested in radios nearly all his life. He accumulated a diverse collection of radios dating from the twenties through the forties before he encountered the Philco sets. Ultimately, Ron specialized in Philcos and sold or traded off all his other sets. He currently owns forty Philco sets dating from 1928 to 1937. He lives in Kentucky with his wife, Linda, and his two daughters.

Product Details

• Paperback: 185 pages
• Publisher: Schiffer Publishing (August 1993)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0887405479
• ISBN-13: 978-0887405471
• Product Dimensions: 10.9 x 8.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.6 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,185,547 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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23 of 23 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars This book is a "must-have" for collectors of anitque radios, November 26, 1998

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Floyd Sense (Angier, NC USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Philco Radio, 1928-1942 (Paperback)

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 is organized chronologically by model year and includes a photograph and text explanation for virtually every Philco radio ever manufactured. Each chapter begins with a detailed description of the key features of the new models, how Philco responded to the fierce competion of the day, and the company's marketing strategies for the new year. The photography is outstanding with the vast majority of the pictures representing the best available examples of original or restored radios. The author wraps up the book with a listing by year of all Philco models, their tube configurations, and a "rarity" scale. While an excellent technical reference and history book, it also presents an interesting insight into how the Art Deco school of design influenced even radio cabinetry of the period. Highly recommended!

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must Have" for the serious Philco collector, August 17, 2001

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P. Finnegan "pfinn" (Temple, Texas United States) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: Philco Radio, 1928-1942 (Paperback)

This is one of my favorite reference books. The pictures are great and especially helpful when you are trying to restore an old disgarded Philco to it's former beauty. Packed with interesting history and trivia. Values listed in the book tend to be on the conservative side, but then again most reference books tend to do this. If you love old radios and their history, this is a "Must Have" for your book shelf. (PS. His website is pretty neat too)