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Robey (J.) Editor: Your Time - Including the Contribution of Northwest England to the Development of Clocks and Watches
S/H. 136 pages, illustrated in colour, 2008. The catalogue of an exhibition organised by the Northern Section of the Antiquarian Horological Society, with interesting introductions on Chronometers, Watchmaking in Prescot & South Lancashire, Edward Massey's Lever Escapement, Unfinished or Raw Movements, Turret Clocks and the Lancashire Watch Company by Edward Powell, Alan Smith, Alan Treherne and Chris McKay. The interesting text and good illustrations of the 127 exhibits mean that this will be a useful reference book in the years to come. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3640 - H3)  in stock.

Robinson (R.W.) & Burt (H.B.): The Willard House and Clock Museum and The Willard Family Clockmakers
O/P. 262 pages, over 370 illustrations, 1996. A detailed description of the most complete collection of Willard clocks in existence and the history of the property (now the museum) where the Willard brothers learned and practiced their trade. Fine copy with fine dust jacket. (Ref: K2925 - M3)  in stock.

Robinson (T.R.): Modern Clocks, Their Repair and Maintenance
O/P. 193 pages, 148 figures, 2nd edition, 1942. A book about clock movements produced in the 1920's and 30's with good information on electric clocks and movements of the period. The book has a chapter of drawings of electric and clockwork driven clock movements in production in 1939. Good copy, no dust jacket. (Ref: K782 - C2)  in stock.

Robinson (T.R.): Modern Watch Repairing and Adjusting
O/P. 118 pages, 123 figures, 1st edition, not dated but early 1930's. Useful chapters on watch repairing written by a Swiss expert with additional chapters by Robinson. With remains of dust jacket. (Ref: K720 - C2)  in stock.

Rogers (B.) & Taylor (S.): Eight Day Wood Movement Shelf Clocks - Their Cases, Their Movements, Their Makers
O/P. 60 pages, 154 illus., 1993. An interesting book on these early American clocks. Card covers. (Ref: K3282 - W1)  in stock.

Rogers (R.M.) : Trumbull County Clock Industry, 1812 - 1835
O/P. 52 pages, illustrated, 1991. A detailed, well researched account of the clockmakers of Trumbull County, Ohio who make wooden movements for longcase and shelf clocks. A fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K3635 - H1)  in stock.

Roiz (P.): Libro de Reloges Solares
O/P. 124 pages, figs., facsimile reprint, 1985. Originally published in Valencia in 1575 this is a very early treatise on dialling. Card covers. [Spanish language] (Ref: K3168 - BX16)  in stock.

Ronan (C.A.): Clocks and Watches
O/P. 64 pages, published in the mid 1960's. A small educational booklet charting the measurement of time from sundials through to the atomic clock. (Ref: K264 - BX2)  in stock.

Ronan (C.A.): Greenwich Observatory - 300 Years of Astronomy
O/P. 63 pages, 16 colour plates, 1975. The catalogue of an exhibition held to mark the tercentenary of Greenwich Observatory telling the story of Britain's oldest scientific institution. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1984 - E3)  in stock.

Rooney (D.): Ruth Belville - The Greenwich Time Lady
S/H. 192 pages, illustrated, 2008. An interesting book telling the story of how the Belville family sold accurate time to their subscribers in central London from 1836 to 1940 using an 18th century pocket chronometer. Fine copy (presentation inscription signed by author of half-title page) with fine dust jacket. (Ref: K3744 - V1)  in stock.

Rooseboom (M.): Microscopium
O/P. 59 pages, 115 illustrations, 1956. An erudite introduction to optical microscopy from the beginnings to 1956. The historical synopsis is followed by sections on optical design, illumination, microscope design and construction, the phase-contrast microscope and discoveries with the microscope of importance to medical science. A very good copy in original cardboard box. (Ref: K4565 - Z3)  in stock.

Rose (R.E.): English Dial Clocks
O/P. 255 pages, 137 plates, 2nd edition reprinted 1994. The standard work on tavern & other dial clocks, also useful for its information on the Thwaites numbering system. The 2nd edition has two new chapters - 'Unusual Dial Clocks' and 'The Later Years' (late 19th and 20th century). A fine copy with fine dust jacket. (Ref: K1235 - H2)  in stock.

Rose (R.E.): English Dial Clocks
O/P. 198 pages, 98 plates, 1st edition 1978. The standard work on tavern & other dial clocks, also useful for its information on Thwaites numbering system. A good copy with good dust jacket (wear to top of spine). (Ref: K266 - E1)  in stock.

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.