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1919ref. 149313London: His Majesty's Stationery Office 1919. Exceptionally rare first edition of this pamphlet honoring every British soldier who died in World War I. Oblong octavo original publisher's pictorial wrappers illustrated with black and white drawings of the cemeteries and memorials as they will appear completed throughout. In near fine condition. Illustrated by Mr. Douglas Macpherson. Housed in a custom red portfolio with gilt titles to the front panel and string ties. Rudyard Kipling’s The Graves of the Fallen 1919 written for the Imperial War Graves Commission articulates the moral and aesthetic vision behind the design and commemoration of British and Commonwealth soldiers’ graves after World War I. Serving as the Commission’s literary adviser Kipling helped shape its guiding principles of equality in death—ensuring that all soldiers regardless of rank or class were memorialized with identical headstones and inscriptions. The text blends solemn prose with restrained idealism reflecting both personal grief—Kipling’s son was killed in the war—and a collective commitment to remembrance. His Majesty's Stationery Office 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
2025ref. x-9371169966JollyJoy Books Pvt Ltd 2025. Hardcover. New. 392 pages. 5.00x1.00x8.00 inches. JollyJoy Books Pvt Ltd hardcover
2013ref. ANAIS-0957148313Palazzo Editions 2013-11-01. Illustrated. hardcover. Good. 9.4X7.8X1.2. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Palazzo Editions hardcover
2025ref. x-9371258101JollyJoy Books Pvt Ltd 2025. Hardcover. New. 252 pages. 5.00x0.69x8.00 inches. JollyJoy Books Pvt Ltd hardcover
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ref. 0333327934-7-1MACMILLAN. Acceptable. The item might be beaten up but readable. May contain markings or highlighting as well as stains bent corners or any other major defect but the text is not obscured in any way. MACMILLAN unknown
ref. ANAIS-184169424XPsychology Press. hardcover. Good. 6.6x1x9.3. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Psychology Press hardcover
ref. ANAIS-1786750511Welbeck Editions. hardcover. Good. 0x0x0. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Welbeck Editions hardcover
1919ref. 53326London: Metheun and Co Ltd 1919. First Edition Second Issue Dust Jacket. Hardcover. Very good /very good. 159p 22p Metheun Book Catalogue in back. First Edition in a Second Issue Dust Jacket with 8/6 on spine. A very good copy in a very good dust jacket. Red cloth boards have minor wear to extremities spine end sunned. End papers offset. Top edge gilt. Tan dust jacket is darkened along spine with creasing rubbing nicks and closed tears along edges. Metheun and Co Ltd hardcover
2021ref. x-9391343139Insight Publica 2021. Hardcover. New. 498 pages. 5.50x1.25x8.50 inches. Insight Publica hardcover
ref. 4358810Macmillan Collectors Library. New Edit/Cover. Hardcover. 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. 08/11/2016 Macmillan Collectors Library hardcover
2004ref. 1-1580086136Ten Speed Pr 2004. Hardcover. New. 224 pages. 11.25x9.25x1.00 inches. Ten Speed Pr hardcover
1909ref. 182188New York: Doubleday Page & Company 1909. A gorgeous gift First American edition with Robinson's illustrations trade issue in a luxurious contemporary binding. First published in London this handsome work was specifically produced for the the Christmas illustrated book market. This publication collects the titular poem alongside "The Coastwise Lights" "The Song of the Dead" "The Deep-sea Cables" and "The Song of the Sons". Quarto 280 x 215 mm. Illustrations throughout by Heath Robinson plates 5 and 23 bound as doublures. Finely bound in green morocco spine lettered and decorated in compartments in gilt boards elaborately ruled and decorated in gilt gilt doublures with an illustration mounted to board verso cream moire silk endpapers. Spine slightly darkened a little professional colour to extremities silk lifting light foxing to contents: a fresh copy in a handsome binding very good. hardcover
1903ref. 353132London: Methuen and Co 1903. First edition with "David" on p. 56. xiii 215 pp. 38-pages publisher's advertisements dated July 1903. 1 vols. 8vo. Original red cloth boards with gilt titles on spine chipping at head of spine t.e.g. spine sunned; overall a very good copy. First edition with "David" on p. 56. xiii 215 pp. 38-pages publisher's advertisements dated July 1903. 1 vols. 8vo. Stewart 276. Stewart 276 Methuen and Co hardcover
2024ref. x-9390697824Pharos Books Private Limited 2024. Hardcover. New. 342 pages. 5.50x0.88x8.50 inches. Pharos Books Private Limited hardcover
1928ref. B7297New York: Doubleday Doran & Company. 1928. Hinges broken. . Binding: Full green pictorial cloth boards. Notes: Joseph Rudyard Kipling 1865 – 1936 was an English journalist novelist poet and short-story writer. He was born in British India which inspired much of his work. Kipling in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was among the United Kingdom's most popular writers. Henry James said "Kipling strikes me personally as the most complete man of genius as distinct from fine intelligence that I have ever known." In 1907 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature as the first English-language writer to receive the prize and at 41 its youngest recipient to date. He was also sounded out for the British Poet Laureateship and several times for a knighthood but declined both. Following his death in 1936 his ashes were interred at Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey. Size: 8vo. 240 x 170 mm Illustration: Very good example of this classic volume. Illustrated. Pages: 249 pp. Category: Book Literature; Doubleday, Doran & Company. hardcover
2006ref. x-0321364678Longman Pub Group 2006. Paperback. New. 1st edition. 273 pages. 8.00x5.50x0.75 inches. Longman Pub Group paperback
1891ref. ZB1329935Leipzig: Heinemann and Balestier 1891. 291 pp. original printed paper wrappers base and top corner of the spine are worn else very good. - If you are reading this this item is actually physically in our stock and ready for shipment once ordered. We are not bookjackers. Buyer is responsible for any additional duties taxes or fees required by recipient's country. Photos available upon request. Leipzig: Heinemann and Balestier unknown
2013ref. mon0000552747Raintree 2013-03-14. Paperback. Good. 0.3997 in x 24.9810 in x 16.7872 in. Ex-library book usual marking. Clean copy in good condition. Raintree paperback
2008ref. CCJMJM1062Puffin Books 2008. Paperback. Very Good. 7x5x0. Prompt shipment with tracking. we ship in CLEAN SECURE NEW boxes Kids: Very good trade paperback minor creases tips bumped promt shipping with tracking clean pages. Puffin Books paperback
1902ref. B7205Toronto: George N. Morang & Co. 1902. . Very good example. Ownership inked on upper occasional spots to interior else crisp. Edition: First Canadian edition. Binding: Illustrated cloth boards rebacked preserving original cloth. Top edges gilt. Notes: Joseph Rudyard Kipling 1865 – 1936 was an English journalist novelist poet and short-story writer. He was born in British India which inspired much of his work. Kipling in the late 19th and early 20th centuries was among the United Kingdom's most popular writers. Henry James said "Kipling strikes me personally as the most complete man of genius as distinct from fine intelligence that I have ever known." In 1907 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature as the first English-language writer to receive the prize and at 41 its youngest recipient to date. He was also sounded out for the British Poet Laureateship and several times for a knighthood but declined both. Following his death in 1936 his ashes were interred at Poets' Corner in Westminster Abbey. Size: Quarto 245 x 180 mm Pages: 249 pp. Category: Book Literature; George N. Morang & Co., hardcover