Lot #2178: Vintage Radio History Books – Historische Radios Volumes 1 & 2 – Complete German Set – Gün

The complete two-volume set of “Historische Radios: Eine Chronik in Wort und Bild” (“Historic Radios: A Chronicle in Words and Pictures”) by Günter F. Abele, the classic German reference on the history of German radio. These books come from the personal library of a dedicated radio and audio hobbyist who spent over 50 years working on, servicing, and collecting vintage radios. They were part of the reference collection he relied on, and they sit perfectly alongside the German radios offered elsewhere in this auction. Published by Füsslin Verlag in Stuttgart, the set traces the story of German radio. It starts with the pioneering work of Hertz, Braun, Slaby and others, and covers early transmitters, the high-performance receivers of the 1930s, the setbacks and recovery after the war, and the arrival of FM (UKW), hi-fi, stereo and transistor technology. According to the publisher, the two volumes total 476 pages with around 750 illustrations of selected radios, speakers, parts, tubes and rare period documents. They include about 90 previously unknown company histories, market value guides, and directories of manufacturers, speakers and components to help collectors identify and value historic sets. The pages are filled with full-colour photos of radios from makers like Kramolin, Krefft, Kuba and Wega, including designs by Verner Panton. The back covers feature reproductions of a 1924 Stuttgart “Radio Sonder-Ausstellung” exhibition poster and a vintage H. Bergmann Radioton advertisement. It’s an essential reference for collectors of German radios, restorers, and anyone with an interest in radio history. Please note that the text is in German. Be sure to check out our other vintage radios listed in this auction! Details & Specifications Title: Historische Radios – Eine Chronik in Wort und Bild Author: Günter F. Abele Publisher: Füsslin Verlag, Stuttgart Volumes: Band I and Band II (complete set) 476 pages total, approx. 750 illustrations (per publisher) Includes historical market value guides (in DM) and manufacturer/parts directories Language: German Hardcover with dust jackets Dimensions: See photo with apple for scale Condition: Very good Pickup category timeslot {A}