The Artistry of the English Watch
by Cedric Jagger
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good Condition/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 0715389351
- ISBN 13
- 9780715389355
- Seller
-
Newhaven, East Sussex, United Kingdom
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
David & Charles, 1988. First Edition. Hardcover. Very Good Condition/Very Good. Tightly bound, erased pencil marking to front endpaper, bright pages lightly age toned at edges. Light creasing to top edge of jacket, short closed tear to top front corner. This lavishly illustrated book traces the design and decorative development of the English watch, from bejewelled novelties of Royalty through to the purely functional timepiece. Styles, techniques and materials are analysed, then related to dating and the use of machinery. 160 pages. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: 2-3 kilos. Category: Antiques & Collectibles; ISBN/EAN: 9780715389355. Inventory No: dscf4945. . 9780715389355
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Details
- Bookseller
- Denton Island Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- dscf4945
- Title
- The Artistry of the English Watch
- Author
- Cedric Jagger
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good Condition
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 0715389351
- ISBN 13
- 9780715389355
- Publisher
- David & Charles
- Place of Publication
- Rutland, Vt
- Date Published
- 1988
- Keywords
- BZDB229 Antiques & Collectibles; The Artistry of the English Watch Cedric Jagger
Terms of Sale
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About the Seller
Denton Island Books
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Newhaven, East Sussex
About Denton Island Books
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