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Ref: 2091	ADLER MH : THE WRITING MACHINE - A HISTORY OF THE TYPEWRITER	£35.00
	381pp Illus OP 1973 Signed copy. Major reference work - technical and historical detail. Invaluable for identifying and dating.


Ref: 2867	AMERICAN OPTICAL COMPANY : THREE AMERICAN MICROSCOPE BUILDERS	£12.50
	77pp Illus SC 1945 Relates to work of Charles and Herbert Spencer and Robert Tolles.


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.


Ref: 3617	ATKINSON RJC : WHAT IS STONEHENGE?	£5.00
	20pp Illus SC OP 1970 Informative guide produced for young people visting the monument.


Ref: 3616	ATKINSON RJC : STONEHENGE AND NEIGHBOURING MONUMENTS	£5.00
	40ppIllus SC OP 1978 Informative guide book relating to this Ancient Monument around which the summer solstice turns or vice versa!


Ref: 47	BAILLIE GH. LLOYD A. WARD FAB : PLANETARIUM OF DE DONDI	£25.00
	156pp 58pl 1974 OP English translation of 1397 manuscript describing making and maintenance of planetarium - examples of which were made by Peter Haward (one on display at Science Museum London).


Ref: 60	BANFIELD E : BAROMETERS: STICK OR CISTERN TUBE	£14.95
	256pp Well illus l985 Traces history and development 1663 to 20th century, Fitzroy etc together with advice re handling, dating etc. One of an excellent series of titles by same author.


Ref: 56	BANFIELD E : BAROMETERS: WHEEL OR BANJO	£11.95
	160pp Again well illus l985 Traces history and development 1663 to 20th century together with advice re handling, dating etc. One of an excellent series of titles by same author.


Ref: 58	BANFIELD E : BAROMETERS: ANEROID AND BAROGRAPHS	£11.95
	160pp Well illus l985 Traces history and development 1663 to 20th century together with advice re handling, dating etc. One of an excellent series of titles by same author.


Ref: 3353	BANFIELD E : BAROMETERS: ANEROID AND BAROGRAPHS	£7.00
	160pp Well illus l985 Traces history and development 1663 to 20th century together with advice re handling, dating etc. One of an excellent series of titles by same author. Good used copy.


Ref: 57	BANFIELD E : ITALIAN INFLUENCE ON ENGLISH BAROMETERS FROM 1780	£7.95
	160pp Illus SC l993 Author traces origins and background of early Italian migrant makers. Covers important Italian makers especially Negretti & Zambra.


Ref: 61	BANFIELD E : THE BANFIELD FAMILY COLLECTION OF BAROMETERS	£6.95
	313 Illus SC l995 Basically catalogue author's collection of 280 items made between 1680 and 1970. Useful descriptions and estimated dates.


Ref: 59	BANFIELD E : BAROMETER MAKERS AND RETAILERS 1660-1900	£9.95
	246pp Illus SC l991 Tremendous value - excellent directory of over 4000 names together with their working dates, addresses etc. One of an excellent series of titles by same author.


Ref: 3352	BANFIELD E : BAROMETERS: WHEEL OR BANJO	£7.00
	160pp Again well illus l985 Traces history and development 1663 to 20th century together with advice re handling, dating etc. One of an excellent series of titles by same author. Good used copy.


Ref: 1426	BARNETT J E : TIME'S PENDULUM	£15.00
	340pp Illus 1998 The Quest to capture time from Sundials to Atomic Clocks. Excellent holiday reading.


Ref: 1195	BELL GH & EF : OLD ENGLISH BAROMETERS	£110.00
	42pp Illus OP Limited private printing 1952. Rare book with excellent dj, discussing and describing cistern/ siphon/ portable/ diagonal/ wheel etc. Illlustrations taken from the Marling collection,and other private collections as well as Ronald Lee, Government Ministeries, Museums etc.


