Published by Australasian Radio World: Mornington 1948 - 1949
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A strong and visually cohesive post-war grouping of The Australasian Radio World, this Volume 13 selection captures the continued evolution of radio technology in Australia as the industry transitioned into the late 1940s. Spanning mid-1948 through mid-1949, these issues reflect a period of growing sophistication in broadcast standards, component design, and consumer demand. The bold red mastheads remain instantly recognisable, while the covers—featuring Rola loudspeaker advertising, technical diagrams, and forward-looking themes such as FM broadcasting—offer both aesthetic appeal and historical relevance.
Published in Mornington, Victoria, The Australasian Radio World served as a key technical and enthusiast journal for radio constructors, servicemen, and engineers across Australia. This lot includes Issue No. 1 (June 15, 1948), Nos. 2 & 3 (July-August 1948), No. 6 (November 1948), and Nos. 9, 11 & 12 (February-May 1949), providing a well-rounded cross-section of Volume 13. Content typically explores valve circuitry, receiver construction, emerging technologies such as FM transmission, and practical servicing guidance, alongside period advertising from Australian manufacturers including Rola Co. (Aust.) Pty Ltd.
Condition across the seven issues is consistent with age and use, showing general handling wear, light creasing, edge rubbing, and some toning, with occasional small marks, minor corner losses, or light annotations as visible. Covers remain intact and contents appear complete, presenting well overall with excellent display value. Increasingly collectible as Australian technical ephemera, these magazines appeal to radio historians, vintage electronics enthusiasts, and collectors of mid-20th century industrial design and publishing."
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.
