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EARNSHAW T : LONGITUDE: AN APPEAL TO THE PUBLIC - stating Mr Earnshaws claim Ref: 316 £195.00
315pp fd pl OP Limited numbered edition reprint (1986) of 350 copies Excellent biographical details followed by Earnshaw describing his difficulties in obtaining financial recognition for his work on chronometers and his claims for invention of the spring detent escapement.

EBEL : THE ARCHITECTS OF TIME Ref: 3684 £10.00
c60pp Illus SC OP 1992 Original company publication relating to these swiss wristwatches and various models including Beluga, Voyager, Discovery, Chronograph and Perpetual Calendar

ECKHARDT GH : PENNSYLVANIA CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 320 £20.00
299pp Many illus OP 1955 Epic of early American science, industry and craftsmanship - it must be remembered of course that many of these makers had originated from England - clocks often show this influence. Good list of makers.

ECOLE PRATIQUE D HOROLGERIE : HORLOGES COMTOISES COURS Ref: 3179 £60.00
c50pp SC OP 1950's? Detailed full page illustrations and drawings to support maintenance of Comtoise clocks.

EDEY W : FRENCH CLOCKS Ref: 3604 £15.00
c80pp Illus OP 1967 Artistic development of cases, dials and movements examined in this early book on French clocks.

EDGCUMBE R : THE ART OF THE GOLD CHASER IN 18TH CENTURY LONDON Ref: 2229 £60.00
197pp plus c 100 plates colour/black white 2000 Stunning book almost entirely devoted to watch cases! What a pity the title gives no indication of the value of this work to horologists! Biographical dictionary of the chasers - wonderful illustrations of the actual cases and an analysis of the casework.

EDWARDES E : THE GRANDFATHER CLOCK Ref: 2282 £25.00
271pp Illus OP 3rd 1971 Descriptive essay on the longcase with its weight driven precursors and contemporaries. An interesting introduction to the subject although solid reading.

EDWARDES E : THE GRANDFATHER CLOCK Ref: 2938 £20.00
253pp Illus OP 1952 ed Descriptive essay on the longcase with its weight driven precursors and contemporaries. An interesting introduction to the subject although solid reading. Dustjacket worse for wear but supplied so you can see what it looks like!

EDWARDES E : WEIGHT DRIVEN DUTCH CLOCKS & THEIR JAPANESE CONNECTIONS Ref: 1110 £25.00
206pp Illus l996 Last work of Edwardes published some ten years after his death as memorial to a dedicated horologist. Some interesting discussion on both casework and mechanisms.

EDWARDES E : THE GRANDFATHER CLOCK Ref: 325 £40.00
215pp plus 154 pl OP l980 enlarged and revised ed. Written more from the academic approach therefore little use to anyone who wants his information handed to him on a plate! i.e. provides evolutionary outline but does not tell you what to buy.

EDWARDES E : WEIGHT DRIVEN CHAMBER CLOCKS-MIDDLE AGES/RENAISSANCE Ref: 324 £30.00
160pp 64 pl OP l976 A learned but highly readable account of the early clocks - gothic, lantern etc. dustjacket nibbled.

EDWARDES E : THE GRANDFATHER CLOCK Ref: 3704 £15.00
165pp Illus OP 1949 first ed Descriptive essay on the longcase with its weight driven precursors and contemporaries. An interesting introduction to the subject although solid reading.

EDWARDS J : COMPLETE CHECKLIST OF AMERICAN CLOCK/WATCHMAKERS 1640-1950 Ref: 328 £45.00
52pp SC OP l977 4000 makers listing places and dates of working ex Weiss library.

EDWARDS R : THE TECHNIQUE OF JEWELLERY Ref: 3491 £10.00
240pp Illus OP 1977 Although not focused upon horology the book provides is quite good guidance, hints and explanation of jewellery techniques which can then be reapplied to more skilful repair of watchdials.

	EHLERS R, WIEGMANN V : VINTAGE PANERAI: WATCHES WITH HISTORY Ref: 3702 £75.00
	228pp Illus 2007 At long last a high quality publication packed with colour illustrations providing an overview of a selection of historical Panerai watches such as the Californai Dial, Radiomir and Luminor, their use of the Rolex Crown and available historical information including accounts of their use by combat swimmers. English German and Italian text makes life a little easier !

