Dear Tony,
The Henslow book is quite interesting but his rhymes are terrible! I
mentioned this book in my last article on the Gatty Family done for the BSS
Bulletin in September 2001. Read this first.
Henslow's books are not uncommon and will generally be found at prices
between £50 and £100. If you like it, then buy it, but don't expect to find
the dials exactly as illustrated by Miss Hartley as they have fictitious
backgrounds.
Regards,
Mike Cowham.
> I don't normally collect old dialling books but
> the opportunity to acquire "Ye Sundial Booke" by T. Geoffrey W. Henslow
> has come my way.
> As this is beyond my experience I'd be interested to have comments from
> anyone who can advise if this is a worthwhile acquisition or a piece of
> 'gnomonic fool's gold'.
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