A Passage to India by Forster, E.M - 1992

Norfolk, Connecticut: The Easton Press, 1992. [1992] THIS IS THE FULL LEATHER, FINE BINDING EASTON PRESS EDITION (NOT A CHEAP COMPOSITE LEATHER), OR THE CLOTH TRADE EDITION. Black binding, full leather hardcover featuring beautiful gilt designs/gilt lettering. Frontispiece, illustration by Richard Powers, 362 pages. Sophisticated binding has four raised ridges on spine. Lettering, designs stamped with gorgeous accents of 22kt. gold - a hallmark of fine bookmaking. This beautifully bound book was hand selected from individually tanned hides. Textured and shaded, acid-neutral paper won't turn yellow over time. Pages are Smyth-sewn into binding for permanence (not glued like ordinary books). Edges gilded on three sides to enhance the elegance of the book. Endpapers are beautiful satin moiré. Satin ribbon page marker bound in. Condition: Rubbed/abrasion marks, small dings to gilt edges (from shelving). Free of binding cracks, tears, stickers, bookplates, writing, dog-eared pages, and page tears. Book stored in temperature-controlled environment - no smelly damp stains or the smell of a previous smoker. New, pristine, fine condition (never read). A Passage to India is the tale of three British newcomers to the colony. To the great disapproval of their countrymen, they try to befriend the Indians. A trip to Marabar Caves - an eerie, mysterious place that confuses and disturbs the visitors - ends with a British woman falsely accusing a respected Indian doctor of assault. The doctor is ultimately acquitted at trial; a potential riot is averted, but the people are more hostile and separate than ever. The author's writing is simple and direct, but the reality he portrays is a complex as anything in Proust or Virginia Wolf. He suggests there are dimensions to reality we can never apprehend. A beautiful book in gift-giving condition. Note: We are a well-established, well-respected, ethical book dealer in business since 1991. We describe the condition of our books thoroughly and honestly, so you'll know exactly what you will be receiving when you order. We ship promptly. . Leather. Fine. Illus. by Richad Powers .