The Junks and Sampans of the Yangtze
by Worcester, G. R. G
- Used
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine in Fine dust jacket
- Seller
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Hartland, Michigan, United States
Payment Methods Accepted
About This Item
Naval Institute Press. Fine in Fine dust jacket. 1988. First Edition :. Hardcover. Quarto hardcover, very tight binding (massive book) clean unmarked pages, covers unworn, tiny owner printing on edge, else like a Junk on its maiden voyage, FINE in FINE DJ. Illustrated throughout its 626 pages with photos and schematics of the different types of this sailing vessel, which has done Yeoman's duty through the centuries. Weight over 5 pounds; air post will be excessive; media is preferred. ; 4to 11" - 13" tall .
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Details
- Bookseller
- Mossback Books (US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 29035
- Title
- The Junks and Sampans of the Yangtze
- Author
- Worcester, G. R. G
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine in Fine dust jacket
- Edition
- First Edition :
- Publisher
- Naval Institute Press
- Date Published
- 1988
- Keywords
- Chinese Boats; Chinese Junks;
- Bookseller catalogs
- Ships/boats;
Terms of Sale
Mossback Books
books sent by Media mail @$4.25 first book $3 each book thereafter; average size Air mail @$8.25 within midwest-zone(west-coast zone-$10.50) first book. Heavy books quote for air mail. Books can be returned within 7 days of receipt for any reason but with prior notice given to the seller. Foreign sales need to obtain a quote for postage.
About the Seller
Mossback Books
Biblio member since 2004
Hartland, Michigan
About Mossback Books
Sales through the internet and at book shows in the midwest.
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- Quarto
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- Tight
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- Jacket
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- First Edition
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- Fine
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