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1898réf. 121444London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1898. First edition of this collection of articles written by Kipling when he joined the fleet of the Royal Navy at sea in 1898. Octavo original illustrated cloth. In very good condition. Cover illustration by Norman Wilkinson. Kipling's account of the recently strengthened fleet of the British Royal Navy at the turn of the 20th century first appeared as a group of five articles in the Morning Post in November 1898. Allowed to join the Fleet at sea Kipling here offers an intimate portrait of the ships and their crew. Macmillan and Co., Limited hardcover
1898réf. 700226London: Macmillan & Co. 1898 London: MacMillan & Co. 1898 84 pp perfect-bound in blue illustrated paper. From the library of C. Lovat Frazer English artist designer and author. The phrase 'A Fleet in Being' referrs to a fleet in port which extends control of the surrounding seas just by its presence without leaving port. The book will appeal to those interested in naval warfare and in particular the development of the British fleet at the turn of the 20th Century. Text is clean and tight Contemporary owner's name on half-title no other interior markings. Covers have soil and edgewear chips to spine ends front cover detached but present Double-cased in blue buckram with gold-stamped titles along spine. ASSOCIATION BOOKPLATE. First Edition. Cased Softcover. Good/Very Good . 5" x 8". Signed by Authors. First Edition. Paperback. Good/Very Good . Macmillan & Co. paperback
1898réf. 6649London: Macmillan and Co 1898. First Edition First Issue. Original Wraps. Very Good. Small Octavo. 84 pages. Bound in original blue pictorial wrappers. Minor wear at fore-edge of front wrapper; very good in a handsome cloth covered slipcase. Macmillan and Co paperback
1898réf. 307522London: Macmillan & Co 1898. Softcover. Very Good. First edition wrappered issue. Pictorial blue wrappers. Light wear at the extremities a very good or better copy. Stewart 191. Macmillan & Co unknown
1898réf. 12923London: Macmillan 1898. Hardcover. Near Fine. First edition. Pictorial cloth boards. Very slight soiling very near fine. An attractive volume. Macmillan hardcover
réf. 0666116970.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
réf. 1331492750.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
réf. B9781016545204Hardback. New. hardcover
1898réf. 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
1898réf. 755P25London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1898. First edition. Cloth. Very Good Indeed. 7.5" by 5". None. The first edition of Rudyard Kipling's many articles on the power of the Royal Navy and the British Channel Fleet. The first edition of this work.Rudyard Kipling's series of articles about the British Channel Fleet written as he as involved in the debate about Britain's response to the rise of Germany's naval power.Kipling is best known for his novel 'The Jungle Book' however he was a prolific writer of poems novels and short stories. Being born in India inspired much of his work and he went on to become one of the most popular writers of his time. The original blue front wrap is bound in.Prior owner's ink inscription to the front wrap 'M. E. Coulson'. Rebound is a full cloth binding with the front wrap bound in. Externally the boards are a little discoloured. A few minor marks to the boards and spine. Light bumping to the head and tail fo the spine and to the extremities. Light spots to the fore edge. Internally firmly bound. Pages are bright and clean with just a couple of occasional light spots. Very Good Indeed Macmillan and Co., Limited hardcover
1898réf. 016678London: Macmillan 1898. 1st Edition. Hardcover. Good/Very Good. Slim 12mo.84pp. Solid First hardcover edition there was also an edition published in wraps of Kipling's account of ".Two trips with the channel squadron". This was a series of articles originally appearing in The Morning Post. Bound in publisher's original blue cloth with lettering in black on spine and front board with illustration of ship in black Square tight and clean throughout with no toning or foxing. Wear to edges and tips. Boards lightly soiled. Spine mildly toned. A very respectable collectable copy at a great price. Macmillan hardcover books
1898réf. 6649London: Macmillan and Co 1898. First Edition First Issue. Original Wraps. Very Good. Small Octavo. 84 pages. Bound in original blue pictorial wrappers. Minor wear at fore-edge of front wrapper; very good in a handsome cloth covered slipcase. Macmillan and Co paperback books
1898réf. 307522London: Macmillan & Co 1898. Softcover. Very Good. First edition wrappered issue. Pictorial blue wrappers. Light wear at the extremities a very good or better copy. Stewart 191. Macmillan & Co unknown books
1898réf. 12923London: Macmillan 1898. Hardcover. Near Fine. First edition. Pictorial cloth boards. Very slight soiling very near fine. An attractive volume. Macmillan hardcover books
