The Far Pavilions

Hardback. Allen Lane. UK. 1978. Hardback book with dustjacket. 'The Far Pavilions' by M M Kaye, an epic novel set in India. FIRST EDITION. A large, heavy book that will attract extra postage charges overseas. This is a handsome copy of 'The Far Pavilions' by M M Kaye. The dustjacket is bright and not faded, unclipped and with minor rub to edges. There is a short crease to the spine. The spine is not faded. To the reverse of the dustjacket are a few shallow 'dings' but these do not show to front of dustjacket. The boards are smart with complete spine which bears some creasing, again due to the weight of the book. The contents bear a tiny spot of dustiness to front otherwise without markings. The tips of the text block are slightly dusty. There is the hint of a lean to the book but this is common for a large hardback such as this. Striking wrap-around cover-art. The novel is set in British India and sees Ashton Pelham-Martyn growing up under the care of an Indian woman after his parents die in India. As a young man and after an education in England, Ashton returns to India as an officer where his loyalties are torn between two countries. Not exlib and packed and sent with care.