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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
018924Fine. Pamphlet. Mottled dark grey paper wraps with light grey lettering and illustration; fore edge deckled. Numbered 119/175. No wear or soiling present. An untitled and largely unknown poem written by Rudyard Kipling published here as a keepsake for the joint meeting of the Roxburghe and Zamorano Clubs in 2010. ; Large 8vo 9" - 10" tall; 4 pp . unknown 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
1899121255San Francisco: The Examiner 1899. Scarce first edition and only appearance of the Kipling Handbook issued as a single sheet in the <span class="match">San</span> <span class="match">Francisco</span> <span class="match">Examiner</span> to be folded into 32 pages; the contents were all previously published. 16mo original wrappers. Housed in a custom clamshell 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. The Examiner unknown 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
4642Kipling corresponds with fellow writer H. Rider Haggard whom he calls "Dear Old Man" mainly discussing Haggard's last important novel "When the World Shook." "Your Oro is no small person - a gent with a delicate mind and insensitive leanings. Note however that the idea of a great gyroscope that goes out of control has been used. It was created for demonstration purposes slipped on its base and ground a hall full of people to rags. Put on your scale it's a simply hellish idea." Here Kipling illustrates the gyroscope in a small sketch and suggests an alternative gyroscope that shifts internal strata and tilts the earth. "Get the thing to unchain some inconceivably vast.heated rocks loose.The girl could stop it at the last minute of course." He describes Haggard's account of Theodore Roosevelt as "most interesting. I don't think he need worry.about coming over. He doubts that many in England would show interest in discussing American attitudes. . Europe was embroiled in the first World War at this time January 1917 prior to the US entry about four months after Kipling wrote to Haggard. Kipling signs with initials "R. K." With holograph envelope initialed in lower left corner. Condition: Visible rust stains on lower portion of first page. Kipling enjoyed Haggard's completed novel which reflected Kipling's suggestion according to D. S. Higgins "Rider Haggard: The Great Storyteller." 1981. In an earlier biography of Haggard "Rider Haggard: His Life & World" Morton Cohen 1960 the second edition 1968 Cohen noted that Kipling provided the idea for "When the World Shook." Kipling's comments on Roosevelt were copied by Haggard in his diary entry for Jan. 19 1917. Kipling was one of the most popular writers in English in both prose and verse in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. In 1907 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature making him the first English language writer to receive the prize and to date he remains its youngest recipient. Among other honors he was sounded out for the British Poet Laureateship and on several occasions for a knighthood all of which he declined. A wonderful letter. On sale only on our website. 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
1899121762Chicago: George M. Hill Company 1899. First edition second issue of Wallace Rice's anthology of Kipling's poems. Octavo original cloth frontispiece portrait of Kipling. Fully annotated index of first lines. 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. George M. Hill Company hardcover 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
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
1891147351891. Allahabad: A.H. Wheeler & Co. 1891. 4 preliminary 5 pp undated ads. Original diagonally-divided red and blue cloth.<br/><br/> First Suppressed Edition. A.H. Wheeler publisher of the "Indian Railway Series" had been Kipling's authorized publisher in India. However after Kipling left India for England Wheeler promptly prepared for publication three more collections of Kipling pieces without authority: THE CITY OF DREADFUL NIGHT AND OTHER SKETCHES THE SMITH ADMINISTRATION and LETTERS OF MARQUE. Kipling insisted that all three editions be entirely destroyed and today there is only one known copy of the first title and only six known copies of the second title. But LETTERS OF MARQUE does turn up: although it was estimated that only about 100 out of 1000 printed copies escaped destruction the book today does not seem to be that scarce. This copy as with most known copies has a Wheeler price stamp on the front free endpaper plus a stamp showing this copy's date of dispatch from the publisher's premises 17 Nov '91 -- the book was published in October. The volume is in very good-plus condition with a bit of wear at one corner of the spine and the typical minor "lifting" of the cloth. For some reason this book almost always turns up in this approximate condition. Richards A61 citing ink-stamped dates ranging from 5 Oct 1891 to 11 Jan 1892; most copies we have seen bore a date in November; Stewart 95; Livingston 74. unknown books
1891WRCLIT69642Allahabad: A. H. Wheeler & Co. 1891. 8ii1546pp. Red and blue cloth lettered in gilt. Morocco bookplate on front pastedown Wheeler price and date stamps on free endsheet cloth lightly rubbed and slightly handsoiled with a few of small spots and minor bubbles but an unusually nice copy. Half morocco slipcase and folding chemise. First edition. Kipling had not granted permission for book publication of these letters first published in the PIONEER and PIONEER MAIL and he consequently insisted on the suppression of this edition and its London counterpart. The edition consisted of one thousand copies and a significant portion of that edition was destroyed. RICHARDS A61. STEWART 95. LIVINGSTON 74. A. H. Wheeler & Co. hardcover books
1891200922Allabahad: Wheeler 1891. First. hardcover. good. Tall thin 8vo red & blue cloth divided diagonally; lettered in gilt.Allabahad 1891. First Indian edition.<br/><br/> A better than usual copy the binding spotted but soundwith the Wheeler & Co. rubberstamp on the front flyleaf.<br/><br/> Wheeler unknown books
1891200923Allabahad: Wheeler 1891. First. hardcover. fine. Tall thin 8vo finely bound in full brown morocco with rosettes & garland encircling the letter "K"; original cloth covers bound in. Allabahad 1891. First Indian edition.<br/><br/> Ownership name on title & half title otherwise fine.<br/><br/> Wheeler unknown books
1891124119Allahabad: A. H. Wheeler & Co 1891. Rare first edition of this collection of letters published without Kipling's permission and so quickly suppressed. Octavo original publisher's decorated cloth. One of one thousand copies many of which were destroyed at Kipling's behest. In near fine condition. Ownership stamp. 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. A. H. Wheeler & Co hardcover books
1891120684Allahabad: A. H. Wheeler & Co 1891. Rare first edition of this collection of letters published without Kipling's permission and so quickly suppressed. Octavo original publisher's decorated cloth. One of one thousand copies many of which were destroyed at Kipling's behest. In very good 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. A. H. Wheeler & Co hardcover 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
