Bargain Basement

Randell (W.L.): Watch Repairing and Adjusting
O/P. 46 pages, 25 figs., 2nd edition, reprinted 1958. A small book, useful when it was published. A good copy, pages browned with age, thin card covers (now worn). (Ref: BB309)  in stock.

Rees (A.): Clocks, Watches and Chronometers (1819 - 20)
O/P. 295 pages, figures. The 1970 facsimile of the horological sections of Rees's Cyclopaedia. This book has a lot of information on chronometers, clocks, horological tools, compensated balances, dials and dialling, escapements, pendulums and their compensation, remontoirs, etc. An interesting book factually and historically. Good copy, the dust jacket faded. (Ref: BBW296)  in stock.

Roberts (D.): British Longcase Clocks
S/H. 373 pages, 522 illus., 1990. A very well illustrated book covering all types of longcase clock from circa 1660 to Edwardian times. Well worth having on your bookshelf. A good copy, torn dust jacket. (Ref: BBW240)  in stock.

Robinson (T.R.): Modern Clocks, Their Repair and Maintenance
O/P. 193 pages, 148 figures, 2nd edition, 1943. A book about clock movements produced in the 1920's and 30's with good information on electric clocks and movements of the period. The book has a chapter of drawings of electric and clockwork driven clock movements in production in 1939. Clean copy internally, annotations inside front cover, covers marked. (Ref: BB212)  in stock.

Robinson (T.): The Longcase Clock
O/P. 467 pages, well illustrated, 1st edition, reprinted 1989. This is one of the best books on the subject and essential reading for all collectors and enthusiasts; all editions are now out of print. A good copy, binding slightly loose, with poor dust jacket. (Ref: BB97)  in stock.

Rose (R.E.): English Dial Clocks
O/P. 198 pages, 98 plates, 1st edition 1978. The standard work on tavern & other dial clocks, also useful for its information on Thwaites numbering system. A good copy with worn dust jacket. (Ref: BBW307)  in stock.

Rose (R.E.): Looking After your Barometer
O/P. 32 pages, 19 figs., 1981. A useful booklet for the owner with details of how to set up different types of clock. A good copy. Card covers faded.
(Ref: BB237)  in stock.

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 dust jacket. (Ref: BB179)  in stock.

Shenton (A.) & Shenton (R.): The Price Guide to Clocks 1840 - 1940
O/P. 541 pages, illustrated, 1st edition, 1977. A very useful guide to a wide range of collectable clocks but the prices are obviously out of date. Good copy but showing signs of use, poor dust jacket.
(Ref: BB119)  in stock.

Shugart (C.), Engle (T.) & Gilbert (R.E.): Complete Price Guide to Watches (21st edition)
O/P. 1134 pages, illustrated, 21st edition, 2001. As well as being a price guide to pocket and wrist watches this book has details of maker's serial numbers and estimated production dates, escapements and much more. A paperback, very good condition. (Ref: BB300)  in stock.

Smith (A.): A Collector's Guide to Antique Clocks and Watches
O/P. 222 pages, 8 colour plates, 400 line drawings, reprinted 1996. A comprehensive guide to English, European, American and Japanese clock types with sections on tools and modern clocks. Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: BB272)  in stock.

Smith (A.): The Connoisseur Illustrated Guides - Clocks & Watches
O/P. 222 pages, 8 plates, numerous line drawings, 1975. An introduction to the subject tracing the development of clocks and watches from circa 1400 to the 1975. Good copy with dust jacket. (Ref: BB148)  in stock.

Smith (A.): The Country Life International Dictionary of Clocks
O/P. 351 pages, illustrated, reprintyed 1988. An excellent book which has sections on clock styles and their history, mechanical parts, tools and materials, international clockmaking, and sundials. Good copy, with dust jacket. (Ref: BB92)  in stock.

Smith (E.): Clocks their Working and Maintenance
O/P. 224 pages, 59 figs., 12 plates, 1977. A useful book for beginners and amateurs. Good copy with worn dust jacket. (Ref: BB298)  in stock.

Sobel (D.): Longitude
O/P. 184 pages, 1996. The true story of a lone genius (John Harrison) who solved the greatest scientific problem of his time. This book needs no introduction from me, it has sold millions of copies. A good copy of the hardback edition, with dust jacket. (Ref: BB274)  in stock.

Symonds (R.W.): A Book of English Clocks
O/P. 80 pages, 64 plates, 2nd edition, 1950. A small boook from the King Penguin series, under-rated but interesting and worth having on the bookshelf. This is a good copy with poor dust jacket (Ref: BB60)  in stock.

Tait (H.): Clocks and Watches
O/P. 72 pages, 74 illus., 1983. Information and photographs for some of the superb clocks in the British Museum. Good clean copy, card covers, corners now worn. (Ref: BB201)  in stock.

Tait (H.) & Coole (P.G.): Catalogue of Watches in the British Museum - The Stackfreed
O/P. 88 pages plus 47 pages of plates, 20 diagrams, 1st edition 1987. A detailed catalogue of early watches in the British Museum all with the stackfreed, a device for controlling the spring force prior to the adoption of the fusee. A good copy, boards a little marked with good dust jacket. (Ref: BB336)  in stock.

Thompson (D.): The British Museum Watches
O/P. 175 pages, 270 illustrations, 2008. A book telling the story of the watch, describing and illustrating 77 watches selected from the magnificent collection of watches held by The British Museum. The earliest example was made circa 1560, the latest in 2007. Each watch is illustrated in colour with excellent photographs of dial, movement and case. A good copy of the original hardback edition, with good dust jacket, but with two bruised corners. (Ref: BB293)  in stock.

Tremayne (A.): Tremayne's Jewellers' Ready Reckoner
O/P. 380 pages, tables, figs., plus 66 pages of adverisements, 1st edition, signed by author, 1947. Only a few pages of horological content - watch escapements, watch sizes, lignes, etc. Binding loose, cloth worn through at hinge line. (Ref: BB105)  in stock.