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Aked (C.K.): Complete List of English Horological Patents up to 1853
O/P. 33 pages, 1975. The earliest patent listed was granted to the Marquis of Worcester in 1662 for Making a watch or clock to go for several weeks without spring, chain, or other method of winding up,... A good copy. (Ref: K1956)
Price: £15.00

Aked (C.K.): Electrifying Time
O/P. 105 pages, 35 plates, 1976. The catalogue of an important exhibition held at the London Science Museum in 1977 to commemorate the centenary of the death of Alexander Bain on 2 January 1877. Over 30 years later this catalogue is still a useful reference work. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K477)

Albert Froidevaux & Fils: Catalogue No 320.900 Case No. to Crystal No. Reference Guide for .. Seiko, Pulsar, Lorus, Phasar, Citizen.
O/P. 68 pages, no date. If you know the case number of the watch this catalogue will tell you the crystal required from the A*F range. Card covers. (Ref: K1833)
Price: £5.00

Albright (F.P.): Johann Ludwig Eberhardt and his Salem Clocks
O/P. 160 pages, 51 figures, 1978. The life, times and work of Johann Ludwig Eberhardt who arrived in Salem, North Carolina from Germany in 1799. The movements and cases of over 30 clocks are described and Eberhardt features identified. A very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K1551)
Price: £15.00

Allan (C.): Old Stirling Clockmakers
O/P. 111 pages, illustrated, 1990. A very detailed account of Stirling and St Ninians' clockmakers and their clocks up to 1900. A pristine, as new copy, with excellent dust jacket. (Ref: K6)
Price: £25.00

American Clock & Watch Museum: The Timepiece Journal volume 1, No. 7
O/P. [24 pages], illus., Summer 1978. This issue of the Journal contains Historical Sketches of the Town of Bristol, first published in 1872 and mentioning several clockmaking concerns, and reproduces the Prospectus of the Kennedy Electric Clock Company first published in 1869. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1271)
Price: £3.00

[American Watch Co.]: Souvenir Catalog of the New Orleans Exposition 1884 - 85
O/P. 40 pages, illus., 1972. A reprint of the 36 page catalogue distributed by the American Watch Company at the World's Fair held in New Orleans between 1884 and 1885. Fourteen of the pages describe the operations in manufacturing at the Waltham factory (the company changed its name to The American Waltham Co. in 1885). Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1329)
Price: £10.00

Anon: American Clock & Watch Catalogues
O/P. A 1960's reprint of catalogues issued by three American wholesalers of clocks and watches:
S.F. Myers & Co., New York; a 27 page illustrated and priced catalogue, issued in 1884 showing American clocks as well as American and Swiss chronographs.
Clapp & Davis, Chicago; a 27 page illustrated and priced catalogue, issued in 1886 showing American clocks.
A. C. Becken, Chicago; a 28 page illustrated and priced catalogue, issued in 1896 showing American watches including a bicycle watch by the New York Standard Watch Company.
All 3 reprints bound together, card covers. (Ref: K1627)
Price: £10.00

Anon: DIY Cardboard Sundial
O/P. A cardboard sundial for assembly by the purchaser, still in its original shrinkwrap. The dial is labelled Astro-Quest Sundial model CB103. Unused. (Ref: K2122)
Price: £5.00

Anon: L'Art de la Boîte À Musique / The Art of the Musical Box
O/P. A 12-inch LP vinyl record (# 36461) published by Arion, Paris. The record contains 58 pieces of music recorded from disc, cylinder and other music boxes in the collection of the Conservatoire Autonome des Boîtes À Musique, Geneva. The text on the record sleeve is in French, with an English translation on a separate sheet. I have not played the record but am told that one side is scratched. An unusual item. (Ref: K1784)
Price: £10.00

Anon: The London Wholesale, Manufacturing, and Retail Goldsmiths, Silversmiths, Jewellers, Watch Makers, Opticians, and Cutlers' Directory, ....
O/P. 320 pages, facsimile edition, 1996. First published in 1861 this is a useful directory for many London trades including clock making and watchmaking. The directory also covers many trades (including clocks and watches) in Birmingham, Liverpool and Manchester as well as the watch and clock tool manufacturers' of Prescot, and the watch trades of Coventry. This facsimile reprint was limited to 500 copies and is a good reference source for clock and watch enthusiasts. A very good copy of the card covers edition. (Ref: K2109)
Price: £55.00

AHS: 300 Years of Fine English Clock & Watchmaking
O/P. 80 pages, illus., 1986. The catalogue of an interesting exhibition held at Prescot Museum, Lancashire, and organised by the Northern Section of the Antiquarian Horological Society. Card covers. (Ref: K707)
Price: £10.00

Antiquarian Horological Society: Collectors' Pieces - Clocks and Watches
O/P. 86 pages. Illustrated catalogue of the exhibition to commemorate the AHS's 10th anniversary in 1964. The book describes a collection of early precision watches. A good copy of the softbound edition with clean card covers, the spine with the book title written on by hand. (Ref: K2)
Price: £15.00

Antiquarian Horological Society: Collectors' Pieces, Clocks and Watches
O/P. 91 pages, illustrated, 2nd edition, 1964. Illustrated catalogue of the exhibition to commemorate the AHS's 10th anniversary in 1964. The book describes a collection of early precision watches. The softbound edition, a clean copy internally, covers dust stained. (Ref: K3)
Price: £10.00

