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The first edition of one of E. M. Forster's best known works, a novel of social conventions at the turn of the century. The first edition. Later variant of the first impression, with four pages of adverts to the rear with 'Stepson of the Soil' listed to page four. Eight more pages of adverts to the rear, but with first impression of 'Stepson of the Soil' which Kingslake requires for the first impression. A seemingly unrecorded late first impression variant.Ink inscription of St. John Lucas to the recto of the front endpaper. Lucas was a friend and mentor of Rupert Brooke from 1905 Brooke's death in 1915. Lucas was an author of short stories and vignettes, oft published in 'Blackwood's Magazine'.An important novel by E. M. Forster, 'Howards End' revolves around three families during the beginning of the twentieth century; a family of rich capitalists, half-German Bloomsbury-like siblings, and an impoverished young couple.This is one of Forster's best known works, alongside 'A Room With a View', and 'Maurice'. In the original publisher's cloth binding. Externally, generally smart. Light bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities. Light marks to the boards and spine, with a small damp stain to the tail of the front board. Spine is discoloured. Gilt to the spine is a little faded. Very light rubbing to the joints. Hinges are starting but firm. Internally, generally firmly bound. Pages are very lightly age-toned and clean with a few scattered spots. Good.

Howards End is a novel by E. M. Forster, which tells the story of social conventions, codes of conduct, and relationships in turn-of-the-century England. It discusses class struggle, friendship, and human connection. The novel is widely recognized as one of Forster's best works.