NEEDHAM, F.R.S., Joseph

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]

Cambridge University Press: Cambridge, 1976. First Edition. Hardcover with dust jacket. 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. Near Fine. Item #10545

An exquisite copy with dust jacket now housed in a removable, clear archival protector.

Price: $125.00