Salman Rushdie Signed The Moor's Last Sigh numbered uncorrected proof 1995 rare

Description: A rare signed numbered limited-edition uncorrected proof from the acclaimed Anglo-Indian author and essayist Sir Salman Rushdie, previous winner of The Booker Prize for 'Midnight's Children ' in 1981, which was named as the 'Booker of Bookers ' in both 1993 and 2008. Interest in his books has significantly increased since the horrific attempt on his life by an alleged Islamist fundamentalist on 12 August 2022 at an event in New York State. 'The Moor's Last Sigh ' released by Jonathan Cape, London ahead of the planned publication date of September 1995, 1st edition, large modern paperback, [x] + 435 pages. Flat hand signed by the author in black ink at the title page. This is also the limitation page, where this proof run had a limitation of 1000 copies (they were all issued unsigned, so a subsequent dealer has obtained this signature from Sir Salman), of which this copy is number 593. In near fine+ unread condition, no ownership markings, no spine creasing, light edge and corner wear, light wear at the head of the spine, some light markings to the text block edges. Overall, a very presentable copy. ** A nice example of this limited-edition numbered proof, which is very uncommon in this signed state ** One of the BBC's '100 Novels That Shaped Our World'. Moraes 'Moor' Zogoiby is the last in line of a crooked and fantastical dynasty of spice merchants and crime lords from Cochin. He is also a compulsive storyteller and an exile. As we travel with him on a route that takes him from India to Spain, he spins his labyrinthine family tale of mad passions and volcanic family hatreds, of titanic matriarchs and their mesmerised offspring, of premature deaths and curses that strike beyond the grave. But does the India of his parents - populated by extravagant artists, piratical gatekeepers and mysterious lost paintings - still exist? And will he ever discover what became of his fiery and tempestuous mother? Moraes' epic quest to uncover the truth of the past is a love story to a vanishing world and also its last hurrah. Estimated non-UK postage costs by signed for airmail delivery - Europe £18, Japan/Canada £28, Aus/NZ £31, US £32. Additional books can always be added to a combined order for an additional postage cost based on extra 0.25kg bands of weight, with an extra postage cost per extra 0.25kg of £1.20 for Europe / £2.00 everywhere else - please contact if any questions. Multiple items - Please review my other listings to see if there are any other items which are of interest to you. I will be pleased to provide a suitable invoice for combined postage cost for 2 or more items. If you have won an item and intend to bid on any other items which end on different days, I would be grateful if you would drop me a message. Postage – All of my books are triple wrapped for delivery to maximise their safety - firstly in bubble wrap protection, secondly in either a padded envelope or a cardboard box, and finally in thick parcel paper. For UK mainland - all items above a fairly modest value I will send via either signed for Royal Mail and/or courier options whichever is the best, this being largely dependent on the weight of the object. I am more than happy to post overseas on the basis that all items will be posted by Airmail with a signature required on delivery. If you are overseas, please feel free to enquire about postage charges ahead of registering a bid if you are unsure of the cost I may have outlined above, where costs may be prohibitive depending upon where you are in the world and the weight of the item, many thanks. Feedback – I will be delighted to provide feedback for a winning bidder once they have done so first to ensure that the item has arrived safely. In the event a winning bidder has any queries around a product following receipt, I would be pleased to deal with any queries via my business e-mail address or the Ebay message function in an effort to resolve matters ahead of any mutual feedback being provided, thanks. Many thanks for looking at my items and good luck with any bids you make. I will be regularly listing items for sale, please save me as one of your favourite sellers for the future, thanks.

Price: 89.99 GBP

Location: Telford

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