Book 930 – The Clockmaker’s Library by John Bromley

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Up for sale is
The clockmaker’s Library
by John Bromley, a catalog of the books and manuscripts in the library of the Worshipful Company of Clockmakers. This catalog of the organization’s museum of clocks and watches exhibited at the Guildhall Library is now followed by a much expanded edition of the catalog of its extensive library of books, portraits, engravings, watch-papers and manuscripts. The manuscript section is of special importance; the Library contains unique material relating to that remarkable horologist John “Longitude” Harrison. The records of business firms and the complete archive of the Clockmakers Company since its inception provide documentary evidence of on many aspects of the clock and watch trade. Comprehensive indexes of names and topics are provided and care has been taken to indicate therein sources of local and regional lists of makers. This catalogue of the Clockmakers Company Library provides a most valuable source of material for all students and historians of horology. 136 pages. Hard cover with jacket. Copyright 1977. Excellent condition. – Book 930