Ref: 1968	BERTELE von H : CLOCKWORK GLOBES AND ORRERIES	£15.00
	16pp Illus SC OP Offprint in wrappers l957. Good views and details of movements.


Ref: 3533	BETTS J : JOHN HARRISON	£20.00
	24pp Illus OP 1993 Informative booklet produced to commemorate the special exhibition on John Harrison held in 1993 at the Royal Observatory Greenwich


Ref: 117	BION M : THE CONSTRUCTION AND PRINCIPAL USES OF MATH. INSTRUMENTS	£60.00
	320pp Figs OP l995 reprint of 2nd l758 ed as translated by Stone with supplement. The fulsome section on sundial most significance to horologists Original copies hard to find and expensive.


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.


Ref: 2176	CARPENTER W : MECHANICAL PHILOSOPHY - HOROLOGY AND ASTRONOMY	£70.00
	250pp Figs OP 1848 Includes treatise on horology plus the question of longitude, lunar observations, chronometers. Original cloth binding little rubbed in places but sound.


Ref: 1268	CHAPMAN A : ASTRONOMICAL INSTRUMENTS AND THEIR USERS	£60.00
	370pp l996 Collected Studies Tycho Brahe to William Lassell includes George Graham and the concept of standard accuracy in instrumentation and the lecture given at the AHS Royal Society event in l993 The Pit and the Pendulum; GB Airy and the determination of gravity by Chapman.


Ref: 2894	COLLINS P : BIZARRE BAROMETERS and other unusual weather forecasters	£7.95
	104pp Illus SC 2004 Marvelously informative; covering weather houses, storm predictors and forecasters, storm glasses and the early weather glasses.


Ref: 2337	COLLINS P : BAROGRAPHS	£9.95
	137pp Illus SC 2002 Develops history as well giving some practical advice on general maintenance and a wide selection of illustrations.


Ref: 1288	COLLINS P : ANEROID BAROMETERS AND THEIR RESTORATION	£18.95
	212pp Illus l998 An extremely helpful history, details of various examples, mechanisms as well as repair to case and movement and how to date them


Ref: 238	COLLINS P : CARE AND RESTORATION OF BAROMETERS	£6.95
	116pp Illus SC l990 Marvelously informative; covering how to restore and care for wheel, stick and aneroid barometers.


Ref: 3690	COLLINS P : FITZROY AND HIS BAROMETERS	£9.95
	144pp Illus SC 2007 A new title in this marvellous series of books by this Author, covering one of the most popular range of barometers by FitzRoy.


Ref: 244	COUSINS F : SUNDIALS	£80.00
	247pp Illus OP 1969 A simplified approach by means of the Equatorial Dial. One of the rearer classics on the technicalities and art of gnomonics. Over 60 line drawings, fold out tables etc. Dj has a couple of repaired tears.


Ref: 1959	COWHAM M : SUNDIALS OF THE BRITISH ISLES	£48.50
	272pp 500 Illus, most in full colour 2005. Describes almost 400 dials, 12 regional chapters, combining the knowledge of 28 authors, with additional chapters on early dials, stained glass dials and portable dials. Limited individually numbered print run so be sure to order soon !


Ref: 2261	COWHAM M : A DIAL IN YOUR POKE	£50.00
	224pp over 300 col. Illus OP 2004 A much needed book on portable sundials, with chapters featuring Pillar, Butterfield, Augsburg, Ring, Inclining, Pillar Dials and Nocturnal, Calendar and Perpetual devices.


Ref: 3302	DANIEL CSt JH : SUNDIALS	£6.00
	56pp SC Illus 2004, Published by Shire books this little book crams in a lot of useful information, commensurate with the usual high quality of their booklets.


Ref: 3213	DE SOLLA PRICE D : ON THE ORIGIN OF CLOCKWORK, PERPETUAL MOTION DEVICES AND THE COMPASS	£15.00
	42pp Illus SC OP 1959 Reprint of Paper 6 to the Smithsonian Institute by the Museum of History and Technology.


