Antiquarian Horology: A Private Library. Online Auction

June 27, 2013

LOT 20

Lot 20

Thomas Hatton

Thomas Hatton
Lot 20 Details
Thomas Hatton

AN INTRODUCTION TO THE MECHANICAL PART OF CLOCK AND WATCHWORKS.

1773, 8vo., first edition, half title, 400pp., 18 folding copper plates, T. Longman, and G. Robinson, in Paternoster Row; B. Law, Avemaria Lane, and J. Wilkie, No. 71, St. Paul’s Churchyard, modern quarter vellum boards

Estimate $150-$250

Realised: $312
Price Includes Buyer's Premium ?

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Provenance:

Galerie d'Horlogerie Ancienne, Geneva

CONDITION DETAILS

Internally clean with minor toning/foxing.

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  • 1 Star: Poor - Flaws or damage immediately apparent under standard lighting (examples: missing components, rips, broken glass, damaged surfaces, etc.)

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