Joseph Needham; Wang Ling.

Science and Civilisation in China Volume I: Introductory Orientations.

Cambridge University Press, 1954. 5th printing. Hardcover. 25.5 x 19.5 cm. Small quarto. xxxvi 318 pages. Black cloth spine illustrated paper covered boards in dust jacket. Two fold out maps in rear. Dust jacket front flap is clipped at the top and bottom. Careful tape repair/reinforcement to front cover of jacket. Originally done in 1954 this being the fifth printing done 1975. Volume 1 only of the eventual 7 volume series, published in 27 books. The series is a part of the Modern Library's 100 Best Nonfiction books of 20th century. Fine in Good dust jacket. Item #82152

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