Thomas Tompion: His Life & Work 1639-1713
by R.W. Symonds
- Used
- Hardcover
- Signed
- first
- Condition
- Collectible; Very Good
- Seller
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Waccabuc, New York, United States
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About This Item
London: B.T. Batsford, Ltd, 1951. 1st. Half-Leather. Collectible; Very Good. #119 OF 350 COPIES SIGNED BY AUTHOR R.W. SYMONDS on the limitation page. A handsome copy to boot of the 1951 true 1st edition. Well-preserved and solidly VG+ in its half-morocco over matching red cloth. Gilt-decorated front panel, bright gilt-lettering to spine. Quarto, 320 pgs., top-edge gilt, crisp black-and-white plates thruout. Light fading along spine, otherwise clean as could be. Elegant monograph on England's pre-eminent clockmaker of the 17th century. Signed by Author.
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- Bookseller
- Appledore Books, ABAA (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 3774
- Title
- Thomas Tompion: His Life & Work 1639-1713
- Author
- R.W. Symonds
- Format/Binding
- Half-Leather
- Book Condition
- Used - Collectible; Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- B.T. Batsford, Ltd
- Place of Publication
- London
- Date Published
- 1951
- Keywords
- Rare horology, Rare British clockmakers, London Clockmakers
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About the Seller
Appledore Books, ABAA
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Waccabuc, New York
About Appledore Books, ABAA
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- Gilt
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