Six Quaker Clockmakers
Edward E. Chandlee
Published by Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA, 1943
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Antiques.Covers very nice, lightly rubbed. Author flat signed and numbered on the title page, interior clean and tight, book edges spotted. Seller Inventory # 019963
Bibliographic Details
Title: Six Quaker Clockmakers
Publisher: Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia PA
Publication Date: 1943
Binding: Hardcover
Condition: Very Good
Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket
Signed: Signed by Author(s)
Edition: 1st Edition
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Six Quaker Clockmakers
Published by
The New England Publishing Company, Stratford, CT, 1975
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Books by White/Walnut Valley Books, Winfield, KS, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Reprint Edition. The New England Publishing Company, Stratford, CT. 1975. Hardcover. Facsimile copy of the 1943 edition by The Historical Society of Pennsylvania. Book is tight, square, and unmarked. Book Condition: Very Good +; light bumping to tail; light soiling to boards. No DJ. Yellow cloth boards and spine with bright black lettering on the spine and front board with a Chandlee seal. 260 pp 8vo. The so-called 'Six Quaker Clockmakers' comprised four generations of a family of skilled clock and instrument makers, working in New England between 1702 and 1813. The first of the six, Abel Cottey, probably built the first clock to be made in America . The second was Benjamin Chandlee, his apprentice and son-in-law, the third was Abel's grandson, also Benjamin Chandlee, and the fourth, fifth and sixth, his great-grandsons, Goldsmith, Ellis and Isaac. Goldsmith is known in particular for his technically advanced compasses, designed for use by surveyors. With 163 illustrations primarily of clocks and clock works. Foldout map of Nottingham Tract is present page 52-53 and again pasted in the rear. A clean very presentable copy. Seller Inventory # 019825
Six Quaker Clockmakers
Published by
The Historical Society of Pennsylvania, 1943
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Hardcover
Seller: Black Cat Books, Shelter Island, NY, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. No Jacket. Hardbound, no dust jacket. Missing slipcase. Leatherette binding. Previous owner's name on title page. Minor wear to boards, otherwise very good. Seller Inventory # 96182
Six Quaker Clockmakers 1682-1813
Published by
The New England Pub. Co., Stratford, CT, 1975
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Old Editions Book Shop, ABAA, ILAB, North Tonawanda, NY, U.S.A.
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good-. Dust Jacket Condition: No Dust Jacket. Reprint Edition. Light bumping and soiling to yellow boards. Solid binding and clean text. No ownership marks, ex-lib marks, stamps or stickers. ; B&W Photographs; 8vo 8" - 9" tall; 260 pages. Seller Inventory # 12005
SIX QUAKER CLOCKMAKERS: 1682-1813
Published by
New England Publishing Co. (1975), Stratford, CT, 1975
Used
Hardcover
Seller: Ray Boas, Bookseller - Established 1980, Walpole, NH, U.S.A.
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HC. 163 B&W figures (illustrator). 260pp NO DUSTJACKET AS PUBLISHED - Descriptive book with illustrations of clocks, dials and works. Historic data and biographical sketches of the Six Quaker Clockmakers. First published in 1943. A quality reprint. very good+, yellow cloth (hardcover) no dustjacket as published. Seller Inventory # 000549
Six Quaker clockmakers
Published by
New England Pub. Co, 1975
Used
Hardcover
Seller: HPB-Emerald, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Connecting readers with great books since 1972! Used books may not include companion materials, and may have some shelf wear or limited writing. We ship orders daily and Customer Service is our top priority! Seller Inventory # S_452733460
Six Quaker clockmakers
Published by
New England Pub. Co
Used
Hardcover
Seller: ThriftBooks-Dallas, Dallas, TX, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fair. No Jacket. Former library book; Missing dust jacket; Readable copy. Pages may have considerable notes/highlighting. ~ ThriftBooks: Read More, Spend Less. Seller Inventory # GB0006WWMV2I5N11
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Six Quaker clockmakers, by Edward C. Chandlee 1943 [LeatherBound]
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Hardcover
Seller: S N Books World, Delhi, India
