Chris McKay: LONGITUDE’S LEGACY James HARRISON Of Hull CLOCKMAKER Turret Clock
Item History & Price
| Reference Number: Avaluer:316984 | Age: Antique, Pre-1900 |
| Clock Type: Turret Clock | Type: Turret Clock |
GOOD to VERY GOODCONDITION This sale is for alarge size FIRST EDITION entitled “Longitude’sLegacy, ” subtitled “James Harrison of Hull 1792-1875: Turret Clockmakerthe Last of the Harrison Clockmakers, ” by Chris McKay, with numerous photographic and other illustrations anddiagrams, including a FULL-PAGE frontispiece. It was privately publishedby the author and produced by CreateSpace, of North Charleston, South Carolina, USA, and appears to be the 2015 (date of titl...e page and copyright) FIRSTEDITION. James Harrison of Hull, the last of the Harrison clockmakers, was thegreat-grandson of John (Longitude) Harrison’s brother James. John (Longitude)Harrison famously developed a clock in the early 18th century that would keepaccurate time at sea. The current subject, James Harrison’s turret clocks contain severalunique design features and are well regarded by enthusiasts. The book alsocontains important information about the other members of the Harrison family.An important book for Harrison enthusiasts as well as clock and specificallyturret clock enthusiasts. The book measures 11inches x 8.5 inches and has 289 pages (including illustrations). The book is a goodneat condition large size softback of its age. There are NOinscriptions/book-plates and NO other ink or pencil markings in the book. A good neat copyof this illustrated FIRST EDITION. COMBINED POSTAGE - ALL BIDDERS: We offer 30% off the total postage& packing (‘delivery’) cost for 2 or more items – Please wait for acombined invoice. Pleaseclick on “View Sellers Other Items” towards the top right hand side of thispage for other vintage editions. Buyer to pay postage& packing For UK Postage: 2nd Class/Parcels = £2.95;or 1st Class = £3.70 European Union Postage: = 7.45 GB Pounds Rest of the World Postage: Air Mail (Anywhere in the World) = 8.95 GB Pounds. Surface Mail (Anywherein the World) = 8.50 GB Pounds Unwinsbooks alwaysobtain a proof of postage receipt from the Royal Mail. Packages over Royal Mail size rules may besent by courier (customer will be informed). Goods will be WELL PACKAGED by Unwins Booksand dispatched once payment has cleared. PAYMENT FOR UKBIDDERS: By Paypal, UK cheque, or postal order. POSTAGE UKBIDDERS: Ifyou require registered post - "sign for" - then this will be an extra£1.10 per package (UKpurchasers only). PAYMENT FOR OVERSEAS BIDDERS: ByPaypal Only. Sorry, but overseas (non UK)personal checks and International Money Orders are NOT accepted due to hugebank charges. POSTAGE OVERSEAS BIDDERS: Please note that Surface Mail is very slow (6to 12 weeks).
