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Lee (M.): A Clock at Browne's Hospital, Stamford
O/P. [89 pages], illustrated, signed by author, 2001. The first clock at Browne's Hospital was made by John Watts of Stamford in 1684 and replaced by another clock in 1840. The book reproduces invoices written by Robert Watts (John's son) for work done on the clock between 1719 and 1759. Other invoices and receipts by Robert Watts, for other work are also included. A very good copy (a few annotations in text), card covers. (Ref: K3584 - E2)  in stock.

Legg (E.): The Clock & Watchmakers of Buckinghamshire
O/P. 39 pages, card covers, 1976. A carefully researched book with a useful list of clock and watch makers. A small booklet but now hard to find. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K455 - BX2)  in stock.

Leiter (A.) & Helfrich-Dörner (A.): Die Uhr - Zeitmesser und Schmuck in fünf Jahrhunderten
O/P. 359 pages, illus., 1967. A historical survey of the development of clocks and watches over five centuries. Good copy with dust jacket and original cardboard box. [German language + a booklet with full English translation] (Ref: K3341 - T1)  in stock.

Leopold (J.H.): The Almanus Manuscript
O/P. 306 pages, illustrations and descriptions of 30 clocks, 1971. This book reproduces and translates the manuscript written in 1475, of Brother Paulus Almanus. He was entrusted with care of the clocks in Rome and made elaborate notes on the clocks he considered interesting. A good copy (edges to page block stained) with good dust jacket. (Ref: K660 - F1)  in stock.

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)  in stock.

Levanony (Y.): "For Whom the Clock Tolls"?? - The clock towers that were built at the beginning of the 20th century in the honour of the Ottoman Sultan Abdul Hamid II
O/P. 140 pages, illustrated, [2007?]. A book about Sultan Abdul Hamid II and the 7 clock towers, built in the Land of Israel circa 1900, to celebrate the 25th anniversary of his reign as Sultan of the Ottoman empire. The book is in Hebrew with a 5-page introduction in English. Very good copy, card covers. [Hebrew language, with English language synopsis] (Ref: K5133 - G2)  in stock.

Linnard (W.): High Water at Carmarthen
O/P. 5 pages, 5 figures, 2010. An offprint from a local history journal giving details about two clocks with dials indicating the time of high tide at Carmarthen. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K5069 - BX10)  in stock.

Lloyd (H.A.): Five Hundred Years of Precision Timekeeping
O/P. 18 pages, 34 figures, 1944. An interesting survey of timekeeping improvements from the discovery of sidereal time about 140 B.C. to the quartz clock in the 1930's. An extract from the Horological Journal. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3603 - BX11)  in stock.

Lippincott (K.) editor: The Story of Time
O/P. 304 pages, over 400 colour illustrations, 1999. A unique multi-disciplinary, cross-cultural exploration of every aspect of time across the earth from the earliest civilisations to today. Written, with original contributions from many international authors the 5 main sections are : The Creation of Time, The Measurement of Time, The depiction of Time, The Experience of Time and The End of Time. A good copy of the softback edition (front cover a little creased. (Ref: K1977 - A2)  in stock.

Lloyd (H.A.): Some Outstanding Clocks Over Seven Hundred Years 1250 - 1950
O/P. 160 pages, 173 plates, 42 figs., 1st edition, 1958. A well respected book which illustrates and explains a succession of important clocks. Giovanni de Dondi's clock of 1364, Joseph Williamson's equation clock, Cummings's barograph clock and James Cox's perpetual motion clock are all included and properly explained. A good copy with fair dust jacket. (Ref: K358 - F4)  in stock.

Lloyd (H.A.): Some Outstanding Clocks Over Seven Hundred Years 1250 - 1950
O/P. 160 pages plus173 plates, 42 figures, reprinted 1981. A well respected book that illustrates and explains a succession of important clocks. Giovanni de Dondi's clock of 1364, Joseph Williamson's equation clock, Cummings's barograph clock and James Cox's perpetual motion clock are all included and properly explained. A fine copy, simulated suede binding and good original clear film wrapper. (Ref: K187 - Y3)  in stock.

Lloyd (H.A.): The Collectors' Dictionary of Clocks
O/P. 214 pages, 509 illustrations, 1st edition, 1964. A very useful book illustrating all the various types of clock from around the world, with notes on some famous makers. I find this a useful reference book to have on the bookshelf. A good copy, slightly faded on spine. (Ref: K188 - G1)  in stock.

Lloyd (H A.): The English Domestic Clock Its Evolution and History
O/P. 29 pages, 42 figs., first edition, 1938. This is, I believe, Lloyd's first publication on clocks and charts the development of lantern, longcase and bracket clocks. A good introduction to the subject. A good copy. (Ref: K662 - E3)  in stock.

Lloyd (H.A.): The Wuppertal Clock & Watch Museum
O/P. [23 pages], 52 illustrations, 1966. An offprint from The Antique Collector describing some of the fine clocks and watches in the Wuppertal Museum, Germany. Card covers, stapled. (Ref: K2792 - BX3)  in stock.