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The Best of Time Rolex Wristwatches An Unauthorized History 1996 1st Ed Dowling

by James M. Dowling, Jeffrey P. Hess

$55 · Offered by eBay

Title: The Best of Time: Rolex Wristwatches - An Unauthorized History (1st Edition, 1996) Authors: James M. Dowling & Jeffrey P. Hess Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd. Binding: Hardcover with Dust Jacket Condition Summary: * The Book Itself: Excellent / Like New condition. * The Dust Jacket: Fair / Acceptable condition (noted imperfections repaired). Detailed Item Description: Up for sale is a highly sought-after 1996 first-edition printing of The Best of Time: Rolex Wristwatches. This is the definitive reference manual for horology enthusiasts, watch dealers, and vintage Rolex collectors. The Book Content & Structure: * Interior Pages: Pristine. There are completely no rips, no tears, no stains, no highlighted text, and no personal writing/notes inside the pages. The color photography profiles are clean and sharp. * Binding: The binding is structurally strong, completely tight, and squared. * Minor Imperfection Note: There is a very faint, minor incision/surface line that initially went through the dust jacket and left a slight mark on the true cloth hardboard beneath it. This surface mark is incredibly difficult to see with the naked eye and does not affect the structural integrity of the boards. The Dust Jacket Condition: * The original black glossy dust jacket does show visible shelf wear, corner bumping, and laminate peeling as documented in the close-up listing photos. * There was a previous rip located at the bottom edge near the spine over the "Schiffer" logo; this

  • Publisher: Schiffer Publishing Ltd
  • Year: 1996
  • Binding: Hardcover
  • Condition: Good

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