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1889ref. 100206Allahabad: A.H. Wheeler & Co. 1889. 1889. Fair. - Quarto 8-11/16 inches high by 5-7/16 inches wide. Softcover bound in greyish-green pictorial wrappers with the lettering in black. The front cover is detached and the spine has perished and is thus lacking. The front wrapper is heavily chipped with large pieces out and with tape repairs on the verso. The rear cover is chipped and soiled aith pieces out from the edges. Both covers are fragile and will easily chip. Collation: 5 leaves pp. 100 i leaf: advertisements with "Opinions of the Press" on verso title page with "REPRINTED IN CHIEF FROM THE 'WEEK'S NEWS.'" on verso Dedication Preface Contents 5 leaves; text pp. 1 - 97 p. 98 being blank; "L'Envoi" p. 99 p. 100 being blank; "Opinions of the Press" with advertisements on verso 1 leaf. There is offsetting to the first leaf from the bookplate and some minor slight chipping and minor creases to the corners to the first few pages with offsetting to the last page from the rear cover. Second Indian edition. Stewart 29; Richards 39. From the library of Edmund Gosse with his bookplate on the verso of the front wrapper. Inscribed & signed on the first page "Edmund Gosse from J.A. Symonds". "Gosse was happily married for over 50 years and had three children but did acknowledge to John Addington Symonds around the time Symonds was working on A Problem in Modern Ethics that he was attracted to men thus confirming the suspicions Symonds had voiced earlier. 'Either way I entirely deeply sympathize with you. Years ago I wanted to write to you about all this' Gosse wrote to Symonds 'and withdrew through cowardice. I have had a very fortunate life but there has been this obstinate twist in it! I have reached a quieter time--some beginnings of that Sophoclean period when the wild beast dies. He is not dead but tamer; I understand him & the trick of his claws.' Gosse had love affairs possibly not consummated with a school friend John Blaikie and the handsome young sculptor Wiiliam Hamo Thornycroft.After Symonds' death Gosse burnt all of Symonds' letters and diaries and papers that had been bequeathed to him." Quoted from the LGBT Archive in the UK. Allahabad: A.H. Wheeler & Co., 1889. paperback
ref. 06188London: Macmillan & Co. Limited 1903. Beauty That Hath Terror in It" The Detmold Brothers' Sublime and Unsettling Vision of The Jungle Book The Magnificent Original 1903 Folio Portfolio with Sixteen Superb Color Plates KIPLING Rudyard. DETMOLD Maurice & Edward J. illustrators. Sixteen Illustrations of Subjects from Kipling's "Jungle Book" by Messrs. Maurice & Edward Detmold. London: Macmillan & Co. Limited 1903. First edition. Reportedly limited to 500 copies for England and America. Folio 21 3/8 x 15 1/2 inches; 543 x 394 mm. Title-page contents leaf and sixteen magnificent color plates tipped onto white boards within gray window mounts each accompanied by a protective cover sheet bearing the title and a short extract from Kipling's text. Title-page and list of illustrations expertly repaired at folds; second plate description with short marginal tear; some light foxing to text leaves and mounts only. The plates themselves are remarkably clean fresh and beautifully preserved. Original publisher's green cloth portfolio front cover decoratively stamped and lettered in gilt retaining one of the two original green silk ties. An excellent example of one of the most magnificent and celebrated achievements of Edwardian book illustration exceptionally scarce complete with all sixteen plates. Published in 1903 when the extraordinary twin brothers Maurice and Edward Julius Detmold were just twenty years old this monumental portfolio represents the culmination of their artistic collaboration and one of the finest visual interpretations of Rudyard Kipling's The Jungle Book ever produced. The sixteen superb compositions reveal an astonishing maturity of conception and execution. Combining meticulous natural history observation with an intensely personal decorative imagination the Detmolds created a world at once beautiful mysterious and faintly menacing in which the distinction between the natural and the supernatural seems perpetually uncertain. Animals are rendered with extraordinary anatomical precision their musculature fur scales and movement observed with almost scientific exactitude. Yet these are far more than zoological studies. Wolves possess an almost monumental dignity; panthers move with a sinister effortless grace; serpents coil with hypnotic inevitability; and the great tiger Shere Khan emerges as an embodiment of majestic and terrifying power. The brothers' remarkable understanding of animal character is matched by their sensitivity to atmosphere and composition. Their creatures appear not merely as participants in Kipling's narratives but as independent beings endowed with intelligence memory and an almost human consciousness. Particularly striking are the representations of Mowgli whose slender youthful figure is repeatedly contrasted with