Kipling RudyardABAA
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1901TB30607New York: Doubleday Doran and Company Inc. c.1901. Reprint. Very good in dark blue cloth covered boards with gilt text and designs on the spine and the blind embossed facsimile of the author's signature on the front board. A small octavo of 7 7/8 by 5 1/2 inches with a prior owner's name and date on the first free end page. The front and rear end sheets show foxing at the hinges where there was a reaction with the glues used in binding. In a very good unclipped dust jacket with the spine tanned and with numerous short closed tears around the edges of the panels and spine area. 376 pages of text. Illustrated with a frontispiece and with ten plates of bas-relief sculptures from photographs by J. L. Kipling. Doubleday, Doran and Company, Inc. hardcover books
1988UKIPKIM01OFBantam 1988. Very Good. Kipling Rudyard. Kim. NY: Bantam 1988. 265pp. Bibliography. Mass Market. Book condition: Very good old sticker residue on rear cover sticker on inside of cover. Bantam paperback books
1962WB17222New York: The Limited Editions Club 1962. Limited Edition. Hardcover. Fine. Signed by the illustrator Robin Jacques. Copy 81 of a total edition of 1500. Excellent copy in publisher's case. <br/><br/> The Limited Editions Club hardcover books
19018997New York: Doubleday Page and Co 1901. First American edition 8vo 6 460pp. 10 illustrations; minor wear to spine hinges starting small white stains to rear cover else a very good copy or better in original dark green cloth with black design and lettering in gold on front cover and spine t.e.g. Livingston 248. <br/><br/> Doubleday, Page and Co hardcover books
1922125630Garden City NY: Doubleday Page & Company 1922. First edition of what many consider Kipling's masterpiece. Octavo original cloth original publisher's decorated dark green cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel top edge gilt illustrated. In near fine condition with light rubbing to the extremities. Kim unfolds against the backdrop of The Great Game the political conflict between Russia and Britain in Central Asia. The novel made the term "Great Game" popular and introduced the theme of great power rivalry and intrigue. It is set after the Second Afghan War which ended in 1881 but before the Third probably in the period 1893 to 1898. The novel is notable for its detailed portrait of the people culture and varied religions of India. "The book presents a vivid picture of India its teeming populations religions and superstitions and the life of the bazaars and the road." Considered by many to be Kipling's masterpiece opinion appears varied about its consideration as children's literature or not. Roger Sale in his history of children's literature concludes "Kim is the apotheosis of the Victorian cult of childhood but it shines now as bright as ever long after the Empire's collapse." Named by Modern Library as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. In 2003 the book was listed on the BBC's The Big Read poll of the UK's "best-loved novel." Doubleday, Page & Company hardcover books
1922122738Garden City NY: Doubleday Page & Company 1922. First edition with the chapter-heading rhymes for only chapters VII and VIII as called of what many consider Kipling's masterpiece. Octavo original cloth embossed black and gilt to the front panel gilt titles to the spine illustrated. In near fine condition with light rubbing to the extremities. An exceptional example. Kim unfolds against the backdrop of The Great Game the political conflict between Russia and Britain in Central Asia. The novel made the term "Great Game" popular and introduced the theme of great power rivalry and intrigue. It is set after the Second Afghan War which ended in 1881 but before the Third probably in the period 1893 to 1898. The novel is notable for its detailed portrait of the people culture and varied religions of India. "The book presents a vivid picture of India its teeming populations religions and superstitions and the life of the bazaars and the road." Considered by many to be Kipling's masterpiece opinion appears varied about its consideration as children's literature or not. Roger Sale in his history of children's literature concludes "Kim is the apotheosis of the Victorian cult of childhood but it shines now as bright as ever long after the Empire's collapse." Named by Modern Library as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. In 2003 the book was listed on the BBC's The Big Read poll of the UK's "best-loved novel." Doubleday, Page & Company hardcover books
