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Anon: The Story of the British Clock Tower in the Plaza Britanica, Retiro, Buenos Aires
O/P. 32 pages, illustrated, 1916. The clock tower and its clock were presented to the Argentine nation in commemoration of its first centenary, by the British residents in Argentina. The book is about the history of Argentina's independence and the building of and presentation of the tower. The clock, by Gillett & Johnson is hardly mentioned and not illustrated. A good copy, the card covers a bit worn and creased. (Ref: K4306 - BX6)  in stock.

Ball (M.): Masters of the Clockmakers Company and their Apprentices 1632 - 1850
O/P. About 280 pages, 1983. Computer generated lists of Masters & their Apprentices, and Apprentices & their Masters. A very rare publication as the majority printed were seized (and probably destroyed) by the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers as the author used the Company's records to produce the book but did not have their permission to publish. A fine copy.

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(Ref: KW5210 - C2)  in stock.

Britten (F.J.): Former Clock and Watchmakers and their Work
O/P. 397 pages, illus., 1st edition, 1894. Britten's very first book on clock and watch makers, his second book Old Clocks and Watches and their Makers was first published in 1899. A good copy (a few annotations in text, bookplate on ffep), now nicely rebound in maroon bookcloth. (Ref: K4147 - T2)  in stock.

Bryden (D.J.): James Short and his Telescopes
O/P. 34 pages, 8 plates, 1968. An account of the life of James Short (1710 - 1768), Europe's foremost maker of reflecting telescopes; with a description of the instruments brought together for the Bicentenary Exhibition at the Royal Scottish Museum, Edinburgh. A good copy, bookplate on rear of title page, card covers. (Ref: K4636 - BX11)  in stock.

Chenakal (V. L.): Watchmakers and Clockmakers in Russia 1400 - 1850
O/P. 64 pages, 10 plates, 1st edition, 1972. A useful listing of Russian clockmakers including foreigners such as Robert Hynam who was born in England but worked in St. Petersburg. A fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K710 - F2)  in stock.

Conover (S.G.): How to Repair Herschede Tubular Bell Clocks
O/P. 70 pages, 44 figures,1986. A very useful book for owners and repairers of these well known clocks. A very good copy. Card covers. (Ref: K2907 - BX14)  in stock.

Ehrhardt (R.): Rockford Watch Company Identification and Price Guide
O/P. 68 pages, illustrated, 1976. A useful guide containing production figures with grade and serial numbers for Rockford pocket watches. Good copy, card covers, spiral bound. (Ref: K5008 - H3)  in stock.

Evans (J.H.): Ornamental Turning
O/P. Volumes 1 only of 3 volumes. 165 pages, 120 figures, 3 plates, 1903. The book's sub title A Work of Practical Instruction on the above Art suggests that this is a book for any turner who wants to improve his skills in ornamental turning. A clean copy, card covers now worn with small tears and the front cover partly detached. (Ref: K752 - E5)  in stock.

Montblanc: Montblanc Collection Villeret 1858
O/P. 84 pages, illustrated, 2007. A deluxe sales catalogue for the Montblanc range of wristwatches, including a brief history of watchmaking in Villeret. The catalogue is complete with original box, watch data sheets and CD. A fine copy, the box now a little marked. (Ref: K4958 -H4)  in stock.

Musée International D'Horlogerie: Chronatome - Electric and Electronic Horology
O/P. 56 pages, illus., 1978. A history of the growth of the electric and electronic watch and clock industry in Switzerland. Very good copy. Card covers. (Ref: K4795 - BX10)  in stock.

Otto (H.): The First Lever Watch with Free Balance Invented and Made by Thomas Mudge
O/P. 22 pages, 17 illustrations, [ 1930 ]. A description, and drawing of the escapement, of Mudge's famous watch acquired by King George III in 1770. Reprinted from the Horological Journal 1929/30. Fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K4851 - BX7)  in stock.

Seibel (E.) & Hagans (O.R.): Complicated Watches
O/P. 136 pages, 152 figs., 1945. A practical manual for the repair of chronographs and other complicated watches. A good copy, the card covers faded to spine and light wear to corners. (Ref: K1205 - BX8)  in stock.

Wood (C.): Robert Molyneux's Astronomical Clocks and Chronometers
O/P. [16 pages], 12 figs, folding map, 1975. A useful reference, reprinted from Antiquarian Horology. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3449 - BX14)  in stock.