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Verbaandert (J.): Clepsydre électrique destinée à l'intercomparaison des chronomètres et à la determination de leur état par comparaison avec les signaux horaires de temps moyen
O/P. 10 pages, illus., 1956. Description of a phase displacement device used to determine the time of a chronometer to an accuracy of a hundredth of a second. Communication No. 96 de l'Observatoire Royal de Belgique. A very good copy, paper covers. [French language] (Ref: K4741 - BX6)  in stock.

Verbaandert (J.): Examen comparatif des résultats obtenus au moyen du chronomètre électronique Cintel et du chronographe Belin dans les services horaires de l'Observatoire Royal de Belgique
O/P. 10 pages, illus., 1954. A comparison of the results obtained by means of the Cintel electronic chronometer and the Belin chronograph in the time service of the Royal Observatory. Communication No. 67 de l'Observatoire Royal de Belgique. A very good copy, paper covers. [French language] (Ref: K4740 - BX6)  in stock.

Verhagen (C.): Van Gnomon Tot Precisie-Uurwerk
O/P. 96 pages, illus., 1948. The development of time measuring instruments from the sundial to the precision clock. Card covers. [Dutch language] (Ref: K3115 - BX15)  in stock.

Vérité (P.): L'Horloge Monumentale de la Cathédrale de Beauvais
O/P. 31 pages, illus., 1963. A guide to the Beauvais cathedral clock and how to read its many dials. Good copy. Card covers. [French language] (Ref: K3157 - BX15)  in stock.

Vérité (P.): L'Horloge Monumentale de la Cathédrale de Beauvais
O/P. 31 pages, illus., 1946. A guide to the Beauvais cathedral clock and how to read its many dials. Good copy. Card covers. [French language] (Ref: K3156 - BX15)  in stock.

Verlet (P.): La Mesure du Temps
O/P. 124 pages, illus., 1970. A nicely bound book illustrating and describing some fine clocks and watches. A 'hors commerce' copy produced for distribution by the Crédit Lyonnais Bank. A very good copy in matching cloth covered slipcase. [French language] (Ref: K3205 - P3)  in stock.

Vernon (J.): The Grandfather Clock Maintenance Manual
O/P. 103 pages, 31 figs., 8 plates, 1983. A useful well written book for those starting out in the hobby. Good copy with dust jacket. (Ref: K1056 - E3)  in stock.

Vraa (M.) & Tornvig (B.): Manden I Uret
O/P. 31 pages, illus., 1994. The Man in the Clock: Jan Hermansen looks after the clock and its bells in Copenhagen Town Hall. The quarter striking turret clock in the tower, with 4 dials, is driven by an electric motor and controlled by a master clock on the ground floor. A good copy. [Danish language, sold with English typewritten translation] (Ref: K4814 - R2)  in stock.

Walker (J.E.S.): Hull and East Riding Clocks
O/P. 96 pages, illus., 1982. This exhibition catalogue includes a directory of makers for Hull and the East Riding of Yorkshire before 1900. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K318 - D2)  in stock.

Walker (P.): Woodworking Tools
O/P. 32 pages, illustrated, reprinted1988. A useful introduction to collecting woodworking tools. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K5231 - BX9)  in stock.

Wallis (R.V.) & Wallis (P.J.): Biobibliograpy of British Mathematics and its Applications Part II 1701 - 1760
O/P. 502 pages, figs., 1986. A useful bibliography as it includes the works of scientific instrument making authors such as George Adams, Henry Gregory, Thomas Wright and Francis Hauksbee as well as clockmakers such as William Dutton and George Graham. Fine copy. (Ref: K4235 - G6)  in stock.

[Waltham Watch Co.]: Waltham Watch Papers volumes I & II
O/P. 31 + 29 pages, no date (1970's ?). In 1862 the Waltham Watch Company commenced issuing technical papers original published elsewhere. Volume 1 is a reprint of Charles Frodsham's On the Laws of Isochronism of the Balance Spring, …"; volume 2 contains items on Compensation of the Balance, Effect of Magnetism on Time-Pieces, The Chronometer and its Adjustment and Watch Jewelling. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4983 - BX11)  in stock.

[Waltham]: Watch and Clock Material 1936 Edition
O/P. 88 pages, illus., 1936. A parts catalogue issued by the Waltham Watch Company, a useful book for Waltham enthusiasts and restorers. A good copy showing significant signs of use. Card covers, spiral bound. (Ref: K4422 - H1)  in stock.

Ward (F.A.B.): Clocks & Watches 1: Weight-Driven Clocks and 2: Spring -Driven
O/P. 2 volumes each illustrating and describing 20 items in the collection of the Science Museum. Published 1973 and 1972. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K3131 - V2)  in stock.

Ward (F.A.B.): The Clocks of the Victoria and Albert Museum
O/P. 13 pages, 20 photographs, 1975. An introduction to some fine clocks at the V&A museum in London. This article is an offprint from Antiquarian Horology. Good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1372 - BX3)  in stock.

Ward (F.A.B.): The Clocks of the Victoria and Albert Museum
O/P. 13 pages, 20 photographs, 1975. An introduction to some fine clocks at the V&A museum in London. This article is an offprint from Antiquarian Horology. A very good copy, now nicely bound in half leather with gilt lettering to the spine, original card covers bound in. (Ref: K4078 - M2)  in stock.

Ward (F.A.B.): The Clocks & Watches of the Victoria and Albert Museum
O/P. 27 pages, 52 photographs, 1978. An introduction to some fine clocks and watches at the V&A museum in London. Two articles first printed in Antiquarian Horology. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K4799 - BX2)  in stock.

Ward (F.A.B.): Timepkeepers
O/P. A small booklet produced by the Science Museum, London in 1963 describing and illustrating (in colour) 20 fine clocks, watches, sundials and sand glasses in their collection. Card covers. (Ref: K2502 - BX5)  in stock.