Antiquarian Horological Society: Continental Clocks and Watches
O/P. 75 pages, illustrated, 1989. An interesting exhibition catalogue held at Prescot Museum and organised by the northern Section of the Antiquarian Horological Society in 1989. Card covers (Ref: K4)
Price: £6.00

Antiquarian Horological Society: The Proceedings of the Oxford 2000 Convention
O/P. 49 pages, illustrated, 2000. The book has reports of several papers given at the conference. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K726)
Price: £8.00

Ashton (T.S.): An Eighteenth Century Industrialist - Peter Stubbs of Warrington 1756 - 1806
O/P. 156 pages, frontis., 1st edition, 1939. South-East Lancashire was a centre of the metal trade and Peter Stubbs, who is best known as a file maker, was also an innkeeper. The Stubbs business purchased cast steel from Sheffield and using a large number of outworkers made files and other hand tools. The tools were sold to customers, including watch and clockmakers, in Britain, Europe and America. A good copy, light wear to head and foot of the faded spine. (Ref: K2201)
Price: £38.00

Ashton (T.S.): An Eighteenth Century Industrialist - Peter Stubbs of Warrington 1756 - 1806
O/P. 156 pages, frontis., reprinted 1961. South-East Lancashire was a centre of the metal trade and Peter Stubbs, who is best known as a file maker, was also an innkeeper. The Stubbs business purchased cast steel from Sheffield and using a large number of outworkers made files and other hand tools. The tools were sold to customers, including watch and clockmakers, in Britain, Europe and America. A very good copy, the dust jacket good but with wear and small tears to top edge. (Ref: K2207)
Price: £38.00

Aspin (B.T.): Foundrywork for the Amateur
O/P. 108 pages, 94 figs., 1972. A small book for the workshop, card covers. (Ref: K1084)
Price: £2.00

Asprey: An Exhibition of Fine Clocks by Thomas Cole
O/P. 7 pages, 1975. The 7-page typed catalogue, in printed folder, of the exhibition held in London in November 1975 to coincide with the publication of John Hawkins' book on Thomas Cole. An interesting piece of horological ephemera. Card covers, the covers with some stains. (Ref: K1758)
Price: £8.00

Asprey: The Clockwork of the Heavens
O/P. 92 pages, 88 photographs, 1973. A useful and informative exhibition catalogue of astronomical clocks, watches and scientific instruments held in 1973. An excellent copy, card covers. (Ref: K669)
Price: £18.00

Asprey: The Clockwork of the Heavens
O/P. 92 pages, 88 photographs, 1973. A useful and informative exhibition catalogue of astronomical clocks, watches & scientific instruments. A good copy, card covers. (Ref: K11)
Price: £10.00

Aubert (D.): Montres et Horlogers Exceptionnels de La Vallée de Joux (3 volumes)
NEW. Set of 3 volumes, all illustrated. 203 pages, 1993; 215 pages, 1997; 231 pages, 2006. The volumes are a detailed history of watchmaking in the Vallée de Joux area of Switzerland from its origins to the present time. The industry's innovations and achievements are described in detail. Volume I includes chapters about Aubert Frères, Emile Lecoultre, François Lecoultre, Charles-Ami Lecoultre-Piguet, astronomical watch Dent No. 32573 and equation watch Breguet No. 4377. The 2nd volume includes chapters on musical watches, John-César Piguet, Charles Piguet, Paul Piguet-Capt, Alfred Aubert and Louis-Benjamin Audemars. The 3rd volume includes chapters on Samuel-Oliver Meylan, Louis Piguet, Nicole et Capt and their successors of London and the Joux Valley and Edmond Audemars. [French language]

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(Ref: N1299)
Price: £195.00

Avia Steel & Tool Co.: Catalogue No. 29, October 1931
O/P. 36 pages, illus., 1931. A catalogue of the Avia Steel and Tool Co. Ltd, Sheffield who sold saws for woodworking, saw blades for metal cutting, knurling wheels, reamers, files and glass cutters. A good copy, two pages with a corner missing (not affecting text), card covers. (Ref: K1692)
Price: £7.00

Bacon (D.H.): Watchmaking in Llangollen by Robert Hughes - a Genuine late-Nineteenth Century Welsh Watch Manufacturer
S/H. 111 pages, illus, 2000. A detailed study of the business of Robert Hughes, based on original documents and record books, which manufactured and retailed watches in the second half of the 19th century. The book shows the difficulty faced by British manufacturers caused by large-scale importation of low cost watches. An excellent second-hand copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K1670)
Price: £21.00

Baier (J.G.), Tigner (J.L.) & Whitney (M.E.): Questions and Answers of and for the Clockmaking profession
O/P. 224 pages, illustrated, 1981. An unusual book, the first half comprises answers to questions frequently asked by clock repairers, the second half consists of repair guides to problems likely to encountered in wheel trains and escapements plus a guide to heat treatment of metals. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2214)
Price: £25.00

Bailey (C.H.): Two Hundred Years of American Clocks and Watches
O/P. 255 pages, 285 illustrations, 1975. An excellent survey of the wide range of American clocks and watches available, from the old and rare to the modern and affordable. A signed copy of the Bicentennial Edition, limited to 1000 copies, this is copy number 409. A fine copy in very good original, matching, cloth covered slipcase. (Ref: K633)
Price: £45.00

