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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 £15.00
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 £40.00
c50pp SC OP 1950's? Detailed full page illustrations and drawings to support maintenance of Comtoise clocks.

EDEY W : FRENCH CLOCKS Ref: 3604 £10.00
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 : WEIGHT DRIVEN CHAMBER CLOCKS-MIDDLE AGES/RENAISSANCE Ref: 324 £25.00
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.

EDWARDES E : THE GRANDFATHER CLOCK Ref: 325 £30.00
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 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: 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!

EDWARDS J : COMPLETE CHECKLIST OF AMERICAN CLOCK/WATCHMAKERS 1640-1950 Ref: 328 £25.00
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.

EHRHARDTS : EUROPEAN POCKET WATCHES BOOK 3 Ref: 336 £15.00
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 £25.00
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.

ELLIS R : LINCOLNSHIRE CLOCK, WATCH AND BAROMETER MAKERS Ref: 2288 £35.00
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 £275.00
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.

	EVANS J : THOMAS TOMPION AT THE DIAL AND THREE CROWNS Ref: 1972 £28.00
	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 £50.00
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 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 £20.00
255pp Illus l997 Excellent overview 1877-1929 of gramophones - cylinder or disc.

FARADAY M : EXPERIMENTAL RESEARCHES IN ELECTRICITY Ref: 2037 £10.00
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 £20.00
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.

FERRIDAY P : LORD GRIMTHORPE 1816-1905 Ref: 365 £20.00
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 £10.00
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 £15.00
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 £100.00
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 £8.00
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 £40.00
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 £15.00
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 £35.00
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 £125.00
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: 370 £10.00
106pp SC OP 2nd ed 1968 Double as excellent bibliography including titles of works published well into this century. Library now no longer exists.

FRANKLIN INSTITUTE LIBRARY : HOROLOGICAL BOOKS AND CATALOGUES Ref: 371 £10.00
185pp SC OP 3rd ed 1974 Double as excellent bibliography including titles of works published well into this century. Library now no longer exists.

FRENCH WATCH INDUSTRY : FRENCH WATCH MOVEMENTS: THEIR TECHNICAL CHARACTERISTICS Ref: 3194 £20.00
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 CAVALCADE OF TIME Ref: 375 £10.00
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 ELECTRIC WATCH REPAIR MANUAL Ref: 1507 £40.00
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 PACKARD WATCH COLLECTION OF UNUSUAL AND COMPLICATED WATCHES Ref: 1987 £15.00
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 £54.00
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 £25.00
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 : DIE GRANDE COMPLICATION VON IWC WRISTWATCH - German edition Ref: 380 £145.00
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 £25.00
458pp OP 1966 reprint 1632 Amongst other things discussion on the calendar.

GARCIA DIEGO JA : JUANELO TURRIANO CHARLES V's CLOCKMAKER Ref: 384 £20.00
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 £10.00
16pp Illus SC Original catalogue of clocks for sale by appointment to George VI.

GARRARD FJ : WATCH REPAIRING, CLEANING AND ADJUSTING Ref: 387 £10.00
214pp Figs SC OP 1942 Includes verge (including conversion to lever), chronographs, marine chronometers.

GARRARD FJ : CLOCK REPAIRING AND MAKING Ref: 386 £10.00
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: 3654 £10.00
214pp Figs OP 1950ed Includes verge (including conversion to lever), chronographs, marine chronometers.

GAZELEY WJ : WATCH AND CLOCK MAKING AND REPAIRING Ref: 3228 £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.

GAZELEY WJ : WATCH AND CLOCK MAKING AND REPAIRING Ref: 2456 £20.00
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 : 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.

GEE G : RECOVERING PRECIOUS METALS FROM WASTE LIQUID RESIDUES Ref: 2649 £80.00
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!

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 £10.00
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 £10.00
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.

GILLE B : ENGINEERS OF THE RENAISSANCE Ref: 2794 £20.00
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 £15.00
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 £40.00
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.

GLENNIE P, THIFT N : SHAPING THE DAY: A HISTORY OF TIMEKEEPING IN ENGLAND AND WALES 1300 - 1800 Ref: 181 £30.00
456pp Illus 2009 A thorough and well researched study of the practice of timekeeping which draws on socilaa historical records as well as overturning the common perception that clock time and the industrial revolution were intimately related. A good read.

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 £298.00
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 £35.00
765pp Figs Revised ed 1991 Standard reference work on subject (1977 reprint copy available for £25)

GOLDSMITHS : FIVE CENTURIES OF BRITISH TIMEKEEPING Ref: 1074 £10.00
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 : KEEPING TIME: COLLECTING AND CARING FOR CLOCKS Ref: 3562 £15.00
220pp Illus 1985 SC OP An informative book with advice on both technical and general matters. A good all round introduction.

GOOD R : VICTORIAN CLOCKS Ref: 401 £25.00
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 £15.00
224pp Illus OP 1985 Discusses finding your clock, discusses different types. Many excellent illustrations of clocks in the British Museum - cases/movements.

GOODISON N : ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1690-1860 Ref: 3520 £50.00
389pp 200 illus OP 1977 revised ed History of domestic barometers and their makers - important reference work Extensive list of makers. Excellent condition.

GOODISON N : ENGLISH BAROMETERS 1690-1860 Ref: 402 £40.00
353pp 158 illus OP 1969 History of domestic barometers and their makers - important reference work Extensive list of makers.

GOODISON N : ORMOLU: THE WORK OF MATTHEW BOULTON Ref: 3043 £40.00
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.

GOODRICH WL : THE MODERN CLOCK Ref: 3229 £20.00
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 £20.00
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 £35.00
Approx 200pp OP 1989 A good general survey of important pieces, ( Rolex, Patek, Cartier, Vacheron) in a well presented and sought after book - quality colour illustrations in matching slipcase

	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 end 2009.... or beyond. Still THE classic reference work on chronometers; and a long overdue reprint. ADVANCE ORDERS BEING TAKEN NOW : No advance payment will be taken until books are available and your order is reconfirmed with you.

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 £40.00
105pp Figs OP 11ed 1906 This hard back printing of a still sort after and difficult to locate title is published by Philadelphia Gear Works Ltd and in excellent contemporaneous condition.

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.

GREENLAW J : SWANSEA CLOCKS:WATCH AND CLOCKMAKERS OF SWANSEA DISTRICT (LLANELLI, LLANDEILO AND NEATH) Ref: 1197 £50.00
125pp Illus SC OP 1997. Apart from traditional listings names/biographical etc. detail author has widened contents to include development horology in this area, advice on care of clocks, setting up, etc. Signed numbered limited edition copy.

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: 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 £25.00
72pp Illus OP 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.

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 : 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.

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 RA : NEWTON - HIS FRIENDS AND FOES Ref: 446 £47.50
344pp Illus 1993 Includes two unpublished lectures on Hooke, Newton's first book etc.

HAMILTON : WATCH MATERIALS CATALOG Ref: 1737 £15.00
42pp Illus OP SC 1947 original copy Covers a little nibbled around edges - contents fine.

HAMILTON : SERVICE AND REPAIR OF THE HAMILTON ELECTRIC WATCH Ref: 3108 £25.00
106pp 1959 Service manual.

HAMILTON, SMITH WO : HAMILTON ELECTRIC WATCH REPAIR MANUAL Ref: 3107 £25.00
98pp 1958 Service manual for Model 500 5/0 size.

HAMPEL H : AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCHES FROM GERMANY, ENGLAND, FRANCE, JAPAN, RUSSIA and the USA. Ref: 448 £59.95
216pp Illus 123 examples illustrated (3 views of each) 1997 Excellent companion to previous volume on Swiss examples (Includes value guide).

HAMPEL H : AUTOMATIC WRISTWATCHES FROM SWITZERLAND Ref: 447 £65.00
342pp Well illus 1992 A formidable array of detail movement design sizes, dates, historical evolution of production in other words. A good informative reference work.

HANA WFJ : ENGLISH LANTERN CLOCKS Ref: 1869 £25.00
160pp Illus OP 1979 Hands, frets etc discussed and depicted with useful illustrations.

HANA WFJ : FRIESE KLOKKEN Ref: 451 £15.00
75pp Illus SC OP 1964 Well illustrated providing identification, history ,technical,practical content related to these attractive Dutch clocks

HANA WFJ : KLOKKEN Ref: 452 £10.00
78pp Illus SC OP l961 Broad outline wide variety Dutch clocks.

HARDER WJ : DANIEL DRAWBAUGH - THE EDISON OF THE CUMBERLAND VALLEY Ref: 2971 £20.00
228pp Illus OP 1960 A fascinating description of Drawbaugh and his wide range of interests, including a very early electric clock controlled by magnetism, but also how his invention of a "talking machine" could have laid claim to him actually being the inventor of the telephone.

HARRIS HG : COLLECTING AND IDENTIFYING OLD CLOCKS Ref: 2598 £10.00


HARRIS HG : 19th CENTURY AMERICAN CLOCKS Ref: 2467 £28.00
256pp Illus OP 1981 Very useful technical section on movements and mechanisms and case repair.

HARRISON et alia : PRINCIPLES AND EXPLANATIONS OF TIMEKEEPERS Ref: 1043 £150.00
140pp 16 pl including 3 fd pl 1984 This is a facsimile reprint Principles of Harrison's Timekeeper with plates (1767); thus making these important documents readily accessable for study at an affordable cost

	HARRISON S : JOHN HARRISON'S CONTRIVANCE Ref: 189 £47.50
	310pp Illus 2010 An excellent, thorough and well researched new book which we are delighted to have been entrusted by the Author ( Stuart Harrison ) to distribute WORLDWIDE on his behalf. Sub titled: "The scientific basis and design of his ultimate pendulum clock" the book is exceptionally well researched and presented with something for all horologists, whether their interest be the historic, academic or practical detail of this most special of timepieces as originally intended by Harrison.

HARROLD MC : AMERICAN WATCHMAKING Ref: 3049 £50.00
144pp Profuse illus HC OP 1984 This is most informative technical history of the American watchmaking industry l850-l930. Excellent content for either collector or historian. Rarer hard back edition.

HARROLD MC : AMERICAN WATCHMAKING Ref: 457 £30.00
144pp Profuse illus SC OP 1984 This is most informative technical history of the American watchmaking industry l850-l930. Excellent content for either collector or historian and difficult to obtain... As new condition.

HASELTON PH : THE WATCHMAN'S CLOCK IN AMERICA A BRIEF HISTORY Ref: 458 £45.00
114pp Illus SC OP Private limited printing 1993. Good survey and a most useful title in the void of material on timekeepers and night watchman clocks.

