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 | Berthoud (F.): L'art de conduire et de régler les pendules et les montres, ....
O/P. 193 pages, 5 plates (1 folding), 6th edition, Brussels 1836. The title translates as How to manage and regulate Clocks and Watches for those who have no knowledge of horology. This was probably the first owners' manual for watch and clock owners and provides an insight into looking after domestic clocks in the 18th century. A very good copy, the pages (size 14 x 9.5 cm) generally clean and bright, the plates a little browned, minor foxing to end papers, in 19th century quarter-leather binding with gilt lettering and tooling to spine, with marbled boards and end papers. [French language]
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(Ref: K4251 - E5) in stock.
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Betts (J.): Harrison - Eine Uhr zur Bestimmung des Längengrads
O/P. 111 pages, illustrated, 2009. An excellent book explaining the longitude problem and the life and work of John Harrison. Harrison's early clocks, the Brocklesby Park clock, the precision pendulum clocks, the R.A.S. regulator and the marine timekeepers H1 to H4 are all illustrated and discussed. A fine copy with fine dust jacket, hardback. [German language] (Ref: K4962 - F2) in stock.
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Betts (J.): The National Trust Pocket Guide to Clocks
O/P. 128 pages, 80 illus., 1985. A small pocket guide to the main types of clock with notes on their care and maintenance. Good copy with good dust jacket. (Ref: K1093 - F5) in stock.
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Beyer (A.) & Beyer (Th.): The Museum of Time Measurement / Das Museum der Zeitmessung / Le Museé de la Mesure du Temps
O/P. 94 pages, 40 colour plates, 1982. An introduction to the Beyer Museum of Time Measurement in Zurich describing and illustrating some fine clocks and watches from the collection, including a Berthoud marine chronometer and a George Daniels watch. A very good copy with good dust jacket. [Text in English, German and French] (Ref: K1563 - G2) in stock.
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Bholanath (L.): A Handbook of Maharajah Jaisingh's Astronomical Observatory, Dehli
O/P. 16 pages, 4 plates, no date. A concise handbook explaining Jai Singh's famous observatory. Card covers. (Ref: K2149 - BX4) in stock.
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![[Billmeir]: A Catalogue of Scientific Instruments from the Collection of J. A. Billmeir Esq & A Supplement to a Catalogue of Scientific Instruments in the Collection of J. A. Billmeir, Esq., C.B.E.](K3455plate.jpg "[Billmeir]: A Catalogue of Scientific Instruments from the Collection of J. A. Billmeir Esq & A Supplement to a Catalogue of Scientific Instruments in the Collection of J. A. Billmeir, Esq., C.B.E.") | [Billmeir]: A Catalogue of Scientific Instruments from the Collection of J. A. Billmeir Esq & A Supplement to a Catalogue of Scientific Instruments in the Collection of J. A. Billmeir, Esq., C.B.E.
O/P. The catalogue: 41 pages, 16 plates, 1st edition,1954
The supplement: 95 pages + index, 21 plates, 1st edition, 1957.
The catalogue of a famous collection of 276 'mathematical' instruments which are now in the Museum of the History of Science, Oxford. The collection includes some fine astrolabes and several superb instruments by Erasmus Habermel. Very good internally, the card covers with some foxing. (Ref: K3455 - H3) in stock.
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Bingham (T.) & Turner (A.): Metronomes and Musical Time
O/P. 223 pages, circa 400 illustrations, 2017. A detailed, well-illustrated catalogue of the 179 metronomes in the Bingham collection with well researched chapters, by Anthony Turner, on the history of the instrument. Fine copy, card covers. (Ref: K5223 - H3) in stock.
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 | Bion (M.): The Construction and Principal Uses of Mathematical Instruments
O/P. 325 pages, 30 plates, 2nd edition, 1972. A large format facsimile reprint by Holland Press, of the English edition of Bion's famous work, translated and supplemented by Edmund Stone and originally published in 1758. An excellent book for researching slide rules, drawing instruments, surveying instruments, telescopes, microscopes, sun dials and more. An excellent quality reprint, nicely cloth bound, with gilt lettering to spine. A very good copy. (Ref: K4708 - Q3) in stock.
Price: £75.00 |
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[B.I.O.S.]: German Clock and Watch Dial Production
O/P. 33 pages, figs., 1946. A British Intelligence Objectives Sub-Committee report (BIOS final report No. 677, item No. 9) based on visits to 12 factories returning to dial production after World War II. A very good copy, card covers. (Ref: K2964 - BX14) in stock.
