Author: BAILLIE, G.H.
Title: Watches: Their History, Decoration and Mechanism
Description: London, Methuen & Co Ltd. 1929, First Edition. Quarter Vellum, Lge 8vo. Hardback, 170mm x 250mm tall (6.75" x 9.75" approx.). Pp xxiii, 383, plus a frontispiece colour-plate and 75 further single-sided plate leaves (six being colour-plates) with profuse illustrations, very many of the plates having multiple images. Two or three minor marks to boards, with shelf rubs to lower board edges and corners. Internally fine. Contemporary binding of quarter vellum/light-grey paper-covered boards/red leather spine label with gilt title. As this large volume weighs over 1.5 kilos, some additional postage may be required. Please ask for details of the cheapest mailing option before placing an order, or for a note of the special terms available to purchasers of both this and Baillie's "Watchmakers" in a matching binding. [See Item No. 004321]. Almost Fine/no d/w.

Keywords: Horology Clock Watch Watches Time Telling Timetelling Mensuration Science Scientific Instrument Instruments Bibliography History Technology Invention Metrology Horology Weights and Measures Technology Biography and Bibliography


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