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1891121804London: Macmillan and Co 1891. First edition of Kipling's collection of short stories on the British in India. Octavo original cloth decorated in gilt. 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. Macmillan and Co hardcover
1891123804London: Macmillan and Co 1891. First edition of Kipling's collection of short stories on the British in India. Octavo original red cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel. In good condition. Ownership inscription. 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 hardcover
1891121804London: Macmillan and Co 1891. First edition of Kipling's collection of short stories on the British in India. Octavo original cloth decorated in gilt. 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. Macmillan and Co hardcover books
1891121480London: Ward Lock and Co. 1891. The January 1891 issue of Lippincott's Monthly Magazine containing the first appearance of Kipling's early novel The Light That Failed. Octavo original wrappers. In very good condition. Rare. Written when Rudyard Kipling was 26 years old The Light That Failed is semi-autobiographical; being based upon his own unrequited love for Florence Garrard. Most of the novel is set in London but many important events throughout the story occur in Sudan and Port Said. It follows the life of Dick Heldar an artist and painter who goes blind and his unrequited love for his childhood playmate Maisie. Though it was poorly received by critics the novel has remained in print for over a century. It was also adapted into a play two silent films as well as a drama film. Ward, Lock, and Co. unknown
1891832W43London: Ward Lock and Co. 1891 . First edition. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 9.5" by 6.5". Not stated. The first UK edition of Rudyard Kipling's first novel rebound in half calf from the original Lippincott's monthly magazine. The first UK edition of The Light That Failed by Rudyard Kipling in half calf binding. From the original Lippincott's Monthly Magazine. Dated January 1891. First published in the US in 1890. Rebound in leather. Includes the other works published in this issue as originally printed. Includes nine other works by various authors.The Lippincott's Monthly Magazine was an American based magazine and published original works many of which became literary successes. Alongside Kipling Lippincott's published Anthony Trollope Oscar Wilde and more. This is Nobel-Prize award winning English author Rudyard Kipling's first novel. In half calf binding with marbled boards. Externally very smart. There is some minor bumping to the head and tail of the spine and to the extremities which has resulted in some slight wear to the leather in these areas. The front hinge is slightly strained. The pages are bright and clean with the occasional spot. Very Good Indeed Ward, Lock and Co. hardcover
1891121480London: Ward Lock and Co. 1891. The January 1891 issue of Lippincott's Monthly Magazine containing the first appearance of Kipling's early novel The Light That Failed. Octavo original wrappers. In very good condition. Rare. Written when Rudyard Kipling was 26 years old The Light That Failed is semi-autobiographical; being based upon his own unrequited love for Florence Garrard. Most of the novel is set in London but many important events throughout the story occur in Sudan and Port Said. It follows the life of Dick Heldar an artist and painter who goes blind and his unrequited love for his childhood playmate Maisie. Though it was poorly received by critics the novel has remained in print for over a century. It was also adapted into a play two silent films as well as a drama film. Ward, Lock, and Co. unknown books
1891C219007London: The Ludgate 1891. Hardcover Hardcover. Very Good. Contemporary dark green cloth with gilt spine titles. 447pp. Illustrated. Covers slightly worn bump to top edge contents slightly age toned otherwise very good. Short fiction articles music and miscellany. The Ludgate, hardcover
1899RO60003012Macmillan & Co Ltd. 1899. In-8. Relié. Bon état, Couv. partiel. décollorée, Dos fané, Intérieur frais. 387 pages, hardcover. Some dampings on the first an the last pages.. . . . Classification Dewey : 420-Langue anglaise. Anglo-saxon
189352885London, Macmillan and Co., 1893. 8vo. In publisher's full blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine and gilt ornamentation to upper part of front board. Light wear to extremities, otherwise fine and clean. 365, (7) pp.
