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Bird (A.): An Account of the Water-Barometer Constructed and Erected by Alfred Bird Esq.
O/P. 7 pages, 1 fig., 1 plate, 1865. A paper on the water barometer contained within an issue of the London, Edinburgh and Dublin Philosophical Magazine. Paper covers now worn and detached. (Ref: K3266 - BX16) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Bird (A.): English House Clocks 1600 - 1850
O/P. 313 pages, 45 plates, 1981. An historical survey and guide to the subject and still worth reading. With dust jacket. (Ref: K37 - E2) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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 | Bird (C.) & Bird (Y.) (Editors): Norfolk & Norwich Clocks & Clockmakers
O/P. 223 pages, 123 illus., 1996. A well researched volume recording the details of over 1000 Norfolk craftsmen. A welcome addition to books about individual English counties. Well worth reading. Very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K442 - D2) in stock.
Price: £45.00 |
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Bishop (O.): Practical Electronic Timing
O/P. 164 pages, figs., 1993. A book of practical electronic timing circuits for a variety of projects. Good copy, paperback. (Ref: K3742 - Y1) in stock.
Price: £4.00 |
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 | Blackwell (D.J.): "Vienna Regulators" of Lenzkirch and Lorenz Bob ca. 1870
NEW. 144 pages, illustrated, 2nd edition, 1990. A reprint of the oldest known Lenzkirch catalogue illustrations together with those from a Lorenz Bob catalogue of similar date. This edition has an additional 24 pages showing many early Lenzkirch models not found in the 1870's catalogue. The book includes an introduction, historical essay and suggestions for the care of Vienna regulators, by the author. Soft covers. (Ref: N619) in stock.
Price: £8.00 |
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Blaise (C.): Time Lord, Sir Sandford Fleming and the Creation of Standard Time
O/P. 246 pages, 2000. The remarkable story of the man who convinced the world to adopt a single system for telling time, including the Greenwich Prime Meridian and the International Date Line. The hardback edition, very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K1825 - N1) in stock.
Price: £8.00 |
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[Bobinet]: An Exhibition of English Pocket Chronometers from the 18th to the 20th Century
O/P. 17 pages, 15 plates, 1976. The catalogue of an exhibition held in December 1976 showing some fine chronometers. Note: The plates were printed separately and are tipped in. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: KW4023 - E1) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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Bonhôte (D.): Au Temps des Bôites à Musique des Origines aux Orgues de Fête Foraine
O/P. 175 pages, illus., 1972. A book on music boxes of all types and sizes, from small snuff boxes to fairground organs. With record containing 18 tunes recorded from a range of music boxes. A very good copy with good dust jacket. [French language] (Ref: K3256 - V2) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Borer (E.): Modern Watch Repairing and Adjusting
O/P. 221 pages, 164 figs., 3rd edition, 1943. The author worked as a research technician and designer of movements for the Rolex company. Good copy, boards a little discoloured. (Ref: K1098 - P1) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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 | Bouasse (H.): Pendule Spiral Diapason
O/P. 2 volumes, 474 pages + 518 pages, figs., 1920. A very detailed study on the theory of timekeeping using a pendulum or balance spring and balance. The book includes sections on escapements, secondary compensation of balances as well as the going and regulation of chronometers. A wealth of technical information for the enthusiast. A clean copy, pages lightly browned with age as usual, paper covers marked and worn. [French language] (Ref: K3164 - N2) in stock.
Price: £75.00 |
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Boyce (T.): Grandfather Nicolaÿ
O/P. 83 pages, 19 drawings. 1994. A set of drawings and instructions to make a replica of the case and dial of an 18th century longcase clock by Johan Nicolaÿ Horneman of Horsens, Denmark. The author suggests using a new movement or an old movement, now without case, to complete the clock. Very good copy, card covers, spiral bound. (Ref: K5189 - R2) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Bradley (I.): The Beginner's Workshop
O/P. 241 pages, illustrated, 1975. A very useful book for the amateur with advice on planning a workshop; workshop equipment; using hand tools, tools to make; and machine tools (lathes, lathe tools, grinding, and drilling). Very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K5027 - F6) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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 | Branston (A.) & Eisel (J.C.): Herefordshire Clockmakers & Watchmakers
NEW. 207 pages, illus., 2005. An excellent book, the first to have any detailed information about this county. The major part of the book is an alphabetic listing of makers, their journeymen and apprentices together with detailed descriptions of some notable clocks. There is also a listing of makers by town and a listing of church clocks in the county. With dust jacket. (Ref: N699) in stock.
Price: £25.00 |
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 | Bray (S.): Milling
NEW. 176 pages, well illustrated, 2011. A good guide to buying and setting up a milling machine, using the milling table, holding the work, cutters and cutter holding, cutting fluids, division etc. The paperback edition, card covers. (Ref: N3186) in stock.
Price: £14.99 |
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Brearley (H.C.): Time Telling Through the Ages
O/P. 294 pages, 24 illustrations each protected by tissue. Published in 1919 for Robert H. Ingersoll & Bros. to celebrate the 25th anniversary of their entrance into the watch industry. This is a rare book and this copy is complete with an 8 page pamphlet Time Telling Through the Ages an Appreciation by Dr. Frank Crane. Good copy, corners bumped and worn, paper covers marked, cloth spine dust stained. (Ref: K41 - F3) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Breguet (C.: A.L. Breguet Horologer
O/P. 30 pages, illus., 1962. A concise history of Breguet. A very good copy. (Ref: K42 - BX11) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Breitling: Breitling for Bentley (English language edition)
O/P. 72 pages, illustrated, 2005. A hardback catalogue of the wristwatches produced by the Swiss watchmaker Breitling S.A. for Bentley Motors Ltd, illustrating and describing the various watches in the Breitling for Bentley collection. With price list in US dollars. Very good copy (two lightly bruised corners). (Ref: K5114 - S1) in stock.
Price: £1.00 |
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Breitling: Breitling for Bentley (French language edition)
O/P. 72 pages, illustrated, 2006. A hardback catalogue of the wristwatches produced by the Swiss watchmaker Breitling S.A. for Bentley Motors Ltd, illustrating and describing the various watches in the Breitling for Bentley collection. Fine good copy. [French language] (Ref: K5115 - N1) in stock.
Price: £1.00 |
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[Breitling]: Instruments for Professionals
O/P. 192 pages, illus., 2004. A well produced sales catalogue with photographs of the Reno Pylon Races and associated aeroplanes, with excellent photographs of the full range of Breitling watches. Fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K1613 - D1) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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Brenner (H.S.): Collecting Comic Character Clocks and Watches
O/P. 122 pages illus., 1987. If you like Roy Rogers (and Trigger), Popeye, Snow White, Mickey Mouse etc, then this is the book for you. Card covers. (Ref: K1432 - H7) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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