H. Alan Loyd - Old Clock books - 1970-1982
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Five English-language technical books on the development and history of clocks, from water clocks to atomic clocks, spanning the 15th to 20th centuries and including Old Clocks by A. Loyd (first edition, 1970); total 655 pages, about 21 × 28 cm, in fraai condition.
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Five books in the English language about the development and history of timekeeping in the broadest sense of the word. The origins of time measurement—from water clocks to atomic clocks—will be discussed. From the 15th century to the 20th century. The technique, the development of the many clock types, the various European clock centers and their production. Many names of master clockmakers and lesser-known clockmakers. From tower clocks, domestic clocks to portable time-measuring instruments. Indispensable reference works for every serious clock enthusiast, amateur or professional.
1. Old Clocks. A. Loyd 1970 216 pages, b/w photos. hardbound, dust jacket, good condition.
2. Christopher Pinbeck and his Family, R. Shenton, 1976 73 pages, b/w photos. bound, good condition.
3. The Craft of the Clockmaker, E.J. Tyler, 1973, 96 pages, b/w-colour photos. bound, dust jacket, good condition.
4. The Orpheus Clocks, P. Coole, 1972 164 pages, b/w-colour photos. bound, dust jacket in good condition.
5. Antique Clocks Collecting, E. Bruton, 1983 96 pages, b/w-colour photos. Paperback, good condition.
Photos form part of the description. Weight approx. 3 kg. Will be shipped at the buyer’s risk, well packed with Post NL Track & Trace.
Five books in the English language about the development and history of timekeeping in the broadest sense of the word. The origins of time measurement—from water clocks to atomic clocks—will be discussed. From the 15th century to the 20th century. The technique, the development of the many clock types, the various European clock centers and their production. Many names of master clockmakers and lesser-known clockmakers. From tower clocks, domestic clocks to portable time-measuring instruments. Indispensable reference works for every serious clock enthusiast, amateur or professional.
1. Old Clocks. A. Loyd 1970 216 pages, b/w photos. hardbound, dust jacket, good condition.
2. Christopher Pinbeck and his Family, R. Shenton, 1976 73 pages, b/w photos. bound, good condition.
3. The Craft of the Clockmaker, E.J. Tyler, 1973, 96 pages, b/w-colour photos. bound, dust jacket, good condition.
4. The Orpheus Clocks, P. Coole, 1972 164 pages, b/w-colour photos. bound, dust jacket in good condition.
5. Antique Clocks Collecting, E. Bruton, 1983 96 pages, b/w-colour photos. Paperback, good condition.
Photos form part of the description. Weight approx. 3 kg. Will be shipped at the buyer’s risk, well packed with Post NL Track & Trace.
Details
Number of Books
5
Subject
Technology
Book Title
Old Clock books
Author/ Illustrator
H. Alan Loyd
Condition
Fine
Publication year oldest item
1970
Publication year youngest item
1982
Height
21 cm
Edition
1st Edition
Width
28 cm
Language
English
Original language
Yes
Number of pages
655
