A.Smith - Clocks & Watches - 1973-1979

Five books in the English language about the development and history of the timepiece in the broadest sense of the word. Covering the origins of time measurement from water clocks to atomic clocks. From the 15th century to the 20th century. The technology, the development of various types of clocks, the different European clock centers, and their production. Many names of master clockmakers and less well-known clockmakers. From tower clocks, domestic clocks to portable time-measuring instruments. Indispensable reference works for every serious clock enthusiast, amateur or professional.
C. Jagger Clocks 1973, 64 pages, hardcover, black and white photographs, good used condition, dust jacket with signs of wear.
E.J. Tyler Clocks and Watches 1977, 80 pages. Hardcover, black and white photographs. Good used condition, dust cover shows signs of wear.
3.M. Pearson The beauty of Clocks 1978, 96 pages, hardcover, black and white and color photographs.
Dust cover signs of use.
4.R.E.Rose English Dial clocks 1978, 198 pages, hardcover, black and white photographs. In very good condition. An essential reference work on pub clocks and tavern clocks, covering their entire history, typology, styles, and more.
5. A.Smith International Dictionary of Clocks, 1979, 352 pages, black and white color photos. In new condition. An indispensable international reference work for the serious watch enthusiast.
Weight approx. 6 kg. Shipped well-packaged at the buyer's risk with Post NL Tack & Trace.