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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.

Barder (R.C.R.): English Country Grandfather Clocks - the Brass Dial Longcase
O/P. 223 pages, 125 plates, signed by author, 1983. A useful book for longcase clock enthusiasts and a good guide to dating a clock from the style of the dial and case. Very good copy with very good dust jacket Faded to spine). (Ref: K1009 - E3)  in stock.

Barder (R.C.R.): The Georgian Bracket Clock 1714 - 1830
O/P. 233 pages, 33 colour plates and numerous b&w illustrations, 1993. This is the standard reference work on bracket clocks and an essential part of the library for every collector and enthusiast. Now out of print and hard to find. A very good copy with fair dust jacket (wear to edges and corners, small tears).

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(Ref: K1402 - E4)  in stock.

[Barraud & Lunds]: Illustrated Price List
O/P. 34 pages, illustrated, limited edition of 500 copies, 1997. A reprint of a price list originally issued circa 1895 by this firm famous for its watches and chronometers. The catalogue includes early ladies' wristwatches as well as pocket watches and bracket clocks. A fine copy. Card covers. (Ref: K1543 - BX10)  in stock.

Bassermann-Jordan (B.): The Book of Old Clocks and Watches
O/P. 522 pages, over 400 illus., 1st English edition, 1964. A good book being a detailed survey, description and information about many different types of clock from around the world. This book is well worth reading. A very good copy without dust jacket. (Ref: K26 - R1)  in stock.

Bassermann-Jordan (B.): Uhren
O/P. 174 pages, illus., 1920. This is one of the earliest German clock books for enthusiasts and collectors, and the origin of the later version eventually translated into English. A clean copy, re-backed using original boards, board corners very worn. [German language] (Ref: K3169 - Z1)  in stock.