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	Clock and Watch Repairing De Carle, Donald (Book #ID 69444) Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell House, Clerkenwell Green London 1994 Reprinted Edition with Corrections. London 1994. Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 309 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small crease lines to the tips and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0709194366 Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£9.00 Convert currency

	French Clock Movements; Alarms, Table Clocks, Wall Clocks, Grandfather Clocks: Their Technical Characteristics Centre d'Information de la Montre Francaise (Book #ID 89435) Published by Centre d'Information de la Montre Francaise, First Edition 1979. 1979. First edition in publisher's original plain card wrap covers [soft back] with plastic wire binding. 4to 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 160 pages of English text. A review of clock manufacturing in France. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£85.00 Convert currency

	Modern Clocks: Their Repair and Maintenance Robinson, T. R. (Book #ID 89432) Published by N. A. G. Press Ltd., 93-99 Goswell Road, London Reprinted Edition 1943. 1943. Hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, oxidised gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 193 pages. Period illustrated advertisements to the front free end papers, monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	In Quest of Clocks with Collectors Glossary, Diagrams of Movements, Hints on Cleaning and Care and Many Date Lists and Plates Ullyett, Kenneth [Foreword by Sir John Anderson] (Book #ID 15943) Barrie and Rockliff, London Third Impression 1962 [First edition 1950]. 1962. Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5¾" 269 pp. Colour frontispiece, monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper, line drawings throughout. Nr. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with short closed tear to spine head, shallow rubs to upper corners, not price clipped 30s. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	La Bulle-Clock. Horlogerie Electrique. Ses créateurs - Son histoire - Brevets, fabrication, réparation - Addenda pour techniciens et collectionneurs. [Bulle-Clock. Electric Clock. Its Creators - Its History - Patents, Manufacturing, Repair - Addendum to technicians and Collectors]. Belmont, Henry L. (Book #ID 89437) Published by Millot & Co., 20 rue Gambetta, Besancon First Edition 1975. 1975. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, with gilt title on dark green leather label down the spine. 4to 11½'' x 9''. Contains 153 pages of French text illustrated with monochrome photographs, diagrams, letters and drawings, colour title page. The most comprehensive book about the history, construction and repair of Bulle clocks. The book is very extensive in content and includes facsimiles of patents, catalogues and an early repair manual. Number 143 of 300 Limited Editions copies. Just a little sun fading around the edges of the spine and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£125.00 Convert currency

	Clocks and Watches 2: Spring-driven Ward, F. A. B. (Book #ID 46987) Published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1972. London 1972. First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 12mo. 6'' x 6''. ISBN 112901158. Contains 22 printed pages of text with 20 colour plates opposite. Light crease line to the front cover, old small damp stain to the foot of the spine, without any ownership markings and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Clocks and Clock Repairing [Practical Handbook Series] Smith, Eric (Book #ID 90201) Published by Lutterworth Press, Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey First Edition 1979. 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sky blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 167 printed pages of text with monochrome diagrams and photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the lower spine end, foxing to the closed upper edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0718823532 Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Collector's Price Guide to American Pocket Watches [1976 Edition] Criss, David (Book #ID 39496) Published by the Author First Edition 1976. 1976. First edition in publisher's original white card wraps. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 56, xx [pages]. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Nibbling of the paper across the top edge of the last six pages and the bottom of the front cover with the contents in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	An Essay on Church Clocks with Reference to the Clock from the Hospital Santa Cruz Berman, Gideon (Book #ID 23778) Published by Turner & Devereaux, Temple Chambers, London First Edition 1974. 1974. First edition publisher's original light green card covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 58 pp. Monochrome diagrams and illustrations. Former name to front end paper and in Very Good clean condition with light fading to spine. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	Book of 50 [now 30] Watch Warranty Guarantee Certificates (Book #ID 100709) Printed by circa 1930. Landscape 4¼'' x 11½'' tissue type paper. Book of unused Watch Warranty Certificates. 'This is to Certify that the Watch No. - Sold To - is Guaranteed for - Years and will be kept in Good Going Order for the period above stated Free of Charge unless overwound or unfairly used or placed in the hands of any other watchmaker for repairs'. Approximately 30 warranty left in the booklet and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Practical Clock Repairing [First published in Horological Journal] With over 400 specially drawn illustrations Donald De Carle, F.B.H.I. [Illustrations by E. A. Ayres] (Book #ID 70156) Published by N.A.G. Press Ltd., London Reprinted Edition 1975. London 1975. Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 244 printed pages of text with detailed monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with shallow rubbing of the paper to the spine ends and corners, spine colour very slightly sun faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 719800005 Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£17.50 Convert currency

