Khwāb O Khayāl, D. C. Phillott — 6th Edition

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Khwāb O Khayāl, D. C. Phillott — 6th Edition

Name: Khwāb O Khayāl, D. C. Phillott — 6th Edition
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Publication: Calcutta, Thacker Spink & Co., 1940

Formatting: 8vo, original printed wrappers.

Condition Report: Very Good. The original green printed wrappers remain remarkably sharp and well-preserved, exhibiting only slight rubbing to the extremities and minimal fading, which is highly unusual for a fragile Indian paper imprint of this era. The binding is secure and tight, with the spine fully intact and the text block holding firm without any separation. Internally, the pages show some light, scattered foxing, primarily concentrated on the preliminary leaves and extreme outer margins, but the text itself remains clean, entirely legible, and free from any significant blemishes, tears, or structural faults. A handsome, unusually well-maintained survivor.

Catalogue Note: This is the official textbook for the Higher Standard Examination in Urdu for Civil and Military Officers, as well as the Cambridge School Certificate Examination, edited with comprehensive notes by Lieut. Colonel D. C. Phillott. The volume presents the text in the Perso-Arabic script, heavily supplemented by corresponding English footnotes and explanatory remarks designed to aid translation and pronunciation.

Originally compiled in the early twentieth century to assist British colonial officers in mastering Hindustani, the indispensable administrative language of British India, this wartime imprint represents one of the later editions produced before the partition of India.

Copies retaining their original paper wrappers are distinctly scarce on the open market, as these instructional manuals were typically subjected to heavy daily use, frequently rebound, or simply discarded once an officer passed their examinations.

An exceptionally well-preserved 1940 edition of Khwāb O Khayāl (Visions of the Past), the essential Urdu textbook utilised by British civil and military officers stationed in India. Edited by the distinguished scholar and military officer Lieut. Col. D. C. Phillott, this volume provides a fascinating glimpse into the linguistic and administrative training of the British Raj, featuring the original Urdu text alongside expert English annotations. A scarce and highly collectable piece of colonial history, perfectly suited for linguists, historians, and collectors of military antiquaria.

Book Condition: Very Good

Book Authors: D. C. Phillott

Book Publisher: Thacker Spink & Co.

Book Language: Urdu, English

Narrative Type: Antiquarian

Genre: Education

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Book Publication Year: 1940

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Book Binding: Softcover

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Country/region of manufacture: Calcutta, India

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