VTG The Boys First Second Third Book of Radio & Electronics Alfred Morgan Lot

by Alfred Morgan

$190 · Offered by eBay

First edition

Up for sale is a consecutive 3-volume set of "The Boys' Books of Radio and Electronics" by legendary science and technology author Alfred Morgan. Published by Charles Scribner's Sons, this iconic mid-century series served as the ultimate hands-on guide for the generation of young engineers, amateur ham radio operators, and DIY hobbyists during the dawn of the electronic age. What makes this specific set highly collectible is that all three volumes retain their original, illustrated paper dust jackets. Finding these books with their original jackets intact is incredibly rare, as most young readers discarded them decades ago. Set Details & Printing Info: The Boys' First Book of Radio and Electronics (13th Printing, July 1969) The Boys' Second Book of Radio and Electronics (10th Printing, October 1967) — Includes a special forward by RCA Chairman Brig. General David Sarnoff. The Boys' Third Book of Radio and Electronics (First Edition, 1962 - Printing code D-4.62[V]) Condition Report: Dust Jackets: All three original jackets are present. Books 1 and 2 show typical vintage edge wear and tear, light rubbing but are largely intact. Book 3 has a prominent rip/tear on the top left corner of the paper jacket (please reference photos closely). About the Series: Written by Alfred Morgan—a celebrated electrical engineer and author who specialized in making complex mechanical concepts accessible to youth—this trilogy bridges the gap between basic electrical theory and practical radio cons

• Publisher: Charles Scribner's Sons
• Binding: Hardcover
• Condition: Good

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