EHRHARDTS : EUROPEAN POCKET WATCHES BOOK 3 Ref: 336 £20.00
184pp Illus SC l994 Again a broad selection - includes fusee, repeaters as well as more commonplace examples. Includes index to other Identification and Price Guide books written and published by Ehrhardt.

ELGIN : ELGIN WATCHES CATALOGUE Ref: 923 £35.00
36pp Illus SC 1927 OP Original confidential trade price brochure in excellent condition depicting mainly pocket and some of the early wristwatch styles available in the 1920's.

ELLIOTT DJ : SHROPSHIRE CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS Ref: 338 £45.00
172pp Illus l979 OP Useful directory of regional makers - chapter on Joyce family turret clockmakers.

ELLIS R : LINCOLNSHIRE CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS Ref: 2288 £25.00
247pp Illus 2001 Excellent directory of names plus appendices - one on case makers breaks new ground.

ELLS A : FINDING AND RESTORING LONGCASE CLOCKS Ref: 26 £50.00
128pp Illus OP 2000 Advice on selecting followed by various stages in restoration of cases, dials hands. has proved to be a very popular title over the years for the newcomer to this field of collecting. Unfortunately very difficult to find copies now.

ENGEL T : A L BREGUET: UHRMACHER DER KONIGE Ref: 2731 £300.00
224pp Illus OP l995 Fine examples of fine pieces with description, discussion and colour illustration. De luxe edition bound in leather. A collectors item in its own right.

ERBRICH K : PRAZISIONSPENDELUHREN VON GRAHAM BIS RIEFLER Ref: 1712 £290.00
254pp Illus OP l978 Definitive work on precision clocks - through preliminary history followed by examples - each photographed exhaustively and with skill - many, many views of movements and detail of movements.

	EVANS J : THOMAS TOMPION AT THE DIAL AND THREE CROWNS Ref: 1972 £30.00
	130pp Illus col/bw 2006 monograph on Thomas Tompion comprising two parts. The first part expands on previously published material, with extra illustrations. The second part of the publication is a checklist of all items known to the author to have been made by Tompion, his apprentices and associates together with abbreviated details of each item. This will surely become a key reference work.

FABER E, UNGER S : THE AMERICAN WRIST WATCH - FIVE DECADES OF DESIGN Ref: 357 £58.00
274pp Illus Revised/updated/enlarged 2nd l996 ed. Preliminary chapters explain technical improvements, relate fashion, world events to designs etc. - Lindbergh watch, character electric and quartz watches etc.

FABIAN D : ENTWICKLUNG DER BODENSTANDUHREN IN DER ROENTGENWERKSTATT Ref: 3401 £15.00
28pp Illus SC OP 1981 An interesting range of clocks covered in this booklet, including Rinzing from predominantly the 18th century.

FABIAN D : KINZING ROENTGEN UHREN AUS NEUWIED Ref: 3399 £135.00
470pp Illus OP 1983 A splendid publication providing substantial information, photographs and in some cases detiled sectional drawings of a range of timepieces from predominantly the 18th century.

FABIAN LL : COULD IT HAVE BEEN WREN Ref: 3582 £10.00
20pp Illus 1977 OP Offprint of a readable and well researched article speculating that Christopher Wren had a hand in the design of early ebony longcase and table clock cases.

FABRIZIO TCAUL GF : THE TALKING MACHINE - AN ILLUSTRATED COMPENDIUM Ref: 358 £25.00
255pp Illus l997 Excellent overview 1877-1929 of gramophones - cylinder or disc.

FARADAY M : EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCHES IN ELECTRICITY Ref: 2037 £15.00
336pp OP 1943 reprint of 1914 edition A little background for the electrical horologist. Interestingly with Publishers' War Economy Standard endorsement.

FARMER JJ : AN ACCOUNT OF THE IMPROVEMENTS IN CHRONOMETERS WATCHES AND CLOCKS BY E T LOSEBY Ref: 3673 £25.00
68pp Illus OP Post 1909. Secondhand A4 photocopy of a scarce book, provided for eductaional and study reasons only. Relates to Loseby's work on compensation balance for chronometers, mercurial pendulums/arc of pendulum.

