Description: Description: Fascinating richly illustrated book on the life and work of John Harrison, who provided the first precise method of determining longitude by designing high precision nautical clocks. Written and signed by the Senior Horologist at the Royal Greenwich Observatory. Condition: Softbound with pictorial cover and matching pictorial dustjacket. Signed on the title page and dated (September 2008) by the author. Otherwise, book is in new condition—clean, crisp, tightly bound, and unmarked throughout. . From the publisher’s promo: “Following one of the most inspiring and fascinating stories linked to the Royal Observatory, Greenwich, this book centers on the life and achievements of John Harrison, designer and builder of the first accurate, marine timekeepers. Inspired by the official prize offered in 1714 to anyone who could solve the problem of finding a longitudinal position at sea, Harrison, already a clock-maker, produced his four famous timepieces. Harrison is a fascinating account of one man driven by the need to solve one of the greatest practical problems of his time. With more than sixty illustrations, including annotated diagrams of the workings of the clocks, this book provides insights into Harrison’s life and his achievements, as well as a look at Ruper Gould, the man who restored Harrison’s timekeepers in the inter-war years.” Biographical Note: Jonathan Betts is Senior Specialist in Horlogy at the Royal Observatory, Greenwich. In 1975 he was awarded the British Horlogical Institute’s national prize for practical watchmaking. . VISIT MY EBAY STORE FOR OTHER ITEMS OF INTEREST(Click This Link) ALL REASONABLE OFFERS WILL BE CONSIDERED PLEASE INQUIRE ABOUT DISCOUNTS ON MULTIPLE PURCHASES Shipping: Free media rate shipping in US. International shipping as appropriate (See shipping and Payments tab on this listing page for further details). We make every attempt to describe items clearly and completely. Please read our listings carefully, inspect posted images of the item, and let us know if you have any questions before you bid. All buyers must pay according to Ebay policies.; If you have any questions about this, please email me. International bidders should contact me for a quote on shipping before bidding.; Whenever possible, international shipping will be via Ebay Standard International Delivery. Import duties, taxes and charges are not included in the item price or shipping charges. These charges are the buyer's responsibility. Please check with your country's customs office to determine what these additional costs will be prior to bidding/buying.
Price: 24.5 USD
Location: Riverside, Rhode Island
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Restocking Fee: No
Return shipping will be paid by: Buyer
All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
Item must be returned within: 30 Days
Refund will be given as: Money Back
Signed By: Author
Book Title: HARRISON
Signed: Yes
Publisher: National Maritime Museum
Item Length: 7.5 in
Original Language: English
Intended Audience: Adults
Publication Year: 2007
Type: Popular Science
Format: Trade Paperback
Language: English
Era: 1700s
Item Height: 0.4 in
Author: Jonathan Betts
Features: Dust Jacket, Illustrated
Genre: Transportation, Science, Antiques & Collectibles, Biography & Autobiography
Topic: Astronomy, Maritime History, Clocks & Watches, Ships & Shipbuilding / History, Time, Science & Technology, Longitude, Navigation
Country/Region of Manufacture: United Kingdom
Item Weight: 8 Oz
Item Width: 6.5 in
Number of Pages: 96
