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The Man Who Was

1920ref. 2473Book Description Rudyard Kipling's The Man Who Was and Other Stories brings together several of his most compelling short works showcasing his mastery of storytelling character and atmosphere. The title story The Man Who Was is a gripping tale of identity survival and the scars of war reflecting Kipling's fascination with duty and the human cost of empire. The collection highlights Kipling's range—from adventure and military life to psychological depth and moral reflection. This edition was published by the Little Leather Library Company between 1920 and 1924 as part of the distinctive Redcroft Edition series. These pocket-sized volumes were bound in imitation leather with decorative green and copper-toned highlights making them both affordable and visually striking for early 20th-century readers. Key features include: Classic Kipling storytelling: Themes of empire camaraderie and the resilience of the human spirit. Compact collectible format: Redcroft Edition binding with green and copper highlights unique to this 1920s series. Historical significance: Reflects Kipling's enduring popularity and the democratization of literature in the early 20th century. Enduring appeal: A fine introduction to Kipling's short fiction blending adventure with psychological insight. 📚 Publication Details Title The Man Who Was and Other Stories Author Rudyard Kipling Publisher Little Leather Library Co. Redcroft Edition Year 1920–1924 approximate issue period Language English Format Pocket-sized edition imitation leather binding with green & copper highlights ✨ Context & Market Position This edition is part of the Little Leather Library Redcroft series a special decorative run issued in the early 1920s. Collectors prize these volumes for their distinctive bindings portability and cultural role in making literature widely accessible. For resale positioning emphasize: Collectible status: Scarce decorative Redcroft Edition of Kipling's short stories. Literary appeal: A showcase of Kipling's narrative power and thematic range. Series connection: Part of the iconic Little Leather Library line sought after by vintage book collectors for its unique copper-toned covers. Little Leather Library

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Two Forewords

1935ref. 004250Garden City New York: Doubleday Doran & Co. Ltd. 1935. First edition. Hardcover. This first and limited edition collects two letters written by Kipling to his American publishers Frank Nelson Doubleday and his son Nelson Doubleday. The first letter was written to Nelson and used as the Foreword to A Kipling Pageant in 1935. The second letter was written to Frank and used as the Introduction to the Outward Bound Edition of Kipling's works published by Scribners in 1897 and arranged through the efforts of Frank Doubleday. The edition was limited to 950 copies each bound in marbled paper-covered boards with gilt-stamped black cloth spine the volume housed in a notched red cardboard slipcase. This near-fine unread copy retains the original slipcase which is damaged and worn. The binding is square and tight with sharp corners and bright spine gilt. Neither the boards nor cloth spine show any appreciable wear. The signatures remain uncut so the copy is demonstrably unread. There are no previous ownership marks. What prevents our grading this volume as fine is spotting moderate to the first and final few leaves and thereafter primarily confined to the untrimmed fore edges. The accompanying slipcase has done its job protecting the book and remains in one piece but shows definite wear with some loss to the top and bottom edges to a maximum depth of one inch. Most of the seams show wear with the beginnings of splits evident in places. This book came to us from the library of Nelson Doubleday Jr. son of Nelson Doubleday and grandson of Frank Nelson Doubleday Kiplings friend and U.S. publisher and founder of the Doubleday publishing empire. F.N. Doubleday began work in the publishing industry working for Charles Scribners Sons. His 18-year career with Scribners included the task of assembling a complete set of Kipling's works for publication in a collected edition in 1897 the aforementioned Outward Bound Edition. His work with Kipling on this endeavor sparked a friendship and partnership that lasted for decades. Kipling affectionately gave Doubleday the nickname "Effendi" a play on the initials of his name - F.N.D. Frank's son Nelson was president of the firm from 1922 to 1946 as was Nelson Jr. from 1978 to 1983. Iconic English poet short-story writer and novelist Joseph Rudyard Kipling 1865-1936 is chiefly remembered for his celebration of British imperialism tales and poems of British soldiers in India and his tales for children. Despite this reputation Kiplings extraordinary body of work eludes all labels in its range and variety Kipling's work is not only of the highest artistic excellence it is deeply humane and fully expresses the sense of one of his favourite texts: Praised be Allah for the diversity of his creatures. ODNB Kipling was in his twenties when his stories of Anglo-Indian life made him a literary celebrity and he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907. Kipling remains the youngest person to receive the Prize and was also the first English language author awarded. Reference: Richards A428 Doubleday, Doran & Co., Ltd. hardcover

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Without Benefit of Clergy

1920ref. 2475Book Description Rudyard Kipling's Without Benefit of Clergy is one of his most poignant short stories first published in 1890. Set in colonial India it tells the tragic tale of John Holden a British official and Ameera the Indian woman he loves. Their relationship tender yet forbidden by social convention unfolds against the backdrop of cultural barriers prejudice and the fragility of life. Kipling's narrative blends romantic intimacy with stark realism offering a deeply human portrait of love loss and the clash of worlds. 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 reaching millions of readers in early 20th-century America. Key features include: Colonial setting: A vivid portrayal of Anglo-Indian life in the late 19th century. Tragic romance: Explores forbidden love and the inevitability of loss. Compact collectible format: Pocket-sized imitation leather binding typical of the Little Leather Library series. Historical significance: Reflects Kipling's mastery of short fiction and his nuanced depiction of cross-cultural relationships. Enduring appeal: Continues to resonate with readers for its emotional depth and cultural insight. 📚 Publication Details Title Without Benefit of Clergy 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 one of Kipling's most moving stories. Literary appeal: A classic of colonial-era fiction blending romance and tragedy. Series connection: Part of the iconic Little Leather Library line sought after by vintage book collectors. Little Leather Library

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