	The Country Life Book of Clocks Joy, Edward T. (Book #ID 31502) Published by Country Life Books London 1968. 1968. Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' 96 pp. Colour frontispiece, monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with very slight yellowing to the white paper. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Jaeger-LeCoultre; The Manufacture's Book of Timepieces [The Manufacturer's] (Jaeger-LeCoultre, Richemont International S.A., rue de la Golisse 8, Switzerland) (Book #ID 59410) Published by Jaeger-LeCoultre, Richemont International S.A., rue de la Golisse 8, Switzerland 2005. Switzerland 2005. Hard back binding in publisher's original white paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel with blind tooling of cogs to the upper panel. Landscape 8vo. 6'' x 8½''. Contains 250 printed pages of text with colour illustrations and photographs throughout, 18 page Price List loosely enclosed. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	The Longcase Clock Bruton, Eric (Book #ID 41673) Published by Arco Publications 9 Grape Street, London First Edition 1964. London 1964. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original parchment effect paper covers, gilt and brown title block lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 146 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations and drawings throughout. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine tips and corners, light soiling of the white paper to the lower cover, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£30.00 Convert currency

	Clocks in the British Museum Tait, Hugh (Book #ID 94713) Published by The Trustees of the British Museum London First Thus Edition 1968. 1968. First thus edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. Contains 55 printed pages of text with 58 monochrome photographs and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	Longcase Clocks [Country Life Library of Antiques Series] McDonald, John (Book #ID 90198) Published by Country Life Books with The Hamlyn Publishing Group Limited, London First Edition 1982. 1982. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Ink message to the front free end paper, foxing to the closed upper edges. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0600321037 Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Electric Clocks; Principles, Construction and Working 'Kinostan' (Book #ID 84150) Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London 1926 Reprinted Edition. London 1926. Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 152 printed pages of text with 200 monochrome drawings and photographs throughout. The spine covering is missing, crease lines to the front cover, contents in Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	French Watch Movements; Their Technical Characteristics Centre d'Information de la Montre Francaise (Book #ID 89436) Published by Centre d'Information de la Montre Francaise, 1974. 1974. Second edition in publisher's original plain green card wrap covers [soft back] with plastic wire binding. 4to 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 132 pages of English text. A review of watch manufacturing in France, details of the technical characteristics of the watch movements and a list of manufacturers' trade marks. The calibres in production are all illustrated and described in great detail. The industry is centered in the Doubts and Haut-Savoie regions close to the Swiss border. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	Handbook of the Collections Illustrating Time Measurement Part I: Historical Review Ward, F. A. B. (Book #ID 40121) Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London Second Edition 1937 London 1937. Publisher's original monochrome illustrated grey card wrap covers. 8vo 9½'' x 6'' 66 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine slightly darkened and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Handbook of the Collections Illustrating Time Measurement Part II: Descriptive Catalogue Ward, F. A. B. (Book #ID 40122) Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1937. London 1937. Publisher's original monochrome illustrated grey card wrap covers. 8vo 9½'' x 6'' 94 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine slightly darkened and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Watch Repairing Player, J. W. (Book #ID 90172) Published by Crosby Lockwood & Son, Ltd., 20 Tudor Street, London Reprinted 1946. 1946. Hard back binding in publisher's original burnt orange cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 157 printed pages of text with monochrome diagrams and photographs throughout. Sun fading to the orange of the spine, tiny rubs to the spine tips and corners, foxing to the end papers and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£6.00 Convert currency

	A Treatise on Clock and Watch Making; Theoretical and Practical Reid, Thomas (Book #ID 64291) Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 38 Queen Street, Glasgow Second Edition circa 1844. Glasgow circa 1844. Contemporary full old calf covers, gilt and red morocco title and author lettering to the spine, blind tooling to the perimeter edges of the boards. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains [iv] 466 printed pages of text followed by 20 fold-out plates numbered 1-19 with an additional plate IIA. Old damp line marks to the bottom edge of the first 6 pages an to the inner gutters of the plates, cloth at the upper and lower joints to the head of the spine partly split, corners bumped and rubbed. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£165.00 Convert currency

