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1899réf. 41937New York: Alex Grosset and Co 1899. Hardcover. Very Good. First American edition thus. Offsetting to the endpapers boards soiled and lightly rubbed else very good. Alex Grosset and Co hardcover
1890réf. 1008R16London: A. H. Wheeler & Co. c.1890 . Cloth. Very Good. 8.5" by 5.5". None. The fifth edition of this Indian Railway Library collection of short stories by Rudyard Kipling recased in quarter cloth with paper boards. The fifth edition. Recased in quarter cloth with paper boards. A collection of short stories by Rudyard Kipling from A. H. Wheeler & Co.'s Indian Railway Library No. 6.Containing Wee Willie Winkie; Baa Baa Black Sheep; His Majesty the King and The Drums of the Fore and Aft. Recased in quarter cloth with paper boards. Externally smart with one chip to paper front board. Boards lightly toned. Paper remnants from previous endpapers remaining at hinges. Internally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright with spotting to first and last few leaves. Very Good A. H. Wheeler & Co. hardcover
1986réf. 1021W2Oxford: Clarendon Press 1986. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine/Very Good Indeed. 9" by 6". Not Stated. A very smart pair of titles on the literary ephemera of Rudyard Kipling both with unclipped dust wrappers. An insightful pair of works collecting Kipling's miscellaneous observational and poetic works published alongside passages of biography. Both volumes very smart in the original publisher's cloth with original unclipped dust wrappers. The uncommon title volume one features a monochrome frontispiece and monochrome vignettes throughout. Volume two features four double-sided monochrome plates and monochrome vignette illustrations throughout. Collated complete. Volume one is a first edition volume two is a reprint published in the same year as the first edition. Bound in original cloth. Both volumes in original unclipped dust wrappers. Externally very smart. Dust wrappers very smart. Moderate sunning to dust wrapper spines. The odd spot to vol1 dust wrapper fly leaves. Internally firmly bound. Pages generally bright and clean. Moderate scattered spotting to text block edges. Near Fine Clarendon Press hardcover
réf. 477473Penguin Random House Children's UK. Hardcover. Good. The delightful tales of whales and cats and kangaroos and crabs - everything from how the camel got in a humph and got his hump! to how the alphabet was invented. Enchanting and funny these stories are brought to life by the fantastical narration of Tony Robinson. Penguin Random House Children's UK hardcover
1960réf. 1005G50London: Macmillan & Co. 1960-1963. Leather. Very Good Indeed. 7" by 4.5". J. Lockwood Kipling; W.H. Drake. A smartly bound set of the first and second Jungle Book a beloved collection of stories of the Indian jungle by Rudyard Kipling. A two volume set.In the original soft red morocco binding. This set includes reprints of The Jungle Book and The Second Jungle Book originally published in 1894 and 1895.Illustrated with sixteen plates and numerous in text illustrations by W.H. Drake and J. Lockwood Kipling the author's father. The Jungle Book is a beloved collection of stories by the English author Rudyard Kipling.Most of the characters are animals such as Shere Khan the tiger and Baloo the bear though a principal character is the boy or "man-cub" Mowgli who is raised in the jungle by wolves.The Second Jungle Book is a sequel featuring five stories about Mowgli and three unrelated stories all but one set in India most of which Kipling wrote while living in Vermont. In a soft morocco binding. Externally very smart. Slight rubbing and bumping to the heads and tails of the spines. Light rubbing to joints and boards. Water rippling to rear paste down of 'The Jungle Book'. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean. Very Good Indeed Macmillan & Co. hardcover
2007réf. DADAX0548258163Kessinger Publishing 2007-07-25. hardcover. New. 6.00x0.50x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Kessinger Publishing hardcover
2007réf. DADAX0548028176Kessinger Publishing 2007-07-25. hardcover. New. 6.00x1.13x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Kessinger Publishing hardcover
2007réf. DADAX0548012857Kessinger Publishing 2007-07-25. hardcover. New. 6.00x1.00x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Kessinger Publishing hardcover
2007réf. DADAX0548030596Kessinger Publishing 2007-07-25. hardcover. New. 6.00x0.69x9.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Kessinger Publishing hardcover
2010réf. DADAX1169249795Kessinger Publishing 2010-09-10. hardcover. New. 7.00x0.31x10.00. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Kessinger Publishing hardcover
réf. DADAX1783310863Naval & Military Press 2014-02-11. paperback. New. 5.50x1.41x8.50. Buy with confidence. Excellent Customer Service & Return policy. Naval & Military Press paperback
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
1920réf. 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
1920réf. 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
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
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
