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Schreiber (E.): Vollständiges handbuch der Uhrmacherkunst,: Vollständiges handbuch der Uhrmacherkunst,
O/P. 596 pages, 3rd edition, 1860. The atlas of 21 plates is missing. A complete manual of watchmaking. Sold with a photostat of the 18 plates published in the second edition of the book in 1856. A good copy internally, bound in half leather with marbled paper covered boards, front board almost detached, rear board very loose. [German language] (Ref: K5138 - W2) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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Schulz (W.): Der Uhrmacher am Werktisch: Hand- und Nachschlagebuch für den Taschenuhren-Reparateur
O/P. 401 pages, 310 figs., 5 folding plates, 1908. A detailed manual and reference book for the pocket watch repairer. Very good copy, very minor foxing, skillfully rebound with original cloth laid down. [German language] (Ref: K3136 - P2) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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Schultz (W.) & Kames (F.R.): Der Uhrmacher am Werktisch
O/P. 538 pages, portrait, 392 figures, 5 plates, 8th edition, 1933. A well known handbook for the pocket watch repairer at the workbench. Good copy, boards a bit loose. [German language] (Ref: K5137 - Z2) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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Schwanatus (W.) & Fenimore (W.): A Practical Treatise on Repairing Watch Cases
NEW. 34 pages, 2001. A facsimile reprint of an item first published in 1909. The senior author was an American case maker and topics covered include repairing joints; removing dents from the case, rims and bottoms; closing the case; soldering and case springs. The advice is aimed at those with some proficiency in metal work. Card covers.
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(Ref: N529) in stock.
Price: £3.00 |
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Science Museum: British Clockmakers' Heritage Exhibition
O/P. 93 pages plus adverts, 32 plates, 1952. Catalogue of the 391 exhibits in the 1952 exhibition. This is the illustrated large format version of the catalogue. A very good copy, now nicely half-leather bound with gilt lettering to spine, original card covers bound in. (Ref: K4063 - L2) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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Science Museum: British Clockmakers' Heritage Exhibition
O/P. 93 pages plus adverts, 32 plates, 1952. Catalogue of the 391 exhibits in the 1952 exhibition held in London. This is the illustrated large format version of the catalogue. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: KW276 - BX10) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Science Museum: Time Measurement (1937)
O/P. Part 1: Historical Review. 66 pages, 18 plates, 1936; Part 2: Descriptive catalogue: 94 pages, 13 plates, 1937. An introduction to the horological items located in the London Science Museum before the war. Ex public reference library with bookplate and a few small stamps, but showing no real signs of use. Good condition, nicely bound with leather spine (now rubbed) and red cloth boards. (Ref: KW926 - P1) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Science Museum: Time Measurement - Parts 1 and 2
O/P. 2 volumes: Part 1: Historical Review. 56 pages, 11 plates, 3rd edition, 1947; Part 2: Descriptive catalogue: 95 pages, 10 plates, 2nd edition 1950. An introduction to the 370 horological items located in the London Science Museum in 1950. Good condition, card covers. (Ref: K278 - BX6) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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Science Museum: Time Measurement - Historical Review
O/P. 62 pages, 12 plates, 4th edition, reprinted 1970. An introduction to the horological items located in the London Science Museum. Very good condition, card covers now a little stained. (Ref: K787 - BX6) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Science Museum: Time Measurement Part 2 - Descriptive Catalogue
O/P. Part 2: Descriptive catalogue: 95 pages, 10 plates, 2nd edition 1950. An introduction to the 370 horological items located in the London Science Museum in 1950. Card covers with wear to top and bottom of spine. (Ref: K786 - X1) in stock.
Price: £4.00 |
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[Science Research Council]: : Royal Greenwich Observatory
O/P. 25 pages, illus, no date. Published in the 1970's this booklet describes the work of the RGO at Herstmonceux Castle, the Observatory's location since 1948. Good copy. Card covers. (Ref: K3691 - BX 11) in stock.
Price: £7.00 |
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Scott - Scott: Drawing Instruments
O/P. 32 pages, illustrated, 1986. A useful introduction to British drawing instruments which have become very collectable. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K5229 - BX9) in stock.
Price: £2.00 |
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 | Seaby (W.A.): Clockmakers of Warwick and Leamington (to 1850)
O/P. 64 pages, 9 figures, 1981. A useful contribution to knowledge about regional clockmakers. As well as the two towns in the title the book also covers the clockmakers of the nearby villages of Barford, Leek Wootton and Sherbourne. A very good copy, card covers.
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(Ref: K467 - G5) in stock.
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 | Sedlácek (V.): The Astronomical Clock in Prague
O/P. A stiff card leaflet folding into 14 pages, 2011. A brief history of the famous, late 14th century, astronomical clock in Prague with a good explanation of the dials and how to read them. Very good condition. (Ref: K5078 - BK10) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Seibel (E.) & Hagans (O.R.): Complicated Watches
O/P. 136 pages, 152 figs., 1945. A practical manual for the repair of chronographs and other complicated watches. A good copy, the card covers faded to spine and light wear to corners. (Ref: K1205 - BX8) in stock.
Price: £18.00 |
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[Seiko]: Value Checking List, Lassale, Seiko, Pulsar, Alba, Lorus Quartz Watches August 1998
O/P. 26 pages, 1998. "Value Checking" is a list of current consumption, coil resistance, battery number, etc., for use when testing each calibre of Seiko quartz wristwatches. Very good copy, paper covers. (Ref: K4838 - BX17) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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[Seiko]: Value Checking List, Lassale, Seiko, Pulsar, Alba, Lorus Quartz Watches June 1999
O/P. 28 pages, 1999. "Value Checking" is a list of current consumption, coil resistance, battery number, etc., for use when testing each calibre of Seiko quartz wristwatches. Very good copy, paper covers. (Ref: K4839 - BX9) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Selby (I. de L.): Wristwatches
O/P. 80 pages, illustrated in colour, 1994. An introductory collector's guide to identifying, buying and enjoying new and vintage wristwatches. The hardback edition, good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K3215 - T3) in stock.
Price: £7.00 |
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 | Sellink (J.L.): Dutch Antique Domestic Clocks, ca. 1670 - 1870 and some related examples
O/P. 367 pages, illus., copy 389 of 1000 copies, 1973. A useful, well illustrated, reference book on 200 years of Dutch clockmaking illustrated with important examples from the Oegstgeest Museum. The book includes fine Amsterdam longcase clocks as well as Hague Clocks, staartkloks and stoelkloks. This book is now hard to find. A very good copy with good dust jacket.
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(Ref: K1242 - G6) in stock.
Price: £145.00 |
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Seth Thomas Clocks: Seth Thomas Clocks for 1939
O/P. 24 pages, illustrated, 1995. A facsimile reprint of a catalogue of Seth Thomas clocks, first issued in 1938. The items include key wound spring-driven clocks and self-starting electric models. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4992 - W3) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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