Mumtaz Shah Nawaz — The Heart Divided

Lahore, Mumtaz Publications, 1st Edition, Posthumously published novel of Indian partition, from political activist and freedom campaigner Nawaz, killed in a plane crash over Ireland in1948 en route to represent Pakistan at the UN General Assembly. Stock toned, with some minor spotting to edge of block, but otherwise all in VG internal order. No inscriptions. A little edgewear, light marking and minor bumping to blue boards with bright gilt titling to spine. Scarce as is, but moreso with unclipped d/j, this a little dulled with some fading and wear to top and bottom of spine with minor loss. 8vo. vii. 507pp, Very Good, Very Good, 8vo - over 7¾ - 9¾" tall, 514