1902réf. 959Y28Leipzig : Bernard Tauchnitz 1902-1903. Cloth. Very Good. 6" by 4.5". Rudyard Kipling . A smart set offering the Tauchnitz editions of two of Rudyard Kipling's classic work one short-story collection and one poetry collection. The Tauchnitz copyright editions of these works published the same year as the first UK and US editions for the publisher's 'Collection of British Authors' series. In the original red cloth bindings. This set offers one anthology of poems and one short-story collection from renowned English writer Rudyard Kipling most notable for 'The Jungle Book' and many short stories including 'The Man Who Would Be King'. 'Just So Stories for Little Children' 1902 is considered a classic amongst children's literature and is also among Kipling's best known works depicting fantastic accounts of how various features of animals came to be. With twenty full pages of illustrations and a folding illustrated plate by the author. 'The Five Nations' 1903 divides the poems into two groups with the first untitled and covering a wide range of subjects and the other titled "Service Songs" which relates mostly to the experiences of British soldiers of the time. In the original red cloth bindings. Externally 'Just So Stories' is very smart with minor shelf wear and fading to the spine. With more notable rubbing and bumping to the extremities of 'Five Nations' which is also marked to the boards. Contemporary bookplate of one Florence Kim Rolin to the front pastedown of 'Just So Stories'. Internally firmly bound with bright and clean pages. Very Good Bernard Tauchnitz hardcover
1891réf. 862N41London: A. H. Wheeler & Co; Sampson Low Marston Searle & Rivington c1891. Paperback. Good Only. 8.5" by 5.5". Not stated. A collection of eight short scenes written by Rudyard Kipling. The fourth edition of this collection of eight short scenes written by Rudyard Kipling. Prior owner's ink inscription to the front cover. Undated. Dated using World Cat from a fifth edition copy found at the University of Bristol Library. In the publisher's original paperback binding. Externally a little worn. The rear paper cover is disbound but present whilst the front cover is missing a little wrap to the fore edge and the joint. The spine has no wrap. Internally firmly bound with bright and clean pages throughout. Good Only A. H. Wheeler & Co; Sampson Low, Marston, Searle, & Rivington paperback
1932réf. 939T60London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1932. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine. 8" by 5.5". None. A smart first edition of this entertaining anthology of short stories and verses by Rudyard Kipling. First edition. A collection of short stories and poems including: 'Dayspring Mishandled' 'The Church That Was at Antioch' 'Akbar's Bridge' 'Fairy-Kist' 'Dinah in Heaven' 'Naaman's Song' 'Azrael's Court' 'Song of Seventy Horses' and many more. Many of these stories had previously appeared in various periodicals however three of these stories are for the first time here published being 'The Tie' 'Aunt Ellen' and 'Uncovenanted Mercies'. Written by Joseph Rudyard Kipling an English journalist novelist poet and short-story writer who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907. In the original full cloth binding. Externally very smart with minor wear and light fading to the extremities. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine Macmillan and Co., Limited hardcover
1929réf. 935T20London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1929. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5". L. Raven-Hill. A smart first edition of this illustrated collection of school stories from English writer Rudyard Kipling. First edition. Illustrated with a frontispiece and sixteen plates. Collated complete. A novel about adolescent boys at a British boarding school being the complete collection of school stories whose three juvenile protagonists display a know-it-all cynical outlook on patriotism and authority. Written by Joseph Rudyard Kipling an English journalist novelist poet and short-story writer who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907. Illustrated by Leonard Raven-Hill an English artist illustrator and cartoonist. In the original full cloth binding. Externally very smart with minor wear and light fading to the extremities. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean with age toning to the endpapers. Previous owner's bookplate to the front pastedown. Very Good Indeed Macmillan and Co., Limited hardcover
1916réf. 942Q5London: Macmillan and Co. 1916 . Leather. Very Good/Good Only. 7" by 4.5". None. A Macmillan Pocket edition of Rudyard Kipling's debut novel set in London Sudan and Port Said with the very scarce original dust wrapper. Bound in the publisher's limp calf with the very scarce original unclipped dust wrapper. Published as part of Macmillan's Pocket Kipling series. Written by celebrated prize-winning English novelist and short story writer Rudyard Kipling known for much of his work being inspired by his upbringing in India. Kipling is considered as an innovator of the art of the short story writing with luminosity and versatility. 'The Light that Failed' was Kipling's first novel first published in 1891. The story is largely set in London following the life of an artist who loses his sight. Pencil inscription of 'To Ide from Alfie' dated 1917. Bound in the publisher's limp calf with the very scarce original unclipped dust wrapper. Externally very good with light rubbing to the extremities heavier to the backstrip head and tail with the odd mark. Pencil inscription to front free endpaper. Dust wrapper is sound with chipping causing some loss to the backstrip and extremities. Small chips to the backstrip. Sunning to the wrap heavier to the spine with a few light marks. Internally firmly bound with bright clean pages. Very Good Macmillan and Co. hardcover
