Published by Australasian Radio World: Mornington 1947 - 1948
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A highly appealing and early post-war grouping of The Australasian Radio World, this Volume 12 selection captures the resurgence of radio technology and enthusiast culture in Australia immediately following WWII. Spanning mid-1947 through mid-1948, these issues reflect a period of rapid innovation and renewed public interest in wireless communication, home construction projects, and emerging broadcast capabilities. The bold red mastheads and clean, graphic-heavy covers—many featuring Rola loudspeaker advertising—give the collection strong visual cohesion and unmistakable mid-century character.
Published in Mornington, Victoria, The Australasian Radio World was a leading Australian technical periodical dedicated to radio engineering, servicing, and amateur experimentation. This lot includes Issue No. 1 (June 15, 1947), No. 4 (September 15, 1947), Nos. 5, 6 & 7 (October-December 1947), and No. 12 (May 15, 1948), forming a well-rounded cross-section of Volume 12. Content typically includes detailed circuit diagrams, construction guides (such as portable receivers and VHF converters), valve technology discussions, and contemporary industry advertising—offering both practical insight and historical context into Australia's radio manufacturing sector.
Condition across the six issues is consistent with age and use, showing general handling wear, light creasing, edge rubbing, and some toning, with occasional small marks or minor corner losses as seen. Covers remain intact and contents appear complete, presenting well overall with strong display appeal. Increasingly sought after by collectors of vintage electronics, Australian technical publications, and mid-century design, this early volume grouping will appeal to radio historians, valve audio enthusiasts, and collectors of post-war scientific ephemera."
Condition across the included issues is consistent with age and intended use, showing general handling wear, light creasing, edge rubbing, and some toning, with covers remaining intact and contents complete. Please study photos to further understand condition.