the formidable creatures surrounding him. His vulnerability is balanced by a quiet assurance suggesting his extraordinary position between the human and animal worlds. The Detmolds avoid the sentimentality often associated with illustrations of childhood instead emphasizing Mowgli's intimate identification with the jungle and its inhabitants. In the celebrated scenes depicting Bagheera Baloo Akela and the Monkey People the artists achieve an extraordinary balance between narrative drama and decorative design. The Monkey People particularly in their ruined architectural surroundings are among the most unsettling creations in the series their restless gestures and grotesque attitudes suggesting a strange parody of human society. Equally remarkable is the brothers' use of color. Their sumptuous yet carefully controlled palette of burnished browns smoky grays subdued greens and golden ochres lends the compositions an almost dreamlike quality. Subtle gradations of tone together with intricate patterns of foliage fur and stone produce a richness and unity of design seldom equaled in contemporary illustration. The original large-format plates possess a depth delicacy and painterly quality that cannot be fully appreciated in the considerably reduced reproductions of the later book edition of 1908. Presented individually within their original window mounts they have the presence and visual authority of original watercolors. Indeed so successful were these images as independent works of art that many portfolios were subsequently broken up their individual plates removed for framing. The survival of a complete portfolio particularly one retaining its original publisher's cloth case and with the plates in such fresh condition is consequently especially desirable. The contemporary critical reception was enthusiastic. Reviewing the London exhibition of the original paintings the Manchester Guardian of November 5 1903 declared that the brothers: "are able to prevent their work from ever sinking to the level of mere illustration". The reviewer particularly admired the depiction of the Monkey People in the Cold Lairs describing it as: "full of character subtle observation and invention". Of the representation of Bagheera in Mowgli and the Red Flower the reviewer memorably observed that it possessed: "something of that beauty which hath terror in it". The same review praised the convincing and engaging portrayals of Baloo Nag Kaa and Akela recognizing in the Detmolds' work an extraordinary fusion of imaginative invention and naturalistic observation. A report published in the New York Times on December 5 1903 stated that the edition was strictly limited to 500 copies for England and America emphasizing the exclusivity of this magnificent production from the outset. The portfolio is particularly significant in the history of the Detmold brothers' careers. Born in 1883 Maurice and Edward developed their exceptional artistic talents together displaying an early and remarkable aptitude for the representation of birds animals and the natural world. Their close collaboration produced some of the most distinctive illustrated publications of the opening years of the twentieth century. Tragically Maurice took his own life in 1908 bringing their artistic partnership to a premature end. Edward continued to enjoy a distinguished career as an illustrator but the works produced jointly by the brothers retain a unique place in the history of British illustration. As Richard Dalby observed the paintings were admired for their realistic detail and decorative arrangement while Diana Johnson identified the extraordinary tension between their scientific naturalism and ornamental imagination a combination capable of producing images both fanciful and profoundly disturbing. A masterpiece of the Golden Age of Illustration this spectacular portfolio stands among the finest achievements of the Detmold brothers and one of the most beautiful and psychologically compelling interpretations of Kipling's immortal jungle stories. Complete examples of the original 1903 folio portfolio are increasingly difficult to obtain and the present copy with all sixteen plates clean and fresh and preserved in its original gilt-decorated publisher's portfolio is an especially attractive survival. London: Macmillan & Co., Limited, 1903 unknown
