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One of only 2,500 copies of the first edition, first state of Howards End. With "A stepson of the soil" by Mary J. H. Skrine on p.348 with no mention of the second impression (which appeared in the second state.) With 4 pages of advertisments at the end an an 8pp catalogue tipped in (B. J. Kirkpatrick p29.) Dark boards with gilt lettering on the front and spine. Faded spine. Front hinge lightly weak. Clean contents and a very good condition. Split on hinge of� advertisments tipped in. 8vo�.

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.