The Statesman and Friend of India

The File is an issue of the newspaper, The Statesman and Friend of India spanning the months of March to October in the year 1922. Extent and format of original material: One bound volume with 294 folio 1 leaf. Physical characteristics: Both front and back covers are missing. The pages are moth-eaten, yellowed, acidic and very brittle. Edges torn. Marks of foxing, fungal infestation, reverse impressions, patches of colour and rust marks are visible. Loss of text due to fragility and cutting. The spine is loose and damaged. Item was probably exposed to moist conditions. The print is faded and its alignment is askew. Fold marks were present. Pages near the end extremely brittle. Pages at the beginning and end are missing. Bottom edge of the volume is severely moth eaten. Ink marks present. The volume starts from 19th March and ends on 18th October. Dimensions: 58x44. 5x3. 5. VolumeLXXXVIII, No. 15253. Editor: Messrs George Pilcher, Fraser Blair and Hammond Hall, Joint Editors during the absence of Messrs Knight Publisher: Printed and published by Anath Nath Patro for R. Knight & Sons, sole proprietors at the "Statesman" Printing Press, 6, Chowringhee, Calcutta.