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Naas (R.): Watches International 2005
O/P. 544 pages, illustrated, 2005. An American annual of the world's finest wristwatches, with in-depth profiles of over 70 of the world's leading brands and a technical description of their newest (i.e. in 2005) products. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K5170 - A2) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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Naas (R.): Watches International 2007
O/P. 592 pages, illustrated, 2007. An American annual of the world's finest wristwatches, with in-depth profiles of over 70 of the world's leading brands and a technical description of their newest (i.e. in 2007) products. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K5171 - W3) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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 | Nachet (A.): Collection Nachet
O/P. 145 pages, 16 plates, facsimile reprint, number 184 of 300 copies, 1976. Originally published in 1929 this book documents the famous Nachet collection of scientific instruments (mainly microscopes) and library of books on microscopes. The collection was sold and dispersed in 1971. The book has four sections: The invention of the microscope; description of the scientific instruments in the collection; catalogue of the books; list of instrument makers and important persons in the microscope world. A very good copy (bookplate inside front cover) with fair dust jacket. [French language]
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(Ref: K4607 - C2) in stock.
Price: £150.00 |
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Nardin (R.): Les Chronomètres de Marine Ulysse Nardin
S/H. 158 pages, illustrated, 1994. This is the only book I know of about the chronometers of the famous Swiss business, Ulysse Nardin. The first 132 pages, by Raymond Nardin, open with a brief history of the quest for accurate timekeeping at sea from 1708 to1803, plus details of the Nardin family between 1803 and 1846, followed by a detailed account of the Ulysse Nardin business from its founding in 1846 up to 1975. The second part of the book by Estelle Fallet is a detailed study of the chronometer activities of Paul-David Nardin (Ulysse Nardin's son) between 1876 and 1918. Fine copy, card covers. [French language] (Ref: K5158 - F1) in stock.
Price: £65.00 |
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NAWCC: Bulletin - volume 13
O/P. A single bound volume published in 1989 by the NAWCC, being a reprint of volume 13 of the NAWCC Bulletin (Bulletins 131 - 142 first issued between December 1967 and October 1969). Good condition.
* Was £10.00, now on special offer at £5.00 *
(Ref: J2384 - P1) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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NAWCC: Bulletin - volume 14
O/P. A single bound volume published in 1989 by the NAWCC, being a reprint of volume 14 of the NAWCC Bulletin (Bulletins 143 - 154 first issued between December 1969 and October 1971). Good condition.
* Was £10.00, now on special offer at £5.00 *
(Ref: J1430 - P3) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Neale (J.A.): Joseph and Thomas Windmills
O/P. [14 pages], illustrated, 1987. A good article, reprinted from Antiquarian Horology, about the life and work of Joseph Windmills and his son, Thomas. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2365 - BX10) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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 | Neale (J.A.): Joseph and Thomas Windmills Clock and Watch Makers 1671 - 1737
O/P. 320 pages, 248 b&w and 12 colour illus., 1999. This book traces the rise of the Windmills' business, describes their clocks and watches in detail and provides information on their family and associates. An important book about one of Britain's most respected clockmaking families. A fine copy with fine dust jacket.
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(Ref: K2116 - E2) in stock.
Price: £125.00 |
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Needham (J.): Clerks and Craftsmen in China and the West
O/P. 470 pages, 99 illustrations, 1970. A collection of lectures/essays by the great China scholar Joseph Needham, including: Astronomy in Classical China, The Chinese Contribution to Science and Technology, The Missing Link in Horological History: A Chinese Contribution, The Chinese Contribution to the Development of the Mariner's Compass and many more. The horological essay is interesting as the author credits the Chinese with inventing the concept of an escapement. A good copy, spine faded. (Ref: K3030 - P2) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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Needham (J.), Gwei-Djen (L.), Combridge (J.H.) & Major (J.S.): The Hall of Heavenly Records - Korean Astronomical Instruments and Clocks 1380 - 1780
O/P. 201 pages, illustrated, 1st edition 1986. Between the 14th and 18th centuries, there was created under the Yi Dynasty in Korea a remarkable series of astronomical instruments, star-charts and clocks. This book demonstrates the context, purpose, nature and specific workings of these early instruments. Very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K1909 - G3) in stock.
