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ILLINOIS WATCH Book - A Great American Watch: History, ID, Prices
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Located in: Evanston, Illinois, United States
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Item specifics
- Format
- Hardcover
- Publication Year
- 2004
- Subject
- Books on Collecting
- Special Attributes
- F
- Country/Region of Manufacture
- China
- Pages
- 272
- ISBN-10
- 0764320386
- ISBN-13
- 9780764320385
- Item Condition
- Brand New
- Price Guide
- Yes
- ISBN
- 9780764320385
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Product Identifiers
Publisher
Schiffer Publishing, The Limited
ISBN-10
0764320386
ISBN-13
9780764320385
eBay Product ID (ePID)
30519030
Product Key Features
Language
English
Topic
Consumer Guides, Jewelry, Clocks & Watches, Reference, Antiques & Collectibles
Illustrator
Yes
Dimensions
Item Length
12 In.
Item Height
9.1 In.
Item Width
9 In.
Item Weight
71.2 Oz
Additional Product Features
LCCN
2004-004163
TitleLeading
The
Book Title
Illinois Watch : The Life and Times of a Great Watch Company
Number of Volumes
1 vol.
Dewey Decimal
681.1/14
Intended Audience
Trade
Synopsis
The Illinois Watch Company has long had an honored place in the annals of horological history. From their founding in 1869, through their commitment to timekeeping excellence in the early 20th century, to their development of many wonderful Art Deco/Moderne-inspired wristwatches in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, Illinois was a leader in its field. Today their watches are highly sought after by collectors, both for their engineering and beauty.Here is the history of the company covered in great detail and with solid research. Included are historical documents, vintage photographs of the people and manufacturing processes at the Illinois Factory, old advetisements, and a compendium of their wristwatch production from their beginning until their sale to Hamilton Watch Company.But the best part for the collector and historian alike is a visual record of nearly every wristwatch design ever created by Illinois Watch Company, and their variations, in beautiful full color photographs. Each is accompanied by complete information about the watch and its production. In addition, scattered through the book are historical references that place the Company's evolution in the context of the general history of the period, and notes about the collectors of these fine timepieces and the adventures they have had in pursuit of them.Taken together this is an exciting and informative new volume for those who appreciate and cherish old timepieces., The Illinois Watch Company has long had an honored place in the annals of horological history. From their founding in 1869, through their commitment to timekeeping excellence in the early 20th century, to their development of many wonderful Art Deco/Moderne-inspired wristwatches in the 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s, Illinois was a leader in its field. Today their watches are highly sought after by collectors, both for their engineering and beauty. Here is the history of the company covered in great detail and with solid research. Included are historical documents, vintage photographs of the people and manufacturing processes at the Illinois Factory, old advetisements, and a compendium of their wristwatch production from their beginning until their sale to Hamilton Watch Company. But the best part for the collector and historian alike is a visual record of nearly every wristwatch design ever created by Illinois Watch Company, and their variations, in beautiful full color photographs. Each is accompanied by complete information about the watch and its production. In addition, scattered through the book are historical references that place the Company's evolution in the context of the general history of the period, and notes about the collectors of these fine timepieces and the adventures they have had in pursuit of them. Taken together this is an exciting and informative new volume for those who appreciate and cherish old timepieces.
Publication Year
2004
Format
Hardcover
Dewey Edition
22
LC Classification Number
TS543.U6F75 2004
Number of Pages
288 pages
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- e***n (1915)- Feedback left by buyer.Past monthVerified purchaseWell packaged book arrived quickly and in excellent condition. This is a great book full of color details of the markings of the planes.
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