Science and Civilisation in China Volume 5 Chemistry and Chemical Technology Part II: Spagyrical Discovery and Invention: Magisteries of Gold and Immortality Section 33

Needham, Joseph, F.R.S., F.B.A. with collaboration of Lu Gwei-Djen, Ph.D.

Published by The Syndics Of The Cambridge University Press, London, 1974

About this Item

Clean grey & b/w illustration of the Taoist Genii printed on the cover is part of a temple scroll, recent but traditional, given to Mr. Brian Harland in Szechuan province (1946). Black spine wrap & gilt titles. Edges: very light foxing; a touch soiling. Light rubbings to boards top and bottom edges. Ffep head fore corner with small signature 1975. Clean contents. B/w illustrations. Binding is VG+, albeit just a touch loose. 510p Dj: faint dusting of just a little soiling, yellowing and rubbings. Spine: head & foot with thin wear and chips. Head & foot of flaps spines with tiny chips. Book: 1 kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Science and Civilisation in China Volume 5 Chemistry and Chemical Technology Part II: Spagyrical Discovery and Invention: Magisteries of Gold and Immortality Section 33
• Publisher: The Syndics Of The Cambridge University Press, London
• Publication Date: 1974
• Binding: Hb
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: VG
• Dust Jacket Condition: VG
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