HASLUCK P : PRACTICAL PLUMBERS WORK Ref: 1248 £5.00
16Opp Illus OP l913 - Sorry nothing about making lead weights!

HASLUCK P : THE WATCH JOBBERS HANDYBOOK Ref: 1255 £15.00
145pp Illus OP Various copies from early 1900s. Cleaning, adjusting repairing - A very useful guide which provides excellent guidance and instruction for most beginners.

HASLUCK PN : THE METAL TURNERS HANDBOOK Ref: 462 £15.00
l52pp Illus OP 1882 A practical manual for workers at the Foot Lathe.

HASLUCK PN : THE MECHANICS WORKSHOP HANDYBOOK Ref: 2594 £15.00
136pp Figs OP 1911 Spine rubbed - pictorial binding. Practical notes on soldering, case hardening, filing, tool grinding etc.

HASLUCK PN : CLOCK JOBBER'S HANDYBOOK Ref: 460 £20.00
180pp Figs 1889/1908 ed In good sound condition, although internal spine split , and a joy to imagine how many horologists have thumbed the pages over the last 100 years. Provides useful basic information on cleaning/repairing/adjusting discussing tools, materials etc and features 30 pages of adverts of the day.Ideal for the beginner.

HASLUCK PN : CLOCK JOBBER'S HANDYBOOK Ref: 1885 £15.00
159pp Figs 1928 OP This is the 11th edition. Provides useful basic information on cleaning/repairing/adjusting discussing tools, materials etc.

HASWELL JE : HOROLOGY Ref: 463 £30.00
288pp Illus OP Various reprints 1947/1976 with supplement. Discusses science of time measurement and construction of clocks and watches - some on marine chronometers, electric clocks (Lowne).

HATTON T : AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MECHANICAL PART OF CLOCK/WATCH WORK Ref: 465 £15.00
400pp + pl 1978 facsimile reprint of 1773 original. Written by practical craftsman with some contemporary workshop methods described Historically an important book but not a text book for the novice.

HAVARD H : L'ORFEVRERIE Ref: 1675 £15.00
170pp Illus OP nd ?early 1900s General design/proportions discussed and illus, method making a vase from the flat followed by resume of French silver working. Pictorial covers gilt illus of workman at bench.

HAWKINS JB : THOMAS COLE AND VICTORIAN CLOCKMAKING Ref: 468 £45.00
174pp plus 80pp appendix on Great Exhibition l851 Illus OP l975 Standard work on Cole Strut Clocks but details on contemporary retailers (Payne, Hancock) useful in other contexts. Dustjacket rather nibbled and worn in places.

HAYDEN A : CHATS ON OLD SILVER Ref: 2354 £10.00
424pp Illus OP 1928 Good general survey - illustrated tables of marks.

HAYDEN A : CHATS ON OLD CLOCKS Ref: 3050 £25.00
302pp Illus 1917 first ed with letter from Author. A useful and informative book to have by the fireside.

HAYDEN A : CHATS ON OLD CLOCKS Ref: 3706 £15.00
186pp Illus 1951ed . A useful and informative book to have by the fireside.

HAYWARD J : ENGLISH WATCHES Ref: 470 £10.00
72pp Illus SC OP 1956 General resume followed by catalogue of watches at V & A (South Kensington) Invaluable for reproduced pages from early engravers designs cases, cocks etc..

HEAL Sir AMBROSE : SIGNBOARDS OF OLD LONDON SHOPS Ref: 2656 £20.00
220pp Illus Excellent survey of 2000 signboards over 150 trades (few clock/watchmakers).

HEARN MRS G : COLLECTION OF WATCHES LOANED TO METROPOLITAN MUSEUM Ref: 3389 £200.00
35pp plus tissue protected plates OP Privately printed 1907 Leather bound with banding and marbled boards in good moist condition. Important record of a unique collection of fine early continental watches loaned to USA museum by Mrs George a Hearn.

HEARN MRS G : COLLECTION OF WATCHES LOANED TO METROPOLITAN MUSEUM Ref: 1228 £95.00
35pp plus tissue protected plates OP Privately printed 1907 Important record of a unique collection of fine early continental watches loaned to USA museum by Mrs George a Hearn ex Strickler library. Card covers original but discoloured.

HENRI PICARD ET CIE : WATCH MATERIALS TOOLS CATALOGUE Ref: 1733 £65.00
123pp Illus SC OP l955 Swiss catalogue of watch materials and tools. Much to desired at yesterday's prices As well as practical application - fascinating record 'industrial' history now lost. The advertising wrappers on the mainspring packets are a gem.

HENRY C : HUYGENS ET ROBERVAL DOCUMENTS NOUVEAUX Ref: 2796 £50.00
44pp SC 1880 Uncut pages. Interesting additional content to previous published works and proving to be a sought after title.

HERING DW : LURE OF THE CLOCK Ref: 475 £15.00
121pp Illus OP 1963 revised and enlarged ed of l932 More than general history, biography of James Arthur and detailed description of his fine collection - some unexpected treasures.

	HEUER AND MAURICE : EUROPEAN PENDULUM CLOCKS Ref: 480 £49.95
	334pp Well illus 1988 Excellent reference for casework etc - could call it the poor man's substitute for Tardy.

HILL C W : THE DESIGN OF TOOTHED GEAR Ref: 2465 £15.00
60pp Illus OP 1918 Appears to relate to involute teeth! Includes cutting of teeth. A typical detailed technical manual of the period.

HILL DR : THE BOOK OF INGENIOUS MECHANICAL DEVICES Ref: 3542 £100.00
285pp Illus OP 1974 Limited numbered edition. English translation of one of the worlds rarest 13th century Islamic manuscripts. Chapters relate to castle, drummer, boat, elephant, beaker, peacock, candle, monkey, doors water clocks as well as ingenious drinking vessels, bowls and devices for raising water.

HILL DR : ON THE CONSTRUCTION OF WATER CLOCKS Ref: 483 £20.00
46pp illus SC OP l976 printing of translation of original Arabic paper - certainly some novel designs. Doubtful if could be adapted for the garden!

HILL DR : ARABIC WATER CLOCKS Ref: 3051 £15.00
137pp Illus SC 1981 Ranging from water clocks before Islam through to the water clocks of Medieval Europe the is provides a sound academic basis for anyone's knowledge in this area.

HILLIER M : AUTOMATA AND MECHANICAL TOYS Ref: 2336 £10.00
200pp Illus OP 1976 Interesting survey of subject including list of notable firms with trademarks.

HILLMANN B : LA MONTRE BRACELET Ref: 486 £10.00
66pp Dia SC OP l926 Construction and repair of wristwatches.( French language)

HILLMANN B : LA MONTRE CYLINDRE Ref: 3158 £15.00
79pp Dia SC OP l931 Construction and repair of cylinder watches.(French language).

HIMMELEIN V LEOPOLD JH : PRUNKUHREN DES 16 JAHRHUNDERTS SAMMLUNG FREMENSDORF Ref: 1403 £20.00
108pp Illus SC OP l974 Detailed account of some important early clocks.

HINDLE B & LUBAR S : ENGINES OF CHANGE: THE AMERICAN INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION 1790 -1860 Ref: 3160 £10.00
307pp Illus OP 1986 describes the changes in America between the revolutionary and Civil wars, the authors paint an intriguing picture and explanation of industrial development in the early 19th century.

HISCOCK WG : A CHRIST CHURCH MISCELLANY Ref: 2641 £15.00
260pp Illus Privately printed by author - signed copy 1946 .History of one of most famous Oxford colleges, its library and general furnishings - for the horologist a few pages on the clock and 9 pages on the bell - Great Tom and the Ring.

HMSO : INTELLIGENCE REPORT GERMAN CLOCK/WATCH INDUSTRY Ref: 1816 £35.00
40pp SC OP 1945 Report prepared by Sub Committee as such interesting ephemera but more vital it provides a finite description of the German factories at this time - wages, health checks, labour conditions, share of world trade 1928 etc. Very important even if basically presented documentation. Rare item.

HOBSON C : HOBSON'S CHOICE Ref: 488 £15.00
104pp 90 figs l6 illus SC OP l982 The working sketches made by Charles Hobson and Dan Parkes of repeat work found on English bracket clock (1675-l740) that had passed through their workshops. Very useful and helpful.

HODGES TB : ERASTUS HODGES 1781-1847 Ref: 3052 £20.00
360pp Illus OP 1994 Researched from a vast array of family memorabilia a keen insight is provided into the manufacture and marketing in New England of the Hodge clocks.

HODGSON J : INTRODUCTION TO CHRONOLOGY CONTAINING AN ACCOUNT OF TIME Ref: 3053 £120.00
85pp OP Originally published in 1797 this publication although the pages look old appears to be a reproduction copy from pre1920's. Focuses upon the development of calendar timekeeping and the relevance of the lunar cycle.

HOEY RJ : HOEY'S PENDULUM CLOCK REPAIR AND SERVICE MANUAL Ref: 3601 £10.00
96pp Illus SC OP 1971 Crammed with information to assist the beginner recognise, understand and tackle restoration.

HOKE D : AMERICAN POCKET WATCHES Ref: 2936 £65.00
330p Illus OP SC l991 Not just the catalogue for the extensive collection in the Time Museum USA but a comprehensive overview. Quite frankly this and the book by Harrold are essential reading for anyone seriously studying these watches. This copy is the published uncorrected gallery proof (pictures less clear).

HOKE D : AMERICAN POCKET WATCHES Ref: 490 £120.00
33opp Illus OP l991 Not just the catalogue for the extensive collection in the Time Museum USA but a comprehensive overview. Quite frankly this and the book by Harrold are essential reading for anyone seriously studying these watches.

HOLLISTER-SHORT G/ JAMES F (eds) : HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY XII Ref: 492 £15.00
184pp Illus 1990 Includes MT Wright on The London Sundial Calendar and Early History of Geared Mechanisms JV Field on Roman/Byzantine Portable Sundials and The London Sundial Calendar.

HOLLY FM : FOR GENERATIONS TO COME: LIFE STORY OF ELIAS INGRAHAM Ref: 3055 £15.00
224pp Illus OP 1975 reprint. Recounts the biography of Elias Ingraham including an illuminating section on Bristol clocks.

HOLTZ CF RIDGELY FS : CLOCKS FROM THE HUNTER COLLECTION Ref: 1499 £25.00
64pp Illus SC OP l957 Excellent illustrations and text on important European and American Clocks. Important collection given to Illinois State Museum in l948. Includes the most lucid descriptions of mechanisms of clocks driving power, wagon spring etc I've seen.

