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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 Collector's Dictionary of Clocks
O/P. 214 pages, 509 illustrations, 1969. A very useful book on clocks, watches, chronometers, sundials and astrolabes, illustrating all the various types from around the world, with notes on some famous makers. A good copy with stain to bottom of spine. No dust jacket. (Ref: K661 - G1)  in stock.

Lloyd (H.A.): The Collectors' Dictionary of Clocks
O/P. 214 pages, 509 illustrations, the American edition, 1964. A very useful book on clocks, watches, chronometers, sundials, and astrolabes illustrating all the various types from around the world, with notes on some famous makers. With dust jacket. (Ref: K189 - F4)  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.

Lonsdale (H.): George Graham Clockmaker
O/P. 66 pages, portrait, 1875. A paper on the Cumberland origins and the life of George Graham, contained within a volume on The Worthies of Cumberland. The book also has a portrait and 33-page paper on Edward Troughton the famous mathematical instrument maker. Very good copy, original binding, cloth now a little worn. (Ref: K6090 - E5)  in stock.

Loomes (B.): British Clocks Illustrated
O/P. 272 pages, 300 illustrations, 1992. A good pictorial survey of clocks and their history, styles, periods and collectability. A very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K983 - B2)  in stock.

Loomes (B.): Clockmakers of Britain 1286 - 1700
S/H. 543 pages, 267 illustrations, 2014. An important biographical reference source detailing all that is known about every recorded British maker of clocks and watches born before 1700. The book includes 6,230 makers and thousands of their apprentices and journeymen. An essential reference book for everyone interested in British clocks and watches. An unused copy but pages 81 to 84 have a small tear and a few marks caused by a printing fault. With very good dust jacket. (Ref: K3998 - H2)  in stock.

Loomes (B.): Clockmakers of Northern England
. 320 pages, 402 illus., 5 maps, 1997. Includes the work of over 850 makers. A useful book for North Country clock owners and enthusiasts. This book contains all Loomes' recent research and has additional information about clockmakers, which is not in his earlier books. A brand new copy but with transit damage - two corners are significantly bruised (both the book and the dust jacket). Sold at a reduced price. (Ref: K1352 - F3)  in stock.

Loomes (B.): Complete British Clocks
O/P. 256 pages, illustrated, 1978. This is the original edition not the later reprint by Bracken books. A very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K192 - E6)  in stock.

Loomes (B.): Complete British Clocks
O/P. 256 pages, illustrated, 1978. The Bracken Books reprint. A useful book about English longcase clocks (and a few bracket clocks). Very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K808 - D3)  in stock.

Loomes (B.): Country Clocks and their London Origins
O/P. 192 pages, illus., 1st and only edition, 1976. This book is often overlooked these days but it is essential reading for the chapter on the Fromanteel family; it contains accurate information, the result of much research. Very ood copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K359 - D3)  in stock.

Loomes (B.): Lancashire Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. 184 pages, 16 photographs, 1975. A useful book with a list of Lancashire makers. This is a fine copy of a scarce book with very good dust jacket, the spine of the latter faded as usual. (Ref: K194 - D1)  in stock.

Loomes (B.): The Early Clockmakers of Great Britain
O/P. 608 pages, 1981. This is an excellent list of British clockmakers working before 1700. An excellent book if you want information about early British clock makers. A good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1036 - Z1)  in stock.