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1920réf. 2481Book Description This Little Leather Library volume brings together two of Rudyard Kipling's notable short works: At the End of the Passage: A haunting tale of colonial India where four men—isolated and burdened by the oppressive climate—struggle with fatigue fear and the psychological toll of empire. Blending realism with supernatural undertones Kipling explores themes of loneliness mortality and the fragility of the human mind. The Mutiny of the Mavericks: A lighter satirical story set in the world of Anglo-Indian journalism. It depicts the chaos and rivalry among newspaper editors offering a humorous yet pointed look at ambition politics and the press. Together these stories showcase Kipling's range—from dark psychological drama to sharp social satire—and his enduring ability to capture the complexities of colonial life. This edition was published by the Little Leather Library between 1920 and 1924 part of their celebrated series of pocket-sized classics. Bound in imitation leather these volumes were designed to make literature affordable and portable reaching millions of readers in early 20th-century America. 📚 Publication Details Title At the End of the Passage and The Mutiny of the Mavericks Author Rudyard Kipling Publisher Little Leather Library Year 1920–1924 approximate issue period Language English Format Pocket-sized edition imitation leather binding ✨ Context & Market Position This edition is part of the Little Leather Library series a landmark in early 20th-century publishing history. Collectors value these volumes for their charm portability and cultural role in democratizing literature. For resale positioning emphasize: Collectible status: Scarce pocket edition pairing two contrasting Kipling stories. Literary appeal: A blend of psychological intensity and satirical wit showcasing Kipling's versatility. Series connection: Part of the iconic Little Leather Library line sought after by vintage book collectors. Little Leather Library
1893réf. 003865New York: Macmillan Company 1893. 5th or later Edition. Hardcover. Very Good. Ballads and Barrack Room Ballads" by Rudyard Kipling. New edition stated on title page. Published by Macmillan Company New York 1893. Measures 5" x 7.25" 217 pages. The book is in very good condition. Top edge gilt. The boards are well preserved with light shelf wear. The spine is sun faded. Gilt illustration on front board and lettering on the spine are still bright and vibrant. The book is slightly cocked with an overbite. Previous owner's inscription dated 1894 on the front endpaper. The interior is fresh and well preserved. The binding is solid. Please view the many other rare titles available for purchase at our store. We are always interested in purchasing individual or collections of fine books. Inventory #K1-27. Macmillan Company hardcover
1920réf. 2476Book Description Rudyard Kipling's City of Dreadful Night is a vivid and atmospheric sketch of colonial India first published in 1888. In this work Kipling describes the oppressive heat crowded streets and haunting atmosphere of Lahore at night blending journalistic observation with literary flair. The piece captures both the gritty realism of urban life and Kipling's fascination with the cultural contrasts of the British Raj. This edition was issued by the Little Leather Library between 1920 and 1924 part of their celebrated series of pocket-sized classics. Bound in imitation leather these volumes were designed to make literature affordable and portable bringing timeless works to a mass audience in early 20th-century America. Key features include: Colonial setting: A striking portrayal of Lahore's nocturnal life under the Raj. Compact collectible format: Pocket-sized imitation leather binding typical of the Little Leather Library series. Historical significance: Reflects Kipling's early mastery of descriptive prose and his role as a chronicler of Anglo-Indian life. Enduring appeal: Continues to resonate with readers for its atmosphere cultural insight and literary craftsmanship. 📚 Publication Details Title City of Dreadful Night Author Rudyard Kipling Publisher Little Leather Library Year 1920–1924 approximate issue period Language English Format Pocket-sized edition imitation leather binding ✨ Context & Market Position This edition is part of the Little Leather Library series a landmark in early 20th-century publishing history. Collectors value these volumes for their charm portability and cultural role in democratizing literature. For resale positioning emphasize: Collectible status: Scarce pocket edition of Kipling's atmospheric Indian sketch. Literary appeal: A fine example of Kipling's descriptive power and colonial-era perspective. Series connection: Part of the iconic Little Leather Library line sought after by vintage book collectors. Little Leather Library