HOOD G : MODERN METHODS IN HOROLOGY Ref: 1232 £25.00
254pp Illus OP 1950s? Says practical information for young watchmakers but plenty for the more advanced student. Written for students for USA Institute.

HOOPES PR : SHOP RECORDS OF DANIEL BURNAP - CLOCKMAKER Ref: 504 £75.00
188pp Illus OP No 876 limited ed 1000 l958 Great insight into both the daily working life of Burnap with the bonus of his memorandum book containing informative recipes, how to draw/make/finish a clock movement etc. Presented to Geoffrey Bell.

HOPE JONES F : SYNCHRONOME MISCELLANY Ref: 505 £10.00
48pp Illus SC l995 Compilation of very useful material relating to author and the Synchronome company - includes facsimile of catalogue c1912. All new copies of the publication available from the publishers have rusty staples but they have helpfully advised that is the best they can do !!!!

HOPE JONES H : ELECTRICAL TIMEKEEPING Ref: 508 £50.00
279pp Illus OP 1976 Facsimile reprint. Although Synchronome orientated this is a summary of the most important milestones in electrical horology.

	HORLBECK MP : ALARM WRISTWATCHES: THE HISTORY OF AN UNDERVALUED FEATURE Ref: 3574 £59.95
	232pp Illus 2007 A long forgotten area, but now captured. The development and technical detail is covered for manufcturers such as Eterna, Omega, Bulova, Lemania, Polijit, Ronda, Seiko and many others.

HOROLOGICAL JOURNAL : FIRST LEVER WATCH MADE 1759 BY THOMAS MUDGE Ref: 2477 £10.00
December 1956 Major article as indicated in title.

HOWGRAVE GRAHAM RP : SOME CLOCKS AND JACKS WITH NOTES ON THE HISTORY OF HOROLOGY Ref: 2957 £30.00
68pp SC 1927 Well illus detail of turret clock frames/mechanisms Important contemporary accounts of early 'findings' such as Cassiobury Manor clock. Front cover missing of this copy.

HOWGRAVE GRAHAM RP : THE WELLS CLOCK Ref: 3718 £15.00
24pp Illus OP 1971. A well written and informative guide to the history and workings of this magnificent example of a clock and automata

HOWSE D : GREENWICH TIME AND THE DISCOVERY OF LONGITUDE Ref: 1863 £30.00
251pp Illus OP l980 A truly user friendly account written by past head of navigation and astronomy at Greenwich National Maritime Museum.

HOWSE D : FRANCIS PLACE AND EARLY HISTORY OF GREENWICH OBSERVATORY Ref: 2775 £25.00
64pp Well illus OP 1975 An informed and lively account! Ex Leonard Weiss library.

HOWSE D : THE TOMPION CLOCKS AT GREENWICH AND THE DEADBEAT ESCAPEMENT Ref: 2953 £15.00
38pp Illus OP 1970 Reprinted by the AHS this booklet provides a useful source of accurate historical resume written in a readable format, as well as some behind the scenes and movements photos, as well as most imposing example of a Tompion.

HOWSE D, HUTCHINSON B : THE CLOCKS AND WATCHES OF CAPTAIN JAMES COOK 1769-1969 Ref: 2937 £10.00
60pp SC Illus 1960's An excellent AHS reprinted collection of articles covering the early pendulum clocks, early watches, and marine timekeepers in the guise of Kendall, Arnold, Shelton, Ellicott.

HUBER M : DIE UHREN VON A LANGE & SOHNE GLASHUTTE/SACHSEN Ref: 3191 £25.00
130pp Illus OP 1979 3rd ed Details in dual German and English text format. A library of the Lange & Sohne watches designed to assist the reader identify the various types. This edition includes a detailed company catalogue (1976 LIMITED EDITION (without catalogue/early numbered copy also available dedicated signature by author)

HUDSON MOORE N : THE OLD CLOCK BOOK Ref: 1379 £15.00
339pp Illus OP Discusses and list makers of both American/English clocks. Worthy of acquisition for the illustration of quite important clocks in private collections albeit a rather curious illustration of a Harrison longcase!

HUGHES P : FRENCH 18th CENTURY CLOCKS AND BAROMETERS IN WALLACE COLLECTION Ref: 519 £15.00
103pp SC l994 Scant information on French clocks therefore this is welcome addition. Excellent colour illustrations/each exhibit well documented.

HUGHES R, CRAVEN M : CLOCKMAKERS & WATCHMAKERS OF DERBYSHIRE Ref: 1114 £24.99
160pp Illus l998 Comprehensive survey of clockmaking in area plus listing of makers including apprentices. Appendices include hood styles for Derbyshire round dial clocks. Excellent reference work.

HURLEY PM : RADIOACTIVITY AND TIME Ref: 3296 £3.00
6pp SC Reprint of article from Scientific American august 1949.

HUSHER RW, WELCH WW : A STUDY OF SIMON WILLARD'S CLOCKS Ref: 528 £85.00
290pp Illus OP l980 Exhaustive study of both historical and technical aspects of this most important American maker. The reference work on subject.

HUYGENS C : HOROLOGIUM OSCILLATORIUM Ref: 1398 £90.00
162pp Dia 1pl OP 1966 limited reprint of l673 original The Pendulum Clock or Geometrical Demonstrations of the Motion of Pendulums applied to Clocks. Important study document (latin text)

HYLTIN TM : THE DIGITAL ELECTRONIC WATCH Ref: 3057 £25.00
240pp Illus OP 1978 One of the first titles in this area, content remains instructive and relevant. Easy to understand style to assist repairers as well as development of a broader understanding.

IDEN : COLLECTION OF CHRISTMAS CARDS FROM THE IDEN FAMILY Ref: 3226 £20.00
8 Cards from the Iden family in the 1930's/40's depicting Tompion and other Bracket clocks items.

ILBERT C SIR : PARLIAMENT - ITS HISTORY, CONSTITUTION AND PRACTICE Ref: 2810 £20.00
248pp 12 ed 1929 Interesting as written by father of Courtney Ilbert!

ILBERT COLLECTION : ENGLISH AND CONTINENTAL CLOCKS Ref: 197 £25.00
96pp 26pp pl OP l958 This is the Christie catalogue of the sale of the famous Ilbert collection that never took place - purchased prior to auction - now in the British Museum.

IMAI K : ROLEX 3621 WRISTWATCHES Ref: 169 £55.00
256pp Illus 2009 New title Written by a respected author this virtual catalogue of 3621 wristwatches depicts 14 models including Rolex Oyster, Bubbleback, Chronograph, Submariner, Explorer etc in colour. Includes technical details and year of manufacture providing invaluable information for the collector.

IMMISCH M : PRIZE ESSAY ON THE BALANCE SPRING AND ISOCHRONAL ADJUSTMENT Ref: 530 £100.00
50pp Illus OP 1872 Covers isochronal adjustments and has nice advert for Ganeval and Callard watch pendulum spring. Always amused me that author ensured publication in book format prior to appearance in Horological Journal.

IMMISCH M : PRIZE ESSAY ON THE BALANCE SPRING AND ISOCHRONAL ADJUSTMENT Ref: 2118 £60.00
43pp Figs OP Hard bound/pictorial cover USA edition. Well travelled and read copy ex Jean Louis Roehrich, Carl Anderson Tech Director of USA Horological Institute. Useable, but could do with a rebinding.

IMPERIAL JOURNAL OF ART : SCIENCE, MECHANISMS AND ENGINEERING Ref: 2579 £45.00
Vol 1 648pp plus fd plates of locomotives (Bury, Curtis Kennedy), marine engines, astronomical clock, Bain electric telegraph. Includes significant series of practical papers on steam engines and details of railway printing ticket machine c 1870's. Binding rubbed but sound - some chipping to plates

INDER PM : CLOCKS AND WATCHES - EXETER MUSEUM AND ART GALLERY Ref: 2254 £10.00
22pp Illus SC OP 1972 Not necessarily local makers.

INGRAHAM E : ILLUSTRATED CATALOGUE AND PRICE LIST OF CLOCKS: 1860-1880 Ref: 3622 £15.00
53pp Illus SC OP 1985 Replica of Ingraham catalogue of 1860-1880; includes section on company history.

INTERNATIONAL : INTERNATIONAL WRISTWATCH Ref: 2732 £3.00
Leading periodical devoted to wristwatches Information/articles by leading experts. Individual publications available: various mainly 2002 onwards available; priced per individual copy.

INTERNATIONAL : INTERNATIONAL WRISTWATCH Ref: 1315 £80.00
Leading periodical devoted to wristwatches. Information/articles by leading experts. Run of nos 1-17 complete, including those difficult to find early numbers ((1989 -1992).

ISNARDI A : THE MASTER OF OMEGA Ref: 3636 £150.00
350pp 250 col Illus 2007 Features rare watches from the Omega museum.and dwells on Speedmaster, Flightmaster, Speedsonic, text in English and Italian; Publishers assure does not replicate material in other publications!

ITALIAANDER R : BEI WEMPE GEHN DIE UHREN ANDERS: Chronik eines Familienunternehmens Ref: 5271 £15.00
272pp Illus OP 1978 A well written book with a wide range of historical information featuring Wempe amongst others.

JACKSON CJ : ENGLISH GOLDSMITHS AND THEIR MARKS Ref: 535 £25.00
696pp OP SC reprint of 1929 publication. History of the platemakers followed by facsimiles of 11,000 marks datemarks etc.

JACOT & SON : HOW TO REPAIR MUSICAL BOXES Ref: 1561 £10.00
32pp Illus SC OP 1966 reprint Practical instructions with illus catalogue of materials

JAGGER C : PAUL PHILIP BARRAUD Ref: 537 £100.00
177pp Illus + supplement Illus OP 1968/1979 Biographical historical and technical survey Useful check lists of relevant numbers/dates chronometers, watches few clocks.

JAGGER C : WUNDERWERK UHR Ref: 1299 £15.00
254pp OP Illus 1977 A healthy volume covering evolution of horology but mainly many examples of clocks and watch types and price ranges. Well illustrated and a good coffee table addition.

JAGGER C : THE WORLDS GREAT CLOCKS AND WATCHES Ref: 1424 £15.00
254pp OP Illus 1980 A healthy volume covering evolution of horology but mainly many examples of clocks and watch types and price ranges. Well illustrated and a good coffee table addition.

JAGGER C : THE ARTISTRY OF THE ENGLISH WATCH Ref: 536 £20.00
160pp Lavishly Illus OP 1988 Traces the design and decorative development of styles, techniques and materials for enriching cases (gilding, pique work etc) Most useful illustrations of pillar designs, watch cocks, makers' marks etc.

