Isbn: 9780950962115 - principles and explanations of timekeepers (2 Ergebnisse)

Hardcover. Zustand: Near Fine. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Torn. Half bound in brown cloth with marbled boards, gilt lettering and decoration to spine.Illustrations in b/w, some fold-out. An introduction to and facsimile reprint of papers published by the Commissioners of Longitude about Harrison's, Arnold's and Earnshaw's chronometers in 1767, 1805 and 1806. A near fine copy of the edition published in 1984, the British Horological Institute's 125th anniversary year. Original film wrapper present but with large section missing from front.…

Zustand: Very Good. Zustand des Schutzumschlags: Good. Condition Notes: Glassine dust wrapper has slight loss at the head of the spine. A little age-toning to the edges of the text block and the lining papers. The contents complete, clean and tight otherwise; Hardback [¼ Leather]. Dust wrapper over quarter-bound brown leather on marbled boards with gilt titles to the spine; Measures 10¾" x 8½" (1.2 kg); pp (xvii) 63; In the Time-keepers series; Includes: List of subscribers; Black & white photographs, within the text; Fold-out plates; Black & white plates; Frontispiece; A British Horological Institute reprint celebrating its 125th anniversary year which includes reprints of The principles of Mr. Harrison's time-keeper, 1767, and Explanation of time-keepers, constructed by Mr. Thomas Earnshaw and the late Mr. John Arnold, 1805. || The book is on the shelf, ready to be appropriately packed, and posted from the pastoral paradise of Peasedown St. John, Bath, by a real bookseller in a real book shop - with my personal guarantee and beady eye on the Consumer Contracts Regulations. REMEMBER! Buying my copy means the book shop Jack Russells get their supper! My Book #198647 || Hardback [¼ Leather] in Dust Wrapper.…