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| PLEASE LOOK IN THE EUROPEAN LANGUAGE CATALOGUE SECTIONS The individual subject catalogues generally do not include titles with predominantly non English text. So please remember to look in those sections of catalogue as there are many useful books, which can be made sense of by those only speaking English. If in doubt about any particular title please ask for more information. |
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| PLEASE LOOK IN THE PRACTICAL CATALOGUE SECTIONS The individual subject catalogues generally do not include titles with a mix of manufacturers catalogues of available models, parts and service guides. These are listed under the Practical catalogue section. So please remember to look in the Practical section also as such items include a wealth of historical information to assist identification. If in doubt about any particular title please ask for more information. |
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| PLEASE DO NOT BE SHY ! ! If you notice any errors in our cross cataloging or misclassification of our titles please do not be shy about telling us. We will be pleased to hear from you as well as rewarding you with a free horological gift with any order you are placing at the same time ! |
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PAGE PRINT SET UP The best printer set up for the following catalogue pages to print well is 1cm left and 1cm right margins. Hope this helps ! Nigel
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Ref: 23 | ANDREWES WJH (ED) : THE QUEST FOR LONGITUDE | £50.00
| | 437pp Illus OP 1998 The proceedings of the Longitude Symposium held at Harvard November l993. Fifteen lectures - each by acknowledged international expert - King, Betts, Andrewes, Cardinal, Randall etc - each on varying aspect of the main theme. |
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Ref: 3142 | ANTIQUORUM : THE LONGITUDE AT THE EVE OF THE THIRD MILLENNIUM | £15.00
| | 175pp Illus1999 OP Details sale of a selection of important marine timekeepers, chronometers, regulators and documents relating to the discovery of longitude. |
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Ref: 74 | BARRAUD E : BARRAUD - THE STORY OF A FAMILY | £85.00
| | 190pp Illus OP 1967 More than just chronometer makers! Artists, pioneers in photography etc. |
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Ref: 3005 | BEDINI SA : THE PULSE OF TIME | £20.00
| | 132pp Illus SC OP 1991 Relates the determination of longitude, and focuses on Galileo's longitude proposals and clockwork inventions, as well as the work of palazzo Vecchio and Viviani's tables for standardisation of time. |
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Ref: 105 | BERTELE von H : MARINE AND POCKET CHRONOMETERS | £95.00
| | 364pp Extravagantly illus c/b/w l991 41 makers discussed and 350 different chronometers described from historical and technical aspect. Many views of both marine and pocket chronometer movements, this title continues to be a favoured best seller. |
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Ref: 29 | BERTELE von H : MARINE AND POCKET CHRONOMETERS | £75.00
| | 364pp Extravagantly illus c/b/w 1991 41 makers discussed and 350 different chronometers described from historical and technical aspect. Many views of both marine and pocket chronometer movements, this title continues to be a favoured best seller. Excellent SH copy. |
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Ref: 2082 | BETTS J : TIME RESTORED: THE HARRISON TIMEKEEPERS AND R T GOULD THE MAN WHO KNEW (ALMOST) EVERYTHING | £40.00
| | 480pp Illus 2006. The first and long awaited biography of polymath Rupert Gould, who in the 1920's restored the great 18th century maritime timekeepers by John Harrison. The book represents a significant and unique contribution to the History of Technology as well as to horology. Extensively and extremely well illustrated it will be suitable for historians of science and a wide general readership with Jonathan Betts' knowledge from his position at the Royal Observatory, National Maritime Museum, Greenwich ensuring an authoritative record. Although a new title, believed to be a limited print run. Please order promptly to avoid disappointment. |
