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British Empire Exhibition 1924. Jammu and Kashmir State Handbook

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[London : s.n., 1924]. Printed by Norbury, Natzio & Co., Manchester. Quarto, embossed lettered wrappers, card endpapers, pp. 62, ruled borders, a fine copy.

Extremely rare and substantial handbook for Jammu and Kashmir State published for the British Empire Exhibition at Wembley Park, London, in 1924. The Exhibition ran from 23 April to 1 November 1924 and from 9 May to 31 October 1925, being closed over the winter months. The India Pavilion, modeled on the Taj Mahal and Jama Masjid, was divided into twenty-seven courts, representing various provinces. Kashmir was featured within this structure, displaying its arts and crafts, silk garments, and natural resources.

Three copies recorded on OCLC and none sold on Rare Book Hub.