Various — La Pendule Francaise

Paris, Tardy, 1962-1967. Paperback. Three scarce volumes of this illustrated work on the French clock, in the original French. French. Complete in three volumes. Scarce. A historical study of the French clock from its origins to the present day, with reference to the mechanics, Gothic style, the Renaissance, the styles of various kings of France, cabinets, materials, Regence style, and more. Volume one: The Gothic clock to the Louis XV pendulum, 1967. Third edition. Illustrated throughout with seven colour plates. Collated complete. Volume two: Louis XVI to the Present Day, 1962. First edition. Illustrated throughout. Volume three: Provinces and Abroad. First edition. Illustrated throughout. With collaborations from M. Louis Bulla and M. Maxime Passerat. In the original paper wraps. Externally, smart with light shelf wear and the odd small crease to the extremities. Minor sunning to the spine with the odd small mark to the boards. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with the odd small spot or handling mark. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .