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'Detent': Repairing American Watches
O/P. 30 pages, reprinted 1971. An essay written by 'Detent' for the 10th Prize Essay Contest in The American Jeweler. Fine copy. (Ref: K2929 - BX14) in stock.
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Deutsches Uuhrenmuseum: Made in Furtwangen - Vom Hausgewerbe zur Uhrenindustrie
O/P. 204 pages, illustrated, 2003. An interesting book showing products (mainly clocks) produced in Furtwangen during the last two centuries. A fine copy, card covers. [German language] (Ref: K4193 - G5) in stock.
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 | Drake (S.): Galileo Galilei Operations of the Geometric and Military Compass
O/P. 95 pages, illus., 1978. This is an English translation, with introduction, of Galileo's first publication printed in 1606. Galileo developed the sector (Galileo's "compass") into a useful calculation instrument sufficiently accurate to solve military problems associated with fortification and artillery as well as problems of proportion. A fine copy. Card covers. (Ref: K1966) in stock.
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[Dreweatts]: The Horological Working Library of Charles Allix, Fine Clocks Barometers and Scientific Instruments
O/P. 138 lots of books and 126 lots of clocks, barometers and scientific instruments, illustrated, 2012. The auction catalogue for the sale of Charles Allix's collection of manuscripts, books, portraits and ephemera, which included 8 lots of important manuscripts with a direct provenance from John and William Harrison as well as a bronze bust of John Harrison. A good copy, with ink annotations to text. Card covers. (Ref: K2766 - P3) in stock.
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Edwards (J.): The Complete Checklist of American Clock & Watchmakers, 1640 - 1950
O/P. 52 pages, 1977. A complete checklist of over four thousand American clock and watchmakers, listing the places and dates at which they were working. Card covers. (Ref: K3047 - BX14) in stock.
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Ehrhardt (R.) & Rabeneck (R.): F. Kroeber Clock Co. Identification with 1983-1984 Price Guide
O/P. 36 pages, illus., 1983. The book starts with a section on Florence Kroeber and the company he founded, followed by clock illustrations reprinted from two original Kroeber factory sales catalogues dated 1888 and 1893 with pictures from advertisements and sales flyers from the 1888 - 1895 era. A good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4773 - H3) in stock.
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[Elgin]: Elgin Reminiscences
O/P. 32 pages, illus., 1972. A collection of articles first published in the 19th century about the Elgin National Watch Company. The articles include Making Watches by Machinery (1869); excerpts from the 1873 Elgin Almanac; Ode to an Elgin Watch, and several more. Very good copy, card covers.
* Was £9.00, now on special offer at £5.00 *
(Ref: K1345 - BX1) in stock.
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Ende (H. van den) et al: Dutch Domestic Clocks, the English Way (1675 - 1750)
O/P. 26 pages, 29 illustrations, 2004. An interesting publication by the Dutch clock museum in Zaandam detailing the English influence on Dutch clockmaking in the very early years of the pendulum clock. The famous Coster/Fromanteel contract and a short pedigree of the Fromanteel family are included as is a list of English clockmakers active in Holland. The book also has list of Dutch and English characteristics of clocks in the 1675 - 1750 period; a period when the two can look very similar. Fine copy, card covers. [English and Dutch languages] (Ref: K524 - E1) in stock.
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Fitzroy (Rear-Admiral): (Rear-Admiral): Barometer Manual
O/P. 31 pages, facsimile reprint, 2000. A reprint of the 3rd edition of Rear-Admiral Fitzroy's book for seafarers and fishermen, originally published in 1860. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4282 - BX5) in stock.
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Frédérique Constant: Collection 2010, 2011
O/P. 159 pages, illusrated, 2010. A very smart publicity brochure for the Geneva based Swiss watchmakers Frédérique Constant, detailing their range of wristwatches. Very good copy, card covers.
(Ref: K5130 - N1) in stock.
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Garfield (S.): Timekeepers - How the World Became Obsessed with Time
O/P. 349 pages, illustrated, 2016. Managing time is one of the greatest challenges we face in our lives, this multi-layered history helps us understand it. A fine copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K4531 - Q1) in stock.
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Gerner-Swissco: The Horophile Watch Trader February 1952
O/P. 16 pages, 1952. Gerner-Swissco, a materials supply business issued a quarterly newsletter - The Horophile. This issue for February 1952 includes editorial on the importation of spare parts, advertisements for Gerner-Swissco's tools and materials as well as classified advertisements by members of the clock and watch trades. A good copy, paper covers. (Ref: K4808 - BX3) in stock.
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Gibbs (J.W.): The Life and Death of the Ithaca Calendar Clock Company
O/P. 82 pages, illustrated, 1960. The company was founded in 1866 and was very successful in the 19th century. The company went bankrupt in 1917. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3447 - BX10) in stock.
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Gillgrass (A.): The Book of Big Ben
O/P. 47 pages, 17 plates, 1946. A brief history of the great clock at Westminster with some interesting old photographs and details of its survival during World War II. A good copy. (Ref: KW2518 - B2) in stock.
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 | Greenlaw (J.): Longcase Clocks
NEW. 40 pages, well illustrated, reprinted 2005. A concise survey of the development of the longcase clock in Great Britain, with useful advice on their setting up and maintenance. Card covers. (Ref: N2190) in stock.
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Grimbergen (C.A.) et al: Willem Barentsz en Zijn Uurwerk (Willem Barents and his Clock)
O/P. 30 pages, illustrated, 1996. Willem Barents, navigator, cartographer and arctic explorer, took part in three expeditions searching for a northern trade route to Asia in the late 16th century. In 1871 the building where the third expedition's crew over-wintered was found, the contents included a gothic clock which is the subject of this book. A good copy, card covers. [Dutch and English language] (Ref: K3909 - G6) in stock.
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Haid (Wilhelm): Katalog 1954 -55
O/P. 38 pages, illustrated, 1954. Wilhelm Haid were domestic clock manufacturers in Pfullingen, Germany. This catalogue is mainly of spring driven mantel clocks, some with Westminster and Whittington chimes. Good copy for its age. Card covers. (Ref: K4095 - BX9) in stock.
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Hall (A.R.) & Simpson (A.D.C.): An Account of The Royal Society's Newton Telescope
O/P. 16 pages, 5 figs., 1995. Sir Isaac Newton is generally credited with the invention of the reflecting telescope. This paper looks at the evidence for the 3 telescopes made by Newton and examines the instrument now in the Royal Society's collection. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4653 - BX11) in stock.
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Hawking (S.): A Brief History of Time
O/P. 248 pages, 1988. Hawking's celebrated work on the universe, cosmology, "the big bang", "wormholes" particle physics and more. Very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K2410 - Q1) in stock.
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Henwood (G.): Abbot Richard of Wallingford - Fourteenth Century Scholar and Instrument Maker
O/P. 40 pages, illustrated, 1988. A short but interesting account of the life and work of Richard of Wallingford, best known for his 'Great Clock' built and installed at St Albans Abbey. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K5126 - BX8) in stock.
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