{"product_id":"caste-system-in-india-p-m-chakravorty-signed-inscribed-banaras-1954-govt-of-india-approved","title":"Caste System in India by P. M. Chakravorty 1954 Signed Presentation Copy, Banaras Scholarly Booklet","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"113\" data-end=\"146\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"131\" data-end=\"146\"\u003eDESCRIPTION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"148\" data-end=\"493\"\u003eA scarce 1954 signed presentation copy of \u003cem data-start=\"190\" data-end=\"213\"\u003eCaste System in India\u003c\/em\u003e by P. M. Chakravorty, B.A., published in Banaras, India. This small-format scholarly booklet has strong historical and academic interest, particularly for collectors of Indian social history, caste studies, mid-century South Asian publications, and signed author-inscribed works.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"511\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"495\" data-end=\"511\"\u003eWORTH NOTING\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"513\" data-end=\"550\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"515\" data-end=\"526\"\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e P. M. Chakravorty, B.A.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"551\" data-end=\"587\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"553\" data-end=\"563\"\u003eTitle:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003cem data-start=\"564\" data-end=\"587\"\u003eCaste System in India\u003c\/em\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"588\" data-end=\"640\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"590\" data-end=\"604\"\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated; author imprint, Banaras\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"641\" data-end=\"683\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"643\" data-end=\"668\"\u003ePlace of Publication:\u003c\/strong\u003e Banaras, India\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"684\" data-end=\"700\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"686\" data-end=\"695\"\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1954\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"701\" data-end=\"726\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"703\" data-end=\"715\"\u003eEdition:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"727\" data-end=\"753\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"729\" data-end=\"742\"\u003ePrinting:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"754\" data-end=\"818\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"756\" data-end=\"768\"\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperbound with printed wrapper affixed to boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"819\" data-end=\"889\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"821\" data-end=\"837\"\u003eDust Jacket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not present; original printed paper wrapper affixed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"890\" data-end=\"929\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"892\" data-end=\"916\"\u003eISBN, if applicable:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pre-ISBN era\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"930\" data-end=\"961\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"932\" data-end=\"950\"\u003eIllustrations:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"962\" data-end=\"990\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"964\" data-end=\"979\"\u003ePagination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Not stated\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"991\" data-end=\"1057\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"993\" data-end=\"1008\"\u003eDimensions:\u003c\/strong\u003e Approximately 4 x 6 inches; small-format booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1058\" data-end=\"1081\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1060\" data-end=\"1073\"\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1082\" data-end=\"1181\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1084\" data-end=\"1099\"\u003eProvenance:\u003c\/strong\u003e Presentation inscription from the author to a named recipient, dated Dec. 7, 1954\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1182\" data-end=\"1223\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1184\" data-end=\"1195\"\u003eSigned:\u003c\/strong\u003e Author signed and inscribed\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1224\" data-end=\"1384\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1226\" data-end=\"1249\"\u003eNotable Attributes:\u003c\/strong\u003e Signed presentation copy; Banaras academic publication; Government of India approved guide, as printed; small-format scholarly booklet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1385\" data-end=\"1497\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-start=\"1387\" data-end=\"1418\"\u003eEdition Verification Notes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1954 Banaras imprint with no edition or printing statement noted on title page\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1499\" data-end=\"1515\"\u003eMEASUREMENTS\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1517\" data-end=\"1538\"\u003eApprox. 4 in x 6 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1539\" data-end=\"1630\"\u003eFormat: small-format scholarly booklet \/ paperbound volume with wrapper affixed to boards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1631\" data-end=\"1661\"\u003eMeasurements are approximate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1663\" data-end=\"1676\"\u003eCONDITION\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1678\" data-end=\"2139\"\u003eSmall-format paperbound volume with original printed wrapper affixed to boards, consistent with mid-century Indian academic publishing practices. Wrapper shows visible wear, edge chipping, and loss, particularly along the lower front and spine area. Binding remains intact and structurally sound. Interior pages show age toning with light wear and no markings observed beyond the author inscription. Photographs are considered part of the condition description.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"2141\" data-end=\"2159\"\u003eFROM THE HOUSE\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"2161\" data-end=\"2524\"\u003eThis is the sort of modest volume that carries more weight than its size suggests — a signed mid-century Indian academic booklet addressing a subject of enduring historical and social importance. 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