The Longcase Clock Reference Book (v. 1, v. 2)

The Longcase Clock Reference Book (2 volumes in slipcase) Robey, John Albert Publisher: Mayfield Books, Ashbourne, Derbyshire, 2001 ISBN: 0954052501 Edition: First edition Format: Two dark blue cloth hardback volumes, gilt titles to spine and boards, in printed paper-covered slipcase Pages: Volume 1: 376pp; Volume 2: pp377–800; total approximately 800 pages across both volumes Illustrated: Profusely illustrated throughout with black and white photographs and diagrams Condition: Fine / Near Fine — slipcase Fine A fine set in near fine dust jackets, housed in the original fine slipcase. Both volumes clean and bright with no bumping or wear to corners or spine ends. Bindings firm and square. Pages clean and fresh throughout with no tanning, foxing, or soiling. Illustrations and photographs sharp throughout. No previous owner's marks, stamps, inscriptions, or prices in either volume. Dust jackets complete and unclipped, bright and clean with no tears, chips, or loss. Original slipcase bright, firm, and complete. A particularly well-preserved set. A major and authoritative two-volume reference work covering all aspects of the British longcase clock and the American tall-case clock from the late seventeenth century to the Victorian era. Volume 1 covers the development of the longcase clock, the clock trade and clockmakers, movement construction, timekeeping, striking, chiming, and calendar work. Volume 2 covers movements for painted dials, brass dials, painted dials, casework, and unusual and special purpose clocks, with appendix, bibliography, and index. Described by the Bulletin of the National Association of Clock and Watch Collectors as undoubtedly the best book ever written on the longcase clock and the standard reference of the 21st century. An indispensable resource for collectors, horologists, and restorers.…