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Eckhardt (G.H.): Pennsylvania Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. 229 pages, illus., an undated reprint of a book first published in 1955. A good book on Pennsylvania clocks with a detailed list of Philadelphia and Pennsylvania makers. The book also contains the music and words of Henry Clay Work's famous song "Grand-father's Clock" and a sequel to it. With poor dust jacket. (Ref: K1071 - H4) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Edwardes (E.L.): The Grandfather Clock
O/P. 165 pages, 22 plates, 1st edition, 1949. All editions of this book are different, with different illustrations, and all are worth reading. A clean copy of the first edition, light foxing to end papers, poor dust jacket. (Ref: K109 - F3) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Edwardes (E.L.): The Grandfather Clock
O/P. 271 pages, 221 plates, 3rd edition, 1971. All editions of this book are different, with different illustrations, and all are worth reading. A very good copy with good dust jacket (a little worn to edges). (Ref: K1128 - R2) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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Edwardes (E.L.): The Grandfather Clock
O/P. 271 pages, 221 plates, 3rd edition, 1971. All editions of this book are different, with different illustrations, and all are worth reading. A good copy with dust jacket (with 3cm tear). (Ref: K1022 - B2) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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Edwardes (E.L.): The Grandfather Clock
O/P. 270 pages, 221 plates, 3rd edition, reprinted 1976. All editions of this book are different, with different illustrations, and all are worth reading. A very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K352 - G4) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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Edwardes (E.L.): The Grandfather Clock
O/P. 215 pages plus 159 plates, 4th edition, 1980. This is the most recent and best edition of this well- known book. All editions of this book are different, with different illustrations, and all are worth reading. Very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K110 - E6) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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Edwardes (E. L.): The Story of the Pendulum Clock
O/P. 270 pages & 206 plates, 1977. A very readable and informative book containing information not to be found elsewhere. I regard this as one of Edwardes' best books. The standard cloth bound edition, a very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1023 - H6) in stock.
Price: £30.00 |
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Edwardes (E.L.): Weight-driven Chamber Clocks of the Middle Ages & Renaissance
O/P. 160 pages, 64 plates, 8 figs, signed by author, 1965. An interesting, well researched, and under-rated book on the horology of the Middle Ages, the sixteenth century and the early seventeenth century. A very good copy (owners name and blind stamp on front end paper) with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K1625 - G2) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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Edwardes (E.L.): Weight-driven Chamber Clocks of the Middle Ages & Renaissance
O/P. 160 pages, 64 plates, 8 figs, 1965. An interesting, well researched, and under-rated book on the horology of the Middle Ages, the sixteenth century and the early seventeenth century. A good copy (edge of page block marked), poor dust jacket. (Ref: K2136 - A3) in stock.
Price: £7.00 |
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Ehrhardt (R.) (editor): American Pocket Watches volume 3: Marion Watches
O/P. 147 pages, illustrated, 2nd edition, 1993. A wealth of information, including serial numbers to enable the rapid identification of pocket watches made by the United States Watch Company of Marion, New Jersey and its successors. Good copy, card covers, spiral bound. (Ref: K3620 - M3) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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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.
Price: £10.00 |
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[Elgin]: Elgin Reminiscences
O/P. 32 pages, illus., 1972. A collection of articles first published in the 19th century about the Elgin National Watch Company. The articles include Making Watches by Machinery (1869); excerpts from the 1873 Elgin Almanac; Ode to an Elgin Watch, and several more. Very good copy, card covers.
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(Ref: K1345 - BX1) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Elliott (D.J.): Shropshire Clock and Watchmakers
O/P. 172 pages, 19 b&w illustrations, 1979. This is the only book on the county and is always in demand as it contains information not to be found elsewhere. The book also contains a chapter on the history of J.B. Joyce & Co. Ltd of Whitchurch, famous for their turret clocks. A very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1024 - D1) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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Engberts (E.): Descriptive Catalogue of Telescopes
O/P. 148 pages, 22 plates, 1970. A catalogue of the telescopes, about 150 in number, in the National Museum of the History of Science, Leiden. A good copy, card covers now a little worn. (Ref: K4597 - Q1) in stock.
Price: £25.00 |
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Epsilon: Brochures
O/P. 8 brochures and datasheets for the range of watch jewels and chatons manufactured by the Epsilon company of Besançon, France. Probably 1970's. Very good condition, card covers. [French language] (Ref: K4823 - BX8) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Erbrich (K.): Präzisionspendeluhren von Graham bis Riefler
O/P. 254 pages, 487 illustrations, 1978. This well illustrated book is a comprehensive survey of the pendulum regulator, from Graham's invention of the mercury pendulum until the adoption of the atomic clock for standard time. A clean copy showing significant signs of use and the binding very loose, worth rebinding. [German language]
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(Ref: K2760 - H7) in stock.
Price: £145.00 |
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'Espinasse (M.): Robert Hooke
O/P. 192 pages, 16 plates, 1956. A pioneering book on the life and work of Robert Hooke, one of England's great scientists who was also an architect and surveyor. Ex-library but a very good copy, library stamp inside front cover, front end paper and half-title pages broowned. (Ref: K1922 - X2) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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[Eterna]: Sales Brochure
O/P. A sales brochure for this famous watch brand produced circa 2001/2002. A 74 page hardback brochure, corners bumped. (Ref: K1465 - BX5) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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 | Evans (G.): Time, Time and Time Again - Activities, Technology, and People
NEW. 227 pages, 18 plates, 2008. The author trained at The National College of Horology became the Chief Design Engineer at the Anglo-Celtic Watch Company, National secretary of the BHI and Secretary General of the British Horological Federation. A fascinating autobiography giving a good insight into the British post-war horological industry. With dust jacket. (Ref: N3877) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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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.
Price: £15.00 |
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