This volume contains a detailed treatise on vintage clocks, with a guide to their mechanisms, information on their development, descriptions of different varieties, information on reproductions, and much more. Written in simple, accessible language and containing a wealth of practicable and interesting information, this text will be of much value to the discerning clock-enthusiast and to all those who have an affection for fine clocks, whether old or modern, as part of their home surroundings. The chapters of this volume ...
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This volume contains a detailed treatise on vintage clocks, with a guide to their mechanisms, information on their development, descriptions of different varieties, information on reproductions, and much more. Written in simple, accessible language and containing a wealth of practicable and interesting information, this text will be of much value to the discerning clock-enthusiast and to all those who have an affection for fine clocks, whether old or modern, as part of their home surroundings. The chapters of this volume include: Sundials; Water and Sand Time-Recorders; Time by Fire, Candle and Lamp; Weights and Wheels; The Pulse of Time; Lantern Clocks; Smaller Portable Timepieces; Bracket Clocks; The Companionable Grandfather; Act of Parliament and Other Wall Clocks, et cetera. This antiquarian book is being republished now complete with a new introduction on the history of clocks and watches.
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Like New. Used-Like New. Book is new and unread but may have minor shelf wear. Ships from UK in 48 hours or less (usually same day). Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. 100% money back guarantee. We are a world class secondhand bookstore based in Hertfordshire, United Kingdom and specialize in high quality textbooks across an enormous variety of subjects. We aim to provide a vast range of textbooks, rare and collectible books at a great price. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions. We provide a 100% money back guarantee and are dedicated to providing our customers with the highest standards of service in the bookselling industry.
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Very Good+ Dust Jacket Included. Book Indexed. Photos. Clean text, solid & tight Edgar Holloway artwork. very good+, good+ lightly worn dj w/ scar front panel, gray bds 174 pgs.
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Good. 1964. Hardcover. Good copy with some shelf wear. Minor edge wear to dustwrapper and yellowing of pages but book remains clean and a good copy.....We ship daily from our Bookshop.
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Fine in Very Good jacket. First thus. Fine in very good dustwrapper. Text edges and dustwrapper spine slightly browned, dustwrapper soiled lightly, previous owner's name on front inside panel. Please Note: This book has been transferred to Between the Covers from another database and might not be described to our usual standards. Please inquire for more detailed condition information.
