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George Daniels Watchmaking - 1st edition

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Bounce781
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Watchmaking - 1st edition
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Apr 16, 2018
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Dear Friends,

As some here know, I am a horological bibliophile and collector of memorabilia of the legendary (and sadly missed) George Daniels.
I have decided to part with a precious signed copy of GD's magnus opus "WATCHMAKING" to help fund an Urban Jurgensen piece.

Offered here: RARE SIGNED 1st Edition (1981) "WATCHMAKING" book (aka The Bible) by Dr George Daniels - published by Sotheby's. Price: US$1000 shipped worldwide
Lovely flowing signature in  ink. Original intact First editions of this volume are VERY RARE; signed copies are NEARLY IMPOSSIBLE TO FIND, as the only way to get a book signed was to visit George on the Isle of Man.

This is one of the finest signed 1st edition copies I have ever handled.

416 pages, 777 illustrations, board covers and mint dust jacket. The great distinguishing feature of the 1st edition, is that the front and back end-papers carry a reproduction of George Daniels' original technical drawings for his Space Traveller pocket watch. This was changed in later editions (which I always thought was a shame).
The book is in great condition - all bindings, spine and corners are tights.  This book has been treasured and loved. 

This is a very reluctant sale to fund an incoming timepiece purchase. I hope it find its way to another admirer of George Daniels. Thanks for looking.





























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Bounce781 Apr 27, 2018
Book is SOLD.   Thanks, Mike!