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Song Yingxing: TIANGONG KAIWU. (The Creations of Nature and Man). Hangzhou, 1995. 106, 72, 76 folded leaves. Woodblock illustrations throughout. 3 vols. 29x19 cm. Stitched. Cloth case.
GBP 225.00
A fine facsimile reprint of the famous Ming illustrated text of applied science and technology, first published in 1637. A fascinating insight into Chinese science in the 17th century and an important work, not least for the fine woodcut illustrations. Based on the copy formerly in the Sheyuan collection of Tao Xiang. All text in Chinese.
Subjects: Rare Books Illustrated Books
Available, as of: 03/07/2008
Was item 252 in printed List 140.
Record produced by Hanshan Tang Books, www.hanshan.com.
