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Title: Rare Pre-WWII Vintage 1938 QST Magazine Lot - COMPLETE 12 Issues in Official ARRL Binder
Description:
Up for sale is a beautifully preserved piece of pre-war amateur radio history: a complete calendar year run of 1938 QST Magazines, housed inside an official, period-correct ARRL (American Radio Relay League) gold-stamped library binder.
The year 1938 was a fascinating time in amateur radio history, capturing the pinnacle of late-1930s vacuum tube engineering and shortwave experimentation just before global events put a temporary halt to civilian broadcasting. These issues are an incredible primary resource for radio historians, filled with classic circuit designs, homebrew equipment projects, antenna blueprints, and stunning Art Deco advertisements from legendary early electronics manufacturers.
What’s Included:
• Original 1930s ARRL Library Binder: Heavy textured brown cloth finish with classic gold foil \"QST\" and \"1938\" spine lettering.
• COMPLETE 1938 Calendar Year: Contains all 12 original monthly issues running sequentially from January through December 1938. No missing months!
Condition:
Excellent vintage condition for its age. Because these issues have spent the last 88 years protected inside this official heavy-duty library binder, they have been spared the heavy edge fraying, page tearing, and dust accumulation common with loose pre-war paper items. The binder spine and hinge remain structurally sturdy with classic minor shelf wear and age-toning. Pages are clean, crisp, and fully readable. Please inspect the photos closely to appreciate the condition of this collection.
