Science and Civilisation in China. Volume 5. Chemistry and Chemical Technology. Part II. Spagyrical Discovery and Invention. Magisteries of Gold and Immortality

by Joseph Needham

A$100 · Offered by Asia Bookroom · No longer available

Taipei. Caves Books. 1974. Reprint. Volume 5 Part II only. Profusely illustrated with photographic plates, drawings and sketches, xxxii + 510pp, bibliographies, index. Edges and endpapers lightly browned, trifle rubbed dustjacket, red cloth covers, good copy. The Taiwanese reprints of Needham's classic work are printed on lower quality paper than..... More

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