G. H. Bell and E. F. Bell — Old English Barometers

Winchester, Warren & Son Ltd. 1952. First edition. Cloth. A first edition of this history of barometers with the original dust wrapper. The first edition. In a blue cloth binding with the original dust wrapper. With a frontispiece and 39 monochrome plates. Collated complete. A comprehensive history of the barometer, detailing some of the early English makers. In the process of writing this book, the author was allowed to study and take photographs of the barometers in Buckingham Palace, by the courtesy of His late Majesty King George VI. An excellent read for collectors and technology enthusiasts. In the original full blue cloth binding with gilt lettering. Externally, excellent with light shelf wear. The original dust wrapper is in smart condition. Shelf wear to the edges and bumping to the spine. Marks to the front and rear panels. Internally, firmly bound. Pages very bright and clean. Very Good . Ill.: Various. Very Good/Good.