Treatise Of Clock And Watchmaking: Theoretical and Practical

Thomas Reid, Honorary Member Of The Worshipful Company Of Clockmakers Edinbugh, London

Bound by the legendary Byzanthium Studios in 3/4 red Morocco with Jemma Lewis marbled boards, title tooled in gold on the spine, hand sewn period headbands, period endsheets. A scarce and desirable First Edition in Very Good+ or better condition in a Fine binding, pages and trimmed plates slightly soiled, early facsimile of plate xv present;

The masterpiece of Thomas Reid (1762 - 1823) , practicing watchmaker and one of the most celebrated Scottish clock makers. His "Treatise on Clock- and Watchmaking" was one of the most popular and best written horological works of the period.

Price: $1,675.00