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Leatherbound. Condition: NEW. BOOKS ARE EXEMPT FROM IMPORT DUTIES AND TARIFFS; NO EXTRA CHARGES APPLY. Leatherbound edition. Condition: New. Leather Binding on Spine and Corners with Golden leaf printing on spine. Bound in genuine leather with Satin ribbon page markers and Spine with raised gilt bands. Pages: 290. A perfect gift for your loved ones. Reprinted from 1943 edition. NO changes have been made to the original text. This is NOT a retyped or an ocr'd reprint. Illustrations, Index, if any, are included in black and white. Each page is checked manually before printing. As this print on demand book is reprinted from a very old book, there could be some missing or flawed pages, but we always try to make the book as complete as possible. Fold-outs, if any, are not part of the book. If the original book was published in multiple volumes then this reprint is of only one volume, not the whole set. IF YOU WISH TO ORDER PARTICULAR VOLUME OR ALL THE VOLUMES YOU CAN CONTACT US. Resized as per current standards. Sewing binding for longer life, where the book block is actually sewn (smythe sewn/section sewn) with thread before binding which results in a more durable type of binding. Language: English Pages: 290. Seller Inventory # LB100152016152
Six Quaker clockmakers, by Edward C. Chandlee. 1943 [Leather Bound]
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Hardcover
Seller: Gyan Books Pvt. Ltd., Delhi, India
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Leather Bound. Condition: New. Language: English. Presenting an Exquisite Leather-Bound Edition, expertly crafted with Original Natural Leather that gracefully adorns the spine and corners. The allure continues with Golden Leaf Printing that adds a touch of elegance, while Hand Embossing on the rounded spine lends an artistic flair. This masterpiece has been meticulously reprinted in 2025, utilizing the invaluable guidance of the original edition published many years ago in 1943. The contents of this book are presented in classic black and white. Its durability is ensured through a meticulous sewing binding technique, enhancing its longevity. Imprinted on top-tier quality paper. A team of professionals has expertly processed each page, delicately preserving its content without alteration. Due to the vintage nature of these books, every page has been manually restored for legibility. However, in certain instances, occasional blurriness, missing segments, or faint black spots might persist. We sincerely hope for your understanding of the challenges we faced with these books. Recognizing their significance for readers seeking insight into our historical treasure, we've diligently restored and reissued them. Our intention is to offer this valuable resource once again. We eagerly await your feedback, hoping that you'll find it appealing and will generously share your thoughts and recommendations. Lang: - English, Pages:- 290, Print on Demand. If it is a multi-volume set, then it is only a single volume. We are specialised in Customisation of books, if you wish to opt different color leather binding, you may contact us. This service is chargeable. Product Disclaimer: Kindly be informed that, owing to the inherent nature of leather as a natural material, minor discolorations or textural variations may be perceptible. Explore the FOLIO EDITION (12x19 Inches): Available Upon Request. 290. Seller Inventory # LB1111010766315
Six Quaker Clockmakers [1682-1813]
Published by
The HIstorical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1943
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Gil's Book Loft, Binghamton, NY, U.S.A.
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Hardcover. Condition: Fine. No Jacket. 1st Edition. 7510 shelf. Gold-stamped brown leatherette, beveled edges. No names, clean text. With b/w photos. Abel Cottey, Benjamin Chandlee, and other members of the Chandlee family. Index. With attractive gray cardboard slipcase w/ photo paste-down of clock. Collectible condition! 260 p. Book. Seller Inventory # 083382
Six Quaker Clockmakers
Published by
Historical Society of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, 1943
Used
Hardcover
First Edition
Seller: Jeffrey Formby Antiques, Moreton in Marsh, United Kingdom
Seller rating 5 out of 5 stars
Hardcover. Condition: Very Good. Dust Jacket Condition: No Jacket (as issued). 1st Edition. 260 pages, 163 figures, first edition, 1943. An interesting study of the six clockmakers (Abel Cottey and 5 members of the Chandlee family) who worked in Nottingham on the Maryland/Pennsylvania border in the late seventeenth and all of the eighteenth century. Cottey, trained in England, was Pennsylvania's first clockmaker. A very good copy complete with original slip case (the latter now with some splits and wear). Seller Inventory # K5088
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