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Hawkins (J.B.): Thomas Cole & Victorian Clockmaking
O/P. 256 pages, illus., 1975. The standard reference book on the life and work of Thomas Cole who made some fabulous clocks before his death from typhoid in 1864. Cole is probably the best clockmaker of the early Victorian period famed for the elegance of his designs and the quality of his engraving. This book is also very useful for the horology extracts from the 1851 and 1862 London exhibitions, and the 1855 Paris exhibition. A clean copy, wear to spine, no dust jacket. (Ref: BB285)  in stock.

Hirst Brothers & Co. : Catalogue of Clocks
O/P. 93 pages, illus., 1982. This is a reprint of the clocks and watches section, from the Hirst Brothers and Company of Manchester catalogue, circa 1910. The clocks are mainly German and American with a large selection of "Vienna Regulators". A useful book for dating early 20th century clocks. Good copy, card covers a little marked. (Ref: BB302)  in stock.

Howse (D.) & Hutchinson (B.): The Clocks and Watches of Captain James Cook 1769 - 1969
O/P. 64 pages, illus., 1969. A reprint of 4 articles originally published in Antiquarian Horology. A detailed review of Cook's pendulum clocks and marine timekeepers, their use by Cook and their subsequent histories. Cook's accurate navigation is because of the clocks and chronometers he carried, including 'K1' by Larcum Kendall. Good internally, card covers marked. (Ref: BB281)  in stock.

Hunter (J.): Clocks
O/P. 160 pages, illustrated, 1991. A good introductory book on the subject which also includes a chapter on watches. A good copy with dust jacket. (Ref: BB184)  in stock.

Hurcomb (W.E.): The Wetherfield Collection of 222 Clocks
O/P. 95 pages, 2nd edition, 1929, illustrating clocks from this famous collection. A useful reference book. Contents good, covers a bit worn and marked. (Ref: BB323)  in stock.

Jagger (C.): Royal Clocks, The British Monarchy & its Timekeepers 1300 - 1900
O/P. 340 pages, well illustrated, 1983. A good copy of the softback edition (bookplate and inscription on front end paper) (Ref: BB117)  in stock.

Jagger (C.): The Artistry of the English Watch
O/P. 160 pages, 93 plates, 1988. A detailed well illustrated study of the design and decoration of English watchcases and movements from about 1600 to the Victorian era. With chapters on materials and techniques. Good copy with poor dust jacket. (Ref: BB324)  in stock.

Jagger (C.): The World's Great Clocks & Watches
O/P. 256 pages, well illustrated, reprinted 1981. A well known book which has been reprinted many times. A good copy, with good dust jacket. (Ref: BB81)  in stock.

Joy (E.T.): The Country Life Book of Clocks
O/P. 96 pages, 91 black & white illus., 1967. Another little book most useful for its photographs of English longcase and bracket clocks. A clean copy with worn dust jacket. (Ref: BB122)  in stock.

Leopold (J.H.): The Almanus Manuscript
O/P. 306 pages, illustrations and descriptions of 30 clocks, 1971. This book reproduces and translates the manuscript written in 1475, of Brother Paulus Almanus. He was entrusted with care of the clocks in Rome and made elaborate notes on the clocks he considered interesting. Clean copy, fair dust jacket. (Ref: BB245)  in stock.

Lloyd (H.A.): Chats on Old Clocks
O/P. 186 pages, 74 plates, 1951. This is one of Lloyd's earlier books but is still well worth reading. Good copy, poor dust jacket. (Ref: BB189)  in stock.

Lloyd (H.A.): Old Clocks
O/P. 216 pages, 80 plates, 4th edition, 1970. Lloyd was one of the most respected horologists of his day and all his books are worth reading. This book has chapters on early continental clocks, lantern clocks, bracket clocks, longcase clocks, night clocks and American clocks. Poor dust jacket. (Ref: BB120)  in stock.

Lloyd (H.A.): The Collectors' Dictionary of Clocks
O/P. 214 pages, 509 illustrations, the American edition, 1964. A very useful book on clocks, watches, chronometers, sundials and astrolabes, illustrating all the various types from around the world, with notes on some famous makers. A good clean copy, poor dust jacket. (Ref: BB39)  in stock.

Lloyd (H A.): The English Domestic Clock Its Evolution and History
O/P. 29 pages, 42 figs., first edition, 1938. This is, I believe, Lloyd's first publication on clocks and charts the development of lantern, longcase and bracket clocks. A good introduction to the subject. A good copy, binding a bit loose. (Ref: BBW340)  in stock.

Loomes (B.): British Clocks Illustrated
O/P. 272 pages, 300 illustrations, 1992. A good pictorial survey of clocks and their history, styles, periods and collectability. A good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: BB278)  in stock.

Loomes (B.): Complete British Clocks
O/P. 256 pages, illustrated, 1978. Good clean copy with good dust jacket of a useful book about English longcase clocks (and a few bracket clocks). (Ref: BB217)  in stock.

Loomes (B.): Country Clocks and their London Origins
O/P. 192 pages, illus., 1st and only edition, 1976. This book is often overlooked these days but it is essential reading for the chapter on the Fromanteel family; it contains accurate information, the result of much research. Good copy with fair dust jacket. (Ref: BB226)  in stock.

Loomes (B.): Lancashire Clocks and Clockmakers
O/P. 184 pages, 16 photographs, 1975. A useful book with a list of Lancashire makers. A good copy of a scarce book now showing signs of use, with poor dust jacket, faded on spine as usual. (Ref: BB342)  in stock.

Loomes (B.): The White Dial Clock
O/P. 172 pages, 44 illus., 1977. Loomes' pioneering work on painted dial longcase clocks. A good copy with dust jacket. (Ref: BB228)  in stock.

Loomes (B.): Watchmakers and Clockmakers of the World volume 2
O/P. 299 pages, 2nd edition, reprinted 1992 This and volume 1 are indispensable for their listings of makers and their working dates. (See under Baillie for volume 1, and under Loomes for the new combined 21st century edition). A good copy, showing signs of use. (Ref: BB203)  in stock.