JAGGER C : ROYAL CLOCKS Ref: 538 £35.00
350pp Illus c/b/w OP 1983 Authoritative survey clocks and watches originally in Royal Collections therefore usually hidden from view! Useful listing/details on craftsmen with Letters Patent and Royal Warrants.

JAGGER C : PAUL PHILIP BARRAUD Ref: 1103 £15.00
c100pp SC 1979 supplement to the earlier main volume

JAMES A : TIME AND ITS MYSTERIES: VOLS 1 to 3 Ref: 3058 £35.00
364pp in 3 vols OP 1949 Text of 12 lectures at New York James Arthur Foundation. Topics explored include lifetime of the galaxy, the beginnings of time measurement, the concept of time, developments in portable timepieces.

JAMES A : CHESTER COUNTY CLOCKS AND THEIR MAKERS Ref: 2416 £20.00
205pp Illus OP First numbered ed 1947 with Addendum (Chester in USA) Not a mere directory - a full account and discussion of these clockmakers.

JAQUET E, CHAPUIS A : TECHNIQUE AND HISTORY OF SWISS WATCH Ref: 3144 £20.00
272pp Many plates b/w/c OP 1970 enlarged edition, Describes craft of watchmaking in Jura,styles cases etc for period 1700-1968 Only work on the subject per se; some electrical and wristwatch content. Dustjacket not in the best of condition.

JENDRITZKI H : WATCH ADJUSTMENT Ref: 2040 £50.00
109pp Illus SC OP 1963 Good practical manual includes programme of official tests for chronometers.

JENNINGS T : THE DEVELOPMENT OF BRITISH BELL FITTINGS Ref: 1833 £20.00
168pp Illus OP l997 An important work - informative to knowledgeable and thought provoking to the rest of us! Nearly out of print.

JESPERSEN J : FROM SUNDIALS TO ATOMIC CLOCKS Ref: 1980 £12.00
175pp Illus SC OP Pleasant informative discussion on time and frequency and other matters more horological.

JEWELERS BOARD OF TRADE : CONFIDENTIAL REFERENCE BOOK JEWELRY TRADE IN UNITED STATES Ref: 2470 £20.00
1176pp OP 1955 Privately printed listing of manufacturers, importers of precious stones, watches, silverware etc. - names, addresses, credit rating, dissolutions, financial embarrassments and so on! Binding secure but spine heavily repaired.

JONES B : CLOCK CLEANING AND REPAIRING Ref: 2248 £10.00
176pp Illus OP 1976 Sixth edition and imprint says all about what an excellent composite title this is providing an excellent canter through the various tricks and traits of alternative movements. Good copy.

JONES B : WORKSHOP HINTS FOR MUNITION WORKERS Ref: 2833 £25.00
154pp Illus Sc 1916 Not sure for whom written as surely those employed in the making of shells and shell cases in Coventry/Stockport were already instructed! Excellent condition - piece of social history!

JONES FD : DIE DESIGN AND DIE MAKING PRACTICE Ref: 2671 £30.00
956pp Figs OP 2nd ed 1941 Useful few pages on dies for watch hands, cases, dials and sub presses for watch clicks.

JONES T : SPLITTING THE SECOND - THE STORY OF ATOMIC TIME Ref: 2433 £17.00
199pp Figs SC 2000 Makes a 'difficult' subject comprehensible and interesting to the general reader 'Bibliography' of websites of timekeeping organisations.

JONES T & TG : MACHINE DRAWING FOR ENGINEERING STUDENTS Ref: 2596 £20.00
2 vols Book 1 General, valves, shafts etc c80pp OP 6th ed 1902 plus Book 3 Engine and Pump details c 80pp OP 3rd ed 1907 Engravings and coloured drawings Demonstrates the required skills of an engineer student nearly 100 years ago! Binding poor on spine.

JUTTEMANN H : DIE SCHWARZWALDUHR Ref: 3196 £17.50
164pp Illus OP 1972 Well illustrated including section on Black Forest clocks.

KADUCK JM : COLLECTING WATCH FOBS Ref: 3224 £20.00
100pp Illus SC OP 1973: An introduction to the construction, collection and design of watch fobs before leading into a wide ranging photo gallery and a price guide of the day.

KAHLERT H : BIBLIOGRAPHIE ZUR SCHWARZWALDER Ref: 555 £15.00
117pp Illus SC OP 1984 1800 through to 1950 Most important listing of literature relating to Black Forest Clocks.

KAHLERT H : UHREN 1913 Ref: 556 £10.00
85pp Illus SC OP 1980 Signed by author. Compilation of catalogue extracts of clocks and watches being marketed in 1913 with some detail and a large number of illustrations.

KAHLERT H, MUHE R, BRUNNER G : WRISTWATCHES Ref: 557 £59.95
520pp 2005 Enlarged 5th ed Illus Still the best for a sound unbiased technical history on evolution of the wristwatch to help form your own opinions. Movements styles, dates, manufacturers all discussed in depth. Includes price guide information.

KAHLERT H, MUHE R, BRUNNER G : ARMBANDUHREN Ref: 1519 £17.50
1983 German edition of wristwatches. Excellent value. Still the best for a sound unbiased technical history on evolution of the wristwatch to help form your own opinions. Movements styles, dates, manufacturers all discussed in depth. Includes price guide leaflet.

KAHLERT H, MUHE R, BRUNNER G : ARMBANDUHREN 100 JAHRE ENTWICKLUNGSGESCHICHTE Ref: 3131 £30.50
520pp Illus 1996 5th ed . Excellent value. Still the best for a sound unbiased technical history on evolution of the wristwatch to help form your own opinions. Movements styles, dates, manufacturers all discussed in depth. Includes price guide leaflet. An as new secondhand copy.

KALTENBOCH F : VIENNESE TIMEPIECES Ref: 560 £45.00
262pp Illus c/b/w 1993 English edition, in slip case. Comprehensive description of clock/watchmaking in 18th/19th century Vienna Plenty of regulators. Quality/quantity of exceptional illustrations Text provides background and technical List makers names/dates.

KAMADA M : TIMEKEEPERS Ref: 2862 £30.00
Over 200pp Dia 1955 Some English text ( i.e. the Chapter index) but otherwise Japanese text. Covers horological theory, repairing, history, suggested reading plus some on electronics.

KATER H & LARDNER D : TREATISE ON MECHANICS Ref: 2776 £30.00
342pp Engravings 1830 Important horologically for chapters on wheelwork, balances and pendulums Half calf, marbled boards, gilt spine Binding on spine becoming weak but no immediate problem.

KATRA JR : CLOCKMAKERS & CLOCKMAKING IN SOUTHERN MAINE 1770-1870 Ref: 1479 £12.50
80pp SC OP 1989 Well illus account excellent illustrations of clocks and movements.

KENDAL JK : A HISTORY OF WATCHES AND OTHER TIMEKEEPERS Ref: 565 £25.00
252pp Illus OP 1978 reprint of original 1892ed Ghost written by FJ Britten Plenty of Puff for Kendal and Dent watches but also rich in unexpected oddments of information i.e. details of the varying length of a pendulum according to latitude!

KENDALL G P : TUNING COILS AND HOW TO WIND THEM Ref: 3499 £10.00
68pp Illus SC 1994 3rd reprint Although a title originally aimed at the radio enthusaist there is a great deal of useful information contained within of use to those repairing and restoring the coils of early electric clocks.

KINOSTAN : ELECTRIC CLOCKS Ref: 3431 £12.00
156pp Describes the principles and workings of an electric clock and the construction of the simple electric clock and three quarter seconds clock with chime release. Discusses improvements to clocks, faces for them and the chiming movement. Helpful but not one of the classic works.

KLEINLEIN WJ : PRACTICAL BALANCE AND HAIRSPRING WORK Ref: 1874 £20.00
115pp Illus OP 1925 original ed. Includes truing, poising, selecting, colleting.

KLEINLEIN WJ : RULES AND PRACTICES FOR ADJUSTING WATCHES Ref: 2570 £20.00
133pp Figs OP 1940 ed Final small chapter relates wristwatches; gilt edging to pages;

KNAP J : DET GAMLE STUEUR Ref: 2985 £25.00
103pp Illus OP 1964 In addition to a known list of Norwegian clock makers from 18th and 19th century contains a study of the development of a wide range of clocks form 1500 onwards, written in Norwegian.

	KNIRIM K : BRITISH MILITARY TIMEPIECES Ref: 167 £125.00
	800pp Illus 2009 English/German text At last a gap in the market is plugged with this high quality publication specifically upon the British military timepieces used by the British Army, Royal Navy and Royal Air Force Describes both technically and historically, with high quality illustrations and a wide range of examples from chronometers, clocks, watches and wristwatches used in all the armed services. An essential companion to the sister title on German military timepieces.

KNIRIM K : MILITARY TIMEPIECES 150 YEARS WATCHES AND CLOCKS OF GERMAN FORCES Ref: 2454 £110.00
636pp Illus 2002 English/German text Describes 1000 timepieces both technically and historically Awe inspiring detail - illustrations, tables, text - essential reference for collections of military timepieces.

	KOCHMANN K : CLOCK AND WATCH TRADEMARKS WITH EUROPEAN ORIGINS Ref: 576 £44.00
	967 pp Figs Latest ed Hardback leatherette covering. Much improved layout - many more entries 18000 trademarks including some on electrical clock manufacturers. One of the hardest books to get hold of !!!!!

KOCHMANN K : BLACK FOREST CLOCKMAKER AND THE CUCKOO CLOCK Ref: 574 £30.00
266pp Well Illus SC 2005 reprint. Contents covers history, identification of movements and repair.

KOCHMANN K : LENZKIRCH CLOCK FACTORY AND WINTERHALDEN & HOFMEIR CLOCKS Ref: 573 £20.00
142pp Illus 2003 ed SC An excellent reprint of this most informative book with technical and identification advice.

KREUTTER & CIE : ALBUM OF FOURNITURES D'HOROLGERIE, DE PENDULES, REVIELS ET BOITES A MUSIQUE Ref: 3203 £45.00
136pp OP c1930's? Company catalogue populated with a lavish display of pocket watch parts, and principally horological tools of the period. Page 99/100 partly missing so priced accordingly.

KREUZER A : OMEGA DESIGNS: FEAST FOR THE EYES Ref: 578 £49.95
224pp Illus 2008 2nd ed Illustrated descriptions of all watch movements made since registration of trademark in 1894. Illustrations and detail includes Constellation, Speedmaster, Flightmaster, Seamaster, Cosmic, Dinosaur.

KREUZER A : DIE ARMBANDUHR ZEIT AM HANDGELENK Ref: 3146 £25.00
168pp Illus OP 1988 Illustrated descriptions of range of wristwatch movements with some extracts of manufacturer catalogues. Illustrations and detail includes Omega, Patek Phillippe, Jaeger, Breitling, Zodiac....almost all you can think of.

