The File is an issue of the newspaper, The Hindoo Patriot spanning the months of January to June in the year 1898.
Extent and format of original material: One bound volume with 276 folio.
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 present. Ink, glue and rust marks present. Pages at the bottom so fragile that paper could not be put under the moth eaten areas during imaging. Entire volume is in severely compromised state. Pages missing in the beginning and end. The volume starts from 3rd January and ends on 17th June. Dimensions:64. 5x50x2. 3.
Volume XLV.
Publisher: Printed and published by Priya Nath Dass at the Hindoo Patriot Press, No. 26 Mott's Lane, Calcutta.
