Rare India Steamship Company Service Regulations Book – Bolted Leather Binding, c.1930s
Rare India Steamship Company Service Regulations Book – Bolted Leather Binding - c.1930s
Rare India Steamship Company Service Regulations Book – Bolted Leather Binding - c.1930s - front panel up close
First page inside - Rare India Steamship Company Service Regulations Book – Bolted Leather Binding - c.1930s
First page inside, up close - Rare India Steamship Company Service Regulations Book – Bolted Leather Binding - c.1930s
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Pages inside - Rare India Steamship Company Service Regulations Book – Bolted Leather Binding - c.1930s
Page inside - Rare India Steamship Company Service Regulations Book – Bolted Leather Binding - c.1930s
Life Saving and Fire Extinguishing Appliances - Rare India Steamship Company Service Regulations Book – Bolted Leather Binding - c.1930s
Cargo - Rare India Steamship Company Service Regulations Book – Bolted Leather Binding - c.1930s
back of last page and back pastedown - Rare India Steamship Company Service Regulations Book – Bolted Leather Binding - c.1930s
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front and back panel secured with two metal bolts - Rare India Steamship Company Service Regulations Book – Bolted Leather Binding - c.1930s
front and back panel secured with two metal bolts - Rare India Steamship Company Service Regulations Book – Bolted Leather Binding, c.1930s
back panel view - Rare India Steamship Company Service Regulations Book – Bolted Leather Binding - c.1930s

Rare India Steamship Company Service Regulations Book – Bolted Leather Binding, c.1930s

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India Steamship Company Limited – Service Regulations
Undated (circa 1930s)
Leather-bound with bolted binding

 

Rare India Steamship Company Service Regulations Book – Bolted Leather Binding - c.1930s
Rare India Steamship Company Service Regulations Book – Bolted Leather Binding – c.1930s

 

This rare and visually striking volume, titled Service Regulations, was issued by the India Steamship Company Limited, a company incorporated in Calcutta in 1928 . The book features a distinctive leather-bound hard panel cover, secured with two metal bolts—a binding style uncommon in standard publications, suggesting its use as an official manual or onboard reference.

First page inside, up close - Rare India Steamship Company Service Regulations Book – Bolted Leather Binding - c.1930s
First page inside, up close

The front cover is adorned with gold gilt lettering:

  • At the top: India Steamship Company Limited

  • Centered: a gold gilt star set against a red leather inlay

  • At the bottom: Service Regulations

     

    Rare India Steamship Company Service Regulations Book – Bolted Leather Binding - c.1930s - front panel up close
    – front panel up close

The back panel is plain black leather, maintaining the formal and utilitarian aesthetic typical of maritime official documents.

Contents include:

  • Detailed descriptions of officer uniforms and ranks

  • Comprehensive outlines of duties and responsibilities for various positions

  • Navigation regulations and protocols

  • Safety procedures and accident prevention measures

  • Cargo handling and storage regulations

    Cargo - Rare India Steamship Company Service Regulations Book – Bolted Leather Binding - c.1930s
    Cargo

All pages are intact and free from tears. The absence of a publication date or publisher information suggests it was intended for internal company use, possibly distributed exclusively to company personnel.

Condition:

  • All pages are securely bound and tear-free

  • Leather cover shows signs of age-appropriate wear

  • Gold gilt lettering remains bright and legible

Given the scarcity of information and the unique features of this manual, it stands as a significant piece of maritime history, offering insights into the operational standards of the India Steamship Company during the early to mid-20th century.

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