Price: £50.00 |
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Needham (J.), Ling (W.) & Price (D.J.): Heavenly Clockwork, The Great Astronomical Clocks of Medieval China - A Missing Link in Horological History
O/P. 254 pages, 71 figs., 1st edition, 1960. Chinese water-driven clocks with a form of mechanical escapement pre-date the first mechanical clocks in the West by 600 years. A detailed scholarly book, with an appendix on Chinese horary systems. A fine copy, with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K664 - H6) in stock.
Price: £60.00 |
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 | Negretti & Zambra: A Treatise on Meteorological Instruments
NEW. 176 pages, reprint of a book first published in 1864. A detailed work describing the principles and construction of barometers, hygrometers, rain guages, anemometers, ozonometers and other meteorological instruments. Paperback. (Ref: N224) in stock.
Price: £7.95 |
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Newman (S.): The Christchurch Fusee Chain Gang
S/H. 256 pages, 30 illustrations, 2010. This book is a detailed study of poverty, survival and bygone trades; and explores the significance of watch making and other cottage industries that helped to keep the people of Christchurch out of the clutches of poverty. The author explores the significance of the fusee chain and what this industry meant to the inhabitants of Christchurch. A good study on fusee chain making, with details of the manufacturers and their employees. Fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K2209 - A1) in stock.
Price: £12.00 |
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Nicholls (A.): Clocks in Colour
O/P. 204 pages, 83 pates, 33 figs, 1978. A well illustrated book showing clocks from all over the world. Good copy with dust jacket. (Ref: K225 - E5) in stock.
Price: £4.00 |
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Nicholls (A.): English Bracket and Mantel Clocks
O/P. 160 pages, 112 illustrations, 1981. A good book about bracket and mantel clocks from before 1700 through to the late Victorian period. Information includes the numbering system of several makers. Very good copy with good dust jacket (faded to spine). (Ref: K226 - E3) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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Nicholls (A.) & Good (R.): Clocks and Watches in Colour
O/P. 218 pages, 86 plates, 1985. Illustrates clocks from Europe, America, Japan and China. A good introduction to the subject. With dust jacket. (Ref: K227 - E5) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Nicklin (T.): Studies in Egyptian Chronology - Part 1: a revised text on Manetho's dynasties
O/P. 74 pages, 1928. If you need to get the Egyptian dynasties and rulers in order, and do not know Athosis from Horemheb then this is the book for you! Good copy. (Ref: K3353 - T2) in stock.
Price: £25.00 |
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![[Nicole, Nielsen & Co., Ltd]: High-Class English Watches](N5166.jpg "[Nicole, Nielsen & Co., Ltd]: High-Class English Watches") | [Nicole, Nielsen & Co., Ltd]: High-Class English Watches
NEW. 33 pages, illustrated, limited edition of 350 copies, 2002. A reprint of a Nicole, Nielson catalogue of circa 1910 illustrating many different pocket watches and their prices. Nicole, Nielsen & Co. made high quality watches for Dent and Frodsham amongst others. Card covers. (Ref: N5166) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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 | Niehaus (J.J.): A Guide to Watch Holders
NEW. 40 pages, 57 illus., 1978. The only book on the subject, showing a wide range of antique and modern watch stands. Card covers. (Ref: N628) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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 | Niehüser (E.): French Bronze Clocks, 1700 - 1830 - A Study of Figural Images
NEW. 267 pages, well illustrated in colour and black and white, 1999. An interesting book showing clocks with bronze figures, with the symbolism of each one explained - Gods, Heroes and Muses, Cupid and Venus, Noble Savages and Genre Scenes. The book also has a directory of 1365 documented French bronze clocks with references to the literature where more information can be found. A very useful book if you want to research your clock. With dust jacket. (Ref: N397) in stock.
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