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 | Bracegirdle (B.) & McCormick (J.B.): The Microscopic Photographs of J. B. Dancer
O/P. 280 pages, illustrated 1993. John Benjamin Dancer, of Liverpool and Manchester, was a maker of scientific instruments and a photographic pioneer. Dancer is also famous for his microscopic photographs ('microphotographs') which were very popular in Victorian times and are avidly collected by microscope enthusiasts today. This book is a comprehensive guide to the subject and illustrates most of the 512 microphotographs made by Dancer and his successor Richard Suter. A fine copy in very good cloth covered slipcase. (Ref: K4489 - N3) in stock.
Price: £30.00 |
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Brachner (A.): G.F. Brander 1713 - 1783 Wissenschaftliche Instrumente aus seiner Werkstatt
O/P. 395 pages, illustrated, 1983. George Friedrich Brander was an eminent Augsburg instrument maker, he supplied instruments to the courts of St. Petersburg, Paris and Vienna. This is the catalogue of a museum exhibition of scientific instruments from Brander's workshop. A good copy with good dust jacket. [German language] (Ref: K3863 - A3) in stock.
Price: £14.00 |
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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: £10.00 |
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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.
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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: £5.00 |
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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.
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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.
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 | Breitling: Breitling Sales Handbook (parts 1 & 2)
O/P. A handbook, produced circa 2005, to inform specialist retailers about Breitling watches and the Breitling brand. Part 1 covers the Navitimer, Windrider, Professional, Aeromarine and 'Breitling for Bentley' ranges of watches with details of functions, special features, dial options, straps, etc. Part 2 covers 'Useful Tips for Caring for your Watch', 'Special Characteristics', Technology, and a brief history of the brand. A wealth of information for the enthusiast. Two volumes, spiral bound in hard covers, housed in original slipcase, all in very good condition. (Ref: K1430 - H5) in stock.
Price: £45.00 |
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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.
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Brewer (C.): The Country Life Collector's Pocket Book of Clocks
O/P. 319 pages, 238 figs., 1983. An ideal pocket book for taking on a journey, it's not too large and has lots of information! Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K648 - Y2) in stock.
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BHI: Correspondence Course in Horological Salesmanship
O/P. 12 illustrated booklets each of about 60 pages, circa 1960. A correspondence course for the horological salesman giving the basic knowledge he should possess to be a master of his profession. Good condition, card covers. (Ref: K4789 - C1) in stock.
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 | BHI: Horological Journal
O/P. The British Horological Institute was founded in 1858 and has published a journal - The Horological Journal - every month since.
We have a large quantity of the Horological Journal in stock including complete volumes, complete years and odd issues. To see a complete list of what we have for sale go to our dedicated webpage.
(Ref: X2) in stock.
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 | BHI: Principles and Explanations of Timekeepers by Harrison, Arnold and Earnshaw
O/P. An introduction to and facsimile reprint of papers published by the Commissioners of Longitude about Harrison's, Arnold's and Earnshaw's chronometers in 1767, 1805 and 1806. A fine copy of the leather spine/marbled boards edition published in 1984, the British Horological Institute's 125th anniversary year. Original film wrapper present but with several small tears.
* Automatic 10% discount at the checkout on this book *
(Ref: K1094 - H1) in stock.
Price: £130.00 |
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 | BHI: Principles and Explanations of Timekeepers by Harrison, Arnold and Earnshaw
O/P. An introduction to and facsimile reprint of papers published by the Commissioners of Longitude about Harrison's, Arnold's and Earnshaw's chronometers in 1767, 1805 and 1806. The cloth/marbled boards edition published in 1984, the British Horological Institute's 125th anniversary year. A very good copy with bookplate inside front cover.
* Automatic 10% discount at the checkout on this book *
(Ref: K436 - G6) in stock.
Price: £110.00 |
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 | BHI: The Practical Lubrication of Watches and Clocks
NEW. 19 pages, illustrated, 2008. A useful guide to the types of oil required for clocks and watches with information on how and where to apply them and how much to use. Paper covers. (Ref: N4910) in stock.
Price: £3.50 |
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BHI South London Branch: Hints and Technical tips
O/P. 23 pages, 2008. A small booklet with useful hints and tips on 20 topics. (Identical in content to K4198 but with smaller type face). Fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K4199 - BX11) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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BHI South London Branch: Hints and Technical tips
O/P. 27 pages, 2008. A small booklet with useful hints and tips on 20 topics. Fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K4198 - BX9) in stock.
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