Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 5, Chemistry - Part 9, Textile Technology, Spinning and Reeling
by Kuhn, Dieter and Needham, Joseph
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- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Near Fine
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Craftsbury Common, Vermont, United States
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About This Item
Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1988. Book. Illus. by 258 illustrations , 8 tables and 3 maps. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. Volume Five in the epic (now 27 volumes) study of China. This volume,Volume 5, part 9 covers China's important contribution to textiles. Near fine black cloth with illustrated boards and bright gilt (as new) title on the spine. No edgewear. Hinges tight inside and out. Very clean pages with no foxing or browning. no prior owner marks. Dustjacket has minor edge wear and is protected by a clear, mylar sleeve. .
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- Bookseller
- Craftsbury Antiquarian Books
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- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 079338
- Title
- Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 5, Chemistry - Part 9, Textile Technology, Spinning and Reeling
- Author
- Kuhn, Dieter and Needham, Joseph
- Illustrator
- 258 illustrations , 8 tables and 3 maps
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Near Fine
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Place of Publication
- Cambridge, England
- Date Published
- 1988
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12"
- Keywords
- Science and Civilisation , China, textile
- Bookseller catalogs
- China; Science;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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