POONA. A Guide for the Forces [cover title]. ~i~[Poona]: Published by Welfare 166 Sub Area. [1945].
8vo. Original illustrated wrappers; pp. [iv], 27, lithographic folding map in three colours; apart from light marking to covers, very good.
An unrecorded guide book for the Imperial troops, including those of native or African origin stationed in Poona. As Pune had been a hotbed of Indian nationalism and independence movemnet there had been a strong British military presence in the city, and the occupation forces needed a guide to their safe places of entertainment and refreshment.
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