Thorpe Nicolas (19 results)

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Paperback. Condition: Good. No Jacket. Pages can have notes/highlighting. Spine may show signs of wear. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less.

Pamphlet. Condition: Very Good. 1st Edition. Vol 38, No 6, Oct, 1889, pp. 915-930, Nicely Illust, Extracted from orig vol, begins with title page, trimmed & stapled, thus is like a pamphlet, VG, 1st ed.

Condition: Good. Reprint. VG condition book with dust jacket. DJ is clean, has fresh colours and has some tears. Book has clean and bright contents.

Condition: Good. Pages intact with minimal writing/highlighting. The binding may be loose and creased. Dust jackets/supplements are not included. Stock photo provided. Product includes identifying sticker. Better World Books: Buy Books. Do Good.

Hardback. Condition: Very Good. The book has been read, but is in excellent condition. Pages are intact and not marred by notes or highlighting. The spine remains undamaged.

Condition: Good. Your purchase helps support Sri Lankan Children's Charity 'The Rainbow Centre'. Ex-library, so some stamps and wear, but in good overall condition. Our donations to The Rainbow Centre have helped provide an education and a safe haven to hundreds of children who live in appalling conditions.…

Hard Cover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. First Edition. viii,index, bibliography, num bw ills. Green cloth in jacket. Light foxing to top edge, jacket price clipped. Size: Small 4to.

Hardcover. Condition: Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Fine. The French Marble Clock: A Guide for Buyers, Collectors and Restorers with Hints on Dating and a List of Makers Thorpe, Nicolas M. Publisher: N.A.G. Press / Robert Hale Limited, London, 1998 (reprint; first published 1990) ISBN: 0 7198 0230 X Format: Hardback in dust jacket Pages: 277 Illustrated: Numerous black and white photographs and illustrations Condition: Fine / Fine A fine copy in the original dust jacket. Boards clean and bright with no bumping or wear to corners or spine ends. Binding firm and square. Pages clean and fresh throughout with no tanning, foxing, or soiling. Dust jacket complete and unclipped, bright and fresh with no tears, fading, or loss. No previous owner's marks, stamps, or inscriptions. The definitive reference work on French marble clocks, covering history, makers, dating, and restoration. Chapters include the history of the marble clock; how to buy, examine, and date; the pendule de Paris movement; rack-and-locking-plate striking movements; pendulum escapement repairs; extraction and types of marble; restoring marble cases; and a comprehensive list of makers and their marks. Essential reading for collectors and restorers of French mantel clocks.…

Original Cloth Boards. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition; First Impression. Corners gently bumped.; Original buckram green cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Original illustrated dustjacket. Illustrated throughout. The French Marble Clock is a comprehensive reference for buyers, collectors & restorers of these elegant French timepieces. Nicolas M. Thorpe combines historical research with practical guidance, covering the origins, development & manufacture of marble clocks from the nineteenth & early twentieth centuries. Detailed chapters explain the renowned pendule de Paris movement, clock case styles, restoration techniques, dating methods & key points to consider when purchasing. Richly illustrated throughout, the book also includes a valuable directory of makers, helping collectors identify & evaluate examples with greater confidence. An essential work for horologists, antiques enthusiasts & serious clock collectors.; 25 cm x 18.5 cm x 2.5 cm; vii, 277 pages.…

Original Cloth Boards. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good-. First Edition; First Impression. Corners gently bumped & scuffed. Some small tears to dust jacket.; Original buckram green cloth boards with gilt lettering on spine. Original illustrated dustjacket. Illustrated throughout. The French Marble Clock is a comprehensive reference for buyers, collectors & restorers of these elegant French timepieces. Nicolas M. Thorpe combines historical research with practical guidance, covering the origins, development & manufacture of marble clocks from the nineteenth & early twentieth centuries. Detailed chapters explain the renowned pendule de Paris movement, clock case styles, restoration techniques, dating methods & key points to consider when purchasing. Richly illustrated throughout, the book also includes a valuable directory of makers, helping collectors identify & evaluate examples with greater confidence. An essential work for horologists, antiques enthusiasts & serious clock collectors.; 25 cm x 18.5 cm x 2.5 cm; vii, 277 pages.…

Hardcover. Condition: Used; Very Good. **SHIPPED FROM UK** We believe you will be completely satisfied with our quick and reliable service. All orders are dispatched as swiftly as possible! Buy with confidence! Greener Books.

Hardcover. Condition: Good. Slightly musty smell. Old price sticker on back cover.

Condition: Good. General wear to boards. Light toning to pages. Complete DJ with light toning and little wear.

Hardcover. Condition: Near Fine. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good+. 1st Edition. 277 pages in near fine condition. Pages are crisp and clean, filled with black and white photographs of antique clocks. Endpapers and page edges are slightly discoloured. Spine is lightly bumped. Covers are otherwise unblemished. Dustjacket in very good condition. Lightly bumped around the edges. NF/VG+. Book.…

Hardcover. Condition: New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title.

Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: Very Good. Size: Small Quarto. Quantity Available: 1. Shipped Weight: Under 1 kilo. Category: Antiques & Collectibles; Inventory No: 74135. For further information on this title or for further photographs, please click on the "Ask Seller a Question" button directly underneath this listing. We aim to reply within three working days. Buyers from OUTSIDE of the UK are strongly recommended to make contact, to ask for an accurate shipping cost, BEFORE buying.…

N.A.G. Press. Colchester. 1990. Hardback in DW. Illustrations in b/w throughout. Lightly crumpled to head and tail of spine and marked slightly on lower board, an otherwise a clean and sound copy in wrapper that is gently worn along spine and edges.

London 1990, 276 pp, hardback,with dust jacket, good condition, B&W photos and designs, 9780719802300, (code O-17).