This long-awaited volume chronicles the horological work carried out in France, Germany, and North America and completes the fascinating history of precision timekeeping in recent time. In France, renowned clockmakers include the Berthouds, the Lepautes, Robin, Janvier, Lepine, LeRoy and Leroy, Bourdier, Jacot and Jarossay. In Germany the primary emphasis is on Riefler, Strasser, and Rohde, but the works of other important makers are also considered. America's contribution to precision timekeeping is chronicled including the works of Seth Thomas, Charles Fasoldt, William Bond and Son Co., E. Howard and Co. and others. Recent advancements in timekeeping include the W5, a clock created by Philip Woodward and the Littlemore clock created by Professor Hall, almost certainly the most accurate pendulum controlled clock the world has known. Over 500 beautiful color and black-and-white photographs illustrate the historical contributions of these eminent clockmakers.
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Derek Roberts is a respected dealer and specialized collector of fine antique clocks, music boxes, and barometers. His previous books on horology have been widely acclaimed. He works in Tonbridge, Kent, England.
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Vendeur : Antiquariat Orban & Streu GbR, Frankfurt am Main, Allemagne
4°, 224 S., mit zahlreichen Farb- und s/w-Abbildungen, Text: englisch, dunkelblauer original Pappband (Hardcover) in Leinenoptik, original Schutzumschlag, Farbvorsätze, kleine Anplatzung des Einbands längs der vorderen Rückenkante (siehe Fotos), Schutzumschlag im Rückenbereich geringfügig aufgehellt, die römische Ziffer "I" handschriftlich unten auf dem Schutzumschlag im Rückenbereich, sonst aber ein sehr gutes, sauberes Exemplar ohne Anstreichungen, ohne Eckknicke etc. und auch kein Nikotin- oder Kellergeruch. Abholung im Ladengeschäft in Frankfurt am Main (Nordend ggü. Musterschule) möglich. Das spart die Portokosten. Pickup at the store in Frankfurt am Main (Nordend, close to Musterschule) is possible. It saves the shipping costs. N° de réf. du vendeur 20612BB
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Vendeur : Lise Bohm Books, BONITA SPRINGS, FL, Etats-Unis
Hardcover. Etat : New. Etat de la jaquette : New. This beautiful book relates the incredible story of how leading clockmakers, primarily of England, struggled to control accurate timekeeping for over 300 years. A remarkably thorough yet concise text, by several of today's leading horologists, is accompanied by nearly 1,000 photographs of clocks, which demonstrate each fascinating development. From museums of international significance, as well as private collections worldwide, the best examples of each new invention to establish accurate time-keepers is illustrated and recorded here. Chapters are devoted to the Royal Observatory at Greenwich and many of the brilliant men of science who made instruments and provided timekeepers. Georgian, Regency, and Victorian advances are shown to have contributed to the eventual success of accurately measuring time, that is so crucial to the success of today's highly integrated society. N° de réf. du vendeur 000122
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Vendeur : Better World Books, Mishawaka, IN, Etats-Unis
Etat : Very Good. Pages intact with possible writing/highlighting. Binding strong with minor wear. Dust jackets/supplements may not be included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good. N° de réf. du vendeur 55956319-6
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Vendeur : C P Books Limited, Oxted, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Very Good+. Etat de la jaquette : Very Good+. First Edition. This is a heavy book please ask for a quote for postage/shipping outside the UK. Minor age toning to page margins. ; Schiffer Book for Collectors; Colour & B & W illustrations; 12.10 X 8.70 X 1.10 inches; 223 pages; Volume 3 of this series has the same ISBN please ensure that you are ordering the title that your require. ; Signed by Author. N° de réf. du vendeur 21873
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Vendeur : Merigo Art Books, Manerba del Garda, BS, Italie
cm 24x31 pag. 224 ill. 975 a colori inglese. N° de réf. du vendeur 5328
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Vendeur : Revaluation Books, Exeter, Royaume-Uni
Hardcover. Etat : Brand New. 224 pages. 0.30x0.24x0.75 inches. In Stock. N° de réf. du vendeur __0764316362
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