Baillie (G.H.): Clocks and Watches, an Historical Bibliography
O/P. 414 pages, first edition, 1951. A complete listing of horological publications, except those on dialling, prior to 1800. A very useful reference book for collectors and researchers. [Note: volume 2, on books post 1800, was planned but never issued.] Good copy with poor dust jacket. (Ref: K14)
Price: £25.00

Baillie (G.H.): Clocks and Watches, an Historical Bibliography
O/P. 414 pages, first edition, 1951. A complete listing of horological publications, except those on dialling, prior to 1800. A very useful reference book for collectors and researchers. A reasonable copy, spine faded. No dust jacket. (Ref: K15)
Price: £10.00

Baillie (G.H.): Clocks and Watches, an Historical Bibliography Volume 1
O/P. 414 pages, reprinted 1978. A complete listing of horological publications, except those on dialling, prior to 1800. A very useful reference book for collectors and researchers. [Note: volume 2, on books post 1800, was planned but never issued.] An excellent unused copy and much nicer to handle than the original. (Ref: N563)
Price: £25.00

Baillie (G.H.): Clocks and Watches, an Historical Bibliography Volume 1
O/P. 414 pages, reprinted 1978. A complete listing of horological publications, except those on dialling, prior to 1800. A very useful reference book for collectors and researchers. [Note: volume 2, on books post 1800, was planned but never issued.] A good copy, slight wear to top and bottom of spine. (Ref: K1779)
Price: £15.00

Baillie (G.H.): Watches Their History , Decoration and Mechanism
O/P. 383 pages, 75 plates, facsimile reprint, 1979. Written in 1929 this is still a respected reference book on the subject and well worth reading. The book covers the history of 4 centuries of watch development with 189 b&w and 35 colour photographs, together with 82 line drawings of mechanisms. Essential reading. A good copy but showing some signs of use with good dust jacket (wear and small tear to head of spine). (Ref: K978)
Price: £18.00

Baillie (G.H.): Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World
O/P. 388 pages, 2nd edition, 1947. This and volume 2 are indispensable for their listings of makers and their working dates. A clean copy. (See under Loomes for vol. 2 and also the 20th century combined edition). (Ref: K439)
Price: £9.00

Balfour (M.): The Classic Watch
O/P. 191 pages, well illustrated in colour, 2001. An illustrated guide to the great watches and their makers from the first wristwatch to the present day. Large format, card covers. (Ref: K1332)
Price: £12.00

Balfour (M.): The Wristwatch Almanac
O/P. 144 pages, illustrated, 1994. A good introduction to watch collecting with a brief history of most watchmaking firms and a useful glossary of technical terms. (Ref: K2252)
Price: £6.00

Banfield (E.): Barometers - Aneroid and Barographs
S/H. 151 pages, 130 illus., 1st edition, 1985. The history of domestic, marine and mountain barometers, barographs, storm glasses and weather houses. A very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K1086)
Price: £8.00

Banfield (E.): Barometers - Stick or Cistern Tube
S/H. 246 pages, 296 illus., 1985. The history and development of the stick barometer including domestic, marine, station, Fitzroy and angle barometers. Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1087)
Price: £9.00

Banfield (E.): Barometers - Wheel or Banjo
S/H. 150 pages, 165 illustrations, 1st edition, 1985. The history & development of wheel barometers from 1663 to about 1900. A very good copy with good dust jacket (faded to spine). (Ref: K881)
Price: £8.00

Banfield (E.): The Italian Influence on English Barometers from 1780
S/H. 160 pages, 193 illustrations, 1993. A detailed investigation on the origins and background of the early Italian migrant barometer makers, with chapters on important makers including Negretti & Zambra. Soft covers. A very good copy. (Ref: K2284)
Price: £6.00

Baptiste (G.) et a: De Tijdmeting in Belgische Verzamelingen
O/P. 322 pages, illustrated, 1984. A good catalogue of an exhibition held in Brussels in 1984 describing and illustrating 448 astrolabes, sundials, pocket watches and clocks in Belgian collections. Card covers, spine creased and faded. [Flemish language] (Ref: K1991)
Price: £10.00

Baptiste (G.) et al: La Mesure du Temps dans les Collections Belges
O/P. 322 pages, illustrated, 1984. A good catalogue of an exhibition held in Brussels in 1984 describing and illustrating 448 astrolabes, sundials, pocket watches and clocks in Belgian collections. Card covers, spine creased, faded and worn. [French language] (Ref: K1992)
Price: £10.00

Barder (R.C.R.): English Country Grandfather Clocks - the Brass Dial Longcase
O/P. 223 pages, 125 plates, 1983. A useful book for longcase clock enthusiasts and a good guide to dating a clock from the style of the dial and case. Good copy with good dj. (Ref: K1009)
Price: £25.00

Barder (R.C.R.): The Georgian Bracket Clock 1714 - 1830
O/P. 233 pages, 33 colour plates and numerous b&w illustrations, reprinted 2001. This is the standard reference work on bracket clocks and an essential part of the library for every collector and enthusiast. A new unused copy, the dust jacket with crease in lamination and 3 dents to front (old stock found in overseas store room). (Ref: K1402)
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Price: £45.00

