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The Junks and Sampans of the Yangtze. A Study in Chinese Nautical Research Author: Worcester, George Raleigh Gray Place: Shanghai Publisher: Statistical Department of the Inspectorate General of Customs Date: 1947-1948 Description: 2 volumes. xxviii, 245, [1]; xvi, [247]-506 pp. With numerous plates from photographs, diagrams, plans, drawings, etc., many folding. (4to) 27.7x22 cm (11x8½"), original green cloth, lettered in gilt. A scarce and important work on the maritime customs of the Chinese, greatly expanded from the 1940 one volume edition. Lot Amendments Condition: Corners lightly bumped, light staining and rubbing to boards, front hinge of vol. 1 tender, with hint of dampstaining to ffep, back hinge started; bookplate offsetting on vol. 2; overall very good. Item number: 319466