1914réf. 126349London: Hodder & Stoughton 1914. First edition of Durand's definitive handbook to Kipling's poetry. Royal octavo original quarter buckram over paper-covered boards paper spine label top edge gilt. In very good condition. English journalist short-story writer poet and novelist Rudyard Kipling's major works include The Jungle Book 1894 Kim 1901 and many short stories and poems. Kipling was born in India which inspired much of his work and his innovative stories for children have become timeless classics. Kipling was one of the most popular writers in the British Empire in both prose and verse in the late 19th and early 20th centuries and was awarded the Nobel Prize in literature in 1907. Hodder & Stoughton hardcover
réf. 452323Clarendon. Hardcover. Fair. Board covers scratched and bumped. Spine has gilt lettering is scuffed and has a small tear at the top. Text edges a little rough and a few loose pages. Clarendon hardcover
1911réf. 439671Oxford : At the Clarendon Press 1911. 1st editionj. Hardcover. Very good copy in the original gilt-blocked cloth. Spine bands and panel edges somewhat dulled and rubbed as with age. Foxing to edges. Remains quite well-preserved overall. Physical description: 250 pages 12 unnumbered leaves of plates : illustrations some colour maps ; 25 cm. Contents: From the earliest times to the departure of the Romans -- Saxon England -- The Norman Kings 1066-1154 -- Henry II to Henry III 1154-1272 ; the beginnings of parliament -- The three Edwards 1272-1377 -- The end of the Middle Ages ; Richard II to Richard III 1377-1485 -- The Tudors and the awakening of England 1485-1603 -- The early stuarts and the Great Civil War 1603-1660 -- The fall of the stuarts and the revolution 1660-1688 -- William III to George II 1688-1760 ; the grower of empire -- The American rebellion and the Great French War 17601815 ; reign of George III -- George III to George V 1815-1911. Subjects: History ; Textbooks. Great Britain History ; Juvenile literature. Oxford : At the Clarendon Press hardcover
réf. mon0000512742Wentworth Press 26/08/2016 00:00:01. hardcover. Very Good. 2.2335 in x 23.3756 in x 15.5838 in. Wentworth Press hardcover
1911réf. 318348London: Oxford at the Clarendon Press 1911. First Edition. Hardcover. Good. Oxford / Clarendon 1911; same date on title and copyright pages no additional printings indicated; 250pp. with 15 color plates 12 full page black and white illustrations and five maps. Binding is sturdy and fully intact; light wear to edges of blue cloth boards a few small stains on front board some light surface scratches on rear board; white titling and knight illustration on front board lightly rubbed but otherwise bold gilt titling on spine remains bright and bold; illustrations and text very good throughout all plates present; gilt top edge dulled. Due to the size/weight of this book extra charges will apply for international and/or expedited shipping. Ships same or next business day from Dinkytown in Minneapolis Minnesota. Oxford at the Clarendon Press hardcover
réf. 1016130074.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
1912réf. #BIBLIO-1064A job lot of 12 pocket edition books by Rudyard Kipling all published by Macmillan and Co. Ltd. and Methuen and Co. Ltd. a mixture of leather-bound and cloth-bound volumes: - The Years Between - Methuen 1919 first pocket edition leather; - Land and Sea Tales for Scouts and Guides - Macmillan 1927 second reprint of pocket edition leather; - Something of Myself for my Friends Known and Unknown - Macmillan 1937 first reprint of first pocket edition leather; - Rewards and Fairies - Macmillan 1912 second reprint of pocket edition leather; - Stalky & Co. - Macmillan 1927 ninth reprint of pocket edition leather; - Songs from Books - Macmillan 1918 eighth reprint of first pocket edition leather; - Barrack-Room Ballads and Other Verses - Methuen 1918 fiftieth edition leather; - Just So Stories for Little Children - Macmillan 1912 thirteenth reprint of pocket edition leather; - Debits and Credits - Macmillan 1926 first reprint of first pocket edition leather; - Departmental Ditties and Other Verses - Macmillan 1918 thirty-fourth edition leather; - A Diversity of Creatures - Macmillan 1917 first pocket edition cloth; - The Jungle Book - Macmillan 1935 eighteenth reprint of pocket edition cloth; The books vary in condition. They might contain previous owner inscriptions marginalia underlining wear creasing marking foxing scuffing tanning tearing chipping strained bindings bumped corners loose pages or other damage. There is extensive chipping and flaking to leather of some books especially at spines and the front board and preliminary pages of Barrack-Room Ballads are partially detached. The books published prior to 1935 contain the Hindu good luck symbol of the swastika but the books from 1935 onwards do not contain it due to Kipling's disgust with the Nazi adoption of the symbol. See pictures for further information. Methuen; Macmillan hardcover
réf. 44960098-nnew. unknown
réf. 1016898304.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
réf. B9781016898300Hardback. New. hardcover
réf. 859530Sur Les Presses De La R.: L.: Charles D Orléans à l O.: d Orléans 1984 In-8 ( 150 X 120 mm ) format à l'italienne, broché sous couverture remplée. Bel exemplaire du F.: Francis LAGET.