Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 4, Part 1: Physics
by Needham, Joseph, with collaboration of Wang Ling
- Used
- near fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Near Fine/Very Good
- Seller
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Craftsbury Common, Vermont, United States
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About This Item
Cambridge, England: Cambridge University Press, 1962. Book. Illus. by 360 illustrations and 6 tables. Near Fine. Hardcover. 1st Edition. 4to - over 9¾ - 12" tall. The fourth volume in this epic (now 27 volumes) study of China. This volume, part 1, is entirely devoted to physics. Near fine black cloth with illustrated boards and bright gilt (as new) title on the spine. Only a hint of 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 #
- 079333
- Title
- Science and Civilisation in China, Volume 4, Part 1: Physics
- Author
- Needham, Joseph, with collaboration of Wang Ling
- Illustrator
- 360 illustrations and 6 tables
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Near Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- 1st Edition
- Publisher
- Cambridge University Press
- Place of Publication
- Cambridge, England
- Date Published
- 1962
- Size
- 4to - over 9¾ - 12"
- Keywords
- Science and Civilisation , China, phyaics, mechanical engineering
- Bookseller catalogs
- China; Science;
- Note
- May be a multi-volume set and require additional postage.
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