Wonderful India Ceylon Burma Nepal 1930s Photos Times of India Bengali Urdu Book
$ 18.48
Description
Wonderful India Ceylon Burma Nepal 1930s Photos Times of India Bengali Urdu Book. A stunning photographic survey of India, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Burma (Myanmar), and Nepal during the late British colonial period. Text appears in three languages: English, Bengali, and Urdu. The distinctive binding features a dark pebbled leather-textured cover with a blind-stamped elephant on the front board and gold-lettered spine with the title in English, Bengali, and Urdu script. Wonderful India and Three of Her Beautiful Neighbours: Ceylon, Burma, Nepal Published by The Times of India and Statesman Book Dept. (Bombay, Calcutta, Delhi) Circa late 1930s–1940s (undated, as issued) Hardcover, approximately 510 pages A stunning photographic survey of India, Ceylon (Sri Lanka), Burma (Myanmar), and Nepal during the late British colonial period. Nearly every page features black-and-white photographs documenting architecture, landscapes, cultural ceremonies, and daily life across the subcontinent. Text appears in three languages: English, Bengali, and Urdu. The distinctive binding features a dark pebbled leather-textured cover with a blind-stamped elephant on the front board and gold-lettered spine with the title in English, Bengali, and Urdu script. Gilt decorative bands at the head and tail of the spine. Condition: Cover: Dark pebbled boards in very good shape with minimal wear Spine: Gilt lettering is bright and fully legible; minor wear at head and tail Binding: Tight and sound Interior: Pages are clean with light age-toning; photographs are sharp and well-preserved Previous owner's mailing label on half-title page No dust jacket (as issued) A wonderful piece of pre-independence Indian publishing — ideal for collectors of South Asian history, colonial-era photography, or multilingual publications. Ships via USPS Media Mail. Carefully packed for safe transit.