Barker (D.): The Arthur Negus Guide to Antique Clocks
O/P. 192 pages, 137 illus., 1980. A good introduction to English clocks of all types including 19th century items. The book also has chapters on horological terms, notable makers and clock cases. Good copy with dust jacket (both bumped at corners). (Ref: K698)
Price: £7.00

Barlow (H.): The Repair of American Wood Geared Clock Movements
O/P. 33 pages, 7 figs., 1979. A brief history of Eli Terry and the mass production of wooden clock movements, followed by practical advice on how to overhaul and repair wooden movements. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2215)
Price: £15.00

Barrett (F.T.): Scratch Dials in East Sussex
O/P. 4 pages, 2 plates, 1962. A short article, illustrated with 6 photographs, exctracted from the journal Sussex Archaeology. Card covers, last page is a photocopy. (Ref: K1333)
Price: £5.00

Basanta Campos (J.L.): Relojeros de España Diccionario Bio-Bibliografico
O/P. 151 pages, 1st edition, 1972. A useful listing of Spanish clockmakers with a bibliography of horological books in the Spanish language. Card covers. (Ref: K1000)
Price: £10.00

Bassermann-Jordan (B.): The Book of Old Clocks and Watches
O/P. 522 pages, over 400 illus., 1st English edition, 1964. A good book being a detailed survey, description and information about many different types of clock from around the world. This book is well worth reading. A good copy without dust jacket. (Ref: K26)
Price: £30.00

Bassermann-Jordan (E.): The Book of Old Clocks and Watches
O/P. 522 pages, illustrated, 1st English edition, 1964. A good book being a detailed survey, description and information about many different types of clock from around the world. Inscription on front fly-leaf & front free end paper blacked out. (Ref: K27)
Price: £25.00

[Baume & Mercier]: Sales Brochure
O/P. A sales brochure for this famous watch brand, with price list (in UK Pounds), issued circa 2000. Card covers. (Ref: K1429)
Price: £6.00

Beeson (C.F.C.): Clockmaking in Oxfordshire 1400 - 1850
O/P. First edition complete with the addenda (known as part 3); in total: 193 pages, 34 plates, folding map, published 1962 and (the addenda) 1967. An excellent copy of the 1st edition complete with addenda (also very good condition), both in red card covers as issued. This first edition is now hard to find. (Ref: K493)
Price: £65.00

Beeson (C.F.C.): Clockmaking in Oxfordshire 1400 - 1850
O/P. 160 pages, 24 plates, folding map, 1st edition, 1962. Red card covers as issued. The first edition is now hard to find, this is a good copy but with sellotape residue inside covers. (Ref: K678)
Price: £48.00

Beeson (C.F.C.): Clockmaking in Oxfordshire 1400-1850
O/P. 193 pages, 34 plates, 1 map, 2nd edition, 1967. The second edition of this well known work which includes the addendum (part 3). Red card covers. A good copy. (Ref: K337)
Price: £40.00

Beeson (C.F.C.): English Church Clocks 1280 - 1850
O/P. 132 pages, 86 figures, 1st edition, 1971. The standard reference book on English church clocks, also known as turret clocks by enthusiasts and collectors. A good copy of the Phillimore hardback edition. (Ref: K680)
Price: £60.00

Beeson (C.F.C.): English Church Clocks 1280 - 1850
O/P. 132 pages, 86 figures, 1st edition, 1971. The standard reference book on English church clocks, also known as turret clocks by enthusiasts and collectors. A fine copy of the Antiquarian Horological Society member's edition, card covers. (Ref: K708)
Price: £50.00

Beeson (C.F.C.): Perpignan 1356 and the Earliest Clocks
O/P. 8 pages, illus., 1970. An offprint from Antiquarian Horology about the clock made for the Palace of the King of Aragon in 1356, and known only from a Catalan manuscript. Paper covers. (Ref: K1556)
Price: £2.00

Beeson (C.F.C.): Perpignan 1356 - The Making of a Clock and Bell for the King's Castle
O/P. 460 pages, illus., 1982. A detailed account of the construction of the great clock and its later demise, giving an insight into life at that period. The book has facsimiles and translations of the original Catalan manuscripts which detail who built the clock and how much they were paid. A good copy showing a little wear, the poor dust jacket worn to all edges with a few small tears. (Ref: K379)
Price: £27.00

Bellchambers (J.K.): Devonshire Clockmakers
O/P. 41 pages, 12 plates, 1962. The first book about Devonshire clockmakers and still of interest. Card covers a little worn and bookplate inside front cover. (Ref: K30)
Price: £14.00

Bellchambers (J.K.): Somerset Clockmakers
O/P. 79 pages, 20 plates, folding map, 1st edition, 1968. The book has notes on famous makers as well as lists of Bristol and Somerset clockmakers. A good copy. (Ref: K1011)
Price: £20.00

Bellchambers (J.K.): Somerset Clockmakers
O/P. 79 pages, 20 plates, folding map, the 1986 reprint. The book has notes on famous makers as well as lists of Bristol and Somerset clockmakers. A fine copy. Card covers. (Ref: K612)
Price: £15.00

Belmont (H.L.): La Bulle-Clock Horlogerie Électrique
O/P. 152 pages, illus., 1989. A good book about the history, construction and repair of Bulle clocks. The book is very comprehensive in content and includes facsimiles of patents, catalogues and an early repair manual. A fine copy. Card covers. [French language]. (Ref: K1237)
Price: £70.00

