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'Detent': Repairing American Watches
O/P. 30 pages, reprinted 1971. An essay written by 'Detent' for the 10th Prize Essay Contest in The American Jeweler. Fine copy. (Ref: K2929 - BX14) in stock.
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Deutsches Uuhrenmuseum: Made in Furtwangen - Vom Hausgewerbe zur Uhrenindustrie
O/P. 204 pages, illustrated, 2003. An interesting book showing products (mainly clocks) produced in Furtwangen during the last two centuries. A fine copy, card covers. [German language] (Ref: K4193 - G5) in stock.
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 | Drake (S.): Galileo Galilei Operations of the Geometric and Military Compass
O/P. 95 pages, illus., 1978. This is an English translation, with introduction, of Galileo's first publication printed in 1606. Galileo developed the sector (Galileo's "compass") into a useful calculation instrument sufficiently accurate to solve military problems associated with fortification and artillery as well as problems of proportion. A fine copy. Card covers. (Ref: K1966) in stock.
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[Dreweatts]: The Horological Working Library of Charles Allix, Fine Clocks Barometers and Scientific Instruments
O/P. 138 lots of books and 126 lots of clocks, barometers and scientific instruments, illustrated, 2012. The auction catalogue for the sale of Charles Allix's collection of manuscripts, books, portraits and ephemera, which included 8 lots of important manuscripts with a direct provenance from John and William Harrison as well as a bronze bust of John Harrison. A good copy, with ink annotations to text. Card covers. (Ref: K2766 - P3) in stock.
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[Elgin]: Elgin Reminiscences
O/P. 32 pages, illus., 1972. A collection of articles first published in the 19th century about the Elgin National Watch Company. The articles include Making Watches by Machinery (1869); excerpts from the 1873 Elgin Almanac; Ode to an Elgin Watch, and several more. Very good copy, card covers.
* Was £9.00, now on special offer at £5.00 *
(Ref: K1345 - BX1) in stock.
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Frédérique Constant: Collection 2010, 2011
O/P. 159 pages, illusrated, 2010. A very smart publicity brochure for the Geneva based Swiss watchmakers Frédérique Constant, detailing their range of wristwatches. Very good copy, card covers.
(Ref: K5130 - N1) in stock.
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Garfield (S.): Timekeepers - How the World Became Obsessed with Time
O/P. 349 pages, illustrated, 2016. Managing time is one of the greatest challenges we face in our lives, this multi-layered history helps us understand it. A fine copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K4531 - Q1) in stock.
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Gerner-Swissco: The Horophile Watch Trader February 1952
O/P. 16 pages, 1952. Gerner-Swissco, a materials supply business issued a quarterly newsletter - The Horophile. This issue for February 1952 includes editorial on the importation of spare parts, advertisements for Gerner-Swissco's tools and materials as well as classified advertisements by members of the clock and watch trades. A good copy, paper covers. (Ref: K4808 - BX3) in stock.
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Gillgrass (A.): The Book of Big Ben
O/P. 47 pages, 17 plates, presentation inscription signed by author, 1946. A brief history of the great clock at Westminster with some interesting old photographs and details of its survival during World War II. A good copy. (Ref: KW2518 - B2) in stock.
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Graupmann (É.): Le Finissage de la Boite de Montre
O/P. 20 pages, 25 figs., reprinted 1989. First published in 1910 this is a practical manual on watch case finishing. Fine copy, card covers. [French language] (Ref: K3180 - Y2) in stock.
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 | Greenlaw (J.): Longcase Clocks
NEW. 40 pages, well illustrated, reprinted 2005. A concise survey of the development of the longcase clock in Great Britain, with useful advice on their setting up and maintenance. Card covers. (Ref: N2190) in stock.
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Grimbergen (C.A.) et al: Willem Barentsz en Zijn Uurwerk (Willem Barents and his Clock)
O/P. 30 pages, illustrated, 1996. Willem Barents, navigator, cartographer and arctic explorer, took part in three expeditions searching for a northern trade route to Asia in the late 16th century. In 1871 the building where the third expedition's crew over-wintered was found, the contents included a gothic clock which is the subject of this book. A good copy, card covers. [Dutch and English language] (Ref: K3909 - G6) in stock.
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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.
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Hawking (S.): A Brief History of Time
O/P. 248 pages, 1988. Hawking's celebrated work on the universe, cosmology, "the big bang", "wormholes" particle physics and more. Very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K2410 - Q1) in stock.
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Henwood (G.): Abbot Richard of Wallingford - Fourteenth Century Scholar and Instrument Maker
O/P. 40 pages, illustrated, 1988. A short but interesting account of the life and work of Richard of Wallingford, best known for his 'Great Clock' built and installed at St Albans Abbey. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K5126 - BX8) in stock.
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Huygens (C.): Horologium
O/P. 20 pages, 1 illustration, 1970. A facsimile reprint of the Latin text of Christiaan Huygens' famous work Horologium (first published in 1658), together with an English translation by Ernest Edwardes. An offprint from Antiquarian Horology. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3419 - BX17) in stock.
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[IWC]: The Da Vinci SL. A new chapter in the history of Time according to Da Vinci
O/P. 16 pages, illustrated, 1998. A sales brochure for the IWC Da Vinci SL range of wristwatches, with price list (in CHF). A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2773 - BX12) in stock.
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John Jewsbury & Co.: Designs in Antique Brassfoundry (Furniture Fittings, Etc.)
O/P. 60 pages, illustrated, + 15 page price list. Not dated but probably published in 1st quarter of 20th century. An interesting catalogue of brass fittings for furniture and clocks - handles, escutcheons, knobs, hinges, finials, locks, clock dials, clock dial spandrels and clock case fittings. A good copy, binding a bit loose, one page detached, one page with piece cut out. (Ref: K1774 - BX4) in stock.
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Judy (D.: 100 Years of Vintage Wristwatches - A Collector's Identification & Price Guide
O/P. 224 pages, illustrated, 1st edition, 2002. A collector's guide to American and Swiss pocket watches and wristwatches produced from the 1870's to the 1970's, the price guide in US dollars. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K5050 - H2) in stock.
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Judy (D.): 100 Years of Vintage Wristwatches - Identification & Price Guide
O/P. 256 pages, illustrated, 2nd edition, 2004. A collector's guide to American and Swiss pocket watches and wristwatches produced from the 1870's to the 1970's, the price guide in US dollars. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K5051 - G3) in stock.
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