Auction: Clocks, Watches & Scientific Instruments - 2502Location: MarlboroughDate / Time: May 01, 2010 10:00AM
Description:
The Elements of Clock and Watch-work, adapted to practice, Cumming, Alexander 192pp, 16 folded plates
In contemporary marbled boards, rebacked and corners reinforced, with owner's signatures on first and second fly leaves, "Josiah Woodley/Kineton/April 21 1795" and "Josiah Woodley/Kington [sic]/Oct 29th 1821".
Estimate $800-1,200
Tears to title page with loss, relined with wove paper, scattered marginal notes in ink, moderate foxing.