	Practical Clock Repairing De Carle, Donald (Book #ID 89431) Published by N. A. G. Press Ltd., 93-99 Goswell Road, London Reprinted Edition 1976. 1976. Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 244 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Name inside. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with couple of small closed tears to the front cover. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Practical Clock Repairing De Carle, Donald (Book #ID 89430) Published by N. A. G. Press Ltd., 93-99 Goswell Road, London Reprinted Edition 1981. 1981. Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 244 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Name inside. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing across the top of the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£11.00 Convert currency

	Kronometry 1999 Volume 5: Expedition Sordello, Jean-Michel with J. Perrichon and T. Lavelle [Introduction by Walter Ronchetti, President and Founder of Kronometry] (Book #ID 69298) Published by Kronometry First Edition 1999. 1999. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original matt black covers. Square folio 12'' x 12''. Contains 288 printed pages of text in French, Russian, Chinese and English with stunning colour and monochrome photographs throughout. One small indent mark to the front cover and in Fine unopened condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£150.00 Convert currency

	Mechanical and Quartz Watch Repair Watters, Mick (Book #ID 69568) Published by The Crowood Press Ltd., Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire 2010. Wiltshire 2010. Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs, charts and diagrams throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781861262332 Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£25.00 Convert currency

	French Watch Movements \| Their Technical Characteristics Centre d'Information de la Montre Française (Book #ID 110929) Published by Centre d'Information de la Montre Française, 1974. 1974 Second edition in publisher's original plain pea green card wrap covers [soft back] with plastic wire binding. 4to 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 132 pages of English text. A review of watch manufacturing in France, details of the technical characteristics of the watch movements and a list of manufacturers' trade marks. The calibres in production are all illustrated and described in great detail. The industry is centered in the Doubts and Haut-Savoie regions close to the Swiss border. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£20.00 Convert currency

	How the Chronometer Went to Sea [Antiquarian Horology] May, W. E. (Book #ID 79097) Published Originally in Antiquarian Horology First Thus Edition March 1976. 1976. First edition in publisher's original pink illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 27 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Minimal rubs and creasing to the cover, light marking to the back cover and in near Fine clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£18.00 Convert currency

	The World's Great Clocks and Watches Jagger, Cedric (Book #ID 90126) Published by The Hamlyn Publishing Group Limited, London First Edition 1997. 1997. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, photographic end papers. Folio 12'' x 9¼''. Contains 253 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine ends scuffed. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0600340279 Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£12.50 Convert currency

	Antiquarian Horology: Volume II, December 1956 - September 1959 (The Antiquarian Horological Society) Aked, Charles K. (Editor) (Book #ID 85695) Published by The Antiquarian Horological Society, Sussex, Reprinted 1978. 1978. Hard back binding in publisher's original red plum covers, gilt title lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Many monochrome illustrations, photographs and drawings, and containing many contemporary advertisements. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0901180181 Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Antiquarian Horology: Volume III, December 1959 - September 1962 (The Antiquarian Horological Society) Aked, Charles K. (Editor) (Book #ID 85696) Published by The Antiquarian Horological Society, Sussex, Reprinted 1979. 1979. Hard back binding in publisher's original red plum covers, gilt title lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Many monochrome illustrations, photographs and drawings, and containing many contemporary advertisements. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0901180203 Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Antiquarian Horology: Volume IV, December 1962 - September 1965 (The Antiquarian Horological Society) Aked, Charles K. (Editor) (Book #ID 85697) Published by The Antiquarian Horological Society, Sussex, Reprinted 1980. 1980. Hard back binding in publisher's original red plum covers, gilt title lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Many monochrome illustrations, photographs and drawings, and containing many contemporary advertisements. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£15.00 Convert currency

