Here is an original 1956 RCA reference book in excellent condition. The name of a distributor is printed (nicely) on the front cover as shown in photo. This little booklet (about 6" X 3") contains information about renewal products, sales and service aids, technical publications, receiving tube characteristics, kinescope characteristics, quick selection guide for power, cathode ray, photo and special tubes....interchaneability directory of tubes for communication and industry...battery characteristics chart and interchangeability guide....battery terminal guide,battery replacement guide for 1948-1955 portable radios....miniature lamps...television components guide...speakers...selenium rectifiers....test and measuring equipment....radiation detection equipment ( A REAL SIGN OF THE TIMES!)....and more...like maps of the world, a datebook for 1956, space for personal information and a calendar. Wow! There's a lot packed into this little guide, but mainly it's great fun to leaf through it and look at how things were 50 years ago. Besides, it may be of real use to someone restoring vintage electronics.
$19.99 plus postage. More pics available on request.
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