FAVRE-BULLE : LE CALIBRE DE MONTRE Ref: 3209 £35.00
55pp SC OP 1920 A near perfect condition copy of this much sought after work; Includes fold out drawings and even an original errata sheet.

FENNELL G : LIST OF IRISH WATCH AND CLOCK MAKERS Ref: 362 £25.00
42pp SC OP 1963 The original directory of names and biographical detail that served as the major reference work on the subject for many years.

FERCHEL J : PRAKTISCHE TONNENUHREN-KUNST FUR FEDERMANN Ref: 3418 £30.00
46pp Illus OP 1994 reprint of an 1841 publication in decorative marbled boards. Apperars to focus on sundials and the tables of lattitude. An excellent copy.

FERGUSON J : TABLES AND TRACTS RELATIVE TO SEVERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES Ref: 2512 £250.00
334pp Folding plates 2nd ed with additions 1771 Re backed/new end papers some time ago - calf boards half leather Horological subjects - Time telling by stars, Length of pendulums, Description 3 uncommon clocks, Easy way of showing phases of Moon in a clock.

FERRIDAY P : LORD GRIMTHORPE 1816-1905 Ref: 365 £25.00
225pp 12 Illus OP 1957 One of the best biographies on the designer (among other things) of the Westminster Clock or by popular misconception 'Big Ben' In good condition with excellent protected dj.

FLUHMANN V, BUGNON A : OUTILS D'ETAMPAGE ET D'EMBOUTISSAGE Ref: 2532 £20.00
129pp Figs OP ?1930s Manual from Ecoles de Mecanique et d'Electricite Detailed account of machinery and methods of manufacturing (stamping) watch parts.

FOLSOM MB LUBAR SD : THE PHILOSOPHY OF MANUFACTURES Ref: 2061 £20.00
462pp Illus OP 1982 Contains the reprinted text of the original debates over industrialisation of the USA (1775-1860). When you have read and considered the contents of this book you will have begun to understand the growth of industry in this country.

FONTAINE H, HIGGS P : ELECTRIC LIGHTING - A PRACTICAL TREATISE Ref: 2736 £140.00
194pp 48 engravings OP 1878 translated from the French by Prof Higgs. A very scarce technical work by the French engineer who discovered that a dynamo could be used in reverse as an electric motor. Covers domestic, industrial, application to lighthouses, motive power. Good background reading for those interested in electric clocks and watches! Binding worn - contents good. Reputedly the first book written about electric lighting.

FORESTER M : THE CLOCKMAKERS OF ODIHAM, HAMPSHIRE Ref: 3517 £10.00
42pp 2007 SC Illus A well producedand illustrated limited private printing drawing together research into the 30 known clockmakers of this small Hampshire town from 1660 to 1927. A prolific location given its size !

FORRER M et alia : L' AVENTURE DE LA MONTRE A QUARTZ Ref: 2560 £50.00
442pp Illus 2002 Recounts the research carried out by Swiss watch industry since 1960s by Swiss Horological Centre - obviously rich source of information on quartz electronic/quartz etc Packed with detailed technical information - do need to read French.

FOX CAO : AN ANTHOLOGY OF CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 367 £30.00
65pp Illus OP Privately printed. Limited edition (750 copies) l947. Delightful selection of poems, epitaphs etc - illustrations important early clocks. Rare item.

FRAITURE E : UURWERKMAKERS EN UURWERKNIJVERHEID IN VLAANDERER Ref: 2561 £40.00
296pp Illus SC 2002 Excellent study of Belgian horology with good biographical list of makers - regrettable language barrier to overcome as this is an intensive study.

FRANCILLON D : HISTOIRE DE LA FABRIQUE DES LONGINES/ le 75e ANNIVERSAIRE DES LONGINES Ref: 369 £145.00
202pp Illus protected by tissue OP l947. SC Slip cased with companion item. Includes essay on Agassiz ex libris National Physical Laboratory.

FRANKLIN INSTITUTE LIBRARY : HOROLOGICAL BOOKS AND CATALOGUES Ref: 371 £20.00
185pp SC OP 3rd ed 1974 Double as excellent bibliography including titles of works published well into this century. Library now no longer exists.

