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[Smithsonian Institution]: Contributions from the Museum of History and Technology
O/P. 201 pages, illus., 1959. The bookcomprises Papers 1 - 11 and includes two papers relevant to horology:
Battison (E.A.): The Auburndale Watch Company
Price (D.J.de S.): On the Origins of Clockwork. Perpetual Motion Devices, and the Compass
A good copy. (Ref: K3044 - N3)  in stock.

Snell (M.): Clocks and Clockmakers of Salisbury - 600 Years of Skill and Invention
O/P. 280 pages, 235 plates, figs., 1986. An excellent book on the clocks, watches and makers of Salisbury and South Wiltshire. The book has a section on turret clocks and lots of information about each clock and watch maker. A very good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1209 - D2)  in stock.

Snow (G.): Reference Book of Ithaca Calendar Clcoks
O/P. 59 pages, illustrated, no date. A small book reproducing text and illustrations from a catalogue of the Ithaca Calendar Clock Company. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K1814 - G7)  in stock.

Sobel (D.): Longitude
O/P. 184 pages, 1996. The true story of a lone genius (John Harrison) who solved the greatest scientific problem of his time. This book needs no introduction from me, it has sold millions of copies. A very good copy of the hardback edition, with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K1201 - N1)  in stock.

Sobel (D.) & Andrewes (W.J.H.): The Illustrated Longitude
O/P. 216 pages, illustrated, 1999. The true story of a lone genius (John Harrison) who solved the greatest scientific problem of his time. This book needs no introduction from me, it has sold millions of copies. A fine copy of the paperback edition. (Ref: KW2411 - H6)  in stock.

Société D'Horlogerie De Langendorf (Suisse): Sales Catalogue for 1914
O/P. 23 pages, illustrated, no date. A sales catalogue, of pocket watches and wristwatches, for this Swiss company with a separate 8-page price list (in Lira) dated June 1914. Catalogue in good condition (small tear to card covers), the price list also good but half of final page is missing. [Italian language] (Ref: K3273 - BX16)  in stock.

[Société Jersiaise]: Jersey Names on Long-Case Clocks
O/P. 4 pages, 1980. A listing of Jersey clockmakers in a small museum booklet with the title The Jersey kitchen (La Tchuîsinne Jèrriaise). Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K5071 - BX5)  in stock.

[Sotheby's]: An Important Collection of Gold Snuff Boxes, Watches and Objects of Vertu, The Property of Sir A. Chester Beatty Parts 1 & 2
O/P. 2 catalogues, a two part sale, 341 lots in total, many illustrated some in colour. Very good copies, card covers. [Sale @ London 03/12/1962 & 17/06/1963] (Ref: A304)  in stock.

[Sotheby's]: Fine Watches from the Atwood Collection
O/P. 370 lots, many illustrated. Seth G. Atwood, founder of the Time Museum (now closed and dispersed) formed the finest horological collection in the world. This sale of watches was a result of the rationalisation of the collection and is a complete cross-section of watches made between the 16th and 20th centurues. Good copy, card covers. [Sale @ New York 11/12/1986] (Ref: A312)  in stock.

[Sotheby's]: The Justice Warren Shepro Collection of Clocks
O/P. 137 pages, 145 lots all illustrated, 2001. The catalogue of a famous collection sold in New York. Shepro collected early European table clocks, English lantern, bracket and longcase clocks and French clocks including those with fine Boulle cases. A useful reference book for the enthusiast. Hardback, a fine copy with very good dust jacket. [Sale @ New York 26/04/2001] (Ref: AW265)  in stock.

[Sotheby's]: The Percy Webster Collection (bound)
O/P. Two illustrated auction catalogues for the sale of the important collection of clocks and watches formed by Percy Webster, held on 27 May and 19 October 1954. A good set, with ink annotations for price and buyer, now nicely bound in green rexine with gilt lettering to front and spine, original card covers bound in. [London 27/05/1954 & 19/10/1954] (Ref: AW478)  in stock.

[Sotheby's]: The Percy Webster Collection
O/P. Two illustrated auction catalogues for the sale of the important collection of clocks and watches formed by Percy Webster, held on 27 May and 19 October 1954. A very good set still in original card covers (covers a little loose). [London 27/05/1954 & 19/10/1954] (Ref: A202)  in stock.

[South Bend Watch Company]: Watch Movement Manufacture
O/P. 64 pages, illustrated, reprinted 2005. A reprint of selected articles, on 'Watch Movement Manufacture' and 'Watch Case Manufacture' from Machinery Magazine originally published in 1912. A fine copy, paperback with laminated covers. (Ref: K2254 - BX1)  in stock.

[Spon]: Workshop Receipts for Manufacturers Mechanics & Scientific Amateurs
O/P. 450 pages, 66 figs, 1888. A single volume covering all kinds of subjects. Cloth on spine splitting at head and foot, corners bumped, binding a bit loose, but internally it is in clean condition. (Ref: K2128 - Z2)  in stock.

[Spon]: Workshop Receipts for Manufacturers Mechanics & Scientific Amateurs
O/P. Volume 2 only (of 4): Dyes and Dying - Japanning. 544 pages, 259 figs., 1932. A good copy, but the covers are lightly stained. (Ref: K1950 - C2)  in stock.

Sposato (K.A.): The Dictionary of American Clock and Watch Makers
O/P. 190 pages, 1983. A list of American makers with location and dates, together with cross references to other sources of information (including photographs) to the maker and his work. Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K3239 - W3)  in stock.

St. Louis Clock & Silverware Company: Twelfth Annual Catalogue 1904 (Clocks)
O/P. 86 pages, illustrated, no date. A 1960's reprint of the clock section of the priced catalogue issued by the St. Louis Clock & Silverware Company in 1904 to coincide with the World's Fair which opened in St. Louis on 1st May 1904. The catalogue includes American clocks of all types, some with imported French marble cases, as well as Black Forest cuckoo clocks and porcelain clocks from the Royal German Pottery in Bonn. An interesting historical record for the researcher and enthusiast. Card covers. (Ref: K1628 - BX5)  in stock.