The Watchmaker's Hand Book; Intended As A Workshop Companion For Those Engaged In Watchmaking And Allied Mechanical Arts
Chicago: Geo. K. Hazlitt, 1894. revised. Hardcover. Hardcover in dark maroon cloth stamped in gilt. patterned endpapers. Index+ 505 pp. Illustrated with 273 steel engravings and drawings of machines, tools, and instructional images for making and repairing. "The Illustrated American Edition" The second American edition Revised and Enlarged by Henry G. Abbott "with special reference to the wants of American workmen". Near fine, firm in its binding, just a touch of wear to the extremities and a bit of rubbing to the front board decoration. First published in English (from the original French) in London in 1882.A classic work in its field, that includes step-by-step instructions for diagnosing, repairing and finishing watch components; guidance on tools and workshop materials, metals, and measurement techniques; and practical applications of arithmetic, basic geometry, and mechanical drawing as they apply to horology. Near Fine. Item #E36974
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