A history of English clocks / by R. W. Symonds
London ; New York : Penguin Books, 1947. First Edition. Poor copy in illustrated paper-covered boards. Spine bands worn with some loss. Panel edges rubbed and dulled as with age. Text remains in fine condition; clear without blemish. Item #374457
Series; The King Penguin books ; 28. Physical description; 79, [1] pages, 72 pages of plates : illustrations ; 19 cm. Notes; Cover design by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis. "Cover design by Clifford and Rosemary Ellis." "Set in Monotype Bembo." "Text pages printed by R. & R. Clark, Ltd., Edinburgh ; ... plates made and printed by John Swain & Son [sic] Ltd., Barnet." Cover title : A book of English clocks. Plates are photographic reproductions. Revised edition published in 1950 -- Edwards, R. "So much admired". 1988. Series title also on title page ; not on cover. Includes bibliographical references (page 80). Subjects; Clock and watch making Great Britain History. Clocks and watches Great Britain History. Clocks and watches Great Britain. Clock and watch making Great Britain. Great Britain. Clocks and watches British Isles. Genres; Bibliography. Illustrated.
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