The World Of Watches. Hardback - 1999

Greenwich Editions., 1999-01-01. 1st Edn, 1st. Imp.. Hardback. F/VG++/VG. Box X43 HARDBACK ""1999 EDITION,"" SHIPPED FROM THE UK* Edition: 1st. Thus. * Impression: 1st.* Date of Publication: 1999 * Publisher: Greenwich Editions.* Binding and cover condition: Glossy illustrated laminated paper covered boards, white titles to spine and face. Very slight bump to top rear corner, no rubs, no other visible faults. VG++.* Jacket condition: Matching colour photographic dust wrapper. NOT PRICE CLIPPED but not priced. Minimal shelf wear to top edge and to head of spine. One 2"" tear to top of front flap fold, (re-inforced) now in clear un-attached protective cover. VG* Contents condition: PRIVATE COPY NOT EX-LIBRARY. Clean, crisp, tight and bright with no reading wear, no marks to text, top edge slightly dusty, otherwise no visible faults. VG++.* Illustrations: Colour photos to every page throughout. * Pages: 141 pp. text. iv pp. index, acknowledgements & blank page at rear.* Description: Ever-present witnesses to the passing of time, watches are an integral part of our lives. For most of us, a watch is an indispensable item, one which accompanies us everywhere like a loyal and inseparable friend. For the real devotee, to wear a distinguished timepiece, to hear its constant ticking, as soft and regular as a heartbeat, is to participate in some way in the very history of watch-making. From the legendary classics and unique models as stunning as any piece of jewellery, to the masterpieces of Swiss design, here are the watches which, over the years have captured our imagination.* A NEAR FINE copy with minor faults in a VG protected dust jacket.* 0