1908réf. 115398Macmillan 1908. Softcover. Very good/No jacket. leather binding worn along edges. Gift inscription on half-title page. Macmillan unknown
réf. 70-4780New York: Doubleday Page & Company 1926. Dust Jacket. Good. Toning along spine panel and flap folds. Rubbing and general wear. Price unclipped. This is only the Dust Jacket and does not include the book. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1926 unknown
réf. 70-4794New York: Doubleday Page & Company 1926. Dust Jacket. Good. Slight tear in top and bottom edge; light staining and spotting on rear panel; some wear to jacket near the flap fold on verso and loss on bottom front panel edge. Price unclipped. This is only the Dust Jacket and does not include the book. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1926 unknown
réf. 70-4782New York: Doubleday Page & Company 1926. Dust Jacket. Good. Mild toning along flap folds and spine panel; loss in front flap. This is only the Dust Jacket and does not include the book. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1926 unknown
réf. 70-4792New York: Doubleday Page & Co. 1926. Dust Jacket. Good. Moderate abrasion near the illustration on the rear flap; small tear at head of spine. Price unclipped.This is only the Dust Jacket and does not include the book. New York: Doubleday, Page & Co., 1926 unknown
réf. 70-4793New York: Doubleday Doran 1926. Dust Jacket. Very Good. Minor rubbing along spine fold; general rubbing at panel folds; light foxing near spine hinge and flap folds; wear at tail of spine. Price unclipped. This is only the Dust Jacket and does not include the book. New York: Doubleday, Doran, 1926 unknown
réf. 70-4789New York: Doubleday Doran 1926. Dust Jacket. Good. Ceasing and wrinkling throughout. Wear at top and bottom edges with minor rips. One inch tear at bottom of flap on verso. Price unclipped. This is only the Dust Jacket and does not include the book. New York: Doubleday, Doran, 1926 unknown
réf. 70-4785New York: Doubleday Doran 1926. Dust Jacket. Very Good. Minor toning on verso along fold. Crease along spine. Price unclipped. This is only the Dust Jacket and does not include the book. New York: Doubleday, Doran, 1926 unknown
réf. 70-4784New York: Doubleday Doran 1926. Dust Jacket. Good. Wear across surface especially along flap at verso. Price unclipped. This is only the Dust Jacket and does not include the book. New York: Doubleday, Doran, 1926 unknown
réf. 70-4786New York: Doubleday Doran 1926. Dust Jacket. Very Good. Vertical crease along length of spine else fine. Price unclipped. This is only the Dust Jacket and does not include the book. New York: Doubleday, Doran, 1926 unknown
réf. 70-4783New York: Doubleday Page & Company 1926. Dust Jacket. Good. Loss in spine lower edge and front flap. Toning around flap folds and edges. Price unclipped. This is only the Dust Jacket and does not include the book. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1926 unknown
réf. 70-4788New York: Doubleday Doran 1926. Dust Jacket. Very Good. Price unclipped. This is only the Dust Jacket and does not include the book. New York: Doubleday, Doran, 1926 unknown
réf. 70-4779New York: Doubleday Doran 1926. Dust Jacket. Good. Small tear at head of spine; tear near tail of spine; general wear. Price unclipped. This is only the Dust Jacket and does not include the book. New York: Doubleday, Doran, 1926 unknown
réf. 70-4795New York: Doubleday Page & Company 1926. Dust Jacket. Good. Losses in bottom edge; mild browning along folds and upper edge of rear panel; wear along bottom edge; stains on rear panel near the promotional blurb. Price unclipped. This is only the Dust Jacket and does not include the book. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1926 unknown
