W. H. Sharp; Michael West — Occasional Reports No. 3 and No. 13

Bombay; Calcutta, The Government Central Press; Government of India Central Publication Branch, 1906-1926. First edition. Cloth. Two very scarce reports from the Office of the Director General of Education, and the later Bureau of Education, in early 20th century India. Two volumes, one in half cloth and the original boards, the other in quarter cloth and the original boards. Occasional Reports No. 3, from the Office of the Director-General of Education in India, and No. 13 from the Bureau of Education, India. No. 3 concerns 'The Educational System of Japan' by W. H. Sharp. No. 13 concerns 'Bilingualism (with special reference to Bengal)' by Michael West. An interesting insight into colonial educational pursuits in India in the early twentieth century. From the Board of Education Reference Library with stamps to the title pages and institution labels to the rear boards. In half cloth and quarter cloth with the original boards. Externally smart, with shelf wear to the extremities. Library inscriptions to the spines. Board of Education Library stamp to the front board of No. 3. Ink inscriptions to the front board of No. 13. Instutition labels to the rear boards of both volumes. Front hinge of No. 3 is tender. Internally, firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Board of Education Library stamps to the title pages of both volumes. Very Good . Ill.: Not Stated. Very Good .