	Everybody's Watches \| The Design, Manufacture and Adjustment of Usual and Unusual Watches Described in a Non-Technical Way for the Information of the Wearer Tremayne, Arthur (Book #ID 110931) Published by N. A. G. Press Ltd., 226 Latymer Court, Hammersmith, London circa 1939 edition not stated. 1939. Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated brown card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 64 pp with simple monochrome illustrations throughout. Cheap paper browning. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£8.00 Convert currency

	How to Repair Antique Clocks Volume 1 [One \| I] (Signed) Wilding, John (Book #ID 110930) Published by Brant Wright Associates Ltd., Ashford, Kent First Edition 1979. 1979. First edition hard back binding in publisher's original purbeck grey paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto. 10'' x 7¼''. Stated First Edition stamp numbered 165 to the title leaf. Contains (vi), 94 pp with detailed monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light surface rubbing to the tips, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'John Wilding.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A. Click here to select books from the HOROLOGY & CHRONOMETRY Category	£45.00 Convert currency

Clock and Watch Repairing

De Carle, Donald

(Book #ID 69444)

Published by Robert Hale Ltd., Clerkenwell House, Clerkenwell Green London 1994 Reprinted Edition with Corrections. London 1994.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black cloth covers, silver title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 8½'' x 5½''. Contains 309 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper with small crease lines to the tips and corners. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0709194366

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French Clock Movements; Alarms, Table Clocks, Wall Clocks, Grandfather Clocks: Their Technical Characteristics

Centre d'Information de la Montre Francaise

(Book #ID 89435)

Published by Centre d'Information de la Montre Francaise, First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition in publisher's original plain card wrap covers [soft back] with plastic wire binding. 4to 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 160 pages of English text. A review of clock manufacturing in France. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Modern Clocks: Their Repair and Maintenance

Robinson, T. R.

(Book #ID 89432)

Published by N. A. G. Press Ltd., 93-99 Goswell Road, London Reprinted Edition 1943. 1943.

Hard back binding in publisher's original strawberry cloth covers, oxidised gilt lettering to the spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 193 pages. Period illustrated advertisements to the front free end papers, monochrome illustrations throughout. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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In Quest of Clocks with Collectors Glossary, Diagrams of Movements, Hints on Cleaning and Care and Many Date Lists and Plates

Ullyett, Kenneth [Foreword by Sir John Anderson]

(Book #ID 15943)

Barrie and Rockliff, London Third Impression 1962 [First edition 1950]. 1962.

Hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt lettering to spine. 8vo 8¾" x 5¾" 269 pp. Colour frontispiece, monochrome photographic illustrations on glossy silk art paper, line drawings throughout. Nr. Fine in Very Good dust wrapper with short closed tear to spine head, shallow rubs to upper corners, not price clipped 30s. Dust wrapper supplied in archival acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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La Bulle-Clock. Horlogerie Electrique. Ses créateurs - Son histoire - Brevets, fabrication, réparation - Addenda pour techniciens et collectionneurs. [Bulle-Clock. Electric Clock. Its Creators - Its History - Patents, Manufacturing, Repair - Addendum to technicians and Collectors].

Belmont, Henry L.

(Book #ID 89437)

Published by Millot & Co., 20 rue Gambetta, Besancon First Edition 1975. 1975.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original green cloth covers, with gilt title on dark green leather label down the spine. 4to 11½'' x 9''. Contains 153 pages of French text illustrated with monochrome photographs, diagrams, letters and drawings, colour title page. The most comprehensive book about the history, construction and repair of Bulle clocks. The book is very extensive in content and includes facsimiles of patents, catalogues and an early repair manual. Number 143 of 300 Limited Editions copies. Just a little sun fading around the edges of the spine and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Clocks and Watches 2: Spring-driven

Ward, F. A. B.

(Book #ID 46987)

Published by Her Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1972. London 1972.

First edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers. 12mo. 6'' x 6''. ISBN 112901158. Contains 22 printed pages of text with 20 colour plates opposite. Light crease line to the front cover, old small damp stain to the foot of the spine, without any ownership markings and in Good condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Clocks and Clock Repairing [Practical Handbook Series]

Smith, Eric

(Book #ID 90201)

Published by Lutterworth Press, Farnham Road, Guildford, Surrey First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original sky blue paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 167 printed pages of text with monochrome diagrams and photographs throughout. Minimal wear to the lower spine end, foxing to the closed upper edges. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0718823532

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Collector's Price Guide to American Pocket Watches [1976 Edition]

Criss, David

(Book #ID 39496)

Published by the Author First Edition 1976. 1976.