1899WRCLIT59076New York: Mansfield & Wessels 1899. Small octavo. Cloth backed burlap over boards stamped in red. Illustrations by Blanche Mcmanus. First edition in this format unauthorized. An unusually nice copy of a book often seen in anything but acceptable condition. STEWART p. 621. Mansfield & Wessels hardcover books
1898122064New York: M. F. Mansfield and Company 1898. First separate edition of Rudyard Kipling's Mandalay which was first collected in Barrack-Room Ballads and Other Verses in 1892. Octavo original publisher's decorated burlap. In near fine condition. M. F. Mansfield and Company unknown books
189871050London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1898. 8vo. ix 365 pp. Tree calf with gilt decoration to boards and spine and leather title labels to the latter. Gilt turn-ins and all edges gilt. Minor rubbing to spine and front board. Marbled endpapers. Internally clean. A nice copy. . Very Good. Full Tree Calf. Reprint. 1898. Macmillan and Co., Limited 1898 unknown
1893002103London: Macmillan & Co. 1893 1893. FIRST EDITION SIGNED. 1 vol. signed by Kipling on the title-page under his name bound in the publisher's original gilt stamped blue cloth engraved bookplate of A. P. Watt to front pastedown additionally signed by Watt on the front blank endleaf inner and outer hinges fine head and foot of spine fine internally clean and bright A VERY GOOD COPY. From the library of A. P. Watt literary agent to Rudyard Kipling. London: Macmillan & Co., 1893 hardcover
189335929London: Macmillan and Co 1893. 3rd printing. Cloth. Very Good. 1st edition 3rd printing November 1893. SIGNED. A Very Good copy. 8vo. end papers coated slate-blue. SIGNED by Kipling on the title page under his lined out name as is often seen. Tips a bit rubbed. Small blemish on the front board possibly by an old sticker.Binding slightly slanted back to front. Text clean and appropriately age-toned. Macmillan and Co unknown
189852400London: Macmillan and Co. 1898. 8vo. x 365 1 pp. Contemporary red half calf over marbled boards by Matthews & Brooke of Bradford spines with raised bands gilt lettered direct to two panels and with a gilt flower device repeated to the others marbled endpapers all edges gilt. Some discolouration and light wear to the spine and corners with a little loss of gilt else very good. Martindell 58. London: Macmillan and Co. unknown
1893123441London: Macmillan and Co. 1893. First English edition of this collection of Kipling's poems and tales. Octavo original cloth decorated in gilt. Association copy inscribed by Rudyard Kipling on the title page in the year of publication to his second cousin by marriage "Eliot sic Balestier from Rudyard Kipling Xmas. 93." The recipient Elliot Francis Balestier was the second cousin of Kipling's wife Caroline Balestier and her brother Wolcott with whom Kipling collaborated with for the novel The Naulahka: A Story Of East And West which he would later name his historic shingle style house in Dummerston Vermont after. In very good condition. A fine association exceptionally rare inscribed by Kipling. 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. hardcover
1896305709London : Macmillan and Co.Ltd. 1896. 1896 Reprint. Hardcover. Bookplate on front paste-down. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: ix 1 365 1 6p. ; 20cm. Subjects: English fiction. London : Macmillan and Co.Ltd. hardcover
189313381MEET MOWGLI MANY INVENTIONS Macmillan & Company 1893 first edition light wear to the spine extremities else a tight vg copy with the bookplate of fellow author Hansard Watt on the f.p.d. The beloved Mowgli from the authors famous JUNGLE TALES makes his first appearance in print in this volume in the short story IN THE RUKH. Macmillan & Company unknown
189352885London Macmillan and Co. 1893. 8vo. In publisher's full blue cloth with gilt lettering to spine and gilt ornamentation to upper part of front board. Light wear to extremities otherwise fine and clean. 365 7 pp. <br/><br/><em>First edition. </em> hardcover
1893000406London: MacMillan and Co 1893. FIRST EDITION first printing. Original pebbled blue cloth blind and gilt stamped vertical borders on front cover extending around the spine top edges untrimmed. Book is cocked front cover slightly discolored. ix i 365 & ipp. and 6pp. of ads. Stewart 118. Overall in GOOD condition. UncleAndy. First Edition. Full Cloth. Good. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Hardcover. MacMillan and Co Hardcover
1893223301<p>Octavo. 6 pages publisher's advertisements at end. Original gilt stamped blue cloth. Inner hinges cracking else fine. No signatures or bookplates. Enclosed in a 1/2 red morocco slipcase. Stewart 118. Livingston 100.</p> Macmillan and Co. hardcover
189305283D. Appleton and Co. 1893. Cloth. Good. Smaller sturdy book red cloth gilt lettering on front bright dulled on slightly faded spine a centaur-like illustration on front with gilt lettering covers stained. Near Very Good. <br/> <br/> D. Appleton and Co. hardcover
1893BB1084London: Macmillan and Co. 1893. 1st Edition . Blue cloth. Fine. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. ix 1 blank 365 1 blank 6 ads pp. An attractive gilt pattern along top front binding. Back hinge cracked but firm. A little cocked as often. <br/> <br/> Macmillan and Co. hardcover
189317938London:: Macmillan and Co. 1893. First edition. original blue gilt cloth. Old ink signature on half-title; a bright attractive near fine copy; very slightly shelf-slanted. 8vo. Macmillan and Co., hardcover
18937548London: Macmillan 1893 Dark blue cloth stamped in gilt and blind. Octavo. Lower corners lightly bumped spine a trifle cocked. A very good bright copy. Macmillan, hardcover