Dr. A. S. Altekar - Benares: Past and Present

Benares, Benares Hindu University Press, 1943. First edition. Paperback. The first edition of this very scarce guide and history of Benares, or Varanasi, an illustrated work by Anant Sadashiv Altekar. The first edition of this very scarce work.A concise history of Bearnes, also known as Varanasi or Kashi, a city on the Ganges river in northern India. Illustrated with two folding plates and two plates. Collated from WorldCat, complete.By Anant Sadashiv Altekar, a historian and archaeologist from Maharashtra. One page of adverts to the rear. In the original publisher's paper wraps. Externally, generally smart. Backstrip is a little worn, with a small amount of loss. Spine is sunned. Light spots and handling marks to the wraps. Internally, firmly bound, though the staples of the binding are a little rusted. Pages are generally bright and clean. Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Good .

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