Science and Civilisation [Civilization] in China Volume 5 Chemistry and Chemical Technology Part III: Spagyrical Discovery and Invention: Historical Survey, from Cinnabar Elixirs to Synthetic Insulin [Volume Five Part Three]
Published by Cambridge, Cambridge University Press, 1976
- First Edition
- Hardcover
- Used
Seller: Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA, Seattle, WA, U.S.A.Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA
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Condition: Used - Near fine
US$ 125.00
Quantity: 1 available
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4to. Pp. xxxvi, 481. With collaboration from Ho Ping-Yu and Lu Gwei-Djen. Frontis reprint of calligraphic Chinese characters. Illustrated with a section of black-and-white photography on glossy stock. Bibliographies. Index. Bound in half cloth over paper-covered boards, llustrated with a picture of a Taoist Genii, with gilt lettering stamped on spine. The illustration is reprinted on the dust jacket, which is presented here in nice condition. An exquisite copy with dust jacket now housed in a removable, clear archival protector.
Seller Inventory # 10545
Bibliographic details
- Title
- Science and Civilisation [Civilization] in China Volume 5 Chemistry and Chemical Technology Part III: Spagyrical Discovery and Invention: Historical Survey, from Cinnabar Elixirs to Synthetic Insulin [Volume Five Part Three]
- Author
- NEEDHAM, F.R.S., Joseph
- Publisher
- Cambridge, Cambridge University Press
- Publication year
- 1976
- Condition
- Near Fine
- Dust jacket
- dj
- Binding
- Hardcover with dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition.
- Seller catalogs
- Chinese Culture, Chinese History, Science & Technology
Long Brothers Fine & Rare Books, ABAA
Seattle, WA, U.S.A.
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Long Brothers Fine and Rare Books was established in 1996 as a natural progression of proprietor Jeffrey Long’s historical and bibliophilic interests. Our store is located in downtown Seattle's Pioneer Square neighborhood and is open seven days a week. In our on-going effort to provide a diversified inventory, we are acquiring fine and unusual books. From incunabula to 20th Century literature, from journals of voyages to autograph letters, no book or manuscript is beyond our purview. We would be delighted to consider all printed or written materials. Discretion is our hallmark. Long Brothers adheres to a strict code of professional conduct. We take pride in our customer service.…
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HOUSE OF LONG LLC LONG BROTHERS FINE AND RARE BOOKS % JEFFREY JOSEPH LONG SOLE MBR
400 Occidental Ave. S.
Seattle, WA U.S.A. 98104
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Orders from residents of Washington State subject to 10.1% sales tax.
All books are packed and shipped within 24 hours of receipt of order. Every book is professionally packaged in a heavy cardboard box and shipped via US Postal Service, fully insured. Shipping rates are $3.50 per book; an additional $1 for every book thereafter. Sets and oversized volumes might require additional postage – indication of such will be noted in the book description. Those orders ship at cost, as do international orders, for which shipping will be determined per sale. Other shipping modes are available per arrangement. Institutions will be billed per requirements.
Long Brothers adheres to a strict code of professional conduct as outlined by the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of America. We take pride in our customer service.
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All books are shipped well-packed in cardboard boxes. Domestic US orders priced at $3.50 per order. Insurance for sales $75 and above included. International shipping expense is at cost, to be offered prior as a condition of sale -- buyer may choose to decline transaction if international shipping is too expensive, once that's determined.