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Baillie (G.H.): Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World
O/P. 388 pages, 3rd edition, reprinted 1974. This and volume 2 are indispensable for their listings of makers and their working dates. Good copy with good dust jacket. (See under Loomes for the new combined 21st century edition). (Ref: K1007 - G5)  in stock.

Baillod (G.): Die Geschichte der Zeitmessung
O/P. 156 pages, illustrated 1979. A well-illustrated book, The History of Timekeeping, showing some fine watches, and charting the developments in measuring time from the ancient Egyptian water clock to the atomic clock. Good copy with good dust jacket. [German language] (Ref: K5141 - A2)  in stock.

Baillod (G.): La Mesure du Temps
O/P. 156 pages, illustrated 1979. A well-illustrated book, showing some fine watches, and charting the developments in measuring time from the ancient Egypian water clock to the atomic clock. Good copy with good dust jacket. [French language] (Ref: K18 - T2)  in stock.

Baily (F.): An Account of the Rev.d John Flamsteed, The First Astromomer Royal:...
O/P. 364 pages + 92 page supplement and index, facsimile reprint 1966. A biography of John Flamsteed originally published by The Lords Commissioners of the Admiralty in 1835 and, the supplement, 1837; the Flamsteed star catalogue is not included in this reprint. The work includes Flamsteed's History of his own Life followed by a large amount of correspondence with Isaac Newton, Sir Jonas Moore, Abraham Sharp, Sir Christopher Wren, Edmond Halley and others. Flamsteed's History and his letters include references to Robert Hooke and Thomas Tompion about instruments and clocks respectively. A very good copy internally but cloth worn to corners and covers a little marked. (Ref: K5176 - S2)  in stock.

Baker (P.H.J.): Early Lancashire Watch Fusee Engines
S/H. [24 pages], 35 figs., 1994. An important paper, an offprint from Antiquarian Horology, on 18th century fusee engines including those by John Wyke of Liverpool. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4082 - BX14)  in stock.

Balfour (M.): The Classic Watch
O/P. 192 pages, well illustrated in colour, 1989. An illustrated guide to the great watches and their makers from the first wristwatch to the present day. A large format hardback, good copy with dust jacket (the latter with some loss). (Ref: K2441 - Q3)  in stock.

Ball (M.): Masters of the Clockmakers Company and their Apprentices 1632 - 1850
O/P. About 280 pages, 1983. Computer generated lists of Masters & their Apprentices, and Apprentices & their Masters. A very rare publication as the majority printed were seized by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers as the author used the Company's records to produce the book but did not have their permission to publish. A fine copy.

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(Ref: KW5210 - C2)  in stock.

Balvay (L.C.): Evolution de L'Horlogerie - du cadran solaire à l'horloge atomique
O/P. 125 pages, 7 colour and 21 b&w plates, 64 figs., 1968. A history of timekeeping from the sundial to the atomic clock, with a good section on electric clocks. Good copy with dust jacket. [French language] (Ref: K3339 - X1)  in stock.

Banfield (E.): Antique Barometers: An Illustrated Survey
O/P. 119 pages, 118 illus., 1st edition, reprinted 1983. A popular, and good, introduction to English domestic barometers and barographs. A very good copy. Card covers. (Ref: K1008 - F5)  in stock.

Banfield (E.): Barometers - Stick or Cistern Tube
O/P. 246 pages, 296 illus., 1985. The history and development of the stick barometer including domestic, marine, station, Fitzroy and angle barometers. A very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: KW1087 - Q2)  in stock.

Banfield (E.): Barometers - Wheel or Banjo
S/H. 150 pages, 165 illustrations, 1985. The history & development of wheel barometers from 1663 to about 1900. Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K881 - P2)  in stock.