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**Rare Original 1981 George Daniels \"Watchmaking\" Book Prospectus / 6-Page Promotional Brochure**An incredibly scarce piece of premium horological ephemera celebrating the launch of the most important watchmaking text of the 20th century. This 6-panel gatefold promotional brochure was issued by Sotheby Publications in 1981 to advertise the upcoming release of legendary independent watchmaker George Daniels\' masterpiece book, \"Watchmaking\".Because this piece targets high-end libraries and watch owners, finding a fully intact 6-panel brochure like this is exceptionally rare.**Front Cover Features:**
Features a striking technical line illustration of a watch escapement on the cover.**Fascinating Provenance Note:**
This specific prospectus features a contemporary handwritten ink note on the front cover reading: *\"26th 27th May SALE CLOCKS & WATCHES\"*. This indicates it was actively used by a collector or dealer during a Sotheby\'s horological sale in London in the early 1980s, adding brilliant historical context and authentic period provenance.**Comprehensive Inside Content:**
* Panel 2: A detailed synopsis of the book\'s purpose—to inspire a new generation of watchmakers in an age of mass production. Features a technical line drawing of a \"Differential screw winding indicator\" by David Penney.
* Panel 3: A dedicated biography section on George Daniels, highlighting his Tompion Gold Medal, the Kullberg Medal, and the BHI Gold Medal. Includes a rare, crisp black-and-white portrait of Daniels working at his bench.
* Panel 4: The original publisher\'s Order Form. Crucially, the order form is entirely intact, clean, and unclipped, making this a complete and pristine example.
* Panel 5 & 6: Comprehensive promotional details, specifications, and illustrations for George Daniels\' other masterworks: \"The Art of Breguet\" (with engraving portrait), \"Watches\" (co-authored with Cecil Clutton), \"Clocks and Watches: The Worshipful Company Collection\", and \"The Clockmakers\' Library\" by John Bromley.**Condition Report:**
* Overall: Excellent vintage condition. The paper is clean and crisp with a light central fold crease.
* Markings: Vintage handwritten sale ink note on the front cover (as pictured).
* Binding & Paper: Completely sound structure, minimal edge wear. Safe from cutouts or clips.Perfect addition to any high-end horological library, or as accompanying provenance for a George Daniels-related collection.Will be sent securely flat-packed in a board-backed envelope to ensure pristine delivery. International shipping available.
