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Hagans (O.R.) editor: Wm. Hardy's Timekeeper
O/P. 20 pages, 5 plates, 1952. A reprint of the letter, drawings and technical data for a detached clock escapement which William Hardy submitted to the Society for the Encouragement of Arts and Sciences in 1820. An offprint from the American Horologist and Jeweler. A good copy, paper covers. (Ref: K4762 - BX11) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Hagans (O.R.) editor: Year Clocks - Their Characteristics and Methods of Repair
O/P. 21 pages, 24 figs., no date. This item, about year going clocks with a torsion pendulum, was reprinted from The American Horologist & Jeweler in about 1949. The article first appeared in Deutsche Uhrmacher Zeitung in 1926. Paper covers now a little stained, staples rusted. (Ref: K1603 - BX5) in stock.
Price: £14.00 |
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 | Haggar (A.L.) & Miller (L.F.): Suffolk Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. Complete with the Supplement. In total: 203 pages, 93 figs., 1974, Supplement 1979. This is a very useful reference book and is the only book about this county. A very good copy. Main work hardback without dust jacket, the Supplement with card covers. This book is now very hard to find.
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(Ref: K412 - F6) in stock.
Price: £265.00 |
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 | Haggar (A.L.) & Miller (L.F.): Suffolk Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. 169 pages, map, 86 figs., 1974. This is a very useful reference book and is the only book about this county. A very good copy with good dust jacket (worn to top of spine). This book in now hard to find.
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(Ref: K2718 - Q2) in stock.
Price: £150.00 |
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 | Haggar (A.L.) & Miller (L.F.): Suffolk Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. 169 pages, 86 figs., map, 1974. This is a very useful reference book and is the only book about this county. A good copy covers a little discoloured, no dust jacket. This book is now hard to find.
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(Ref: K846 - D2) in stock.
Price: £130.00 |
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Haid (Wilhelm): Katalog 1954 -55
O/P. 38 pages, illustrated, 1954. Wilhelm Haid were domestic clock manufacturers in Pfullingen, Germany. This catalogue is mainly of spring driven mantel clocks, some with Westminster and Whittington chimes. Good copy for its age. Card covers. (Ref: K4095 - BX9) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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Haigh (R.): Classis Clocks for Woodworkers - Complete Patterns for 21 Clocks
O/P. 160 pages, 142 figures, 1994. A broad selection of traditional English bracket clock cases, American clock cases plus cases in the art nouveau and art deco style. A very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K2900 - Y3) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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Hall (A.R.) & Simpson (A.D.C.): An Account of The Royal Society's Newton Telescope
O/P. 16 pages, 5 figs., 1995. Sir Isaac Newton is generally credited with the invention of the reflecting telescope. This paper looks at the evidence for the 3 telescopes made by Newton and examines the instrument now in the Royal Society's collection. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4653 - BX11) in stock.
Price: £12.00 |
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Hambly (M.): Drawing Instruments 1580 - 1980
O/P. 206 pages, 175 illustrations, 1988. An excellent book on the subject, essential reading for those interested in the history and development of drawing instruments. A fine copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K4225 - G1) in stock.
Price: £60.00 |
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Hamer (S.H.): Some Remarkable Clocks with Some Reference to the Makers
O/P. [17 pages], 1925. An offprint from the Transactions of the Halifax Antiquarian Society with notes on various makers. A rare item, unopened, unbound. (Ref: K2357 - BX5) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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[Hamilton Watch Company]: Service and Repair of the Hamilton Electric Watch
O/P. 107 pages, 84 figs., 1959. A step by step manual for the world's first electric watch introduced by Hamilton in 1957. 'Ventura', 'Atlantis' and 'Everest' were the names of some of the early models. A good clean copy, covers a little marked. (Ref: K4849 - M2) in stock.
Price: £45.00 |
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Hampel (H.): Automatic Wristwatches from Switzerland
S/H. 350 pages, illus., 1994. The historical development of automatic wristwatches from 1926 to 1978 is discussed and illustrated with photographs (dial and movement) of over 300 examples. The technology of the self-winding mechanism is also explained. A fine copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K1560 - E7) in stock.
Price: £55.00 |
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Hana W.F.J.): Engelse Lantaarnklokken
O/P. 156 pages, 127 illustrations, paperback edition, 1977. The Dutch version of Hana's well known book about English lantern clocks. A good copy, card covers. [Dutch language] (Ref: K1973 - F3) in stock.
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Hana (W.F.J.): English Lantern Clocks
O/P. 159 pages, 127 plates, 1st English edition, 1979. This was the first book on the subject and is still useful to have on the shelf. The book includes 17th century clocks as well as clocks and alarm timepieces from the 18th century. A very good copy with dust jacket, the latter a bit worn to edges. (Ref: K356 - F3) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Hana (W.F.J.): Klokkenkijkboek
O/P. 58 pages plus 148 illustrations, 5th edition, 1978. An introduction, in Dutch, to European clocks. Worth having for the photographs alone. A good copy, card covers. (Ref: K136 - M2) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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Harding (R.E.M.): The Metronome and its Precursors
O/P. 37 pages, 18 plates, 1983. A reprint of a book first published in 1938 which is a detailed study on the origins of musical time and expression. Mälzel patented his metronome in 1815 and millions have been made since then. A very good copy. (Ref: K1540 - Y1) in stock.
Price: £14.00 |
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 | Harris (J. Carter): The Clock and Watch Makers American Advertiser - Being a compilation of Advertisements of the Trade, including those of the Mathematical and Philosophical Instrument Makers, Published in the News-Papers of the American Colonies and States, from A.D. 1707 to 1800
NEW. 534 pages and an additional 10-page index, 2003. A useful source for information about 18th century British makers who emigrated to America, and for American makers/repairers/retailers. The book is fully indexed by name and subject so the information is accessible. A useful research tool for enthusiasts who do not have access to early American newspapers. Hardback with transparent film wrapper. (Ref: N396) in stock.
Price: £36.00 |
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Harris (P.B.): Modern Watch & Clock Repairing
O/P. 250 pages, 148 illus., 1972. 'Modern' in the title means 1944 when this book was first published. The book was written for beginners who wanted to improve and become professional clock and watch repairers. A good copy. (Ref: K1593 - D3) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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[John Harrison]: Ephemera re: Westminster Abbey Memorial
O/P. Two interesting items of John Harrison ephemera. The first is a 10-page order of service sheet for the unveiling and dedication of the memorial to John Harrison in Westminster Abbey on 24 March 2006, complete with a ticket for a reserved seat. The second is a programme for the three Harrison celebration lectures held on the same day, again complete with a ticket. All in good condition, card covers. (Ref: K4941 - BX13) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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 | Harrold (M.C.): American Watchmaking - A Technical History of the American Watch Industry 1850 - 1930
NEW. 144 pages, 210 photographs, 36 figures, reprinted 2017. First published as supplement #14 to the NAWCC Bulletin in 1984 this book is a comprehensive overview of the American Watchmaking industry with information about the watches, how they were made and the companies that made them. Card covers. (Ref: N4975) in stock.
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