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Hilker (E.W.): Horological Books and Pamphlets in the Franklin Institute Library
O/P. 185 pages, 3rd edition, 1974. A useful bibliography of over 3000 volumes. Sadly the library was reorganised in the mid 1980's and most of the collection sold. A good copy (wear to top and bottom of spine), card covers. (Ref: K2945 - Y3)  in stock.

Hill (D.R.): On The Construction of Water Clocks
S/H. 46 pages, figures, 1976. An English translation of an Arabic manuscript which exists in 3 versions, one of them dated 1620. The manuscripts commence with the words ' This is the Book of Archimedes on the Construction of Water Clocks'. A good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2137 - BX4)  in stock.

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.

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.

Hoare (C.): The Slide Rule and How to Use It
O/P. 104 pages, 9th edition, complete with original cardboard slide rule, 1907. The basics of how to use a slide rule and chapters on how to use it in mensuration, mechanics, engineering and commerce. A very good copy but card slide rule is inserted within a linen pocket inside the front cover, as the rule projects beyond the top edge of the board the top 3cm of the rule are worn and creased. (Ref: K5245 - J1)  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.

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.

Hope-Jones (F.): Electrical Timekeeping
O/P. 279 pages, 9 plates, 125 figs., facsimile reprint of 2nd edition, 1976. One of the classic works on the subject by an acknowledged expert. Good copy (edge of page block a little marked) with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K1032 - H5)  in stock.