1944ref. 310968Garden City New York: Doubleday Page later Doran & Company 1944. First American copyright editions generally published in editions of 50-75 copies. 76 vols. 8vo. Publisher's printed stapled wrappers printed in green or black. Light foxing and shelfwear to wrappers. Navy blue cloth folding box. First American copyright editions generally published in editions of 50-75 copies. 76 vols. 8vo. A substantial collection of Kipling American copyright editions comprising 57 of the 74 such editions published from 1910-1944. All of the multi-part issues - The New Army 6 parts The Fringes of the Fleet 6 parts Tales of "The Trade" 3 parts Destroyers at Jutland 4 parts - are complete save for The War in the Mountains 5 parts which is missing the first part. A complete listing available on request. "Contributing to the multiplicity of editions was the failure of the United States to enact international copyright protection until 1891 resulting in some American issues being the "true firsts" of Kipling's books. And while Kipling's trade editions soon began to be published in large numbers after the American international copyright law's foundation date of July 1 1891 his London literary agent A.P. Watt and his New York publisher Frank N. Doubleday made extensive use of limited printings - as few as 8 to 25 copies - to establish copyright in each country" David Alan Richards "Collecting Kipling". Provenance: Frank Nelson Doubleday Doubleday, Page [later Doran] & Company unknown
1894ref. 339632London: Macmillan 1894. First. hardcover. near fine. Illustrated by J.L. Kipling & others. 2 vols. blue cloth with cover design & lettering in gilt; all edges gilt with dark green coated endpapers. London: Macmillan 1894-1895. First Editions. A nice tight set with minimal binding wear & dulled gilt on the first volume. Housed in a custom cloth clamshell case. Macmillan unknown
1894ref. 330918London: Macmillan 1894. First. hardcover. Illustrated by J.L. Kipling & others. 2 volumes. 8vo blue cloth with cover design & lettering in gilt all edges gilt. London: Macmillan 1894-1895. First Editions. A tight set with light rubbing on the bindings leaving the gilt somewhat dulled; bookplate. Preserved in a 1/2 leather double slipcase with Jean Hersholt bookplates. Macmillan unknown
1930ref. 194312New York: Doubleday Doran & Company Inc. 1930. The finest collected edition of Kipling's poetry First American signed limited edition number 11 of 537 sets signed and numbered by the author in the first volume 525 of which were for sale. It was preceded by the British signed limited edition published the previous year in which Richards notes that according to the Kipling Journal for January 1930 the text was revised throughout by the author "with numerous emendations and explanatory subheadings". The edition includes some previously unpublished material six additional poems in the "The Muse Among the Motors" together with a new act and additional notes for "The Marrèd Drives of Windsor". 3 vols quarto 260 x 190 mm. Facsimile manuscript with tissue guard in vol. I title pages printed in red and black. Contemporary red three-quarter morocco by the French Binders New York spines lettered in gilt compartments bordered in gilt red marbled sides brown marbled endpapers top edges gilt others untrimmed. A few small marks to bindings. A bright set. Richards A396; Stewart 575. unknown
1909ref. 121500London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1909. First British edition of Kipling's Actions and Reactions signed and lengthily inscribed by him with a poem. Octavo original cloth with gilt elephant emblem to the front panel. Presentation copy signed and inscribed by Rudyard Kipling with a verse from his poem The Press "To RD Rudyard Kipling. Who once had served to the sultry hour when roaring like a gale The Harrild and the Hoe devour The league-long paper bale And has lit his pipe in the morning calm That follows the midnight stress - He has sold his heart to the old black art Men call the daily press R.K." In very good condition. Rare and desirable signed and 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., Limited hardcover books
1902ref. 190118London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1902. His sole self-illustrated book First edition of Kipling's famous collection of 12 stories and 12 poems including "How the Camel Got His Hump" and "How the Leopard Got His Spots". "The stories told with Kipling's oratorical diction and whimsical humour clearly increase in complexity as the book progresses" Grolier. Octavo. With 12 black and white illustrations by the author. Finely bound by the Chelsea Bindery in crimson morocco spine lettered and decorated gilt raised bands single rule to boards gilt onlay of elephant and snake to front board twin rule to turn-ins blue endpapers gilt edges. A fine copy. Grolier Children's 100 57; Martindell 99; Richards A181; Stewart 260. hardcover
1910ref. 196041London: Macmillan and Co. Ltd 1910. Yours is the Earth and everything that's in it First edition in the rare jacket of the book which collects Kipling's poem "If" for the first time. Kipling composed the poem in 1895 as a tribute to Leander Starr Jameson following his failed raid against the Boers. It was published here on 4 October shortly after its first appearance in the October 1910 issue of the American Magazine. It was immediately popular and remains Kipling's most enduring poem. This collection of verses and stories is a continuation of Puck of Pook's Hill 1906. Octavo. With 4 plates by Frank Craig. Title page printed in red and black. Publisher's 2 pp. of advertisements at rear. Original red cloth spine lettered in gilt embossed central roundel of Ganesha to front cover in gilt top edge gilt. With dust jacket. Cloth sharp a couple of bumps to foot of spine foxing to endpapers and edges; jacket lightly chipped at extremities short split to rear fold spine a little toned flaps unpriced as issued: a very good copy in very good jacket. Martindell 125; Richards A242; Stewart 329. hardcover