KRUG : ELEKTRISCHE UHREN: SPECIALWISSEN FUR DIE BERUFSBILDUNG Ref: 8004 £75.00
184pp Illus OP 1969 Describes the components and principles of electric clocks, amongst the illustartions being the Astro-Chron by Junghams.

KUGEL A : SPHERES - THE ART OF THE CELESTIAL MECHANIC Ref: 2507 £70.00
254pp Illus in glowing colour 2002 A fantastic 'catalogue' of breathtaking exhibition of clockwork celestial/terrestrial globes, armillary spheres, astronomical rings globes including of work of Raingo and Janvier's masterpiece of 1789-1801. A definitive title.

KUHL & cO : DIE MARFELS'SCHE UHREN SAMMLUNG INTERESSANTE TASCHEN UHREN Ref: 3411 £50.00
30pp + plates. Illus OP Not seen one of these before! Looks like a replica of an 1888 publication by Kuhl & Co , featuring pocket watches. Front inner hinge need slight repair.

KURZ O : FAKES - A HANDBOOK FOR COLLECTORS AND STUDENTS Ref: 2382 £10.00
328pp plus 95 pl OP l948 Alludes to paintings manuscripts, sculpture, ivory carvings pottery, etc be fair to say nothing directly appertaining to horology although an excellent insight into past practices!

KURZ O : EUROPEAN CLOCKS AND WATCHES IN THE NEAR EAST Ref: 582 £15.00
100pp 16 Illus OP 1978 Academic study with interesting comments on horological trade with Turkey etc and how Geneva clockmakers settled in Istanbul - excellent insight into working practices of such makers as the Priors etc.

LABROSSE F : AZIMUTH TABLES: CORRECTION OF COMPASS COURSES, BEARINGS AND THE SUNS TRUE BEARINGS Ref: 5274 £40.00
266pp 1884 4th edition published by Imray, Tight linen binding, covers rubbed a little but then they were probably sliding around on a captains table a fair bit as he grappled to set the time and determine location. Interestingly for a publication 120years. Would look good open on the table next to a navigation instrument.

LAIDLAW-DICKSON D J : THE BOOK OF THE UNIMAT Ref: 7 £50.00
128pp SC OP 1977 Unfortunately out of print this most useful book includes information on the SL and Mark 3 lathes and provides a guide to the operation of the lathes, accessories and possible tasks. Aimed primarily at the user as a first timer. See Tingey sequel for more advanced use.

LALANDE J : JOURNAL D' UN VOYAGE EN ANGLETERRE 1763 Ref: 2832 £50.00
116pp 1980 reprint of 1763 original Excellent contemporary view of social life in England at this date- includes references to John Harrison SOLD WITH publishers mock up copy. These have blank pages but fully bound with dust jacket in order to a provide precise image of final publication - interesting combination.

LANCASHIRE : LANCASHIRE WATCH COMPANY 1889 -1910 Ref: 3060 £65.00
88p Illus OP Limited hardback edition 1973 Basically an historical essay by Alan Smith, reprint of l905 trade catalogue and a paper by Henry G Abbott on the actual manufacturing method. Essential if this is your collecting arena; Signed and dedicated by Author.

LANCASHIRE : LANCASHIRE WATCH COMPANY 1889 -1910 Ref: 3059 £45.00
88p Illus OP SC 1973 Basically an historical essay by Alan Smith, reprint of l905 trade catalogue and a paper by Henry G Abbott on the actual manufacturing method Essential if this is your collecting arena. Signed copy.

LANDES DS : REVOLUTION IN TIME - CLOCKS AND MAKING OF MODERN WORLD Ref: 3484 £20.00
482pp Illus Hardback ed OP 1983 Influence of mechanical clock on civilisation - pleasure to read!

LANE J : COVENTRY APPRENTICES AND THEIR MASTERS 1781-l806 Ref: 587 £20.00
144pp l983 A complete listing of all apprentices i.e. weavers, watchmakers, candle makers etc. Quite interesting social history if nothing else.

LANG GR MEIS R : CHRONOGRAPH WRISTWATCHES - TO STOP TIME Ref: 588 £59.95
256pp Illus c/b/w 1993 Identification together with technical section describing historical development of chronograph mechanism. Definitely fills a gap in horological literature. (1992 OP German text edition £50)

LANGDON JE : CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS IN CANADA Ref: 589 £15.00
195pp SC OP l976 Covers period 1700 to 1900 Thorough listing makers.

LANGE & SOHNE : A LANGE & SOHNE : GLASHUTTER UHREN- AUKTIONEN of Dr H CROTT Ref: 3198 £30.00
143pp Illus A lavishly illustrated catalogue brimming with full colour very detailed photographs from this 1991 auction.

LANGENDORF : SOCIETE D'HORLOGERIE DE LANGENDORF Ref: 2980 £20.00
24pp Illus SC OP c 1930's. An original factory issued catalogue depicting in some detail their range of contemporary pocket watches and an early wristwatch, together with price list insert.

LAPAIRE C : UHRENMUSEUM GENF Ref: 3470 £5.00
88pp Illus SC OP 1990 Illustrated catalogue of over 60 of the best quality and interesting horological exhibits, including a rabbit! at Geneva. High quality illustrations.

LASSAUSSOIS J, LHOTE G : THE WORLD OF WATCHES Ref: 1295 £15.00
142pp Illus 1996 500 examples shown and captioned. Intended as a 'visual thrill' it does provide an interesting broad overview of some of the commonly seen examples.

LE COULTRE : HOW TO REPAIR ATMOS: THE PERPETUAL MOTION CLOCK Ref: 3518 £15.00
16pp Illus 2006 SC An absolutely invaluable reprint of the original 1952 guidance provided by the manufacturers for the repair and maintenance of the Atmos clock. See also separate publication on Repair Notes.

LEADBETTER C : MECHANICK DIALLING OR THE NEW ART OF SHADOWS Ref: 592 £295.00
147pp fd pl OP 1773 Full leather binding. a little rubbed, but who wouldn't be at over 230 years old ! Sound binding, some water staining to a handful of pages... but pleased to have a copy as title is becoming harder to find. Classic reference work.

LECOULTRE F : A GUIDE TO COMPLICATED WATCHES Ref: 594 £42.00
216pp Figs 2004 3rd ed Thorough technical exposition if working at the bench - repeaters, chronographs, perpetual calendars etc French Text edition also available: Les Montres Compliquees

LEE F C : SIR JOSEPH WHITWORTH: A PIONEER OF MECHANICAL ENGINEERING Ref: 3671 £20.00
31pp SC OP 1946 Provides a thorough account of the work of this pioneer and the remarkable contributions made to engineering developments.

LEE R : THE KNIBB FAMILY - CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 2711 £950.00		OUT OF STOCK
187pp 190 pl b/w/c OP 1964 Private printing - numbered copies. Always a sought after book with an ever escalating price. Invaluable detailed information on family and their work (many views of clocks and movements) Dust jacket in much better condition than is often seen, with just a slight tear to rear.

LEE R : THE KNIBB FAMILY - CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 27 £690.00
187pp 190 pl b/w/c OP 1964 Private printing - numbered copies. Always a sought after book with an ever escalating price. Invaluable detailed information on family and their work (many views of clocks and movements) Without dust jacket and also with a previous inscription on the flysheet snopaked out. Could be covered with new owners personalised library sticker. Probably the best value copy of this scarcity offered for many years!

LEE R : THE KNIBB FAMILY - CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 3708 £850.00
187pp 190 pl b/w/c OP 1964 Private printing - numbered copies. Always a sought after book with an ever escalating price. Invaluable detailed information on family and their work (many views of clocks and movements) With dust jacket, showing some signs of wear but not falling apart!.

LEE R A : INTRODUCTORY EXHIBITION OF WORKS OF ART AND ANTIQUES Ref: 1919 £40.00
65pp Illus SC OP 1965 Exhibition catalogue including longcases by Delander, Knibb (one by Samuel Knibb) , barometer by Quare and bracket clocks by Roberts, Graham etc. 'Introductory ' in so far as introducing partner RT Gwynn and also his new galleryin Bruton Place. Now a scarce item.

LEITER A, DORNER AH : DIE UHR ZEITMESSER UND SCHMUCK IN FUNF JAHRHUNDERTEN Ref: 847 £30.00
358pp Illus OP 1967 Historical survey of development of both clocks and watches over five centuries Excellent overview. Sold with English translation. This copy has a badly torn dustjacket with a piece missing.

LEITER A, DORNER AH : DIE UHR ZEITMESSER UND SCHMUCK IN FUNF JAHRHUNDERTEN Ref: 599 £45.00
358pp Illus OP 1967 Historical survey of development of both clocks and watches over five centuries Excellent overview. Sold with English translation.

LELAND CG : A MANUAL OF MENDING AND REPAIRING Ref: 2346 £15.00
262pp Dia OP 1896 No direct reference to clocks but copious recipes and helpful repair hints on woodwork, papier mache, metal work, (soldering) mother of pearl, ivory etc.

LENNOX-BOYD M : SUNDIALS : HISTORY, ART, PEOPLE, SCIENCE Ref: 3726 £27.00
144pp Illus 2005Copiously illustarted the author charts the evolution of sundials from the earliest of times to the modern period. Very readable. SH copy in excellent condition.

LENORMAND LS JANVIER , MAGNIER D : NOUVEAU MANUEL COMPLET DE L'HORLOGER Ref: 2071 £120.00
464pp plus fd plates OP 1977 reprint (limited 500 copies) although described as the 4th ed (1863) of Lenormand's earlier work this book contains completely different material to previous editions. Discusses tools, escapements, compensation oils through to a little on Froment's electric clock

LENORMAND LS, JANVIER, MAGNIER D : MANUELS-RORET DE L' HORLOGER Ref: 2311 £300.00
336pp plus fd plates OP Leather rebind of 1st ed 1830 Discusses the making of watches and clocks and obviously the contemporary remarks provide illuminating reading!

LEOPOLD JH : ALMANUS MANUSCRIPT Ref: 601 £35.00
306pp 50pl OP 1971 Contemporary (mainly 16th century) detailed description of 30 domestic clocks under the care of Paulus Almanus. One of the earliest clockmaker's notebooks? Some staining to outer edge of pages but staining is not through on to page surfaces. Dj in good condition.

L'EPEE SA : HOUR LAVIGNE Ref: 2666 £25.00
96pp Illus throughout 1996 catalogue of full range of decorative and complicated models - many with astronomical features,shelf clocks, carriage clocks etc. Will be important reference work for future collectors.