Beney (D.R.): Beaminster Clocks & their Makers
O/P. 61 pages, illustrated, 1996. A useful book about the clocks and clockmakers of this Dorset town written by a Beaminster resident. Card covers. (Ref: K1335)
Price: £11.00

Benjamin Allen & Co.: Illustrated Catalogue 1917 (Timepiece Section)
O/P. 104 pages, illus, reprinted 1968. A reprint of the timepiece section of a catalogue issued in 1917 by Benjamin Allen & Company of Chicago. The catalogue is mainly of American pocket watches but some early wristwatches are also shown as well as some Swiss watches. Also bound in is a reprint of the 9 page watch section of a catalogue issued in 1897 by Green Brothers of New York. A useful historical record for the researcher and enthusiast. Card covers. (Ref: K1626)
Price: £12.00

Bennett (J.): Sphæra Mundi - Astronomy Books 1478 - 1600
O/P. 148 pages, 180 figures, 1994. The catalogue of an exhibition of 93 early astronomy books at the Whipple Museum of the History of Science, Cambridge held in 1994. The books included works on the astrolabe, sundials and astronomical rings as well as books by Oronce Fine. A good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1993)
Price: £20.00

Benson Beevers (S.): Time Measurement Instruments
O/P. 15 pages, illustrated, 1958. An offprint from the Connoisseur, this is the first official catalogue of the John Gershom Parkington Memorial Collection of clocks, watches and sundials. The collection is housed in a museum at Bury St Edmunds, sadly it is currently closed to the public. Card covers, covers now a little worn. (Ref: K1780)
Price: £5.00

Bentley (W.J.): The Plain Man's Guide to Antique Clocks
O/P. 96 pages, illus., 1963. An introductory book on the subject. A good copy with worn dust jacket. (Ref: K864)
Price: £4.00

Berman (G.): An Essay on Church Clocks
S/H. 58 pages, illus., 1974. An account of the workings of early public clocks with specific reference to the 3-train clock at the Santa Cruz Hospital, Barcelona. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K33)
Price: £12.00

Berner (G.-A.): Dictionnaire Professionnel Illustré de L'Horlogerie
O/P. 912 pages, illustrated, 1961. An illustrated dictionary of over 4000 horological terms, each item is described in French, German, English and Spanish, with indices for each language. David Landes copy, with his signature on ffep. A good copy of a very useful book, essential when trying to understand clock and watch books written in another language. (Ref: K1939)
Price: £150.00

Berner (G.A.): Practical Notes for the Watchmaker
O/P. 267 pages, 2nd edition, 1948. Written in French and English by the Director of the Bienne Horological School, this book has four main chapters: The spring and its barrel; Calculation of gears (wheels & pinions); Escapements; Regulating repairing and adjusting. A very good copy, with bumped corners, of a useful book. Stiff card covers. [English and French language] (Ref: K35)

Bestfit: Bestfit #126 Guide for Electric and Electronic Watches
O/P. 20 pages, 1977. A good copy of the Bestfit material guide for electric and electronic watches. Card covers. (Ref: K636)
Price: £5.00

Bestfit: Bestfit #101 The Complete Swiss Material Guide Book
O/P. 320 pages, 2nd edition, 1955. A catalogue of "Bestfit genuine Swiss material for all factories and calibres including pin levers, timers, calendars, automatics and chronographs". Plus a 32-page guide to "Bestfit Master Staff System #100 and Bestfit Master Stem System #200. Both items in very good condition for their age, the first with card covers the latter without covers (as issued). (Ref: K1654)
Price: £35.00

Bestfit: : Bestfit #103 The Complete Automatic Movement Guide Book
O/P. 77 pages, figures, 1954. A catalogue of Bestfit material for all factories and calibres of American, Swiss, French and German automatic self-winding watches. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2251)
Price: £20.00

Beyer (A.) & Beyer (Th.): The Museum of Time Measurement / Das Museum der Zeitmessung / Le Museé de la Mesure du Temps
O/P. 94 pages, 40 colour plates, 1982. An introduction to the Beyer Museum of Time Measurement in Zurich describing and illustrating some fine clocks and watches from the collection, including a Berthoud marine chronometer and a George Daniels watch. A very good copy with good dust jacket. [Text in English, German and French] (Ref: K1563)
Price: £15.00

Beyer (R.) & Meis (R.): Antike Uhren Neuerwerbungen – Uhrenmuseum Beyer Zürich
O/P. 110 pages, 48 colour plates, 1996. An introduction to the Beyer Museum of Time measurement in Zurich describing and illustrating 48 fine examples including a Breguet 'Pendule Sympathetique' and chronometers by Le Roy and Arnold. None of the items illustrated here appeared in the 1982 edition of this book. An excellent copy with very good dust jacket. [Text in English, German and French] (Ref: K1570)
Price: £15.00

Bholanath (L.): A Handbook of Maharajah Jaisingh's Astronomical Observatory, Dehli
O/P. 16 pages, 4 plates, no date. A concise handbook explaining Jai Singh's famous observatory. Card covers. (Ref: K2149)
Price: £3.00

Biegel (G.), Oestmann (G.) & Reich (K.): Neue Welten: Wilhelm Olbers und die Naturwissenschaften um 1800
O/P. 272 pages, illustrated, 2001. 14 papers about the German astronomer Wilhelm Olbers and the sciences in 1800. Olbers discovered a comet and several asteroids. A good copy with presentation inscription signed by one of the authors. [German language] (Ref: K2080)
Price: £19.00

