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Last updated 29 February 2024

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The following books were added to our booklist in February 2024:

Abell (S.G.), Leggat (J.) & Ogden (W.G.): A Bibliography of the Art of Turning & Lathe and Machine Tool History
O/P. 157 pages, 3rd edition, 1987. A bibliography of 557 books on the subject, with a chronological index of important works on lathe history and ornamental turning. A good copy, soft covers, spiral bound. (Ref: K3265 - L3)

Price: £25.00

Banfield (E.): The Italian Influence on English Barometers from 1780
S/H. 160 pages, 193 illustrations, 1993. A detailed investigation on the origins and background of the early Italian migrant barometer makers, with chapters on important makers including Negretti & Zambra. A good copy, card covers faded to spine. (Ref: K5237 - B1)

Price: £5.00

Cescinsky (H.) & Hunter (G.L): English and American Furniture
O/P. 311 pages, illustrated, 1929. A pictorial handbook of fine British and American furniture from the late 16th to the early 20th century. Very good copy. (Ref: K5235 - R2)

Price: £10.00

Chayette & Calmels: La Bibliothèque Horlogère de Monsieur R.P.
O/P. The auction catalogue for the sale in 1994 of Roberto Panicali's horological library, sold in 530 lots. This is a very useful bibliographic reference for enthusiasts. Very good copy, card covers. [French language] (Ref: K4783 - P2)

Price: £5.00

Chayette & Cheval: Horlogerie et les Sciences Annexes: & Livres de la Bibliothèque de Jean-Claude Sabrier
O/P. The auction catalogue for a sale in 2015 of clocks, watches and scientific instruments (lot 1 - 105); and the book collection of well-respected horological specialist Jean-Claude Sabrier (lots 106 - 385). Very good copy, card covers. [French language] (Ref: K5232 - R1)

Price: £5.00

Graham (J.T.): Scales and Balances
O/P. 32 pages, illustrated, 2nd edition 1986. A useful guide to collecting scales and balances for weighing. The book includes, beam scales, balances, steelyards, counter machines, letter scales, money scales, and spring balances. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K5230 - BX9)

Price: £2.00

Joy (E.T.): English Furniture 1800 - 1851
O/P. 318 pages, illustrated, 1977. English furniture from the Regency period up to the Great Exhibition of 1851. Very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K5236 - X2)

Price: £10.00

Lester (E.R.): John Kalabergo of Banbury
O/P. 99 pages + 32 page facsimile Banbury directory for 1851, 1975. John Kalabergo was born in Italy and settled in Banbury making and selling barometers and repairing and selling clocks. In 1851 Kalabergo's nephew, William Kalabergo, arrived from Italy to work for him, but within 3 months John was dead - murdered by his nephew. William Kalabergo was the last person to be publicly hanged at Oxford. A very good copy of the hardback edition. (Ref: K2309 - N1)

Price: £15.00

May (W.E.): 4 Steps to Longitude
O/P. 50 pages, 1962. The catalogue of an exhibition at the National Maritime Museum, Greenwich to mark the bicentenary of the first successful trial of John Harrison's fourth marine timekeeper (H4) in 1762. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3450 - BX9)

Price: £10.00

Proudfoot (C.) & Walker (P.): Woodworking Tools
O/P. 160 pages, 152 illustrations, 1984. A good book for collectors of woodworking tools, especially for British and American planes, and braces and other drilling tools. There is also a chapter on decorated and dated tools. Very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K5233 - Q1)

Price: £15.00

Scott - Scott: Drawing Instruments
O/P. 32 pages, illustrated, 1986. A useful introduction to British drawing instruments which have become very collectable. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K5229 - BX9)

Price: £2.00

Walker (P.): Woodworking Tools
O/P. 32 pages, illustrated, reprinted1988. A useful introduction to collecting woodworking tools. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K5231 - BX9)

Price: £2.00

Wolfendale (A.): Harrison in the Abbey
O/P. 78 pages, illustrated, 2006. A book published in honour of John Harrison on the occasion of the unveiling of his memorial in Westminster Abbey, London on 24 March 2006. The book contains articles on John Harrison, his work and its significance, as well as articles on the Abbey, the memorial itself, and the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers. Sold with this item are the 10-page order of service for the dedication in the Abbey; a list of the 3 lectures about Harrison given that day; and tickets for, the ceremony, the lectures and the reception which followed. A fine copy. (Ref: K3897 - E2)

Price: £20.00

Wood (E.J.): Curiosities of Clocks and Watches from the Earliest Times
O/P. 443 pages, 1st edition, 1866. A history of horology from the earliest times supplemented with details of famous clocks and famous people, humorous anecdotes and lots more. A very good copy of the first edition in a deluxe green leather binding with gilt tooling to spine and boards, all page edges gilt. Spine faded, leather lightly rubbed to top and bottom of spine. (Ref: K5228 - K1)

Price: £60.00

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