LEROY P : COLLECTION LEON LEROY Ref: 1037 £17.50
116pp Illus 1982 OP Bound catalogue of important auction of watch movements, engravings of horologists (illus), books and manuscripts. Estimated and realised prices shown. Useful bibliographical reference - essential to anyone engaged in research.

LES JURGENSEN : UNE DYNASTIE DE GRANDS HORLOGERS Ref: 2236 £25.00
54pp Illus SC OP 1974 Published to coinicide with exhibition - good views of watch movements as well as general history.

LESLIE A : THE REMARKABLE MR JEROME Ref: 3062 £15.00
312pp OP 1954 Biography of Leonard Jerome, maternal grandfather to Winston Churchill. Despite the family connections no reference to the Chauncery Jerome clocks, but an interesting description of his life.

LESLIE S : THE JEROME CONNEXION Ref: 3138 £15.00
220pp OP 1964 Tracks back from Leonard Jerome, maternal grandfather to Winston Churchill to the 1700's and arrival of Timothy Jerome in New England. Despite the family connections no reference to the Chauncery Jerome clocks, but an interesting description of the family history.

LESTER ER : JOHN KALABERGO OF BANBURY Ref: 603 £20.00
124pp Illus OP 1975 Small private printing. True story of the murder of a barometer maker in 1851. Essential acquisition for anyone owning a barometer made by him! Murderer was last person to be hanged in Oxford. Also includes 1851 Directory of banbury.

LEVENBERG J : RUSSIAN WRISTWATCHES Ref: 604 £16.50
96pp SC 1995 Lavishly illus with 20 illustrations and captions to a page. The only book we are aware of on this emerging area for new collectors.

LEWIS Dr MILTON R : THE ANTIQUE ENAMELLED WATCH Ref: 607 £35.00
92pp Illus colour OP l973 Some historical content related to enamelling and enamellers followed by watches illustrated and described.

LEYBOURN W : DIALLING Ref: 3586 £695.00
192pp Illus 1700 OP One of the most importantbooks on dialling. Covers the making and decoration of dials, reflex dialling by John Twysden and Wm. Halton, and an abbreviated version of Francis Hall's description (first published in 1673) of an elaborate sundial he set up at Whitehall. The tables in the text list latitudes, declinations, azimuths, and other relevant figures, while the many detailed plates illustrate the construction and use of dials. This is a well cared for original copy of this highly sought after title. in pretty good condition for a 300 year old, but not ready for a rebind as the charcter would be lost. Has a great original feel to it, albeit that the original frontispiece of the author and insert opposite page 32 is missing (photocopies substituted), and end papers have been replaced at some time. Priced accordingly.

LIBRARY OF USEFUL KNOWLEDGE : NATURAL PHILOSOPHY Ref: 2769 £40.00
200+pp Dia 1829 Half leather/marbled boards Includes Mechanics, hydraulics, heat etc.

	LINNARD W : WALES CLOCKS & CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 2705 £30.00
	270pp Illus 2003 Excellent addition to the growing list of titles relating to the regional clocks and their makers.

LINNARD W : CARDIFF CLOCKS Ref: 1669 £14.95
44pp Illus SC 1999 Comprehensive account of watch and clockmakers in Cardiff, the valleys and Vale of Glamorgan including reprint of Morgan (jewellers) catalogue.

LINZ J : WESTCLOX: WINDUP Ref: 3634 £29.95
256pp Illus colour SC 2004 Back in stock by popular demand as the newer generation of collectors are quickly spotting this as a new area in the UK. Provides full information on Clocks, Pocket Watches and Wristwatches, although mainly clocks.

LINZ J : ELECTRIFYING TIME; TELECHRON - GE CLOCKS 1925-1955 Ref: 1934 £29.95
256pp Illus colour SC 2001 Essential for any self respecting electrical horologist. History of the inventor - Warren, and his companies, 'gallery' of models with numbers/dates and general comments, patents, bibliography, repair, price guide etc.

LINZ J : WESTCLOX: ELECTRIC Ref: 166 £29.95
240pp Illus colour SC 2004 Traces the development of the early clocks by Sterling through lacquisition by Westclox and the rise of the popularity of these early electric household clocks. Well illustrated including catalogue extracts and adverts of the time..

LIPPINCOTT K : THE STORY OF TIME Ref: 1665 £15.00
304pp Illus 1999 - Stimulating reading under of individual section (various authors) The Creation, Measurement, Depiction, Experience and End of Time. Time Measurement written by Jonathan Betts includes some normally camera shy items. Did you know the book was produced for the Rolex watch company?

LLOYD AH : THE ENGLISH DOMESTIC CLOCK - ITS EVOLUTION AND HISTORY Ref: 612 £35.00
28pp Illus.OP Concise guide to essential details for dating a clock - illus taken from clocks in Iden, Ilbert, Webster etc. collections.

LLOYD HA : OLD CLOCKS Ref: 3483 £15.00
216pp Illus 4th ed 1970 Good dj. Provides a chronological guide through both English and Continental clocks from 1350 to 1835.

LLOYD HA : THE WUPPERTAL CLOCK AND WATCH MUSEUM Ref: 1590 £15.00
22pp Illus SC OP ?1960s Renaissance clocks, continental longcase and bracket clocks and watches. Not an insignificant account of an not insignificant museum!

LLOYD HA : SOME OUTSTANDING CLOCKS OVER 700 HUNDRED YEARS: 1250-1950 Ref: 2127 £35.00
160pp Illus OP 1958 Work of De Dondi, Baldwin, Samuel Watson, Cox, Congreve, Schwilgue, Reutter - Atmos Clock, Shortt, Clifford illustrated and discussed - an unusual selection between 1250-1950 which makes an excellent contribution to horological knowledge.

LLOYD HA : OLD CLOCKS Ref: 2474 £10.00
176pp Illus 3rd ed 1964 No dj. Provides a chronological guide through both English and Continental clocks from 1350 to 1835. Bears signature and library sticker of previous owners.

LOCKE J : YOUR CLOCK: THE OWNERS GUIDE TO MECHANICAL CLOCKS Ref: 3161 £7.00
50pp SC 2002 Everything for the beginner as well as those who ought to know better to help with the setting up and maintenance of all common clock types.

LOISEAU L et alia : L' EXPOSITION LES CHEFS D'OEUVRE DE L'HORLOGERIE Ref: 2207 £100.00
380pp Illus SC OP 1949 17 lectures as presented at conference by significant horologists of the day - Chapuis, Leroy, Auricoste - professors from the major museums. Wide variety of clocks, watches discussed in detail both historical and technical aspects. A very rare item and important horological publication. Weiss bookplate. Paper covers untidy.

LONDON : WATCH, CLOCK AND GOLDSMITHS TRADE DIRECTORY Ref: 1058 £40.00
320pp Contemporary adverts SC l996 limited (500 copies) reprint l861 original Includes toolmakers of Prescot, Watch trade of Coventry as well as the London listings. Most important source reference work.

LONGINES : LE 75th ANNIVERSAIRE DES LONGINES Ref: 2784 £85.00
115pp Illus SC 1946 The fact this celebratory history was published during 2nd World War ably demonstrates neutrality of Switzerland at the time. Rare item.

LONGINES : HISTOIRE DE LA FABRIQUE DES LONGINES Ref: 1196 £170.00
200pp 80 Illus SC 1947 A numbered edition of this rare item (available with the companion item 75th anniversary in combined slip case) Excellent condition and we would be reluctant to split the two items for fear of being lynched by the serious Longines enthusiasts.

LOOMES B : BRITISH CLOCKS ILLUSTRATED Ref: 625 £17.50
240pp Illus l991 Pictorial survey (with text!) history, styles etc lanterns, brackets, hooded clocks and longcase for newcomer to subject. (Usual price £25)

LOOMES B : THE WHITE DIAL CLOCK Ref: 3308 £15.00
172pp Illus OP l974 ed Painted dial (longcase) clocks Interesting chapters on case designs moon globes, discs and unusual pendulum bobs. Signed by Author.

LOOMES B : COMPLETE BRITISH CLOCKS Ref: 627 £18.00
252pp Illus OP l978 Good broad brush introductory book, which provides a fair introduction to the world of horology.

	LOOMES B : WATCHMAKERS AND CLOCKMAKERS OF THE WORLD: 21st CENTURY EDITION Ref: 3559 £50.00
	720pp New edition now available. The definitive publication with details of over 90000 makers now listed in this latest edition - 25000 new names.

	LOOMES B : LANTERN CLOCKS AND THEIR MAKERS Ref: 40 £85.00	OUT OF STOCK
	528pp 2008 Over 1150 illustrations, including +200 colour. This brand new large format and well researched title on Lantern Clocks will undoubtedly rival the previous leading publication, and prove very popular with those keen to watch the wallet. Lets hope it doesn't sell out quickly.

LOOMES B : CLOCKMAKERS OF NORTHERN ENGLAND Ref: 1108 £34.99
320pp Illus l997 Life and work of most important makers discussed, regional variations and dates given (by town) of some 800 makers. Highly readable excellent illustrations and clear maps provided for area under discussion.

LOOMES B : YORKSHIRE CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 626 £25.00
240pp Illus 1985 revised ed Now with over 2000 makers listed. Comprehensive non technical survey up to l870's.

LOOMES B : LANCASHIRE CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 620 £40.00
184pp. Illus OP 1975 Preliminary chapters on typical styles followed by list of makers

LOOMES B : WHITE DIAL CLOCKS: THE COMPLETE GUIDE Ref: 623 £25.00
268pp Illus OP 1981 revised ed Painted dial(longcase) clocks. Interesting chapters on case designs, moon globes, discs and unusual pendulum bobs.

LOOMES B : WESTMORLAND CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 619 £27.50
120pp Illus 1974 OP Describes clockmaking in the area and lists makers. Good clean copy.

LOOMES B : ANTIQUE BRITISH CLOCKS: A BUYER'S GUIDE Ref: 624 £17.50
224pp Illus 2003 reprint 'Explains all the things that puzzle the newcomer' where to buy, spotting fakes, what is a good clock etc. Emphasis on longcases.

LOOMES B : WATCHMAKERS AND CLOCKMAKERS OF THE WORLD Vol 2 Ref: 3720 £15.00
263pp OP 1978 Alphabetical list of 34000 makers with dates/addresses etc up to and including those working in 1825. Essential reference book. The companion Vol 1 is by Bailee. Both volumes now subsumed into the latest combined 21st century edition by Loomes..

LUKIN J : TURNING LATHES, MANUAL FOR TECHNICAL SCHOOLS AND APPRENTICES Ref: 1155 £25.00
160pp Illus 1st ed 1888 Pleasing decorative pictorial cover. Classic on art of turning.