Bird (A.): English House Clocks 1600 - 1850
O/P. 313 pages, 45 plates, 1981. An historical survey and guide to the subject and still worth reading. With dust jacket. (Ref: K37)
Price: £18.00

Bird (C.) & Bird (Y.) (Editors): Norfolk & Norwich Clocks and Clockmakers
S/H. 223 pages, 123 illus., 1996. A well researched volume recording the details of over 1000 Norfolk craftsmen. An excellent book about an individual English county. An excellent second-hand copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K442)
Price: £30.00

Birmingham Museum of Science & Industry: Exhibition of British Watches and Clocks
O/P. 18 pages, 1 plate tipped in, 1953. The catalogue of an exhibition held between 31 October 1953 and 28 February 1954. The exhibits included antique items as well as products being made in the early 1950,s. A good copy, paper covers. (Ref: K1777)
Price: £4.00

Blakemore (K.): Management for the Retail Jeweller
O/P. 150 pages, 1973. A book written for shop owners giving advice on profitability, selling, recruitment, marketing, and shop design. Good copy with dust jacket. (Ref: K1337)
Price: £5.00

Bonelli (M.L.R.): Vita di Galileo
O/P. 231 pages, illustrated, 1974. A detailed account of the life of Galileo, born 1562 died 1642. A good copy, card covers. [Italian language] (Ref: K2055)
Price: £10.00

Borer (E.): Modern watch repairing and Adjusting
O/P. 221 pages, 164 figs., 3rd edition, 1943. The author worked as a research technician and designer of movements for the Rolex company. Good clean copy, faded to spine. (Ref: K1098)
Price: £15.00

Bragg (W.): Old Trades and New Knowledge
O/P. 266 pages, 41 plates, 1926. This book is the publication of the six lectures delivered by Sir William Bragg at the Royal Institution, Christmas 1925. This annual lecture series continues to the present day. The lecture on The Trade of the Sailor includes navigation, longitude and the development of the chronometer by John Harrison. (Ref: K1945)
Price: £8.00

Bray (S.): Milling
S/H. 176 pages, well illustrated, 2004. A good guide to buying and setting up a milling machine, the milling table, holding the work, cutters and cutter holding, cutting fluids, division etc. Both book and dust jacket are in excellent condition. (Ref: K1624)
Price: £15.00

Brearley (H.C.): Time Telling Through the Ages
O/P. 294 pages, 24 illustrations each protected by tissue. Published in 1919 for Robert H. Ingersoll & Bros. to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their entrance into the watch industry. This is a rare book and this copy is complete with an 8 page pamphlet Time Telling Through the Ages an Appreciation by Dr. Frank Crane. Good copy, corners bumped and worn, paper covers marked, cloth spine dust stained. (Ref: K41)
Price: £40.00

[Breitling]: Instruments for Professionals
O/P. 192 pages, illus., 2004. A well produced sales catalogue with photographs of the Reno air races held every year in Nevada, with excellent photographs of the full range of Breitling watches. Card covers. (Ref: K1613)
Price: £4.00

Brenner (H.S.): Collecting Comic Character Clocks and Watches
O/P. 122 pages illus., 1987. If you like Roy Rogers (and Trigger), Popeye, Snow White, Mickey Mouse etc, then this is the book for you. Card covers. (Ref: K1432)
Price: £14.00

Brewer (C.): The Country Life Collector's Pocket Book of Clocks
O/P. 319 pages, 238 figs., 1983. An ideal pocket book for taking on a journey, it's not too large and has lots of information! Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K648)
Price: £5.00

BHI: Principles and Explanations of Timekeepers by Harrison, Arnold and Earnshaw
O/P. An introduction to and facsimile reprint of papers published by the Commissioners of Longitude about Harrison's, Arnold's and Earnshaw's chronometers in 1767, 1805 and 1806. A copy of the leather spine /marbled boards edition published in 1984, the British Horological Institute's 125th anniversary year. An excellent copy, the spine a little faded, still with its original (and good) transparent wrapper.

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(Ref: K1094)
Price: £160.00

BHI: Principles and Explanations of Timekeepers by Harrison, Arnold and Earnshaw
O/P. An introduction to and facsimile reprint of papers published by the Commissioners of Longitude about Harrison's, Arnold's and Earnshaw's chronometers in 1767, 1805 and 1806. A copy of the cloth/marbled boards edition published in 1984, the British Horological Institute's 125th anniversary year. A very good copy but some idiot has written 'John Harrison et al Board of Lo.' in felt tip pen on the cloth spine.

