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The development of the wristwatch styles in America, from the early years of the 20th century to the age of quartz. Richly illustrated with over 700 ...Show synopsisThe development of the wristwatch styles in America, from the early years of the 20th century to the age of quartz. Richly illustrated with over 700 color photographs, the authors have traced the unique development of the American wristwatch, period by period. Original research brings life to some of the persons who influenced its development. Current prices make this a valuable collector's reference.Hide synopsis
Description:This book is in GOOD overall condition. It shows signs of having...This book is in GOOD overall condition. It shows signs of having been read and has general light wear to the cover, spine and pages.
Description:Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All...Good. The book has been read but remains in clean condition. All pages are intact and the cover is intact. Some minor wear to the spine. Sewn binding. Cloth over boards. 272 p. Schiffer Book for Collectors (Hardcover).
Description:New. Please do not use a PO box if possible. Introduced into a...New. Please do not use a PO box if possible. Introduced into a skeptical American marketplace early in the twentieth century, the wristwatch soon caught the consumer's imagination. It was not long before American watch manufacturers adopted the form and brought their ingenuity and creativity to bear on the style and design of the wristwatch. Fifty years of innovation and beauty follow, and this beautiful book brings you the story in word and picture. Illustrated with over 600 full color pictures, the authors have traced the history of the American wristwatch. Their original research brings life to some of the persons who influenced its development. Design periods are defined and the watches they engendered are amply illustrated giving the reader knowledge that is valuable, both for the appreciation and the collecting of these wristwatches. 9'' x 12''. 710 photos. 272.
Description:Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0764301713. Color photographs...Fine in Fine dust jacket. 0764301713. Color photographs throughout. Revised second edition. INSCRIBED by Edward Faber. Fine in a fine dust jacket.
Description:New in New jacket. Book Introduced into a skeptical American...New in New jacket. Book Introduced into a skeptical American marketplace early in the twentieth century, the wristwatch soon caught the consumer's imagination. It was not long before American watch manufacturers adopted the form and brought their ingenuity and creativity to bear on the style and design of the wristwatch. Fifty years of innovation and beauty follow, and this beautiful book brings you the story in word and picture. Illustrated with over 600 full color pictures, the authors have traced the history of the American wristwatch. Their original research brings life to some of the persons who influenced its development. Design periods are defined and the watches they engendered are amply illustrated giving the reader knowledge that is valuable, both for the appreciation and the collecting of these wristwatches.
Description:277pp., profusely illustrated in color. 4to, blue cloth, d.w....277pp., profusely illustrated in color. 4to, blue cloth, d.w. Pennsylvania: Schiffer, (1988). fine in fine d.w.
