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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] (Ref: K4607 - C2) in stock.
Price: £95.00 |
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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: £45.00 |
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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 very good copy, with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K664 - H6) in stock.
Price: £45.00 |
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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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Negretti & Zambra: A Treatise on Meteorological Instruments
S/H. 176 pages, reprint of a book first published in 1864. A detailed work describing the principles and construction of barometers, hygrometers, rain gauges, anemometers, ozonometers and other meteorological instruments. Very good copy, paperback. (Ref: K2310 - K1) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Nelthropp (H.L.): A Treatise on Watch-Work Past and Present
O/P. 310 pages, figures, 1st and only edition, 1873. A well written book by one of the leading collectors of his time, written with the help of George Blackie - a watchmaker. The book includes a translation of Lalande's 1755 treatise on the pitching of wheels and pinions that was first published in Lepaute's Traité d'Horlogerie. A fairly good copy, clean internally, original cloth, binding a bit loose, cloth worn through along part of spine and corners, wear to boards. Sold at a sensible price. (Ref: K691 - Q1) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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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: £25.00 |
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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.
Price: £80.00 |
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Nixseaman (A.J.): The Clock That Changed Hands - Discovered in Cambridge
O/P. 40 pages, illus., 1956. The history of a turret clock made by William Clement and dated 1671. A very good copy. Card covers. (Ref: K2959 - BX8) in stock.
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Norgate (J.), Norgate (M.) & Hudson (F.): Dunfermline Clockmakers up to 1900
O/P. 139 pages, 149 plates, signed by author, 1982. A well researched and detailed account of the clock and watch makers and retailers in this Scottish town. A very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K2419 - Y3) in stock.
Price: £45.00 |
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Nott (H.E.) & Hudleston (C.R.): An 18th Century Clock at the Council House, Bristol; with Notes on Clock and Watchmakers in Bristol
O/P. Pages 176 - 191, 1 plate, 1936. An early work on the watch & clockmakers of Bristol, contained in a volume of Transactions of the Bristol and Gloucestershire Archaeological Society. Good copy, card covers (front cover creased). (Ref: K5099 - Y1) in stock.
Price: £5.00 |
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Nuttall (R.H.): The Arthur Frank Loan Collection - Early Scientific Instruments
O/P. 60 pages, illustrated, 1973. The catalogue of a large collection of scientific instruments collected by Arthur Frank, a trained optician and optical instrument maker. Good copy. (Ref: K2748 - BX12) in stock.
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Nutting (W.): The Clock Book
O/P. 312 pages, 250 photographs, 1935. A description of English, European and American antique clocks and a list of their makers. A good copy. (Ref: K2575 - H4) in stock.
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Odmark (A.L.): Patents for Inventions Abridgements of Specifications Class 139 Watches, Clocks and Other Timepieces 1901 - 1930
O/P. Facsimile edition, 1979. This is volume 2 only, covering the period 1901 - 1930 (volume 1 covered the period 1855 - 1900). These abridgements, published by the British Patent Office are a very useful resource for researchers interested in mechanical and electrical clocks and watches. If you find something of interest then the full patent may be obtained from the Patent Office. A very good copy. (Ref: K3951 - S1) in stock.
Price: £35.00 |
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O'Malley (M.): Keeping Watch - A History of American Time
O/P. 384 pages, illus., reprinted 1996. A crucial part of the development of America from a rural to a modern industrial society was the introduction of accurate timekeeping and standard time. The author argues that this was a momentous development leading to the harsh ethic of punctuality and an unprecedented degree of labour regimentation. Good copy, paperback. (Ref: K3506 - T1) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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Ord-Hume (A.W.J.G.): Clockwork Music
O/P. 334 pages, illus., 1973. The subtitle describes the book well: An Illustrated History of Mechanical Musical Instruments from the Musical Box to the Pianola, from Automaton Lady Virginal Players to the Orchestrion. A good copy, showing signs of use, good dust jacket. (Ref: K229 - H6) in stock.
Price: £10.00 |
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 | Ortenburger (R.): Black Forest Clocks
NEW. 268 pages, illustrated, 1991. An excellent book covering the development of clocks made in the Black Forest over 300 years, illustrated with over 600 different examples. With dust jacket. (Ref: N232) in stock.
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 | Ovens (R.) & Sleath (S.): Time in Rutland - a History and Gazeteer of the Bells, Scratch Dials, Sundials and Clocks of Rutland
NEW. 400 pages, illustrated, 2002. A very comprehensive book, with a wealth of information for horologists and campanologists, about England's smallest county. The book has a gazeteer of all bells, sundials and turret clocks known to be in Rutland and a biographical listing of all Rutland clockmakers plus notes on clockmakers from outside the county who made clocks which are now located in the county. A useful section is devoted to information about British bell founders who supplied bells to Rutland - this information is not easily available elsewhere. A good book which deserves a place on your bookshelf. With dust jacket. (Ref: N234) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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Overton (G.L.): Clocks and Watches
O/P. 127 pages, 27 figures, 1922. A good introduction to the subject, written as part of the Pitman "Common Commodities and Industries" series. A very good copy with fair dust jacket. (Ref: K1938 - E5) in stock.
Price: £9.00 |
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Palmer (B.): A Treasury of American Clocks
O/P. 371 pages, 558 illustrations, 1967. A good, well illustrated survey to a wide range of American clocks. The book also includes a list of over 6,000 American clockmakers. A good copy with worn dust jacket. (Ref: K235 - Q2) in stock.
Price: £15.00 |
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