Vintage IBM Customer Engineering training manual: “TRANSISTOR – Theory and Application” (Form 223-6783-1), copyright 1958/1959. This is a classic early solid-state era reference featuring transistor theory, circuit examples, diagrams/figures, and applications—ideal for IBM collectors, vintage computing historians, electronics hobbyists, and reference libraries.

Highlights buyers care about:

• Authentic IBM Customer Engineering Manual of Instruction

• Early transistor-era content (1958–1959)

• Illustrations, charts, and circuit diagrams throughout

• 3-hole punched format (easy to store in a binder)

Item specifics

• 📘 Brand: IBM

• 🧾 Type: Customer Engineering Manual of Instruction

• 🗓️ Year: 1958–1959 (copyright)

• 🧩 Title/Topic: Transistor Theory and Application

• 🏷️ Form/Document No.: 223-6783-1

• 📄 Format: Softcover manual, 3-hole punched

• 🌎 Language: English

• 🖨️ Printed in: U.S.A. (per back cover)

• 🎯 Intended use: Technical training/service reference (electronics/transistor circuits)

Condition
Pre-owned vintage condition. Cover shows visible scuffs/wear and handling marks; interior pages appear clean and legible from photos.

Additional details
Included: Manual only (no binder).
Seller’s Note: Photos are part of the description—please zoom in to confirm condition, markings, and completeness. Item ships well-protected.

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