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1920ref. 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
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
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
1920ref. 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
1920ref. 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
1902ref. 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
1891ref. 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
1932ref. 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
1929ref. 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
1916ref. 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
1899ref. 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
1892ref. 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
1910ref. 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
1637ref. 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
1903ref. 924T61London: Methuen & Co. Ltd. 1903-1913. First edition. Cloth. Very Good. 7.5" by 5". None. Three smart volumes of poetry and verse from English writer Rudyard Kipling. Three volumes. Written by Joseph Rudyard Kipling an English journalist novelist poet and short-story writer best known for The Jungle Book the Just So Stories and Kim. This set includes: The Five Nations 1903. First edition. A collection of poetry focused on the five nations which were suggested to be "five free nations of Canada Australia New Zealand South Africa and 'the islands of the sea'." The poems are divided into two with the first section covering a wide range of subjects and the second titled "Service Songs" relating to the common experiences of British soldiers around the turn of the century. Barrack-Room Ballads and Other Verses 1913. Thirty-fourth edition. A collection of poems and songs with a common theme of the late-Victorian British Army mostly written in a vernacular dialect. The series contains some of Kipling's best-known works including the poems "Gunga Din" "Tommy" and "Mandalay". The Seven Seas 1913. Twenty-third edition. A collection of verses on the theme of sailing and the sea with titles including "Hymn Before Action" "In the Neolithic Age" "The Lost Legion" "The Mary Gloster" and "McAndrew's Hymn". Publisher's catalogue to the rear. In the original red cloth binding. Externally smart with light rubbing to the extremities and fading to the spine. The odd mark to the boards. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright with light spotting to the foredge and the first and last few pages. Further spotting to Barrack-Room Ballads. Light age toning to the endpapers. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper of Barrack-Room Ballads and The Seven Seas. Very Good Methuen & Co. Ltd. hardcover
1909ref. 927Z7London: Hodder & Stoughton 1909. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 10" by 7.5". W. Heath Robinson. Rudyard Kipling's poetical anthology ruminating on the British Empire beautifully illustrated by W. Heath Robinson. An early edition reprinted from 'The Seven Seas' by Methuen then printed for the first time on its own as a limited signed edition. This edition features the monochrome title page rather than the alternative red accented title page with the red shield and the sixteen plates rather than the thirty found in the first trade edition. Beautifully illustrated by W. Heath Robinson with a colour frontispiece many monochrome vignettes and fifteen full colour tipped in plates. Collated complete. An anthology of poems by Rudyard Kipling in which he explores the question of British Imperialism towards the end of the Empire's life. Kipling uses the imagery of seafarers going to far-flung corners of the Earth in most of these poems in particular in the series 'The Song of the Cities' in which he discusses capitals such as Bombay Hong Kong and Sydney.In the publisher's original decorative cloth. In the publisher's original cloth. Externally very smart with slight bumping and rubbing to the extremities and the odd very minimal mark to the boards. Offsetting to the endpapers. Internally generally firmly bound with minimal strain to pp. 53. Pages lightly age toned in places with the odd spot heavier to the front and rear. Very Good Indeed Hodder & Stoughton hardcover
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1904ref. 934T25London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1904. First edition. Cloth. Near Fine. 8" by 5.5". None. A smart first edition of this collection of short stories from English writer Rudyard Kipling. First edition. A collection of short stories and verses including titles such as: The Captive The Bonds of Discipline The Comprehension of a Private Copper Wireless and The Army of a Dream. 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 light rubbing to the extremities and minor fading to the spine. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine Macmillan and Co., Limited hardcover
1932ref. 934T26London: 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 to the extremities and light fading to the spine. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright and clean throughout. Near Fine Macmillan and Co., Limited hardcover
1920ref. 934T23London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1920. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 8" by 5.5". None. A smart copy of this first edition travel journal from Rudyard Kipling's experiences in America Canada and Egypt. First edition first impression. Containing a series of letters from the author's travels descriptive of American Canadian and Egyptian life. He shares observations and descriptions of the lands he visits including Monadnock Quebec the desert and more. Written by Joseph Rudyard Kipling an English journalist novelist poet and short-story writer who was awarded the Nobel Prize in Literature in 1907. With four leaves of publisher's advertisements to rear. In the original red cloth binding. Externally very smart with minor wear to the extremities and light fading to the spine. Internally firmly bound. Pages are very bright with the odd small spot. Contemporary ink inscription to the front endpaper. Very Good Indeed Macmillan and Co., Limited hardcover
1925ref. 934T28London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1925-1928. Cloth. Very Good. 8" by 5.5". None. A smart collection of three of the novels of English writer Rudyard Kipling. Three 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: The Light That Failed 1925. The first novel from the author set mostly in London with many important events occurring in Sudan and Port Said. The story follows the life of Dick Heldar an artist and painter who goes blind and his unrequited love for his childhood playmate Maisie. Captain Courageous 1927. Illustrated with twenty-one plates. Collated complete. Following the adventures of fifteen-year-old Harvey Cheyne Jr. the spoiled son of a railroad tycoon after he is saved from drowning by a Portuguese fisherman in the North Atlantic. The Naulahka: A Story of West and East 1928. Originally serialized in The Century Magazine from November 1891 to July 1892 the book is set in the fictional state of "Rahore" believed to be based on Rajputana. In the original red cloth binding. Externally smart with minor rubbing and bumping to the extremities. Light fading to the spine with the odd small mark to the boards. 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
