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Hambly (M.): Drawing Instruments 1580 - 1980
O/P. 206 pages, 175 illustrations, 1988. An excellent book on the subject, essential reading for those interested in the history and development of drawing instruments. A fine copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K4225 - G1)  in stock.

[Japy]: 17 mars 1799 Brevet d'invention de cinq ans, Pour diverses machines d'horlogerie, Au sieur Frédéric Japy, de Beaucourt, Haut Rhin
O/P. [11 pages, 4 folding pates], number 028 of 200 copies, reprinted 1973. The Brevet (patent), valid for 5 years, was for ten horological tools including a wheel cutting engine, drilling machine, machine to cut rolled brass sheet, a lathe for turning fusees, barrels etc., etc. The plates are beautifully drawn and show some fine tools. A fine copy, card covers. [French language] (Ref: K2636 - BX2)  in stock.

Millett Wood (E.A.): The Mechanical Clock Industry in Great Britain
O/P. 12 pages, 1954. The papers sub-title is: Questions and Answers for Manufacturers, Importers, Wholesalers, Retailers. A summary of a report commissioned by the British Clock and Watch Manufacturing Association concerning the post war organisation of the clock and watch trade. Fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K5182 - BX7)  in stock.

Rogers (R.M.) : Trumbull County Clock Industry, 1812 - 1835
O/P. 52 pages, illustrated, 1991. A detailed, well researched account of the clockmakers of Trumbull County, Ohio who make wooden movements for longcase and shelf clocks. A fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K3635 - H1)  in stock.