rif. 121375London Macmillan and Co. 1906. . First edition first printing; 8vo 200 x 140 mm; half title frontispiece title page nineteen illustrations in black & white unobtrusive ownership signature and date to font free endpaper spotting to prelims otherwise pages are clean despite usual age-toning small ink stain to p165 small 1 cm tear to p197; publisher's red cloth gilt- blocked medallion to front board gilt lettering to spine minor shelf wear otherwise very good condition; x 306pp 3 advertisements. A collection of ten short stories two young children encounter a mischievous sprite 'Puck'. He introduces them to historical and mythological figures which allow the author to explore themes of nationalism and identity. Set in the Sussex countryside it is worth noting that Kipling himself lived in Sussex for most of his adult life on returning to the motherland. It is more than apparent that he felt a deep connection to the landscape which clearly inspired his writing. Livingston 116 London, Macmillan and Co., 1906. hardcover
1904rif. 1100466London: MacMillan 1904. Book. Very Good. Cloth. First Edition. 8vo - over 7¾" - 9¾" tall. Not first state lettering on dj printed in black no advertisments. A bright firm copy with slight browning in a like dj. MacMillan Hardcover
1898rif. 752R55London: Macmillan And Co. 1898. First edition. Brochure/Pamphlet. Very Good Indeed. 8" by 5.5". None. A well-preserved first edition of this account of the Royal Navy at sea by Rudyard Kipling. Most renowned for 'The Jungle Book' 'Kim' and 'Just so Stories' Rudyard Kipling 1865-1936 is seen as a pioneer for the short story form and a classic author of children's fiction. He was born in India the inspiration behind a vast amount of his writings which include 'The Jungle Book' 'Just So Stories' and 'Kim'. He was awarded the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907 becoming the youngest ever recipient and first English language writer to do so.'A Fleet in Being' is a series of military articles on the subject of the Royal Navy in 1898.In the publisher's original paper wrap bindings with a pictorial cover. In paper wraps. Externally generally smart a touch of discolouration to the front board and spine with some loss to the paper of the tail of the spine and a chip to the head. Internally firmly bound pages bright and clean. Very Good Indeed Macmillan And Co. unknown
1919rif. 934T29London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1919-1927. Cloth. Very Good. 8" by 5.5". None. Four smart later editions of these collections of short stories from English writer Rudyard Kipling. Four volumes. Later editions. Written by Joseph Rudyard Kipling an English journalist novelist poet and short-story writer who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907. This set contains: Life's Handicap: Being Stories of Mine Own People 1919. With stories such as On Greenhow Hill Namgay Doola and Bertran and Bimi. Soldiers Three The Story of the Gadsbys In Black & White 1923. With stories such as The Main Guard Poor Dear Mamma and At Twenty-Two. The Day's Work 1927. With stories such as The Bridge-Builders A Walking Delegate and The Maltese Cat. Actions and Reactions 1927. With stories such as The Recall The Bees and the Flies and A Deal in Cotton. In the original red cloth binding. Externally smart with light rubbing and minor bumping to the extremities. Light fading to the spines with the odd small mark to the cloth. Front hinge starting but firm to Soldiers Three. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. Minor age toning to the endpapers with a contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Very Good Macmillan and Co., Limited hardcover
rif. Q-1572810343U.S. Games Systems Inc. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! U.S. Games Systems Inc paperback
1994rif. Q-0806515082Carol Publishing Group 1994-05-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Carol Publishing Group paperback
rif. Q-0451517164Signet Classics 2061-07-31. Mass Market Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Signet Classics paperback
1987rif. Q-0571147038Faber & Faber 1987-03-01. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Faber & Faber paperback
1976rif. Q-044802893XGrosset & Dunlap 1976-09-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Grosset & Dunlap hardcover
1987rif. Q-0140432825Penguin Classics 1987-06-02. Paperback. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Penguin Classics paperback
rif. Q-0385042450Doubleday 1956-06-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Doubleday hardcover
1995rif. COD-05668Folio Society 1995. hardcover. New. In shrink wrap. Folio Society hardcover
1987rif. Q-0681403144Longmeadow Press 1987-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Longmeadow Press hardcover
1972rif. Q-0850670535THE FOLIO SOCIETY 1972-01-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! THE FOLIO SOCIETY hardcover
rif. 116937686X.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
rif. 6101648327Benediction Classics . Papeback. New. pp. 750 Benediction Classics unknown
rif. 0385061331.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
rif. 9353440211.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
2002rif. Q-1572308311The Guilford Press 2002-07-25. Paperback. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! The Guilford Press paperback
rif. 4226935Puffin Classics. Unabridged. AudioCD. Used; Good. Simply Brit welcome to our online used book store where affordability meets great quality. Dive into a world of captivating reads without breaking the bank. We take pride in offering a wide selection of used books from classics to hidden gems ensuring theres something for every literary palate. All orders are shipped within 24 hours and our lightning fast-delivery within 48 hours coupled with our prompt customer service ensures a smooth journey from ordering to delivery. Discover the joy of reading with us your trusted source for affordable books that do not compromise on quality. 05/31/2018 Puffin Classics unknown
1988rif. Q-0152063803Harcourt Childrens Books 1988-05-01. Hardcover. New. New. In shrink wrap. Looks like an interesting title! Harcourt Childrens Books hardcover
1891rif. 033085New York: Lovell Coryell & Company 1891. Authorized edition 1891 early printing of first American edition. Maroon cloth over beveled boards gilt decorative lettering frontis portrait in black and white. Some rubbing to the extremities good hinges sound text block clean pages with no names or other markings. Hard Cover. Very Good. 12mo - over 6¾" - 7¾" tall. Lovell, Coryell & Company Hardcover
rif. 156166London: W. Thacker & Co. 1897 a numbered copy form a limited edition of 1500. Hardcover 189pp. Very good no dust jacket. The de luxe edition with two extra illustrations and with notice numbered and signed by the publisher. Red cloth with gilt illustration over vellum spine. Vignette illustrations full-page illustrations with tissue guards. The spine is soiled and some dampstains to the cover. Poetry Poetry. W. Thacker & Co. Hardcover
rif. 47330112like new. unknown
2012rif. SONG1781393052Benediction Classics 2012-10-04. hardcover. Used: Good. 6.69x1.69x9.61. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Benediction Classics hardcover
