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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.

* Was £40.00, now on special offer at £15.00 *

(Ref: K1032 - H5)  in stock.

Horological Journal : Horological Journal September 1858
O/P. 16 pages. A facsimile copy, published in the 1970's, of the very first issue of the Horological Journal which was first published in September 1858 by the British Horological Institute which was founded earlier the same year. A very good copy, now nicely bound in dark green Rexine with gilt lettering to front and spine. (Ref: K4086 - B1)  in stock.

[Horological Journal]: English Clocks and Watches and their Makers
O/P. 64 pages, illustrated, not dated [ 1924 ]. A small and rare booklet published by the Horological Journal to coincide with the British Empire Exhibition held at Wembley in 1924. The first part of the book deals with the old masters of horology such as Tompion and Knibb. The second part reviews the watch and clock exhibits at the exhibition with details of all the horological exhibitors. A useful historical reference. A good copy, card covers spitting on spine. (Ref: K404 - BX1)  in stock.

Horský (Z.) & Skopová (O): Astronomy Gnomonics
O/P. 202 pages, 43 plates, 1968. A catalogue of 171 scientific instruments from the 15th to the 19th centuries in the National Technical Museum, Prague. The instruments include astrolabes, astronomical rings, theodololites, telescopes, sundials, nocturnals, globes, etc. The only catalogue, now rare, of this important collection. A good copy with poor dust jacket. (Ref: K2006 - E6)  in stock.

Howgrave-Graham (R.P.): Peter Lightfoot, Monk of Glastonbury & The Old Clock at Wells
O/P. 56 pages, 7 plates, 1922. A very good copy (slight bruise to top of spine and one corner), card covers. (Ref: KW153 - BX10)  in stock.

Howgrave-Graham (R.P.): Some Clocks and Jacks, with Notes on the History of Horology
O/P. [56 pages, 12 plates], 1928. An interesting paper on early turret clocks with jacks for striking, contained in an issue of Archaeologia. A very good copy, nicely bound. (Ref: KW2636 - G3)  in stock.

Howgrave-Graham (R.P.): Some Clocks and Jacks, with Notes on the History of Horology
O/P. [56 pages, 12 plates], 1928. An interesting paper on early turret clocks with jacks for striking, reprinted from an issue of Archaeologia. Basically good but paper yellowing with age, paper covers now missing so front and back pages a little marked and worn. (Ref: K3059 - Y3)  in stock.

Howgrave-Graham (R.P.): The Wells Clock
O/P. 24 pages, illustrated, 4th edition, 1978. A description of the Wells cathedral clock, which has an internal dial only, and dates from the 14th century. The original movement is now in the London Science Museum. Good copy, card covers.

* Was £5.00, now on special offer at £1.00 *

(Ref: K2306 - BX2)  in stock.

Howse (D.): Captain Cook's Pendulum Clocks
O/P. 15 pages, 9 figures, 1969. A reprint of an article originally published in Antiquarian Horology. A detailed review of the pendulum clocks carried on Cook's famous voyages, and how they were used. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4954 - BX17)  in stock.

Howse (D.): Greenwich Time and the Discovery of the Longitude
O/P. 254 pages, 79 illustrations, 1st edition, 1980. A well written account of the determination of time and of longitude for astronomers, navigators and the British Isles. Later chapters cover the use of Greenwich as prime meridian and its adoption by the world. A very good copy, with good dust jacket. (Ref: K521 - B2)  in stock.

Howse (D.): The Tompion Clocks at Greenwich and the Dead-Beat Escapement
O/P. 40 pages, illus., 1971. A good technical explanation and history of the two great year-going clocks made by Tompion in 1676 and originally installed at the Greenwich Observatory. Reprinted from Antiquarian Horology. A fine copy. Card covers. (Ref: K905 - BX13)  in stock.