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(Ref: K1783)
Price: £100.00

BHI/Clockmakers Company: Five Centuries of British Timekeeping
O/P. 80 pages, illus. Catalogue of an exhibition of modern and historical clocks held in London in October 1955. Good copy with inscription inside front cover. Card covers. (Ref: K735)
Price: £8.00

BHI/Clockmakers Company: Pendulum to Atom
O/P. 84 pages, illus., 1958. Catalogue of an exhibition showing the development of precision timekeeping with sections on antique clocks and clocks being made in 1958. Soft covers, a few annotations in ink. (Ref: K331)
Price: £8.00

British Sundial Society: Bulletin No. 97.3
O/P. 56 pages, illustrated. The BSS Bulletin for July 1997 with articles on The Zodiac, Sundials in Israel, The Floating Gnomon, D.I.Y. Dialling Scales, Meridian Lines, etc., and even a Diallists' Crossword! Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K487)
Price: £5.00

British Watch & Clockmakers' Guild: Suggested Guide to Minimum Repair Charges to the Public 1972
O/P. 8 pages, issued January 1972. A small booklet issued to members of the guild - servicing a pocket watch was priced at £2.00 and servicing an English dial clock priced from £5.00. No wonder there were no apprentices taking up the craft!! Card covers, now a little worn. (Ref: K1067)
Price: £5.00

British Watch & Clockmakers' Guild: Suggested Guide to Minimum Repair Charges to the Public 1976
O/P. 8 pages, issued January 1976. A small booklet issued to members of the guild - servicing a pocket watch was priced at £2.90 and servicing an English dial clock priced from £10.00. No wonder there were no apprentices taking up the craft!! Card covers. (Ref: K1068)
Price: £5.00

Britten (F.J.): The Watch & Clock Maker's Handbook, Dictionary and Guide
O/P. 384 pages, illus., 6th edition, 1886. One of the earlier editions of this clasic work, and still of use to clock makers and restorers today. A good copy for its age, internally good, wear to head (with small split) and foot of spine. (Ref: K343)
Price: £50.00

Britten (F.J.): Watch and Clockmakers' Dictionary and Guide
O/P. 499 pages, illus., 1976. A reprint of the 11th edition (originally published in 1915) of this well known handbook. Most enthusiasts have a copy of one of the editions of this work. Good copy with dust jacket. (Ref: K866)
Price: £20.00

Britten (F.J.): The Watch & Clock Maker's Handbook, Dictionary and Guide
O/P. 547 pages, 491 illustrations, 14th edition, 1946. This edition revised by J.W. Player. A well respected book for use in the workshop. It has been updated and reprinted many times. Covers marked, the original applied leather labels to spine worn and partly missing. (Ref: K44)
Price: £20.00

Britten (F.J.): The Watch & Clock Maker's Handbook, Dictionary and Guide
O/P. 547 pages, 14th edition, 1938. This is a very useful book for the workshop hence it has been updated and reprinted many times. A good copy, endpapers a little foxed, inscription inside front cover. (Ref: K683)
Price: £20.00

Britten (F.J.): Britten's Watch and Clock Maker's Handbook Dictionary and Guide
O/P. 460 pages, illustrated, 16th edition, 1978. This is a very useful book for the workshop hence it has been updated and reprinted many times. This is the most recent and best edition which was revised by Richard Good. Good copy with dust jacket. (Ref: K45)
Price: £60.00

Britten (F.J.): Britten's Watch & Clock Maker's Handbook Dictionary and Guide
O/P. 460 pages, 16th edition, reprinted 1989. This is the most recent and best edition which was revised by Richard Good. This is a very useful book for the workshop hence it has been updated and reprinted many times. A good copy with dust jacket (the latter slightly faded on spine). (Ref: K1378)
Price: £50.00

Britten (F.J.): Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers
O/P. 517 pages, illustrated. This is a copy of the 1970's reprint of the 3rd edition, first published in 1911. Every enthusiast should have a copy of one of the editions of this book, which has a useful listing of former clock and watch makers. A good copy with good dj. (Ref: K1368)
Price: £25.00

Britten (F.J.): On the Springing and Adjusting of Watches
O/P. 152 pages, 75 illus., 1898. One of Britten's lesser know works, this is a detailed description of the balance spring and the compensation balance with directions for applying the spring and adjusting for isochronism and temperature. A clean copy internally, the binding tight, the original boards a bit discoloured with age, without ffep. (Ref: K1596)
Price: £25.00

Britten (F.J.) : Britten's Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers
O/P. 518 pages, 7th edition, 1956. Every enthusiast should have a copy of one of the editions of this book, which has a useful listing of former clock and watch makers. A very good copy with good dust jacket (now a little dust stained). (Ref: K1772)
Price: £27.00

Britten (F.J.): Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers
O/P. 532 pages, illustrated, 8th edition, 1973. Every enthusiast should have a copy of one of the editions of this book, which has a useful listing of former clock and watch makers. A good copy, without dust jacket (Ref: K588)
Price: £15.00

Britten (F.J.): Britten’s Old Clocks & Watches and their Makers
O/P. 700 pages, illus., 9th edition, 1989. A good copy of the latest edition of this well-known work which has a very good listing of London clock and watch makers. Every enthusiast should have a copy of one of the editions of this book. With dust jacket. (Ref: K673)
Price: £65.00

Britten (F.J.): Old English Clocks - The Wetherfield Collection
O/P. 114 pages, 131 illus., copy 768 of 1000 copies, re-published 1980. The original edition was published in 1907 and limited to 320 copies, both editions are now rare. Useful for the illustrations of Wetherfield's clocks and the biographies of their makers. A fine copy, simulated suede covered boards as issued, complete with original transparent film wrapper which is also in excellent condition. (Ref: K1853)
Price: £70.00

Britten (F.W.): Horological Hints and Helps
O/P. 375 pages, 158 figures, 4th edition, reprinted 1977. A very useful book, for amateur and professional restorers, covering the use of the lathe and all practical aspects of repairing clocks and watches. With dj. (Ref: K380)
Price: £10.00

