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 | Andrewes (W.J.H.) (Editor): The Quest for Longitude
O/P. 437 pages, illustrated, 2nd edition, 1998. This is a valuable, learned volume, being a record of the contributions to the Longitude Symposium held at Harvard University in 1993. The symposium was held to commemorate John Harrison's birth 300 years before, and is the best contribution to understanding Harrison and time keeping at sea since Quill's book, John Harrison, the Man who found Longitude, was published in 1966. A fine copy with fine dust jacket. (Ref: K1671 - X1) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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Asprey: Exhibition of Marine Chronometers August 1972
O/P. 25 pages, illustrated, 1972. A useful reference for the descriptions and illustrations of some fine chronometers by Arnold, Earnshaw, Dent, Motel, McCabe etc. A good copy, card covers. (Ref: K600 - BX16) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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Asprey: Exhibition of Marine Chronometers May 1979
O/P. 24 pages, illustrated, 1979. A useful catalogue describing and illustrating some fine chronometers by Arnold, Barraud, Dent, Breguet, Ditisheim, etc. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: KW475 - BX11) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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 | Attree (W.): Ein neues Uhrenformat entsteht Die Evolution des Ulysse Nardin Kalibers 22/24
NEW. 164 pages, illustrated, 2018. A comprehensive new book on the legendary deck watch, caliber 22/24, produced by Ulysse Nardin between 1897 and 1972. These watches, mostly in large pocket watch style cases, were sold to governments and navies around the world so the book will be of great interest to military watch enthusiasts. The book opens with an account of the evolution of the watch and this is followed by a detailed, well illustrated account of 30 specific examples. The appendices include a table of serial numbers with delivery dates, list of customers, and participation in the annual trials at Neuchatel Observatory. [German language] (Ref: N4493) in stock.
Price: £80.00 |
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![[Barraud & Lunds]: Illustrated Price List](N5165.jpg "[Barraud & Lunds]: Illustrated Price List") | [Barraud & Lunds]: Illustrated Price List
NEW. 34 pages, illustrated, limited edition of 500 copies, 1997. A reprint of a price list originally issued circa 1895 by this firm famous for its watches and chronometers. The catalogue includes early ladies' wristwatches as well as pocket watches and bracket clocks. (Ref: N5165) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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Betts (J.): Harrison - Eine Uhr zur Bestimmung des Längengrads
O/P. 111 pages, illustrated, 2009. An excellent book explaining the longitude problem and the life and work of John Harrison. Harrison's early clocks, the Brocklesby Park clock, the precision pendulum clocks, the R.A.S. regulator and the marine timekeepers H1 to H4 are all illustrated and discussed. A fine copy with fine dust jacket, hardback. [German language] (Ref: K4962 - F2) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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[Bobinet]: An Exhibition of English Pocket Chronometers from the 18th to the 20th Century
O/P. 17 pages, 15 plates, 1976. The catalogue of an exhibition held in December 1976 showing some fine chronometers. Note: The plates were printed separately and are tipped in. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: KW4023 - E1) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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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. 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.
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(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.
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(Ref: K436 - G6) in stock.
Price: £110.00 |
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Chevenard (P.): Nouveaux Alliages du Type Elinvar pour Spiraux de Chronomètres
O/P. 59 pages, 19 figs., 1938, limited edition of 1000 numbered copies, 1938. An important work on the use of Elinvar alloys for the balance springs of precision timekeepers. A very good copy, card covers. [French language] (Ref: K2908 - Y3) in stock.
Price: £50.00 |
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Clarke (T.N.), Morrison-Low (A.D.) & Simpson (A.D.C.): Brass & Glass, Scientific Instrument Making Workshops in Scotland
O/P. 320 pages, illustrated, 1989. An excellent book, the result of many years of detailed research and of great use to clock enthusiasts for its chapters on the chronometer makers Alexander Dobbie, Duncan McGregor, Kelvin White, and Whyte Thomson & Co. Barometer collectors will want this book for its information about Alexander Adie and his successors including English branches of the business. Sundial enthusiasts are not forgotten, there is a chapter on Richard Melville and his slate sundials. The book's illustrations are of instruments in the Museum's Arthur Frank Collection, and this copy of the book has a presentation inscription signed by Arthur Frank on the title page. Recommended reading. A very good copy. Soft covers. (Ref: K2093 - N2) in stock.
