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Gardner (Malcolm): Catalogue 16
O/P. Malcolm Gardner's 1971 horological book catalogue, of 138 pages, for the famous book collection of Professor D. S. Torrens of Trinity College, Dublin. This catalogue is a very useful reference tool as it includes over 2000 items, many of which are now very rare. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2762 - K1) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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Gardner (Malcolm): Catalogue 17
O/P. Malcolm Gardner's 1973 horological book catalogue, of 32 pages. This catalogue is a useful reference tool as it includes books which are now very rare. Good copy card covers. (Ref: K754 - W3) in stock.
Price: £3.00 |
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Gardner (Malcolm): Catalogue 18
O/P. Malcolm Gardner's horological book catalogue 18, not dated but published in 1976. A useful reference to the scarcer items. A good clean copy. Card covers. (Ref: K593 - BX6) in stock.
Price: £3.00 |
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Gardner (Malcolm): Catalogue 22
O/P. Malcolm Gardner's 1983 horological book catalogue of over 850 horological books. A useful reference to the scarcer items as Malcolm Gardner (later Charles Allix) was the foremost horological bookseller of his day and his old catalogues are very useful as reference sources for clock and watch enthusiasts. A good copy. Card covers. (Ref: K594) in stock.
Price: £3.00 |
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Gardner (Malcolm): Catalogue 23
O/P. Malcolm Gardner's 1985-1986 horological book catalogue of over 800 horological books. A useful reference to the scarcer items as Malcolm Gardner (Charles Allix) was the foremost horological bookseller of his day and his old catalogues are very useful as reference sources for clock and watch enthusiasts. A good copy with a few ink annotations in text. Card covers. (Ref: K4367 - W3) in stock.
Price: £3.00 |
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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.
Price: £8.00 |
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 | Garnier (R.) & Hollis (L.): Innovation & Collaboration - The Early Development of the Pendulum Clock in London
NEW. 412 pages, illustrated, deluxe edition limited to 125 copies, signed by authors, 2018. Written to coincide with an exhibition held in London in September 2018, this book explores the innovation surrounding the development of the early pendulum clock in London and the lines of collaboration that made it happen. The book has chapters on 17th Century clockmaking in London, architectural clock cases, the Fromanteel Family and Cornelius Drebbel, a previously unrecognised influence on the Fromanteels; followed by excellent full colour photographs and descriptions of each of the 119 exhibits dating from circa 1500 to circa 1725. The standard edition of the book is sold out. This beautifully produced, deluxe half-leather bound, signed and numbered, edition has a red leather spine and corners with red cloth covered boards, the spine with gilt lettering and gilt lines, all page edges gilt. Effective price, after 10% discount, £423.00
*** Automatic 10% discount at the checkout on this book***
(Ref: N4895) in stock.
Price: £470.00 |
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Garrard (F.J.): Clock Repairing and Making
O/P. 168 pages, 120 figs., 10th impression, 1950. This well-known work was first published in 1914 and has been reprinted several times since. A very good copy. (Ref: K122 - C2) in stock.
Price: £18.00 |
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Garrard (F.J.): Watch Repairing, Cleaning and Adjusting
O/P. 214 pages, 210 figures, 3rd edition, 1914. A practical book by a watchmaker who served an apprenticeship and worked at the bench all his life. Still in original cloth binding (now a bit loose), spine discoloured, contents good. (Ref: K123 - Z3) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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 | Gazeley (W.J.): Clock & Watch Escapements
NEW. 294 pages, illus., reprinted 2020. The latest reprint of Gazeley's classic work, written by a master craftsman, with detailed explanations and diagrams of all commonly found escapements. This book is of use to restorers and all enthusiasts who want a better understanding of the subject. With dust jacket. (Ref: N125) in stock.
Price: £27.00 |
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 | Gazeley (W.J.): Watch and Clock Making and Repairing
NEW. 425 pages, 314 figures, 2nd edition, reprinted 2014. First published in 1953, and written by a highly respected craftsman, this book has been reprinted many times. The book starts with tools and techniques and then deals with the construction and repair of clocks, watches and chronometers. With dust jacket. (Ref: N510) in stock.
Price: £27.00 |
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 | Gee (B.): Francis Watkins and the Dollond Telescope Patent Controversy
NEW. 392 pages, 17 colour plates + many b&w illustrations, 2014. A well researched book on the life and work of Francis Watkins; Watkins partnership with Dollond and the telescope patent controversy; and Watkins successors - Watkins & Smith and Watkins & Hill. Another excellent book about British scientific instrument makers and their times. With dust jacket. (Ref: N3644) in stock.
Price: £80.00 |
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 | Gelis (E.): L'Horlogerie Ancienne - Histoire, Décor et Technique
O/P. 255 pages, 110 plates including 12 in colour, 1949. Number 1215 of 1500 copies. This book, primarily devoted to early French watches and clocks, describes and illustrates pieces from the Gelis collection given to the Toulouse Museum. A very good copy, in original binding, as issued, with card covers and dust jacket (the latter with some loss to lower spine - see photo). [French language] (Ref: K126 - F6) in stock.
Price: £45.00 |
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 | Gents of Leicester: The B.P. System of Patent Silent Electric Impulse Clocks
NEW. 28 pages, illustrated, 2005. A reprint of the 1907 Gents of Leicester catalogue for their electric impulse clocks. The catalogue has illustrations and prices of master clocks and slaves for domestic, factory and external use. Card covers. (Ref: N795) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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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.
Price: £5.00 |
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Ghidoni (C.) & Ribolini (G.): Pendolette Fantasia
O/P. 206 pages, illustrated, 1994. A book of unusual, and technically interesting, 20th century clocks including Atmos, solar powered, and those with complications. The illustrations are excellent. All the clocks are elegant designs by the top European makers. Very good copy with very good dust jacket. [Italian language] (Ref: K2765 - L3) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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[Ghidoni (C.) & Ribolini (G.)]: Pendolette Fantasia DoveTrouvarle
O/P. 61 pages, illustrated, 1994. A companion volume to the above, produced for 8 retailers and an auctioneer who specialise in these clocks. Very good copy, card covers. [Italian language] (Ref: K2767 - C2) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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Gibbs (J.W.): Buckeye Horology - A review of Ohio Clock and Watch Makers
O/P. 128 pages, illustrated, 1971. A comprehensive list of Ohio clock and watch makers with a listing of dealers and repairers, plus reproductions of old newspaper advertisements and a list of Ohio horological patent holders. A good copy (binding a bit loose) with dust jacket. (Ref: K3042 - R3) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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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.
Price: £10.00 |
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Gibbs-Smith (C.): The Inventions of Leonardo da Vinci
O/P. 110 pages, illustrated 1978. An interesting book reproducing sketches of mechanical devices from Leonardo da Vinci's note books. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3826 - X1) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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