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


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


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


Ref: 1679	GUNTHER RT : ASTROLABES OF THE WORLD	£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.


Ref: 1868	GUYE S MICHEL H : TIME AND SPACE - MEASURING INSTRUMENTS 15TH-19TH CENTURY	£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.


Ref: 1759	GUYOT E : HISTOIRE DE LA DETERMINATION DES LONGITUDES	£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!


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


Ref: 1043	HARRISON et alia : PRINCIPLES AND EXPLANATIONS OF TIMEKEEPERS	£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


Ref: 1912	HIGTON H : SUNDIALS - AN ILLUSTRATED HISTORY OF PORTABLE DIALS	£29.95
	160pp Illus 2000 Laid out chronologically - individual chapters covering particular periods each example discussed against its social, political and economic history. Most of the dials discussed can be found in the collections of the National Maritime.


Ref: 492	HOLLISTER-SHORT G/ JAMES F (eds) : HISTORY OF TECHNOLOGY XII	£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.


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


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


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


Ref: 537	JAGGER C : PAUL PHILIP BARRAUD	£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.


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


Ref: 541	JANVIER A : RECUEIL DE MACHINES COMPOSEES ET EXECUTEES	£40.00
	40pp plus plates SC boxed l995 reprint of l827 original. Details and engravings of three complicated Janvier clocks - astronomical etc.


Ref: 2507	KUGEL A : SPHERES - THE ART OF THE CELESTIAL MECHANIC	£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.


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.


Ref: 590	LAYCOCK W : LOST SCIENCE OF JOHN LONGITUDE HARRISON	£250.00
	159pp Well illus OP l976 Limited numbered autographed first edition copy of this very scarce book. First class scholarly analysis of Harrison's work Excellent copy.


Ref: 1919	LEE R A : INTRODUCTORY EXHIBITION OF WORKS OF ART AND ANTIQUES	£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.


Ref: 3726	LENNOX-BOYD M : SUNDIALS : HISTORY, ART, PEOPLE, SCIENCE	£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.


Ref: 3538	LEOPOLD JH : DIE GROSSE ASTRONOMISCHE TISCHUHR DES JOHANN REINHOLD	£70.00
	120pp Illus 1974 OP Limited numbered edition of a large format well researched and illustrated study; includes fold out plates.


Ref: 3539	LEOPOLD JH, PECHSTEIN K : DER KLEINE HIMMELSGLOBUS 1594 VON JUST BURGI	£60.00
	120pp Illus 1977 OP Limited numbered edition, describing amnd illustrating the globes in detail. Dustjacket has a couple of tears repaired.


Ref: 603	LESTER ER : JOHN KALABERGO OF BANBURY	£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.


Ref: 3586	LEYBOURN W : DIALLING	£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.


Ref: 3486	M ESPINASSE : ROBERT HOOKE	£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.


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


Ref: 1676	MAUNDER EW : THE ROYAL OBSERVATORY GREENWICH ITS HISTORY AND WORK	£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.


Ref: 3534	MAY W E : HOW THE CHRONOMETER WENT TO SEA	£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.


Ref: 3602	McCONNELL A : BAROMETERS	£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.


Ref: 8001	MIDDLETON WEK : INVENTION OF THE METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS	£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.


Ref: 670	MIDDLETON WEK : THE HISTORY OF THE BAROMETER	£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.


Ref: 2007	MILLBURN JR : ADAMS OF FLEET STREET: INSTRUMENT MAKERS TO KING GEORGE III	£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.


Ref: 2172	MILLBURN JR : BENJAMIN MARTIN - AUTHOR INSTRUMENT MAKER AND COUNTRY SHOWMAN	£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.