1894ref. 193167London: Macmillan and Co. 1894 & 1895. A beautifully presented pair First editions in book form. Kipling's adventurous stories were based on folk tales learned during his childhood in India. The Jungle Book was serialized between 1893 and 1894 and became increasingly popular upon its publication as a book prompting calls for a second instalment. The Second Jungle Book completed the Mowgli saga with five stories that "are essential to its emotional rounding-out" Grolier. 2 works octavo 180 x 199 mm. Half-tone frontispiece with tissue guard in Jungle Book both works with illustrations by William Henry Drake Paul Frenzeny and John Lockwood Kipling. Later 20th-century blue crushed morocco for the London bookseller Charles J. Sawyer spines lettered in gilt single gilt fillet framing compartments and boards small gilt roundels of elephants in profile to front boards double gilt fillet to turn-ins marbled endpapers gilt edges. Ownership inscription contemporary with binding to half-title of the second volume. Bindings bright and unblemished very mild foxing. A near-fine set. Grolier Children's 100 52; Martindell 54 & 56; Richards A76 & A85. hardcover
ref. 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
ref. 06177Lahore : The Civil and Military Gazette Press 1886. First Edition of Kipling's First Published Book - Departmental Ditties KIPLING Rudyard. Departmental Ditties and Other Verses. Lahore: The Civil and Military Gazette Press 1886. First edition of Kipling's first published book. Narrow octavo 10 3/4 x 4 1/4 inches; 273 x 107 mm. Twenty-nine unnumbered leaves. Publisher's tan printed wrappers stapled as issued and imitating the form of an Indian civil service envelope complete with overlapping flap. There is an ink inscription at the bottom of the front wrapper "E.R.P to M.C.P." Light soiling to wrappers edge of front wrapper and flap with some light wear. The pink ribbon that originally passed through the slit on the flap is now lacking the flap itself and its very vulnerable hinge to the overlapping flap is unrestored and intact. Bookplate of Roger H. West and old booksellers description pasted onto blank verso of penultimate verse Giffen's Debt. Over-opened between penultimate and last leaf. Contained in a red cloth chemise which in turn is housed in a full red morocco slipcase smooth spine lettered in gilt. Aside from the aforementioned minor flaws this is still an exceptionally good unrestored copy. First edition of Kipling's debut published work. His previous writings had either been privately printed issued as offprints or included in collaborative books. At the time Kipling was serving as sub-editor of the Civil and Military Gazette an English-language newspaper based in Lahore that covered the lives of the Civil Service and the Indian Army in Punjab. His position combined with his family's social standing afforded him numerous opportunities to observe and explore the full spectrum of life in India. From an early age Kipling had been captivated by the vibrant and diverse world of native India and his keen observational skills allowed him to vividly capture its essence. As his engagement with journalism deepened he frequently filled the newspaper's pages with prose sketches and light verse. Eventually he began inserting his own poems under the title Departmental Ditties into the newspaper culminating in the publication of this edition designed to resemble a bundle of civil service memoranda. Livingston 10; Richards A7; Stewart 8. Lahore : The Civil and Military Gazette Press, 1886 unknown
ref. 121314London Macmillan and Co. 1894; 1895. . First editions first printing; 2 vols 8vo 18.5 x 13 cm; richly illustrated with historiated initials head and tail-piece vignettes and full page plates tipped-in typewritten letter signed by Kipling publisher's ads to rear of second work previous ownership in pen to front free endpaper and to title of first work a little toned and slightly soiled; 20th-century blue morocco gilt by Riviere & Son pictorial onlaid morocco vignettes to upper covers within gilt arabesque borders gilt spines in 6 compartments rebacked preserving the original spines original publisher's blue cloth covers and spines bound in at rear of each vol. silk doublures frayed with areas of loss spines and extremities rubbed with slight loss housed in a custom-made blue cloth felt-lined slipcase; vi 2 212; 6 238 2 adspp. A handsome set of the first editions first printings of Kipling's classic two-novel series The Jungle Book and its sequel The Second Jungle Book bound by Riviere & Son in onlaid pictorial blue morocco gilt with a tipped-in typewritten letter signed by Kipling. London, Macmillan and Co., 1894; 1895. hardcover
