THE JUNKS AND SAMPANS OF THE YANGTZE - 1947 BY IN SOUTH AFRICA

  Ref 592 The Junks and Sampans of the Yangtze   - 1947 by G.R.G.Worcester A Study in Chinese Nautical Research Volume 1 – Introduction; and Craft of the Estuary and Shanhai Area                                                         R475                                                        mkt prc R3500 Many fascinating illustrations and several foldouts            Hard Cover         Published by Order of the Inspector General of Customs; inlcudes signed photograph of the author [very rare to find a signed copy of this book] Condition: - Fly Leaf - none; book cover fair -corners are slightly scuffed;cvr is slightly marked ref pic; spine splitting and has heavy scuffing  at the top; inside of cover has authors signed photograph; pg1 st & 3 has ex-owners name top right cnr in pen; 1 st few pgs slightly eared; title pg has a 1cm tear at the side; last page is eared; foxing on the 1 st few & last few pgs size 285mm x 200mm x 25mm weight 1. 2kg