N.A.G. Press, London, first edition, 1951. Cloth, small 8vo,. xiii, 414 pp, ills. A comprehensive,chronological list of books, pamphlets, manuscripts and periodical articles - published up to 1800 - on mechanical timepieces. Introductory section gives a brief history of horology, with a list of earlier bibliographies and indication of London libraries rich in the field. Annotations are exceptionally full, with biographical notes on authors, locations of copies, outlines of contents, andquotations and illustrations from many items. Name and date in ink, and address blindstamp, on front free endpaper, endpapers and edges spotted, spine and part of boards sunned, otherwise Good.

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Bookseller: Wykeham Books (GB)
Bookseller's Inventory #: BIBLIO-28025
Title: Clocks and Watches: An Historical Bibliography
Author: Baillie, G.H
Format/Binding: Cloth, small 8vo,
Book Condition: Used - Name and date in ink, and address blindstamp, on front free endpaper, endpapers and edges spotted, spine and part of boards sunn
Binding: Hardcover
Publisher: N.A.G. Press, London, first edition, 1951
Date Published: 1951
Pages: xiii, 414 pp, ills
Keywords: clocks watches time timekeeping navigation horology
Bookseller catalogs: Art & Fine Arts (Bibliographies);

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