LUKIN J : AMATEUR MECHANICS WORKSHOP Ref: 3554 £55.00
148pp Illus 1870 first edition in very good condition. Contains a comprehensive summary and direction for the manipulation of wood and metals in a workshop environment some 130 years ago.

LUNARDI H : 600 JAHRE NURNBERGER UHREN Ref: 634 £20.00
211pp Illus SC OP 1974 Important clock/watchmaking area - Important historical account

	LYMAN IP : RAILWAY CLOCKS Ref: 2896 £35.00
	360pp 2004 A long awaited and impressive reference book for both clock and railway enthusiasts.Very well illustrated and researched. 30 copies sold in two hours at Birmingham and they weren't even signed !!!

M ESPINASSE : ROBERT HOOKE Ref: 3486 £75.00
192pp Illus OP 1956 Excellent dj. The book is well written and recounts his life and inventions and makes for a fascinatining read. Chapters includes Pre-Newtonian and Newtonian Science in England. Hooke's Scientific work in the 1660's, The Micrographia. Hooke's later scientific work- the Cutlerian Lectures. Hooke as Surveyor and Architect, Hooke's social life and Hooke's personal and domestic life as well as a full list of bibliographical references.

MACEY SL : PATRIARCHS OF TIME Ref: 3080 £5.00
216pp OP 1987 Describing the contents as 'exploring the personifications of time by which civilization has ordered its attitudes toward earthly existence and eternity' interesting to see links made between Newton and Father Time.

MACTAGGART P & A : PRACTICAL GILDING Ref: 2870 £20.00
74pp SC 1984 Good professional information on water and oil gilding

MADDISON F : MEDIEVAL SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF NAVIGATIONAL INSTRUMENTS IN XV AND XVI CENTURIES Ref: 2958 £100.00
60pp Illus SC OP 1969 One of the most comprehensive and well researched publications in this areas.

MAGRON E : LE CHRONOGRAPHE ET SES APPLICATIONS PAR CHAPONNIERE Ref: 3187 £20.00
126pp Illus SC OP 1924 Provides a detailed account of the use of chronometer watches, and contemporaneous adverts of the period.

MAINGOT E : LES AUTOMATES Ref: 640 £15.00
95pp Illus OP l959 Singing birds, figures, pictures etc. Good survey. Covers a bit grubby.

MAPPIN & WEBB : STORE CATALOGUE FROM 1931 Ref: 3343 £50.00
199pp Illus OP 1931 Some horological content but in the main a reference point to how the other half lived in 1931and supplies to the Royal Household. Covers a little worn with some visible separation along line of hinge although it remains firmly attached.

MARFELS S : TASCHENUHREN FRUHERER JAHRHUNDERTE Ref: 3402 £30.00
40pp Illus OP 1897 Depicts and provides details of a range of ornate pocket watches from the 17th century.

MAROZZI D TOSELLI G : LONGINES Ref: 643 £75.00
390pp Illus OP 1990 Well illus technical and historical content providing excellent value for money! Now at much reduced price (was £100) presume publishers overprinted!

MARRYAT H, BROADBENT U : ROMANCE OF HATTON GARDEN Ref: 2871 £20.00
135pp Illus fd pl Deckle edge 1930. Horological interest in author - Marryat was a famous watch collector and author of privately printed book on watches. I have always been led to believe that he was the father in law of George Daniels. Excellent historical account.

MARSHALL P : ELECTRIC CLOCKS & CHIMES Ref: 3430 £12.00
160pp SC A practical handbook giving complete instructions for the making of electrical timepieces, synchronised clock systems and chiming mechanisms; aka Hope-Jones.

MARTIN T : THE CIRCLE OF MECHANICAL ARTS Ref: 3615 £500.00
616pp Illus OP 1813 What a marvellous book from the early 19th century. Leather bound with marbled boards, but getting rather dry and weary now the contents reveal " Practical Treatises on the various manual arts, trades and manufactures" through the eyes of a Civil engineer. 30 pages cover Watch and Clockmaking and the tools used, but the remainder of the content is an eye opener relating to an A to Z from Architecture, Cotton manufacture, Button Making, Cutlery, Hat making, Tools, Turning, Gilding, Japanning. Marvellous line drawings and a scarce historical book..

MARTY D : ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF PHONOGRAPHS AND GRAMOPHONES Ref: 2828 £25.00
193pp Illus 1979 Excellent overview - not just a pretty picture book.

MARYON H : METALWORK AND ENAMELLING Ref: 2565 £15.00
326pp Illus OP 2nd ed 1923 Practical Treatise on Gold and Silversmiths' Work and their Allied crafts - covers necessary tools, casting, polishing, etc.

MARYON H : METALWORK AND ENAMELLING Ref: 3493 £15.00
335pp 367 Illus SC Revised 5th ed 1971 For the horologist the value comes within the chapters on hinging, enamelwork and polishing and colouring

MATHER HH : CLOCK AND WATCHMAKERS OF NOTTINGHAMSHIRE Ref: 651 £15.00
93pp Well Illus SC OP l979 512 makers listed following general introduction.

MATTHEY JP : LE PENDULIER NEUCHATELOIS Ref: 1488 £17.50
60pp Illus SC OP nd ?1950's Explicit repair instructions, in French

MATZ B : HISTORY AND DEVELOPMENT OF THE QUARTZ WATCH Ref: 2300 £11.00
62pp Illus SC 1999 Helpful overview of the subject. Not sure if binding will stand great deal of use but tolerable in so far as the contents are informative, good and useful.

MAUCH C & E : HOROLOGICAL DICTIONARY: ENGLISH-GERMAN-ENGLISH Ref: 3397 £80.00
690pp 2vols OP 1984 What more can be wanted to decipher those awkward and starightforward areas of text! A scarce and invaluable title.

MAUNDER EW : THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY GREENWICH ITS HISTORY AND WORK Ref: 1676 £80.00
320pp Illus OP 1900 A fascinating account especially as well illustrated with portraits and illus from old prints and original contemporary photographs. Attractive pictorial covers in gilt.

MAURICE K : DIE DEUTSCHE RADERUHR : VOL 1 AND 2 Ref: 2432 £250.00
650pp Illus OP l976 An extensive and wide ranging, well illustrated study of clockmaking, complete with slipcase.

MAY W E : HOW THE CHRONOMETER WENT TO SEA Ref: 3534 £20.00
26pp Illus 1976 OP SC Booklet reprinted from AHS which takes the story on from Harrison to Arnold, Earnshaw with many contetual historical details rarely set out so clearly. Brings the chronometers to life.

MAYR O : PHILOSOPHERS AND MACHINES Ref: 2149 £15.00
193pp Illus SC OP 1976 Includes discussion Egyptian water clocks, first epicycloidal gear teeth ex Weiss library.

McCARTHY JR : A MATTER OF TIME: THE STORY OF THE WATCH Ref: 3111 £15.00
230pp OP 1947 This is a deceptively useful book providing a very thorough narrative account of the history of the development of the watch and its relationship with clocks and sundials. With dustjacket.

McCONNELL A : BAROMETERS Ref: 3602 £10.00
32pp Illus SC OP 2003 An informative introductory booklet but unfortunately out of print now so something of a collectors item in the Shire series.

McDERMOTT K : TIMEX - A COMPANY AND ITS COMMUNITY 1854-1998 Ref: 1643 £30.00
248pp Illus l998 A new collecting area! Plenty of examples to find at reasonable prices and the book to tell you the company history and sufficient about the watches themselves to get some approximation of dating etc.

McDONALD J : LONGCASE CLOCKS Ref: 33 £20.00
128pp Illus OP 1982 Historical developments of case style/technical featyres, chart outlining main characteristics; a useful book to quickly increase the newcomers knowledge.

McKAY C : TURRET CLOCK KEEPERS HANDBOOK Ref: 1423 £15.00
39pp Dia SC l998 OP Excellent practical guide for those who wind and look after turret clocks.

McKAY C : J SMITH & SONS OF CLERKENWELL - FACSIMILES Ref: 2259 £15.00
72pp Illus SC 2001 Extracted facsimiles from catalogues - mainly turret clocks - a few domestic clocks plus reprint of Illustrated News account of the works in Clerkenwell - useful addition to turret clock literature. Sympathetically compiled and present.

McKENNA J : CLOCKMAKERS AND WATCHMAKERS IN CENTRAL ENGLAND Ref: 657 £35.00
368pp Illus 2002 Essential reference work covering makers working in Birmingham, Coventry, Warwickshire, Worcestershire and Staffordshire Also includes subsidiary trades such as dial makers, bells, cases etc.

McKENNA J : WATCH AND CLOCKMAKERS OF THE BRITISH ISLES: each Ref: 656 £5.00
WARWICKSHIRE 56pp Illus SC OP 1988 BIRMINGHAM 96pp Illus SC OP l988 Unfortunately these were the only two of a promised series.

MEIS R : DAS TOURBILLION: FASZINATION DER UHRENTECHNIK Ref: 2009 £85.00
365pp Illus 1986 OP As is usual with the titles by this author the quality of the writing and photographs of these high quality pocket watches makes the titles a good value purchase.

MEIS R : DIE ALTE UHR Ref: 660 £115.00
640pp 2 vols Illus throughout OP 1978 Fantastic range of timepieces illustrated (movements, cases and detail of special features) and discussed technically and historically - sandglasses, sundials, clocks, watches, music boxes, watch keys of continental pieces.

MEIS R : TASCHENUHREN VON DER HALSUHR ZUM TOURBILLON Ref: 3064 £30.00
316pp Illus Excellent book for obtaining a good overview of the possibilities prior to collecting pocket watches 1979 and 1990 1999 editions available.

MERCER Dr VAUDREY : JOHN ARNOLD & SON CHRONOMETER MAKERS 1762-1843 Ref: 3386 £155.00
320pp Illus OP 1975 Definitive work on the subject - family history, detailed account of their chronometers, watches etc including identification, dating etc. Dust jacket with badly torn/missing bite on the backside! Supplement bound in.

MERCER T : CHRONOMETER MAKERS OF THE WORLD Ref: 666 £42.00
285pp Illus colour New edition 2004 General history, identification marks and extensive listing names/ dates/ anecdotal detail of makers and associated craftsmen.

MESNAGE MP : COLLECTIONS D'HORLOGERIE MUSEES DE BESANCON Ref: 1532 £17.50
63pp Illus SC OP l955 Illus Descriptions and illustrations of predominantly watches.

