19th-Century Chinese Pharmacy Sign.
by (Chinese Pharmaceuticals)
- Used
- Condition
- See description
- Seller
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Moray, United Kingdom
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About This Item
China, [circa 1850]. Carved wooden hanging sign (67 x 16 cm). Lacquered and with the original decorative iron handle. Some wear, particularly at the ends and sides, and peeling of the lacquer across the face, some rusting of the iron handle which is still strong. An attractive mid-19th century Chinese pharmacy sign advertising deer musk and turtle-based medications. The wooden sign is carved and lacquered in red and black, and features the original, decorative iron handle.
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Details
- Bookseller
- Alembic Rare Books (GB)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 291
- Title
- 19th-Century Chinese Pharmacy Sign.
- Author
- (Chinese Pharmaceuticals)
- Book Condition
- Used
- Quantity Available
- 1
- Place of Publication
- China
- Date Published
- [circa 1850]
- Weight
- 0.00 lbs
- Keywords
- Medicine|Pharmacy|Design|Typography
- Product_type
- Object
Terms of Sale
Alembic Rare Books
30 day return guarantee, with full refund including original shipping costs for up to 30 days after delivery if an item arrives misdescribed or damaged.
About the Seller
Alembic Rare Books
Biblio member since 2018
Moray
About Alembic Rare Books
We specialise in rare science books dating from the late Middle Ages to the 20th century, including first editions, signed copies, manuscripts, objects, and ephemera. We have particular expertise in natural history, genetics and evolution, anatomy, nuclear physics and the Manhattan Project, early computing, and women in science. We also carry books related to women's history and literature.
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