The Artificial Clock-maker

Description:

The Artificial Clock-maker, Derham, William (1657-1735),the Third Edition, with large Emendations and Additions
London: James Knapton, 1714,
140pp, three folding plates and one in test, in a fine 20th century full polished calf binding and marbled end papers.

Note: This text includes an account of the beginnings of English clockmaking from a Fellow of the Royal Society who knew many of the principals involved. Previous editions were published in 1696 and 1700.
Estimate $300-500

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