Science and Civilisation in China Volume 4 Physics and Physical Technology Part II: Mechanical Engineering Section 27

Needham, Joseph, F.R.S. with Research Assistance of Wang Ling, Ph.D.

Published by The Syndics Of The Cambridge University Press, London, 1965

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. Small rubbings to boards four corner tips. Ffep head fore corner with small signature 1965. Clean contents. B/w illustrations. Binding is VG+, albeit just a touch loose. 759p Dj: faint dusting of just a little soiling, yellowing and rubbings. Spine: head & foot with thin wear, splits and chips. Head & foot of flaps spines with open wear , splits & chips; foot of front flap spine with 1.5 cm open split. Heavy book: 2 kg.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Science and Civilisation in China Volume 4 Physics and Physical Technology Part II: Mechanical Engineering Section 27
• Publisher: The Syndics Of The Cambridge University Press, London
• Publication Date: 1965
• Binding: Hb
• Edition: First Edition.
• Condition: VG
• Dust Jacket Condition: VG
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