First edition in publisher's original white card wraps. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 56, xx [pages]. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Nibbling of the paper across the top edge of the last six pages and the bottom of the front cover with the contents in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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An Essay on Church Clocks with Reference to the Clock from the Hospital Santa Cruz

Berman, Gideon

(Book #ID 23778)

Published by Turner & Devereaux, Temple Chambers, London First Edition 1974. 1974.

First edition publisher's original light green card covers, black lettering to spine. 8vo 8½'' x 5¼'' 58 pp. Monochrome diagrams and illustrations. Former name to front end paper and in Very Good clean condition with light fading to spine. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Book of 50 [now 30] Watch Warranty Guarantee Certificates

(Book #ID 100709)

Printed by circa 1930.

Landscape 4¼'' x 11½'' tissue type paper. Book of unused Watch Warranty Certificates. 'This is to Certify that the Watch No. - Sold To - is Guaranteed for - Years and will be kept in Good Going Order for the period above stated Free of Charge unless overwound or unfairly used or placed in the hands of any other watchmaker for repairs'. Approximately 30 warranty left in the booklet and in Very Good condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Practical Clock Repairing [First published in Horological Journal] With over 400 specially drawn illustrations

Donald De Carle, F.B.H.I. [Illustrations by E. A. Ayres]

(Book #ID 70156)

Published by N.A.G. Press Ltd., London Reprinted Edition 1975. London 1975.

Hard back binding in publisher's original navy cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 244 printed pages of text with detailed monochrome illustrations throughout. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition price clipped dust wrapper with shallow rubbing of the paper to the spine ends and corners, spine colour very slightly sun faded. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 719800005

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The Country Life Book of Clocks

Joy, Edward T.

(Book #ID 31502)

Published by Country Life Books London 1968. 1968.

Hard back binding in publisher's original scarlet cloth covers, gilt lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼'' 96 pp. Colour frontispiece, monochrome illustrations throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with very slight yellowing to the white paper. Dust wrapper without any tears or chips and supplied in archive acetate film protection, this is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper and can easily be removed should you so wish. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Jaeger-LeCoultre; The Manufacture's Book of Timepieces [The Manufacturer's]

(Jaeger-LeCoultre, Richemont International S.A., rue de la Golisse 8, Switzerland)

(Book #ID 59410)

Published by Jaeger-LeCoultre, Richemont International S.A., rue de la Golisse 8, Switzerland 2005. Switzerland 2005.

Hard back binding in publisher's original white paper covers, black title and author lettering to the spine and the upper panel with blind tooling of cogs to the upper panel. Landscape 8vo. 6'' x 8½''. Contains 250 printed pages of text with colour illustrations and photographs throughout, 18 page Price List loosely enclosed. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The Longcase Clock

Bruton, Eric

(Book #ID 41673)

Published by Arco Publications 9 Grape Street, London First Edition 1964. London 1964.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original parchment effect paper covers, gilt and brown title block lettering to the spine. 8vo 9'' x 6'' 146 pp. Monochrome photographic illustrations and drawings throughout. Very Good condition book, in Very Good condition dust wrapper with shallow rubs to the spine tips and corners, light soiling of the white paper to the lower cover, price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this protects and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Clocks in the British Museum

Tait, Hugh

(Book #ID 94713)

Published by The Trustees of the British Museum London First Thus Edition 1968. 1968.

First thus edition in publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [soft back]. 8vo. 9½'' x 6''. Contains 55 printed pages of text with 58 monochrome photographs and in Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Longcase Clocks [Country Life Library of Antiques Series]

McDonald, John

(Book #ID 90198)

Published by Country Life Books with The Hamlyn Publishing Group Limited, London First Edition 1982. 1982.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 128 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome photographs throughout. Ink message to the front free end paper, foxing to the closed upper edges. Fine condition book in near Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0600321037

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Electric Clocks; Principles, Construction and Working

'Kinostan'

(Book #ID 84150)

Published by Cassell & Company Ltd., 37-38 St. Andrew's Hill, London 1926 Reprinted Edition. London 1926.