FRANKLIN INSTITUTE LIBRARY : HOROLOGICAL BOOKS AND CATALOGUES Ref: 370 £20.00
106pp SC OP 2nd ed 1968 Double as excellent bibliography including titles of works published well into this century. Library now no longer exists.

FRENCH WATCH INDUSTRY : FRENCH WATCH MOVEMENTS: THEIR TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Ref: 3194 £25.00
132pp SC OP 1974 2nd ed; Spine binding. Brief details of history of French watch industry followed by a full explanation supported with detailed line drawings of lever and pin pallet watches.

FRIED H : THE ELECTRIC WATCH REPAIR MANUAL Ref: 1507 £50.00
248pp Figs SC OP 2nd ed 1972 Manual on repair of both electric watches and battery driven clocks. Widely regarded as one of the very best manulas on the subject.

FRIED H : THE CAVALCADE OF TIME Ref: 375 £15.00
126pp Over 100 illus in colour O/P l968 History of watches in private Zale Corporation museum. Early examples, enamel cases, repeaters, chronographs etc Each well illus and described Mint condition A beautifully produced book.

FRIED H : THE PACKARD WATCH COLLECTION OF UNUSUAL AND COMPLICATED WATCHES Ref: 1987 £25.00
44pp Illus SC OP 1959 Illus and discusses 31 pocket watches from the James Packard collection held at the Horological Instutute of America.

FRIEDBERG FJ : THE ILLINOIS WATCH Ref: 1223 £59.95
272pp Illus 2004 A significant title featuring a history of the company, well researched, depicting historic documentation, advertisements and a visual and descriptive record of nearly every watch type produced, with price guide. Focuses upon the wristwatch but much of the information is applicable to the pocket watch.

FRITTS CE : WATCH ADJUSTER'S MANUAL Ref: 1412 £30.00
364pp Figs OP 3rd ed 1904 Practical guide watch and chronometer adjusting A little bench weary - certainly been on active duty : inside hinge split and cover grubby.

FRITZ M : GRAND COMPLICATION - THE IWC WRISTWATCH - English edition Ref: 380 £195.00
240pp 365 illus OP 1992 Detailed technical and historical account of first wristwatch to have the 'Grand Complication' traditionally felt to be wristwatch makers ultimate achievement. Each step to seven years development, men behind the designing and crafting of this watch etc are all included. Folding plates of the workshop drawings appear at the back of the book.The entire production (quality of photography - paper - binding and matching slipcase) is superb.!

GALILEI G : DIALOGI MASSIMI SISTEMI DEL MONDO TOLEMAICO E COPERNICANO Ref: 2137 £50.00
458pp OP 1966 reprint 1632 Amongst other things discussion on the calendar.

GARCIA DIEGO JA : JUANELO TURRIANO CHARLES V's CLOCKMAKER Ref: 384 £30.00
165pp Illus l986 Life and work of an important Spanish 16th century clockmaker - much hitherto unpublished information.

GARDNER M : CAN TIME GO BACKWARD Ref: 3299 £4.00
9pp SC Reprint of article from Scientific American January 1967.

GARRARD & CO : CLOCKS Ref: 3172 £15.00
16pp Illus SC Original catalogue of clocks for sale by appointment to George VI.

GARRARD FJ : CLOCK REPAIRING AND MAKING Ref: 386 £12.00
168pp Figs 1992 reprint SC OP Useful simple instructions including making of pallets, racks etc. intended for newcomer - written by working craftsman.

GARRARD FJ : WATCH REPAIRING, CLEANING AND ADJUSTING Ref: 387 £12.50
214pp Figs SC OP 1942 Includes verge (including conversion to lever), chronographs, marine chronometers.

GARRARD FJ : WATCH REPAIRING, CLEANING AND ADJUSTING Ref: 3654 £15.00
214pp Figs OP 1920 or1950ed Includes verge (including conversion to lever), chronographs, marine chronometers.

GAZELEY WJ : CLOCK AND WATCH ESCAPEMENTS Ref: 389 £22.00
294pp 192 figs 2001 reprint. Deals with design and making/locating and rectifying defects Includes verge but am told by customer that you need both books by this author to have complete details. Sorry!! One of the standard textbooks on the subject.

