Britten's Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers
by Baille, G. H.; Clutton C.; Ilbert, C. A
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- Very Good +/Very Good-
- Seller
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AURORA, Ohio, United States
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About This Item
New York: Bonanza Books, 1956. Hardcover. Very Good +/Very Good-. New York: Bonanza Books, 1956. Very Good +/Very Good-. 7th edition "A historical and descriptive account of the different styles of clocks and watches of the past in England and abroad containing a list of nearly fourteen thousand makers." Hundreds of clear b&w photographs. Bound in dark blue cloth, Former owner's name on ffep is only marking, a corner is clipped on this same endpaper. Interior clean and crisp. Jacket is worn at the folds and edges, now protected in mylar.
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- Bookseller
- Books of Aurora (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 001549
- Title
- Britten's Old Clocks and Watches and Their Makers
- Author
- Baille, G. H.; Clutton C.; Ilbert, C. A
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good +
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good-
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Publisher
- Bonanza Books
- Place of Publication
- New York
- Date Published
- 1956
- Bookseller catalogs
- Antiques/Collecting;
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