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


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


Ref: 687	MORTENSEN O : JENS OLSENS CLOCK	£22.50
	156pp Illus OP l957 Full and complete technical description of important astronomical clock made in Denmark in l944.


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.


Ref: 63	NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 252 : FEBRUARY 1988	£15.00
	This volume contains significant and readable articles upon Jesse Elwood Coleman and the South Bend Story by O B Frye; The Cosmoschronotrope, An astronomical Clock at the Smithsonian by R S Edwards, and an interesting commentary upon Photographing Clocks and watches by G & D Marsh


Ref: 44	NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 257 : DECEMBER 1988	£15.00
	This volume includes significant and readable articles upon A Chicago & Alton Railroad Watch by E Fuller, The Kilruddery Clock and Hydraulic Time Machine by C Aked, The Time Globes of Louis Juvet Part 2 by I Cooperman, and Atmos: The Perpetual Clock by R Roehrich


Ref: 38	NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 260 : JUNE 1989	£15.00
	This volume contains significant and readable articles upon The McIntyre watch by J Lund and W Keller; The Electro Clock Co ( including reproductions of catalogue illustrations) by J DeVilbis, and Sunstruck ( Backyard Sundial) by M Webster


Ref: 51	NAWCC : NAWCC BULLETIN: 256 : OCTOBER 1989	£15.00
	This volume includes significant and readable articles upon Unusual Gruen watches by R D Gruen, Part 1 of an article by I Cooperman on Time Globes of L Juvet, and Restoring a tall Clock Case by B Flexner


Ref: 3705	NEEDHAM J, LING W, PRICE DJ : HEAVENLY CLOCKWORK	£40.00
	254pp Illus 1st ed 1960 Discusses evidence of water driven mechanical clockwork being used in China for six centuries prior to first mechanical escapement of the West.


Ref: 702	NEGRETTI & ZAMBIA : A TREATISE ON METEOROLOGICAL INSTRUMENTS	£7.95
	160pp Illus SC l995 facsimile reprint l864 Method of construction, principles and uses of barometers and other meteorological instruments Eat your heart out with the contemporary 8 page price list of instruments!


Ref: 3618	NEWHAM C A : THE ASTRONOMICAL SIGNIFICANCE OF STONEHENGE	£5.00
	32pp Illus SC OP 1972 Designed to provide lay persons with a clear broad simplified explanation of the complexity of this monument. Easy reading, despite depth of detail.


Ref: 2941	NORTH JD : OPUS QUORUNDUM ROTARUM MIRABILIUM	£25.00
	34pp SC Illus OP 1967. Contains an interesting and detailed account of an astronomical clock, being reprinted for a lengthy feature first appearing in Physics. Not a coffee table read as the title might suggest. ex Beeson library.


Ref: 716	NORTH JD : RICHARD OF WALLINGFORD	£275.00
	3 vols Over 1000pp Diagrams l976 This man was a remarkable astronomer and mathematician and of course the 'builder' of the astronomical clock of St Albans. These three volumes contain his writings with an introduction, English translation and commentary.


Ref: 3350	ORFORD H : MODERN OPTICAL INSTRUMENTS AND THEIR CONSTRUCTION	£25.00
	100pp 1896 first ed. An interesting publication providing an historic insight into the development of optical instruments, seen through the eyes... excuse the pun... of the author over 100 years ago. A nice collectors item in good strong condition, cover slightly marked, but just a reflection of age .


Ref: 3650	PEARSALL R : COLLECTING AND RESTORING SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS	£20.00
	278pp Illus OP 1974 Covers surveying and navigation instruments, dials, telescopes, barometers, spheres and orreries, microscopes etc., together with a glossary, lists of 18th cent instrument makers and scientific instrument makers of London in 1843 and 1894, plus bibliography


Ref: 3490	PRICE LN : SCRATCH DIALS OF OLD AXBRIDGE AND LONG ASHTON DISTRICTS OF NORTHWEST SOMERSET	£50.00
	92pp Illus OP 1991 A private limited printing of a title originally published in a limited edition of 6, which illustrates in detail (32 actual photographs) of scratch dial in Somerset together with brief introductory chapters on Early Studies, Types, Origins, and results of a survey undertaken in 1990 and 1991.


