The Watch & Clock Makers' Handbook Dictionary & Guide
by Britten, F.J.:
- Used
- Hardcover
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk, United Kingdom
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About This Item
London: E.F.&N. Spon 1892 8th edition. Dictionary and Guide. Hardcover book , 443 pages with figures and drawings. Decorative brown cloth, gilt to spine. Spine ends lightly chipped, endpapers lightly marked, Binding slightly stretched at front & rear hinges but contents tight, rear cover creased with light handling wear. A VG+ copy. Pictures available.
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- Bookseller
- David Ford Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 38177
- Title
- The Watch & Clock Makers' Handbook Dictionary & Guide
- Author
- Britten, F.J.:
- Book Condition
- Used
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- London: E.F.&N. Spon 1892
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About the Seller
David Ford Books
Biblio member since 2006
Cley-Next-The-Sea, Norfolk
About David Ford Books
Member of Provincial Bookfairs Association.
David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
David Ford Books is a member of the P.B.F.A. and sells a wide range of quality out of print and antiquarian books through their book sales and at bookfair throughout the UK. The condition of our books is of the utmost importance to us, with few falling below the VG and many in Fine condition. All dust wrappers are protected. Should you wish to discuss a book, or your requirements, please do not hesitate to contact us by email or (as I prefer to talk to customers personally) by telephone.
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- Cloth
- "Cloth-bound" generally refers to a hardcover book with cloth covering the outside of the book covers. The cloth is stretched...
- Tight
- Used to mean that the binding of a book has not been overly loosened by frequent use.
- Spine
- The outer portion of a book which covers the actual binding. The spine usually faces outward when a book is placed on a shelf....
- Gilt
- The decorative application of gold or gold coloring to a portion of a book on the spine, edges of the text block, or an inlay in...