GAZELEY WJ : WATCH AND CLOCK MAKING AND REPAIRING Ref: 2456 £25.00
440pp Figs OP 1953 first ed. Comprehensive coverage of construction and repair e.g. art of turning, chronographs, calendar watches, chronometers, causes of failure etc. Author was much respected by the trade during his working life. Good condition.

GAZELEY WJ : WATCH AND CLOCK MAKING AND REPAIRING Ref: 3228 £25.00
425pp Figs 1993 ed now on 4th reprint. Comprehensive coverage of construction and repair e.g. art of turning, chronographs, calendar watches, chronometers, causes of failure etc. Author was much respected by the trade during his working life.

GAZELEY WJ : WATCH AND CLOCK MAKING AND REPAIRING Ref: 106 £20.00
425pp Figs 1993 ed now on 4th reprint. Comprehensive coverage of construction and repair e.g. art of turning, chronographs, calendar watches, chronometers, causes of failure etc. Author was much respected by the trade during his working life. Good SH copy.

GEE G : RECOVERING PRECIOUS METALS FROM WASTE LIQUID RESIDUES Ref: 2649 £100.00
380pp Illus 1920 Obviously the recovery of gold, silver etc from rinsing waters, (including hand washing!) photographer's old toning solutions etc was vital in the 1920s. Formulae and practical information in abundance!

GELIS E : L'HORLOGERIE ANCIENNE - HISTOIRE, DECOR et TECHNIQUE Ref: 391 £80.00
254pp Well illus 1950 OP Limited ed l949 Important contents for watch collectors. Unique for reproduced pages from pattern books for enamel watch cases, hands cocks etc.

GENTS : THE ( GENTS ) BP SYSTEM OF PATENT SILENT ELECTRIC CLOCKS Ref: 3463 £10.00
28pp Illus SC 2005 Reprint of original 1907 catalogue for these master and slabve clocks; full details of all savailable system components, including turret and workmans tell-tale clocks.

GETTY PAUL : EUROPEAN CLOCKS IN THE PAUL GETTY MUSEUM Ref: 3039 £20.00
212pp Illus col/bw Describes and illustrates in high quality illustrations 19 French and 2 German clocks in the museum dating from 1680 to 1798. Good to view what cannot touch!

GIBBS JW : BUCKEYE HOROLOGY: A REVIEW OF OHIO CLOCK AND WATCH MAKERS Ref: 3040 £15.00
128pp Illus OP 1971 Provides a comprehensive list of clock and watchmakers of Ohio as well as some limited illustration of wall and tallcase examples.

GIEBEL K, HELWIG A : DIE FEINSTELLUNG DER UHREN: EIN ANLEITUNGS UND NACHSCHLAGEWERK IN ZWEI TEILEN Ref: 3164 £175.00
607pp Illus OP 1982 Callwey reprint of this most detailed practical and technical horological guide. Dustjacket and book in good condition, previous owner signature, on cover page.

GILLE B : ENGINEERS OF THE RENAISSANCE Ref: 2794 £25.00
256pp Illus 1964 Result of extensive of primary research - wide international view.

GLASEMANN R, MERLE U, DEICHSEL E : UHRZEITEN DIE GESCHICHTE DER UHR UND IHRES GEBRAUCHES Ref: 3444 £20.00
336pp Illus SC OP 1989 Produced by the Historiches Museum in Frankfurt the book appears to recount the development of horology in Frankfurt and list the known makers as well as cataloguing over 100 horological exhibits.

GLASGOW D : WATCH AND CLOCKMAKING Ref: 398 £45.00
341pp Illus Privately bound copy of 1885 publication. OP Written as the English watch trade was struggling to survive this was intended as a textbook for young apprentices. Contemporary attitudes creep into preliminary overview of craft followed by excellent theoretical and practical detail. Not sure how the facsimile has been reproduced but it could have been a good quality photocopy which has been bound privately.

GOAMAN M : ENGLISH CLOCKS Ref: 1383 £10.00
119pp Illus OP l967 Illustrations of examples in London museums from Tompion to Bain. A good general history.

