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Old-Time Telephones!: Design, History, and Restoration by Meyer, Ralph O. 2nd Ed

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Item specifics

Country of Origin
United States
Binding
Paperback
Product Group
Book
Publication Year
2005
Special Attributes
Illustrated
Weight
3 lb
Subject
History
IsTextBook
No
Original/Facsimile
Original
Year Printed
2005
ISBN
9780764322822
Language
English
Illustrator
Yes
Author
Ralph O. Meyer
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
Topic
Care & Restoration, Telecommunications, Technology & Engineering, Antiques & Collectibles
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Product Identifiers

Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0764322826
ISBN-13
9780764322822
eBay Product ID (ePID)
46910007

Product Key Features

Language
English
Topic
Care & Restoration, Telecommunications, Technology & Engineering, Antiques & Collectibles
Author
Ralph O. Meyer
Illustrator
Yes

Dimensions

Item Length
11 In.
Item Width
8.5 In.
Item Weight
32.1 Oz

Additional Product Features

LCCN
2005-015427
Book Title
Old-Time Telephones! Design, History, and Restoration
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
621.386
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
Over 120 black and white photos and 175 patent drawing, charts, diagrams, and schematics trace a century's development of telephones, from Alexander Graham Bell's first box of 1877 to Trimline models from Western Electric. This valuable reference also provides technical information about their electrical circuitry and electrical measurements required to successfully repair, restore, and maintain a collection. Also included are a bibliography, an index, and a price guide for the telephones displayed. This reference is essential for every serious telephone collector, dealer, or restorer., Over 120 black and white photos and 175 patent drawing, charts, diagrams, and schematics trace a century's development of telephones, from Alexander Graham Bell's first box of 1877 to Trimline models from Western Electric. This valuable reference also provides technical information about their electrical circuitry and electrical measurements required to successfully repair, restore, and maintain a collection.Also included are a bibliography, an index, and a price guide for the telephones displayed. This reference is essential for every serious telephone collector, dealer, or restorer.
Edition Number
2
Publication Year
2005
Dewey Edition
22
Format
Trade Paperback
LC Classification Number
TK6471.M48 2005
Number of Pages
272 pages

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  • by junk60154
    Feb 09, 2024

    Must have for telephone collectors

    The basics of telephone electronics, plus an excellent history of changes in the telephone over the years. The price I paid for it used was excellent.

    Verified purchase: YesSold by: dar-800268

  • by flute_maker
    Dec 25, 2018

    Good information

    If you want to restore an old telephone then you need this book.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: New

  • by takemetolondon
    Mar 15, 2016

    Great book

    An awesome authority on american telephones from 1876 onwards. Great pictures, extremely well written text. No colour pictures though.

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: NewSold by: innersleeve-1

  • by mrgojo
    Oct 19, 2016

    Great Item

    This was better then I anticipated. Thanks!

    Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-OwnedSold by: jesseali

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