1899réf. 939T59London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1899. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 8" by 5.5". None. A smart first edition of this charming novel following adolescent boys at boarding school from Rudyard Kipling. First edition. A novel following a group of adolescent boys at a British boarding school comprised of a collection of school stories whose three juvenile protagonists display a know-it-all cynical outlook on patriotism and authority. Written by Joseph Rudyard Kipling an English journalist novelist poet and short-story writer who was awarded the 1907 Nobel Prize in Literature. Publisher's advertisements to the rear. In the original red cloth binding. Externally smart with light rubbing to the extremities and fading to the spine. Very small splits to the cloth at the head of the spine. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot. Light age toning to the endpapers with a contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Very Good Macmillan and Co., Limited hardcover
1892réf. 948F39London: William Heinemann 1892 . First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 8" by 6". None. An excellent example of the first edition of Rudyard Kipling and Wolcott Balestier's novel set in the fictional 'Rahore' a location inspired by Rajputana. The first edition of this work.Kipling collaborated on this work with his future brother-in-law Charles Wolcott Balestier whose sister was Caroline Starr Balestier Kipling's wife.The novel follows a young American woman who moves to India to help the condition of the women that live there.Kipling and Balestier's novel was originally serialised in The Century Magazine from November 1891 to July 1892. It was not well-received. With eight pages of advertisements to the rear. In the publisher's original cloth binding. Boards bright. Back strip age toned with shelf wear to back strip tail. Internally firmly bound. Pages clean and bright. Very Good Indeed William Heinemann hardcover
1910réf. 956T8London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1910-1928. Leather. Good. 7" by 4.5". Various. A smart collection of twenty volumes from Macmillan's Pocket Kipling with illustrations throughout. Twenty volumes of a thirty-five volume set. Macmillan's Pocket Kipling. Illustrated throughout. A collection of the works of Joseph Rudyard Kipling an English journalist novelist poet and short-story writer who was born in British India. Kipling is seen as an innovator in the art of the short story and in 1907 he was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature as the first English-language writer to receive the prize and at the age of forty-one its youngest recipient to date. With illustrations from a collection of British artists including John Lockwood Kipling an English art teacher illustrator and museum curator; William Henry Drake an American painter watercolorist illustrator; and Paul Frenzeny an American artist and illustrator. This set contains: The Jungle Book 1910. The Second Jungle Book 1910. The Nauklahka: A Story of West and East 1910. From Sea to Sea and Other Sketches 1910. Many Inventions 1910. The Five Nations 1910. Puck of Pook's Hill 1911. Departmental Ditties and Other Verses 1911. Barrack-Room Ballads and Other Verses 1911. Just So Stories for Little Children 1911. 'Captain Courageous' A Story of the Grand Banks 1911. Stalky & Co. 1911. Plain Tales from the Hills 1913. Kim 1918. The Light That Failed 1919. The Years Between 1919. Letters of Travel 1892-1913 1920. A Book of Words 1928. Limits and Renewals c1930. In the original full red calf binding. Externally smart with light rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Fading to the spines with minor loss to the head and tail of the spine of the odd volume. The odd small mark to the boards with the odd small crack or tear to the spines. Front hinge failed to Just So Stories with the front endpaper loosening. Front hinge starting but firm to Captain Courageous. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot or handling mark. A contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper of the odd volume. Creases to the front few pages of Limits and Renewals. Good Macmillan and Co., Limited hardcover
1637réf. 924Q31London: Macmillan and Co. 1916-37 . Cloth. Very Good. 8" by 5.5". Not Stated. A collection of three well presented works from celebrated novelist Rudyard Kipling including a first edition of Kipling's autobiography completed by his wife and published posthumously after the author's death. A trio of works written by the celebrated English novelist journalist and poet Rudyard Kipling.Each bound in the publisher's original red cloth. Comprised of the following: 'Just So Stories' the Uniform Edition with the first edition published in 1902. Comprised of a series of short stories aimed at children including 'How the Whale got his Throat' and 'The Crab that Played with the Sea. Wonderfully illustrated by the author throughout. 'Puck of Pook's Hill' published in 1930 with the first edition published in 1906. This entertaining fantasy series is comprised of a collection of short stories each set during different periods of history. Illustrated with twenty plates. 'Something of Myself' the first edition. Kipling's autobiographical work written during the last year of his life and left unfinished after his death. Posthumously published this insightful work was finished by the author's wife. Illustrated with three plates. Collated complete. With an image of Shakespeare's Twelfth Night tipped-in to the front endpaper of 'Puck of Pook's Hill' and a bookplate to 'Something of Myself'. Bound in the publisher's original red cloth. Externally very good with light bumping to the extremities and some rubbing to the joints heavier to 'Just so'. Slight fading and a little discolouration to cloth heavier to 'Puck' and 'Just so'. The odd mark to cloth and fore edge. Bookplate to front paste down 'Something of Myself' and pencil inscription to 'Just so'. Image tipped-in to front endpaper of 'Puck'. Lacking front endpaper to 'Just so'. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with just the odd mark. Very Good Macmillan and Co. hardcover
