Science and Civilisation in China. Volume 5. Chemistry and Chemical Technology. Part III. Spagyrical Discovery and Invention. Historical Survey, from Cinnabar Elixirs to Synthetic Insulin.
Taipei. Caves Books. 1976. Reprint. Stock ID #223951 The Taiwanese reprints of Needham's classic work are printed on lower quality paper than the Cambridge University Press editions and the illustrations can on occasion be a little lighter or blurred. When referring to this item please quote stockid 223951.
Volume 5 Part III only. Profusely illustrated with photographic plates, drawings and sketches, xxxv + 481pp, bibliographies, index. 24 x 17.5cm. Endpapers and dustjacket spine have sellotape stains, pastedowns and dustjacket spine, edges very lightly browned and foxed.
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