GOBBI P : I CHRONOGRAFI ROLEX LA LEGGENDA Ref: 92 £320.00
416pp Illus 2004 This book, in a quality slip case, uniquely focuses upon the Rolex Chronograph, and contains the most fantastic high quality illustrations of around 150 of these Rolex watches, with accompanying descriptive text. Unfortunately only available in Italian text , but we are privileged to have been given access to a few copies of this magnificent book.

GODDEN G A : ENCYCLOPEDIA BRITISH POTTERY & PORCELAIN MARKS Ref: 2525 £45.00
765pp Figs Revised ed 1991 Standard reference work on subject (1977 reprint copy available for £25)

GOLDSMITHS : FIVE CENTURIES OF BRITISH TIMEKEEPING Ref: 1074 £15.00
80pp Illus SC OP 1955 Important exhibition held at Goldsmith Hall of clocks watches mainly from private collections. Includes descriptions of Harrison exhibits and advertisements of the period including Dennison, Ferranti, Mercer, Gibson, Newmark, Dominion and others.

GOOD R : VICTORIAN CLOCKS Ref: 401 £35.00
272pp Illus 1996 OP Provides a broad array of clocks being made at the time - bracket, longcase, skeleton, electric etc. More general history than aid for the collector. Excellent factual detail.

GOOD R : CLOCKS - AN OWNERS HANDBOOK Ref: 2139 £20.00
224pp Illus OP 1985 Discusses finding your clock, discusses different types. Many excellent illustrations of clocks in the British Museum - cases/movements.

GOOD R : KEEPING TIME: COLLECTING AND CARING FOR CLOCKS Ref: 3562 £20.00
220pp Illus 1985 SC OP An informative book with advice on both technical and general matters. A good all round introduction.

GOODISON N : ORMOLU: THE WORK OF MATTHEW BOULTON Ref: 3043 £50.00
398pp Illus OP 1974 A magnificent tribute to the work of Boulton, one of the greatest figures of the Industrial Revolution. Contains, amongst others, includes details of Boulton's Sidereal clock made in 1772 which was lost to sight for 200 years in Russia.

GOODISON N : ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1690-1860 Ref: 402 £45.00
353pp 158 illus OP 1969 History of domestic barometers and their makers - important reference work Extensive list of makers.

GOODISON N : ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1690-1860 Ref: 3520 £60.00
389pp 200 illus OP 1977 revised ed History of domestic barometers and their makers - important reference work Extensive list of makers. Excellent condition.

GOODRICH WL : THE MODERN CLOCK Ref: 3229 £25.00
502pp Illus OP 1905 ed A study of time keeping mechanisms, their construction, regulation and repair Particularly helpful mercurial pendulums, simple and perpetual calendars, gravity escapement, electric (Gillett,Ponds etc.)

GORDON CFC : CLOCKMAKING PAST AND PRESENT Ref: 404 £30.00
232pp Well illus OP 1949 enlarged ed Technical content with some unique features such as illustrations pinions, collets, hands of various periods also contains the most important part of Grimthorpe's writings on turret clocks. Muchl repaired dj

GORDON G : TWENTIETH CENTURY WRISTWATCHES: TIMELESS ELEGANCE Ref: 2447 £60.00
Approx 200pp OP 1989 A good general survey of important pieces, ( Roex, Patek, Cartier, Vacheron) in a well presented and sought after book - quality colour illustrations in matching slipcase

GOULD RT : ODDITIES - A BOOK OF UNEXPLAINED FACTS Ref: 1455 £35.00
214pp Illus OP 1945 Orffyreus Wheel to The Devils Hoofmarks!. Yes it is by the author of the Marine Chronometer.

	GOULD RT : THE MARINE CHRONOMETER Ref: 1967 £50.00
	401pp Illus Awaited reprint : Publishers worldwide release date has slipped again I'm afraid now into 2009.... or beyond. Still THE classic reference work on chronometers; and a long overdue reprint. ADVANCE ORDERS BEING TAKEN NOW .

GOULD RT : JOHN HARRISON AND HIS TIMEKEEPERS Ref: 1743 £30.00
24pp Illus SC OP 1935 Original reprint from Mariners Mirror . Cover has absorbed some dust but otherwise in good condition. A thoroughly researched and timeless publication.

