Vehmeijer, H.M.: — Clocks. Their Origin and Development 1320-1880.

2004, 2 vols. (25 x 35 cm), 1056 pp. English text, ca. 1050 full colour ills., clothbound/ slipcase. Condition Used but very good. This two volume book treats the history of the mechanical clock from the early fourteenth century up to the late nineteenth century, and its development in various European countries, starting, and surprisingly enough, ending with Italy, via Germany, the Netherlands, England and France. Given the wealth of information, the very high quality of the photographsy and the care with which this book has been produced, it will be indispensable for the internationally oriented clock collector and a source of reading and viewing pleasure for those interested in antiques in general and antique clocks in particular.