Melrose: Theodore R. Crom, 1980. 1st. Hardcover. First edition. Folio. xiv, 678pp, including bibliography and index. Preface by Tom Crom. Black & white illustrations. Brown cloth covered boards; gilt titles and decoration to front board; gilt titles to the spine. All edges neat and clean. Fine. An invaluable reference for all collectors & museums with an interest in old horological tools. Profusely illustrated with drawings & photographs of tools made around the world. Tools are arranged in alphabetical order with an extensive index wherein tools are cross-referenced to accommodate variable terminology.

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Bookseller: Carpe Diem Fine Books (US)
Bookseller's Inventory #: 16379
Title: Horological Shop Tools, 1700 to 1900
Author: Crom, Theodore R
Format/Binding: Hardcover
Book Condition: Used
Quantity Available: 1
Edition: 1st
ISBN 10: 0960488804
ISBN 13: 9780960488803
Publisher: Theodore R. Crom
Place of Publication: Melrose
Date Published: 1980
Keywords: spoto, , , ,

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