First edition. Octavo (15cm x 24cm), pp 26 with photo plate illustrations and a folding map at rear showing the disposition of troops for rescue work. Staple bound in soft red covers. In Good condition, vertical fold in the middle, rubbing and staining to the covers and some red dye bleed from the front cover onto the title page. A most uncommon report. This earthquake, one of the deadliest in South Asian history, struck Baluchistan, in what is Pakistan today, killing over 30,000 people. There was a massive rescue effort conducted by local volunteers and the British Army which is recorded in this book.

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Title

The Quetta Earthquake

Publisher

Government of India Press, Simla

Publication Date

1935

Binding

Soft cover

Edition

1st Edition

Condition

Good

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India

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