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Antique Illinois & Hamilton Watch & Wristwatch Collector REFERENCE 5 Vol BoxSet
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From the sellerThis is a like new, unread five-volume, boxed set titled "The Illinois Watch & Its Hamilton Years: The Finale of a Great American Watch Company" published by Schiffer Ltd. The books come in a cardboard slip case. The comprehensive set covers the history of the Illinois Watch Company, particularly focusing on the period after it was purchased by the Hamilton Watch Company in 1928Authored by Fredric J. Friedberg, the collection spans 1,648 pages and includes 1,800 images detailing American watch manufacturing during the Great Depression. The books weigh approximately 24.5 pounds and are described as a detailed resource for collectors of Art Deco-style Illinois wristwatches. Sorry about the shipping cost but again it’s a heavy set of books.
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