1950121867New York: The Modern Library 1950. First Modern Library edition of what many consider Kipling's masterpiece. Octavo original cloth. Near fine in a near fine dust jacket. Kim unfolds against the backdrop of The Great Game the political conflict between Russia and Britain in Central Asia. The novel made the term "Great Game" popular and introduced the theme of great power rivalry and intrigue. It is set after the Second Afghan War which ended in 1881 but before the Third probably in the period 1893 to 1898. The novel is notable for its detailed portrait of the people culture and varied religions of India. "The book presents a vivid picture of India its teeming populations religions and superstitions and the life of the bazaars and the road." Considered by many to be Kipling's masterpiece opinion appears varied about its consideration as children's literature or not. Roger Sale in his history of children's literature concludes "Kim is the apotheosis of the Victorian cult of childhood but it shines now as bright as ever long after the Empire's collapse." Named by Modern Library as one of the 100 best English-language novels of the 20th century. In 2003 the book was listed on the BBC's The Big Read poll of the UK's "best-loved novel." The Modern Library hardcover books
1922122861Garden City: Doubleday Page & Company 1922. First editions of Kipling's collected prose and verse. 12mo two volumes original blue cloth with gilt titles and tooling to the spine. In very good condition. A charming set. English journalist short-story writer poet and novelist Rudyard Kipling's major works include The Jungle Book 1894 Kim 1901 and many short stories and poems. Kipling was born in India which inspired much of his work and his innovative stories for children have become timeless classics. Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the British Empire in both prose and verse in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 1907. Doubleday, Page & Company hardcover books
1916WRCLIT74165Chicago & New York: Rand McNally & Co. 1916. 4511pp. Blue pictorial cloth stamped in red yellow blue-grey and white t.e. stained yellow. Frontis in color and b&w plates. Some discoloration to extreme toe of the spine at one corner and some grubbiness to the lower board pencil checks in table otherwise good and sound. An unauthorized US edition reprinting early stories and a handful of poems unprotected by the current state of copyright laws. It was reprinted a number of times and appeared in a variety of bindings. RICHARDS E1-99. LIVINGSTON 403. STEWART p.626. Rand, McNally & Co. hardcover books
1923122065Garden City NY: Doubleday Page & Company 1923. First edition of the Kipling Calendar containing a Kipling verse for each day of the year. Octavo original half cloth. Very good in a good dust jacket. Doubleday, Page & Company hardcover books
1943122437Cambridge Massachusetts: Houghton Library 1943. First edition in book form of this previously unpublished letter written by Kipling to William Joshua Harding seeking an army commission for his son John. Octavo original wrappers as issued. One of only seventy-five numbered copies this is number 32. In fine condition. Rare. Kipling's son John was about three years old when this letter was written. Despite his son's short-sightedness Kipling sought to get him an army commission when the First World War broke out in August 1914. John was killed in the Battle of Loos causing his family immense grief and placing a great strain on the marriage as Kipling's wife had strongly opposed his enlisting. Later Kipling wrote of him "I had a boy who came near writing stories about Kangaroos and Queensland pearl-fishers. But another call came and Johnny went to France where the stars are still shining although Johnny's drum has ceased to beat." Houghton Library unknown books
1918119786London: W. H. Smith & Son 1918. Later Printing. Softcover. VG clean and tight but for ever so slight rubbing in two spots on back cover. Ivory stapled wraps with red and blue border surrounding a silhouette of Kipling facing left; 12 pp. The text of a speech delivered by Kipling on February 15 1918 at Folkestone. His thoughts on the Germans and their atrocities during the Great War. This is a later printing still possibly 1918 but not a first edition. A very nice copy. W. H. Smith & Son paperback books
193172528NY:: Cupples & Leon Company. Very Good in Very Good dust jacket. 1931. Hardcover. B000JC4FVO . First edition thus. Very good in a very good minor edge wear with a few short closed edge tears and small chips dust jacket. ; 499 pages . Cupples & Leon Company, hardcover books
1918120435London: W. H. Smith & Son 1918. Scarce first edition of this speech delivered by Kipling on February 15 1918 at Folkestone regarding the Great War which was never subsequently collected in any edition. Octavo original wrappers. Later printing without the "Printed by " information at the end as called for in Livingston 424 p. 376. In fine condition. Housed in a custom half morocco and chemise case. English journalist short-story writer poet and novelist Rudyard Kipling's major works include The Jungle Book 1894 Kim 1901 and many short stories and poems. Kipling was born in India which inspired much of his work and his innovative stories for children have become timeless classics. Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the British Empire in both prose and verse in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 1907. W. H. Smith & Son unknown books
