NAB Engineering Handbook – Fifth Edition (1960)
Published by McGraw-Hill Book Company
Editor-in-Chief: A. Prose Walker
Up for sale is a strong vintage copy of the definitive 5th Edition National Association of Broadcasters (NAB) Engineering Handbook. This massive textbook is highly sought after by vintage radio and television engineers, tech historians, and amateur ham radio enthusiasts for its historical technical reference data.
Condition Details:
- Binding: The hardcover binding is strong and completely intact. This volume features a standard hollow-back binding design, meaning the inner text block arches naturally to form a "tunnel" away from the outer spine cloth when opened. This is an intentional design feature that allows this heavy book to open fully and lie flat without stressing the spine.
- Pages: Clean text throughout. Completely free of highlighting, heavy staining, or ink ink markings.
- Cover & Edges: Shows minor vintage storage wear, including slightly soft/curled corners and light dust soiling along the outer page edges.
- Markings: Features a small, neat pencil notation on the inside front cover.