Description: Collection of international QSL cards from a radio hobbyist, 1954-1973 Author: [Ham Radio][QSL Cards] Title: Collection of international QSL cards from a radio hobbyist, 1954-1973 Publication: N.p. N.p., 1954-1973 Description: Collection of 86 QSL cards from 45 countries, housed in a 32 page generic scrapbook binding, from dedicated radio enthusiast Mark Murphy, 1954-1973, the majority of which dates from the late 1950s. The majority of the QSL cards are addressed to Murphy, at various addresses in New York, Pennsylvania, and Ohio.QSL cards were sent by radio stations as confirmation of the receipt of a "reception report" from a listener, officially acknowledging and verifying the reception, and were popular to collect among radio enthusiasts as early as the 1920s. The archive on offer presents a diverse collection, both in the graphics of each card and the expansive geographical reach, extending throughout Europe, Africa, Asia, the Caribbean, and Oceania, as well as a single card from Mexico. A striking international time capsule from the Cold War era. Detailed inventory upon request.Countries represented in the archive: Africa: Egypt, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Nigeria, the Republic of the Congo, Senegal, South Africa, and Tunisia. Asia: India, Japan, Pakistan, Philippines, and Sri Lanka. West Asia and Middle East: Israel, Lebanon, and Turkey. Europe: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Czechoslovakia, Denmark, Italy, Finland, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Norway, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Sweden, Switzerland, and Yugoslavia. North America: Mexico. Caribbean: Haiti and Jamaica. South America: Argentina, Brazil, Columbia, and Brazil.Scrapbook binding with transparent front wrapper: 9.25 x 11.5 inches. Near Fine.QSL Cards: approximately 5.5 x 3.5 to 6.5 x 4.75 inches. Near Fine overall, many with a tiny piece of cello tape on one edge. Seller ID: 160611 Subject: Americana, Cold War, Pop Culture, Radio Royal Books Baltimore, MD Royal Books is located in the midtown area of Baltimore, Maryland. Since 1996, we have specialized in rare books and paper relating to twentieth century literature, genre fiction, the arts, and popular culture, with a particular emphasis on cinema. Terms of Sale All books noted as First Editions are also First Printings unless indicated otherwise. All items are guaranteed to be as described, and may be returned at any time for any reason for a full refund, including return postage if not as described. Shipping & International Customers Shipping within the US is free by USPS Media Mail. Please ask us about faster options and international shipping rates BEFORE placing an order. We are happy to upgrade shipping to Priority Mail or to arrange overseas shipping to many foreign countries upon request. If you are outside the US, and would like a quote for shipping prior to making payment, please go ahead and place your order, but do NOT pay for it. We will send a quote immediately for cheapest shipping (typically First Class). If you would like something other than cheapest shipping, let us know by way of an inquiry.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.
Price: 2250 USD
Location: Baltimore, Maryland
End Time: 2024-11-23T08:00:39.000Z
Shipping Cost: 5 USD
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Author: Ham Radio][QSL Cards
Publisher: N.p
Year Printed: 1973
Binding: Softcover, Wraps
Language: English
Subject: Americana
