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Parker (P.): Clockmaking in the Vale of Clwyd
O/P. 78 pages, 41 figs., 1993. A detailed account of clock and watch making in The Vale of Clwyd, an area in North Wales which includes Denbigh, Henllan, Llanrhaedr, Rhuddlan, Rhyl, Ruthin and St. Asaph. The appendix has a list of clock and watch makers in the area. A good copy, inscription on title page, card covers. (Ref: K2400 - C2)  in stock.

Parker (P.) editor: Clockwise Around Wales
O/P. 112 pages, 22 figures, 1 map, 1995. A horological miscellany of over 30 short articles about Welsh clocks and clockmakers. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2707 - M1)  in stock.

[Patek Philippe]: Chronograph CH 29-535 PS
O/P. 36 pages, illustrated, 2009. A book about Patek's calibre CH 29-535 PS manually wound chronograph, and wristwatch reference 7071R, their first ever ladies chronograph. Technical details of the watch and movement are included as well as the 6 new patents included in its design. A very good copy (two corners with minor damage). (Ref: K4963 - E3)  in stock.

[Patek Philippe]1: Collection 2010/2011 together with Supplement 2011
O/P. 235 pages, illustrated, 2010. A large format hardback catalogue of Patek Philippe's wristwatches produced for sale in 2010/2011. The 2011 Supplement has 27 pages and card covers. A fine copy. (Ref: K2673 - H6)  in stock.

Patents for Inventions: Abridgments of Specifications, Class 139, Watches, Clocks and Other Timekeepers - Period A.D. 1867 - 1876
O/P. 76 pages, published in 1904. This is a useful reference source for Victorian novelty and electric clocks. The volume has diagrams illustrating various patents. Original paper covers a little torn with some loss. (Ref: K236 - BX2)  in stock.

Patents for Inventions: Abridgments of Specifications, Class 139, Watches, Clocks and Other Timekeepers - Period 1889 - 1892
O/P. 83 pages, published in 1898. This is a useful reference source for Victorian novelty and electric clocks. The volume has diagrams illustrating various patents. Modern paper covers, original covers missing. (Ref: K237 - BX2)  in stock.

Pattenden (P.): Sundials at an Oxford College
O/P. 100 pages, 5 plates, 9 figs., 1979. A history, description and explanation of the sundials at Corpus Christi College, Oxford based on manuscripts in the College archives. The first dial by Nicolaus Kratzer is now lost but the book describes his other known dials and his period in Oxford. The second dial, usually called the Pelican sundial, was designed by Charles Turnbull and installed in 1579. The dial still exists and was restored to working order in 1976. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: KW1301 - BX6)  in stock.

Pattenden (P.): The Pelican Sundial - Description of the Tables
O/P. 52 pages, 10 figs., 1980. A companion volume to Sundials at an Oxford College, this book is a detailed explanation of the tables on Turnbull's famous 'Pelican' sundial. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: KW1302 - BX6)  in stock.

Pearce (D.C.K.): The Society of Ornamental Turners Library Index
O/P. Published 1996. This is in 3 sections: Author Index (39 pages) Title Index (40 pages) and SOT Number Index (24 pages). A good bibliography on the subject, useful even if you are not a member of the society. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3062 - P3)  in stock.

Pearsall (R.): A Connoisseur's Guide to Antique Clocks and Watches
O/P. 127 pages, well illustrated in colour, 1997. A useful introduction to some excellent clocks and watches. Very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K240 - G1)  in stock.

Pearsall (R.): Collecting and Restoring Scientific Instruments
O/P. 278 pages, 127 illustrations, 1974. A good introduction to the wide range of scientific instruments made and their purpose. The appendices list instrument makers in eighteenth-century Britain and America as well as those working in London in 1843 and 1894. Good copy with dust jacket (very faded to spine). (Ref: K2482 - M1)  in stock.

Pearsall (R.): Collecting Mechanical Antiques
O/P. 197 pages, 92 illus., 1973. A good introduction to collecting typewriters, automata, telephones, cameras, mechanical toys and other gadgets. Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1042 - T1)  in stock.

Pearson (M.): The Beauty of Clocks
O/P. 96 pages, 143 colour illustrations, 1978. This book is useful for the illustrations that chart the development of longcase and bracket clocks as well as other English clocks. A very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K2380 - F4)  in stock.

Pearson (M.): The Beauty of Clocks
O/P. 96 pages, 143 colour illustrations, 1979. This book is useful for the illustrations that chart the development of longcase and bracket clocks as well as other English clocks. Good copy, poor dust jacket. (Ref: K385 - A3)  in stock.

Peate (I.C.): Clock and Watch Makers in Wales
O/P. 85 pages, 7 plates, 1st edition 1945. The first book with a listing of Welsh clock and watch makers. A very good copy of the first edition, now nicely hardbound in blue cloth, original card covers bound in. (Ref: K852 - Q1)  in stock.

Peate (I.C.): Clock and Watch Makers in Wales
O/P. 107 pages, 7 plates, 2nd edition 1960. A useful book with a listing of Welsh clock and watch makers. A fine copy with very good dust jacket (spine discoloured) (Ref: K548 - F5)  in stock.

Peate (I.C.): Clock and Watch Makers in Wales
O/P. 112 pages, 7 plates, 11 figs., 3rd edition, 1975. A useful book with a listing of Welsh clock and watch makers. A good copy of the hardback edition (bookplate on ffep), with good dust jacket (faded to spine). (Ref: K1043 - D1)  in stock.