E M Forster, Michael Holroyd / A PASSAGE TO INDIA Folio Society 1983

Description: "A Strangely Timeless Achievement" (THE GUARDIAN)A PASSAGE TO INDIABy E.M. Forster, illustrated by Ian Ribbons, introduction by Michael Holroyd1983Handsome slipcased Folio Society edition of Forster's acclaimed last novel, set in British colonial India during the rise of the Indian independence movement, with lithographed illustrations by Ian Ribbons.Near fine in very good plus slipcase. A PASSAGE TO INDIA was the product of Forster's longstanding interest in India, intensified by his close friendship with Syed Ross Masood, vice chandellor of Aligarh Muslim University in Uttar Pradesh, and grounded in his own travels through India in 1912 and his 1921 position as private secretary to the Maharajah of Dewas (both later described in THE HILL OF DEVI). The most successful of Forster's novels, it inspired a 1960 Forster-approved play by Santha Rama Rau as well as the 1984 film by David Lean, and was awarded both the James Tait Black Memorial Prize and the Prix Femina Vie Heureuse.Read more: Kirkpatrick, A Bibliography of E.M. Forster, A10; Bloom, E.M. Forster's A Passage to India; McCrum, "100 Best Novels: No 48 - A Passage to India by EM Forster," in The Guardian, 18 Aug 2014. London: The Folio Society, 1983. 8.75'' x 5.5''. Original tan Bamberger Iris pictorial cloth. Brown topstain. In original cream slipcase. Illustrations by Ribbons. 301, [1] pages. Light toning and traces of soil to slipcase. Type Punch Matrix Type Punch Matrix is a rare book firm founded by Rebecca Romney and Brian Cassidy. Between them, they bring over 30 years of experience in the antiquarian book trade. TPM sells a mixture of beloved classics and innovative texts from throughout print history, for collectors and institutions alike. Handpress and modern books, archives and manuscripts, letterpress and ephemera: TPM aims to make collecting both more accessible and more diverse, and believes in the mindful acquisition, preservation, and celebration of the materials of our literary cultures. Proud member of the Antiquarian Booksellers Association of American (ABAA), the International League of Antiquarian Booksellers (ILAB), and the International Online Booksellers Association (IOBA). Guarantee We guarantee the accuracy and authenticity of all our listings. "First edition" always means first printing unless otherwise indicated. Items may be returned for any reason within 30 days, through prior arrangement, and in original condition. Maryland residents must add 6% sales tax. Shipping We pride ourselves on our packaging. All books are carefully packed to help ensure safe arrival in condition sent. We use new boxes, with not a single bubble envelope to be found in our shipping room. We ship most packages via USPS media mail and include delivery confirmation at no additional charge. Delivery typically takes 5-10 days, but may be longer, especially during the holidays. Orders are shipped within two business days. Priority USPS, UPS, and Fed-Ex services are available on request; please inquire for a specific quote. We combine shipping on items purchased at the same time. If you check out immediately and are overcharged for shipping during checkout, we will issue you a prompt refund, once actual shipping costs are known. International shipping is available, and we are happy to ship to our international customers. Please contact is BEFORE PURCHASING for an exact quote.This listing was created by Bibliopolis.

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