Marine Chronometer: Its History and Development

Rupert T Gould

Published by The Holland Press, London, 1978

Condition: Near Fine Hardcover

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A very neat edition of this educational work discussing to creation and development of a marine timekeeper. Reprinted edition. First published in 1923. Illustrated throughout. A detailed study on the development of the chronometer, a portable timekeeping device of great accuracy. This device is predominantly used for determining longitude while at sea. Written by Lieutenant-Commander Rupert Thomas Gould, a member of the British Royal Navy noted for his contributions to horology. In the original blue cloth binding. Externally, excellent with minor bumping to the extremities. Original unclipped dust wrapper also very smart with light shelf wear. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean throughout. Near Fine. Seller Inventory # 846T55

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Title: Marine Chronometer: Its History and ...

Publisher: The Holland Press, London

Publication Date: 1978

Binding: Cloth

Illustrator: None

Condition: Near Fine

Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good Indeed

Book Type: book

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