Britten (F.W.): The Watch Repairer's Instructor
O/P. 140 pages, 112 figs., 1944. A practical handbook on cleaning, repairing and adjusting with information on tools and materials. A good copy. (Ref: K53)
Price: £15.00

Bromley (J.): The Clockmakers' Library
O/P. 136 pages, 52 plates, 1977. Catalogue of the books and manuscripts in the library of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers. An essential reference book for horological bibliophiles. A good copy, the dust jacket good, with light wear to one edge. (Ref: K54)
Price: £25.00

Brown (H.M.): Cornish Clocks and Clock Makers
O/P. 96 pages, 10 plates, 3rd edition, 1980. A good copy, with good dust jacket, of the only book about the clock and watch makers of Cornwall. (Ref: K1013)
Price: £20.00

Brunner (G.L.) & Pfeiffer-Belli (C.): Wristwatches / Armbanduhren / Montres-bracelets
O/P. 512 pages, 2100 illustrations, 1999. The success of the wristwatch in the 20th century is told here through the story of 84 of the centuries most prominent watch producers. Some of the makers included were famous in their day but have long been forgotten. With dust jacket. [Text in English, French and German] (Ref: K1568)
Price: £40.00

Brusa (G.) &Tomba (T.): Museo Poldi Pezzoli: Orologi Oreficerie
O/P. 447 pages, illustrated, 1981. A catalogue of 219 sundials, 170 clocks and watches, and 306 items of decorative metalware in the Museo Poldi Pezzoli, Milan. A very good copy with dust jacket and slipcase (both good). [Italian language] (Ref: K1995)
Price: £25.00

Bruton (E.): Clocks & Watches
O/P. 140 pages, illustrated, 1968. A good introduction to the subject. Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K57)
Price: £5.00

Bruton (E.): Clocks & Watches 1400 - 1900
O/P. 209 pages, 110 plates, 1967. One of the better introductions to the subject. A very good copy with dust jacket (minor wear to one corner). (Ref: K58)
Price: £9.00

Bruton (E.): The History of Clocks and Watches
O/P. 288 pages, illus., 1979. A very good copy of a well-produced and useful book. An excellent copy, fine dust jacket and complete with original slip case also in very good condition. (Ref: K60)
Price: £20.00

Bruton (E.): The History of Clocks and Watches
O/P. 288 pages, illus., 1979. A very good copy of a well-produced and useful book, with dust jacket and slipcase (the latter with slight damage to top). (Ref: K2132)
Price: £10.00

Bruton (E.): The History of Clocks and Watches
O/P. 288 pages, illus., the 1982 reprint. A good copy of a well-produced and useful book. With good dj. (Ref: K684)
Price: £10.00

Bruton (E.) Editor: Watch and Clock Year Book 1958
O/P. 144 pages, published by N.A.G. Press, 1958. A yearbook with a few short articles but mostly of interest for its advertisements and lists of suppliers. Card covers, the spine now with strengthening tape. Covers worn. (Ref: K1846)
Price: £4.00

Bruton (E.) Editor: Watch and Clock Year Book 1961
O/P. 144 pages, published by N.A.G. Press, 1961. A yearbook with a few short articles but mostly of interest for its advertisements and lists of suppliers. Card covers, the spine now with strengthening tape. Covers worn. (Ref: K1848)
Price: £4.00

Bruton (E.) Editor: Watch and Clock Year Book 1962
O/P. 144 pages, published by N.A.G. Press, 1962. A yearbook with a few short articles but mostly of interest for its advertisements and lists of suppliers. Card covers, the spine now with strengthening tape. Covers worn. (Ref: K1849)
Price: £4.00

Bruton (E.) Editor: Watch and Clock Year Book 1963
O/P. 144 pages, published by N.A.G. Press, 1963. A yearbook with a few short articles but mostly of interest for its advertisements and lists of suppliers. Card covers, the spine now with strengthening tape. Covers worn. (Ref: K1102)
Price: £4.00

Bruton (E.) Editor: Watch and Clock Year Book 1964
O/P. 112 pages, published by N.A.G. Press, 1964. A yearbook with a few short articles but mostly of interest for its advertisements and lists of suppliers. Card covers, the spine now with strengthening tape. Covers worn. (Ref: K1103)
Price: £4.00

[Bulova]: The Joseph Bulova School of Watchmaking - Training Manual
NEW. 344 pages, figures, 13th edition, 2003. An excellent training manual for watchmakers, with very clear diagrams and explanations. Of use to all restorers, repairers and enthusiasts who want to develop their skills. Hardback.
This is a brand new copy but with a defect - the contents are bound upside down relative to the covers! Sold at a reduced price. (Ref: N2198)
Price: £38.50

Burge (L.): Cornish Church Sundials
O/P. 265 pages, illustrated, 2002. A detailed study of Cornish sundials with information about their history, age and makers. The book also has chapters on technical aspects of the dials and how they work. A very good copy with very good dust jacket (Ref: K1961)
Price: £40.00

Burton (S.H.): The Watch Collection of Stanley H. Burton
O/P. 456 pages, illustrated. The book describes and illustrates 900 complete pocket watches (70 in colour) as well as about 600 watch movements. A useful book for the serious student of pocket watches. A very good copy, with good dust jacket. (Ref: K979)
Price: £45.00