Ref: 1954	QUILL COL H : JOHN HARRISON - COPLEY MEDALLIST / £20,000 Longitude Prize	£20.00
	26pp Illus SC OP 1976 Precise and accurate account of Harrison's quest and final infamous success.


Ref: 2952	QUILL COL H : JOHN HARRISON - THE MAN WHO FOUND LONGITUDE	£225.00
	255pp Illus OP 1965 An excellent copy of this authoritative and much sought after title which describes in significant detail Harrison's epic struggle to final success. Original first edition, with dustjacket in excellent condition.


Ref: 1038	QUILL H et alia : PIONEERS OF PRECISION TIMEKEEPING	£25.00
	116pp Illus OP l960s Compilation important articles on Harrison's, Mudge's, Le Roy's work in the search for precision . Good informative technical discussions .


Ref: 798	RANDALL AG : THE TECHNOLOGY OF JOHN HARRISON'S PORTABLE TIMEKEEPERS	£40.00
	36pp Illus SC OP Originally printed as two articles in AHS 1989 Thorough technical discussion by a dedicated Harrisonphile!


Ref: 3700	SABINE CAPT E : EXPERIMENTS ON THE LENGTH OF THE SECONDS PENDULUM AT GREENWICH; AND	£150.00
	90pp Illus OP 1821-1831 This is a privately leather bound collection of three historical papers published by the Author and Royal Society, and from the annotation gifted to Col Sir Alex Dickson . The papers are: 28pp 1821 An account of experiments to determine the acceleration of the pendulum in differnt latitudes; 32pp Illus 1829 An account of experiments on the reduction to a vacuum of the vibrations of an invariable pendulum; 30pp Illus 1831 An account of experiments on the length of the seconds pendulum in the observatory of Greenwich. In well kept condition.


Ref: 1485	SADLER DH : MAN IS NOT LOST	£25.00
	43pp Illus SC OP l968 A record of 200 years of astronomical navigation with the Nautical Almanac 1767-1967 together with Nat Maritime Research Facilities broadsheets.


Ref: 3536	SAUNDERS H N : ALL THE ASTROLABES	£80.00
	102pp Illus 1984 OP Informative content for the astronomer and navigator focusing on concepts and explanation of how the instrumentation functions. Good section on design.


Ref: 3603	STEVENS F : STONEHENGE TODAY AND YESTERDAY	£10.00
	94pp Illus SC OP 1936 An original copy of an HMSO publication by the curator of the Salisbury Museum revealing the history and secrets of this Ancient Monument.


Ref: 2224	SYMPOSIUM : SYMPOSIUM ON COPERNICUS	£17.50
	141pp Dia SC OP 1974 Proceedings of American Philosophical Society 4 important papers relating to the man himself , the derivation and first draft of Copernicus's Planetary Theory (translated), Heliocentism and Maestlin's account of Copernican Planetary.


Ref: 1409	TAYLOR EGR : MATHEMATICAL PRACTITIONERS OF HANOVARIAN ENGLAND	£60.00
	503pp Illus OP l966 Historical background but main body of text devoted to biographies of instrument makers working 1714-1840. Excellent copy.


Ref: 2712	TAYLOR EGR Ed : A REGIMENT FOR THE SEA et alia	£22.50
	464pp Figs OP 1963 Regiment of Sea by Bourne is perhaps earliest technical manual (1574) written by Englishman with his rules on nativation reprinted here with addional material and two Almanacs as well as Prof Taylor's introductory sections; full bibliography.