1988WRCLIT74175Rome: Revista Militare 1988. Glossy pictorial boards. Color illustrations. Pencil erasure from front endsheet otherwise fine in pictorial slipcase. First edition in this format with color illustrations by Amleto Fiore many of which depict scenes postdating by decades the events Kipling recorded. Revista Militare hardcover books
1907RO40038648OLLENDORFF. 1907. In-12. Broché. Etat d'usage, Couv. convenable, Dos abîmé, Quelques rousseurs. 315 pages. Dos manquant, 1er plat désolidarisé. Recouvert d'un papier de protection.. . . . Classification Dewey : 820-Littératures anglaise et anglo-saxonne
192324101London: Macmillan 1923. First edition. Red cloth spine faded; very good copy. <br/><br/> Macmillan hardcover books
1923121943London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1923. First edition of this collection of Kipling's tales for Scouts and Guides. Octavo original decorated cloth. In near fine condition. English journalist short-story writer poet and novelist Rudyard Kipling's major works include The Jungle Book 1894 Kim 1901 and many short stories and poems. Kipling was born in India which inspired much of his work and his innovative stories for children have become timeless classics. Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the British Empire in both prose and verse in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 1907. Macmillan and Co., Limited hardcover books
1915017092Burwash Sussex England: Not published 1915. Autograph. Very good condition. Unbound. Signed by Authors. First Edition. 12mo. A small note on Burwash Etchingham Bateman's stationery which is moderately toned. Dated Jan 9 1915 and written entirley in ink in Kipling's hand to his Doctor is an odd note that reads: "Dear Dr. Curteis. I shall be obliged if you will example examine for albumen sample of urine sent herewith let me have the result by this evening very sincerely signed Rudyard Kipling." Taped to the back of the frame is an original transmittal envelope upon which Kipling has written "Dr. Curteiss: Burwash." Dr. Arthur William Statter Curties in medical dictionary was referred by RK as Curteis and was his physician for many years. Not published Paperback books
192028357London: Macmillan 1920. First edition 8vo pp. vi 284 4 ads; title within red ruled border; very good sound copy in orig. red cloth gilt stamp on upper cover title in gilt on spine. Missives from Monadnock to Yokohama. Livingston 454; Stewart 478. <br/><br/> Macmillan hardcover books
192042678London: Macmillan and Co. Ltd 1920. First edition. 284 4 pp. of ads pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original red cloth t.e.g. Fine in almost fine dust jacket with split without loss on inner hinge. First edition. 284 4 pp. of ads pp. 1 vols. 8vo. In DUST JACKET. Stewart 478 Macmillan and Co., Ltd unknown books
1920226057Garden City New York Doubleday Page & Company 1920. 1920. First American edition. 8vo. Original green pictorial cloth stamped in gilt black and blind. Dust jacket unclipped; small chips. Very good. 303 pages. Bookplate of actor Wallace Reid and stamp of Earl Theisen. Livingston 455. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Dust Jacket Included. Garden City, New York, Doubleday, Page & Company, 1920. hardcover books
192029543London: Macmillan 1920. First Edition. 8vo pp. 284. Donor's presentation on blank. Red cloth stamped in gilt. VG. Stewart 478. Macmillan unknown books
1908122384Toronto: The Macmillan Company of Canada Limited 1908. First edition in book form of this collection of Kipling's letters which first appeared in Newspapers during the spring of 1908 after a trip to Canada undertaken in the autumn of 1907. 12 mo original wrappers. In very good condition. Rare. English journalist short-story writer poet and novelist Rudyard Kipling's major works include The Jungle Book 1894 Kim 1901 and many short stories and poems. Kipling was born in India which inspired much of his work and his innovative stories for children have become timeless classics. Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the British Empire in both prose and verse in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 1907. The Macmillan Company of Canada, Limited unknown books
190729680London: Macmillan 1907. 8vo pp. 407 plus 7 of booklist. Macmillan's colonial library. paper wraps. Owner's name on cover cover worn and stained some soil on edges o/w good. Twenty-seven stories. Macmillan unknown books