Price: £70.00 |
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 | Daniels (G.): The Art of Breguet
New. 394 pages, well illustrated with 427 b&w illustrations and 12 colour plates, reprinted with a foreword by Emmanuel Breguet, 2021. Long out of print, this much needed reprint makes Daniels' standard reference work, about the life and work of Abraham Louis Breguet and his successors, available to a new generation of enthusiasts and collectors. With dust jacket. (Ref: N5084) in stock.
Price: £95.00 |
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 | Earnshaw (T.): Longitude. An Appeal to the Public: stating Mr Thomas Earnshaw's Claim to the Original Invention of the Improvements in his Timekeepers
O/P. [xxii + 280 pages + 35 pages of appendices], portrait, 6 plates, limited edition of 350 copies, 1986. This is a facsimile reprint of Earnshaw's appeal to the Board of Longitude for a reward for his inventions, first published in 1808, with a new introduction by John Griffiths. A fine copy (bookplate inside front cover), leather spine/marbled boards complete with the original film wrapper (now with a few tears and small area of loss).
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(Ref: K1126 - W1) in stock.
Price: £175.00 |
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Guyot (E.): Histoire de la Détermination des Longitudes
O/P. 254 pages, illus., 1955. A detailed history of determining longitude by various methods including lunar distances, chronometers and the electric telegraph, written by the Director of the Neuchâtel Observatory. The chronometer section covers the work of all the pioneers. Very good copy, card covers a bit creased. [French language] (Ref: K3179 - J1) in stock.
Price: £50.00 |
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Jagger (C.): Paul Philip Barraud - a study of a fine Chronometer Maker, and of his Relatives, Associates and Successors in the Family Business 1750 - 1929
O/P. 177 pages, 21 plates, 1968. An excellent book about the Barraud business with a useful listing of known chronometers, clocks, watches and their serial numbers, very useful when trying to date other examples. Complete with the supplement published in 1979, making a total of 283 pages and 33 plates. Barraud's are one of the most respected 19th century chronometer makers so this book is essential reading for enthusiasts. The book is in very good condition as is the supplement. Book: hardback with fair dust jacket, supplement: card covers. (Ref: KW715 - G6) in stock.
Price: £95.00 |
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 | Laycock (W.S.): The Lost Science of John "Longitude" Harrison
O/P. 159 pages, 144 figs., signed by author, 1976. Laycock investigated and explained the theory behind many of Harrison's ideas used on his wooden regulators and his marine clocks. As Harrison's own writings are very difficult to understand, Laycock's analysis of his ideas is of value to all enthusiasts. A very good copy (owners name and blind stamp on ffep, author's obituary pasted inside front cover) with very good dust (faded to spine), of a scarce book.
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(Ref: K413 - E7) in stock.
Price: £235.00 |
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May (W.E.): How the Chronometer Went to Sea
O/P. 27 pages, illustrated, 1976. An interesting account of the early use of chronometers by the Royal Navy and the East India Company. Originally published in Antiquarian Horology. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1764 - BX2) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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 | Mercer (A.): Mercer Chronometers - History, Maintenance & Repair
O/P. 239 pages, 300 illustrations, 2003. A book about the history of the Mercer firm from the early days of watchmaking in Liverpool to the large scale manufacture of chronometers in Clerkenwell and St. Albans. The book includes information on historic chronometers serviced by Mercer together with details of Mercer and Kullberg serial numbering. The repair, maintenance and rating of chronometers is given special attention. Now out of print and in demand. A fine copy with very good dust jacket (a few creases to lower edge).
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(Ref: K1662 - G3) in stock.
Price: £150.00 |
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 | Mercer (A.): Mercer Chronometers - Radical Tom Mercer and the House he Founded
O/P. xxiv, 251 pages, 24 colour plates, 68 b&w illus., 1st edition, signed by author, 1978. This is an excellent book, much better in my opinion than the later book by the same author with a similar title. The last 100 pages are an essential research tool being a listing of all known Mercer chronometers sold to retailers, ships chandlers etc., including date of sale, price and retailer's name and serial number as engraved on the chronometer dial. A fine copy of a scarce book with fine dust jacket.
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(Ref: K472 - Z1) in stock.
Price: £250.00 |
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Mercer (Thomas Ltd): Mercer Two-Day Marine Chronometer Spare Parts Information CHR/1/57
O/P. 16 pages, illus., no date. A spare parts catalogue, probably issued in 1957, with illustrations and names & numbers of all parts in a 2-day Mercer chronometer. A clean copy internally, showing significant signs of use, card covers (split to base of spine). (Ref: K4848 - BX16) in stock.
Price: £27.00 |
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