Description
For sale: a Rare and Exceptional first edition, first printing hardcover copy of Hands of Time: A Watchmaker’s History by Rebecca Struthers in a new archival wrap.
The book is in Near Fine condition with spotless boards, strong title gilt on a straight spine, clean page blocks, tight binding, mild spine tilt, lightly rolled spine ends, mild edge wear, and one lightly bumped corner. The interior of the book is also in Near Fine condition with the ghost of an erased price on the first free end paper. No other marks, inscriptions, or other signs of ownership inside. The end papers and the interior pages are clean and bright, making it an excellent addition to any collection.
The dust jacket is in Near Fine condition with the retail price on the front flap and mild surface wear. Looks great in a new Brodart archival wrap.
An award-winning watchmaker—one of the few practicing the art in the world today—chronicles the invention of time through the centuries-long story of one of mankind’s most profound technological achievements: the watch.
Small volume ships promptly in a clasp envelope with book wrapped in both craft paper and multiple layers of bubble wrap.