ref. 23763London: Macmillan and Company Ltd. 1894 & 1895. First edition in book form first printing of both volumes. First edition in book form first printing of both volumes. With the tipped in signature of Rudyard Kipling. Bound by Bayntun-Riviere in full navy blue morocco illustrated and ruled in gilt to the upper and lower boards; five raised bands gilt ruled and illustrated compartments titles in gilt to the spines. Gilt decorated board edges inner dentelles triple ruled in gilt. Marbled endpapers. All edges gilt. Publisher's original cloth bound in at the rear of each volume. 'The Jungle Book' with an engraved frontispiece by William Henry Drake complete with tissue guard as issued and many illustrations throughout the text by the author's father John Lockwood Kipling William Henry Drake and Paul Frenzeny. 'The Second Jungle Book' with numerous illustrations throughout the text by John Lockwood Kipling and a single page of publisher's adverts at the rear as issued. A fine set the bindings square and tight without fading or wear. The contents are clean and bright throughout without foxing or previous owner's inscriptions. Both volumes are housed in a blue cloth ribbon pull slipcase. Tipped in at the front free endpaper of The Jungle Book is a slip of paper signed in black ink by the Nobel Prize winning author Rudyard Kipling. A beautifully presented and appealing set of this classic of nineteenth-century children's literature charting the adventures of the "man-cub" Mowgli and his jungle-dwelling friends. Further details and images for any of the items listed are available on request. All items are catalogued by humans. Lucius Books welcomes direct contact with our customers. London: Macmillan and Company Ltd. 1894 & 1895 hardcover
1907ref. 122083New York: Doubleday Page & Company 1907. First edition of Kipling's collected verse inscribed by him to President Theodore Roosevelt's son Kermit Roosevelt. Octavo original cloth with gilt titles to the spine and front panel. Association copy signed and inscribed by Rudyard Kipling with a line from The Feet of the Young Men to Kermit Roosevelt on the title page "Rudyard Kipling Bolemons: August 4. 1912: "now the young men go to dance before the Trues." RK." With Roosevelts ownership inscription to the title page "Kermit Roosevelt March 23 1909" and his daughter Belle Kermit Roosevelt's bookplate to the pastedown. American businessman and writer Kermit Roosevelt was a graduate of Harvard College served in both World Wars in World War I with both the British and American armies and explored two continents with his father Theodore Roosevelt. One of Roosevelt's most popular books Through the Brazilian Wilderness recounted their father and son expedition to the Brazilian Jungle which would become known as the Roosevelt-Rondon Scientific Expedition. In 1909 the year of Kermit's ownership inscription in the present volume he and his father undertook a year-long expedition in Africa funded by the Smithsonian Institution. After this trip and a swing through Europe Kermit returned to Harvard and completed four years of study in two and a half years graduating with the Class of 1912 the year of Kipling's inscription. In very good condition. A unique association. 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
1897ref. 1307371897. KIPLING Rudyard. The Writings in Prose and Verse. London: Macmillan 1897-1938. Thirty-eight volumes. Octavo modern three-quarter red calf raised bands elaborately gilt-decorated spines blue morocco spine labels marbled endpapers top edges gilt uncut and partly unopened. $7000.Limited ""Edition de Luxe one of 1050 sets of KiplingÕs writings in poetry and prose handsomely bound by Bayntun-Riviere.Contains Kiplings's poetry novels stories travel writings children's tales military tales and essays. In 1907 Kipling became the first English writer to receive the Nobel Prize. Scattered light foxing to some volumes mostly earlier; binding fresh and fine. hardcover
1894ref. 149681London: Macmillan 1894-95. First editions of both volumes of The Jungle Book. Octavo two volumes original blue cloth decorated and lettered in gilt all edges gilt engraved tissue-guarded frontispiece illustrated by J. L. Kipling W.H. Drake and P. Frenzeny. In near fine condition with light rubbing to the extremities. Near ownership inscriptions. An exceptional example. The Jungle Book is a collection of fables which provide moral instruction by using animals anthropomorphically. Each story begins and ends with a verse and the original publications contain some illustrations created by Rudyard's father John Lockwood Kipling. The inspiration for the book is evident. Kipling was born in India and he spent his childhood there. Interestingly Kipling wrote these stories when he lived in Vermont. The Jungle Book is used to develop the morale of the junior element of the Scouting movement "The Cub Scouts". The name of the head wolf "Akela" has been traditionally given to each Cub Scout pack leader. At least fifteen movies were released based on Kipling's stories beginning with Elephant Boy in 1937. A live-action anticipated version of Jungle Book will be released in October of 2018 by Warner Brothers. Macmillan hardcover
