Longcase Clock Reference Book by Robey John (4 results)
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Published by Ashbourne, Derbyshire Mayfield Books 2001, 2001
- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Chaucer Bookshop ABA ILAB, Canterbury, United KingdomChaucer Bookshop ABA ILAB
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FIRST EDITION 2 Volumes in Slipcase. Small 4to. dark blue cloth hardbacks, gilt, in unclipped dust jackets, in printed paper-covered slipcase. 800pp. over the 2 volumes, both profusely illustrated in b/w. A clean set with no markings or inscriptions. A VERY GOOD SET in VERY GOOD DUST JACKETS in VERY GOOD SLIPCASE. (Shelf 8) ISBN…: 0954052501 PLEASE NOTE: Very Heavy Set (3.6 kg+) Postage rates vary according to destination, weight and speed. For an accurate overseas quote PLEASE either call or email us before ordering. [AbeBooks shipping quote is based on items weighing up to 1 kilo only]. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties, taxes, or fees required by recipient's country.** Pictures available upon request.** Visit our homepage for our shop opening hours. Over 20,000 books in stock - come and browse. PayPal, credit and most debit cards welcome. Books posted worldwide. For any queries please contact us direct.
More images- Hardcover
- First Edition
Seller: Escapement Books, Ongar, ESSEX, United KingdomEscapement Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Near Fine. 1st Edition. The Longcase Clock Reference Book (2 volumes in slipcase) Robey, John Albert Publisher: Mayfield Books, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, 2001 ISBN: 0954052501 Edition: First edition Format: Two dark blue cloth hardback volumes, gilt titles to spine and boards, in p…rinted paper-covered slipcase Pages: Volume 1: 376pp; Volume 2: pp377-800; total approximately 800 pages across both volumes Illustrated: Profusely illustrated throughout with black and white photographs and diagrams Condition: Fine / Near Fine — slipcase Fine A fine set in near fine dust jackets, housed in the original fine slipcase. Both volumes clean and bright with no bumping or wear to corners or spine ends. Bindings firm and square. Pages clean and fresh throughout with no tanning, foxing, or soiling. Illustrations and photographs sharp throughout. No previous owner's marks, stamps, inscriptions, or prices in either volume. Dust jackets complete and unclipped, bright and clean with no tears, chips, or loss. Original slipcase bright, firm, and complete. A particularly well-preserved set. A major and authoritative two-volume reference work covering all aspects of the British longcase clock and the American tall-case clock from the late seventeenth century to the Victorian era. Volume 1 covers the development of the longcase clock, the clock trade and clockmakers, movement construction, timekeeping, striking, chiming, and calendar work. Volume 2 covers movements for painted dials, brass dials, painted dials, casework, and unusual and special purpose clocks, with appendix, bibliography, and index. Described by the Bulletin of the National Association of Clock and Watch Collectors as undoubtedly the best book ever written on the longcase clock and the standard reference of the 21st century. An indispensable resource for collectors, horologists, and restorers.
- Hardcover
Seller: Optimon Books, Gravesend, KENT, United KingdomOptimon Books
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Hardcover. Condition: Good. The Longcase Clock Reference Book: Parts 1 & 2 - John Robey. Published by Mayfield Books, Set of 2 Hardbacks in Slipcase, 2001. Illustrated. This two-volume boxed set takes a new look at all aspects of the longcase clock, from the late seventeenth century to the Victorian era. The first volume studies… the clock trade, and how it was organised, both in rural areas and large cities. The second volume considers the movements for painted dial-clocks and who made them.Throughout this work there is emphasis on the practical aspect: e.g. how they were actually made. It is illustrated with over 1,500 illustrations including specially drawn diagrams of clock mechanisms. Condition. Books: Good. The pa.
- Hardcover
Seller: Frans Melk Antiquariaat, HILVERSUM, NetherlandsFrans Melk Antiquariaat
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Mayfield Books. 2013. Hardcovers with dust jackets. 28,5 x 22,5 cm. Illustrated in color and b/w throughout. Two Volume Set: toal 827 pages. Condition: NEW [Bijzonder / Special [Bijzonder] Klokken / Clocks / Horloges / Watches ].
