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Title: India in 1930-31 and 1931-32: A Statement Prepared for Presentation to Parliament in Accordance with the Requirements of the 26th Section of the Government of India Act (5 & 6 Geo. V, Chap. 61)
Description: Calcutta, Government of India Central Publication Branch, 1932-1933. First edition. Cloth. Two volumes containing reports on India between 1930 and 1932, with folding maps. The first editions of these two works in quarter cloth bindings and the original paper boards. Library bookplate and stamp to the front and rear paste downs of each volume. Library stamps to the verso of the plates and folding maps.India in 1930-31 is illustrated with one folding map, thirty-six plates and nine folding plates, consisting of photographs and diagrams. India in 1931-32 is illustrated with a folding map. Collated, complete.Two volumes exploring the politics, finance, industry and population of India in the 1930s, in reports prepared for presentation to Parliament. These reports were written in accordance with the requirements of the 26th Section of the Government of India Act (5 & 6 Geo. V, Chap. 61), and provide a valuable insight into life in India in this era. The first volume examines India between 1930 and 1931, with chapters on external relations; politics and administration; problems with geography, climate, populations, agriculture and industry; communications; commerce; finance; the advancement of science; and the provinces. With appendices to the rear. This work is uncommon. The second volume examines India between 1931 and 1932, with chapters on politics and administration; defence; agriculture and industry; communications; commerce; finance; health and education; and the scientific surveys. With appendices to the rear. This work is scarce. In quarter cloth bindings and the original paper boards. Externally smart, though a little sunned to the boards with shelf wear to the extremities. Small library inscription to the spine of 'India in 1931-32&apos. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright with the odd spot, more so to the end papers. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .

Keywords: India Politics History Politics Not Stated


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