réf. 70-4787New York: Doubleday Doran 1926. Dust Jacket. Very Good. Light wear along top edge else fine. Price unclipped. This is only the Dust Jacket and does not include the book. New York: Doubleday, Doran, 1926 unknown
réf. 70-4790New York: Doubleday Page & Co. 1926. Dust Jacket. Very Good. Loss in bottom front corner along flap; toning along edges. Price unclipped. This is only the Dust Jacket and does not include the book. New York: Doubleday, Page & Co., 1926 unknown
réf. 70-4781New York: Doubleday Page & Company 1926. Dust Jacket. Good. 1 inch loss at spine center; small tears in the bottom and top edges; edge wear along flap folds and bottom edge. This is only the Dust Jacket and does not include the book. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1926 unknown
réf. 70-4796New York: Doubleday Page & Company 1926. Dust Jacket. Very Good. Light wear on top and bottom edges. Price unclipped. This is only the Dust Jacket and does not include the book. New York: Doubleday, Page & Company, 1926 unknown
réf. 70-4791New York: Doubleday Page & Co. 1926. Dust Jacket. Very Good. Light stain on spine; light edge wear and toning on verso. Price unclipped. This is only the Dust Jacket and does not include the book. New York: Doubleday, Page & Co., 1926 unknown
1931réf. 10287Cupples & Leon Company New York 1931. HC Good Brown cover with title in gilt. No writing in book. See photos as book marker to hold page yellowed small area on pages 110 and 111. Top of spine very small tear. See photos. Cupples & Leon Company hardcover
1954réf. 028076Librairie Delagrave 1954. Book. Illus. by Robert Dallet. Good. Cloth. 197 pages. Hardcover. Text in French. ILLUSTRATED Illustrated edition in black and white and color. Bumps to the corners including a fairly serious one to the upper right corner of the front board with some soiling to the dustjacket and a bit of spotting to the fore-edge. Else the binding is tight with no observed markings to the interior. Numerous small black and white line drawings reproduced with a handful of full page color illustrations by Robert Dallet. . Librairie Delagrave, Hardcover
1920réf. 2472Book Description Rudyard Kipling's Mulvaney Stories gathers together several of his celebrated tales featuring Private Terence Mulvaney one of the trio of soldiers alongside Ortheris and Learoyd who appear throughout Kipling's early fiction. Mulvaney the loquacious Irishman embodies both humor and pathos offering vivid insight into the life of common soldiers in the British Army during the late 19th century. These stories originally published in collections such as Plain Tales from the Hills and Soldiers Three combine Kipling's sharp ear for dialogue with his gift for storytelling. They explore themes of camaraderie duty colonial life and the human spirit making Mulvaney one of Kipling's most memorable characters. This edition was issued by the Little Leather Library Corporation between 1920 and 1924 part of their iconic series of pocket-sized classics. Bound in imitation leather these volumes were designed to make literature affordable and portable reaching millions of readers in early 20th-century America. Key features include: Character focus: Showcases Kipling's humorous and poignant portrayal of Private Mulvaney. Compact collectible format: Pocket-sized imitation leather binding typical of the Little Leather Library series. Historical significance: Reflects Kipling's early mastery of short fiction and the democratization of literature in the 1920s. Enduring appeal: A lively blend of wit realism and humanity that continues to resonate with readers. 📚 Publication Details Title Mulvaney Stories Author Rudyard Kipling Publisher Little Leather Library Corporation Year 1920–1924 approximate issue period Language English Format Pocket-sized edition imitation leather binding ✨ Context & Market Position This edition is part of the Little Leather Library series a landmark in early 20th-century publishing history. Collectors value these volumes for their charm portability and cultural role in bringing literature to a mass audience. For resale positioning emphasize: Collectible status: Scarce pocket edition of Kipling's soldier tales. Literary appeal: A fine introduction to Kipling's storytelling and his enduring character Mulvaney. Series connection: Part of the iconic Little Leather Library line sought after by vintage book collectors. Little Leather Library
