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Hill (R. Noel): Early British Clocks from c. 1600 to c. 1800
O/P. 42 pages, 40 illustrations, [ 1948 ]. A Connoisseur booklet illustrating 31 clocks. Good copy, paper covers now worn. (Ref: KW4291 - BX7)  in stock.

Hillier (M.): Automata & Mechanical Toys - an Illustrated History
O/P. 200 pages, 32 colour + 193 b&w illustrations, 1976. A useful book on the history of automata and their makers and the evolution of mechanical toys. A very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K1538 - T2)  in stock.

Hindle (B.) & Lubar (S.): Engines of Change - The American Industrial Revolution 1790 - 1860
O/P. 309 pages, figs., 1986. An interesting book showing how American craftsmen adapted European ideas and mechanisms and developed new machines and new ways of organising work. These changes led to America becoming a major industrial power. The book includes the innovations in the clock and watch industries. Very good copy with good dust jacket (faded to spine). (Ref: K3350 - T2)  in stock.

Hirst Brothers & Co. : Catalogue of Clocks
O/P. 93 pages, illus., 1982. This is a reprint of the clocks and watches section, from the Hirst Brothers and Company of Manchester catalogue, circa 1910. The clocks are mainly German and American with a large selection of "Vienna Regulators". A useful book for dating early 20th century clocks. Good copy, soft bound. (Ref: K148 - G4)  in stock.

Hirst Brothers & Co.: The Fourth "Wide-Awake" Catalogue of Tools and Materials for Watchmakers, Clockmakers, Jewellers and Opticians
O/P. 456 pages, not dated, but probably circa 1920. A well know catalogue of great historical interest. Pages 5 - 8, and 229 - 232 missing, otherwise complete but some pages worn to edges and some with tears. The binding is sound, cloth covered boards are very worn the cloth worn through on edges and corners, starting to split along spine. A good copy for its age. (Ref: K149 - B3)  in stock.

[Hirst Bros. Ltd]: Catalogue of Watches, Clocks, Jewellery, Electro-plate, Siverware....1938 -1939
O/P. 198 pages, illustrated, 1938. The catalogue (with prices) shows the goods on offer in 1938-9 - including cuckoo clocks, kitchen clocks, grandfather clocks, dial clocks, electric clocks, mantel clocks, alarm clocks, pocket watches and wrist watches. The catalogue has no name or address anywhere, just a logo 'HB' on the front cover. The logo and the trademark 'LIMIT' on some of the watches identify the catalogue as Hirst Brothers of Manchester and Oldham. A very good copy. Card covers. (Ref: K3334 - T3)  in stock.

Hobson (C.): Hobson's Choice
O/P. 101 pages, illus., 1982. An essential book for restorers and enthusiasts as it contains an old clockmaker's working sketches of English bracket clock repeating work with photographs where necessary. The clocks featured are generally early examples by well-known makers with interesting repeating mechanisms. A fair copy (top of pages wrinkled due to water), card covers. (Ref: K1154 - E4)  in stock.

Hoey (R.J.): Hoey's Pendulum Clock Repair and Service Manual
O/P. 96 pages, illustrated, 1971. A useful introduction to clock repairs and servicing written by an experienced American repairer. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2840 - Y1)  in stock.

Holbrook (M.): Science Preserved - A Directory of Scientific Instruments in Collections in the United Kingdom and Eire
O/P. 271 pages, 139 illustrations, 1992. A very useful publication with an illustrated glossary of more than 50 instrument categories followed by an inventory of 3700 instruments (with location) in collections in the British Isles. A fine copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K3761 - G3)  in stock.

Holford-Strevens (L.): A Short History of Time
O/P. 137 pages, 26 illustrations, 2007. We all understand the modern calendar and its definition of hours, days, weeks, months and years. This book explores many older versions of the calendar from prehistoric times to today, as well as how different religions continue to use other calendars. A fine copy in fine slip case (a Folio Society publication). (Ref: K4968 - J1)  in stock.

Holly (F.M.): For Generations to Come - the Life Story of Elias Ingraham
O/P. 224 pages, illus., 1975. Overcoming fire, bankruptcy and problematic business partners, Ingraham founded a clockmaking company which lasted for over 130 years. Very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K2961 - K2)  in stock.

Holtzapffel (J.J.): Hand or Simple Turning Principles and Practice
O/P. 592 pages, 1976 hardback reprint of volume 4 of Turning and Mechanical Manipulation. Good copy with good dust jacket, the latter faded on the spine. (Ref: K1156 - H3)  in stock.

Hood (G): Modern Methods in Horology
O/P. 255 pages, illus., 1944. A book of practical information for young watch makers including the balance staff, jewelling, pivoting, the balance and various escapements including a chapter titled Why Some Workmen Fail to Succeed. This edition was published by the famous School of Horology at Bradley University, Peoria, Illinois. A very good copy. (Ref: K1549 - Z2)  in stock.

Hoopes (P.R.): Shop Records of Daniel Burnap Clockmaker
O/P. 188 pages, illustrated, number 814 of 1000 copies printed, 1958. Daniel Burnap worked in East Windsor, Connecticut from about 1779 to 1805. Burnap is one of the few clockmakers whose records still exist so this book gives a good insight into the life and times of a successful late 18th century American clockmaker. A good copy with one bruised corner. (Ref: KW1552 - B2)  in stock.

Hope-Jones (F.): Electric Clocks
O/P. 261 pages, 127 figs., [ 1931 ]. This is by far the rarest of Hope-Jones's publications and has never been reprinted. The book describes the various types of electric clock mechanism starting with Alexander Bain and describing developments up to the time the book was published. A good copy, cloth now a little worn to top and bottom of spine and to corners. (Ref: K659 - M1)  in stock.

Hope-Jones (F.): Electric Clocks and How to Make Them
O/P. 197 pages, illus., 1st edition, signed by author, not dated but published in 1949. A good book, always in demand by electric clock enthusiasts, with chapters on the Hipp clock, the Synchronome system, the Bulle clock and lots more. A very good copy with presentation inscription signed by author on front end-paper. Presented to the same person as book KW2130 below. (Ref: KW765 - G5)  in stock.

Hope-Jones (F.): Electrical Timekeeping
O/P. 275 pages, 6 plates, 124 figs., 1st edition, signed by author, 1940. One of the classic works on the subject by an acknowledged expert and essential reading. A very good copy, presentation inscription signed by author on front end-paper, letter signed by author tipped on at rear, covers a little marked and faded. Presented to the same person as book KW765 above. (Ref: KW2130 - C1)  in stock.

Hope-Jones (F.): Electrical Timekeeping
O/P. 279 pages + adverts, 9 plates, 125 figs., 2nd edition, 1949. One of the classic works on the subject by an acknowledged expert and essential reading. A good copy with poor dust jacket. (Ref: K766 - Q2)  in stock.