1909ref. 120708New York: Doubleday Page & Co 1909. Scarce separate edition of Kipling's song for the Boy Scouts. Octavo original wrappers. One of only 20 copies printed by Doubleday for copyright purposes. In near fine condition. Bookplate. Housed in a custom half morocco and chemise case. Scarce. 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 & Co unknown books
1895ref. 23327London: Macmillan 1895. First English editions first impression. With decorations by J. Lockwood Kipling. 2 vols. 8vo. Blue gilt-pictorial cloth. Fine bright copies the second volume in the RARE PICTORIAL DUST-JACKET with one-inch chip from top and bottom of spine piece missing from upper inner corner of front panel which is detached from spine. RARE THUS. First English editions first impression. With decorations by J. Lockwood Kipling. 2 vols. 8vo. Fine copies of both volumes of Kipling's The Jungle Book the second volume in the rare dust jacket. Grolier/Kipling 185 & 197; Stewart 123 & 132; Richards A76 & A85 Macmillan unknown books
1894ref. 1907121The Century Co 1894. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Very Good/Very Good. Two volumes. The Jungle Book is a first US edition and contains an original watercolor by the illustrator William Henry Drake. Book in very good condition. The Second Jungle Book is also a first US edition and includes the first edition dust jacket. Both books are housed in custom-made matching slipcases. The Century Co hardcover books
1930ref. 0028631930 Lausanne, Gonin et Cie, 1930. Trois volumes dont deux grand in-quarto (252 X 314 mm) en feuilles sous couverture blanche illustrée d'un bois gravé en couleurs sur le premier plat, chemise demi-toile grise, vignette de titre au dos, étui de l'éditeur et un volume grand in-quarto de 15 planches sous chemise papier à rabats, chemise demi-toile grise de l'éditeur. Tome I : 267 pages, (1) page, (1) f. blanc, (1) f. de table des illustrations, (2) ff. blancs ; Tome II : 263 pages, (1) page, (1) f. blanc, (2) ff. de table des illustrations et achevé d'imprimer, (1) f. blanc [&] suite de 15 planches. Petit manque de papier sur un plat de la chemise de la suite.
1909ref. 120708New York: Doubleday Page & Co 1909. Scarce separate edition of Kipling's song for the Boy Scouts. Octavo original wrappers. One of only 20 copies printed by Doubleday for copyright purposes. In near fine condition. Bookplate. Housed in a custom half morocco and chemise case. Scarce. 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 & Co unknown
1897ref. 374815London: Macmillan 1897. First English edition. 22 illustrations by I. W. Taber. 245 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. Original gilt stamped blue cloth with vignette of fishermen black endpapers a.e.g. Complete with original dust jacket in very good condition lightly yellowed at spine with some archival mending. W. C. Thomas bookplate to front pastedown; minimal foxing to prelims. Taber I.W. First English edition. 22 illustrations by I. W. Taber. 245 pp. 1 vols. 8vo. A charming copy with the rare dust jacket of Kipling's only novel set in the United States following the son of a Californian millionaire who stumbles into his adventure by falling overboard and being rescued by a fishing vessel. Teddy Roosevelt praised the book in 1900 for describing "in the liveliest way just what a boy should be and do." Stewart 160; Livingston 136; Richards A103 Macmillan unknown
1886ref. 140941952Lahore: Civil and Military Press Gazette 1886. First Edition. Very Good. First edition of Kipling's first published book. Bound in publisher's original tan printed wrappers imitating the form of an Indian civil service envelope with an overlapping flap. Wear to spine and a short split at the bottom end of the overlapping flap fold. Kipling was serving as sub-editor of the Civil and Military Gazette and this volume collects his poetry which was published in the paper. Housed in a chemise custom dark blue straight grain morocco slipcase. Civil and Military Press Gazette unknown
1941ref. 155599New York: Doubleday Doran & Company Inc. 1941. The definitive text of his works signed by Kipling The Burwash edition number 892 of 1010 copies signed by the author on the limitation leaf in volume I as issued; the final and definitive text of Kipling's works. In the final years of his life Kipling undertook a complete revision of his works. These definitive revised texts were published with different arrangement of materials as the Sussex edition in Britain and the Burwash edition in the US. Both sets were posthumously published using sheets signed by Kipling before his death in 1936. 28 vols octavo. Illustrated frontispieces. Attractively bound in recent burgundy half morocco spines lettered in gilt with centre tools raised bands burgundy cloth sides with gilt vignettes original endpapers with Kipling's monogram top edges gilt others untrimmed. Original coated endpapers a little rubbed the occasional minor blemish an excellent set. hardcover
