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Playtner (H.R.): An Analysis of the Lever Escapement
O/P. 57 pages, 28 figures, 1910. Originally written as a lecture for the Canadian Watchmakers' and Retail Jewelers' Association, An Analysis of the Lever Escapement was first published as a book in 1895 and brought the author international acclaim. A very good copy, cloth worn to head and foot of spine. (Ref: K2229 - P1) in stock.
Price: £25.00 |
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 | Plomp (R.): Spring-driven Dutch Pendulum Clocks 1637 - 1710
NEW. 251 pages, 134 clocks illustrated, 1979. A good book showing the early development of Dutch clocks including the exchange of designs between London and Amsterdam. The book includes a chart for dating Hague clocks. With dust jacket.
* Was £50.00, now on special offer at £25.00 *
(Ref: N246) in stock.
Price: £25.00 |
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Pollard (D.): The Astronomical Clockmaker Edward Cockey, & other Warminster Horologists
O/P. 320 pages, 370 illus., limited edition of 500 copies, 1998. This book contributes to our knowledge of the Cockey family as well as collating all previously published information. The section on other Warminster clockmakers is also useful. Very good copy, soft bound. (Ref: K247 - G3) in stock.
Price: £50.00 |
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Ponsford (C.N.): Devon Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. 360 pages, 12 figs., 47 plates, 1985. A good book with lots of information about clock and watch making in Devon with notes on Devonshire makers. A good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1288 - D2) in stock.
Price: £45.00 |
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Ponsford (C.N.): Time in Exeter
O/P. 200 pages, 50 illustrations, hardback, 1st edition, 1978. A well researched book on the history of 700 years of clockmaking in Exeter. Biographical details are given for more than 300 makers. A good copy with bookplate inside front cover and a dust jacket. (Ref: K812 - D1) in stock.
Price: £45.00 |
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Ponsford, Scott & Authers: Clocks and Clockmakers of Tiverton
O/P. 61 pages plus 3-page index, 1st edition, 1977. A useful reference for this Devon town. A good copy, covers discoloured. Card covers. (Ref: K1370 - BX3) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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[Popular Progress]: British Made Goods for the Watchmaker and Jeweller
O/P. 71 pages, illus., no date (1960's or 1970's ?). A catalogue (not priced) of the 'Popular Progress' brand of tools and materials for the watchmaker and jeweller. Paper covers. (Ref: K3331 - BX16) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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Postage Stamps:
. For postage stamps with horological designs please go to Royal Mail in the alpabetical listing of books. (Ref: PS1) in stock.
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Powell (F.E.): Electric Bells and Alarms
O/P. 55 pages, 55 figures, no date (circa 1900). The book includes a scheme for modifying a clockwork dial clock for use as an alarm clock with battery driven bell. Good copy, card covers, wear to edges and corners. (Ref: K4876 - BX18) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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 | Price (F.G. Hilton): The Signs of Old Lombard Street
O/P. xiv, 112 pages, 60 illustrations, 1 folding map, 1st edition, printed on recto only, [ 1887 ]. Lombard Street historically was always associated with goldsmiths and more recently bankers. The signs date from the 17th and 18th centuries. A very good copy, first few pages with light foxing, new endpapers, original boards worn with new corners. A rare book. (Ref: K4683 - H7) in stock.
Price: £75.00 |
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 | Priestley (P.T.): Early Watch Case Makers of England 1631 - 1720
O/P. 89 pages, illus., 2000. A carefully researched publication with detailed information on over 200 watch case makers, 11 working in Liverpool the remainder in London. The book also discusses the factors affecting trade during the period, including the Great Fire of London. An essential book for researchers. Hardback. (Ref: N922) in stock.
Price: £60.00 |
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Priestley (P.T.): Early Watch Case Makers of England 1631 - 1720
O/P. 89 pages, illus., 2000. A carefully researched publication with detailed information on over 200 watch case makers, 11 working in Liverpool the remainder in London. The book also discusses the factors affecting trade during the period, including the Great Fire of London. An essential book for researchers. A very good copy, hardback. (Ref: K3287 - H7) in stock.
Price: £40.00 |
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Priestley (P.T.): Watch Case Makers of England: A History and Register of Gold and Silver Watch Case makers of England 1720-1920
O/P. 216 pages, 126 figures, 1994. The first half of the book is a detailed review of watch case making, including the development of case styles and watch bow shapes together with a history of English hallmarking and the location and history of the case making trade. The second half of the book contains a fully detailed list of watch case makers and their marks. An essential book for all English pocket watch enthusiasts. A very good copy (inscription on title page), soft covers. (Ref: KW962 - N3) in stock.
Price: £25.00 |
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Priestley (P.T.): Watch Case Makers of England: A History and Register of Gold and Silver Watch Case makers of England 1720-1920
O/P. 216 pages, 126 figures, 1994. The first half of the book is a detailed review of watch case making, including the development of case styles and watch bow shapes together with a history of English hallmarking and the location and history of the case making trade. The second half of the book contains a fully detailed list of watch case makers and their marks. An essential book for all English pocket watch enthusiasts. Very good copy of the hardback edition which was limited to 100 copies. (Ref: K4977 - G4) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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 | Prinz (I.) editor: Slide Rules in the Arithmeum - The Schuitema Collection
NEW. 243 pages, illustrated, 2013. An interesting, well illustrated, new book about slide rules, with chapters on the invention of logarithms, the history of slide rules, slide rule manufacture and slide rules for special purposes, followed by descriptions and photographs of a wide range of rules. Card covers. (Ref: N3526) in stock.
Price: £25.00 |
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Proudfoot (C.) & Walker (P.): Woodworking Tools
O/P. 160 pages, 152 illustrations, 1984. A good book for collectors of woodworking tools, especially for British and American planes, and braces and other drilling tools. There is also a chapter on decorated and dated tools. Very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K5233 - Q1) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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 | Pryce (W.T.R.) & Davies (T.A.): Samuel Roberts Clock Maker
O/P. 450 pages, 129 figs., 1985. The definitive work on Samuel Roberts, an eighteenth-century craftsman in the Welsh rural community of Llanfair Caereinion. Roberts produced about 600 clocks and his Account Book for the period 1755 - 1774 is reproduced as an appendix. A very good copy of an excellent book, with good dust jacket.
* Was £15.00, now on special offer at £5.00 *
(Ref: K777 - E6) in stock.
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 | Putelat (P.) & Gagnaire (P.): Cadrans Solaires des Alpes
O/P. 96 pages, illustrated, 1993. A beautifully illustrated volume with colour photographs of 116 dials in the French and Italian Alps. A fine copy. [French language] (Ref: K4267 - Y1) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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 | Putelat (P.) & Tournesol (A.): Cadrans Solaires des Hautes-Alpes
O/P. 96 pages, illustrated, 1992. A beautifully illustrated volume with colour photographs of 89 dials in the high Alps. A fine copy. [French language] (Ref: K4268 - K1) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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Quill (H.): John Harrison, Copley Medallist and the £20,000 Longitude prize
O/P. 26 pages, 21 figs., 1976. Published in commemoration of the bicentenary of the death of John Harrison, 24th March 1776. An interesting review of the life of the famous chronometer pioneer and the longitude prize. A very good copy, card covers a little faded.
* Was £8.00, now on special offer at £3.00 *
(Ref: K248 - BX2) in stock.
Price: £3.00 |
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