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ref. 614146New York: Brentano's ND. 1st Thus. Hardcover. Very Good/None. 88 pages. Hardcover. Decorative boards title in gilt on spine. Book measures: 4"W X 6.25"L. Previous owners stamp at top of front endpaper. Published by Brentano's with no date. Light wear. Record # 614146 Brentano's hardcover
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
ref. 0484372637.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
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1902ref. 27385New York: Brentanos no date 1902. 1st edition. Hardcover in stamped cloth pictorial boards no jacket. Near Fine unmarked bright gilt no flaws just traces of wear. Two short pieces in a special edition bound in color pictorial boards. Rare collectible especially in this condition. 4 x 6-1/2 88 pp deckled fore-edge. Brentano*s hardcover
1899ref. 121504New York: Doubleday and McClure Company 1899. First separate edition of Kipling's Without Benefit of Clergy. Octavo original illustrated cloth. 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. Doubleday and McClure Company hardcover books
1900pp. 118, (1) [Publisher's catalogue]. 48mo. 100mm. Original full suede binding embossed and lettered. Extremities slightly rubbed. Very nice little copy. Joseph Rudyard Kipling (1865-1936) was an English poet, short-story writer, and novelist who is now chiefly remembered for: his celebration of British imperialism; tales and poems of British soldiers in India; and his tales for children. He received the Nobel Prize for Literature in 1907. KIP BX 3
1924ref. 2110502150308396Kin'nohoshisha 1924. Soft Cover. Fine. Volume: 1 Kin'nohoshisha paperback
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1918ref. 332644London: Macmillan 1918. hardcover. very good. 21 volumes 8vo red cloth with gold emblem on front covers. London: Macmillan 1918. Very Good . Macmillan unknown
ref. 1024935086.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
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ref. 1024938786.Gpaperback. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. paperback
1913ref. 309191London: Macmillan 1913. hardcover. very good. 31 volumes. 3/4 green morocco tall 8vo ornately gilt spines green cloth top edges gilt others untrimmed. Extremes of some volumes chipped some hinges neatly strengthened. London: Macmillan and Co. 1913-1938. Bombay Edition. Signed by Rudyard Kipling in volume 1. Macmillan unknown
1937ref. 013594London: Macmillan & Co 1937. Volumes 1-10-22-23-31-33 14 volumes in all volume 1 signed by Kipling. Limited to 525 set. Bound in original publishers morocco. Leather lightly rubbed some abrasion wear volume 31 heavier worn slighly buckled. Generally bindings in good clean firm condition. Internally pages clean throughout. A good clean part set. . Leather. Very Good. 8vo. Macmillan & Co
1913ref. 69306London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1913. Full Description: KIPLING Rudyard. The Works of Rudyard Kipling. London: Macmillan and Co. Limited 1913-1938. Bombay Edition. Limited edition signed by Rudyard Kipling in volume I. Complete in thirty-one small quarto volumes 9 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches; 240 x 165 mm. As all sets are volumes 1-25 are from an edition of 1050 volume 26 is from an edition of 1000 and volumes 27-31 are from an edition of 500. Title pages and limitation pages printed in blue and black. Decorative initials printed in blue. Publisher's original paper spine labels bound in to the back of each volume. Bound uniformly in full red morocco. Boards tooled in gilt with a wavy border. Spines spines decoratively tooled in compartments and lettered in gilt. Top edges gilt others uncut. Marbled endpapers. A small neat black number stamp to the top margin of each title-page. The final leaf of each volume with a small note in red ink. Still an about fine set. HBS 69306. $8500. Macmillan and Co., Limited unknown
1922ref. 500026735London: Macmillan 1922. Later printing. . Hardcover. Good. 18 8vo Uniform red cloth elephants head monogram on front cover 4 8vo in Buckram 22 volumes in total Macmillan hardcover
1809ref. 2534261The Edinburgh Society 1809. Hardcover. Good/No Jacket. Half leather with green cloth boards. Wear to the spine as shown in the photo. Marble patterned end papers. Limited edition Burmah Edition one of 1000 printed. Internally in very good order. The Edinburgh Society hardcover
1930ref. 41504London and New York: Standard Book Company 1930. Hardcover. Very Good. Set of 9 12mo hardcovers in maroon boards with embossed logo on the front panel and gilt titling/decoration on the spines. The Punjab Edition of Kipling's work missing only the "Courting of Dinah Shadd".The overall condition of the set is Very Good binding intact; light to no shelf wear over; The Phantom Rickshaw and The Light That Failed have light wear to the spines particularly at the top of the spine; Plain Tales from the Hills has light wear to the tail of the spine; interiors overall clean. Standard Book Company hardcover
ref. 1026090393.Ghardcover. Good. Access codes and supplements are not guaranteed with used items. May be an ex-library book. hardcover
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