What old chemistry textbooks are good until present day?
Charles E. Mortimer's Chemistry book was very good for our General Chemistry I &amp; II courses. It has detailed Molecular Orbital diagrams, coordination chemistry information, sufficient examples of electrochemical cells and also a good text of nuclear chemistry. It does not have too many colorful images and pages so it is easier to focus on the knowledge.

In general, old books are only for general chemistry and history of chemistry research etc. When one starts to delve into things, it is dangerous not to use the most up-to-date textbook.