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Ref: 3723 | BORDEN L : SEA CLOCKS : THE STORY OF LONGITUDE | £10.00
| | 48pp Illus 2005 A great book, very well illustrated that brings to life the struggle of Harrison and other. written for a target audience between 7-10 years of age, but don't let that mislead you as the acknowledgements indicate 4 of the experts in this proof read it for accuracy. |
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Ref: 3020 | CATALOGUE : CATALOGUE OF THE MUSEUM OF THE CLOCKMAKERS COMPANY | £20.00
| | 137pp OP 1949. Catalogues the collection of the museum watches and clocks including Harrison's marine watch, 33 marine chronometers and watches by Mudge, Berthoud etc. |
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Ref: 2255 | DENT E J : CHRONOMETERS WATCHES AND CLOCKS | £25.00
| | 31pp Dia SC OP Reprint of privately printed 1842 original abstract from two lectures. |
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Ref: 3673 | FARMER JJ : AN ACCOUNT OF THE IMPROVEMENTS IN CHRONOMETERS WATCHES AND CLOCKS BY E T LOSEBY | £25.00
| | 68pp Illus OP Post 1909. Secondhand A4 photocopy of a scarce book, provided for eductaional and study reasons only. Relates to Loseby's work on compensation balance for chronometers, mercurial pendulums/arc of pendulum. |
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Ref: 1743 | GOULD RT : JOHN HARRISON AND HIS TIMEKEEPERS | £30.00
| | 24pp Illus SC OP 1935 Original reprint from Mariners Mirror . Cover has absorbed some dust but otherwise in good condition. A thoroughly researched and timeless publication. |
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Ref: 413 | GOULD RT : THE LOCHNESS MONSTER AND OTHERS | £16.00
| | 228pp Illus SC 1996 reprint (limited 50 copies) 1934 original Only association with horology - the author! |
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Ref: 2942 | GOULD RT : JOHN HARRISON AND HIS TIMEKEEPERS | £25.00
| | 24pp Illus SC OP l958 Reprint by National Maritime Museum at Greenwich. A thoroughly researched and timeless publication |
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Ref: 1967 | GOULD RT : THE MARINE CHRONOMETER | £50.00
| | 401pp Illus Awaited reprint : Publishers worldwide release date has slipped again I'm afraid now into 2009.... or beyond. Still THE classic reference work on chronometers; and a long overdue reprint. ADVANCE ORDERS BEING TAKEN NOW . |
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Ref: 1455 | GOULD RT : ODDITIES - A BOOK OF UNEXPLAINED FACTS | £35.00
| | 214pp Illus OP 1945 Orffyreus Wheel to The Devils Hoofmarks!. Yes it is by the author of the Marine Chronometer. |
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Ref: 2982 | GRANADA : LONGITUDE | £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. |
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Ref: 2937 | HOWSE D, HUTCHINSON B : THE CLOCKS AND WATCHES OF CAPTAIN JAMES COOK 1769-1969 | £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. |
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Ref: 5274 | LABROSSE F : AZIMUTH TABLES: CORRECTION OF COMPASS COURSES, BEARINGS AND THE SUNS TRUE BEARINGS | £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. |
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Ref: 1903 | MERCER Dr VAUDREY : JOHN ARNOLD AND SON CHRONOMETER MAKERS 1762-1843 | £165.00
| | 320pp Illus OP 1972 Definitive work on the subject - family history, detailed account of their chronometers, watches etc including identification, dating etc. Good dj.Supplement bound in. |
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Ref: 3386 | MERCER Dr VAUDREY : JOHN ARNOLD & SON CHRONOMETER MAKERS 1762-1843 | £150.00
| | 320pp Illus OP 1972 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. |
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Ref: 662 | MERCER Dr VAUDREY : THE FRODSHAMS | £265.00
| | 458pp Many pl OP l98l Lists of serial numbers, dates and history of important family of chronometer makers Few copies of this book ever had dustjackets, but this one in the best condition seen for some time. |
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Ref: 666 | MERCER T : CHRONOMETER MAKERS OF THE WORLD | £40.00
