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First edition. Original maroon cloth with black lettering. Signed by the author on the title page. A very good copy, somewhat worn to the spine-ends and joints. Front hinge starting. Bookplate of Montague Summers to front pastedown and separate ownership inscription to front endpaper. Forster's greatest and most famous novel, signed copies of which are uncommon. "A miracle of intelligence, tact, irony, prudence and ability" (Gide) Connolly 45; Kirkpatrick A10.a.

A Passage to India is a novel by E.M. Forster that explores the impact of British colonial rule on India through the lens of personal relationships and cultural misunderstandings.