Illustrated guide to the South Indian Railway including the Tanjore District Board, Pondicherry, Travancore State, Peralam-Karaikkal and the Cochin State Railways
1913, First Edition. Madras : Hoe & Co. Good copy in the original gilt-decorated red cloth over stiff-cards, with a plate mounted on the front. Front and rear covers slightly dust-dulled; spine more heavily worn, with rubbed endbands and closed tears along the rear joint. Rear hinge starting, though sewing remains secure. Text block strong, with faint scattered foxing throughout. Folded map is very good condition, crisp and clean, though with some foil remnants attached to the verso and flaked within the pocket. A well-preserved copy overall. Item #460691
Physical description; viii, 225 pages : illustrations, maps (some folded), plans ; 19 cm. Subjects; South Indian Railway Company. Railroads India, South Guidebooks. India, South Description and travel 20th century. Rail travel. Tanjore (India) Description and travel. Pondicherry (India) Description and travel. Travancore (India) Description and travel. Cochin (India) Description and travel.
Price: €195.00