GOULD RT : THE LOCHNESS MONSTER AND OTHERS Ref: 413 £16.00
228pp Illus SC 1996 reprint (limited 50 copies) 1934 original Only association with horology - the author!

GOULD RT : JOHN HARRISON AND HIS TIMEKEEPERS Ref: 2942 £25.00
24pp Illus SC OP l958 Reprint by National Maritime Museum at Greenwich. A thoroughly researched and timeless publication

GRACE Rev GA : ART AND CRAFT OF ORNAMENTAL TURNING Ref: 417 £35.00
60pp Illus SC 1960 Original edition (as typed manuscript) edited with added introduction by Abell actually better than later printing! Technical and practical content.

GRANADA : LONGITUDE Ref: 2982 £30.00
VIDEO Now no longer available this magical production by Channel 4 through the acting of Michael Gambon, Jeremy Irons and Ian Hart captured the essence of the struggle undertaken by Harrison before his successes. 198 minutes running time.

GRANT GB : A TREATISE ON GEAR WHEELS Ref: 2057 £15.00
105pp Figs OP 11ed 1906 This hard back printing published by Philadelphia Gear Works Ltd,ex Leonard Weiss library.

GRAUPMANN E : LE FINISSAGE DE LA BOITE DE MONTRE Ref: 418 £12.00
20pp Illus Limited reprint (50 copies only) of 1910 original S/C OP l989. Written for the trade and quite informative manual for anyone working on the repair etc. of watch cases. Shows tools, techniques etc.

GREEN RA : JEWELERS TRADE CARDS:1800-1900 Ref: 3044 £15.00
286pp Illus OP 1989 An absorbing collection of both colour and b/w illustration of cards including a small section on watchcase papers.

GRIBI T : PRACTICAL COURSE IN ADJUSTING Ref: 2114 £75.00
196pp plus plates Illus OP 1901 All elucidated and demonstrated - how to make balance arbor, cleaning and the lever escapement. Weiss signed bookplate.

GRIFFITHS J : CLOCK AND WATCHMAKING TODAY Ref: 1061 £15.00
35pp Illus SC OP l985 Catalogue of 43 items exhibited at Prescot Museum demonstrating skills of modern craftsmen (Andrew King, John Martin, Anthony Randall, Eric Gent).

GRIFFITHS RJ : WILLIAM BOND ASTRONOMICAL REGULATOR No 395 Ref: 3155 £10.00
8pp 1987 OP SC AHS publication.

GRIMTHORPE : A RUDIMENTARY TREATISE ON CLOCKS WATCHES AND BELLS Ref: 3105 £60.00
404pp Illus OP 1974 A very acceptable reprint of this 1903 classic, with sections on pendulums, escapements church and turret clocks, dials, balances, and bells (contains one of the few lists of great bells).

GRIMTHORPE : A RUDIMENTARY TREATISE ON CLOCKS WATCHES AND BELLS Ref: 3712 £40.00
404pp Illus OP 1883 7th ed of this classic, with sections on pendulums, escapements church and turret clocks, dials, balances, and bells ( contains one of the few lists of great bells).This copy is all there but the spine of the book has been repaired with a marbles tape, and inner hinge repaired. Probably could justify a rebinding so priced accordingly.

GRIMWOOD P : MOON MECHANISMS - A RESTORER'S GUIDE Ref: 1638 £19.95
72pp Illus 2005 Fills a gap in the range of clock restoration books, essential reading for restorers, collectors, dealers and any owner of a longcase clock with a moon dial. Contains a series of detailed explanations and diagrams of the moon mechanisms found in the many brass and painted dial clocks. Limited print run, so advise ordering whilst available.

GRUBER DR A C : TASCHENUHREN 1550-1850 Ref: 1557 £15.00
28pp 66 illus OP SC 1975 Important record of watches Schweizersichen Landes museum. English/French/German text.

GSCHWIND Dr E : STACKFREED 1540-1640 Ref: 432 £30.00
50pp Excellent colour illus SC OP 1979 Catalogue of a remarkable collection of early watches. English/French/German text.