| | 285pp Illus colour New edition 2003 General history, identification marks and extensive listing names/ dates/ anecdotal detail of makers and associated craftsmen. |
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Ref: 2613 | MERCER T : MERCER CHRONOMETERS - HISTORY, MAINTENANCE AND REPAIR | £35.00
| | 240pp 2003 Illustrated history of the company, details of their chronometers, master clocks, regulators etc. as well as chronometers made by other eminent makers and serviced by Mercers - listing of Mercer and Kulberg serial numbers plus some discussions of maintenance dating and repair. |
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Ref: 692 | MUDGE T : DESCRIPTION WITH PLATES OF THE TIMEKEEPERS INVENTED BY THE LATE MR THOMAS MUDGE | £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. |
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Ref: 3715 | NATIONAL MARITIME MUSEUM : 4 STEPS TO LONGITUDE | £25.00
| | 60pp SC OP 1962 An original copy of the bicentenary Greenwich exhibition guide to mark 200 years since completion of the first official trial of Harrison's fourth marine timekeeper. Contains much useful information normally squirrelled away. |
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Ref: 2912 | NAVY DEPARTMENT : MANUAL FOR OVERHAUL, REPAIR AND HANDLING OF CHELSEA TYPE CLOCKS | £30.00
| | 100pp Illus Reprint of 1953 Navy Department manual for the Chelsea type mechanical boat and deck clocks including a parts catalogue . Bureau of Ships Contract No NObs-47863. |
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Ref: 2013 | NELTHROPP Rev HL : CATALOGUE OF COLLECTION OF CLOCKS, WATCHES, CHRONOMETERS ETC | £125.00
| | 54pp OP lst ed 1895 collection as presented to the Company by Nelthropp who had been Master in 1893/4. In 1899 there was a theft of 9 'fine specimen' of watches and although remained listed in subsequent catalogues obviously can no longer been seen - unless you have them! |
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Ref: 2623 | OSTERHAUSEN F VON : PAUL DITISHEIM - CHRONOMETRIER | £65.00
| | 134pp Illus 2003 Excellent resume of life and work of an eminent Swiss horologist. Although the illustrations are instructive you do require a knowledge of French or German in order to fully enjoy the contents. |
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Ref: 735 | OSTERHAUSEN F VON : WRISTWATCH CHRONOMETERS | £59.95
| | 245pp Illus 2nd enlarged ed 1997 Details of over 60 examples discussed. How they are tested in order to be defined as chronometer, interpretation of their ratings with 300 Swiss chronometer makers listed. |
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Ref: 850 | SABRIER J : LONGITUDE AT SEA IN THE TIME OF BERTHOUD AND MOTEL | £165.00
| | 720pp 250c 150bw illus l994 Bi-lingual French/English An exhaustive study of two famous French chronometer makers Louis Berthoud and Henri Motel - includes the diaries and records of each which allows their work to be dated and original buyer identified. Cross references to work of Le Roy. |
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Ref: 1329 | STAEGER H : 100 YEARS PRECISION TIMEKEEPING - JOHN ARNOLD TO ARNOLD & FRODSHAM | £248.00
| | Over 900 pp Illus throughout OP l997 Exceptional detail, dismantled watches, chronometers. Listings of extant and non extant timepieces etc. Compliments Vaudrey Mercer's work on John Arnold and Son. Edition limited to 900 cloth bound. |
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Ref: 3167 | STAMPS : A STORY OF TIME: JOHN HARRISON COMMEMORATIVE STAMPS FROM ISLE OF MAN | £6.00
| | Official issue celebration pack |
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Ref: 3168 | STAMPS : MARINE TIMEKEEPERS: JOHN HARRISON COMMEMORATIVE UK PACK OF STAMPS | £6.00
| | Official UK issue pack, unused. |
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Ref: 1005 | WHITNEY ME : THE SHIPS CHRONOMETER | £70.00
| | 500pp Illus/charts/drawings 2005 reprint Good proportion of technical and workshop information as well as historical content - as many of these chronometers had English ebauches need we say more? Back in print at last ! |
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