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Clockmaking in Spain, 1791
Clockmaking in Spain, 1791
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Author: Zerella y Ycoaga, Manuel de
Title: Tratado General y Matemático de Reloxería, que Comprende el Módo de Hacer Reloxes de Todas Clases, y el de Saberlos Componer y Arreglar por Difíciles que Séan
Place Published: Madrid
Publisher:En la Imprenta real
Date Published: 1791
Description:

[6], xiv, 408 pp. With 22 folding engraved plates. (4to) 22.5x14.5 cm (8¾x5¾"), modern vellum, leather ties. Second Edition.

The first important general treatise on clocks and watches published in Spain. The first edition was issued in 1789, part of the efforts by Charles III to introduce a native horological production to Spain. It describes how to make all sorts of watches and timepieces.

Condition
Three (of four) of the leather ties torn off; hinge cracking before title page and before the final plate; very good.
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