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Bertele (H. von): Marine and Pocket Chronometers, Their History and Development
S/H. 310 pages + 8 page bibliography, 1991. This is the English edition of a book first published in Germany. The illustrations are excellent and the book is recommended to all those interested in chronometers. A fine copy, the dust jacket generally good but with a 3cm tear to rear. (Ref: K1091 - N2) in stock.
Price: £75.00 |
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 | Berthoud (F.): Essai sur L'Horlogerie
O/P. 2 volumes, 477 & 451 pages, 5 tables, 38 folding plates, 1978. A facsimile reprint (limited to 500 copies) of the 2nd edition published in 1786. Berthoud's well known work on clocks and watches & clock and watch making, with several chapters on temperature compensation and two designs for a marine timepiece. A fine copy. [French language, the modern introduction in French and English]
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(Ref: K2634 - V2) in stock.
Price: £195.00 |
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 | Berthoud (F.): Histoire de la mesure du temps par les horloges
O/P. 2 volumes, 373 & 447 pages, 23 folding plates, 1976. A facsimile reprint (limited to 500 copies) of the 1st edition published in 1802. Ferdinand Berthoud's well known work on the history of clocks and timekeeping which includes a chapter on longitude timekeepers and their trial voyages. There is also a chapter on turret clocks and an appendix containing an excellent bibliography summarising the content of each book. Both volumes in very good condition. [French language]
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(Ref: K2635 - R3) in stock.
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Berthoud (F.): Supplément au Traité des Montres a Longitudes, suivi de la Notice des Recherches de l'Auteur depuis 1752 jusques en 1807
O/P. 88 pages, 1 folding plate, a modern photocopy. Originally published in 1807 this work by Ferdinand Berthoud details his work to produce marine timepieces. The original work Traité des Montres a Longitudes was published in 1792. A bound photocopy, pages 2 & 3 missing, pages 74 & 75 located after page 69. Card covers. [French language] (Ref: K2639 - B2) in stock.
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 | Berthoud (F.): L'art de conduire et de régler les pendules et les montres, ....
O/P. 193 pages, 5 plates (1 folding), 6th edition, Brussels 1836. The title translates as How to manage and regulate Clocks and Watches for those who have no knowledge of horology. This was probably the first owners' manual for watch and clock owners and provides an insight into looking after domestic clocks in the 18th century. A very good copy, the pages (size 14 x 9.5 cm) generally clean and bright, the plates a little browned, minor foxing to end papers, in 19th century quarter-leather binding with gilt lettering and tooling to spine, with marbled boards and end papers. [French language] (Ref: K4251 - E5) in stock.
Price: £75.00 |
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Betts (J.): Harrison - Eine Uhr zur Bestimmung des Längengrads
O/P. 111 pages, illustrated, 2009. An excellent book explaining the longitude problem and the life and work of John Harrison. Harrison's early clocks, the Brocklesby Park clock, the precision pendulum clocks, the R.A.S. regulator and the marine timekeepers H1 to H4 are all illustrated and discussed. A fine copy with fine dust jacket, hardback. [German language] (Ref: K4962 - F2) in stock.
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Betts (J.): The National Trust Pocket Guide to Clocks
O/P. 128 pages, 80 illus., 1985. A small pocket guide to the main types of clock with notes on their care and maintenance. Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1093 - F5) in stock.
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Beyer (A.) & Beyer (Th.): The Museum of Time Measurement / Das Museum der Zeitmessung / Le Museé de la Mesure du Temps
O/P. 94 pages, 40 colour plates, 1982. An introduction to the Beyer Museum of Time Measurement in Zurich describing and illustrating some fine clocks and watches from the collection, including a Berthoud marine chronometer and a George Daniels watch. A very good copy with good dust jacket. [Text in English, German and French] (Ref: K1563 - G2) in stock.
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 | Bion (M.): The Construction and Principal Uses of Mathematical Instruments
O/P. 325 pages, 30 plates, 2nd edition, 1972. A large format facsimile reprint by Holland Press, of the English edition of Bion's famous work, translated and supplemented by Edmund Stone and originally published in 1758. An excellent book for researching slide rules, drawing instruments, surveying instruments, telescopes, microscopes, sun dials and more. An excellent quality reprint, nicely cloth bound, with gilt lettering to spine. A very good copy. (Ref: K4708 - Q3) in stock.
Price: £75.00 |
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[B.I.O.S.]: German Clock and Watch Dial Production
O/P. 33 pages, figs., 1946. A British Intelligence Objectives Sub-Committee report (BIOS final report No. 677, item No. 9) based on visits to 12 factories returning to dial production after World War II. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2964 - BX14) in stock.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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[Blakiston & Co.]: Wholesale Price List for Watch and Clock Makers, Jewellers, Opticians and Model makers
O/P. 31 pages, no date. A tools and materials wholesale price list including prices for watch repairs - e.g. new balance staffs from 5 shillings. The list includes the following statement: "Do not send cheap pin pallet or American Clocks, or cheap pin pallet Watches for repair. They are not worth doing" . Blakiston & Co. were based in Ainsdale, near Southport and the booklet dates from the 1930's. Rare. Card covers worn and creased. (Ref: K3222 - BX16) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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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.
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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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