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REES – Clocks, Watches and Chronometers 1819-1820

The Cyclopaedia or Universal Dictionary of Arts, Sciences and Literature

Item 57615 Categories: Books, Books, etc

£25.00

Boards, dust jacket, 295 pages, 47 plates. David & Charles, facsimile reprint 1970, the original work published in parts between 1805 and 1818.

The important encyclopaedia published by Abraham Rees, with sections on watch and chronometer making as well as clocks, escapements, chimes, etc, with the addition of a modern index. One of the very best books for anyone with an interest in 18th and early 19th century horology.

In good clean condition, with a crisp almost unmarked jacket.

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Boards, dust jacket, 295 pages, 47 plates. David & Charles, facsimile reprint 1970, the original work published in parts between 1805 and 1818.

The important encyclopaedia published by Abraham Rees, with sections on watch and chronometer making as well as clocks, escapements, chimes, etc, with the addition of a modern index. One of the very best books for anyone with an interest in 18th and early 19th century horology.

In good clean condition, with a crisp almost unmarked jacket.

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