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Bird (A.): An Account of the Water-Barometer Constructed and Erected by Alfred Bird Esq.
O/P. 7 pages, 1 fig., 1 plate, 1865. A paper on the water barometer contained within an issue of the London, Edinburgh and Dublin Philosophical Magazine. Paper covers now worn and detached. (Ref: K3266 - BX16) in stock.
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Bird (A.): English House Clocks 1600 - 1850
O/P. 313 pages, 45 plates, 1981. An historical survey and guide to the subject and still worth reading. With dust jacket. (Ref: K37 - E2) in stock.
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 | Bird (C.) & Bird (Y.) (Editors): Norfolk & Norwich Clocks & Clockmakers
O/P. 223 pages, 123 illus., 1996. A well researched volume recording the details of over 1000 Norfolk craftsmen. A welcome addition to books about individual English counties. Well worth reading. Very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K442 - D2) in stock.
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Birmingham Museum of Science & Industry: Exhibition of British Watches and Clocks
O/P. 18 pages, 1 plate tipped in, 1953. The catalogue of an exhibition held between 31 October 1953 and 28 February 1954. The exhibits included antique items as well as products being made in the early 1950's. A good copy, paper covers. (Ref: K1777 - BX4) in stock.
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Bishop (O.): Practical Electronic Timing
O/P. 164 pages, figs., 1993. A book of practical electronic timing circuits for a variety of projects. Good copy, paperback. (Ref: K3742 - Y1) in stock.
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 | Blackwell (D.J.): "Vienna Regulators" of Lenzkirch and Lorenz Bob ca. 1870
NEW. 144 pages, illustrated, 2nd edition, 1990. A reprint of the oldest known Lenzkirch catalogue illustrations together with those from a Lorenz Bob catalogue of similar date. This edition has an additional 24 pages showing many early Lenzkirch models not found in the 1870's catalogue. The book includes an introduction, historical essay and suggestions for the care of Vienna regulators, by the author. Soft covers. (Ref: N619) in stock.
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Blaise (C.): Time Lord, Sir Sandford Fleming and the Creation of Standard Time
O/P. 246 pages, 2000. The remarkable story of the man who convinced the world to adopt a single system for telling time, including the Greenwich Prime Meridian and the International Date Line. The hardback edition, very good copy with very good dust jacket. (Ref: K1825 - N1) in stock.
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[Blakiston & Co.]: Wholesale Price List for Watch and Clock Makers, Jewellers, Opticians and Model makers
O/P. 31 pages, no date. A tools and materials wholesale price list including prices for watch repairs - e.g. new balance staffs from 5 shillings. The list includes the following statement: "Do not send cheap pin pallet or American Clocks, or cheap pin pallet Watches for repair. They are not worth doing" Blakiston & Co. were based in Ainsdale, near Southport and the booklet dates from the 1930's. Rare. Card covers worn and creased. (Ref: K3222 - BX16) in stock.
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[Bobinet]: An Exhibition of English Pocket Chronometers from the 18th to the 20th Century
O/P. 17 pages, 15 plates, 1976. The catalogue of an exhibition held in December 1976 showing some fine chronometers. Note: The plates were printed separately and are tipped in. Very good copy, card covers. (Ref: KW4023 - E1) in stock.
Price: £20.00 |
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[Bonhams]: The Nicholas Radeloff Rolling Ball Clock
O/P. A 10-page catalogue, with 6 photographs, for a single item - the Nicholas Raedaloff of Schleswig rolling ball clock dated 1660. The clock has a cross-beat escapement and is powered by a rolling ball which provides a constant torque and improves timekeeping. The clock was discovered in England and owned for many years by Hans von Bertele of Austria. Only three clocks of this type are known. Very good copy, card covers. [Sale @ Knightsbridge, London 04/11/1998 ] (Ref: A176) in stock.
Price: £12.00 |
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Bonhôte (D.): Au Temps des Bôites à Musique des Origines aux Orgues de Fête Foraine
O/P. 175 pages, illus., 1972. A book on music boxes of all types and sizes, from small snuff boxes to fairground organs. With record containing 18 tunes recorded from a range of music boxes. A very good copy with good dust jacket. [French language] (Ref: K3256 - V2) in stock.
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