The Junks & Sampans of the Yangtze - Volume 1
by Worcester, G.R.G
- Used
- very good
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Very Good/No Jacket
- Seller
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Weston, Connecticut, United States
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About This Item
Shanghai: Statistical Department of the Inspectorate General of Customs, 1947 A Study in Chinese Nautical Research.
Volume 1 - Introduction; and Craft of the Estuary and Shanghai Area
A Study in Chinese Nautical Research.
Series: China - The Maritime Customs III Miscellaneous Series No 53.
Nautical chronological table, synoptical table of Chinese dynasties, Chapters on : The Junk in History, Junks of Shanghai in general; Methods of Propulsion, Masts & Sails, sheeting methods, the compass, anchors and rudders, Junk types of Estuary, Shanghai, Soochow Creek and fishing sampans.
Publishers original green cloth with bright gilt titles to spine and front board.Spine very slightly darkened traces of wear to extremities. Pages lightly tanned.
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- Bookseller
- Pengilly Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 008112
- Title
- The Junks & Sampans of the Yangtze - Volume 1
- Author
- Worcester, G.R.G
- Format/Binding
- Original Cloth
- Book Condition
- Used - Very Good
- Jacket Condition
- No Jacket
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Binding
- Hardcover
- Publisher
- Statistical Department of the Inspectorate General of Customs
- Place of Publication
- Shanghai
- Date Published
- 1947
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Bookseller catalogs
- MAY 2020 UPLOAD;
- Size
- Folio - over 12" - 15" tall
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About the Seller
Pengilly Books
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Weston, Connecticut
About Pengilly Books
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