Publisher's original illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 152 printed pages of text with 200 monochrome drawings and photographs throughout. The spine covering is missing, crease lines to the front cover, contents in Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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French Watch Movements; Their Technical Characteristics

Centre d'Information de la Montre Francaise

(Book #ID 89436)

Published by Centre d'Information de la Montre Francaise, 1974. 1974.

Second edition in publisher's original plain green card wrap covers [soft back] with plastic wire binding. 4to 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 132 pages of English text. A review of watch manufacturing in France, details of the technical characteristics of the watch movements and a list of manufacturers' trade marks. The calibres in production are all illustrated and described in great detail. The industry is centered in the Doubts and Haut-Savoie regions close to the Swiss border. In Fine condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Handbook of the Collections Illustrating Time Measurement Part I: Historical Review

Ward, F. A. B.

(Book #ID 40121)

Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London Second Edition 1937 London 1937.

Publisher's original monochrome illustrated grey card wrap covers. 8vo 9½'' x 6'' 66 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine slightly darkened and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Handbook of the Collections Illustrating Time Measurement Part II: Descriptive Catalogue

Ward, F. A. B.

(Book #ID 40122)

Published by His Majesty's Stationery Office, London First Edition 1937. London 1937.

Publisher's original monochrome illustrated grey card wrap covers. 8vo 9½'' x 6'' 94 pp. Monochrome illustrations throughout. Spine slightly darkened and in Very Good clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Watch Repairing

Player, J. W.

(Book #ID 90172)

Published by Crosby Lockwood & Son, Ltd., 20 Tudor Street, London Reprinted 1946. 1946.

Hard back binding in publisher's original burnt orange cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 7½'' x 5¼''. Contains 157 printed pages of text with monochrome diagrams and photographs throughout. Sun fading to the orange of the spine, tiny rubs to the spine tips and corners, foxing to the end papers and in near Very Good condition, no dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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A Treatise on Clock and Watch Making; Theoretical and Practical

Reid, Thomas

(Book #ID 64291)

Published by Blackie & Son Ltd., 38 Queen Street, Glasgow Second Edition circa 1844. Glasgow circa 1844.

Contemporary full old calf covers, gilt and red morocco title and author lettering to the spine, blind tooling to the perimeter edges of the boards. 8vo. 10'' x 6¼''. Contains [iv] 466 printed pages of text followed by 20 fold-out plates numbered 1-19 with an additional plate IIA. Old damp line marks to the bottom edge of the first 6 pages an to the inner gutters of the plates, cloth at the upper and lower joints to the head of the spine partly split, corners bumped and rubbed. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Practical Clock Repairing

De Carle, Donald

(Book #ID 89431)

Published by N. A. G. Press Ltd., 93-99 Goswell Road, London Reprinted Edition 1976. 1976.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine and the front cover. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 244 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Name inside. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with couple of small closed tears to the front cover. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Practical Clock Repairing

De Carle, Donald

(Book #ID 89430)

Published by N. A. G. Press Ltd., 93-99 Goswell Road, London Reprinted Edition 1981. 1981.

Second edition hard back binding in publisher's original blue cloth covers, gilt title and author lettering to the spine. 8vo. 9'' x 6''. Contains 244 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations throughout. Name inside. Very Good condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with rubbing across the top of the spine. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Kronometry 1999 Volume 5: Expedition

Sordello, Jean-Michel with J. Perrichon and T. Lavelle [Introduction by Walter Ronchetti, President and Founder of Kronometry]

(Book #ID 69298)

Published by Kronometry First Edition 1999. 1999.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original matt black covers. Square folio 12'' x 12''. Contains 288 printed pages of text in French, Russian, Chinese and English with stunning colour and monochrome photographs throughout. One small indent mark to the front cover and in Fine unopened condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Mechanical and Quartz Watch Repair

Watters, Mick

(Book #ID 69568)

Published by The Crowood Press Ltd., Ramsbury, Marlborough, Wiltshire 2010. Wiltshire 2010.

Hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, silver title and author lettering to the spine. Quarto 10½'' x 8¼''. Contains 160 printed pages of text with monochrome photographs, charts and diagrams throughout. Fine condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper, not price clipped. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, this preserves and prolongs the life of the paper, it is not adhered to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 9781861262332

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French Watch Movements | Their Technical Characteristics

Centre d'Information de la Montre Française

(Book #ID 110929)

Published by Centre d'Information de la Montre Française, 1974. 1974

Second edition in publisher's original plain pea green card wrap covers [soft back] with plastic wire binding. 4to 12'' x 8¼''. Contains 132 pages of English text. A review of watch manufacturing in France, details of the technical characteristics of the watch movements and a list of manufacturers' trade marks. The calibres in production are all illustrated and described in great detail. The industry is centered in the Doubts and Haut-Savoie regions close to the Swiss border. In Very Good condition, no dust wrapper as issued. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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How the Chronometer Went to Sea [Antiquarian Horology]

May, W. E.

(Book #ID 79097)

Published Originally in Antiquarian Horology First Thus Edition March 1976. 1976.

First edition in publisher's original pink illustrated card wrap covers [softback]. Quarto 10'' x 8''. Contains 27 printed pages of text with monochrome illustrations. Minimal rubs and creasing to the cover, light marking to the back cover and in near Fine clean condition, no dust wrapper as published. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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The World's Great Clocks and Watches

Jagger, Cedric

(Book #ID 90126)

Published by The Hamlyn Publishing Group Limited, London First Edition 1997. 1997.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original black paper covered boards, gilt title and author lettering to the spine, photographic end papers. Folio 12'' x 9¼''. Contains 253 printed pages of text with colour and monochrome illustrations and photographs throughout. Spine ends scuffed. Very Good condition book in Fine condition dust wrapper. Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection, it does not adhere to the book or to the dust wrapper. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0600340279

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Antiquarian Horology: Volume II, December 1956 - September 1959 (The Antiquarian Horological Society)

Aked, Charles K. (Editor)

(Book #ID 85695)

Published by The Antiquarian Horological Society, Sussex, Reprinted 1978. 1978.

Hard back binding in publisher's original red plum covers, gilt title lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Many monochrome illustrations, photographs and drawings, and containing many contemporary advertisements. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0901180181

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Antiquarian Horology: Volume III, December 1959 - September 1962 (The Antiquarian Horological Society)

Aked, Charles K. (Editor)

(Book #ID 85696)

Published by The Antiquarian Horological Society, Sussex, Reprinted 1979. 1979.

Hard back binding in publisher's original red plum covers, gilt title lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Many monochrome illustrations, photographs and drawings, and containing many contemporary advertisements. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A. ISBN 0901180203

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Antiquarian Horology: Volume IV, December 1962 - September 1965 (The Antiquarian Horological Society)

Aked, Charles K. (Editor)

(Book #ID 85697)

Published by The Antiquarian Horological Society, Sussex, Reprinted 1980. 1980.

Hard back binding in publisher's original red plum covers, gilt title lettering to the spine. Quarto 10'' x 7½''. Many monochrome illustrations, photographs and drawings, and containing many contemporary advertisements. In Fine condition. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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Everybody's Watches | The Design, Manufacture and Adjustment of Usual and Unusual Watches Described in a Non-Technical Way for the Information of the Wearer

Tremayne, Arthur

(Book #ID 110931)

Published by N. A. G. Press Ltd., 226 Latymer Court, Hammersmith, London circa 1939 edition not stated. 1939.

Publisher's original wire stitched illustrated brown card wrap covers (soft back). 8vo. 7½'' x 5''. Contains 64 pp with simple monochrome illustrations throughout. Cheap paper browning. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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How to Repair Antique Clocks Volume 1 [One | I] (Signed)

Wilding, John

(Book #ID 110930)

Published by Brant Wright Associates Ltd., Ashford, Kent First Edition 1979. 1979.

First edition hard back binding in publisher's original purbeck grey paper covered boards, blocked and lettered gilt back. Quarto. 10'' x 7¼''. Stated First Edition stamp numbered 165 to the title leaf. Contains (vi), 94 pp with detailed monochrome photographs throughout. Fine condition book in Very Good condition dust wrapper with light surface rubbing to the tips, not price clipped. SIGNED by the author to the title page 'John Wilding.' Dust wrapper supplied in archive acetate film protection. Member of the P.B.F.A.

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