This vintage 1971 Hamlyn All-Colour Paperback offers a comprehensive and visually engaging overview of the history and mechanics of horology. Authored by Kenneth Ullyett, a prolific writer on antiques and a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, the book explores the evolution of timekeeping from early sun dials to intricate mechanical movements, featuring illustrations of Leonardo da Vinci’s sketches and various historic timepieces. The copy is in good vintage condition, showing some light shelf wear and age-related toning to the covers and pages, but remains a tight, clean, and fully legible reference for collectors.