GSCHWIND Dr E : GENEVA WATCHES 1630-1720 Ref: 433 £30.00
60pp Excellent colour illus SC OP l978 Catalogue of yet another remarkable collection enamel and form watches probably the like of which will never be repeated. English/French/German text.

GUCCI : TIMEPIECES: 1997 COLLECTION Ref: 3340 £25.00
c80pp SC Illus OP 1997 A3 format original company sales brochure with model numbers and high quality illustrations.

GUILLAUME CE : L'INVAR ET L'ELINVAR Ref: 1720 £20.00
48pp Figs OP 1974 reprint of original 1922 lecture given at Conference Bobel followed by a thorough biography of Guillaume and bibliography of his works.

GUNTHER RT : ASTROLABES OF THE WORLD Ref: 1679 £350.00
609pp Illus OP 1976 reprint of 1932 original. A monumental survey - the major reference work on the subject taking the reader through country by country Includes chapter on astrolabe clocks, bibliography etc.

GUYE S MICHEL H : TIME AND SPACE - MEASURING INSTRUMENTS 15TH-19TH CENTURY Ref: 1868 £25.00
290pp Illus l971 OP Traces progress in mechanics of determining distance and duration during 15th/19th centuries Clocks, watches, globes, sundials, astrolabes, armillary spheres etc depicted and described - Significant reference work. Couple of small tears to dustjacket.

GUYE S MICHEL H : UHREN UND MESSINSTRUMENTE DES 15 BIS 19 JAHRUNDRETS Ref: 3130 £17.50
290pp Illus l971 OP Traces progress in mechanics of determining distance and duration during 15th/19th centuries Clocks, watches, globes, sundials, astrolabes, armillary spheres etc depicted and described - Significant reference work.

GUYOT E : DICTIONNAIRE DES TERMES UTILISES DANS LA MESURE DU TEMPS Ref: 3201 £15.00
124pp some Dia SC OP 1953 Handy pocket size publication.

GUYOT E : HISTOIRE DE LA DETERMINATION DES LONGITUDES Ref: 1759 £50.00
254pp Illus SC OP l955 Discusses various methods including Harrison Berthoud chronometers, methods of compensation, work of Neuchatel Observatory, electric telegraph etc Much to broaden the minds of horologists!

HACKMANN WD : ALEXANDER BAIN'S SHORT HISTORY OF THE ELECTRIC CLOCK Ref: 439 £25.00
46pp Illus SC OP l973 Introductory text placing Bain in contemporary context, listing his clocks and finally copy of Bain's own work (1852) explaining their principles and management.

HAGGAR AL. and MILLER LF : SUFFOLK CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 441 £325.00
169pp 86pl OP l974 together with 29pp illus SC supplement Good listing prefaced by chapters discussing local makers. Highly sought after. Copy in good condition with good dustjacket excepting a slight tear repaired.

HAHN PM : WERKSTATTBUCH : PHILIPP MATTHAUS HAHN Ref: 444 £130.00
Four volumes: Vols II, III, IV and V approx 160pp each volume Illus l989 Facsimile of original work books with transcript Spans 1756-1790. Obviously essential acquisition for dedicated researcher - Philip Matthaus Hahn was important horologist.

HAIGH R : CLASSIC CLOCKS FOR WOODWORKERS Ref: 445 £18.00
160pp Figs l994 Complete patterns for 21 clocks cases in the classic styles i.e. Art Nouveau and Deco, Regency, Renaissance etc. All are intended 'to use ready made quartz movements' Not for the purist!

HALIBURTON T C : SAM SLICK Ref: 2650 £10.00
420pp Discusses the writings of Haliburton including three chapters on the various series of The Clockmaker or The Sayings and Doings of Samuel Slick of Slickville. Whether an imaginary clock peddler of wooden clocks or not these writings do provide some insight into the processes used by these travelling salesmen as well as the clockmakers of New England. End paper removed neatly.

HALL EE : STAFF MAKING AND PIVOTING Ref: 1998 £10.00
46pp Figs SC OP 1979 reprint of 1910 publication. Complete directions for making and fitting from the raw material.

HALL RA : NEWTON - HIS FRIENDS AND FOES Ref: 446