Ref: 3388	TAYLOR JC, WOLFENDALE SIR A : THE EXCITEMENT OF TIME: JOHN HARRISON, THE ROYAL SOCIETY AND TIME MEASUREMENT	£25.00
	88pp Illus 2006 A fantastic high quality publication which must have cost as much to produce and print. Provides a fitting tribute to the work of Harrison who declined membership of the Royal Society!, as well as threading through the developments by George Graham, Tompion, Fromanteel and more up to date inventions. The quality of photographs and clarity of presentation is superb.


Ref: 953	TURNER AJ : TIME	£30.00
	248pp Illus SC OP Catalogue of financially ill fated but magnificent exhibition held in Holland Outstanding displays of sundials, instruments, clocks, watches etc loaned from major international museums - includes a section on electrics!


Ref: 955	TURNER AJ : TIME MUSEUM: ASTROLABES : ASTROLABE RELATED INSTRUMENTS	£120.00
	250pp Illus l984 OP High quality catalogue of the collection in Time Museum (USA) prefaced with sections on history and development accross the world.


Ref: 2801	TURNER GLE : THE PRACTICE OF SCIENCE IN THE 19TH CENTURY : TEACHING AND RESEARCH APPARATUS IN TEYLER MUSEUM	£50.00
	360pp Illus OP 1996 Describing the contents of this interesting museum this is much more than a traditional catalogue. The hardback format and wide range of items including microscopes, electrical, light, weights and measures and exhibits includes several electrical clocks:e.g.. Hipp, Froment.


Ref: 2628	TYAS R : METEOROLOGY	£80.00
	This is a very interstsing assembly of various publications bound together at some time it would appear from the end papers before1883. The binding includes 3 historical 19th century publications: The Weather Glass: Concise descriptions of the Barometer by R Tyas 45pp ; Weather Warnings for Watchers by "The Clerk" 96pp 1877; The Aneroid Barometer and How to Buy and Use It 32pp 1878.


Ref: 2267	VAUGHAN D : THE ROYAL SOCIETY AND THE FOURTH DIMENSION; THE HISTORY OF TIMEKEEPING	£20.00
	72pp 1993 With a preface by the Astronomer Royal, the publication coincides with the tercentenary of the birth of John Harrison and provides a fascinating and evocative illumination and summary of the proceedings of the relevant Royal Society proceedings, and articles concerning the Problem of Longitude, John Harrison, Captain Cook and the development of the Marine Chronometer, Determination of Gravity and Robert Hooke.


Ref: 3537	WATERS W : THE PLANISPHERIC ASTROLABE	£25.00
	56pp Illus 1983 OP National Maritime Museum publication explaining in starightforward terms the structure and use of what is in effect a very complex observational and computing instrument.


Ref: 3492	WAUGH A E : SUNDIALS THEIR THEORY AND CONSTRUCTION	£10.00
	228pp SC OP 1978 Still one of the best books for a thorough grounding and understanding of the subject.


Ref: 992	WAUGH AE : SUNDIALS AND THEIR THEORY AND CONSTRUCTION	£20.00
	228ppp Illus SC 1973 Still the most useful introduction to the subject at reasonable price.


Ref: 2093	WEBSTER R & J : WESTERN ASTROLABES	£30.00
	179pp Illus 1998 First of a series of catalogues minutely detailing and analysing the instruments in the Adler Collection, Chicago prefaced by a technical introduction to the subject.


Ref: 1015	WILLMOTH F : SIR JONAS MOORE - PRACTICAL MATHEMATICS	£25.00
	244pp Illus l993 This is the edited version of Dr Willmoth thesis on a brilliant scientist of his day Moore's association with Hooke and the Royal Observatory will most interest the horologist.


Ref: 1200	WYNTER H, TURNER A : SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENTS	£100.00
	240pp Illus OP 1975. Still one of the most significant titles for anyone with a serious interest in Astronomy, Navigation, Sundials, Surveying and Optics. Complete with excellent dj.

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