Barographs by Philip R. Collins This book covers the early development of the recording barometer and its later evolution into the more usual barograph that was very popular in the 20th Century. Includes some details about care of barographs and many illustrations of variations - A must for any barograph enthusiast. 146 pages well illustarted. Price includes UK postage - extra £3 for USA
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In this new book by world renowned barometer specialist and our director Philip Collins the role of FitzRoy & his barometers' is interestingly explained, with an insight into this fascinating mans life and work. We can thank the current Met Office today for saving even more lives (although we seldom do), FitzRoy's work continues using modern technology but following basic rules of weather established by FitzRoy himself. This book will be of interest whether you have a FitzRoy barometer or are thinking of buying one, or just want to find out more about this angle of FitzRoy's life.
140 pages with 110 Illustrations, paperback Price includes postage in the UK (cover price £9.95)
can even be signed by the author if requested.
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Aneroid Barometers - by Philip R. Collins
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Care and Restoration of Barometers - by Philip R. Collins
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An unusual collection of odd barometers and devices stumbled upon of many years research by Philip Collins. Starting with pre mercury instruments and includes a chapter on camphor weather glasses and weather houses plus some weird and wonderful items as well. Of interest to barometer people as well as the naturally curious. No weather forecaster should be without this book. 103 pages with numerous b/w illustrations
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Barometers: Wheel or Banjo - by Edwin Banfield
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Barometer Stick or Cistern Tube - by Edwin Banfield
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Barometers: Aneroid or Barographs - by Edwin Banfield
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Antique Barometers: An Illustrated Survey - by Edwin Banfield
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Barometers - by Anita McConnell
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Barometer Makers and Retailers 1660 - 1900 - by Edwin Banfield
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The Italian Influence on English Barometers from 1780 - by Edwin Banfield
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The History of the Barometer - by W E Knowles Middleton
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A Treatise on Meteorological Instruments - by Negretti & Zambra
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The Banfield Family Collection of Barometers - by Edwin Banfield
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English Barometers 1680 - 1860 - by Sir Nicholas Goodison. This volume is currently out of print
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