MEYER W : CATALOGUE OF CLOCKS/WATCHES IN TOKAPI SARAYI MUSEUM ISTANBUL Ref: 2673 £20.00
c100pp SC OP c1966 Not the best quality illustrations but obviously a museum worth a visit as there is a significant collection of horological items Text German/English/French

MIDDLETON WEK : THE HISTORY OF THE BAROMETER Ref: 670 £24.95
489pp Illus Highly acceptable reprint of original edition 1964 Complete history of the barometer as a scientific instrument - styles, technical features etc. A key reference work with much information not found elsewhere.

MIDDLETON WEK : INVENTION OF THE METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS Ref: 8001 £100.00
362pp Illus OP 1969 A comprehesive coverage of the subkject buy a respected author. Chapters cover the early history of the barometer, the thermometer, rain gauge, atmometer, the windvane, and the anemometer, meteorographs, and the radiosonde, before moving on to discuss the early history of instruments for measuring humidity, duration of sunshine, winds, and the height and motion of clouds. In excellent condition.

MIGEON G : COLLECTION PAUL GARNIER - HORLOGES MONTRES IVORIES Ref: 672 £35.00
112pp Illus SC OP l917 Catalogue of collection exhibited Musee National du Louvre (Paris) Excellent description each item including provenance. Rare.

MILES B : CORNISH CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 674 £20.00
94pp Illus OP 1970 Small but competent regional book.

MILES R : THE BULLE CLOCK OF FAVRE BULLE Ref: 675 £14.00
55pp Illus SC l995 Well executed translation from the original practical manual as supplied to repairers while clocks were in production.

MILES R; RIDOUT M : BRILLIE ELECTRIC CLOCKS Ref: 3686 £20.00
50pp Illus SC 2007 A long awaited addition, providing detailed instruction on installation, setting up and fault finding as well a reproductions of product caatlogues for the range of Brillie timepieces produced.

MILHAM W : TIME AND TIMEKEEPERS Ref: 1318 £15.00
600pp Illus OP l947 History (of individual parts of watches), construction (and care of chronometers) , discussion of accuracy (discussion rating) good section on electric clocks (including Riefler) and large bibliography. Concentrates on USA examples.

MILLBURN JR : ADAMS OF FLEET STREET: INSTRUMENT MAKERS TO KING GEORGE III Ref: 2007 £75.00
420pp Illus 2000 Comprehensive study of the family business run by two generations. Appendices include facsimile of trade catalogues and bibliography of their publications.

MILLBURN JR : BENJAMIN MARTIN - AUTHOR INSTRUMENT MAKER AND COUNTRY SHOWMAN Ref: 2172 £200.00
244pp Illus OP 1976 Written by a most thorough researcher - apart from dialling the section discussing the Martin clock/escapement will be of most interest to horologists. With dj.

MILLETT WOOD : THE MECHANICAL CLOCK INDUSTRY IN GREAT BRITAIN Ref: 3440 £28.00
36pp SC OP l953 Report written assessing situation immediately after the last war - Good factual source of contemporary information, together with compendium. 38pp appendix providing a set of objects and rules for the industry.

MILLS J FITZMAURICE : ENCYCLOPEDIA OF ANTIQUE SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS Ref: 2582 £20.00
255pp Illus OP 1983 700 entries covering instruments and their makers as well as inventors Some discussion on fakes, forgeries care etc.

MODY NHN : JAPANESE CLOCKS - CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKING IN JAPAN Ref: 1296 £120.00
46pp and 135plates plus Illus OP First reprint of l932 original work. Scarlet silk/gilt binding. Dust jacket. Each clock is classified and described in detail I(English and Japanese) Significant reference work expanding to discusses Japanese method time measurement.

MOLLOY E : AUTOMATICS IN ENGINEERING PRODUCTION Ref: 2686 £10.00
112pp Illus OP 1942 Covers Jones & Shipman, Brown & Sharpe, Acme-Grindley, Herbert machinery - high proportion of information on the screwcutting machines.

MONDANI G : COLLEZIONARE OROLOGI DA POLSA ROLEX SUBMARINER Ref: 2764 £210.00
320pp Illus New 2005 edition. Only available with Italian text but illustrations are particularly informative, and assist identification. Good specialist reference detail; includes price guide.

MONDANI G : 1908 - 2008: 100 YEARS OF ROLEX: LIMITED EDITION Ref: 9 £268.00
320pp Illus OP 2008 This is a limited print publication to only 4000 copies worldwide and is now we understand sold out at the publishers. We do still have a few copies available from our advance order from which we can still supply. Produced to the usual high quality associated with this author it is advised by the publishers that the contents do not replicate other published information. See extended information. Unlikely that we will still have copies available for long.

MONK S C : ESSENCE OF CLOCK REPAIR Ref: 2462 £27.50
193pp Illus OP 1993 Includes Floating Balance, Ansonia swinging clocks and good, selection of American clocks dust jacket a little weary of playing its protective role.

MONREAL L : RELOJES ANTIGUOUS 1500-1850 Ref: 3192 £85.00
238pp Illus OP 1955 If my Spanish was as good as the quality of the binding and slip case this would be a good read. Focuses on The F peruz Olaguer-Feliu collection Have seen these advertised for £230 !

MONTANDON F : LA MONTRE NORMALE Ref: 680 £15.00
64pp 11 figs Fd pl SC OP l922 Highly technical identification and assembling of standard watch movements of the l920's.

MONTANES L : RELOJES ESPANOLES Ref: 3612 £60.00
347pp Illus OP 1968 An uncommon find, in Spanish text. Over 200 pages of text is supplemented with over 100 illustrations of clocks throughout Spain and historical information. Sorry Spanish translation not our strong point!

MONTES M : BROWN BOOTS IN EARLSDON Ref: 681 £15.00
60pp Illus SC l989 OP Well researched record of old Coventry watchmakers.

MONTMOLIN JP : ZENITH QUALITY Ref: 2611 £40.00
40pp Illus 1957 Numbered copies. One of the few publications giving chronological history of this company. Written around their 200 year centenary. Text a little sparse but illustrations informative and very representative of PR at that time.

MONTRES EMAILLEES : DES XVII ET XVIII SIECLES Ref: 1546 £10.00
48pp Illus SC OP 1970 Exhibition held at museum Chaux de Fonds - displays came from the Louvre and other Paris museums.

MOORE N : CHESTER CLOCKS AND CLOCKMAKERS Ref: 1107 £7.50
19pp Illus SC OP 1980's Exhibition held at Chester Museum. Was the first listing of any makers in this area.

MOORE P : THE GUINESS BOOK OF ASTRONOMY Ref: 3599 £10.00
288pp Illus 1988 OP A healthy tome providing an informative introduction by the inemitable Patrick Moore!

MORPURGO E : PRECIOUS WATCHES FROM 16th to 19th CENTURIES Ref: 2042 £10.00
113pp Illus OP nd ?1960's Historical survey of Italian horology - many decorative pieces - many illustrated in colour.

MORRIS E : LEGENDS O'THE BELLS Ref: 2360 £15.00
210pp Illus OP ?1930s A collection of legends, traditions, folk tales, myths etc.

MORRIS E : THE HISTORY AND ART OF CHANGE RINGING Ref: 3584 £80.00
674pp Illus 1974 OP First published in 1931 this edition includes a new introduction. The book remains the authoritative work on campanology providing indepth refernce for the bell-ringer and student alike. Excellent condition.

MORTENSEN O : JENS OLSENS CLOCK Ref: 687 £30.00
156pp Illus OP l957 Full and complete technical description of important astronomical clock made in Denmark in l944.

MOSORIAK R : THE CURIOUS HISTORY OF MUSIC BOXES Ref: 688 £25.00
242pp Illus OP l943 1st edition, 1st imprint Preliminary general history with a lengthy detailed checklist of makers, list USA patents, repair, care etc Includes singing birds and other automata.

MUDGE T : DESCRIPTION WITH PLATES OF THE TIMEKEEPERS INVENTED BY THE LATE MR THOMAS MUDGE Ref: 692 £50.00
327pp 9 pl OP 1977 reprint of 1799 original edition. Important title and difficult to locate now - relates to the chronometers made by Mudge.

MUHE R, KAHLERT H : DIE GESCHICHTE DER UHR Ref: 3429 £10.00
160pp Illus OP 1983 Details of the clocks and watch exhibits at the Deutches Uhrenmuseum Furtwangen, written in an easy and readable style.

MUHE R, VOGEL H : ALTE UHREN Ref: 3207 £30.00
306pp Illus OP 1976: Packed with illustrations and described as a handbook of Tischuhren, Wanduhren and Bodenstanduhren. Complete with slip case.

MUHE R, VOGEL H : HORLOGES ANCIENNES Ref: 3202 £50.00
306pp Illus OP 1976 An impressive publication, in slip case with content ranging from history of horology through a review of the different European styles, with a little taster of information on each of the many clocks illustrated.

MUIR W, KRAUS B, MARION : MARION: A HISTORY OF THE UNITED STATES WATCH COMPANY Ref: 694 £35.00
216pp Illus OP l985 First limited edition. Coherent account of history/production of the USWC grades, dates, serial numbers - every thing a potential collector needs to know.

MUSEE DES ARTS : HORLOGERIE: MUSEE DES ARTS ET METIERS Ref: 3227 £150.00
330pp Illus OP 1949: A stunning reference book referencing the work of Breguet, Earnshaw, Harrison, Huygens, Janvier and 40 others. Ex libris Leonard Weiss. Excellent condition.

MUSIC IN TIME : SPECIAL EXHIBITION OF MUSICAL BOXES - NAWCC USA Ref: 1594 £15.00
80pp Illus SC OP l990 Broad range of pieces mainly from private collections so now 'viewed' for the first time.

MUSSEY B : YOUNG FATHER TIME Ref: 3067 £15.00
43pp OP 1950 Describes the exploits of Eli Terry and illustrates a range of the early wall and tall clocks now so associated with the name.

MUSSON AE : SCIENCE, TECHNOLOGY AND ECONOMIC GROWTH IN 18TH CENTURY Ref: 2198 £10.00
211pp SC OP 1972 Faint horological connections with chapter on science and the Lunar Society of Birmingham - otherwise too non specific for most. ex Weiss library.

MYATT F : ILLUS ENCYCLOPEDIA OF PISTOLS AND REVOLVERS Ref: 2648 £10.00
208pp Illus 1980 plus some loose ephemera on subject. Covers handguns from the 11th century to the present day. Nothing horological whatsoever!

OMEGA : HOW TO ....SET TIME OF OMEGA QUARTZ WATCHES Ref: 3620 £20.00
c20pp Iluss SC OP 1980 Original Omega ring leaf sales guide illustrating how to demonstarte and set the time of Omega Quartz watches.