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Rose (R.E.): Looking After your Antique Clock
O/P. 32 pages, 19 figs., no date. A useful booklet for the owner with details of how to set up, wind and regulate different types of clocks with notes on hand setting and strike correction. A very good copy. Card covers. (Ref: K2522 - BX17)  in stock.

Rossel (J.) et al: Modern Methods of Measuring Intervals of Time
O/P. 46 pages, illus., 1956. The English language edition of La Suisse Horlogere for March 1956 containing 8 papers on modern methods of measuring time (ie atomic clocks, dating items using carbon 14, etc.), including one by Louis Essen on the NPL Caesium Standard. Good copy (corners bumped, spine worn), card covers. (Ref: K4837 - X1)  in stock.

Royer-Collard (F.B.): Skeleton Clocks
O/P. 154 pages, illus., 1st edition, 1969. The first book on skeleton clocks and still a useful reference source. A very good copy (bookplate on ffep). No dust jacket. (Ref: K784 - D2)  in stock.

Rudolph (J.S.): Make Your Own Working Paper Clock
O/P. 40 pages, illustrated, 1983. The preface, by Isaac Asimov, is followed by instructions and pages of thick card which when cut out and assembled make a working weight-driven pendulum wall clock - all you need to complete the clock is wire (for the arbors), glue, string and sand (for the weight). Have fun! Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3819 - L3)  in stock.

Ryder (S.H.) & Eric (C.): Music in Time: A Special Exhibition of Musical Boxes
O/P. 80 pages, illustrated, 1990. The catalogue of an exhibition, all 64 items are illustrated and described. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2947 - M3)  in stock.